If you sync to MS Exchange, do NOT upgrade to iphone 3.1

I just saw this on BNET.com and have not dug into it yet, but I will later today.  But I thought I better get this out now. from the article… Exchange 2007 will only communicate with devices that have encryption embedded into the hardware, which iPhones older than the 3GS version do not have. However,… Read More

Review of FourSquare 1.4 for the iPhone – Sweet

I got the email telling me FourSquare 1.4 is out.  I ran outside (because my iphone does not work in my office) updated the app, played with it, took a few screen shots, and then sat down to write about it. And then I took a quick look at the email again and techcrunch did… Read More

iPhone vs Android web browsing. Hint, its all about the cache

I have not hidden the fact I have complaints with the iphone and AT&T, but all in all, I still regard the iPhone as the best smart phone out there.  Till just recently.. I have the Android HTC from the Google show, but I have only played with it off and on.  Lately, AT&T service… Read More

Return of FAIL with iTunes9 long sync times

I do not like iTunes.  Never did.  When I first got the iphone, I would avoid sync as much as possible because of the long sync times.  After while, and with iTunes8, things got better.  It would not lock up, and I would have a full sync in around 2-3 min.  I can live with… Read More

Unlock for iphone 3.1 is in the works, jailbreak should be soon

For anyone who has jailbroken or unlocked their iphone knows, when you update your iphone to a new OS, like OS 3.1 that just came out, you are going to lose your jailbreak and unlock.  Re Jailbreaking 3.1 should not be much of an issue and I except an updated redsn0w to be out soon. … Read More

iphone OS 3.1 is out. Still no itunes on multiple computers.

I had my hopes, but it was a longshot.  Nothing about sync’ing itunes to multiple computers, which means we still have to use the hack methods.  Sigh. Do note; if you are unlocked, do NOT upgrade to 3.1 till the untrasn0w and redsn0w are ready. I’ll update this post as needed in case a later… Read More

Cool new iPhone holder for the hotel traveler .. using hangers!

Ever find yourself in a hotel, want to watch a movie on your iphone?  Laying on a bed holding your iphone can get a bit tiring after awhile.   Well check this out. You can rig up an iphone holder using hangers and a plastic bag!  This assumes there is a lamp right over the bed. … Read More

Commodore 64 for the iphone is pulled. Now you c64, now you dont

Fehh..  Really.  This is getting old.  I do understand Apples position, they said they did not want an app that can run bitcode.  Fine.  But BASIC?  I mean really.. What the heck are you going to write?  I used to program in BASIC on my C64 and trash80’s, really, there is not that much you… Read More

Realtime GPS updates via the iPhone using Loopt. Kinda.. and for a price

I’ve been thinking about writing a post on how silly is to get AT&T’s GPS driving directions app/service at 9.99 a month when you can buy a turn-by-turn apps for around $50.  That’s another post. But now I just read on AppleInsider that Loopt has an agreement with AT&T to provide constant location updates for… Read More

No more AT&T only for the iphone? Rumor control

I’ve heard this rumor a few times before, but given the recent uptick in AT&T complaints, and a seemingly upper growth cap on iphones, I can see it.  And I really hope so.  I have already complained many times about the poor service in SOMA in the SF area. Here is the part of Piper… Read More

How to connect (sync) the iPhone to MS OneNote using MobileNoter

I’ve been waiting for this!!  Yes, as a hard core Microsoft OneNote user (remember, I’m all about tablets) I have been wishing there was a way to view my OneNote files on the iphone.  Although still in Alpha, and believe me, as a tester it’s in Alpha, we finally have it.  But wait! there’s more..… Read More

The new facebook is here! The new facebook is here! .. for the iphone

What? You never hear of Steve Martin’s ‘The Jerk? Never mind. So the new iphone facebook app is out.  You need to delete the old copy and install it anew until Apple updates its store.  It’s not overwhelmingly great or anything, but its IS better. ‘Couse, everyone is trying out the new app so you… Read More

Android comes back with another cool traffic AR app

I just wrote about the first iphone AR app to show up, and now here is ANOTHER Android AR app.  This gives you traffic cams for Toronto. Not sure if there is one for San Francisco, but I’ll look into it. Im not sure how useful this app is, but its clear we are about… Read More

Get your iPhone Augmented reality app. In France.

Yup, the French have beaten us again.  First it was first with Pomme Frites (French Fries), now with AR.  The apple store can be so random at times.   Well, since I’m in the SF Bay Area, I cannot test this out myself, but it looks cool.  According to Marshall Kirkpatrick (ReadWriteWeb) French app development shop… Read More

Bicycle fitting computer for the iPhone

This is kinda neat.  I did not try ‘TestRides‘ (by Wildlab) myself, but I like the idea.   Basically, you take a picture of yourself, select key body points to provide an overall measurement set, and then calculate and display the best bike size for your body.  Sweet!  For people who do not do a lot… Read More

iPhone good, AT&T, not so much

Like I’m surprised here.  Over 90% of people surveyed like their iphone, 1/3 dislike AT&T.  I already decided to give t-mobile on my HTC a try once I get my trail account up and running, which is another story.  But read this from computer world.. “the latest ChangeWave survey, which polled nearly 200 owners of… Read More

First shot in the tablet war! Archos announces Android Tablet

Check it here. Oh its on!  Check this post from TC.. “The tablet will rock a 5-inch 800×480 screen that plays back 720p content natively. And lest we forget, the Archos 5 Internet Tablet (that’s what they’re calling it on the AppsLib site) will have an HDMI out and comes with natively embedded OpenGL libraries.”… Read More

The coming tablet war: Apple vs. Android; the first skirmish

The war has not started yet, but the armies are gathering their forces.  Apple is building a tablet based off the iphone OS and the rest of the world will be using Android. So how what will the first skirmish look like? Based on the last known rumors, we have a coming Apple tablet that… Read More