Fring VoIP Client Brings Skype To The Apple iPhone, iPod Touch
April 16, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - Fring, the highly-popular VoIP cleint which combines several VoIP networks, including Skype, has revealed a new version of Fring for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch.
Fring is a VoIP client which gives full access to networks such as Skype, MSN, Google Talk, ICQ, Twitter, Yahoo!, as well as AIM. Read more
Netblender Links iPhone, iPod Touch To Blu-ray Players, Including PS3
April 10, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - A new company by the name of Netblender has come out with a brand new program called BD Touch, for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch. The new program allows users to connect their iPhone or iPod Touch to their Blu-ray players. including the Sony PS3, through an internet link.
The first Blu-ray player which will use this new technology is none other than the Sony PlayStation 3. Read more
Microsoft Working On Apps For Apple iPhone, iPod Touch
March 26, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - According to reports, Microsoft is working on apps for the Apple iPhone. Microsoft has apparently assigned a team to work with the iPhone software development kit to create software. The apps will run on both the iPhone and iPod Touch.
Tom Hibbons of Microsoft’s Specialized Devices and Applications Group stated that they are excited to develop software for the iPhone. Read more
Review: DLO Portable Speakers for iPhone
March 20, 2008
DLO Portable Speakers for iPhone
iPhone Hardware Review
Manufacturer: Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO)
Price: $49.99
DLO.com
Having a nice set of speakers to go along with your iPhone or iPod Touch is something which can be a bit challenging. This is because, usually, the most high-quality sound experience will come from the more bulky and expensive speakers, while the true portable speakers may be cheaper, but may also carry a lesser quality sound. DLO is going for the happy medium, and has succeeded with the Portable Speakers for iPhone.
These are extremely portable speakers; that has to be said right from the start. They are very compact and the design makes them look quite stylish on any desk, at the beach, etc. Read more
Apple Bringing Unlimited Music Option to iTunes Store
March 19, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - Apple is reportedly in talks with major music companies to bring a new service to the iTunes Store. This new service would be an option for consumers to pay one price with the purchase of their iPod or iPhone, and have access to every single thing on the iTunes music library for free.
This type of unlimited access model is something that iTunes users have been asking Apple to do for years now. Read more
Apple WWDC 2008 To Feature iPhone SDK In June
March 14, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - In a yearly event, Apple brings together developers at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) to talk about various tools for technology, developing, etc. The event this year is set for June 9-13, 2008, and is expected to feature the iPhone SDK.
It is believed that the focus of WWDC this year is going to be the iPhone software development kit (SDK). Read more
Apple Sued Over iTunes Patent Infringement
March 13, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - A company by the name of ZapMedia has filed a lawsuit against Apple, stating that Apple is guilty of patent infringement. The lawsuit states that Apple’s iTunes Store uses patented technologies for distributing digital media over the internet.
ZapMedia filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Read more
Japan Launches Safety Investigation of Apple iPod
March 12, 2008
Tokyo (dbTechno) - Japan has launched a safety investigation of Apple’s iPod line. This comes after the popular iPod nano media players shot out sparks while being recharged in Japan just a few months ago.
Back in January, while an iPod nano was being recharged, sparks flew out of it. There was no one hurt in the incident, and Apple has already stated they are looking into what caused the sparks to fly out. Read more
Nike and Apple Bring Nike + iPod To Your Local Gym
March 4, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - Nike and Apple have teamed up with major gym equipment makers Life Fitness, Precor, Star Trac, and Technogym, to make cardio equipment Nike + iPod friendly. Needless to say, Nike and Apple are coming to a gym near you very soon!
The cardio equipment is going to be equipped to be able to allow you to upload all of your workouts straight to NikePlus.com. Read more
Apple Misses 1,000 Mark for iTunes Movie Rental Service
March 3, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - According to reports, Apple has fallen short of their promised 1,000 movies for the rent through the iTunes Store by the end of February. They currently, as of last Friday, only had 399 movies available for rent.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced back at MacWorld that they would kick off a rental service through the iTunes Store. Read more
