James Thomson on Friday updated his iPhone and iPad app, PCalc, adding several new features and making some interface tweaks.
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∞ Atomic Tom turns to iPhones to replace stolen instruments
New York based rockers Atomic Tom were the victims of theft that left the band without instruments. Thanks to the iPhone, they were still able to perform.
∞ Apple awarded patent to control content of text messages
The United States Patent Office awarded Apple a patent to allow parents to control the text messages their children can send and receive.
∞ The iPhone becoming as popular as American Idol
The amount of time we spend watching television shows is incredible, but it is one of our favorite ways to relax and pass the time. However, a new study shows the iPhone has already passed some of America’s top watched … Continued
∞ "There's an app for that" trademark awarded to Apple
Apple won a trademark application for “There’s an app for that,” a popular saying on many of its television commercials.
∞ Report: Verizon iPhone on sale in early 2011
Apple will begin mass producing a new CDMA iPhone by the end of 2010 and begin selling the device in early 2011, according to a new report.
∞ Gibson iPhone app wins award from Billboard
Gibson guitar won an award for its iPhone app in the inaugural Billboard Music App Awards.
∞ Review: GuitarJack, FourTrack and TaylorEQ for iPhone
Sonoma Wire Works is one of those companies that you know is going to release quality, innovative products every single time they put something out. The latest hardware and software releases for the iPhone are no exception.
∞ Gameloft: 20 million App Store games sold, and counting
Gameloft announced Monday that it has sold more than 20 million games on the App Store since the store opened. The company counts 47 games released since the beginning of the year alone.
∞ Apple will sell the iPhone 4 in China on September 25
Apple on Sunday said it would begin selling the iPhone 4 in China on September 25 at 8:00 am.
∞ iPad, iPhone, iPod touch wireless printing coming with AirPrint
Apple on Wednesday said it has released a beta version of AirPrint, its wireless printing technology, to developers. The technology will be included in the free iOS 4.2 update in November.
∞ One-third of US adults have apps on their phones
You could install apps on a portable device for years, but it never really took off until Apple opened the App Store for the iPhone. Now, according to a new study, 35 percent of US adults have apps on their … Continued
∞ Consumer Reports smacks down Apple, iPhone 4 again
Apple can sell millions of iPhones in a single quarter, but the company can’t seem to catch a break from Consumer Reports.
∞ Adobe reinstates development of Flash to iPhone app making tool
Adobe said it will once again begin working on a tool that allows Flash developers to deliver their apps to Apple’s iOS devices.
∞ Apple to discontinue free iPhone Bumper Case program on Sept. 30
When Steve Jobs announced during a press conference in July that all iPhone 4 users would receive a free case, he set a deadline of September 30 to reevaluate the program. Apple has, and they will discontinue it.
∞ iPhone, iPad and iPod touch apps for the NFL season
It’s time to paint your face, put on your jersey and drop the tailgate. No, it’s not Halloween, it’s the start of the NFL season.
∞ Apple promises greater transparency and flexibility for App Store developers
A new statement from Apple would seem to indicate a more conciliatory and open approach to its relationship with developers of software for iOS devices. It’s great news in particular for developers who rely on cross-platform software toolkits, which seemingly … Continued
∞ Apple releases iOS 4.1
Apple on Wednesday released iOS 4.1, the latest version of the company’s mobile operating system.
∞ Apple met expectations and more at its September event
Expectations ran high before Apple’s annual music event in San Francisco, but trying to determine if the company met those expectations isn’t as easy as it seems. I spoke with a number of analysts to get their thoughts on Apple’s … Continued
∞ Apple's iOS almost 6 times larger than Android on the Web
Apple’s iOS mobile operating system is more popular on the Web than Android and Linux, according to new research data from Net Applications.
∞ Science learning site, Scitable, goes mobile for iPhone, iPad
Nature Publishing this week took a huge step forward, making its collaborative learning website, Scitable, mobile friendly.
∞ Netflix comes to the iPhone
On Thursday video rental service Netflix announced the release of Netflix for iPhone and iPod touch. The app is free to download from the App Store, though you will need an active Netflix membership in order to use it.
∞ CopyTrans Manager update adds support for iPhone 4
If you use Windows to manage your iPod, iPhone or iPad, you’ll be interested to know that CopyTrans Manager has been updated, adding support for the iPhone 4.
∞ Steve Jobs was right, Flash fails on Android
Many people have been giving Adobe the equivalent of “put up or shut up,” when it comes to the debate over Flash on a mobile device. The company shipped mobile Flash on Android and the first results are in — … Continued
∞ Early bird pricing ends today for MacTech Conference
MacTech extended the early bird sign-up, but today is your last day to save some cash on the cost of attending.
∞ Elements text editor with Dropbox support released for iPhone, iPad
Second Gear Software on Tuesday released a very cool app for the iPhone and iPad that I had to write about. Elements, a text editor with built-in support for Dropbox.
∞ New Apple hire aims to make your iPhone a wallet
Apple has reportedly hired Benjamin Vigier as the company’s product manager for mobile commerce. Vigier’s goal at Apple will be to turn your iPhone into a payment system.
∞ Packing gadgets to take on vacation… or just take an iPhone 4
When my daughter decided to go to Florida for a week’s vacation (while I would get to enjoy some of the Online Casino ohne Lizenz in my downtime as well), we needed to make sure she had all of the … Continued
∞ Understanding the value of FaceTime
When Steve Jobs introduced Apple’s video calling functionality as part of the iPhone 4, I wasn’t all that impressed. However, after last week I’ve had a change of heart.
∞ Apple releases iOS 4.0.2, fixing PDF vulnerability
Apple on Wednesday released an update for its mobile operating system, fixing a vulnerability in viewing PDF files.