Mobile Technology, Smartphones and Connectivity
We’ve just released our December 2009 podcast, FrequencyCast. In this new show, we look at wireless hotspots, a new desktop companion and a magic wand. We also run down the latest digital TV and technology headlines and answer your emails, texts and podline calls. If you’ve not tried FrequencyCast yet, please give us a try….
Use the RedLaser barcode scanning application on your iPhone? Be warned – don’t upgrade to the new version that was unleashed today. RedLaser is an iPhone app that scans a product’s barcode, performs a lookup online, and gives you a price comparison. It quickly climbed to the top of the iPhone paid app charts and…
It seems that Sky is about to turn off their ‘Sky Anytime’ mobile TV service. Two of our team have received the following text message today from Sky: “We regret to say our Sky App will no longer work from 29 Nov. If you have Mob TV you can still watch via VF Live. For…
Gadget site Firebox.com are trying to set a record – the World’s Biggest Secret Santa… and why not? The premise is simple – pick a gadget, add a personalised message, pay a few quid, and someone, somewhere in the world will get your gift. In return, you’ll get a gift and a message back. No,…
TomTom has released an updated version of the TomTom iPhone application for the UK and Europe. The update to v1.2 is available via iTunes now, and offers: Updated maps (v8.3 to v8.5), POI, cameras and IQ Routes Text-to-speech road name announcements Added Advanced Lane Guidance Customisable audio warnings for cameras / speed limits We’ve seen…
From today, the BBC iPlayer is available as a dedicated channel for the Nintendo Wii. To add the channel, go to the Shopping channel on your Wii, and look for the BBC iPlayer channel. It’s free, and lets you access BBC TV and radio shows from the last seven days, streamed over your Broadband connection….
The popular BBC iPlayer on-demand TV service is coming to the Nintendo Wii on the 18th of November. You’ll be able to download BBC iPlayer as a dedicated channel, available from the Nintendo shop. The channel will be free. It’s been possible to watch the on-demand content via the Opera web browser, but the quality…
o2 is in the process of rolling out a new version of firmware to add Internet radio to their o2 Joggler device. Our office Joggler automatically downloaded a new version of firmware yesterday, but all didn’t go well, rendering our Joggler dead. We’ve now managed to revive the Joggler, but when we check for a…
Windows 7, Microsoft’s attempt to recover face after the generally unpopular Vista, launched today, the 22nd October 2009. The new operating system offers a number of user interface changes, including the ability to interact with thumbnail previews, improved app maximising and tiling, aero shake to clear your desktop, faster access to common files with Jump…
Apple’s just released an upgrade for iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS users. iPhone OS 3.1.2 fixes an issue where iPhone doesn’t wake from sleep, an issue that may interupt network connectivity and occasional crashed during video streaming. Update (a whopping 242 Meg!) is now available via iTunes.
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