If getting organized at home or work tops your list of good intentions for the New Year, think digital this year. I have three easy-to-use solutions to help simplify the process - for home, business and your mobile life

1) Organize on the go. Bento for iPhone and iPod Touch ($4.99) consistently ranks as one of the most popular portable productivity apps on Apple's App Store. Managing To Do Lists, Schedules, Projects - even your Diet Log and Recipes - has never been easier.

2) There's a template for that! Mac owners have even more organizing options with Bento 3, the personal database for the Mac. To get started fast, this stylish personal database comes loaded with 35 templates. Add Bento Template Exchange, a free template-swapping online resource, and there are hundreds more to choose from. (See examples below and online: http://solutions.filemaker.com/database-templates/ )

3) Add some digital muscle to your small business. Windows and Mac users will find FileMaker Pro 10 an ideal solution for organizing and managing people, projects, assets and more. Create a powerful database in minutes and choose from 30 starter solutions to get productive - instantly.

Just a few of the many Bento Templates for Organizing your life and work in 2010:

Vehicle Logbook. Track mileage and expenses or distance traveled. Even automatically calculates fuel economy and reimbursement details.

http://solutions.filemaker.com/database-templates/detail.jsp?serial=2549827

Equipment Inventory. Managing boat equipment (or home, garage, etc.), including serial numbers, warranty, maintenance and replacement part information.

http://solutions.filemaker.com/database-templates/detail.jsp?serial=2550965

Receipt Manager. Log important purchases all year long, including a digital copy of each receipt.

http://solutions.filemaker.com/database-templates/detail.jsp?serial=2550953

Medical Records - Keep all your appointments in one place, with addresses, pharmacies, medical notes and expenses accessible anytime, anywhere. (Template available for pet records too!)

http://solutions.filemaker.com/database-templates/detail.jsp?serial=2550681

Car Shopping. Make the right choice by comparing multiple cars in grid view. Track make, model and history, store interior and exterior shots, rate the condition of each and include a location map to the dealership.

http://solutions.filemaker.com/database-templates/detail.jsp?serial=2550569

Home Media Collection - Manage your home media collection, including DVDs, Movies, and VHS tapes.

a href="http://solutions.filemaker.com/database-templates/detail.jsp?serial=2550846"> http://solutions.filemaker.com/database-templates/detail.jsp?serial=2550846

Wine Cellar. Track important details about your wine collection, from vineyard, vintage and varietal names to price and tasting notes. Rate each wine and store an image of its label for easy selection.

http://solutions.filemaker.com/database-templates/detail.jsp?serial=2549845

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/30/2009 04:59:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Besides HotSync in v2.0 many of you already successfully use (a detailed tutorial is available here), by completing the update you get more features and surprises: full screen mode, quick keyboard mode switch, improved reset functionality, reduced power consumption when idle and more. The complete list of v2.0 features and improvements is available at Tech Spec page on our website.

The favorite new feature in Classic v2.0 might be preloaded ClassicApps, a bundle of free Palm OS applications that you can get if you simply tap Install Free Apps option from the Classic menu.

When download and installation are completed, you will be able to use some of the most popular Palm OS applications through Classic on your Pre. Some of them are completely free while some are time-limited trials. Here is the list of apps that you get with a single tap in Classic:

A complete list of the Palm OS applications bundled with Classic can be found here .

Classic is one of the most used applications on my Pre. Now with the ability to HotSync it really is having two of the best smartphone operating systems on one device. If you have a Pre, do yourself a favor and get Classic. It will open your Pre up to the thousands of Palm OS applications already available.

Labels: palm, palm os, palm webos, pre, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/06/2009 10:00:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

There is a lot of interest from developers to create applications for the Palm Pre and Palm webOS. Instead of waiting for Palm to add more software titles to the App Catalog, two developers have created applications that make it easy to install Homebrew applications on the Pre. The first application is webOS Quick Install by Jason Robitaille. This application allows you to easily install applications via a desktop application. It works on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.

The second application is called fileCoaster . This application allows you to download and install applications OTA on your Pre. No computer required.

The Palm webOS Homebrew community is alive and kicking. Developers are posting new applications every day over @ PreCentral . This should be music to Palm's ears. Palm webOS is proving to be an OS that developers want to make apps for, and by the amount of applications coming out it only proves that it's an easy OS to create great applications for.

Labels: palm, palm webos, pre, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/27/2009 10:37:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Agendus is one of those applications that is a favorite on each platform it runs on. I've used it on Palm OS, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, Palm webOS (via Classic), and now iPhone. Agendus 1.01 for iPhone has been released .

The following is a quick rundown of some of the things that make Agendus shine.

» Easy Navigation. Agendus for iPhone takes advantage of the unique page transitions, finger scrolling capabilities and ease of getting where you need to, for which the iPhone is known for.

» Customize to your liking. The preferences panel provides a variety of options allowing to fine-tune the app and its behavior to the user's liking.

» Ready for iPhone OS 3.0. Agendus if fully compatible with iPhone OS 2.2 and above. Additionally, special care has been placed into making sure the app is compatible with the new OS 3.0.

» iPod Touch. The majority of the features in Agendus for iPhone can be used on the iPod Touch, including the Over-the-Air facilities (via WiFi), with the only limitations being placing phone calls and text messaging.

» Multi-Function Today View. Agendus for iPhone consolidates in one view your tasks, along with Real-time Weather Conditions (plus a 9-day forecast), an inspirational Quote of the Day and an informative Day in History snippet, each retrieved and updated with a simple touch over the related slot.

» Customize the Today View. You can rearrange the position of each Today View slot. Also, each slot is collapsible to show/hide the related information. It's also possible to define how many and what type of task to show.

» Contact List. Agendus reads from and writes to the built-in contact related storages of the iPhone, therefore any addition or modification made in Agendus is immediately reflected in the native Contacts App and vice versa.

» Expanded Contact View. In addition to the straightfoward Contact list, Agendus for iPhone features its unique "Expanded" mode, which shows the associated contact photo, as well as all of the phone numbers and emails directly on the list. Tapping on these numbers/emails will dial or start a new email message instantly. » Tasks List. Agendus introduces a missing component on the iPhone: tasks (to-dos) and provides a number of facilities allowing complete task manipulation

Check out a full run down of all the features of Agendus for iPhone .

Labels: iphone os, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/17/2009 02:46:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

PreCentral is reporting that Palm OS HotSync will be coming to Classic for Palm webOS. There's no ETA, but it will be free for current users. MotionApps , makers of Classic want to ensure all 3rd party conduits work before release.

Labels: palm os, palm webos, pre, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/16/2009 10:09:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Studio City, CA (PRWEB) July 7, 2009 -- The popular free music download website Kazaa is planning to release a major new service that is hoped to shake up the online media industry, currently dominated by iTunes. Kazaa hopes to build on their success and continue to build brand loyalty and differentiate themselves from iTunes, Napster, Amazon and Rhapsody. The new service will allow Kazaa members the ability to upload and share their Standard and High Definition videos direct with the Kazaa community. Anticipation for this service has been monumental as it completes an integral piece in the development of a more comprehensive product for their membership.

This exciting addition will allow for home videos and HD quality movies to be transferred for free. Members will be given the opportunity to share videos, HD movies, photos and documents freely and without restriction. The capacity to network within the community has been increased to meet the demands of users seeking a multifaceted approach for social networking. Kazaa now supports any phone that can connect to a PC. The Palm PRE was the first device to handle full feaure Kazaa HD quality movies.

