Let’s get right to it. I was at the store buying the Jawbone Icon headset hours after we posted a story about its availability on Monday. As expected, I loved it — even more than previous generation Jawbone headsets.
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∞ AT&T network fails iPhone users at the NAMM music show
NAMM is one of my favorite trade shows, which may contain eye-candy Trade Show Displays, because it combines great Mac software with musical instruments. You can rely on this AV company for your trade shows. Unfortunately, this year NAMM didn’t … Continued
∞ Jawbone Icon headset shows battery meter on iPhone
Aliph on Monday introduced the Jawbone Icon, the newest iteration of its Bluetooth headset, compatible with the iPhone and other Bluetooth-equipped devices. It costs $100 and will soon be available at Apple retail stores and other locations.
∞ Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars comes to iPhone
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive Software have announced the release of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $10 and is available for purchase from the App Store.
∞ Apple releases MobileMe Gallery iPhone app
Apple on Thursday released a new iPhone app for users of its MobileMe online service.
∞ NAMM: GrooveMaker for iPhone surpasses 500,000 downloads
There is no doubt that music apps are popular for the iPhone. IK Multimedia on Thursday said its GrooveMaker for iPhone apps have surpassed 500,000 downloads.
∞ The Beard speaks: Welcome to the Jungle
Greetings boys and girls, I bring you wondrous news from the majestic white North. I, the one, the only Beard of Dalrymple have deigned to grace you with my musings. Yes, ’tis true. I have graciously consented to take time … Continued
∞ Apple ranks highest among Greenpeace's top tech companies
The back and forth battle between Greenpeace and Apple has been going on for years, but in its new report, Greenpeace ranked Apple as its No. 1 company.
∞ Billings Touch iPhone app debuts
Marketcircle’s latest product has been approved by Apple and is available from the App Store.
∞ Facebook 3.1 iPhone app adds push notifications
Facebook on Wednesday released an update for its iPhone app, adding one of the most requested new features — push notifications.
∞ Quattro Wireless confirms acquisition by Apple
Quattro Wireless on Tuesday confirmed the rumors that started on Monday — the company has been acquired by Apple.
∞ Device turns iPhone, iPod touch into universal remote
L5 Technology is using this week’s CES trade show in Las Vegas to debut the L5 Remote, a $50 accessory (paired with a free application) that turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a universal remote control. It’s coming in … Continued
∞ Billings 3.5 adds support for upcoming iPhone app
Marketcircle just released an update for its professional time billing application, Billings, adding support for its upcoming Billings Touch iPhone app.
∞ Emoti iPhone app updates Facebook status with custom emoticons
One of my favorite iPhone app developers just released a new app that has already become a favorite of mine.
∞ Nielsen: iPhone is the top mobile phone in the U.S.
It’s a great way to start the holidays for Apple. Market research firm Nielsen says the iPhone is the most popular device in the U.S. from January to October 2009.
∞ Need for Speed Shift released for iPhone and iPod touch
Electronic Arts on Friday announced the release of Need for Speed Shift on the iPhone and iPod touch. The $10 game is available for purchase from the App Store.
∞ Decade Review iPhone app highlights historical events
Open Door Networks and Project A this week released a new iPhone app called Decade Review that gives a visual summary of key world events from 2000-2009.
∞ PCalc iPhone app introduces in-app purchases
We all have our favorite developers — one of mine is James Thomson, maker of DragThing, PCalc and PCalc for iPhone.
∞ Ridge Racer makes iPhone debut
Namco Networks has released Ridge Racer Accelerated for the iPhone and iPod touch. It’s currently available for purchase from the App Store for $2.99, which Namco calls an “opening celebration price.”
∞ AT&T not impressed with Fake Steve's 'Operation Chokehold'
Dan Lyons (aka Fake Steve Jobs) got AT&T’s attention this week and they’re not impressed, according to a story on MacRumors.
∞ Smartphone sales up 23.6 percent in 2009
Smartphones are taking an increasing percentage of the total number of mobile devices sold in the worldwide market, according to a new report from market research firm Gartner.
∞ AT&T given 'Best Mobile Phone Coverage in the World' award
Despite being berated by its users for poor network coverage, AT&T on Friday was named “Best Mobile Phone Coverage in the World” by Business Traveler Magazine.
∞ AT&T looks to curb excessive iPhone data usage
AT&T is looking to iPhone users to cut back on their data usage as a way to ease traffic on its network, according to the company’s CEO, Ralph de la Vega.
∞ Apple can be copied, but can it be beat?
Apple has some of the best selling computers in the market, it’s the No. 1 music distributor, it sells movies, TV shows, iPods and it’s changing the mobile space with the iPhone and App Store. It’s also one of the … Continued
∞ Schiller's App Store approvals comparison to retail store makes sense
I’ve been a vocal critic of Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch App Store approval process. I’m as frustrated with some of the decisions as anyone and tend to speak my mind, but recent comments from Apple’s Senior Vice President of … Continued
∞ Classic videodisc game Dragon's Lair comes to iPhone
Electronic Arts’ latest game release for the iPhone and iPod touch is Dragon’s Lair, the classic coin-op arcade game. It costs $4.99.
∞ Study: Apple's secret weapon is iPod touch
As competition heats up in the mobile phone space from companies like Google and Motorola, a new study points to Apple’s iPod touch as the company’s secret weapon.
∞ App makes understanding game ratings a breeze
Shopping for video games this holiday season? The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is helping parents make better buying decisions with a free app for your iPhone or iPod touch.
∞ Namco brings Ace Combat games to iPhone, iPod touch
Namco Networks on Thursday released Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion, the first iteration of their popular aircraft dogfighting game for the iPhone and iPod touch. It’s available for download from the App Store for $4.99.
∞ IDC predicts Apple tablet to boost mobile 'Net users to over 1 billion in 2010
Market research firm IDC released its predictions for 2010 including one that involves the most talked about unreleased product of 2009, the Apple tablet.