Tag Archives: Technology
PayPal Version 2.0.31 Comes to the iPhone with an Added Bump
March 17, 2010 – Today, an updated version of the online payment giant PayPal’s Apple iPhone app was released. Version 2.0.31 maintains the original features of the nearly 5-star rated iTunes App Store product but adds an innovative, if not slightly odd, feature. Known as “Bump,” the feature takes a cue [...]
If Sony Smartphone Rumors Ring True, will it represent an iPhone Competitor or a Patent Infringement Opportunity?
March 5, 2010 – According to a Wall Street Journal article, Sony Corporation is currently planning to release a line of products to compete for a share of the Apple-dominated smartphone market. The word is that they are working on a smartphone that can support the downloading and playing of video games. Additionally, it seems [...]
Playstation Network Problems Have Been Resolved
Yesterday we reported that Playstation Network has been down for several hours. Late Monday night PSN Admins resolved the problem by indentifying what was causing the issue.
We are aware that the internal clock functionality in the PS3 units other than the slim model, recognized the year 2010 as a leap year. Having the internal clock [...]
Could Reviewed Apple iPad Pricing Signal a Cheaper, More Finger Friendly iPhone 4G?
According to a rumor from an unnamed Morgan Stanley analyst, consumers are very likely to see a cheaper, Apple iPhone, as a result of the arrival of its new sibling, the Apple iPad. This can only allude to the fabled iPhone 4GS. Turning to the impending release of the iPad, which is scheduled for release [...]
Google Invites Additional Gmail Features to the Party and Kicks Out Some Old Friends
In their never-ending search for the perfect webmail interface and perfect functionality, the good folks over at Google’s Gmail Labs have added some new features and given the boot to a few others. Regular Gmail users may have noticed the changes, beginning yesterday. If you haven’t seen them yet, at least you’ll be prepared, when [...]
Do Apple’s Latest Ads Aim for Multitaskers, Parents and Set the Stage for iPhone 4G?
The company that brought us the iPhone has released several new commercials, called “On Hold” and “First Steps”. In the “On Hold” advertisement, an average user is shown waiting on hold during a phone call. During the wait, the user downloads and reads email, uses a banking application to pay bills, and spends the rest [...]
Will the Verizon/Skype Deal Usher in New Era of VoIP Love?
Last week, Verizon Wireless, the largest U.S. wireless carrier, and Skype, the undisputed pioneer in free internet telephony, cemented a deal that some liken to the holy grail of cellular telephone service. Under the agreement, Skype will become a standard offering for Verizon customers. Though Skype has been available for iPhone users, via Apple App [...]