They are going to come at you like they came at 'tereastarr,'

Labels: palm webos, pre, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/07/2009 08:03:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Labels: palm, palm webos, pre, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/22/2009 11:59:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Palm has released webOS 1.0.3 for the Palm Pre. Pre owners can download the update OTA immediately. Palm has listed features of webOS 1.0.3:

Calendar

* Events created in your Google calendar—either in Calendar on your phone or in Google online—that contain a symbol or accented character in the event name can now synchronize. Previously, including a symbol or accented character in an event name prevented the event from synchronizing.

* Changes made to Google events on the phone now sync with Google online within a few minutes.

* The sync interval for Google events has been decreased from every few hours to every 15 minutes.

Clock

* If you create a weekday alarm on a weekend, the alarm sounds only on weekdays. Previously the alarm would sound on the weekend also.

Contacts

* Changes made to Google contacts on the phone now sync with Google online within a few minutes.

* The sync interval for Google contacts has been decreased from every few hours to every 15 minutes.

Email

* Power performance in areas where wireless coverage is sporadic or unavailable has been enhanced.

* Non-SSL Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) mail servers are now supported.

Other

* Miscellaneous updates for Email, Phone, and other applications.

Labels: palm, palm webos, pre, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/19/2009 07:52:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

MarkSpace has launched The Missing Sync for Palm Pre .

The Missing Sync works with Mac applications you already know and use — Address Book, iTunes, iCal, Entourage, Safari and iPhoto — to let you transfer and sync information and files between your Mac and Pre.

The Missing Sync for Palm Pre works with Palm Synergy™ so that contacts from Address Book on your Mac can be viewed together on your Pre in a single list that links them with contacts from Google and Facebook accounts. Calendars from iCal can be viewed or layered together in a single view with other calendars.

Synchronize contacts and calendars automatically and wirelessly, via WiFi - even when the Pre is sitting on a Palm Touchstone™ charger. Transfer and sync music, ringtones, photos, files, and videos fast with a USB cable.

The Missing Sync for Palm Pre makes your Pre and Mac close companions.

Labels: palm webos, pre, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/11/2009 11:20:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

The Palm Pre webOS Root Image has been leaked allowing people to begin making their own applications. The application above is the first application, it adds a 5 second timer to the Camera application (unfortunately is overwrites the Nascar application). We should start seeing some really cool apps and features added to the Pre as more developers tinker with the root image.

Labels: palm, palm webos, pre, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/10/2009 10:29:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Keep using Palm OS applications you've grown to love. With Classic you can use mature and perfected applications that have been developed over the years and run them on your new powerful Pre. Just go ahead, have it all.

While the Pre is going to debut with only around 20 applications in the App Catalog one of those apps will let you run thousands of Palm OS applications on your Pre right now. Classic can be downloaded via the App Catalog on the Pre. A 7 day fully functional trial is available, Classic will cost $29.99 upon registering.

$29.99 is a bit expensive for an application, and I have a feeling the price will get reduced like many iPhone developers did when they realized people aren't going to pay that much for an application. If you're getting a Pre and you want the ability to run thousands of Palm OS applications along with new Palm webOS applications right out of the gate give Classic a try (at least you can try before you buy with Palm's App Catalog;) ).

Labels: palm os, palm webos, pre, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/05/2009 09:14:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 4/20/2009 12:00:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Labels: palm, palm os, palm webos, pre, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 4/19/2009 10:31:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

We just wanted to let you know that BlackBerry versions of Agendus, Health & Diet Manager, SnappySeeker, EzQuote and Tipper are available at both stores as well as directly from us. By expanding our distribution channels, we are striving to make it as easy as possible for BlackBerry users to have access to our titles.

iambic's world class applications are now available in the BlackBerry App World store right on your BlackBerry. BlackBerry users can also download the MobiHand App Store and try out iambic's applications through the MobiHand App Store.

I'm a huge fan of iambic's applications. No matter what mobile device I'm using at the moment, whether it's my Treo 755p, my iphone 3G, a Windows Mobile device, or a Blackberry, iambic's apps are on my device.

Labels: blackberry, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 4/04/2009 04:39:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

I've been looking forward to the Pre since I first saw it in January. I was glad Palm's webOS appeared to have a seriously bright future, I'm still amazed at the things it can do. I'll admit I've used other smartphones and enjoyed some. I carry an iPhone 3G and a Treo 755p (crazy, I know). Palm OS (the ancient one ;) )still in my opinion has the hands down best PIM suite. I use the "old school" Palm built Tasks, Memos, and Contacts religiously. It's still the fastest way to enter and retrieve my information hands down.

When I saw "Classic" today it made me want the Pre even more. I could use those "old school" Palm built, Palm OS apps on my new Pre if I felt like I really needed them back. I could also use some of my favorite Palm OS apps like Agendus or PocketTunes just to name a few. I could use most of the apps that I've purchased over the 10 years that I've been using the Palm OS.

Trust me, I'm looking very forward to all the new features and new applications that will be coming to the Pre and Palm webOS, but it makes me even more psyched that with one application I can go "back to the future". Hats off to MotionApps and Palm for "Classic".

Labels: palm webos, pre, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 4/01/2009 09:22:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Labels: palm, palm os, palm webos, pre, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/29/2009 01:33:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

This BusinessWeek article is a great read showing the many wise decisions Palm made leading up to the announcement of the Pre. Check it out!

Labels: palm, palm webos, pre, smartphone, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/24/2009 10:02:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Labels: 3G iPhone, app store, iphone, satellite radio, software, touch

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/03/2009 08:53:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

I saw the above video over @ PreThinking showing a new Palm OS application that brings some of the Pre Palm webOS UI to Palm OS devices. This new application is called TealOS .

"More than just a visual skin, TealOS is a multi-functional application launcher that gives your time-honored handheld the exciting look and feel of the newest devices. Providing a powerful and intuitive way to organize your activities and work flow, it runs under PalmOS but simulates the card-based interface of WebOS on the new Palm Pre. TealOS comes complete with support for thumbnail image cards, a translucent applications screen, customizable background images, and even a popup wave launcher. While keeping your existing phone and applications, it's the next best thing to a brand new phone."

I installed Teal OS on my Treo 755p and am really impressed by what the developer of Teal OS has been able to do. If you're waiting for the Pre or want to breathe some new life into your ancient Palm OS device ;) check Teal OS out, very cool!!!

Labels: palm os, palm webos, pre, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/21/2009 03:43:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

In an interview with Bloomberg at the Davos, Switzerland event, Adobe chief Shantanu Narayen describes development as a complicated two-way process rather than maintaining the previous image of a one-sided effort that would depend on App Store approval before it could launch.

"It’s a hard technical challenge, and that’s part of the reason Apple and Adobe are collaborating," he says. "The ball is in our court. The onus is on us to deliver." Via AppleInsider .

Labels: iphone, iphone 3G, iphone os, software, touch

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/31/2009 11:53:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

The Handcase launch most of its applications for the new Palm platform. The applications, more than 100, that serve all types of user, and need to be corporate, professional, medical, personal, entertainment, utilities and security, will be launched for the new Palm platform as web services. For whom is already user of any of the applications, will be entitled to migrate to the new charge.

"This plan was already being developed, almost a year. With the launch of the new Palm platform, just announced the anticipated launch of the future." Explains Ricardo Garay CEO of Handcase. "Imagine our application so Doctor shared with their patients, or the Voyage sharing travel experiences with friends, or the HotCar with tuning its settings. Imagine more than 100 applications with powerful features, with the option of sharing. In the coming months detail how everything will work. " Garay concludes.

