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The new and updated version of software for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad is set to released later today (Wednesday the 12th of October 2011), just two days ahead of the launch of the new iPhone 4S. The new mobile phone operating platform, iOS 5 , is set to include over 200 changes, adding [...]

Despite rumours to the contrary, the Symbian mobile phone operating system is alive and well, apparently. An updated version of the mobile phone platform, Symbian Anna, has just been released. This will run on the Nokia N8 (pictured here), Nokia C7, Nokia E7 and Nokia C6-01 handsets. The update offers some new icons, updated to [...]

Got a smartphone? Don’t you just hate it when you visit a website, only to be served with a “mobile optimised” version of that site. Now, we know those sites are in place for our benefit… they load faster, and typically exclude Flash, ads, and other junk that slows down the mobile experience… but now [...]

Apple has finally confirmed what most iPhone 4 owners know – there’s a problem with reception on the new handsets. Known as the “Death Grip”, if you hold the phone in a way that causes contact with the antenna on the bottom left-hand side of the iPhone 4, you’ll see a drop in signal strength. [...]

Those looking for an iPhone 4 not willing to join a long queue, can try their luck from 7am tomorrow (Thursday 24th June 2010) on the Vodafone Website. You can order an Phone 4 online from 7am – you don’t need to be a Vodafone customer. With o2 limiting sign-ups to existing customers only, and [...]

A quick heads-up that Monday the 7th of June 2010 appears to be the date of the next Apple iPhone. On that date, Apple CEO Steve Jobs will open the Apple Worldwide Developers’ Conference, and that normally signals the release of a new product. As has been widely reported, what’s believed to be a prototype [...]

Time to put that high-powered smartphone in your pocket to some good (and fun) use. Download a free app called “Waze” and take part in this social mapping project. Drive around with the app running, and you’ll help map out the roads in your area, to build up an accurate map of the UK. You’ll [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

The battle to be the best sat nav app for the iPhone continues with a new update to CoPilot Live from ALK Technologies. They’ve released a free update to their sat nav application, adding support for safety cameras, and fixing that rather nasty bug where routes were lost when the application exits. CoPilot Live continues [...]

Within the last hour, Apple’s announced two bits of news for fans of the iPhone New iPhone set to launch on 19 June in the UK: a new iPhone, the iPhone 3GS – faster, 3 meg camera with autofocus, better battery, voice control. 16GB (£184) and 32GB (£273) versions. Updated software 17 June: OS v3.0 [...]

At the end of March, a Skype application for the Apple iPhone became available for free. If you’re not in the know, Skype lets you make free calls to other Skype users, offers Instant Messaging, and with Skype Out, you can make cheap calls to landlines and mobiles. Before you get too excited, note that [...]

V3.0 of the phone’s software has been announced. Expect cut-and-paste, MMS, search and improvements to podcast playback in Summer 2009. More on the iPhone at http://www.filesaveas.com/iphone.html In other iPhone news, at the end of March, a Skype application for the iPhone was released. o2 blocks its use on their network – after all, as they [...]

When the iPhone launched in 2007, one of the key missing features, was MMS picture messaging. Very odd for a cameraphone NOT to be able to send a picture message. After over a year waiting for a patch from Apple, one third-party developer’s now created an MMS application. The app is free, and it’s free [...]

On Monday 18th August, a new patch for the iPhone, v2.0.2 was released. No new features, just a number of unspecified bugfixes, apparently with 3G connectivity and a known issue with typing lag. Available now via iTunes.

Apple’s 3g iPhone launched at 8:02. As has been well publicised, demand is huge. o2′s website buckled under the demand this Monday, and people were queuing this morning from the early hours. Shortages are due to continue for weeks, with thousands likely to be disappointed. It’s only a phone, guys… If you can’t find one [...]

Ahead of Friday’s official iPhone 3G launch, pre-registration opened today at 8am, with a bunch of texts being sent to thousands who’d registered an interest. Sadly, the o2 online store struggled, and alternated between a slow crawl, odd HTML errors, and “come back soon” messages. By 3pm, we hit an Out of Stock scenario. Rumour [...]

After months of speculation, Apple’s announced the 3G version of the iPhone. This will be available in the UK from the 11th July 2008. As well as supporting high-speed HSDPA Internet access, the new iPhone has built-in GPS and a bunch of software extras. It’s available in 8Gig and 16Gig versions. Existing iPhone users can [...]

Apple has issued a software update for the iPhone. The new version, v1.1.3, can be installed via iTunes. New features include: New Maps application – Find location by mobile phone cell site Send SMS text messages to multiple recipients Customize Home Screen – Rearrange icons and add browser bookmarks to Home Screen IMAP support for [...]