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Mercedes – Benz launching upgraded mbrace Mobile App for iPhone

2010-10-06T01:38:00.001-07:00

Mercedes – Benz has upgraded version of its mbrace telematics platform that links the in-car navigation system in its vehicle with owners’ iPhone. The app enables owners to use their handsets to unlock their vehicles, locate their vehicles conveniently in crowded parking lots and find nearby or favored dealers among other services. Users can effortlessly access Mercedes – Benz Concierge services while on the go, while the Concierge can access the owners’ location data efficiently to offer precise entertainment recommendations, restaurant locations, directions and traffic updates. What’s more, users can send desired location information immediately from the concierge to an in-vehicle navigation system. The latest app enables users to store several accounts in the log-in screen and allot nicknames, thereby making it simple for them to access multiple mbrace accounts from one device. The Roadside Assistance has been advanced with the mbrace Mobile Application version 2.0, when a call is initiated the customer’s location data is transferred to the Roadside Assistance Centre. The mbrace Mobile Application promises to deliver easy and flawless connectivity to the ever-expanding set of Mercedes – Benz mbrace services.

Apple’s new iOS 4.1 update now available for download

2010-10-06T01:36:00.000-07:00

Apple’s new iOS 4.1 update now available for download. The new iOS 4.1 update, which will fix numerous bugs and add new features as well, chief of which are HDR photos and Game Center, Apple’s answer to iPhone multiplayer gaming. The update is released for free to all iOS capable devices. Among the bugs fixed are proximity sensor issues and performance issues on the older iPhone 3G. As for Game Center, so far the selection of games is limited, but naturally, it’s set to expand after today’s release. Several game developers have announced their intention of integrating Game Center into future updates of their games.

Tesco has announced new shopping app for iPhone users

2010-10-06T01:34:00.000-07:00

Tesco has announced new shopping application for iPhone users, the Tesco. Specially optimized for the iPhone, the new app now allows users to snap up things on the go with an unprecedented sense of ease. Once downloaded, users who have registered with Tesco’s official website groceries will be able to access their home store’s product range and their ‘favorites’. Users can now easily log into their account and add forgotten items to their baskets, or start a new order from scratch, checking out securely on the phone. Pretty impressively, the updated order syncs seamlessly from users’ mobile device to compute and vice versa. The app also displays nutritional and storage information for products, and enables users to book a delivery slot. The newly unleashed Tesco iPhone App can now be downloaded for free from Apple’s App Store.

Cablevision has developed the enthralling Optimum app for iPhone

2010-10-06T01:26:00.001-07:00

Cablevision has developed the enthralling Optimum app for iPhone and Android handsets. Users who subscribe to both DVR for iO TV and Optimum online can seamlessly search, locate and record TV shows intuitively on their home DVRs with the help of their engaging handsets. The app flaunts its ability to support multiple users and devices with an easy-to-download and use format. Owners can search upcoming TV shows by cast, title, genre, description or keyword. Apart from browsing comprehensive TV listings by time, channel, or category, users can swipe with utmost ease to record or delete. Users have the flexibility to record single episodes or an entire series onto any DVR at home. In addition, owners can delete recorded shows or cancel upcoming recordings. The app multitasks on both iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS with iOS 4 platforms. Users can now grab this engaging app for free from the Apple iTunes App Store and Android Market.

Netflix for iPhone app upgraded to version 1.1.1

2010-10-06T01:23:00.001-07:00

The Netflix for iPhone app upgraded to version 1.1.1. With this software, users could view their favorite movies or TV episodes streamed from Netflix right on their iPhone. Operating both on Wi-Fi and 3G networks, it systematically categorized episodes and movies according to popular genres, new arrivals, user’s personal preferences, and instant Queues. Like all other app updates this one too brings on bug fixes with an additional feature. Till date users could only view these videos on the iPhone, but from now onwards they can stream them to a larger screen, probably one of those beautiful HDTVs residing in the living room. iTunes displays that the app now supports video out on iPhone 4. Apparently, it is said that using an Apple Component AV cable will instantly stream videos to iPhone owners television sets. The updated version of Netflix is available free of cost from the App Store.