Labels: palm, palm webos, pre, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/09/2009 06:06:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/06/2009 02:35:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Labels: apple, os x, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/06/2009 12:29:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

iWork '09 has made an appearance on Apple's download page . When you click the link you are taken to a trial download of iWork '08, so it looks like that will change this afternoon.

Labels: apple, os x, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/06/2009 09:37:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Aerize Email Alerts previews each Email with the senders picture and name, the subject of the email, and a brief preview. A simple and clean popup notification allows Email in any application; whether you're browsing the web, composing an Email, or playing games, you won't have to exit to check on important Emails. BlackBerry

Email may be great, with Aerize Email Alerts it's even better!
* Easily identify Email - See the senders picture and name, the subject of the email, and a brief preview
* Enhance normal operation - Preview Email while in any application or game
* Cure BlackBerry Jitters - Don't miss an important email or lose focus when a new email arrives
* One-Click functionality - Easily open, mark as read, or delete the message

Free 7 Day Trial - Aerize products come with a complementary 7 day trial period to ensure the application meets your needs and works properly on your device. Aerize Email Alerts is currently available at $10.00. Go ahead, download and try it now!

Labels: blackberry, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/13/2008 01:22:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

- Swipe Left: Go back in history (hold Cmd to open it in a tab)

- Swipe Right: Go forward in history

- Swipe Up: Go to the top of the page

- Swipe Down: Go to the end of the page

- Pinch Together: Zoom out

- Pinch Apart: Zoom in

- Twist Right: Next tab

- Twist Left: Previous tab

Labels: macbook, macbook air, macbook pro, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/10/2008 12:44:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

In the video above someone has managed to install Windows Mobile on an iPhone. The video clearly shows Windows Mobile running on an iPhone, it also shows how apps take a long time to load (almost a little slower than Windows Mobile running on hardware made for it). No word of when and if the software will be released. Don't hold your breath to get in the App Store, as Apple will 100% reject it.

Sometimes just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

Labels: 3G iPhone, iphone, software, windows mobile

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/15/2008 12:02:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Spreadsheet is a professional tool for creating spreadsheets on the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Spreadsheet provides a scrollable zoomable view, along with cell formatting features and a host of standard spreadsheet functions. It includes the following features:

1. Multiple cell types, including Numeric, Date, Time, Currency, Percentage and Text

2. Cell formatting options, including bold, italic, text and background color, cell sizes and alignments.

3. Copy/cut/paste operations.

4. A range of functions, including date/time, math, statistical, string and trigonometric functions.

5. Export (via email) to external spreadsheet applications.

Spreadsheet is available exclusively on iTunes for $7.99. Click here to purchase it now.

Labels: app store, iphone, iphone 3G, software, touch

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 9/29/2008 12:45:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Labels: iphone, iphone 3G, jailbreak, software, touch

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 9/16/2008 09:58:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

"Addition released their application iPhoneModem Saturday through the MMi Cydia source. They describe it as "an application for the iPhone that aims at making it really easy to use the iPhone's internet connection on your computer," and they deliver.

iPhoneModem makes tethering a 10 second process. For those of you running OS X Leopard (iPhoneModem is actively working on the desktop client for MacOS 10.4 and Microsoft Windows, as well as a 1.x iPhone version of the app), you simply install their Leopard app (200kb .dmg direct download), open it, and press connect. This will automatically create an ad-hoc network named iPhoneModem on your Mac." To get more information about iPhoneModem head over to ModMyiFone .

Labels: iphone, iphone 3G, jailbreak, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 9/13/2008 06:27:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Apple has released the iPod touch 2.1 Software Update. Apple is charging iPod touch owners $9.95, the update is available through iTunes. Apple has announced that the 2.1 Software Update for iPhone owners will be available Friday for FREE.

Labels: software, touch

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 9/09/2008 11:37:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

One of my favorite applications for Palm OS and Windows Mobile is Agendus , and it's now available for BlackBerry users.

"We are happy to announce the availability in beta of Agendus for BlackBerry, the newest entry in our Agendus family of personal information management solutions.

Agendus for BlackBerry brings to BlackBerry phones the pragmatic features and functions that have made Agendus our flagship title on the Palm OS based Treo/Centro, as well as Windows Mobile and Symbian UIQ phones: It tightly integrates the built-in calendar, tasks, and contacts, and is intuitive to use.

Our goal is for Agendus for BlackBerry to deliver a one-stop solution for helping folks efficiently manage their busy schedule and everything else surrounding it.

We welcome and truly appreciate your feedback during this public beta period, which is a crucial time for us as we continuously refine and enhance Agendus to ensure that it fulfills (and and hopefully exceeds) expectations. We follow a close loop feedback process and will post updated beta versions as often as necessary during this period."

For more information and to download Agendus for blackBerry click here .

On Wednesday July 30, iambic will be offering Agendus for BlackBerry for half price, just $9.95.The purchaser will initially receive the current Beta version with an activation code that will work for the official release when it comes out.The upgrade will be seamless.

Click here on Wednesday July 30 to purchase Agendus for BlackBerry for half price.

Labels: blackberry, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/25/2008 03:15:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

"If you were wondering how I was doing push email tests on iPhone OS 2.0 and Vodafone UK, this is the reason why. The code wizard commandos at the iPhone Dev Team have been working on this non-stop since the early days of beta testing. In fact, I had iPhone OS 2.0 running on my iPhone since last week. That was version 5A345, two below 5A347, but identical in functionality.

Now that the official iPhone OS 2.0 is out, the iPhone Dev Team will release their Pwnage tool for everyone to unlock and jailbreak their iPhones soon."

Here's Gizmodo's video of MobileMe's Push Mail on an unlocked & Jailbroken iPhone 2.0 . Who would have thought 2.0 would be jailbroken and unlocked already???

Labels: iphone, jailbreak, mobileme, software, unlock

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/10/2008 05:14:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Labels: apple, iphone, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/10/2008 12:18:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

San Francisco, CA -- (June 12, 2008) – AOL announced that the company was recognized with an Apple Design Award for the development of AOL Radio for iPhone. The AOL developed application was highlighted during the "iPhone Developer Showcase" portion of the annual awards ceremony last night at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference in San Francisco and won the award for "Best Entertainment Application".

Built using Apple’s Beta iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK), the new application gives users immediate, free access to over 350 online radio stations, including 150 local CBS RADIO stations and custom channels plus more than 200 AOL Radio channels. The AOL Radio iPhone application will be available as a free download with the launch of Apple's App Store.

“We’re thrilled to be recognized by Apple for the work that has gone into AOL Radio for the iPhone,” said Kevin Conroy, Executive Vice President, AOL. "The API's available in the iPhone SDK provided us with all the tools necessary to quickly create a terrific version of AOL Radio for the iPhone OS and we're looking forward to adding streaming radio to the many great experiences available to iPhone users."

AOL Radio gives iPhone users immediate, free access to hundreds of best in breed stations including over 200 stations spanning 25 genres of music and an extensive collection of popular CBS RADIO programing, including WFAN-AM and 1010 WINS in New York, KLSX and KROQ in Los Angeles, WXRT in Chicago, and WVEE in Atlanta. In addition, AOL Radio’s 200-plus stations span 25 musical genres, including Awesome 80’s, Fresh 100, and Classic Rock.

