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My on-going thoughts on the HTC Hero
Firstly, it is important to remember that rather than running Windows Mobile OS, HTC have adopted Google’s Android OS and the HTC/Android team is a great mix and straight away, my impression of HTC devices being more for business than pleasure went straight out the window.
Win a copy of WordPop for your Palm OS, Windows Mobile or iPod Touch / iPhone
From Todd] Todd at Smartbxdesign wants to give PalmAddict readers a chance to win a copy of the excellent WordPop which is available for both Palm OS, Windows Mobile and iPod Touch / iPhone. All you have to do is answer the following question: QUESTION: Which SmartboxDesign game can you pla...
Protect your iPhone, and yourself with Proporta
So to help protect you against these lurking nasties, Proporta has developed the Antimicrobial Silicone Case with SteriTouch (Apple iPhone 3G/3GS). Crafted from a super tough silicone skin that guards against scratching and impact damage, the case is covered with an antimicrobial c...
Information Week reports that the iPhone is the top selling phone in the US
From Hans] Information Week reports that the iPhone is the top selling phone in the US. "The stats are in. During the third quarter of 2009, the Apple iPhone 3GS was the top-selling smartphone in the U.S. Research In Motion (NSDQ: RIMM), however, owned nearly every other spot in the top ten. Who'...
Getting a Pre and saying goodbye to the iPhone
From Mike Bray] Amazon has shipped my palm pre so I hopefully should get it for the weekend and I'll be able to say goodbye to the iPhone. I don't have anything bad to say about the iPhone but I got really excited when the Pre was announced and knew I wanted one but I held out for a price drop and now I...
Yesterday
WordPop! for the iPhone and iPod Touch - Updated
From SmartboxDesign] WordPop! for the iPhone and iPod Touch - UpdatedWordPop! for iPod Touch and iPhone has been updated several times in the last few months. Get the most value by installing version 1.4 at no cost. To Upgrade Click the link below to iTunes
Using my iPhone in NYC
Picture below taken with my iPhone My regular readers will know I'm in New York. I'm using my iPhone. I'm using to listen to tunes. I'm using it to retrieve my email, update Twitter & Facebook, check proposals received from clients, make sure that work that draft work is approved. My iPhone...
Tuesday, Nov 17
webOS 1.3.1 Did NOT Restore iTunes Sync, but is That the Least of Palm’s Worries?
Is an interesting piece over at the iPhone Blog. "iphone_batman_pre_serious Sure, okay, since Palm has been faking iPod status to provide iTunes sync for a while now, and Apple has been updating iTunes to stop them every chance they get, when a new version of Palm’s webOS comes out and it DO...
Saturday, Nov 14
iPhone vs Cliq (Part 2)
For the last two days, my iPhone has been turned off and riding around in my slingbag as a back up. I went to check on it today and I hadn't turned it off, so the battery was dead. For the last two days, my iPhone has been turned off and riding around in my slingbag as a back up. I went to check on it today...
Friday, Nov 13
Another AppStore Developer Quits
There's a program on my iPhone called "Tris". It's a brilliant take on the Tetris theme, with controls adapted to suit the iPhone touch screen. You don't like the piece coming down right now? Just push it back up and juggle it along with the other falling pieces! There's a few minor problems wi...
Thursday, Nov 12
iPhone versus Cliq
4 - Accessibility. Not as bad as Blackberry at burrying things in menus, but not as slick as iPhone. 6 - Text Messaging. Sending out a group email or attaching a photo is so much easier with the iPhone. I haven't even figured out if I can send a group message on the Cliq...
How I'm using my iPhone today
I'm packing today with the help of my iPhone. I'm using my iPhone to make a list of what I need to pack and then I check it. I also dictate to my iPhone anything I need to throw into my bag the morning before I fly such as passport etc I'll use my iPhone obviously to listen to music and send emails when I...
There is still life yet in the TX
From Charles Manning] Having read your reader stories I have to share the fact that I'm using a TX. It's been my main PDA since 2006 and I it does everything I need. I'm not ready to use a one device I like to have two separate devices and I get this using just a basic Nokia phone and my TX. If I want to ch...
