Every week I will be bringing you what I think are the week’s biggest stories and articles. Let’s get started, after the break!
Turn your iPhone into a number pad!
Oh yeah! For the geeks out there that think this is cool! hey, if you have an iMac with the Bluetooth keyboard, this can come in useful! Different colors too!
New Google app with Voice Search
This is really cool. I have been using it for a few days now. In my estimation, I would it gets things right about 80% of the time. This is truly faster than typing, and a cool way to show off your iPhone. The location based services are nice too. Get movies and restaurants close by. I love Google, and Google loves me :-)
Don't worry, I never heard of it either. Apparently they are making a "global" app for MMS on the iPhone, and it is official. However it is unknown if it is coming to the US or not. Why doesn't Apple just make their own? Oh, that is right, the reality distortion field is in effect.
Do you like crossword puzzles?
Dieter puts them head to head in our latest App vs App review! Dieter pits Crosswords vs 2 Across. Who is the victor? Read on to find out more!
More DRM-free music on iTunes?
Oh how I wish. I love Apple. I love iTunes. I despise the greedy folks that make up the music industry. So, Apple is taking to em' and sayin', "Hey, we um, are the #1 music store, why not show us a little more love?".
BlackBerry Storm vs the iPhone web browser
Who do you think wins? Yup, Safari. By the time everyone catches up to Apple, they will have moved on. Sad really.
Google doing some shady development with their new Google search app on iPhone?
Well, I am not one to talk, but this looks a little suspicious. To summarize, they used an unpublished API to get the iPhone to "beep" when you hold it up to your ear. Why is this important? Read on, it is quite interesting indeed.
New iPhone firmware 2.2 is out + review!
I am excited! I love Google Street View, tapping once to go back to your main home screen and downloadable podcasts. There are some other features too. Read on to learn more about them and let us know what your favorites are!
Apple working on an always on display?
At first your are thinking that it is crazy, it would eat up the battery in no time. But wait a minute, we are talking about Apple here. There would be a second backlight, but dimmer then the original. Umm, just read on to learn more. Perhaps in next years' iPhone? Just as long as that model give me my video chat too :-)
Looking for a clear protector for your iPhone? Look no further then BodyGuardz! Brian gives us his two cents this week on what he thinks. Read on to learn more.
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The EU wants to mandate USB-C ports on smartphones
The EU wants portable device manufacturers to adopt a common charging standard. Previously, the bloc had adopted a position of encouragement, but that policy did not lead to the desired results.
Facebook abandons plan to sell ads in WhatsApp
Facebook has reportedly abandoned plans to sell ads inside WhatsApp, plans that resulted in co-founder Jan Koum leaving the group in 2018.
Apple's A14 CPU could be comparable in performance to some MacBook Pros
Apple's iPhone 12 will likely ship with the A14 processor beating at its heart. And it's going to be super fast according to one report.
The perfect fit for smaller spaces, the best 32-inch TVs
Big-screen TVs are the greatest, but a 55-inch probably doesn't make much sense in your bedroom, kitchen, or smaller living room. 32 inches is often the perfect size for these spaces, and these are the best 32-inch TVs you can buy.
