iPhone Central

UK Bank pushes iPhone e-commerce forward

Mikael Ricknas — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:55:00 -0700

Owners of the iPhone or iPod touch in the U.K. will be able to use their phone to both buy and pay for goods using a new application from MoBank.

Review: Read It Later for iPhone

Lex Friedman — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:28:00 -0700

Both the paid and free versions of this app do an adequate job of letting you save Web articles for offline reading. But a few flaws keep Read It Later from being a superlative experience.

iPhone 3GS gets jailbroken, hack available online

Daniel Ionescu — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:50:00 -0700

The first jailbreaking application for the iPhone 3GS -- purplera1n -- is now available.

Deathmatch rematch: BlackBerry versus iPhone 3.0

Galen Gruman — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:06:00 -0700

With the iPhone OS 3.0 update now available, InfoWorld's Galen Gruman revisits his BlackBerry Bold-iPhone 3G showdown to find out what, if anything, has changed.

Review: HuffingtonPost.com for iPhone

Ben Boychuk — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:48:00 -0700

This app looks and feels a lot like the left-leaning news and opinion Web site. But the app suffers from a number of technical glitches that make it an unreliable mobile news companion.

Ngmoco releases Rolando 2 for iPhone, iPod touch

Peter Cohen — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:35:00 -0700

Ngmoco has released Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid, a sequel to the hit 2008 game Rolando.

Review: Tiki Golf 3D for iPhone

Chris Barylick — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:34:00 -0700

Aside from a few bugs, this golf game is energetic fun and a good way to kill 10 to 15 minutes at a time.

Review: MobileStudio for iPhone

John Fuller — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:21:00 -0700

This excellent and powerful application for managing files is not necessarily for the average user. But power users with a lot of file-management demands will find that MobileStudio fits the bill nicely.

Jailbroken iPhones leave users more vulnerable

Sumner Lemon — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:03:00 -0700

Jailbreaking an iPhone leaves users more vulnerable to attack by stripping away most of its security protections.

Apple patching serious SMS vulnerability on iPhone

Sumner Lemon — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:04:00 -0700

Apple is patching a serious SMS vulnerability in the iPhone, a security researcher said.

When your phone rings, the copyright police may come calling

Jeremy Kirk — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:14:00 -0700

A digital rights group is contesting a U.S. music industry association's assertion that royalties are due each time a mobile phone ringtone is played in public.

Claims of Apple 'admitting' iPhone 3GS overheating are hot air

Dan Moren — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0700

The Web is aflame with news of overheating iPhone 3GS, but the Apple support document being referenced is two months old.

Review: 2XL Supercross for iPhone

Tim Mercer — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:41:00 -0700

The high-end graphics in 2XL Supercross make it one of the best-looking racing games for the iPhone and iPod touch. In fact, everything about this game is visually pleasing.

Choose a MobileMe account for publishing iPhone media

Dan Frakes — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:30:00 -0700

The iPhone doesn't let you choose which MobileMe account to use for photo and video uploads, but there's still a way to change that setting. We show you how, thanks to a Mac OS X Hints reader.

Opinion: Why the iPhone can't be killed

Brad Reed — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:14:00 -0700

The Palm Pre is the latest would-be iPhone killer that hasn't knocked Apple]s phone off its perch.

Users complain about poor Pre hardware

Nancy Gohring — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:10:00 -0700

Palm Pre users are complaining online about trouble with the hardware.

Review: HP 12C Financial Calculator for iPhone

Rob Griffiths — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:04:00 -0700

A 100-percent functional picture-perfect clone of the financial tool of choice for many finance professionals, this iPhone app can easily be used in place of the physical calculator. Even though it doesn't include much in the way of added iPhone-specific features, HP 12C Financial Calculator is still very useful.

Review: PhotoMarkr for iPhone

Brian Beam — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:24:00 -0700

This watermarking utility simple, effective and easy to use. If you like to share photos and are concerned about their proper attribution, then you shouldn’t do without PhotoMarkr.

Report: Apple seeding iPhone 3.1 beta

Dan Moren — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:37:00 -0700

Apple has reputedly started distributing the beta version of iPhone 3.1 to developers, along with the updated version of the Software Development Kit.

Apple iPhone 3GS sold out in UK

Lexton Snol — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:38:00 -0700

O2, the exclusive carrier for Apple's iPhone in the UK, reports that the iPhone 3GS is currently "out of stock".

Review: Wheel of Fortune for iPhone

Lex Friedman — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:45:00 -0700

This faithful and fun recreation of the long-running TV game show has a few imperfections, but they won't spoil your puzzle-solving fun.

China iPhone deal faces trademark conflict

Owen Fletcher — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:59:00 -0700

A Chinese company that owns the trademark 'i-phone' says it is not in talks with Apple, though Apple may need its permission to sell the iPhone in China.

New video shows iPhone 3GS gaming potential

Peter Cohen — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:26:00 -0700

Firemint has posted a YouTube video showing off a tech demo on the iPhone 3GS that stretches the device's gameplaying potential.

Review: iVideo Cocktails

Ben Boychuk — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:13:00 -0700

If you have any doubts about how to make a drink or you just want to see how professional barmen ply their trade, the video lessons in iVideo Cocktails will not disappoint.

Bugs & Fixes: iPhones that are too hot to handle

Ted Landau — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:15:00 -0700

The Internet is buzzing about reports of iPhone 3GS models over-heating. But before you assume you need a replacement iPhone or that Apple needs to issue a recall, Ted Landau suggests that you cool down.