Wednesday, Nov 11
I wanted a Pre because I missed the keyboard
From Ben Chaplin] So I traded my iPhone for a palm pre and I have to say it's a great phone basically it's palm pre all the way. The iPhone didn't suck it's just that I just missed the keyboard. But I have been equally amazed at the Pre video quality I could very happily watch a video or two on the pre. ...
What don't i use my Pre for?
I am almost sure in this day and age that most of us depend on our phones to do just about everything. Well I do. As a student and hairdresser I am constantly using my calendar, to organize my daily life between classes and clients' appointments. With that I use my address book to store all my numbe...
8X Telescope with Hard Case for iPhone 3G / 3GS
From Thomas at USBFever] Hi Sammy, Just a note to you that we've launched a new superb 8X Telescope with Hard Case for iPhone 3G / 3GS. The link is as follows: It is different to other telescope in the market as follows: Specific to iPhone 3g / 3gs
Still using a LifeDrive
From Danny Cheetham] I read on your site that someone was still using a Palm Lifedrive well they are not alone. Everyday I use my Lifedrive as my PDA. It never leaves my side, I use it as my journal. I have always kept a diary and my Lifedrive is where I jot my thoughts. I have over 6 years worth of writi...
Tuesday, Nov 10
The BIG change!
All in all, I'm quite pleased -- I anticpate living with this one for long enough to see the contract out, which will make both Telus and my wife very happy! :-) [From Dallas Hinton, Vancouver, BC, Canada!] Hi Sammy!! After a year of horrible frustration with Windows Mobile 6.1 (an HTC Touch P...
Monday, Nov 9
My first initial thoughts of the HTC Hero
I like this option and think that if you are a constant user of Google products, devices such as this one that use Google’s Android operating system are tailor made to suit. The Home screen of the device is similar to the iPhone in style with listed icons and the option to scroll between a few pa...
Apple please include a keyboard in your next design
From SH] I have an iPhone, I use it daily and have no complaints but if I had the choice now of whether to get an iPhone or a Palm Pre then I'd choose the Pre. I love the keyboard and that is what I wish the iPhone had so Apple if your listening maybe you can think about including one in your next hardwa...
I just BOUGHT a Palm TX!
My new (to me) TX has a better browser, Blazer rather than Web Pro, and allows me to use a later version of Opera Mini when I need to. I can also go online without having to fumble with my palmOne Wi-Fi card. The TX has a longer battery life than my T|3, and if the battery does go dead, I won't loose all...
Sunday, Nov 8
From Tungsten E to iPod Touch
From Clive Waters] Sammy nice to read how people use their mobile devices. Up until recently I was using a Tungsten E but now I am using a iPod Touch, I needed something which had wi-fi and had the potential to be around for many years to come. I think Apple will invest both time and money into the i...
Windows Mobile is no competition
From RDH] Sammy I've almost given up on Windows Mobile, I think it will become almost extinct. We have two major players the iPhone and Android, Google and Apple are throwing everything into these platforms, Microsoft isn't trying hard enough. I'm not including Palm in my consideration be...
More rumours of the iPhone Nano are emerging today.
From Hans] More rumours of the iPhone Nano are emerging today. "The latest round of iPhone rumors reads like a roundup of everything we've heard before. Now the mythical iPhone nano is back, and supposedly said device will be coming to Verizon in 2010 featuring a new hybrid cellular radio." R...
Saturday, Nov 7
My Problem With Twitter Apps
This one is easy: needs a Mac app. The iPhone app does more than any other iPhone app out there in regards to Twitter, and they are working on integrating lists into their iPhone app. But needs a Mac app for social and mobile integration. I love the iPhone app; however until (or if) a Mac app is addi...
Friday, Nov 6
Palm TX is Best "Multitasking" ebook Reader
From Bill Quinlan Evanston IL] Every day I see a posting for a new ebook reader in addition to the most familiar ones: Kindle, iPhone/Touch, Sony, Nook. The Palm TX (although forsaken by Palm) is in my opinion the best of the lot. Its ebook app (eReader) unlike many of the current versions is no...
