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AT&T Delays iPhone Sales by Almost a Week!
The Apple faithful have been dealt a crushing blow by AT&T. America’s second largest carrier has announced that it will postpone sales of the iPhone 4 to June 29. Originally, AT&T was scheduled to offer the new iPhone on June 24, but has since been forced to change the announced date due to what appears to be an unexpected shortages in available stock. The reason for the delay is not confirmed however. While the iPhone 4 has sold extremely well during the pre-purchase period, there are some who believe that the real reason for the launch delay is an assembly line glitch. Of course, it may very well be a different reason entirely and we should not put too much faith in rumors. Apple fans will be miffed at the delay, but will tolerate another five days of anxious waiting.…
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Windows Live Messenger Available for the iPhone
Windows Live Messenger is now available for the iPhone and iPod. Microsoft and Apple joined forces to announce the release of the world’s favorite IM for the world’s favorite phone. The iPhone version of Windows Live Messenger comes with most of the usual trimmings we have come to expect while using the computer version. The annoying ‘nudge’ will be present, along with the Windows Live Hotmail feature. Users can also be notified of updates by friends using MySpace and Facebook. An application of this nature should now become a household service with the new multitasking. Prior to the multitasking ability, using a social chat application like Windows Messenger Live would have been a nightmare for most users. There has been no report regarding a version for the iPad, but…
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Apple to Track and Sell User Location
The Holy Roman Empire, I mean Apple, (Freudian slip) has updated its privacy policy and now states the following in the terms of agreement for both iPhones and iPad: “Apple and our partners and licensees may collect, use, and share precise location data, including the real-time geographic location of your Apple computer or device. This location data is collected anonymously in a form that does not personally identify you and is used by Apple and our partners and licensees to provide and improve location-based products and services.” There is no way to fully disable geographic location sharing and users should be aware that Apple’s partners may now know exactly where they are at all times. The fact that Apple claims ‘anonymous’ information collection does not make this…
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New Version of iPlayer Now Available for Nokia
The new version of iPlayer by BBC is now available for Nokia S60 3rd and 5th addition devices. The new version of iPlayer is a web app, unlike the previous installments which were in the format of a stand alone application, and redirects users to a web page where they can enjoy all that the iPlayer has to offer. The new version offers live streaming, via 3G and Wi-Fi, as well as a new ‘favorites’ tab. Unfortunately, many Nokia devices are not currently compatible with the new iPlayer, including Nokia E72. This is typical of Nokia, which continues to overlook distribution and availability, both paramount in today’s economy. One can only assume that the iPlayer will eventually become available on most Nokia devices, but the term ‘eventually’ does not translate well to…
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No Text Message Privacy for Public Employees
Idiots will always be idiots. However, it appears that California attracts more people of low intelligence than other places. The latest round of idiocy came from the Ontario, California police department. Several police officers sued the city because the text messages on their work related phones were read by their superiors, exposing sexual affairs and other personal use. Employees were told that light personal use of their government issued phones was acceptable. A judge sided with the city, claiming that public employers had the right to search through and read public servant emails in order to ensure that the taxpayer was not paying for the individual’s personal text messaging. The idiot cops in this case should not have been surprised. In addition, if you plan on…
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Adult Text more than Teenagers while Driving?
Looks like teenagers are as prone to texting while driving as are adults. This surprising revelation came about during a study by the Pew Internet & American Life Project which claims that 50% of all adult drivers text while operating an automotive while only one in three teenagers fall into the same category. Before youth starting pointing an accusing finger at their elders, it should be noted that this study grouped anyone at or above the age of 18 into the adult category. Since the maturity of those 18-25 is not much greater than those at the age of 16 and 17, a sound argument could be made regarding this flaw in the study. It would have been more interesting to group adults at 30+ and youth at under that. We could all be sure that the findings would be different…
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iPhone 4 Devices Shipping via FedEx
Reports are coming in that Apple has started to ship iPhone 4 units via FedEx. Customers have apparently started to receive notifications regarding shipping and that the units should arrive at the promised date of June 24th. There was some worry that consumers would not receive their phones in time due to the massive demand that Apple has experienced since it began taking pre-orders for the next generation iPhone. AT&T in fact, has stopped offering the iPhone 4 in presale as the wireless provider claims that it is out of stock. The iPhones being shipped are all black as was reported previously and it is unclear when Apple will begin to offer a white version of the iPhone 4. Even with the massive demand during the pre-purchase period, lineups will probably be unbearably…
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Micro-SIM Not Transferable from iPhone 4 to iPad
According to Apple and European wireless provider O2, the micro-SIM in the iPhone 4 cannot be transferred to the iPad and vice versa. This is sure to sadden some Apple fans, but according to O2, there is a valid technical reason for this. Nick Wilkins, spokesman for O2 said, ‘the micro-SIMs for the iPhone are set up to allow voice calls, SMS messages and data functionality, whereas the iPad micro-SIM is provisioned to allow pay-as-you-go data transfer only. The two devices are designed to give a different experience. The iPhone 4 is for regular use, whereas with the iPad we offer more flexibility over data use.' While we are not questioning the honesty and integrity of O2, we certainly are when it comes to Apple. The highway robbers at Cupertino have long been known for…
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Pandora Announces New Advertisers for iPad Platform
Pandora, the internet music service, has revealed the first wave of advertisers for its new iPad ad platform. The three are Starbucks, Budweiser and Lexus. Pandora’s advertising service allows companies to target consumers in a robust manner, including age, gender and location. The advertising move by Pandora is part of the company’s long battle with bankruptcy after it was forced to pay higher fees to recording labels for the music it provided. With royalty fees being so extravagant, Pandora was forced to find other ways to make their business model solvent. Advertising is a logical choice and Pandora is making great strides in order to get a better footing in the mobile advertising market. John Trimble, CEO of Pandora, could hardly contain his excitement regarding…
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New BlackBerry Phone and Tablet Being Developed
It appears that those sneaky Canadians at RIM are planning on releasing a new Smartphone and tablet device by the end of the year. Some information has been revealed about the phone, which should be released by the end of September. This new BlackBerry will be a touch phone that will offer a slide out keyboard for those who are not fans of touch devices. RIM chiefs are being more tightly lipped about the tablet, but have confirmed that it should be ready by the end of the year. Both devices will of course target business oriented individuals. While these and other RIM products do not garner the same media attention when compared to competitors iPhone and Android, BlackBerry is still by far the most popular Smartphone in the United States. The strong relationship that…
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