iPhone 2008 SmartPhone Articles

More Evidence of the iPhone Nano Emerges 12/31/2008

There still isn't what any real hard evidence that Apple is preparing to launch an iPhone Nano, but the circumstantial evidence is piling up

Get an iPhone 3G for $99 12/30/2008

Until the end of the year, AT&T is selling some the Apple iPhone 3G units with 8 GB of storage for half the regular price. And there's a big

MobileFiles Pro Lets iPhone Users Edit Excel Documents 12/26/2008

QuickOffice Inc. taken a first step toward allowing Apple's iPhone line to work with Microsoft Office files by adding native Excel support.

Is This the iPhone Nano? 12/23/2008

An image has emerged that supposedly depicts a smaller, cheaper version of Apple's smartphone. This device is rumored to be in development n

iPhones Can Now Wirelessly Send Photos to HP Printers 12/23/2008

HP has released a free application that allows iPhone and iPod touch users to print photos to a wireless HP printer.

Apple May Be Prepping iPhone Nano 12/22/2008

Semi-reliable information indicates that Apple is working on a smaller, less expensive version of the iPhone.

iPhone Is Coming to Wal-Mart, Not for $99 12/18/2008

There still hasn't been an official announcement, but the details of Wal-Mart's plan to start offering the iPhone have leaked out.

Mobile Firefox on Its Way to Symbian S60, but Not iPhone, BlackBerry, or Android 12/17/2008

A comprehensive list is emerging of which operating systems will get versions of the mobile version of the Firefox web browser.

Easy iPhone 3G Unlocking Coming Soon 12/16/2008

The infamous iPhone Dev Team is close to releasing a user-friendly tool for unlocking the iPhone 3G, which will allow this smartphone to be

Microsoft Releases an iPhone App 12/14/2008

Microsoft, the company behind Windows Mobile, has released an application for the rival iPhone. Seadragon Mobile allows users to view image

Apple Positioning the iPhone as a Gaming Console 12/13/2008

A high-level Apple executive has stated something his company has only suggested in the past: the iPhone is a mobile gaming console.

myPower Protects the iPhone 3G, Also Doubles its Battery Life 12/11/2008

Tekkeon has unveiled myPower for iPhone, a leather sleeve with a rechargeable lithium polymer battery inside.

iPhone Coming to Wal-Mart... Possibly at $99 12/8/2008

Wal-Mart may soon begin offering Apple's iPhone, if unconfirmed reports are correct. And there has been speculation that this smartphone wil

New App Simplifies Using AT&T's Wi-Fi Service with an iPhone 12/4/2008

Easy Wi-Fi for AT&T takes the hassle out of accessing an AT&T hotspot with an iPhone.

iPhone 2.2 Update Adds Google Street View, Walking Directions, and More 11/21/2008

The newly-released iPhone 2.2 update brings a number of enhancements, many of which are related to Google Maps.

My Little Tank for iPhone/iPod Touch Released 11/18/2008

Handmark has released Astraware's popular game, My Little Tank, for iPhone/iPod Touch devices

Google Voice-Recognition Search Coming First to iPhone, not Android 11/17/2008

Google is going to release an application that will let users enter search terms on a smartphone by just saying them aloud.

BlackBerry Storm: A Potential iPhone Killer in the Enterprise 11/14/2008

Although Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM) refuses to say so explicitly, the company has delivered to enterprises a viable alternative to the iP

AT&T Commits to iPhone Tethering Plan 11/8/2008

iPhone users can do a great deal with their smartphone, but one thing they can't is use it as a modem for their laptop. This may soon change

Apple Appoints New Head of iPhone/iPod Engineering 11/4/2008

Apple has just named a former IBM vice president as the new head of its iPhone and iPod hardware engineering teams.

Handmark Announces Glyph for iPhone/iPod Touch 11/4/2008

Handmark has announced that the puzzle game Glyph is now available on the the Apple App Store.