MasterCard released MoneySend application for iPhone

2010-10-05T23:30:00.000-07:00

MasterCard released the MoneySend application for the iPhone, and today the time has come for BlackBerry smartphones to receive the same treatment. With that being said, MoneySend for BlackBerry makes it easy to send or request money via participating banks and credit unions. The list of features of MoneySend for BlackBerry smartphones is as follows:

Accept credit or debit card payments
Send money to family members (*bank sending fees may apply);
Pay for informal goods and services (*bank sending fees may apply);
Request money from people who owe money;
Simplify business or non-profit collection effort through the Request Funds feature;
Manage MoneySend transaction history from a BlackBerry;

ChronosGear 1.01 a game with beautiful graphics for iPhone

2010-10-05T23:24:00.001-07:00

Axion Logic’s ChronosGear 1.01 designed with beautiful graphics from Manga Art for the iPhone. This game is an enticing role playing title with addictive match-3 strategy. In the game, players step into the shoes of Starck who has been adopted by Amici. Starck is now a lieutenant of the Amici Mafia family. Gamers have to take revenge on General Vincenti, who has been Amici’s enemy for a long time. The general has taken down most of the Amici family hence vengeance is necessary to set the count right. All is not as easy as it sounds since gamers will have to travel back in time to assassinate Vincenti before he gains his power. It is done up with amazing visual skill effects for each one of the units, which have been divided into four classes namely Core, Greater, Hero and Ultimate. Furthermore, this title features hand drawn Manga-Style cut scenes coupled with characters portraits. Gamers will enjoy the game when they progress in the story mode, wherein soon the hero and enemy’s units are unlocked. Thus, it can be played with a two-player mode. In fact when they manage to complete the game, users can unlock the final boss. The ChronosGear 1.01 is retailing on the App Store world over for a promotional price of $1.99.

MegaReader App available for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

2010-10-05T23:22:00.000-07:00

MegaReader App available for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. The App give users access to 1.8 million free e-books. That is probably more than any e-reader will give and is better than the 30,000 books for the iPad, at least from the get-go. In fact, 22 books are pre-loaded, which include classics like A Tale of Two Cities, Pride and Prejudice, The Call of the Wild, and even The Art of War. As for all the other public domain books, just tap and get them downloaded. You should be able to get this App for about $1.99.

Zombie Flick version 1.0, now free for iPhone gamers

2010-10-05T03:06:00.000-07:00

Zombie Flick version 1.0, is going to be free for a limited period of time for iPhone gamers. Loaded with three enticing environments, this title is pictured back in the 1970’s. Offering four survival modes from easy to X-Rated, it also comes with a Last Stand mode. Additionally, it brings along a visceral slow-mo for those who appreciate gory money-shots. The game can be played on iPhone OS versions 3.1 or higher. Zombie Flick 1.0 requires 38.4MB of space to live in the iPhone. Gamers can track their achievements with the help of Leaderboards as the game renders OpenFeint support. Zombie Flick version 1.0 is currently offered for free from the App Store. However, gamers who want to get their hands on it need to hurry as this offer is only for a limited period of time.

ChronosGear 1.01 a game with beautiful graphics for iPhone

2010-10-05T03:01:00.000-07:00

MegaReader App available for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

2010-10-05T02:57:00.000-07:00

GV Mobile + now available in App Store

2010-10-05T02:54:00.000-07:00

Google Voice applications would start flooding in ever since Apple revised it’s approval guidelines for applications submitted to the app store. One in particular has caught a lot of attention. GV Mobile has had a place in the app store before but as everyone should remember Apple decided to remove any and all Google Voice applications stating that they duplicated features already found on the iPhone, namely the dialer. Apple has already greenlighted GV Connect, a $3 application that lets users place and receive calls and text/MMS from their Google Voice numbers, as well as check voicemails, write notes, and sync Google. Hit the link to snag it. Or just wait until GV Mobile + hits the store. GV Mobile + is priced $2.99.

AT&T and NCAA bringing together NCAA Football Fan Zone app for iPhone

2010-10-05T02:52:00.000-07:00

AT&T has collaborated with NCAA Football to unfurl the new NCAA Football Fan Zone app for the iPhone. The free app allures iPhone users as it merges social functionality with real-time NCAA football news. Fans of Division I teams can seamlessly chat with each other and with fans of opposing teams. Users can stay updated with the latest team and player news throughout the season. Users need to simply download the app and select a team or teams they want to follow. Apart from chatting with all other group members, the app helps users make predictions and cheer during the action-packed game. Additionally, owners can upload images or engage themselves with post-game analysis. Powered by AT&T, the app bundles together several fun elements and interesting features. The groups for opposing teams are merged before, during and after each game allowing all posts made during that time to be visible to both teams. The app carefully evaluates the groups and users can report abuse in case of smack talking. The app also includes a live scoreboard, team schedules, discussion groups for weekly rankings and breaking news. Football lovers can now grab this app for free from the App Store.

