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Robert Nelson - who has written 1492 posts on iPhonefreak.


Recent survey seems to state the obvious; iPad users are a happy bunch

Friday, July 2, 2010

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Recent survey seems to state the obvious; iPad users are a happy bunch

A recent survey of iPad users is making one thing clear and for some it may seem like the results are simply restating the obvious — for the most part, iPad users are a satisfied bunch. Given that, the survey is coming courtesy of the Technologizer and included 6,000 iPad users. Further breaking that down, [...]

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Chase updates iPhone app, gives you the ability to deposit checks with a picture

Friday, July 2, 2010

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Chase updates iPhone app, gives you the ability to deposit checks with a picture

Ah, banking apps, they are just that, banking apps and aside from typically giving you some easy access to your account information they are generally not overly exciting. Well, Chase has just changed my mind a little bit on that end. They have rolled out an updated version of their Chase Mobile app for the [...]

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Tapulous acquired by Disney, will continue to develop more games

Friday, July 2, 2010

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Tapulous acquired by Disney, will continue to develop more games

The iPhone and iPad app development company Tapulous has announced they have been acquired by Disney. First and foremost, for those not familiar with the Tapulous name, they are the ones behind the Tap Tap games, you know Tap Tap Revenge on the iPhone and iPod touch as well as Tap Tap Radiation on the [...]

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Facebook app for iPhone/iPod touch updated, now with iOS 4 support

Thursday, July 1, 2010

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Facebook app for iPhone/iPod touch updated, now with iOS 4 support

It looks like the Facebook app for the iPhone and iPod touch has been updated. This latest version is now at 3.1.4 and it has been updated for iOS 4. The updates include support for fast app switching, plus the icons are now high-resolution. Which should ultimately make the Facebook app look a little nicer on [...]

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Mozilla submits Firefox Home app for App Store approval

Thursday, July 1, 2010

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Mozilla submits Firefox Home app for App Store approval

It looks like Mozilla has submitted an app for entry into the App Store. That said, its not the mobile version of Firefox that many would think. Still, it seems like it will be pretty nice for those using Firefox on the desktop and also sporting an iPhone. The app is called Firefox Home. And honestly, [...]

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How to fix Exchange Mail, Calendar or Contact sync issues after iOS 4 update

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

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How to fix Exchange Mail, Calendar or Contact sync issues after iOS 4 update

Since the release of iOS 4 we have heard a few complaints in regards to Exchange sync and how its either not working at all or working very slowly. Either way, non-existant or slow it can be a big issue if you have come to depend on syncing your mail, calendar or contacts using Exchange. With [...]

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Podcaster 3 (aka RSS Player) now available in the App Store, selling for $0.99 & requiring iOS 4

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

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Podcaster 3 (aka RSS Player) now available in the App Store, selling for $0.99 & requiring iOS 4

As promised in their earlier Podcaster 3 roadmap, iPhone app developer Almerica has released the latest version of their iPhone podcast app. Most interestingly, the app has returned as Podcaster. Just a short back history here, the app originally began and was later pulled from the App Store because of the name. Afterward it was [...]

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Wired Magazine app for iPad: July issue now available with changes to the app & lower purchase price — now $3.99

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

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Wired Magazine app for iPad: July issue now available with changes to the app & lower purchase price — now $3.99

The Wired Magazine app for the iPad has returned with the July issue and some changes. First and foremost, the app itself is now free to download. But before everyone begins cheering — the full issue of the magazine still comes with a purchase price which is done by way of an in-app purchase. Of [...]

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Pad & Quill unveil “The Case” for the iPad and iPhone

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

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Pad & Quill unveil “The Case” for the iPad and iPhone

Lets just say that I am horrible when it comes to deciding on a case for my iPad, I have been eyeing the DODOcase in the past but had not wanted to wait 6 weeks to get it. Of course, had I just ordered when I last posted about it, the case would almost be [...]

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Google Docs mobile viewer for the iPad, iPhone & iPod touch now available

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

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Google Docs mobile viewer for the iPad, iPhone & iPod touch now available

Last week Google announced that the document viewer in Google Docs was supporting .doc and .docx file extensions. And now in a little bit of good news for those who like to work on the go from mobile devices — that same support is available for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. The support comes in [...]

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