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iMovie for iPhone gets a cheeky hack for jailbroken 3GS, runs well-oiled

Richard Lai — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:21:00 -0400

Not feeling hot about the trouble-prone iPhone 4, but still tempted by its optional iMovie app? Now you have a choice! Turns out to run said app on other devices (including iPod touch, supposedly) running iOS 3.0 and above, all you need are a jailbroken iOS device, iMovie for iPhone from the App Store, and two quick edits in the app's info.plist file -- change minimum system version to "3.0.0" and front-facing-camera to "false." Sounds easy enough, although we've yet to see the hacked app actually running on devices other than the 3GS demoed in the video after the break. And sorry, Redmond Pie's already confirmed that this sucker doesn't work on the iPad... yet.

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Apple tablet rumors redux: 10.7-inch display, iPhone OS underneath

Darren Murph — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:26:00 -0400

At this point, it's difficult to say exactly what we believe. Just a fortnight ago, we heard that the so-called Apple tablet would ship with a 9.6-inch display and a P.A. Semi processor, and now iLounge is hearing from "trusted sources" that something other than that is true. The latest round of maybe-sorta-probably-not-true whispers is that the current prototype of the device boasts a 10.7-inch display and a resolution near 720p. Of course, we've no idea where Apple would source a capacitive touchscreen of that size, but we wouldn't put anything past El Jobso. Moving on, we're told that iPhone OS will be used, signifying that this will be more of an advanced media player / light communication device than a full-on netbook competitor. Finally, we're told that a 3G and non-3G version will be offered, and if Mr. Boss signs off on it, it could be announced as early as January with a June / July ship date. Oh, and it'll come pre-loaded with Unicorn-approved applications and a vial of fairy dust -- huzzah!

Filed under: Laptops, Tablets

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TomTom clears up iPhone car kit slip: £99.99 for the hardware alone, app sold separately

Darren Murph — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:27:00 -0400

Oh, brother. TomTom just hit us up with the real details on its iPhone car kit slip this morning, and we've got a feeling you won't like what it has to say. It confessed that the posting was indeed a mistake, and thus, the pricing was also incorrect. If you'll recall (c'mon, it wasn't that long ago), the Apple store listing explained that the £99.99 car kit included the iPhone app, when in reality, that price definitely does not include the app. Jump on past the break for TomTom's official statement, which now curiously states that the "iPhone 2G" will be compatible with the car kit, yet doesn't mention the iPod touch at all.

Filed under: Peripherals, Software, Apple, iPhone OS, Mobile

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TomTom clears up iPhone car kit slip: £99.99 for the hardware alone, app sold separately

Darren Murph — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:27:00 -0400

Filed under: Cellphones, GPS, Software

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Griffin iTrip now features iPhone OS 3.0 integration

Joseph L. Flatley — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:57:00 -0400

Griffin, known for its accessories for the iPod and iPhone, has just announced its latest and greatest (though just how great is still in question). The latest iteration of the iTrip takes full advantage of iPhone OS 3.0, allowing you to control the FM transmitter from your iPhone / iPod touch itself. Aren't luscious touchscreen controls preferable to the iTrip's tiny buttons anyways? In addition to app integration, the transmitter features track and artist information on RDS-compatible radios, SmartScan technology for finding the best available frequency in any locale, and a micro-USB port for charging any USB-powered iPod or iPhone from a charger. iTrip is available for $49.99, and the iTrip Controller software can be downloaded for free from the App Store.

Filed under: Accessories, Mobile

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Griffin iTrip now features iPhone OS 3.0 integration

Joseph L. Flatley — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:57:00 -0400

Filed under: Cellphones, Portable Audio/Video, Portable Video

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Navigon adding live traffic to iPhone navigation app, asks 'TomTom who?'

Darren Murph — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:12:00 -0400

Practically all summer, the buzz surrounding TomTom's forthcoming iPhone GPS app was near deafening. But said noise apparently didn't penetrate the labs at Navigon, as that very outfit has produced what's easily the most full-featured option on the market today. Just a week after updating the already-great app with text-to-speech, iPod controls and location sharing, the company is now proclaiming that live traffic will splash down in October (at least in North America). The update will enable the software to utilize real-time speed data from drivers currently en route as well as historical information in order to alert you of slow-downs and re-route you when necessary. We've personally seen live traffic functions fail more often than not, but we're giving Navigon the benefit of the doubt here until we can test it ourselves. Best of all, it'll only cost MobileNavigator users (priced at $89.99) a one-time fee of $24.99 for lifetime traffic, and if you snag it within the first four weeks after it goes on sale, that rate drops to $19.99. So, TomTom -- what now?