Apple Blocking Opera Mini for iPhone 10/31/2008

Opera Software has created a version of Opera mini for the iPhone, but Apple is preventing the release of this browser.

iPhone, BlackBerry Users Get Free Wi-Fi Service from AT&T 10/30/2008

Access to AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots is now available for Apple iPhone customers for free. The same will soon be true for AT&T subscribers who have

iTalk Brings Sound Recording to iPhone/iPod touch... for Free 10/29/2008

Griffin Technology has introduced iTalk, a free application for the iPhone and iPod touch that allows users to create high-quality recording

Google Earth Now Available for iPhone/iPod Touch 10/27/2008

Google has released a version of its Google Earth application for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch.

Apple Sells 6.8 Million iPhones in 3 Months 10/22/2008

Apple, Inc. saw tremendous growth in the number of iPhones sold last quarter, and AT&T is reaping benefits from this smartphone, too.

OLO Computer Previews a Netbook Companion for the iPhone 10/15/2008

An image of a iPhone dock/smartphone accessory, similar to the Celio Redfly, has been making the rounds. However, contrary to published repo

Developer Creates Dual-Boot Smartphone: iPhone and Windows Mobile *UPDATED* 10/13/2008

An application that will allow Apple's smartphone to run Windows Mobile -- and its associated software -- will soon be available. If it isn'

Talking English Dictionary Released for the iPhone/iPod Touch 10/12/2008

Paragon Software releases a Talking English Dictionary for Apple's smartphones and handhelds.

i.TV Introduces TV and Movie Guide for iPhone/iPod touch 10/10/2008

i.TV has released an interactive TV and movie guide application for iPhone/iPod touch devices.

BlackBerry Getting an iPhone-like App Store 10/7/2008

Along with a touchscreen-based smartphone, RIM is reportedly readying an software store to rival Apple's App Store called the BlackBerry App

iPhone 3G Tops the U.S. List of Consumer Smartphones 10/6/2008

The latest from Apple was the best-selling smartphone sold to consumers during the summer of this year. This was followed up by devices from

German Explanatory Dictionary Released for iPhone/iPod touch 10/5/2008

Paragon Software has released a German Explanatory Dictionary called Duden for Apple's handheld and smartphone.

Adobe Has Flash Player for iPhone Almost Ready 10/1/2008

Adobe has nearly completed work on a Flash player for the iPhone, but it is Apple's decision whether this app ever gets released.

Could the iPhone Be Coming to Verizon? 9/30/2008

If an unconfirmed report is correct, Verizon Wireless will release a version of the Apple iPhone in 2009.

Last.fm Releases Updated Streaming Application for iPhone 9/29/2008

Last.fm has released an updated application for iPhone/iPod Touch devices with new features and improved usability.

PocketMac for Now Available for iPhone 9/24/2008

PocketMac for iPhone brings additional syncing and backup options to iPhone owners on Mac computers.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary Available for iPhone/iPod Touch 9/22/2008

Paragon Software has released the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary for Apple's smartphone and handheld.

Task2Gather Released for iPhone 9/17/2008

Task2Gather is a new web-based application for managing tasks on an iPhone.

PhatWare Launches Shaker for iPhone/iPod Touch 9/16/2008

Shaker offers a different take on a classic blocks game for iPhone and iPod touch devices.

Griffin Technology Announces Updated iPhone 3G Accessories 9/16/2008

Griffin Technologies has released a number of accessories designed to be compatible with the iPhone 3G.

Apple Announces Version 2.1 of iPhone Software to Come Friday 9/11/2008

Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch devices will get a boost in ability and performance when the recently announced version 2.1 software update be

ShoZu for iPhone Updated 9/8/2008

ShoZu has announced a new edition of its social media aggregator for iPhone and iPod Touch devices.

