2009 AP Stylebook Now Available for iPhone

October 01, 2009 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

The Associated Press announced that a 2009 AP Stylebook app is now available on the App Store. The app lets writers and editors easily take the Stylebook with them on their iPhone or iPod touch wherever they go.

“AP Stylebook fans have been asking for a mobile application so they can have style guidance wherever they go,” said Colleen Newvine, who manages the AP Stylebook product group. “Journalists never know when they will need to run out the door to chase a story, so as long as they have an iPhone in their pockets when they go, the Stylebook can go with them.” Read more…

iHome iP88G Dual iPhone Clock Radio Dock

October 01, 2009 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

The iP88 is a clock radio for iPhone & iPod that features two docks allowing you to charge two devices simultaneously.

The iP88 has several unique features, including a remote control, digital AM/FM presets, EQ controls, and even 3D sound for an enhanced audio experience. The iP88 also allows you to wake to your custom iPod playlist at different times on different days with a 7-5-2 feature, programmable snooze settings, and triple alarm. Read more…

An iPhone gets Zipcar drivers on their way

September 30, 2009 :: Posted by - Thomas :: Category - News

Zipcar App

The iPhone can do many things. Now it can even lock and unlock a car and start the engine.

Cambridge, Mass.-based car-sharing service Zipcar this week launched an app that lets you locate and reserve one of its vehicles, unlock it using the iPhone’s touch-screen and drive it off the lot.

“The iPhone is a pipeline for almost one-third of our members,” says Luke Schneider, Zipcar’s chief technology officer. “This is something they have been asking for.” Read more…

FIFA 10 coming to iPhone this Friday

September 30, 2009 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

What’s it going to take for us to get developers to release games for Apple products earlier than two years after the fact? The iPhone, apparently — EA has announced that their soccer flagship FIFA 10 will be available for the iPhone this Friday, which is the same day the console game shows up in stores as well. The game will have everything the full versions have, including real teams and leagues, a licensed soundtrack, and all of the usual soccer standbys. One thing missing: online multiplayer, though local wifi multiplayer will be available.

Sounds good to us, especially if you’re a fan of the sport all those crazy Europeans call football. The app should be $9.99, befitting of a premium EA sports app, though there will probably be a sale on it sooner or later. Now, about that actual Mac version…

Via tuaw.com

Share and discover iPhone apps with Yappler

September 30, 2009 :: Posted by - Thomas :: Category - News

At one time or another, most of us have recommended an iPhone/iPod Touch app to friends or family members–usually by tweeting, e-mailing, or Facebooking about it.

Yappler Sync takes that concept to the next level, allowing you to build a custom list of the apps you like and then share that list via the social solution of your choice. Read more…

CNN’s New iPhone App Puts Rivals to Shame

September 29, 2009 :: Posted by - Thomas :: Category - News

CNN App

On Tuesday morning, CNN introduced an iPhone app that puts to shame similar products. Featuring live newscasts, video-on-demand, and a familiar iPhone interface, the CNN iPhone app also takes a step ahead of other news apps by charging $2 for the download.

NPR, Thomson-Reuters, Time Magazine, Associated Press, and Financial Times all have some snazzy apps delivering content to mobile users, free to download. CNN was late in delivering a dedicated news app for the iPhone, but now arrives in style with a novelty app that brings both live video from the news channel and on-demand content. Read more…

iPhone accessories can prompt automatic App Store downloads

September 29, 2009 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

At least one third-party iPhone and iPod touch hardware accessory now reportedly takes advantage of the 3.0 software connectivity with automatic App Store download prompts.

One of the first accessories to sport the new feature is the new iTrip with App Support from Griffin Technology. First discovered by iLounge, the new capability automatically informs users that the necessary application is not installed on the iPhone or iPod touch. It then offers to connect to the App Store and automatically download the software, with the user’s permission.

“Upon acceptance, the iPhone or iPod touch then takes users to a new ‘For This Accessory’ page on the App Store, with a direct link to the necessary app’s listing, from which they can download and install the application,” the report said. Read more…

iPhone Number 1 On CoolBrands List

September 29, 2009 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

As you guys may know the iphone is the best smartphone out there on the market. I myself am proud to say I have an iPhone 3G S and am loving it. The iphone has replaced a lot of my gadgets as it offers video recording, voice memo’s, camera, email, web-browser, etc etc… The list would go on forever if I named the apps I use so lets put it this way. If you have an iphone in your pocket you pretty much have a laptop in your pocket and that is why the iPhone is the coolest thing out there right now.

China Unicom to start selling the iPhone in October

September 29, 2009 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

Hong Kong-based China Unicom released details today concerning its August announcement of a three-year deal to sell the iPhone. Sales of the iPhone will begin in October, dovetailing with its October 1st 3G network launch, and will be priced at approximately 5000 Yuan, or around US$730. The iPhone will be sold in both Apple retail stores and through Unicom’s own network of stores, and plans for the iPhone will range from 126 Yuan to 886 Yuan, or about US$18 to US$130. There will also be a handset subsidy, depending on the chosen plan above 126 Yuan, which maxes out at 4253 Yuan, or about US$623.
China Unicom competes heavily with the larger China Telecom, which is believed to be in negotiations to distribute the Palm Pre.

Via tuaw.com

Update: TomTom iPhone Car Cradle Prices Finally Out

September 28, 2009 :: Posted by - Thomas :: Category - News

TomTom Car Cradle

TomTom has finally released pricing for its iPhone car cradle, which is due for release next month. You can expect to lay down $120 when you go to pick up your cradle. That price doesn’t include the TomTom turn-by-turn iPhone software which will add an additional Read more…