PrintJinni for Epson app allows iPhone users to print from email account

2010-10-05T02:50:00.000-07:00

PrintJinni for Epson is a new app that allows Apple iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users to print Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, and JPEG files from an email account to any Wi-Fi-enabled Epson all-in-one printer. This isn’t the only option: rival HP offers a line of printers that allow virtually any mobile device to print documents via email messages. These can tide some users over until Apple releases iOS 4.2, which will come with built-in printing support.

Apple announced iPhone 4 will be available in China

2010-10-05T02:47:00.000-07:00

Apple has announced that the iPhone 4 will be made available in China in just a few days. Bringing all of the same features that purchasers around the world have been enjoying for a few months now, the China-bound model is actually launching hand-in-hand with new retail locations opening in the region. Beginning on September 25th, Chinese customers will be able to pick up the iPhone 4 inside China Unicom retail locations, as well as within Apple Stores. Customers will be able to pick up their new iPhone starting at 8:00am. New locations getting equipped with Apple retail locations include the Hong Kong Plaza in Shanghai, and the other new Apple Store Xidan Joy City in Beijing. As far as pricing goes, the devices are listed without a contract, but China Unicom will be offering two-year contract pricing at the time of launch. The contract-based pricing should be revealed closer to the launch. But, if you’re wondering how much it will cost out-right, that will run you CNY 4,999 for the 16GB version, and CNY 5,999 for the 32GB model. That’s about $743 and $892, respectively. Check out the full press release below for any other information you may looking for.

Free Movie Night Out application for Apple iPhone

2010-10-05T02:45:00.000-07:00

NCM Media Networks free Movie Night Out application for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, Android mobile devices, and via movienightout.com for Blackberry and other WAP devices. NCM’s Movie Night Out app helps users plan that perfect movie night out on the town. With a feature-rich interface, Movie Night Out can help recommend a movie based on the kind of evening a user has in mind, with suggestions on what to do before and after the film. Movie lovers can take in reviews, watch trailers, search showtimes and theater locations, and buy tickets directly from the app through links to Fandango or theater circuit websites. Then, with Citysearch reviews and recommendations, Movie Night Out can also help users choose where to do their pre-movie shopping, have dinner, or even buy flowers for their date, and then finish the night out with dessert or getting together with friends at a local club.

PumpOne has announced new fitness app FitnessBuilder for the iPhone

2010-10-05T02:42:00.000-07:00

PumpOne has announced its new fitness application for the iPhone, the FitnessBuilder. Designed to transform the way people live their life, the new app has been enriched with an extensive library of exercise images and videos (up to 5,600), the most challenging workout across all disciplines (up to 663), access to a live personal trainer, and a complete set of workout building fitness tools, calculators, tracking and progress features. With FitnessBuilder around, users can now easily get started with Location-based workouts and choose a fitness goal, be it abs, arms, bodybuilding, cardio, core, endurance, flexibility, full body, heart health, legs, lower body, pilates, power, or rehabilitation. Apart from this, for beginners to advanced users, the super-useful app also offers the power to set goals about their sports conditioning, stability, strength, toning, upper body, weight loss, yoga and a difficulty rating. The new FitnessBuilder iPhone app can be downloaded now for $9.99 from Apple’s App Store.

Wingman Apple iPhone app lets you check-in to location

2010-10-05T02:34:00.000-07:00

Wingman Apple iPhone app lets you check-in to location – there’s Foursquare integration- and it lets you know how many other single people are at the venue. Or, at least how many single people with the Wingman app are at the location. The goal is to make a connection via the app and then move that over to the real life. Additionally, there could be huge issues with privacy, particularly if some creepy guy just wants to stalk one of the ladies who enters the bar. Yeah, it may be a bit sexist of me to automatically assume the dudes are the ones who will cause problems but whatever – We know the truth. It looks like there are some features which could help mitigate the creep factor. When you check in with Wingman, you get an anonymous message which says someone at that location wants to mingle. You then get to choose from a series of photos and if you like the person’s appearance, then you get to chat via the mobile program. The Wingman Apple iPhone app is free and it will be launching in Seattle with some drink specials at certain locations.

Apple started producing CDMA iPhones

2010-10-05T02:32:00.000-07:00

Apple’s suppliers indicate that Cupertino’s finest is readying a production run of over 3 million CDMA-flavor iPhone devices in December. If you’re up on your rumors, this would coincide with reports that Apple has ordered CDMA chips from Qualcomm for December production. Lastly, it also links up with rumors that Apple is planning on launching the phone on Verizon Wireless in January, as early as CES’ keynote with Big Red CEO Ivan Seidenberg.