Apple Working to Fix iPhone 3G Connection Problems 8/21/2008

Earlier this week, Apple released an update for the system software on the iPhone 3G. The company has admitted this was created to help alle

Palringo for iPhone Adds Push-to-Talk Messaging 8/20/2008

The latest version of Palringo for iPhone includes Push-to-Talk -- walkie-talkie style voice instant messaging.

Apple Releases iPhone 2.0.2 Software Update 8/18/2008

The second minor update for the system software for Apple's smartphones is now available through iTunes.

HSBC Might Buy 200,000 iPhones 8/15/2008

Recently, Apple has been emphasizing the features that have been added to its smartphone to appeal to business users. One very large company

iPhone Encryption Is a Must for the Security-Conscious Enterprise 8/15/2008

Although the latest version of the iPhone has most of the features corporate smartphone users need, for many companies the lack of full devi

Multilingual Talking Dictionaries Available for iPhone/iPod Touch 8/14/2008

Paragon Software Group has launched a series of multilingual dictionaries for iPhone and iPod Touch. This includes dictionaries for English,

GTS World Racing Debutes for iPhone/iPod Touch 8/12/2008

Astraware has launched its first arcade-style title for the iPhone with the release of GTS World Racing. This is one of the first third-part

60 Million iPhone Apps Downloaded in 30 Days 8/11/2008

Apple CEO Steve Jobs said in an interview that over 60 million applications were downloaded in the first month the iPhone App Store was avai

Apple May Have the Ability to Remotely Squash iPhone Apps *UPDATED* 8/7/2008

According to an unconfirmed report from an iPhone expert, Apple can remotely disable select third-party applications on its smartphone.

Low-Cost iPhone nano Coming for Christmas? 8/5/2008

The feature that has attracted the most attention to the new iPhone 3G is its $200 price tag. While this is fairly low, Apple is supposedly

Apple Releases iPhone 2.0.1 Software Update 8/4/2008

A new version of the system software for Apple's smartphone is now available through iTunes.

Apple Continues Blocking StyleTap Palm OS Emulator for iPhone 8/4/2008

Apple won't let StyleTap offer its Palm OS emulator through the official iPhone App Store, but the company isn't giving up.

eReader for iPhone/iPod Touch Updated to v1.1 8/4/2008

Earlier comments from Steve Jobs that electronic book readers will not be successful has not stopped Fictionwise from releasing an update of

AT&T Has an Exclusive on the iPhone Until 2010 8/3/2008

According to a new report, AT&T's contract that makes it the one and only provider of the iPhone in the U.S. will last until 2010, at least.

Mantis Bible Reader Released for iPhone/iPod Touch 8/1/2008

Mantis Bible is a new offline Bible reader for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch.

Stanford Offering iPhone Programming Course 7/31/2008

Stanford University (CA) will be offering an iPhone Programming Course as a part of its 2008 - 2009 course schedule.

Palringo Unified Instant Messaging Client Comes to the iPhone 7/30/2008

Palringo is a mobile instant messaging client that brings together IM services such as Google Talk, Yahoo IM, Windows Live Messenger, and se

Better GPS Support Coming to the iPhone 3G 7/25/2008

Apple has begun to give developers access to the next version of the iPhone 3G system software. This will reportedly make this smartphone m

Six Ways to Succesfully Compete with the iPhone 7/18/2008

Apple's iPhone has been a phenominal success, but other manufacturers and wireless service providers are gearing up their strategies to take

Mobile Tech News -- 1,000,000th iPhone 3G, 8 GB microSD, Opera Mobile 9.5 7/15/2008

1 Million iPhone 3Gs Sold During Launch Weekend Kingston Releases 8 GB microSD Card Opera Mobile 9.5 Public Beta Coming Later this Week

Apple iPhone 3G User Review 7/12/2008

The iPhone 3G is Apple's second-generation smartphone, and offers faster wireless networking than its predecessor, a GPS receiver, and an up

