Mobile

Skype IPhone App Now Allows Video Calls

Yes-oh-yes! The Skype iPhone app now finally offers video calling—over Wi-Fi and 3G. You can now make calls to and from various iOS devices as well as desktops.


December 24, 2010
Mobile

Man Attempts To Rob Restaurant Using An iPhone

20-year-old Jerome Taylor recently put on a mask, walked into a restaurant, and waved what appeared to be a small handgun while demanding money. The restaurant’s cooks immediately grabbed their knives and prepared for a fight. Then things got weirder.


December 8, 2010
Software

Get The Contact Details For Everyone In The Room With This iPhone App

Sharing contact information can be a pain, but the My Name Is E iPhone app makes the whole process terrifyingly simple by allowing people to share contact information with anyone in physical proximity.


December 4, 2010
Cameras

WiFi Baby 3G System Turns Your iPhone Into A Baby Monitor

newVideoPlayer( {"type":"video","player":"http://www.youtube.com/v/V18Hd5KUCW8&hl=en&fs=1&hd=1","customParams":[] ,"width":500,"height":332.5,"ratio":0.615,"flashData":"","embedName":null,"objectId":null,"noEmbed":false,"source":"youtube","wrap":true,"agegate":false} ); Why not turn your iPhone, iPad, or other device into a baby monitor? That way you can keep an eye on the little one no matter how far away you are while avoiding the static that plagues many traditional devices.


November 11, 2010
Software

Instapaper iOS App Gets A Makeover With Latest Update

Ooh la la! Looks like the Instapaper iOS app has received quite a makeover in the latest update:


November 10, 2010
Software

The Art Of The Boob Ninja

newVideoPlayer( {"type":"video","player":"http://www.viddler.com/player/5e8bd216/","customParams":{"flashVars":"fake=1"},"width":500,"height":301.25,"ratio":0.5625,"flashData":"","embedName":null,"objectId":null,"noEmbed":false,"source":"viddler","wrap":true,"agegate":false} ); The Boob Ninja is a tricky character who sneaks around and grabs girly body parts while dodging kitchen utensils—and you should aspire to master his art. Or at least that’s the message this iPhone game is sending.


November 5, 2010
Software

Google Instant Search Is Now Available On Your iPhone And Android Devices

newVideoPlayer( {"type":"video","player":"http://www.youtube.com/v/R-_HxR5QFn8&hl=en&fs=1&hd=1","customParams":[] ,"width":500,"height":332.5,"ratio":0.615,"flashData":"","embedName":null,"objectId":null,"noEmbed":false,"source":"youtube","wrap":true,"agegate":false} ); If you’re a fan of Google’s sometimes awkward Instant Search feature then I’ve got some great news for you: It’s now available on your iPhone or Android devices—as long as you’re running Froyo or iOS 4. [Google Blog]


October 26, 2010

A Classy Way To Pretend That Your Phone Has A Front-Facing Camera

newVideoPlayer( {"type":"video","player":"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=15551638&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1","customParams":[] ,"width":500,"height":281.25,"ratio":0.5625,"flashData":"","embedName":null,"objectId":null,"noEmbed":false,"source":"vimeo","wrap":true,"agegate":false} ); There have been plenty of jokes about iPhone 3G and 3GS users simulating the experience of using a front-facing camera with mirrors, but now someone is apparently actually turning that joke into a real product. Meet the iSeeU phone accessory.


October 20, 2010
Geek Out

Serial iPhone Thief Identified By "I’m Me" Tattoo On Forehead

The serial iPhone thief who has been plaguing South Florida for the last two months has been identified as 19-year-old Joseph Eric Williams. The reason his identity has been uncovered? An “I’m Me” tattoo on his forehead.


October 15, 2010
Gaming

The Trainyard iPhone App Turns Avoiding Train Crashes Into An Addiction

newVideoPlayer( {"type":"video","player":"http://www.viddler.com/player/85b70b2d/","customParams":{"flashVars":"fake=1"},"width":500,"height":301.25,"ratio":0.5625,"flashData":"","embedName":null,"objectId":null,"noEmbed":false,"source":"viddler","wrap":true,"agegate":false} ); Trainyard may be a rather simple iPhone game, but it’s one of my latest addictions. Those folks who are nuts about logic and puzzle games—as well as those who adore Flight Control—are very likely to love it, too.