Filed under: Software, Apple, Mobile

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Navigon adding live traffic to iPhone navigation app, asks 'TomTom who?'

Darren Murph — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:12:00 -0400

Filed under: Cellphones, GPS, Software

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Navigon sneaks text-to-speech, iPod controls and location sharing into MobileNavigator app

Darren Murph — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:29:00 -0400

TomTom's much-ballyhooed iPhone GPS app best step its game up, else it'll get left in the dust by none other than Navigon. The lesser-known nav company today introduced the second major update for its MobileNavigator iPhone app (our impressions are here), and the feature additions aren't anything to scoff at. For starters, the program has become the first on-board navigation app for the iPhone to gain text-to-speech functionality, and just in case hearing street names belted out through a robotic voice ain't good enough for your high standards, the inclusion of iPod control should win you over. At long last, drivers can access the full range of iPod functionalities with a single click from map access, and it even recognizes the shuffle feature to keep you guessing. Finally, a location sharing function has been added to make stalking your pals that much easier; to close, Navigon has knocked $10 off the purchase price, bringing it down to a nearly-palatable $89.99 -- and yes, those who already own it can download the update gratis.

[Via HotHardware]

Filed under: Software, Apple, iPhone OS, Mobile

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Navigon sneaks text-to-speech, iPod controls and location sharing into MobileNavigator app

Darren Murph — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:29:00 -0400

Filed under: Cellphones, GPS, Software

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iPhone OS 3.1 is official, available today

Paul Miller — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:46:00 -0400

Apple just announced iPhone OS 3.1, which includes Genius recommendations for the App Store. The update also brings a ringtone store, with over 30,000 ringtones at $1.29 a pop. 3.1 is available today for free to iPhone users and iPod touch users with 3.0.

Filed under: Software, Apple, iPhone OS, Mobile

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iPhone OS 3.1 is official, available today

Paul Miller — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:46:00 -0400

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XM Sirius announces SkyDock for iPhone and iPod touch

Joseph L. Flatley — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:46:00 -0400

As Sirius XM fanboys are well aware, the company is expected to debut its XM SkyDock satellite radio controller for iPhone / iPod touch at a press event this week. Now, along with spy shots dug up by the satellite radio hounds at Orbitcast, we have some press photos (below) and some PR for you (after the break) with the official details. Compatible with the first and second gen iPod touch as well as iPhone / iPhone 3G / iPhone 3GS with OS 3.0, this guy is hitting the shelves this fall for an MSRP of $119.99.

Gallery: Sirius XM announces SkyDock for iPhone / iPod touch

Read - Pics: New XM SkyDock satellite radio controller for iPhone
Read - Stern Fans Rejoice: Sirius XM SkyDock for iPhone

Filed under: Handsets, Apple, iPhone OS, Mobile

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Sirius XM announces SkyDock for iPhone and iPod touch

Joseph L. Flatley — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:46:00 -0400

Gallery: Sirius XM announces SkyDock for iPhone / iPod touch

Read - Pics: New XM SkyDock satellite radio controller for iPhone
Read - Stern Fans Rejoice: Sirius XM SkyDock for iPhone

Filed under: Portable Audio/Video, Transportation

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iPhone OS 3.0 bug allows deleted emails to rise from the dead

Nilay Patel — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:31:00 -0400

Get ready for another big glitch in iPhone OS 3.0: it seems like the Spotlight search cache doesn't sync message status with the mail client, so you can still pull up old messages with Spotlight if you know the subject line. Yeah, that's not okay -- we just verified that the bug exists on our phones, using both POP and IMAP. We're not sure when the search cache finally deletes emails, but it doesn't appear to happen quickly: Matt Janssen, who discovered the bug, says he's been able to pull up emails three or four months old. We've heard whispers its fixed in iPhone OS 3.1, but until there's a confirmed fix we'll be using the Gmail web interface, thanks. Video after the break.

Filed under: Handsets, Apple, iPhone OS, Mobile

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iPhone OS 3.0 bug allows deleted emails to rise from the dead

Nilay Patel — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:31:00 -0400

Filed under: Cellphones

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UK group Underworld streaming footage of tonight's concert live to iPhone

Ross Miller — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:42:00 -0400

Sure, Google Voice and Slingbox on iPhone might give carriers the willies, but at midnight tonight (ET) you can tune into a live feed of British techno duo Underworld's concert in Oakland, California. Being touted as the first-ever live event streamed to the iPhone -- and if not, it's certainly the highest profile -- the feed utilizes iPhone OS 3.0's HTTP streaming capabilities and plays via Quicktime. Simply point your iPhone's browser to either one of the two streams linked below to join in on the fun tonight. Assuming your local carrier's service (hello there, AT&T) doesn't cave in under the strain, that is.

