iPhone
Summary
The iPhone (pronounced /ˈaɪfoʊn/ EYE-fohn) is a line of Internet and multimedia-enabled smartphones designed and marketed by Apple Inc. The first iPhone was introduced on January 9, 2007.An iPhone functions as a video camera, camera phone with text messaging and visual voicemail, a portable media player, and an Internet client with e-mail, web browsing, and both Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity. The user interface is built around the device's multi-touch screen, including a virtual keyboard rather than a physical one. Third-party as well as Apple applications are available from the App Store, which launched in mid-2008 and now has well over 300,000 "apps" approved by Apple.
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The changing nature of news consumption and the importance of reading at work
Unless you've called in sick, the chances are you're reading this while sat at your desk at work. Perhaps you're away from your desk and reading on an iPhone or Android phone, but you're still on company time. If you work media don't worry, this is relevant...
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Future's tablet art director on interactive vs page-turning magazine apps
It's often said that tablet publishing is the saviour of magazines - but what's the best kind to build and how much interactivity do you need? Future's tablet art director David Hicks explains all.
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A new way to make six figures on the Web: teaching
Miguel Hernandez, the founder of a company specializing in explanatory videos for startups, said he spent about three hours a day for three weeks making an online video course explaining his craft. But, last year, that one video series earned him nearly six figures on the online course platform Udemy.
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Morning Brief: Weather Channel updates iPhone app with all new design; AutoTrader.com claims over 1 million downloads; Dish's 'Hopper' has the networks fuming
The Weather Channel has been a frequent updater of its its mobile and tablet apps and this morning the popular network released an update for its iOS mobile app that introduces a new design.
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Best Buy offers the iPhone 4 for $49.99 as rumors heat up about this fall's launch of the iPhone 5
I have to admit that I like my new phone plan: each year my wife and I get new iPhones and we then pass down the old iPhones to the kids. Everyone seems happy with the plan, especially AT&T, who keep up locked in. But how does Apple, and the retailers, break through the cost of a new iPhone and encourage new customers to take the plunge?.
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London Olympics 2012 diver Tom Daley to launch iPhone app
British 18-year-old who made the finals in Beijing aims to raise awareness of the sport.
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Apps Rush: London 2012 Official Join In App, Schemer, Facebook Pages Manager, Score! Classic Goals and more
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG for short) has launched its first app: an official guide to joining in this summer's sporting celebrations. That means event listings, the route of the Olympic torch relays, maps and updates during the Games. It's iPhone at the moment, but I'd suspect Android and maybe other platforms will be following shortly.
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Color bringing fans backstage at SNL [with Mick Jagger promo video]
“Saturday Night Live,” Verizon Wireless and the Color app are bringing fans backstage to the season finale, hosted by Mick Jagger, to watch as the magic happens.
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Flipboard + public radio could be a killer combo
“Want to keep mobile users engaged longer?” I wrote a year ago. “Just add audio. ”.
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Adobe adds social sharing, iPhone support to DPS
Adobe highlights the growth of its tablet publishing suite with new customers and new functionality. Social sharing features enable browser-based viewing of shared content. Highlighting the momentum behind its Digital Publishing Suite, Adobe on Tuesday.
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WatchESPN app now works for Comcast customers; ESPN denies talks with Apple to bring WatchESPN to the Apple TV; Comcast turns on Skype in Boston & Seattle
The cable sports giant, ESPN, updated its WatchESPN universal iOS app last week to include the fact that Comcast cable customers can now utilize the app.
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Social magazine app Flipboard adds audio
Social magazine app Flipboard has added audio, allowing users to listen to a podcast, an interview or music while flipping through the pages of the app.
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