AOL Radio for iPhone leverages iPhone’s Core Location framework to detect a user's location and automatically display CBS RADIO stations nearest to the user. Additionally, AOL Radio for iPhone automatically adapts to the current connection speed of the device providing low-bandwidth streams when on a cellular network versus higher quality audio for WiFi connections.

The award represents a significant milestone in AOL’s efforts to “get back to the Mac.” Over the past year, AOL reinvested in the Mac platform, creating new mobile and desktop experiences for the iPhone, iPod Touch and Macintosh computer. Using Apple’s tools and SDKs, as well as working closely with Apple’s design and development teams, AOL has launched a series of new applications including AOL Mobile Search, an optimized AOL.com portal and AOL Desktop for Mac.

**Update** Just got an email from AOL that the AOL Radio App will be available for FREE on launch day of the App Store.

Labels: aol, iphone, iphone sdk, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/12/2008 02:06:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Unless Apple's Australian iPod touch page made a huge mistake, it looks like the App Store will be available on June 27th. This also means that the iPhone 2.0 Firmware will also be released that day. Stay tuned.

Labels: apple, iphone, software, touch

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/11/2008 10:53:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

AppleInsider is reporting that the first third-party native iPhone applications will be ready Monday (iPhone OS 2.0 would have to be released Monday for this to happen).

Apple will announce immediate availability of the new iPhone for some regions next week.

Here's to hoping these rumors are facts come Monday.

Labels: apple, iphone, rumors, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/03/2008 06:26:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Apple will stop selling the .Mac service, existing .Mac users will have their @mac.com email addresses forwarded to @me.com.

"MobileMe is slated to include a host of new features, in addition, there will be new web interfaces for all aspects of MobileMe -- calendars will look just like iCal, Contacts will look just like they do in Address Book, etc. This is similar to the way .Mac Webmail works today, though we've heard that the new interfaces will be much snazzier (yes, that's a technical term). Apple should also be updating the .Mac dependent applications (iChat, iWeb, iPhoto etc.) to work with the new service. The new service will be backwards compatible with .Mac protocols for the time being."

MobileMe is expected to be available in late June/ early July.

MobileMe is already built in to the latest beta of the iPhone OS.

MobileMe will feature over-the-air syncing of contacts, calendars, and photos.

A version of MobileMe for Windows is planned.

Labels: apple, iphone, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/03/2008 06:08:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

In celebration of its 11th anniversary, Ilium will also be having a huge sale on all its software. This would be the perfect time to buy any of Ilium's great applications for 55% off!!!. You'll have 5 days to purchase Ilium software with a 55% discount by clicking here .

Labels: palm os, software, windows mobile

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/02/2008 12:00:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

"Palm is adding new hands-free capabilities to its smartphones as a result of an agreement with Nuance Communications.

Palm will use VSuite applications from Nuance for to hands-free, one-step access to mobile applications and content. VSuite's speech-based user interface will be included on the Palm Centro from AT&T (NYSE: T), and on the Treo 755p from Verizon (NYSE: VZ) Wireless. VSuite is also supported on all Palm OS-based Treo smartphones, Nuance said Wednesday.

VSuite works with simple one-step commands that Nuance said requires no training. Sample voice commands include name dialing from any name on a phone's contact list; digit-dialing a phone number ("Call 7815550000"); or message addressing for text, picture, and video messages ("Send text to John Smith mobile"). Voice prompts can also be used to look up contacts as well as open any application or menu on the phone, Nuance said.

n addition, Nuance also offers Voice Control, a subscription-based service for Palm users to connect to the mobile Web with voice commands. The service also allows users to dictate and send e-mail or text messages, create calendar entries, or do Web searches." Via Information Week .

It's great to hear that Palm will be adding this feature, I use Nuance Vsuite on my Sprint Treo 755p and swear by it.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/26/2008 08:13:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

So it looks like Adobe is going to make a version of Flash for the iPhone even though Steve Jobs said it just wasn't good enough.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/19/2008 01:40:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

"I can’t tell you how huge this is going to be. There will be thousands of iPhone programs, covering every possible interest. The iPhone will be valuable for far more than simple communications tasks; it will be the first widespread pocket desktop computer. You’re witnessing the birth of a third major computer platform: Windows, Mac OS X, iPhone," Pogue reports.

"Sure, there are add-on programs for the Treo, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile. But they’ll never achieve the ubiquity or popularity of iPhone apps, because Apple will preinstall the iPhone Apps Store right on every phone. That’s an online catalog of iPhone programs, which you can browse, download and install wirelessly, wherever you happen to be. That’s several thousand fewer barriers and steps than you’d encounter on the other smartphone platforms," Pogue reports.

"The release of iPhone 2.0 is over three months away, but I’ll stick my neck out and make a prediction: it will be a gigantic success, spreading the iPhone’s popularity both upward, into the corporate market, and downward, into the hands of the masses," Pogue reports. "iPhone 2.0 will turn this phone into an engineering tool, a game console, a free-calls Skype phone, a business tool, a dating service, an e-book reader, a chat room, a database, an Etch-a-Sketch…and that’s on Day One."

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/13/2008 08:39:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

“Developer reaction to the iPhone SDK has been incredible with more than 100,000 downloads in the first four days,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “Also, over one million people have watched the launch video on Apple.com, further demonstrating the incredible interest developers have in creating applications for the iPhone.”

Apple also previewed the new App Store, a breakthrough way for developers to wirelessly deliver their applications to every iPhone and iPod touch user. Developers set the price for their applications—including free—and retain 70 percent of all sales revenues.

Leading developers such as AOL, Electronic Arts, Epocrates, salesforce.com and Sega have already demonstrated amazing applications using the SDK, and developer response continues to be phenomenal with more developers embracing the platform.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/12/2008 09:56:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

"The beta firmware that comes with the iPhone SDK has been modified to unlock and jailbreak the iPhone, even before its public release. Part of the Pwned Project, the hacked firmware will allow you to do anything you want, including the installation of both official and unofficial apps, and even patches. We got the exclusive details directly from the DevTeam, including the fact that it is going to be extremely hard for Cupertino to close this new hole:

pwned firmware means it's custom [firmware], you can have it install anything you would ever want :-) Pwned works with some magic, it will be hard to close but nothing is impossible (from Apple) with a mindtwist. But first, we will enjoy :)" Via Gizmodo .

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/12/2008 07:38:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Time Capsule is the first iPhone application that allows you to backup and restore right from your iPhone. With Time Capsule version 0.04 you can backup and restore the following: the Address Book, Installer sources, Maps bookmarks, Maps cache, Phone call history (Recents), Notes, Safari bookmarks and history, SMS database.

I tried Time Capsule on my iPhone last night, backed up all of my Notes, deleted them, restored from Time Capsule, all my notes were back. Nice!! Via Just another iPhone blog .

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/11/2008 08:33:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Apple has posted the iPhone SDK online and you can download it for FREE here .

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/06/2008 05:05:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

CUPERTINO, California—March 6, 2008—Apple® today previewed its iPhone™ 2.0 software, scheduled for release this June, and announced the immediate availability of a beta release of the software to selected developers and enterprise customers. The iPhone 2.0 beta release includes both the iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) as well as new enterprise features such as support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to provide secure, over-the-air push email, contacts and calendars as well as remote wipe, and the addition of Cisco IPsec VPN for encrypted access to private corporate networks.

“We’re excited about creating a vibrant third party developer community with potentially thousands of native applications for iPhone and iPod touch,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “iPhone’s enterprise features combined with its revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface and advanced software architecture provide the best user experience and the most advanced software platform ever for a mobile device.”

