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Documents To Go gets updated, now at version 1.1

Robert Nelson — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:24:14 +0000

Documents To Go has recently been updated to version 1.1 and is now being listed as “iPhone OS 3.0 Tested.” Unfortunately this update is not bringing the Excel spreadsheet support that was promised, however it does offer some nice improvements. As far as what you can expect (in terms of new support) in Documents To Go [...]

eBuddy; a free instant messenger app (with Push Notifications) now available

Robert Nelson — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:05:41 +0000

We have yet another option available in the App Store in terms of an instant messaging client for the iPhone. The latest is eBuddy and it comes with two good points — first being that it has support for Push Notifications and the second is that it is free. The eBuddy app will work with MSN [...]

An iPhone slip case for the Classic Mac fan

Robert Nelson — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:26:38 +0000

Every once in a while something interesting pops up on Etsy and makes the rounds, this latest is a handmade felt slip case for the iPhone. Sure, felt may not offer any protection if you drop your iPhone, but it should work pretty well to ward off scratches. That said, this latest case comes with a [...]

Meet AriX, the 15-year old iPhone hacker

Robert Nelson — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:17:08 +0000

Recently, the subject of jailbreaking and unlocking the iPhone has been getting a little more attention, which is most likely due to the recent iPhone 3GS jailbreak being released. As we saw, that jailbreak came first in the form of purplera1n and then was followed up by the Dev Team’s redsn0w. That said, we often find [...]

Prowl brings Growl notifications to the iPhone

Robert Nelson — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:22:07 +0000

A new app to enter the App Store will bring your desktop Growl notifications to your iPhone. The app is called Prowl and is currently selling for $2.99. For those unfamiliar with Growl, it is a desktop application that gives you a pop-up alert letting you know “when things happen.” Basically it gives you an [...]

Push Gmail may be coming to your iPhone — by way of an app called GPush

Robert Nelson — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:00:49 +0000

According to a recent report over on TechCrunch, it looks like we may be getting (a form of) Push notification for Gmail on the iPhone. I do feel that it is important to say “a form of” because the Push support is coming in the form of a 99 cent app called GPush, which from [...]

How to stream your Zune Pass tracks to your iPhone

Robert Nelson — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:29:54 +0000

Despite what some may think of the Zune, or Microsoft for that matter, I am pretty open to technology, as long as it fits my needs as a user. Given that, I will say that I love my Zune Pass and this latest tip (which comes courtesy of Gear Live) will allow me to enjoy [...]

Jailbreaking news: Dev Team releases redsn0w for Linux and the iPhone 3GS

Robert Nelson — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:13:16 +0000

Following the release of purplera1n, the Dev Team has decided to release an updated version of their own jailbreaking tool — redsn0w. If you remember back, they had originally announced they were going to hold off until OS 3.1 was available, however according to the most recent post on their blog. “We realize we upset some [...]

Happy Birthday! The App Store is turning one.

Robert Nelson — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:03:37 +0000

It is time to say Happy Birthday to the App Store, which is turning 1 year old. After following the opening as well as the many apps that have become available, not to mention the controversy surrounding more than a few of them it is hard to believe that it has only been one year. If [...]

No Howard Stern, no problem; Sirius XM app still tops 1 million downloads

Robert Nelson — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:37:50 +0000

The Sirius XM app originally became available as of June 18 and quickly topped the 500,000 download mark and now it has reached another milestone — the 1 million mark. Additionally, the app is currently sitting in the #8 position overall in terms of Top Free Apps and number 1 in the Music category. Of course, [...]