Culinary app MasterChef Academy US for iPhone now available

2010-10-05T02:30:00.000-07:00

MasterChef come the release of the jam-packed culinary app MasterChef Academy US for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. The app is broken into a tutorial section, which features videos on basic things such as selecting a knife or choosing an oil, as well as harder things, like how to bone a chicken or make a hollandaise sauce. After you’ve learned what you can from the MasterChef Academy classes, you can put your knowledge to work by answering the 300 “Master Class Pressure Test” questions. Passing the tests will unlock badges, as well as secret hidden videos that feature more tips and tricks. In addition to the tutorials, MasterChef Academy also features 50 recipes; nine from Season 1 and 41 developed specifically for the app. The quality of video is outstanding, but each video has to be downloaded individually—a good idea in theory, but not great in practice. You can only download one clip at a time, you can get this App for about $4.99 on the iTunes store.

Apple ranks highest in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power survey

2010-10-05T02:28:00.001-07:00

J.D. Power and Associates survey of smartphone users, Apple, for the fourth consecutive time, ranks highest in customer satisfaction. The smartphone survey uses the following weighted categories to calculate a winner: operation (26%), operating system (24%), physical design (23%), features (19%), and battery function (8%). Apple ended up with a score of 800 out of a possible 1,000. Following hot on the heels of the iPhone maker was Motorola (791) and HTC (781). J.D. Power reports that the average score for a smartphone was 764; unsurprisingly, Nokia was ranked last in U.S. smartphone satisfaction with a score of 711. Other smartphone notables include, Research In Motion (737), Samsung (735), and Palm (726). In Samsung’s defense, the study was conducted from January of 2010 to June of 2010, before the company had the Galaxy S a serious smartphone in the market.

PhotoToMac 2.0 iPhone app transfers images and videos over Wi-Fi to Mac folder

2010-10-05T02:25:00.000-07:00

PhotoToMac 2.0 iPhone app which effortlessly transfers images and videos over Wi-Fi to a Mac folder. The app requires iOS 4 and can accurately work without any cables, internet connection, browser and emails with attachments. The iPhone should be on the same Wi-Fi network as the Mac. Users need to choose a Mac from a list of file sharing Macs on the Wi-Fi network, whereas they also need to select a folder from the list of Mac shared folders. Moreover, owners need to select the images and videos they need to transfer and simply tap the Transfer button. Images and videos that are available in the standard Photos app can be transferred with utmost ease. The app requires iPhone 3.1 or later and Mac OS 10.4 or higher. PhotoToMac 2.0 can now be snapped up for $1.99 from the App Store, whereas a free version of PhotoToMac is now available.

iPhone Simplistic Wallpaper

2010-10-05T02:21:00.001-07:00

iPhone simplistic wallpaper.

EA Mobile brings FIFA Soccer 11 for iPhone owners

2010-10-05T02:18:00.000-07:00

EA Mobile brings out its successor the FIFA Soccer 11 for iPhone owners. The soccer franchise is known to house more than 30 officially licensed leagues, 500 licensed teams, over 15,000 players and 35 authentic stadiums for the iPhone and iPod touch. Loaded with smooth animations proffering 360° player movements coupled with excellent ball-control. On the other hand, players can stun the opponent with gesture-driven skill showing off rifling shots, penalty kicks, defense-splitting passes, and pro-style tricks. FIFA Soccer 11 hosts two modes wherein, gamers can choose to either enter a tournament knockout or play alongside their favorite team and combat the entire league. Moreover, soccer lovers can enjoy the game with officially licensed teams and world class players like Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney and Real Madrid’s Kaka featured in this title. EA Mobile’s FIFA Soccer 11 retails on the App Store and can be procured by iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS owners.

Chevy Silverado introduces PickupTrucks.com free app for iPhone

2010-10-04T00:28:00.001-07:00

PickupTrucks.com introduces its free iPhone app. This offering has been sponsored by Chevy Silverado. Through this software users can search for dealers or private-party pickup truck listings. It helps consumers choose an appropriate vehicle anywhere, anytime with their iPhones. They can use keywords like mileage, distance, price, and model year to acquire their desired results. Moreover, the app features affordability and payment calculators. It lets handset owners save specific dealerships and listings coupled with additional photos and notes for future reference. The software renders the ability to search through millions of new, used and certified vehicles depending upon preferences like make/model, distance and maximum price. The PickupTrucks.com free iPhone app enables users to locate nearby dealerships and contact them by phone calls or emails. They can also check out their entire lineup, visit the store, or view their website.