The iPhone SDK provides developers with a rich set of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and tools to create innovative applications for iPhone and iPod® touch. Starting today, anyone can download the beta iPhone SDK for free and run the iPhone Simulator on their Mac®. Apple today also introduced its new iPhone Developer Program, giving developers everything they need to create native applications, and the new App Store, a breakthrough way for developers to wirelessly deliver their applications to iPhone and iPod touch users.

With the iPhone SDK, third party developers will be able to build native applications for the iPhone with a rich set of APIs, including programming interfaces for Core OS, Core Services, Media and Cocoa Touch technologies. The iPhone SDK will allow developers to create amazing applications that leverage the iPhone’s groundbreaking Multi-Touch™ user interface, animation technology, large storage, built-in three-axis accelerometer and geographical location technology to deliver truly innovative mobile applications.

Apple has licensed Exchange ActiveSync from Microsoft and is building it right into the iPhone, so that iPhone will connect out-of-the-box to Microsoft Exchange Servers 2003 and 2007 for secure over-the-air push email, contacts, calendars and global address lists. Built-in Exchange ActiveSync support also enables security features such as remote wipe, password policies and auto-discovery. The iPhone 2.0 software supports Cisco IPsec VPN to ensure the highest level of IP-based encryption available for transmission of sensitive corporate data, as well as the ability to authenticate using digital certificates or password-based, multi-factor authentication. The addition of WPA2 Enterprise with 802.1x authentication enables enterprise customers to deploy iPhone and iPod touch with the latest standards for protection of Wi-Fi networks.

The iPhone 2.0 software provides a configuration utility that allows IT administrators to easily and quickly set up many iPhones, including password policies, VPN setting, installing certificates, email server settings and more. Once the configuration is defined it can be easily and securely delivered via web link or email to the user. To install, all the user has to do is authenticate with a user ID or password, download the configuration and tap install. Once installed, the user will have access to all their corporate IT services.

The iPhone 2.0 software release will contain the App Store, a new application that lets users browse, search, purchase and wirelessly download third party applications directly onto their iPhone or iPod touch. The App Store enables developers to reach every iPhone and iPod touch user. Developers set the price for their applications—including free—and retain 70 percent of all sales revenues. Users can download free applications at no charge to either the user or developer, or purchase priced applications with just one click. Enterprise customers will be able to create a secure, private page on the App Store accessible only by their employees. Apple will cover all credit card, web hosting, infrastructure and DRM costs associated with offering applications on the App Store. Third party iPhone and iPod touch applications must be approved by Apple and will be available exclusively through the App Store.

The iPhone SDK provides a reliable, fast and secure way to create innovative applications for the iPhone and iPod touch. In addition to the rich set of iPhone OS APIs, the iPhone SDK also provides advanced tools for creating native iPhone and iPod touch applications including: Xcode® for source code editing, project management and graphical debugging; Interface Builder with drag and drop interface creation and live preview; Instruments to monitor and optimize iPhone application performance in real time; and the iPhone Simulator to run and debug applications.

During the beta iPhone SDK program, a limited number of developers will be accepted into Apple’s new iPhone Developer Program and offered the ability to get code onto iPhones for testing. The Standard Program costs $99 (US) per year and gives members an iPhone SDK and development tools; access to pre-release iPhone software; technical support; the ability to get code onto iPhones for testing; and distribution of applications via the new App Store. The Enterprise Program costs $299 (US) per year.

In addition to these new iPhone network and security features, the beta iPhone 2.0 software provides several new Mail features such as the ability to view PowerPoint attachments, in addition to Word and Excel, as well as the ability to mass delete and move email messages.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/06/2008 04:59:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

• iTunes Store as hub - as expected, Apple will require future iPhone and iPod Touch applications to be distributed through Apple's iTunes Store.

• Apple as Application Gatekeeper - iLounge believes that Apple will act as a gatekeeper for the applications themselves and will formally approve or deny all software releases:

• No Accessory Support - no ability to support dock-based accessories (such as a GPS module), though the iPhone's own phone, Wi-Fi, and camera will reportedly accessible.

iLounge corroborates earlier rumors that the final SDK would be not ready for release at Apple's March 6th event. Instead, they echo that a beta will be available then, with the final release to await WWDC in June. Via MacDailyNews .

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/29/2008 11:58:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/26/2008 02:46:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

StyleTap is working on a version of their application that will allow Palm OS applications to run on the iPhone and iPod touch.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/23/2008 02:45:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Come see our Android “Toys” in Action!

We were so excited about our new “toys” for the Android platform that we decided to make a couple of short videos to show you how it works (besides, that keeps you from having to muck around with the emulator). They are just under 2 minutes each.

Google for Android (1:42) – shows mobile shopping, news search and stock quote look-up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUAPtGmhp_8

Tipper for Android (1:29) – shows a tip being calculated for a meal and the bill split between five people. A second example varies the amount, percent tip and number of payers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhaoy29Oe4U

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/08/2008 03:33:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/08/2008 11:23:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

When sending or receiving text messages on the iPhone, the SMS messages may be displayed out of sequence.

Products affected

iPhone

Solution

This can occur if the iPhone is not displaying the same date and time setting as the carrier network time.

Make sure iPhone is setup to receive the network time. Choose General > Date & Time and turn Set Automatically to ON. (Note that in some locations, network time may not be available and in some cases, you may not see this option).

If the issue continues after turning this setting on, the issue may be occurring because messages are being sent in quick succession (more common if the messages consist of only a few short words).

This document will be updated as more information becomes available.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/29/2008 08:00:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/25/2008 12:37:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Finally: speech recognition for the iPhone! Dial numbers without looking at the screen. It's faster than the touchscreen and safer in your car. Get voice activated calls now.

To get a free tryout, start Installer on your iPhone, press Sources, then Edit, then Add. Next, type http://tinyurl.com/2t8cax

Record voice samples for any contact in the addressbook. Just speak to dial the number. Open any application with your voice. So you can check your emails or start Google Maps by just saying it. And you can even surf to your favourite websites by assigning voice tags to your Safari bookmarks.The software uses a modern speech recognition algorithm which gives excellent results in real life situations.

The software works with all languages. It does not depend on a dictionary or vocabulary, but it stores your speech samples and links them to contacts, applications or bookmarks. When you're on the go, VoiceDial lets you keep in touch even when your hands are full. It's as easy as saying, "John Smith" or "Mail". And you'll be automatically notified of free updates via Installer.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/22/2008 10:16:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/15/2008 05:53:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/02/2008 11:56:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

SUNNYVALE, Calif., – iambic, Inc., a leading provider of innovative productivity-enhancing software, today announced the release of Agendus for Windows Mobile 2.0, a breakthrough solution for managing personal information and communications on Windows Mobile based phones such as Palm Treo 750/700wv, Samsung Blackjack, AT&T Tilt, Motorola Q and HTC Mogul. It has been optimized for first time users of Windows Mobile devices. Plus, it is packed with many enhancements and a variety off fine-grain customization options that will benefit the more experienced and power users.

One of the areas of focus centered on how information and activities are displayed. The Today View has an all-new “Look & Feel” and includes options for changing the order of how information such as Meetings, Tasks, Calls, Stock Quotes, Weather Forecast, and Quote of the Day appear. Many new Views are available in Calendar mode, including a 7-Day Grid Mode in the Week View, an Expanded Mode in the Month View and the Quarter View, and a List View.

