AT&T executive says iPhone 3G tethering coming 'soon'

Apparently this is only for the 3G models and may incur additional charges. - Tim Godby

AT&T executive says iPhone 3G tethering coming 'soon': "Speaking at a conference on Thursday, AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph de la Vega said that Apple and AT&T would bring tethering to the iPhone soon.

(Via Macworld.)

iPhone surpasses RAZR as top selling handset

iPhone surpasses RAZR as top selling handset: "After 12 straight quarters as the number one handset among U.S. consumers, Apple's iPhone beat out the Motorola RAZR in the third-quarter to take over the top spot.

(Via Macworld.)

Podcast downloading feature of iPhone 2.2 activated in beta

Podcast downloading feature of iPhone 2.2 activated in beta: "

The previously-discovered ability to download podcasts directly to the iPhone or iPod touch has been activated and is in testing now.

(Via Infinite Loop.)

Microsoft pushes for Silverlight on G1 and iPhone

Microsoft pushes for Silverlight on G1 and iPhone: "Microsoft reportedly wants to push Silverlight onto the iPhone, PC World reports.

(Via Macworld.)

More credit for Apple

My own experience with Software 2.1 has been pretty stellar. MUCH better than 2.0. My backup times have not decreased as significantly as the author's have, but overall performance is nearly back to 1.X days. - Tim Godby

More credit for Apple: "Rob Griffiths shares his thoughts on iPhone 2.1, after a couple weeks of hands-on time.

(Via Macworld.)

Two sides of a rumor: Verizon could get iPhone in 2009

Now here's something worth a read. With all the belly aching Verizon's CEO has done about the iPhone this would be more than an interesting twist. Question is, would you switch (back) to Verizon? - Tim Godby

Two sides of a rumor: Verizon could get iPhone in 2009: "

A new rumor makes a case for Verizon to get its own iPhone in 2009. Ars Technica takes a look at both sides of the story to see whether this rumor is a little too crazy, or whether it could actually work.

Read More...

(Via Infinite Loop.)

September shows upward trend for Mac OS X, iPhone usage

The Infinite Loop is reporting encouraging statistics for Macintosh OS X and iPhone internet use. It's still a very small slice, but it is growing. - Tim Godby

September shows upward trend for Mac OS X, iPhone usage: "

Net Applications' latest 'market share' data reveals that Macs, and even iPhones, are slowly but surely gaining ground at the expense of other operating systems on the web. September was a good month

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Report: Adobe talks Flash for the iPhone

Could it be?? - Tim Godby

Report: Adobe talks Flash for the iPhone: "

Our friend Jens Chr Brynildsen, a Flash expert who maintains a number of resources for the standard including Flash Magazine, has reportedly confirmed with Adobe Systems' senior director of engineering, Paul Betlem, that Flash is coming to the iPhone. However, Betlem says that 'Apple calls the shots as to when ...

Originally posted at Crave

(Via One More Thing.)

Apple drops NDA for iPhone developers

From everything I've read this is a very good thing: for developers and ultimately, end users. - Tim Godby

Apple drops NDA for iPhone developers: "

Developers are now free to discuss software that has been released for the iPhone, after Apple dropped a controversial NDA requirement.

(Credit: Josh Lowensohn/CNET)

Apple has decided to end the nondisclosure agreement attached to software that has already been released for the iPhone, in the latest sign that it ...

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(Via One More Thing.)

First Look: Briefcase for iPhone

Impressive application and review from The Unofficial Apple Weblog. - Tim Godby

First Look: Briefcase for iPhone:

Filed under: Software, Beta Beat, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch

Briefcase is the latest in a flood of apps for the iPhone that let you transfer files to and from a PC or Mac, then view them on the iPhone. After using a beta for several weeks, my personal opinion is that Briefcase is the easiest of the bunch to use. So far, it's also the only app of this type to allow Wi-Fi file transfer between iPhones.

Several competing applications require running special software on the host computer, Briefcase doesn't. Mac users just turn on File Sharing in System Preferences and make sure that the iPhone and Mac are on the same Wi-Fi network. A list of machines appears on the iPhone, you tap on one to connect, and once the user of the computer allows you to have access, you can browse the directories of the machine you're connected to. WIndows and Linux machines simply need to support remote login via SSH. You can also make remote connections to machines if you know the IP address and SSH port number.

When Briefcase arrives in the App Store soon, it will cost US$4.99. A free version, Briefcase Lite, just lacks the ability to zap files to other iPhones. We'll write a full review soon. Until then, enjoy the gallery.