NormSoft's Pocket Tunes Radio App Adds Timeshifting
www.pockettunesradio.com [From Tim Norman] NormSoft, Inc. today announced Pocket Tunes Radio 5.4, an update to its popular Internet radio application for iPhone and iPod Touch. Version 5.4 adds the ability to record and play back Internet radio stations, talk shows, police...
Thursday, Nov 5
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs named Fortune 'CEO of the Decade'
From Mike Cane] Apple co-founder Steve Jobs named Fortune 'CEO of the Decade' "For his role in turning Apple into a groundbreaking technology leader and the most valuable company in Silicon Valley, Fortune Magazine has named Steve Jobs its "CEO of the Decade." The magazine's profile of J...
Wednesday, Nov 4
Getting Google-eyed, Windows 7 and other stuff…
3) The voice-recognition software needs some tweaking. I get some ‘interesting’ text transcripts of the voicemails left Finally, since I’ve segued from smartphone operating systems to web services, I will take one more step to computer operating systems…specifically, Windows...
Apple needs to realize that they didn't invent the mobile industry they just shifted it up a gear
From Paul Brumming, IL] I loathe the iPhone, I think it's a dumb and after a few years people will get bored of it and move away. I believe the real winners will be Palm with webOS and Google Android. Apple needs to realize that they didn't invent the mobile industry they just shifted it up a gear. T...
Tuesday, Nov 3
This Is a Next-Generation iPhone 4 Part, China Ontrade Claims
From Eric Mann] This Is a Next-Generation iPhone 4 Part, China Ontrade Claims according to the Gizmodo. "China Ontrade calls this the iPhone 4 Generation Midboard. Not very exciting, but the last time they announced a next-generation iPhone part, they were right. A month later, the iPhone...
Unlocked iPhone Contest Starts Today...
The software at the heart of the contest, RingtoneStudio for iPhone, was designed to produce an unlimited quantity of ringtones - avoiding Apple's 99 cent-per-ringtone fee. It creates ringtones from any unprotected music format or from a variety of QuickTime-friendly video formats.
Monday, Nov 2
eBook reading from your iPhone seems to be the next big thing
From Eric Mann] eBook reading from your iPhone seems to be the next big thing according to mashable. "According to mobile analytics company Flurry, there’s been a surge of ebook-related applications for the iPhone. Based on their research, which included sampling over 2,500 applicatio...
Want to know how to get your GMail pushed to your iPhone?
From Eric Mann] Want to know how to get your GMail pushed to your iPhone? Read this editorial. "Mere seconds after your email address receives the message, you get it too — wherever you are. When you open the email program, all the mail is already there — no need to wait for downloads to finish. Wi...
Thursday, Oct 8
Patch: iPhone OS 3.1.2 is out
From Karl Smith who is serving in the US Army] The TUAW is reporting that iPhone OS 3.1.2 is out and what does it bring or fix? "update fixes the widely reported issue where the iPhone would not wake from sleep, and also fixes an issue involving video playback and cellular service. This update is...
To Tweet Or Not To Tweet...
MAC I think I’ve been using Twittelator Pro for the past 3 weeks now. I have since migrated from Twitterific Premium which actually stays on my iPhone at some different places in time because I like it so much J Twittelator Pro (http://www.stone.com/Twittelator) is brought to you by Stone D...
Monday, Oct 5
DVD Catalyst 3 - DVD and Video to Palm
Another special offer for you is DVD Catalyst 3 - DVD and Video to Palm on special offer with 20% off for $7.96. "DVD Catalyst 3 rips movies so they can play on your MP3 player, Smartphone or just about anything else with a color screen. iPhones, Zunes, Smartphones lack a DVD drive, so to be able to...
Wednesday, Sep 23
NetNewsWire 2.0 for iPhone Adds Google Sync
From Eric Mann] iClarified is reporting today that "NetNewsWire 2.0 has been released for iPhone and iPod touch. NetNewsWire is an RSS reader from NewsGator. The new version features sync with Google Reader, NewNewsWire for Macintosh, and FeedDemon for Windows. If you read an item on your i...
Tuesday, Nov 25
Microsoft rumored making a phone with NVidia
Ever since Apple had iPhone and dazzled the whole world with it, rumors have never ceased to stop saying that Microsoft also want a phone of its own. And no matter how often Microsoft's PRs (Public Relations) keep on confirming the blogosphere, that Microsoft is not making a mobile phone wi...