User experience was another area of focus. Agendus for Windows Mobile has been simplified and optimized for one-handed navigation. Updated Stock Quotes can now be easily obtained over-the-air from the Today View, along with Weather, this Day in History and Quote of the Day with just one tap. Plus the Daily Journal function, popular with owners of the Palm OS version of Agendus, is now available, so incorporating and tracking meetings, calls, tasks and more can be accomplished effortlessly.

“There has been strong growth in the number of Windows Mobile-based smartphones that have shipped this year, attracting many first time users as well as seasoned veterans,” said Adriano Chiaretta, chief operating officer of iambic, Inc. “With that in mind, we set out to really ‘wow’ the first timer by making Agendus for Windows Mobile an application that was intuitive and fun to use. And for the experienced power users, we took their input and made considerable improvements to the user interface and expanded the functionality of Agendus, so they’d be ‘wowed’ too.”

Part of the award-winning Agendus family of products, Agendus for Windows Mobile shares the ease-of-use and superb contact management features that have made it a favorite on Treos and other Palm OS-based devices. It uses the same core data source as Pocket Outlook, so when changes are made in one program, the other gets updated. Plus it works directly with the Desktop ActiveSync and the Exchange Server ActiveSync Push technologies, so synchronization with a desktop/notebook computer or Exchange server is seamless.

Agendus for Window Mobile is compatible with Windows Mobile 5 or above (this includes Windows Mobile 6 Classic and Professional Editions. More information on Agendus for Windows Mobile, Pocket PC Edition is available at: http://www.iambic.com/agenduspro/wmppc/. Information of Agendus for Windows Mobile, Smartphone Edition (suitable for Windows Mobile 5 smartphone, and Windows Mobile 6 Standard) can be found at: http://www.iambic.com/agenduspro/wmsmartphone/.

Pricing and Availability:

Version 2.0 of Agendus for Windows Mobile Professional can be downloaded and purchased from www.iambic.com for $24.95. A Standard Edition is available as well, priced at $19.95. It contains a subset of the features of the Professional, while maintaining the functionalities and usage paradigm that made Agendus famous through the mobile phone user community.

Upgrading to Agendus for Windows Mobile Version 2 is free for all customers that purchased a regularly priced copy of Agendus for Windows Mobile on or after November 1, 2007. For customers that purchased Agendus for Windows Mobile before November 1, 2007 the upgrade price is $9.95. You can download a free trial of Agendus here .

Agendus is the PIM of choice for me on my Palm OS Treo 755p, Windows Mobile Treo 700wx, and Windows Mobile Smartphone T-Mobile Dash. Hopefully iambic will be releasing Agendus for iPhone;)

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/02/2008 02:24:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/31/2007 09:11:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

As with all previous iPhone firmware updates, if you want to run 3rd party apps don't install the update until the iPhone Dev Community comes up with a way to Jailbreak and upgrade to 1.1.3.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/30/2007 06:24:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Camera Pro is a new application that adds some welcomed features to the iPhone's camera.

Professional camera features for your iPhone. Take pictures of yourself with the timer, digitally zoom in on people and objects, adjust color, exposure and shutter speed. Everything you expect from a digital camera, you can do now with your iPhone.

To get the software, start Installer on your iPhone, press Sources, then Edit, then Add. Next, type http://tinyurl.com/2t8cax

The Free version includes:

*Digital Zoom

*Black & White

*Image Size

*Auto-orientation

Premium features (5 times free tryout):

*Self-Timer

*Burst Mode

*Burst Speed

*Silent Shutter

Added soon (only free for registered users):

*Flickr integration (week 2, 2008)

*Manual Exposure (February, 2008)

*More features t.b.a. (February, 2008)

This software is normally $29.95 / 24.95 EUR. Until February 2008 only $ 19.95 / EUR 16.95 ex. tax. More information cam be found here .

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/30/2007 06:02:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

cre.ations.net has posted a video of rearranging icons on the home screen of an iPhone with firmware 1.1.3 . It looks pretty cool.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/29/2007 06:52:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Looks like the soon-to-be-released iPhone firmware 1.1.3 has quite a few surprises. We were able to get a look at it, and here is what we found:

• The ability to send an SMS message to multiple people is now there

• Google Maps application can now pinpoint your location using cell tower triangulation [Locate Me]

• Google Maps can now display the Hybrid map view

• You can now drag and drop application icons on your home screen

• The home screen supports pagination

• You can now add web bookmarks to your home screen

Via MacDailyNews . You can check out screenshots here .

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/29/2007 01:30:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

In addition, upon sign-up people will immediately receive over $50 in Mac software including Ambrosia Software’s popular audio capturing application WireTap Pro, holiday shopping list application Santa’s Gizmo, and secure encryption application BitClamp.

The Mac Giving Tree offer will run until midnight on Christmas Eve EST, when the presents will be unwrapped.

More info: http://www.macgivingtree.com ." Via MacDailyNews .

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/20/2007 08:09:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

SEATTLE – December 14, 2007 – Zumobi today launched the highly anticipated Beta version of its award-winning Zooming User Interface and mobile widget platform. Zumobi can now be downloaded free from the company’s Web site: www.Zumobi.com . Content will be available from more than 75 mobile widgets or Tiles, including many from Zumobi launch partners such as Amazon.com, MTV Networks, The Associated Press, AccuWeather.com, Traffic.com, FlightStats.com and OTOlabs, who developed Tiles for Vail Resorts and Fox Television’s “Family Guy”.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/14/2007 01:45:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

With GarageBand 4.1.1 you can export your original song, your original audio recordings, or use Apple Loops and iLife jingles to create a custom ringtone for your iPhone.

Here's what you need to do it:

GarageBand 4.1.1 or later

iTunes 7.5 or later

iPhone with software version 1.1.2 or later

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/14/2007 01:26:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

We all know how much Google and Apple are liking eachother these days. So, it's not too surprising that Google has decided to do an iPhone version of Picasa.

Google’s torrid love affair with the iPhone continues as the big G rolls out a new iPhone-optimized interface for its online photo-sharing site, Picasa. According to Joe Walnes, a software engineer with Google’s mobile division, the decision to do an iPhone-specific version of Picasa came about where all good ideas do: the pub.

I was sitting in the pub recently (I’m a Brit, it’s what I do), and I wanted to show my friend a photo of the sunset I saw on my honeymoon. I pulled out my phone and started typing in the URL for Picasa Web Albums. Before I could continue, he threw his shiny iPhone into my hand. He told me to launch the Safari browser bundled on the iPhone and give that a try.

I had a look around some websites and I really liked how they looked on the iPhone. I could get to everything I needed. I went to picasaweb.google.com but it didn’t quite feel right. It was using some very cool AJAXy features, but these were designed with a desktop web-browsing experience in mind. So the next day I had a go at creating a new interface for Picasa Web, designed for the iPhone.

The interface is smooth and easy to use on the iPhone and lets you quickly view your pictures or search for images in the community at large. It even has a slideshow mode, and of course you can flip your images into landscape just by rotating the phone. To access the new interface, head over to Picasa on your iPhone, or by navigating to Google’s revamped homepage and selecting “More” from the toolbar at the top.". Via iPhone central.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/12/2007 02:38:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

This software update provides device enhancements including improved Bluetooth® wireless performance for some headsets and car kits, audio quality, and media file functionality in Messaging. In addition, you'll get brand new features such as Push To Talk, for walkie-talkie functionality, and Microsoft's Direct Push Technology to get your latest email, appointments, and contacts sent directly to you, and more.

