Is iPhone getting “Bing’ed”?

Is iPhone getting “Bing’ed”?

The latest buzz has Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer — who has actually laughed at the iPhone and insulted Apple — issuing a compliment about the Cupertino company. This makes some people wonder if Apple’s going to ditch Google for MS’s Bing as the integrated search engine in mobile Safari.

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If Homer owned an iPhone…

If Homer owned an iPhone…

Homer Simpson makes a meal out of his iPhone. Well, if you had a never-ending hunger and a serious need to ditch your phone (thanks to a call from the evil boss man, Mr. Burns), what would you do?

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De Blob Revolution game demo

De Blob Revolution game demo

De Blob Revolution for the iPhone is a new version of the De Blob game from THQ Wireless. Simply put, it looks crazy fun.

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Apple’s hiring, as stores prep for iPad launch

Apple’s hiring, as stores prep for iPad launch

So here’s another snippet of iPad news to keep our Todays iPhone readers up to date: The website ifoAppleStore, a site dedicated to news about Apple retail locations, has just reported that staff hiring is underway in preparation for the iPad’s arrival.
I’m guessing lines won’t be too ridiculous for the iPad’s inaugural release, with Apple [...]

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Is that a sausage stylus, or are you just happy to see me? (part deux)

Is that a sausage stylus, or are you just happy to see me? (part deux)

My brethren in South Korea are pretty… well, let’s just say creative. I mean, c’mon! Who else would use a sausage as an iPhone stylus? (Apparently, frozen sausages from a company called CJ Corporation are electrostatically compatible for use on an iPhone screen, so this has become the input tool of choice for some users [...]

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VID: TiPs & Tricks — Map tips

VID: TiPs & Tricks — Map tips

What’s faster than pinch/zoom in Maps? Or what about an easy way to enable street view? Take a look as Daniel shows off some cool finger-tapping map dexterity.

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Sanity Breaks: iPhone Diversions

Sanity Breaks: iPhone Diversions

Come on, we all need ‘em from time to time. You know, those completely simple diversions that bring a little clarity back into an otherwise insane day. I used to feel guilty popping one of these apps open when there was so much “work” to be done around me.

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Video calls on iPhone?

Video calls on iPhone?

Over the past few days, the news circulating here in the UK has again been rumor-spinning around the awaited iPhone 4G. O2, (the once exclusive holder of iPhones in Britain), posted details of video call pricing on their website, stating thy would cost the same as a voice call outside of the tariff’s allowance

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AT&T restricts Backflip apps, is iPhone to blame?

AT&T restricts Backflip apps, is iPhone to blame?

Hey, fellow iPhoners. If you’ve endured any kind of heat or Apple backlash in the blogosphere, take note: Things might get a little worse. Looks like AT&T is following the Apple/iPhone playbook when it comes to installing apps on its first — and currently only — Android smartphone. Moto Backflip users will be restricted to [...]

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App Review: Farm Frenzy 2

App Review: Farm Frenzy 2

What is it about farm games that are so appealing? Is it that we humans have an inbuilt desire to raise livestock, and create our own produce? Who knows? I remember getting hooked on Farmville up until the point I’d unlocked all the produce I could grow, then the attraction died. Farm Frenzy 2 is a completely different game, obviously, revolves around a farm.

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First official iPad ad on Oscars night

First official iPad ad on Oscars night

Before yesterday a good majority of the public knew what the iPad was, after yesterday it seems everyone will know it’s out on April 3. During the Oscars Apple proudly showed it’s latest innovation to the world via a 30 second TV commercial, and in case you missed it, here it is:

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AT&T to take on new data pricing plan

AT&T to take on new data pricing plan

AT&T’s chief executive said the carrier will be going toward metered (or tiered) pricing, but what is that? And how will it affect your wallets? Read on to find out more.

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Will you somersault for a Backflip?

Will you somersault for a Backflip?

Word has it that the Motorola Backflip will be available on Sunday at a price of $99.99 on contract. With so many other phones on the market, and such a diverse plethora to choose from, what differentiates this one? Quite simple really. It will be the only phone currently available to AT&T customers with Android, [...]

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VID: App Review — Splash of Color (aka Dash of Color)

VID: App Review — Splash of Color (aka Dash of Color)

There are plenty of paid iPhone apps that let users add a small touch of color to BW photos. So how good can a free one be? Alex checks it out and offers a short demo.

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iPad preorders to start 3/12, available 4/3

iPad preorders to start 3/12, available 4/3

Today is finally the day! Apple finally decided to clear the one big question on everybody’s mind. The pre-order and launch dates for Apple’s iPad have been announced, so hopefully you have been saving up those pennies since January 27th. Apple announced today that pre-orders for their new tablet will be available on March 12th [...]

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Rival to the iPad announced, will the ePad take off?

Rival to the iPad announced, will the ePad take off?

Okay, so this is a joke. Here in the UK, TV channel E4 released this Apple-style commercial to advertise their online catch-up service. I couldn’t help but laugh aloud when I saw it, they’ve got the mimicking down to a tee.

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App Review: Bookworm

App Review: Bookworm

Bookworm is one of those great games for killing time whilst in the bathroom or on public transport. If you’ve ever been on a long haul flight to a distant land you’ll know the feeling of intense boredom as you wait hours and hours to be back on land. This is the perfect antidote.

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