How I Got My iPhone 3G 7/12/2008

The iPhone 3G debuted early yesterday morning, and many people lined up in the pre-dawn hours at Apple and AT&T stores to be one of the firs

iPhone 2.0 Software Upgrade Now Officially Available... Sort Of 7/11/2008

On the same day Apple launched the second generation iPhone it has also released a system software upgrade that will bring many of the featu

iPhone 3G: Launch Day 7/11/2008

As of 8:00 am, Apple's much-anticipated iPhone 3G went on sale. The new device is an enhanced version of its predecessor, not a gigantic lea

iPhone 2.0 Software Upgrade Makes an Early Appearance 7/10/2008

Apple hasn't officially released the major system software upgrade for the original iPhone that it promised, but those eager to get their ha

Apple's iPhone App Store Launching Sooner than Expected 7/10/2008

One of the major new features coming to the iPhone 3G is support for third-party software. These will be sold through an official Apple appl

Survey Shows Very High Pre-Release Demand for iPhone 3G 7/9/2008

Apple's iPhone 3G is set to launch around the world on Friday, and according to one survey there's a great deal of demand for it.

iPhone vs. Android: a Study in Contrasts 7/3/2008

Apple's iPhone OS and Google's Android OS have a great deal in common; both are Linux-based operating systems for smartphones. But Ed Hardy'

Mobile Tech News -- Treo 755p Update, Free Astraware Software, GoogleTalk for iPhone 7/3/2008

Palm Releases System "Tune-Up" for Verizon's Treo 755p Astraware Celebrating with Free Software GoogleTalk for iPhone Updated

AT&T Releases Details of iPhone 3G Service Plans 7/2/2008

The iPhone 3G is slated to be available for purchase on July 11, and now details about AT&T's service plans that will accompany this smartph

Mobile Tech News - Five PDAmill Games, Trip Tracker for Windows Mobile, iPhone Cases, and More 6/30/2008

PDAmill Launches Five Games for Windows Mobile Smartphone/Standard Griffin's $50 Sale on iPhone Cases Trip Tracker for Windows Mobile Up

Leaked AT&T Memo Mentions MMS for iPhone 3G 6/28/2008

Support for MMS (multi-media messaging services) will finally come to Apple's smartphone line when the iPhone 3G is released, according to a

Apple May Get $325+ for Each iPhone 3G 6/23/2008

AT&T is going to pay Apple $325 for each iPhone 3G that gets sold, according to an analyst's report. And it may be paying more in some situa

Adobe Continuing to Work on Flash for the iPhone 6/22/2008

Apple hasn't shown much interest in putting Flash on the iPhone, but Adobe is still pursuing the project.

Analyst: Apple Will Sell 45 Million iPhones in a Year 6/18/2008

At the launch of the original iPhone, Apple's Steve Jobs set a goal of selling 10 million of them by 2009. Some analysts are predicting tha

iPhone 3G Fast but Lacks Management Tools Mobile Enterprises Need 6/13/2008

Apple is clearly trying to reach into the enterprise mobility market with the new iPhone, but the device still lacks the management tools en

Mobile Tech News -- Better PIM for iPhone, Intellisync Discontinued, PocketPCTechs Discount 6/12/2008

Pocket Informant Coming to the iPhone Intellisync Being Discontinued 10% Discount from PocketPCTechs

AT&T Gives the Details on iPhone 3G Accounts 6/10/2008

AT&T -- the exclusive carrier for Apple's second-generation smartphone in the U.S. -- has revealed that there will be a few changes for thos

iPhone 3G Is Official, but Not Yet Here 6/9/2008

Apple's CEO Steve Jobs has just unveiled the long-awaited iPhone 3G, the second-generation of his company's smartphone. This device is not,

SlingPlayer Mobile Definitely Coming to iPhone 6/9/2008

Sling Media has confirmed earlier reports that an iPhone version of its SlingPlayer Mobile software is in development. This will give Slingb

StyleTap Commits to Palm OS Emulator for iPhone 6/1/2008

StyleTap Inc. has announced plans to release a version of its Palm OS emulator for the iPhone and the iPod touch, which will allow over 20,0

Phillips Announces X-Connect Windows Mobile iPhone Competitor 5/16/2008

Phillips has announced a new touchscreen-oriented Windows Mobile phone, with features and design similar to the upcoming 3G iPhone.

