Archive for June, 2010

ABBYY Business Card Reader App Review – Reliable Reading

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Business card recognition isn’t something new, as it’s a service you’ll find on many mobile phones – Windows Mobile 6.5 came with it as standard, even – but doing business card recognition well on the other hand, that’s something one doesn’t always find.  Step forward ABBYY Business Card Reader (iTunes link), an app for the

How to fix Exchange Mail, Calendar or Contact sync issues after iOS 4 update

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Since the release of iOS 4 we have heard a few complaints in regards to Exchange sync and how its either not working at all or working very slowly. Either way, non-existant or slow it can be a big issue if you have come to depend on syncing your mail, calendar or contacts using Exchange. With

Podcaster 3 (aka RSS Player) now available in the App Store, selling for $0.99 & requiring iOS 4

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

As promised in their earlier Podcaster 3 roadmap, iPhone app developer Almerica has released the latest version of their iPhone podcast app. Most interestingly, the app has returned as Podcaster. Just a short back history here, the app originally began and was later pulled from the App Store because of the name. Afterward it was

Wired Magazine app for iPad: July issue now available with changes to the app & lower purchase price — now $3.99

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

The Wired Magazine app for the iPad has returned with the July issue and some changes. First and foremost, the app itself is now free to download. But before everyone begins cheering — the full issue of the magazine still comes with a purchase price which is done by way of an in-app purchase. Of

iPhone Reception Issue Rumbles On

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

We posted yesterday about a possible software fix for the iPhone 4’s reception problem, which still hasn’t been seen or further discussed by Apple.  By now, it’s clear the problem isn’t going away and those who have phones that are afflicted by it are not going to be quiet about it. The Boy Genius has been

Earthquake Preparedness With iPhone and Quake SOS

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Though I’ve seen a pretty wide variety of iPhone apps in every category and admittedly don’t know all of them by a long shot, Quake SOS is the first app I’ve seen that is designed for use in a natural disaster emergency. A combination of an alert system for victims of earthquakes and an earthquake information guide, Quake SOS is a free app and requires registration to use effectively. Quake SOS allows users to provide contact information of family and friends and to alert them if you are in an earthquake. You can notify your contacts that you are safe, or that you need help, whichever your situation would warrant. Other useful information includes an earthquake database of sorts that updates every time you launch Quake SOS. It provides information such as when and where earthquakes have occurred, the Richter scale magnitude and depth of the quake, and a map displaying the actual location. (…) Read the rest of Earthquake Preparedness With iPhone and Quake SOS All App Reviews © AppCraver.com, 2010. | Earthquake Preparedness With iPhone and Quake SOS | Best iPad Apps | Best Free Apps

Need a Personal Trainer? Use inShape App to Get In Shape

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

inShape Personal Trainer wants to be your workout buddy. There is a wealth of exercise data to help anyone get fit. There are two different ways to use inShape PT . You can create a full-blown exercise plan complete with fitness goals or pick and choose individual exercises. The exercise list is impressive. inShape Personal Trainer is one of the better compilations of exercises available in the App Store. Choose the part of the body you wish to focus on (like chest, abdomen, back) and then it is easy to get started. The only caveat here is that many of these exercises require gym equipment. But, if you head to the gym or have a good machine setup at home then there should not be an issue. (…) Read the rest of Need a Personal Trainer? Use inShape App to Get In Shape All App Reviews © AppCraver.com, 2010. | Need a Personal Trainer? Use inShape App to Get In Shape | Best iPad Apps | Best Free Apps

Gresso Unveil Custom iPhone 4 Models

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Unless you like to buy custom-made or unique mobile phones you may not have heard of Gresso, a Russian company who have been producing exorbitantly-priced handsets since 2005.  They have just added a pair of customized iPhone 4s to their line up, one for men and one for women. From what we can make out, the

Hulu confirms Hulu Plus app coming to iPhone and iPad

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Remember that rumor about Hulu coming to iPhone? Well, Hulu has confirmed that it’s no rumor – it’s official. In a post on the official Hulu blog, CEO Jason Kilar announced that the company will soon offer Hulu Plus in an invitation-only beta. Hulu Plus will be a subscription service that offers every episode of your

Will a Software Update Fix the iPhone 4’s Problems?

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

By the comments made in our poll on the subject and the many more made elsewhere on the Internet, plus all the videos demonstrating the problem, it’s clear that some iPhone 4s have issues with reception when held a certain way.  While it doesn’t seem to be all 1.7 million phones sold so far, it’s