Skype iOS4 Update

 

Skype has just released an update for it's iPhone app and it now supports multitasking! We saw this app demoed at the iOS4 announcement in April, but this is this the first time it has been released to the masses. 

Press Release

Run Skype in the background with multitasking in iOS4. Receive Skype calls and IM while other apps are running or when your iPhone is locked.You can also continue your call while you switch to another application.

No video calling in this update. Maybe next time...

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Apple Pushes Four New FaceTime Ads

Apple today added four new TV ads showing off iPhone 4's FaceTime. If you ask me the video quality in these ads look too good. Watch for yourselves below. 

To watch the rest, visit the source link below.

Source Apple  | Macrumors

Apple to Fix Signal Problem on Monday

A rumour going round the internet is that Apple is going to fix the monumental signal problem with thier new iPhone 4. They are rumoured to release iOS4 version 4.0.1 on Monday to fix the problem that has plagued all iPhone when you hold it in your left hand. The update was referenced on Apple’s tech support forum but have have since been removed, but not before readers  told the world the information about the new update. However if the problem is hardware, Apple have got a serious problem on their hands.

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First iPhone 720p Video

Well here is the first 720p video test from the iPhone 4. Well, it’s not bad. Obviously it is not going to be brilliant like a dedicated camcorder but as a phone, it is pretty good. So what do you think?

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iPhone 4 Arriving Early

  

I'm jealous, in fact all 600,000 people who pre-ordeed the iPhone 4 are jealous, as one lucky person has had their iPhone 4 shipped 2 days early. See the photos below.

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Source BGR

Update on 2010-06-22 20:30 by Patrick Rigby

And now there has been numerous reports of iPhone 4's getting delivered and there is even some unboxing vids and first impressions

The Best iOS4 Supported Apps

 

Just now, Apple released iOS4 for the iPhone and iPod touch and here are the best apps that are optimized for iOS4 (I will update more as more are uploaded to the app store):

• Dropbox: The file-syncing app can now sync and complete uploads in the background, and also adds in support for fast app switching.
• Evernote: The notes-in-the-cloud app supports fast app switching, and can continue to record audio notes in the background.
• Pandora: Yes, you can finally play Pandora in the background and the quick music controls on the left-most panel of the app switcher even control playback when it's in the background. Nifty.
• New York Times: Nothing major, but supports fast app switching.
• ESPN ScoreCenter: Supports fast app switching.
• How to Cook Everything: Supports fast app switching, so you don't have to reload a recipe every time you close the app and new high-res art for the iPhone 4. 
• Fandango: Now has fast app switching.
• LinkedIn: Adds fast app switching.
• Tweetaholic: Supports fast app switching, and can also refresh your timeline in the background.
• Ego: This stats app can tell you everything from how many Twitter followers you have to how many people have subscribed to your site's RSS feeds all in the background.
• National Rail: Britain's National Rail app now supports fast app switching. 
• Ambiance: This "environment enhancer" supports now the ability to play ambient audio, like thunderstorms, in the background.
• Plants Vs Zombies: Now supports multi-tasking and fast app switching.

Source Engadget

Update on 2010-06-21 19:57 by Patrick Rigby

• iBooks: It wasn't just third party apps available with iOS4, the iBooks app for the iPhone was just released on the app store as well. It syncs page number, bookmarks, and notes between the iPhone and iPad. 
• Windows Messenger: A new app and it comes out with iOS4 integration built-in. It also supports alerts for Hotmail as well, so you’ll get notifications in-app when you receive new e-mails via your Hotmail account. 
• Loopt: Supports fast app switching, PNS alerts, and grid based navigation.
• WordPress: Claims Retina Display support and fast app switching.

Update on 2010-06-21 21:55 by Patrick Rigby

• TuneIn Radio: Now supports background audio, and support fast app switching.
• Facebook: Updated to watch videos, 720p picture uploads, and the ability to view and write on walls of events. No fast-app switching though.
• Rockz: One of the first games to have iOS 4 support.
• Colloquy: Updated for iOS 4 as it keeps your IRC session open in the background and has 10 minute task completion timer, and when it runs out it disconnects. Also has fast-app switching.
• Tasker: Now has locak push notifications for scheduled tasks and keeps locates your position in the background to alert you of nearby tasks. Also there is retina display support.
• Pianist: Has high-res textures for the Retina Display

Update on 2010-06-22 20:53 by Patrick Rigby

• Motionx GPS: Supports background GPS and fast app switching. [
• Black Book, Pink Book:Has now high-res graphics and in-app SMS capabilities. Also there is going to be a free version with iAds soon
• Toobz: Supports fast app switching.
• XE Currency: Supports fast app switching.
• Kobo: Supports multi-tasking and has retina display support.
• TomTom: Has background location support, fast-app switching and multi-tasking
• Flight Control: Has retina display support, multi-tasking and fast-app switching

iOS4 Now Available for Download

 

The latest software for the iDevice's from Apple is now available for download. Now the main features of the new software is multi-tasking, folders, unified inboxes, iAds and further enterprise support. This update is free for the iPhone 3G, 3GS and iPod Touch 2G and 3G however the iPad version is going to be available later this year. Now it's free so go download it NOW!

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