New Spy Shot Helps Confirm the Look of the iPhone 2 5/8/2008

Last week, several pictures supposedly depicting the upcoming version of the iPhone appeared on the Web. Now, an image from a second source

Mobile Tech News -- SD Sync Updated, New Astraware Game, iPhoneRingToneMaker Sale, Centro TV Ad 5/8/2008

SD Sync Updated with Two-Way Synchronization Hidden Expedition: Titanic Now Available for Symbian S60 and UIQ Two Day Sale on iPhoneRing

iPhone: Corporate Threat or Menace? 5/6/2008

After a year in which the iPhone was the big dog in the consumer smartphone market, Apple is getting ready to make some changes that will pu

Possible New Pictures of the iPhone 3G Appear 5/2/2008

Despite its best efforts, Apple hasn't been able to keep a lid on next-generation iPhone leaks, and what are supposedly pictures of this upc

iPhone 3G Could Cost as Little as $200 4/30/2008

According to an unconfirmed report, AT&T intends to sell the second-generation iPhone for considerably less than the current one.

Mobile Tech News -- iPhone in Canada, SlingPlayer Mobile Updated, Nokia Maps Gets Traffic Info 4/30/2008

iPhone Coming to Canada's Rogers SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Mobile and Symbian S60 Updated Nokia Maps 2.0 Adds Real-Time Traffic Inf

iPhone 3G Production To Start off in Huge Numbers 4/29/2008

Apple is very confident about the success of of the iPhone 3G, as it has reportedly ordered millions of units to be ready in June.

Mobile Tech News -- Astraware Platypus Released, TripTracker Updated, Make VoIP Calls with iPhone 4/16/2008

Astraware Releases the Squishiest Shoot-em-Up Ever TripTracker 4.0 Now Available from iambic fring VoIP client Available for the Apple i

More Evidence of the iPhone 3G Emerges 4/9/2008

For the benefit of anyone who still has doubts, buried in the software Apple has released to developers is strong evidence that the next gen

iPhone 3G Coming in Less Than 60 Days? 4/7/2008

Wall Street Journal's technology pundit says a version of the iPhone with 3G cellular-wireless access is coming in the next two months.

A Possible Glimpse of the Next Apple iPhone 4/5/2008

Rumors on the next version of the iPhone have been coming thick and fast in the last week or so. The most recent of these is the first to sa

Mobile Tech News -- Power Search For iPhone, Astraware Boardgames, Treo 500 Voicemail Update, and More 4/3/2008

Wayfinder Announces Power Search Web Application For iPhone/iPod Touch Astraware Releases Boardgames for Symbian S60 and UIQ Palm Treo

Reports on the 3G iPhone Coming Thick and Fast 3/29/2008

There is little doubt that Apple intends to follow up the current iPhone with a version that offers 3G wireless networking. The only questio

Mobile Tech News -- iPhone SDK Update, SlingPlayer Mobile News, CBS News Mobile Website 3/28/2008

iPhone SDK Beta 2 Now Available SlingPlayer Mobile Coming to UIQ Smartphones CBS News Launches Smart Mobile Website

Microsoft May Bring Office Suite to the iPhone 3/25/2008

Among the most requested software for the iPhone is a suite of applications to allow users to work with Microsoft Office files. One company

Gartner Changes Mind, Says iPhone Appropriate for Business Users 3/24/2008

When the iPhone was first released, the IT analysis firm Gartner discouraged its use by businesses. However, a recent announcement by Apple