[Via PC World and NewTeeVee]

Read - Akamai stream
Read - Underworld live

Filed under: Handsets, Apple, iPhone OS, Mobile

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UK group Underworld streaming footage of tonight's concert live to iPhone

Ross Miller — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:42:00 -0400

Filed under: Cellphones

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How would you change Apple's iPhone 3GS?

Darren Murph — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:31:00 -0400

Some might argue it's the most subtle update in the iPhone family thus far, but Apple's iPhone 3GS still seems to be moving the sales meter, regardless. The latest and greatest iPhone officially hit the market a few weeks back, and even though Apple claims that demand is still far outpacing supply, we're of the belief that most everyone who wanted one has managed to snag one by now. During our time with the unit, we definitely didn't find too many reasons to upgrade from the already solid iPhone 3G, but given that you probably did anyway, we're eager to hear how things have turned out. Did you upgrade from a prior iPhone to this? Are you joining the iPhone family for the first time? What gripes have you found impossible to ignore? Are you still up in arms about AT&T's inability to provide MMS / tethering service? Are you, like us, completely roiled by the unit's lack of multitasking abilities? Go ahead and let it rip in comments below -- we're guessing Apple has about 11 months or so to take your opinions to heart.

Filed under: Cellphones

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iPhone OS 3.0.1 update released, fixes SMS vulnerability

Nilay Patel — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:13:00 -0400

Looks like Apple pulled the trigger on patching that nasty iPhone SMS vulnerability a little earlier than we expected -- the iPhone OS 3.0.1 update just hit iTunes. It's not some lightweight, either: you're looking at 280MB of love here, so get downloading, friends.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Filed under: Handsets, Apple, iPhone OS, Mobile

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iPhone OS 3.0.1 update released, fixes SMS vulnerability (updated with statement from Apple)

Nilay Patel — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:13:00 -0400

We appreciate the information provided to us about SMS vulnerabilities which affect several mobile phone platforms. This morning, less than 24 hours after a demonstration of this exploit, we've issued a free software update that eliminates the vulnerability from the iPhone. Contrary to what's been reported, no one has been able to take control of the iPhone to gain access to personal information using this exploit.

Well... what do you know about that?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Filed under: Cellphones

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Captain Obvious reports: AT&T sees surge in WiFi use post-iPhone OS 3.0

Darren Murph — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:04:00 -0400

You know, there's something to be said about making something easy: people usually take advantage. So seems to be the case with AT&T's WiFi connections after the release of iPhone OS 3.0, which finally became useful when users could seamlessly connect to one of the thousands of AT&T hotspots around the nation rather than having to stumble through a painfully long process on iPhone OS 2.x. According to an AT&T spokesperson speaking with AppleInsider, the amount of iPhone users linking up with AT&T's WiFi network tripled in June, and overall, it saw a 41 percent increase in connections compared to the prior quarter. It comes as no surprise to hear that AT&T is working feverishly to expand said network in order to relieve strain from its house of cards-styled 3G network, and while we'd definitely prefer a bit more reliability with the latter, we'll happily accept more WiFi in the meanwhile.

Filed under: ATT, Studies, Apple, Mobile

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Captain Obvious reports: AT&T sees surge in WiFi use post-iPhone OS 3.0

Darren Murph — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:04:00 -0400

Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless

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Apple kicks out MobileMe iDisk app for iPhone

Darren Murph — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:59:00 -0400

It still can't multitask, but as of today, it's finally capable of accessing and sharing iDisk files. Apple has at long last let loose a long-awaited application for iPhone OS 3.0 that enables iPhone and iPod touch users with MobileMe accounts to access the inner sanctums of their own iDisk. The app lets you login, view files (up to 20MB or so, sayeth Apple) and share files by sending others a link via email to whatever you deem appropriate. There's also an option to password protect those files and limit the amount of days the download is active, though viewing files is limited to iPhone-supported file types such as iWork, Office, QuickTime, PDF, etc. If you're a paying MobileMe user, go on and give this one a download -- it's free, you know?

Read - iDisk [opens in iTunes]
Read - TUAW's First Look: iDisk app