Push to Talk – With Push to Talk, you can use your Treo 680 like a walkie-talkie to talk to one person or a group of up to 29. A quick glance at your smartphone shows whether family, friends, and coworkers are available to talk before you call.

Corporate email as it arrives2 – Have your corporate email delivered to you with Microsoft® Direct Push Technology. Accept or decline meeting invites on the go and have your work calendar updated automatically. With the ability to access your company directory wirelessly, you can quickly address an email to a colleague just by typing a few letters.

IM on your Treo smartphone – Access your instant messaging service from AOL, Windows Live Messenger, or Yahoo! A tabbed graphical Mobile IM interface makes it easy to log in to your instant messaging accounts and quickly switch between IM communities3.

Easy access to additional services – Easily access extra services on your Treo smartphone such as TeleNav GPS Navigator and MobiTV for watching live TV4.

Power saving enhancements – Helps conserve battery life with improved power management and updated default system power preferences.

Supports larger expansion cards – Carry more of your work, music, photos, and other files, with support for up to 4GB SD expansion cards (including the SDHC format), sold separately.

Enhanced ringtone support – MP3 and other sound files purchased from the web or sent from friends can now be set as ringtones and alerts. Supported ringtone formats include MP3, AAC, AAC+, MIDI, WAV, and AMR.

Cingular, now the new AT&T – You’ll notice updated graphics reflecting the new AT&T branding, including a new look for the Xpress Mail application.

Three updates in one – This update incorporates three previously released software updates: Treo 680 Camera Update (January 2007), Daylight Saving Time Update (February 2007), and Treo 680 Software Update 1.09 (May 2007).

You can get the update here .

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/11/2007 06:50:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/11/2007 11:10:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/10/2007 05:54:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

I came across this new application for the iPhone and iPod Touch called Simplify Media. . Simplify Media will allow you to access your entire iTunes library on your Mac or PC via Wi-Fi and play it on your iPhone or iPod Touch. The above video explains it all;).

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/06/2007 11:05:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

This will almost certainly wipe out any 3rd party applications you have installed on your iPhone, so you might want to hold off installing this until the iPhone community comes up with a way to Jailbreak this firmware.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/06/2007 09:05:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

PowerPoint 2008, the presentation maker included in the bundle, can export creations as a series of pictures -- but not video -- to iPhoto '06 and later. Alternately, users can save the slides to the Mac's Pictures folder.

"From there, sync pictures to your iPod or iPhone through iTunes as usual, then use the built-in photos or slide-show program on your iPod or iPhone to show your presentation," said Blair Neumann, a program manager in Microsoft's Mac development group, in a post to the team's blog Tuesday. IPhones and iPods that boast video viewing -- the iPod touch, the newest iPod nano and the iPod classic -- can also connect to a larger screen television or a projector using Apple's $49 component AV cable."

Labels: iphone, ipod, microsoft, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 11/28/2007 05:17:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Google is committed to providing users with quick and easy access to the information they need, no matter when or where they need it. Location information makes mobile mapping and search faster and more convenient, but the most common source of location information to date -- GPS technology -- is supported on fewer than 15 percent of the mobile phones expected to be sold in 2007. With Google's new My Location technology, users who don't have GPS-enabled mobile phones will now be able to take advantage of the added speed and convenience afforded by location information. The My Location technology also complements GPS-enabled devices, as it delivers a location estimate faster than GPS, provides coverage inside buildings (where GPS signals can be unreliable), and doesn't drain phone batteries as quickly as GPS. Whether users are trying to locate a restaurant in an unfamiliar neighborhood, get directions to the nearest hotel while traveling, or just find a place to grab some coffee while shopping for the holidays, Google Maps for mobile with My Location can help them get what they need quickly and easily.

The My Location technology takes information broadcast from cell towers and sifts it through Google-developed algorithms to approximate a user's current location on the map. This approximation is anonymous, as Google does not gather any personally identifiable information or associate any location data with personally identifiable information as part of the My Location feature. The feature can also be easily disabled by anyone who prefers not to use it. The My Location technology is available on most smartphones, including all color BlackBerry devices, all Symbian Series 60 3rd Edition devices, most Windows Mobile devices, newer Sony Ericsson devices, and some Motorola devices.

To download Google Maps for mobile with My Location, point your mobile or desktop web browser to www.google.com/mobile/gmm/index.html .

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 11/28/2007 04:49:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Some developers are gaining early access to Apple's iPhone and iPod touch software developer kit, according to reliable sources speaking to Electronista.A handful of companies are said to be getting rough versions of the tools to help code more advanced applications than would be possible with the current web-only solution. Exact details of what the kit allows are unknown, though it is confirmed that it produces native programs and somewhat resembles Google's OpenSocial in that it mediates between the programmer and the iPhone operating system.

Although treated as a welcome development, the SDK will not be the same as writing a Mac OS X application and has its clear limits, people familiar with the matter say. These details are unavailable, though the features are broad enough that at least one major social networking site is reportedly interested what the native platform can offer versus existing web code. The group of companies has only received its development tools within the past two weeks and is allegedly unable to provide a timetable for when finished software will be ready, though it should be well ahead of the community at large, which only receives the SDK in February."

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 11/27/2007 12:00:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

In mid-October, we released the beta of Agendus for Windows, Version 5.0. This major update to the desktop versions (Palm Desktop and Outlook Edition) of Agendus, our award-winning personal information management (PIM) program for Palm OS and Windows Mobile handhelds, contains many new features that make schedule management effortless:

• It’s Vista-like: All new 3D glass look & feel

• Outlook 2007 & Vista compatible

• New Monthly Views: Expanded mode and Icon mode make it more closely resemble the handheld version.

• New Contact Views/Capabilities: The new Contact Network auto-build capability and Contact View Networking Mode, with drag & drop capability, improve ease-of-use while expanding functionality.

• New Journaling (“add to journal”) functionality: A popular feature in Agendus for Palm OS, now Journaling capability has been added to the Windows versions of Agendus, making it really easy to quickly add Tasks, Calls, Meetings and more the Daily Journal.

Agendus for Windows, Version 5 will be available in early December. To be put on the list to review it, email annie@iambic.com.

Other Coming Attractions

Version 2.0 of Agendus for Windows Mobile: The public beta will be taking place very soon, with a planned release in the December timeframe. There are many new features in this version, which now even more closely resembles the award-winning Agendus for Palm OS, Version 12. The look and feel of the Today view is new and the user interface includes a new, Windows Mobile 6-like glass effect. Other new views include: 1-day Split Mode, 7-Days Grid Mode, expanded modes for Month and Quarter and a new List View in Standard mode.

Plus, the Professional version will now have Power Search Internet Mode functionality that allows you to quickly look up items over mobile-friendly sites like Google, Amazon and CNN Headlines. It will also have Power Search 411 capability and a Stock Quotes slot in the Today View.

BlackBerry Version: We are very close to releasing BlackBerry versions of some products from our portfolio of productivity enhancement solutions. Keep an eye out in the next few weeks for an announcement. Also, you can always check the BlackBerry section of the iambic website for more information.

Agendus Anywhere: In our last newsletter, we mentioned that Agendus Anywhere was being developed. It is Web-based service that offers users access to upcoming appointments, contacts, tasks, and email from wherever they are (at any desktop or mobile phone they might be using).