Review: Grammar Up

Aayush Arya — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:03:00 -0700

This grammar-quiz app does what it promises, but it's hampered by some poor design decisions.

Review: The Sims 3 for iPhone

Chris Holt — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:37:00 -0700

The Sims 3 plays like a cheap knockoff of the full game -- a disappointment give the premium price it commands.

Adobe Flash now widely available to Android device vendors

Eric Lai — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:45:00 -0700

Bsquare says it has ported Adobe's Flash mobile player to ARM-based smartphones and smartbooks running Google's Android operating system.

Review: Clue for iPhone

Chris Barylick — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:44:00 -0700

There's a lot to like about the mobile version of Clue, the classic whodunnit board game. But some of the elements take a little of the fun out of solving the mystery.

Review: PicCard for iPhone

Beau Colburn — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:36:00 -0700

The overall look and feel of PicCard could use a little fine tuning, and the PayPal integration is a bit clunky. But the concept behind this app -- take pictures from your iPhone and turn them into postcards you can mail -- is a solid one.

Doom Resurrection released for iPhone, iPod touch

Peter Cohen — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:49:00 -0700

Doom Resurrection, a new Doom game from Id Software, is available for download from the App Store.

Review: President for iPhone

Ben Boychuk — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:28:00 -0700

Part who's-who, part search tool, part news app, President gives activists, journalists and interested citizens a one-stop shop of vital data on the current presidential administration.

Apple agrees to produce standard phone charger in Europe

Dan Moren — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:16:00 -0700

Apple has joined with nine other mobile phone manufacturers in standardizing phone chargers on the micro-USB connection.

What iPhone hardware feature or accessory do you want most?

Dan Frakes — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:11:00 -0700

We're surveying our followers on Twitter about their iPhone use. Today's installment covers the hardware features and accessories people would most like to see.

PhoneSuit to turn iPhone, iPod touch into portable projector

Patrick Miller — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:20:00 -0700

PhoneSuit plans to introduce the PhoneSuit MiLi Pro in September. The handheld video projector is an accessory for the iPhone and iPod touch.

iPhone availability checker tracks Apple Store stock

Dan Moren — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:03:00 -0700

Apple's iPhone availability checker has returned to help customers find out whether the new 3GS is in stock at their local stores.

Review: FeX for iPhone

Brendan Wilhide — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:40:00 -0700

This simple utility allows you to sync two pieces of data -- and just two -- between Facebook and your contacts list—birthdays and profile pictures. While the app is somewhat limited by Facebook's terms of service, it's still a handy way to add information with minimal effort.

Jailbreak app enables MMS on original iPhone

Dan Moren — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:38:00 -0700

A jailbreak app intuitively named ActivateMMS2G can enable MMS functionality on the original iPhone. As always, your mileage may vary.

Review: Flickit for iPhone

Jeff Phillips — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:38:00 -0700

Uploading photos to the Flickr photo-sharing service from your iPhone or iPod touch should be simple. Flickit gets it right.

Why I'm not upgrading to an iPhone 3GS

Peter Cohen — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:20:00 -0700

Apple sold 1 million iPhone 3GS models last weekend, but Peter Cohen didn't get one. And here's why he's not planning to any time soon.

Upgrading to iPhone 3GS: readers respond

Philip Michaels — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:20:00 -0700

We asked last week if you were planning on upgrading to a new iPhone 3GS. Here's what you told us.

Review: Boulder Dash for iPhone

Omaha Sternberg — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:07:00 -0700

Boulder Dash is a retro action puzzler in which you must recover gems by digging through caves, being careful not to be crushed by rocks.

Google's Android gets native development capabilities

Paul Krill — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:21:00 -0700

Google moved to boost its Android mobile device software platform this week by offering developers a kit that enables them to call native code from Android applications.

iPhone 3GS is jailbreakable -- does it matter?

Ian Paul — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:10:00 -0700

The iPhone Dev Team says the iPhone 3GS is officially jailbreakable. But PC World's Ian Paul wonders if there's much of a market for jailbroken iPhones any more.

No joke: Comedy writers bring humor to the iPhone with iLarious

Chris Holt — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:51:00 -0700

Chris Holt sits down with Fred Graver, a comedy writer and producer who sees the iPhone as a new platform for delivering comedy. His iLarious project will start releasing iPhone apps this summer.

Apple pulled adult app, won't distribute porn

Dan Moren — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:44:00 -0700

An Apple spokesperson confirmed that the company pulled the Hottest Girls app from the App Store after it added pornographic content and that such content would not be allowed on the store.

Review: Space Ace for iPhone

Chris Barylick — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:05:00 -0700

This faithful recreation of the 1983 arcade classic is a nostalgic trip to the past. But the developers did a good job adapting Space Ace for the iPhone and iPod touch, even if the game doesn't offer a lot of replay value.

Apple's iPhone 3GS goes on sale in Japan

Martyn Williams — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:36:00 -0700

Apple's iPhone 3GS went on sale in Japan on Friday morning.

What iPhone software feature would you most like to see?

Dan Frakes — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:30:00 -0700

We're surveying our followers on Twitter about their iPhone use. Today's installment covers the software features people would most like to see.

Review: Postino and HazelMail for iPhone

Lex Friedman — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:10:00 -0700

These two apps let you turn images stored on your iPhone or iPod touch into physical postcards. But which one handles the job better?