The new, official Facebook for iPad app is finally here, in the App Store. For the iPhone, it’s a new version (4.0, and according to the app description, uninstall the older version before installing 4.0).
Here are some of the Facebook for iPad highlights:
Share a photo, update your status or send a message without leaving News Feed
Use Facebook apps and play games in full screen mode
Flip through animation (like a photo album) for browsing high-res photos
Check out the Nearby map to see what your friends are up to
Chat with friends right from your home screen
iPad users, check it out, and let us know how you like it.
In addition to reading Kindle books on a Kindle (that statement was genius..), there are the Kindle apps for iPhone, Android, and pcs/macs. Now there’s a cloud based reading app that is integrated into your browser (Safari, Safari for iPad, and Chrome; I/E and Firefox to be released soon). Other than PDFs, purchased books will not reside on your local hard disk, but in the CLOUDS (insert heavenly music here). Check out some screen shots after the break:
While everyone (not counting zombies) knows that the Apple App Store is the king of mobile software, Nokia has their version, called the “OVI” Store, which recently hit 7 million daily downloads. Sure, the Apple App store gets over twice as many daily downloads, but 7 million is not too shabby.
Nokias aren’t very prevalent in the U.S. market, but if you happen to own one, you actually have many great apps to choose from in the usual categories (utilities, games, personalization), for smart phones, and non-smart phones (S40 phones) alike. In addition, if your Nokia is unlocked (not tied to a carrier), you can download apps from other 3rd party sources as well.
As if java lovers need another reason to go to Starbucks, now the geek-coffee lover can go and pay for their cup of joe with an Android phone. Just hold your device (a barcode will appear on the screen) next to the infrared scanner, and you’re good to go!
Have you ever wished you could use your iPhone for your TV remote? Well, now L5 Technology has an App for that, the L5 Remote. For about 50 bucks they will sell you a small device that plugs into the docking port of the iPhone or iPod Touch. Download the free App and Eureka! You now can not only web surf, but channel surf too, all from the same device…your beloved iPhone. Read the press release to find out how it works. [click to continue…]
After its losing efforts at a preliminary injunction, AT&T has decided to drop the lawsuit against Verizon. Who knows? Maybe AT&T saw the writing on the wall, or simply realized that the truth really does hurt a little.
Regardless, both companies are pressing forward with commercials attacking the other’s services. While AT&T has brought in Luke Wilson to help clean up its 3G image by claiming that AT&T is really a better service, Verizon is still using AT&T’s 3G coverage map as the star of the show.
It just seems like AT&T can’t catch a break though. Consumer Reports just released its findings on customer satisfaction for cell phone services. The survey covers 26 U.S. cities and in 19 of those, AT&T was dead last – with Verizon taking the top spot in the same locales.
AT&T lost its preliminary injunction. The judge said that just because the ads might be misunderstood “doesn’t mean they’re misleading.”
As if a silly law suit wasn’t enough, AT&T has tried to trump Verizon by telling us that its service is better. AT&T even brought in Luke Wilson to try to convince us.
AT&T even set up a silly new website, which carries a tagline: “When you compare, there’s no comparison. AT&T. A better 3G experience.” – truthabout3G.com
AT&T recently sued Verizon over Verizon’s cheeky “There’s a Map for That” commercials, like the one below:
AT&T’s lawsuit claims that Verizon is misleading consumers with the competing 3G and is crying foul over the lack of display for AT&T’s EDGE coverage, which is nowhere near as fast as 3G. If you watch the above commercials with this dispute in mind, you can see that Verizon clearly labels the maps as “3G Coverage” maps. AT&T doesn’t think that’s enough though. [click to continue…]
Have you ever wished you could use your iPhone for your TV remote? Well, now L5 Technology has an App for that, the L5 Remote. For about 50 bucks they will sell you a small device that plugs into the docking port of the iPhone or iPod Touch. Download the free App and Eureka! You now can not only web surf, but channel surf too, all from the same device…your beloved iPhone. Read the press release to find out how it works. 
