Archive for June, 2010

Borders releases ‘Borders eBooks’ app, a universal ebook reader for the iPhone & iPad

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Borders has officially released their branded ebook reader app, which is simply dubbed as Borders eBooks. The app comes as a universal with support for both the iPhone and iPad. Of course, those of you familiar with the Kobo app will feel comfortable as this is essentially the same app. Well, the same app with

Windows Live Messenger Hits the App Store

Monday, June 21st, 2010

If you’re a fan of Microsoft’s Windows Live Messenger IM program on your computer, you may be pleased to learn of an official iPhone version which launched today.  The app essentially repeats the same desktop features, with chat and Hotmail account access at the center. The instant messenger part of the applications allows communication between Yahoo!

Facebook app for iPhone updated, now at version 3.1.1 with Facebook Video support

Monday, June 21st, 2010

This weekend brought a long awaited update for the Facebook app on the iPhone, except while it has brought some worthwhile additions, given the timing of the update it seems to have left a few key items unmentioned. Lets begin with the good news, what the update has brought to the table. First and foremost, the

Apple will be releasing iOS 4 today, plan ahead and be ready

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Those sporting and iPhone or iPod touch will be happy today as its the day you can finally update your Apple device to iOS 4. Well, as long as you have a compatible device, but more on that in a second. To begin with, Apple will have iOS 4 available today, though at the time of

O2 Giveth and O2 Taketh Away

Monday, June 21st, 2010

No sooner had UK network O2 announced their iPhone 4 tariffs, than they are telling potential customers that the new phone will only be available from them if you’re an existing subscriber.  If you’ve decided that O2 is the only way to go, then you’ll likely have to wait until the end of July before

iOS 4 apps designed for iPhone 4 should scale nicely on iPad

Friday, June 18th, 2010

I have been more than happy with my iPad since I made the purchase when the 3G was released. In fact the only real complaint I have is how Steve Jobs touted that the iPhone apps would run on the iPad. Well, truth be told they do run on the iPad, but in many cases

This Week’s App Store Updates – 18th June 2010

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Browsing the App Store this weekend?  Here are sixteen new or updated apps for the iPhone and iPad worth taking a closer look at if you are: G4. The official application from the G4TV team,

The rush to be first, iPhone 4 camping madness begins

Friday, June 18th, 2010

It looks like we have begun to see the first of the in-store Apple iPhone 4 madness. I am, of course referring to those brave, willing or foolish enough to camp out. In this case we have Justin who has chosen to make camp (complete with tent) at the Dallas Apple Store which is located

Apple releases Find My iPhone app, allows you to find & remotely wipe your iPhone or iPad

Friday, June 18th, 2010

For those who may be still holding onto a MobileMe subscription (as I sheepishly raise my hand), this latest bit of info may come as some good news. Apple has released a new app, which is called Find My iPhone. And as the name implies, it will allow the user to locate their iPhone (or

Vodafone Announce UK iPhone 4 Tariffs

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Vodafone becomes the third UK network to formally announce their iPhone 4 pricing structure and guess what, it’s not all that different from O2 and Orange.  As you would expect, Vodafone give customers the choice of an 18 or 24-month contract, however regardless of which plan you choose you’ll get 1GB of data per month