Review: Barcodescan Pro for iPhone This app uses the camera on your iPhone to scan in a product's barcode, using that information to pull down price and other data. It doesn't quite measure up to the similar RedLaser, though the two apps end up complementing one another.
iHound aims to help you find your missing iPhone At this week's Macworld Expo, iHound Software will hand out stickers aimed at aiding people who find lost iPhones to reunite them with their owners. And for the month of February, iHound has dropped the price on its iPhone app.
Researcher: Apple iPhone security, privacy claims exaggerated Apple's sandboxing technology restricts iPhone applications using deny/allow rules at the kernel level, but these and other security permissions are too loose, according to software engineer and security expert Nicolas Seriot.
Cisco adding iPhone app for voice-over-Wi-Fi Cisco plans to add voice-over-Wi-Fi capabilities to its existing iPhone app by April, part of a continuing effort to expand its unified communications technology into the mobile space.
AT&T allows SlingMedia to stream over 3G AT&T has announced that it will now support SlingPlayer Mobile over its 3G wireless network, freeing Sling’s fans from their reliance on Wi-Fi to watch video.
Smartphone shipments hit new record in fourth quarter Smartphone devices continued to ship at record levels in last year's fourth quarter, reaching 54.5 million, or 39 percent more than last year, according to IDC. Apple now ships the third most smartphones, trailing only Nokia and Research in Motion.
Apple releases iPhone software 3.1.3 On Tuesday, Apple rolled out the latest update to its iPhone OS, iPhone 3.1.3. The update includes minor bug fixes and security patches.
Review: TrueHDR for iPhone iPhone 3GS users looking for more vivid and detailed photos from their built-in camera should appreciate this app, which takes advantage of that phone's selective focus feature to merge two images into one.
Will we see iPhone updates at Apple's event? Everybody's abuzz over what Apple will announce at Wednesday's event. Dan Moren wonders if Apple's last creation, the iPhone, will get any love.
AT&T disputes network criticism AT&T is disputing a financial analyst's criticism of its wireless capital spending, saying it overlooked some investments.
After cutting unlimited plan pricing, AT&T axes Nation 1350 plan for iPhone As promised last week, AT&T cut its unlimited voice and data plan for the iPhone by $30 per month. In rolling out the new pricing, the wireless carried dropped its Nation 1350 plan, which at $110 per month, would have cost more than the new unlimited plan.
Steadicam Smoothee smooths out iPhone 3GS video Tiffen, the company behind Steadicam, is bringing its long-established camera-stabilization rig to the iPhone 3GS in the form of the Steadicam Smoothee.
Infrared photography: how to fake it Want to experiment with the look of infrared photography without investing in the equipment or time? In the second part of our series, Derrick Story shows you how to fake it with iPhone apps and image-editing software.
Should your IT department support the iPhone? A lot has changed since IT managers and system administrators panned the original iPhone. Computerworld's Ryan Faas looks at whether the iPhone is ready for business adoption. The answer varies from business to business.
Review: Daily Mugshot for iPhone This app for taking a daily photo of yourself and posting it to the DailyMugshot.com Website suffers from several flaws, not the least of which is that it's difficult to use the iPhone's camera to take a self-portrait.
Kensington announces eight new peripherals Kensington Computer Products Group has announced eight new peripherals in its lineup: a car charger, two auxiliary audio cables, four different car mounts, and an anti-glare screen.
Opinion: Stop inventing mobile phones Joanie Wexler of Network World wonders if the mobile industry should take a breather for a few months while broadband wireless network buildouts and mobile device management capabilities catch up to the demands of today's smartphones.
iPod pavilion at CES reflects the iPhone/iPod market Christopher Breen spent his Thursday at CES walking through the iLounge Pavilion. What he found: a lot of cases and a lot of focus on the iPhone and iPod touch at the expense of other iPod models.
CES: Intuit previews tax-filing iPhone app An iPhone app from Intuit, due in the App Store on January 15, will let you file your tax returns from an iPhone 3G or 3GS -- provided you're filing a simple return in California.
Review: ReelDirector for iPhone Pros may find the features in this movie-editing app lacking for their needs. But when it comes to basic movie-making, ReelDirector provides a great feature set.
T-Mobile finishes upgrade to HSPA 7.2 T-Mobile USA has completed its deployment of a faster 3G technology across its national network, reaching more than 200 million U.S. residents with the high-speed data and voice system while getting ready to upgrade some areas to even higher speeds later this year.