Adobe Chief Promises Flash Player for iPhone *UPDATED* 3/19/2008

Last month, Apple CEO Steve Jobs said that Adobe Flash wasn't coming to the iPhone. Now, Adobe's CEO has said -- colloquially speaking -- Nu

iPhone is Top Mobile Device for Web Access 3/18/2008

The measurement firm M:Metrics reported today that 85% of iPhone users accessed news and information on the Web in the month of January. Tha

Developers Show Strong Interest in iPhone Development *Updated* 3/14/2008

In the first few days after Apple released a beta of the iPhone SDK Software Development Kit (SDK), it was downloaded a surprising number of

RIM Founder Mike Lazaridis Discusses BlackBerry's Outages and Advantages -- and Upstart iPhone 3/13/2008

Two high-profile outages and the iPhone incursion might make one wonder whether BlackBerry's days are numbered. Don't tell Mike Lazaridis, f

iPhone Apps Will Not Offer Multitasking 3/12/2008

Apple has quietly revealed a critical fact about its smartphone: applications developers create for the iPhone will only be able to run one

DataViz Optimistic about iPhone Development, StyleTap Slightly Less So 3/11/2008

Two companies that potentially could create very important applications for the iPhone and iPod touch have expressed cautious optimism about

Apple Gives the Details on iPhone Third-Party Software 3/6/2008

Apple has just given the world its first look at the system it is putting together to allow developers to create and distribute third-party

iPhone Gets More Business-like with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 3/6/2008

Apple is holding an event dedicated to the iPhone today, and the first major announcement is that this smartphone will soon get support for

iPhone Users: No Flash for You 3/5/2008

Apple's annual shareholders meeting was yesterday, and CEO Steve Jobs had good news and bad news for iPhone users and shareholders.

Apple May Greatly Restrict iPhone and iPod touch Applications 2/29/2008

Although Apple, Inc. is going to finally allow developers to release approved applications for the iPhone and iPod touch, according to an un

iPhone and iPod touch Software Development Tools Finally Coming Next Week 2/27/2008

Apple has just admitted it's going to miss its self-imposed February deadline to releasing the tools that developers will need to create of

Apple Releases Slightly Mysterious System Software Update for the iPhone, iPod touch 2/27/2008

Apple, Inc. has released a firmware update for the iPhone and iPod touch, and while this definitely takes care of a few bugs, it might also

iPhone Used to Visit Google 50 Times More than Any Other Handset 2/26/2008

Google keeps track of what types of mobile devices use its search service, and company executives were recently surprised to discover that t

StyleTap May Bring Palm OS Applications to the iPhone 2/24/2008

StyleTap is considering releasing an application that will allow users to run Palm OS programs on an Apple iPhone.

Apple May Be Getting Ready To Drop the iPhone's and iPod touch's Price 2/19/2008

Apple will reportedly lower the cost of both the iPhone and iPod touch in the near future. The price of both models will supposedly decrease

Apple Doubles the iPhone's and iPod touch's Storage Capacities 2/5/2008

Apple today launched new iPhone and iPod touch models which have double the memory of their predecessors, the first time either of these dev

27% of iPhones Are Unlocked 1/30/2008

In theory, everyone in the U.S. who has an iPhone is an AT&T customer, as this telecom has an exclusive contract with Apple. In reality, mor

AT&T Unveils iPhone Service Plans for Business Users 1/21/2008

AT&T is now offering a variety of data service plans for customers who are using Apple's iPhone. These cost less than the plans for consumer

Samsung Reportedly Preparing iPhone Lookalike Running Windows Mobile 1/17/2008

According to a report out of Italy, Samsung may be prepping a Windows Mobile 6.1 device that mimics the look and some functions of the iPhon

Software Updates Bring Email to the iPod touch, GPS-Like Function to the iPhone 1/15/2008

Steve Jobs has used part of his Macworld Expo keynote address to unveil a pair of system software updates for the iPhone and iPod touch, as

The Missing Sync Now Available for iPhone 1/4/2008

Popular cross-platform synchronization software The Missing Sync by Mark/Space is now available for users of the Apple iPhone. This applicat