Users of this service are given their own email address (username@agendus.com) with threading and tagging support. IMAP & POP3 access is available through any desktop and mobile messaging client. Plus, the users have the option to access their Agendus Anywhere mailbox from Outlook 2003 and Outlook 2007. Furthermore, it offers mobile email and PIM data synchronization via push. The public beta is expected before the end of the year. Stay tuned.

Recent Releases/Updates

TopStory for Symbian Series 60 now available

11/3: We just released our first product targeted for the Series 60, third edition phone platform. TopStory for Series 60 is our newsreader that features an intuitive interface, an "out of the box" set of feeds, options allowing to add custom feeds as well as import OPML feed definition files, and the capability to download not only text but the embedded images as well. More Series 60 solutions are in development.

Agendus for Palm OS version 12.04 has been released

11/1: The focus of this release was on improvements to the Project and Trip related areas, as well as to ensure full compatibility with the new Palm Centro. This latest release also reflects feedback received through our user community. What's new list available here.

YourCall for Palm OS version 2.1 has been released

10/26: YourCall, our call management program for Palm OS Treos, has been updated to include full Palm Centro compatibility and a brand new, "quick note" functionality, which allows you to take notes while on a call. What’s new list available here.

Agendus for Symbian UIQ 3 has been released

10/17: We just released Agendus for Symbian UIQ 3 which carries over all the features and capability of the UIQ 2 edition to phones such as the SonyEricsson P990 and M600, and to any other UIQ 3 powered phone.

For more information on Iambic oroducts head over here .

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 11/14/2007 06:51:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

***WARNING***This update will wipe out any 3rd party apps you have installed on your iPhone. I'd suggest holding off on this update until the iPhone hackers come up with a way to JailBreak iPhone firmware 1.1.2.

Labels: iphone, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 11/08/2007 10:03:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

iFuntastic 4.6.1 has been released. iFuntastic will now Jailbreak your iPhone with firmware 1.0.2, or firmware 1.1.1, allowing you to easily customize your iPhone. iFuntastic also brings a new ringtone maker and cropper, allowing you to make your own ringtones from tunes you already own.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/22/2007 08:44:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

The iPhone Installer App has received a huge update. As you can see from the picture Installer App version 3.0beta 3 offers many improvements. Hit update on Installer App on your iPhone to get the latest and greatest.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/20/2007 12:11:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Labels: palm os, software, symbian

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/18/2007 02:14:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Labels: hacks, iphone, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/11/2007 11:57:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Those are a lot of unknowns. But what I am hearing from several sources is that the announcement, one that Steve Jobs confirmed without any timetable some weeks ago, will happen soon. Perhaps this week." Via Tidbits .

Labels: iphone, rumors, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/11/2007 08:51:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Apple is specifically looking to replicate the model of TMobile's successful SideKick application development and distribution platform (although obviously not in the Sidekick's Java). Apple has even brought in some of Danger's (SidekickOS creators) application development team to help with the architecture. A public SDK announcement will likely be made in the coming months which could possibly be included with Xcode. More likely, the SDK will be given only to high level developers with established close ties to Apple." Via 9to5mac .

Labels: apple, iphone, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/04/2007 05:19:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/01/2007 12:21:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

iFuntastic version 3 has just been released, and it's quite an upgrade. iFuntastic makes hacking your iPhone VERY EASY. New features include:

* PowerPC support! Finally. Thanks for keeping the faith :-)

* One-time unjailing - called 'Unshackling'.

* Drag and drop any file onto the phone in the new 'File Manager' (formerly Browser :-)

* Edit text files directly on the phone.

* Drag and drop installation of native applications - no restart of the phone necessary.

* Info page: a one-stop-shop for all documentation (still sparsely populated right now, sorry.)

* Troubleshooting page: a one-stop-shop for pummeling the phone and inquiring about its status.

* Much improved ringtone installation.

* Drag and drop replacement of system sounds.

* Completely reworked Home Screen Editor. Place applications anywhere you want them (gaps are OK.)

* Support for multiple home screen 'pages'. Have up to 80 applications at your fingertips!

* Custom home screen 'wallpaper', better called home screen backgrounds, to distinguish from the 'real' wallpaper.

For more information and to download iFuntastic v3 click here .

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/29/2007 08:13:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

I saw this news posted over @ PalmAddict . If you have a Windows Mobile device and want to experience the iPhone keyboard your day has come. Check out PalmAddict for more information.

Labels: iphone, software, windows mobile

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/24/2007 11:16:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Erica over @ TUAW has released another one of her excellent iPhone applications. She just made a new application called Song Sender . When you run the application, it reads your library, creating a scrolling list of all of the music on your iPhone. Tap on a song and a screen will pop up asking you if you'd like to play the song, send it via email, or add it to your ringtones. I just tried it on my iPhone and it works great.

Labels: hacks, iphone, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/21/2007 11:22:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Apple has released an iPhone software update. The update is version 1.0.2, it's available via Software Update in iTunes. Apple lists this update as bug fixes, no new features :(

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/21/2007 06:37:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Gizmodo has posted EASY instructions on how to add 3rd party apps for the common person. I actually followed their instructions on my lunch break (it was a risky move;)), and now have a bunch of cool applications on my iPhone. I have the NES emulator with a bunch of games, a version of Finder for the iPhone, an application called Money for expenses, a few different games. I have to give Gizmodo major props for posting such easy instructions, it couldn't be simpler.

Labels: hack, iphone, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/20/2007 03:19:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

I came across this cool application over @ LifeHacker . vConvert will allow you to convert YouTube content for any device very easily. If you don't want the video, vConvert will also allow you to just capture the audio and automatically convert it to mp3.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/20/2007 11:23:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/17/2007 11:44:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

If you're like me and keep almost all of your life on your Treo, YourCall is like adding another brain to the mix.

This revolutionary new version ties productivity with all the stages of a call before, during, and after -- and, by doing so, can empower any Palm Treo owner to take action on a call sooner (when it matters the most) rather than later.

Imagine never forgetting phone call details or having to answer unexpected phone calls again!

With YourCall 2.0, the traditional way of call handling and entering information into your smartphone belong to the past. Now you can access your frequently used options right when you need them the most: search and find immediate results with the Quick Action facility, record call details into your schedule as meetings, daily logs, or to contacts, let YourCall act on your behalf through its "Auto Actions", and much more!

Feel more accomplished and ready to take on other things in your busy day by downloading YourCall to your Treo today!

YourCall is available now. I guarantee this one program will make your Treo all the more useful.

Labels: palm. treo, software

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/16/2007 10:23:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

The major new features and improvements are:

Get more out of the Notes Pane with new formatting options:

1. Change the font, the text size, and format your text in bold, underline, or italics

2. Add pictures! Great for collections, contact lists, or any item that you want to associate with an image

3. Link directly to web sites from within the notes for quick access to more information

4. Use bullet points and item numbering in your notes - Share lists with friends or post them to your website with the new HTML export option

- Turn any list into a news feed using the new RSS/XML export option

- Send lists to any Windows Mobile Pocket PC or Smartphone instantly with one-click List Publishing

- Take important files with you - link images and documents to your lists and publish them to your mobile device using the Linked Files Folder

- Get started fast with the ListPro Companion step-by-step user guide

- More than 25 new templates including approved templates for Getting Things Done(r) by David Allen

- New for Palm OS: live web links, email, and phone numbers in the Linked Field

- Plus a brand-new look

Check out Ilium for more details on ListPro and to download a trial.

Labels: palm, software, windows mobile

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/14/2007 08:37:00 AM 0 comments links to this post