Wednesday, Sep 10
Silicone case for iPod Nano 4th Gen
From Thomas at USBFever] Hi Sammy, Just a short message to you that we've launched a new product for iPod Nano 4th Generation as follows. Silicone case for iPod Nano 4th Gen. More deets after the jump. From Thomas at USBFever] Hi Sammy, Just a short message to you that we've launched a new produc...
Tuesday, Sep 9
BREAKING: IPod Touch Has Bluetooth!
Although the Apple announcement of the iPod Touch said nothing about Bluetooth, nor did the specifications page on the Apple Web site mention it, it appears nevertheless that the iPod Touch hardware finally includes Bluetooth, at least according to what Apple filed with the FCC. Withi...
Saturday, Sep 6
An Actual Picture of the New iPod Nano
From Hans] New iPod nano's spy pictures leaked to the Gizmodo this morning, thanks to Hans for the heads up. "Looks like we've got a legit, actual spy shot of the new iPod nano in its packaging (apparently originally posted by MacNN in an obscured form, it looks like it first got clear in this A...
Wednesday, Sep 3
How To: Wikipanion for the iPhone / iPod Touch
Ste was showing me how to access Wikipedia from the iPhone and there is a very good program called Wikipanion which, obviously, allows you to be able to use your iPhone / iPod Touch as a means to gain access to Wikipedia. Steven demonstrates in the below Qik video.
Tuesday, Aug 5
Patch: For those of you with iPhone / iPod Touch devices, Apple has released the 2.0.1 firmware update for the iPhone and iPod touch
From Hans] For those of you with iPhone / iPod Touch devices, Apple has released the 2.0.1 firmware update for the iPhone and iPod touch. "Apple has released the 2.0.1 firmware update for the iPhone and iPod touch, and as you can see above, it brings the much-awaited "Bug fixes" feature to bear. We...
Thursday, Jul 31
Review of the 9-in-1 iPhone / iPod Touch FM Transmitter with USB Charging Port and Remote from USB Fever
Finally as you would expect, the 9-in-1 iPhone / iPod Touch FM Transmitter also charges your iPhone too, great if your on long journeys because not only do you get to listen to your great music but also it charges the device at the same time.
Thursday, Jun 19
The Touch is the #1 MP3 player
From Peter Perez (Queens, New York)] Sammy, you always seem to amaze me with your philanthropic ways, we are all lucky that there is no end to your generosity. The touch is by comparison the best mp3 player on the market for basically one reason. Its smooth and easy to use interface with iTunes....
Sunday, Jun 15
iPhone 3G madness
But what I don’t get is this one: why does Steve hold back iPhone 3G sales that are already piling up in his Apple stores’ storage room? Remember those mysterious containers and packages I’ve reported back then, here at Palm Addict?
5 reasons to buy or not to buy iPhone 3G
Even though both Melissa and Casey are presenting us with different results, they both share few same ‘reasoning’ and same alternative solution for all of us: the much-anticipated iPhone 2.0 software upgrade is the real game-changer. The upgrade will enable App Store for downloading ap...
Thursday, Feb 21
How To: Guide to porting your DVD's to the iPod Touch / iPhone
From Mark Nelson] Thanks Mark for giving me this heads up, the iPhone Atlas have uploaded a tutorial on how to how to put DVD movies on the iPhone/iPod touch. Read in full. [From Mark Nelson] Thanks Mark for giving me this heads up, the iPhone Atlas have uploaded a tutorial on how to how to put DVD...
Sunday, Nov 18
Podcast: Sammy's Review of the Week
Paul Biba reviews Vibe Duo earphones 1src Multicolored Handsets Editorial Android First Look" gt;Enter SWSALE at the Palm Software Store to obtain a 15% discount off your Palm software purchases this weekend. Make the jump to the Palm software store.
Saturday, Oct 27
Podcast: Sammy's Review of the Week
gt;So this was a good week for Apple. "Apple saw its profits surge by 67% in the three months to the end of September, thanks to demand for its computers and iPods. The firm said it had also sold more than one million of its new iPhone, helping it make $904m (£444.5m) in the period, against $542m a y...
