RealNetworks' Rhapsody on-demand music streaming service headed to Apple Inc.'s app storeSeptember 9th, 2009 Rhapsody streaming app approved for iPhonesLOS ANGELES — RealNetworks Inc.'s subscription music service Rhapsody has been approved for use on iPhones and iPod Touches, the first time Apple Inc. has allowed an on-demand music streaming program on its devices in the United States.
Microsoft, Verizon in talks to launch iPhone rival: reportApril 29th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft is in discussions with Verizon Wireless to launch a touch-screen multimedia cellphone in the US early next year in a bid to compete with Apple's iPhone. While Microsoft is involved in the design of the phone's software and hardware, a third-party is expected to make the device, The Wall Street Journal reported, quoting sources close to the development.
iPhone Introduces Shazam; Gives Music Lovers a Treat for HolidaysNovember 10th, 2008 If you are a music lover then and own an iPhone then this news is surely gonna make you jump.Shazam is in iPhone now. With it iPhone continues to shine and improve on their ever impressive graph.
Google Launches Voice Search in iPhone - 'Sound's Pretty ImpressiveNovember 14th, 2008 When tech giants like Google and Apple work on a collaborative project, the whole speculation around it goes hyper. We knew that Google was working on some Apple app.
Apple's new iPhone sells out before launchJune 16th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Apple's latest edition of the iPhone is matching the popularity of its predecessors. The company, and its exclusive US carrier, AT&T, said Monday that pre-orders of the phone had sold out, and that customers could face a wait of a week or two after launch day on Friday to get their coveted gizmos.
New iPhone application lets you find 'cannabis'July 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Apple has introduced a new application in their iPhone and iPod Touch that lets you find medical marijuana. Priced at 1.99 dollars, the new application called 'Cannabis' can help find the medicinal drug in the 13 states that have such laws, and lawyers in the 37 others that don't.
TiVo unveils BlackBerry app enabling recording of shows on the goSeptember 30th, 2009 TiVo unveils BlackBerry app for show recordingTV viewers can now TiVo using their BlackBerry. TiVo Inc., the maker of digital video recorders that can pause and rewind live programming, unveiled a free application Wednesday for the BlackBerry that lets subscribers set up recording of TV shows from the phones.
TechBits: TiVo while mobile; Motorola's Google phone; AT&T satphone; Verizon ends the HubSeptember 30th, 2009 TechBits packagePHILADELPHIA — TV viewers can now TiVo using their BlackBerry. TiVo Inc., the maker of digital video recorders that can pause and rewind live programming, unveiled a free application Wednesday for the BlackBerry that lets subscribers set up recording of TV shows from the phones.
Vonage says Apple approves its mobile application for iPhone, iPod devicesSeptember 1st, 2009 Vonage says Apple approves mobile applicationHOLMDEL, N.J. — Internet phone company Vonage Holdings Corp.
Vdopia launches iVdopiaMarch 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vdopia, the fastest-growing premium advertising network, has announced the launch of iVdopia (http://www.ivdopia.com), its iPhone 3G ad platform and network. With iVdopia, the hottest cellular device in the world becomes the most potent means to engage users, anytime and anywhere, with the widest range of engaging ad formats, including pre-application advertising videos, and, for the first time, sponsorship to the iPhone.
BlackBerry too launches online application storeApril 2nd, 2009 TORONTO - Taking a cue from Apple's App Store which allows iPhone users to download applications for their smart phones, BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) too launched its online store BlackBerry App World Wednesday. BlackBerry users will now be able to download software, screen backgrounds and games free, though some applications will be charged a minimum of $2.99.
HTC Hero voted Gadget of the YearOctober 3rd, 2009 LONDON - HTC Hero, the phone that uses technology developed by Google, has been voted Gadget of the Year at a ceremony organised by Stuff magazine. The device has a five-megapixel camera and a 3.2in screen.
Regulators OK accounting rules change, tech companies freed to report gadget sales up frontSeptember 23rd, 2009 Regulators OK accounting rules change, helps AppleSEATTLE — Regulators are changing accounting rules so technology companies can report sales for certain gadgets all at once. Apple Inc., for one, has had to spread iPhone revenue out over two years.
Research In Motion shares retreat after UBS downgradeAugust 10th, 2009 RIM shares take a hit after UBS downgradeNEW YORK —Shares of Research in Motion Ltd. took a hit Monday after a UBS analyst downgraded the BlackBerry smart phone maker, saying that while the current quarter looks to be going well, the stock is nearing his target price.
iPhone app shows models strip as Oz share market slumps!September 24th, 2009 MELBOURNE - A sportswear company has come up with an iPhone application and a related website where models can be seen peeling off their layers as the Australian share market takes a tumble. The application, available for free from Apple's App store, also shows the models, male and females, dressing themselves again as the market index increase in value.