Gallery: FirstLookBriefcase

(Via The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW).)

Ballmer on mobile: Apple will lose and we will win because 'we're separatists'

From the Geniuses at Microsoft. - Tim Godby

Ballmer on mobile: Apple will lose and we will win because 'we're separatists': "Steve Ballmer has fighting words for Apple, but he keeps forgetting the party line, probably because it keeps changing."

(Via CNET News.com.)

Friday AppStore Bargains

Straight from The Unofficial Apple Weblong. I purchased Equivalence. What a terrific application. - Tim Godby

Friday AppStore Bargains: "

Filed under: Deals, App Store

TUAW is totally deal-icious these days. Here's our second App Store bargain roundup of the week!

Equivalence
We went hands on with Equivalence just a few days ago and now this converter app is on sale for $1.99 until October 6th. It's normally priced at $4.99.

Fuzzle
CandyCane is selling Fuzzle for a limited time for free. The price will be going up to $1.99 at some undetermined time in the future. Fuzzle is a Jawbreaker-esque game.

FlipBook
Normally priced at $9.99, FlipBook will go on sale for Friday only for $4.99. We reviewed this application last month on TUAW.

(Via The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW).)

BestBuy starts selling iPhones, do you buy it?

Posted from TUAW. I plan to check our local BestBuy for product availability. - Tim Godby

BestBuy starts selling iPhones, do you buy it?: "

Filed under: Retail, iPhone

If you are looking for an iPhone 3G to spend your money on (and who isn't), look no further than your local BestBuy. Last night, BestBuy stores around the country started selling their newly acquired stock of iPhone 3Gs. This deal between Apple and the big-box giant was most likely a strategy to relieve the long waits at AT&T/Apple Stores.

We at TUAW do have a question: Does this change your iPhone buying habits? Will you buy an iPhone at BestBuy, or will you continue to buy at the Apple Store? We want to know, so take part in our poll and chat about in the comments.


Thanks to everyone who sent this in!

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iPhone OS 2.1 might be coming soon

iPhone OS 2.1 might be coming soon: "

The new iPhone 2.1 firmware will apparently improve the iPhone 3Gs GPS performance.

(Credit: CNET Networks)

A new firmware update for Apple's iPhone 3G is said to include improvements for its GPS functions, but it's not clear whether that software will do anything to correct ...

(Via One More Thing.)

Griffin announces Wave Case for iPhone

Looks very much like a case from Incase. I hope to be able to see one soon as my current iPhone case is ready for a replacement. -Tim Godby

Griffin announces Wave Case for iPhone: "Griffin Technology today announced Wave, a svelte and stylish addition to the Griffin family of protective cases for iPhone..."

(Via MacMinute.)

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IPhone 2.0 What's Missing?

Would anyone else besides me like to see wireless synching of at least the Address Book, Calendar and Bookmarks? I'm not asking for wireless (or Bluetooth) synching of music or movies, but the essential data ought to be well-served by a wireless synching model. My old Treo would do this. Why not the iPhone? - Tim Godby

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iPhone apps coming soon: 25 we hope to see

iPhone apps coming soon: 25 we hope to see: "Apple’s long-awaited development kit for third-party iPhone software will be the focus of a special event at the company’s headquarters this week. Once software makers get their hands on development guidelines for iPhone software, here are 25 apps we hope they’ll create.

(Via Macworld.)

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Analyst: iPhone to support corporate e-mail soon

Analyst: iPhone to support corporate e-mail soon: "Analyst Shaw Wu says Apple is likely to introduce better support for corporate e-mail such as Lotus Notes and Exchange in connection with next week’s iPhone event.

(Via Macworld.)

iToner 1.0.6 supports iPhone OS 1.1.3

iToner 1.0.6 supports iPhone OS 1.1.3: "supports"

(Via MacMinute.)

iPhone finishes a strong second in Q4 phone sales

iPhone finishes a strong second in Q4 phone sales: "‘Even after being on the market for less than half a year,’ reports Nancy Gohring (IDG News Service), ‘more iPhones sold in the fourth quarter than Windows Mobile phones in the U.S., according to research from Canalys.’ The research suggest that ‘iPhone had 28 percent of the U.S. converged-device market in the fourth quarter of 2007’ with Research in Motion coming in with 41% and Windows Mobile phones with a 21% share."

(Via Apple Hot News.)

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