DIOTEK Develops Handwriting Recognition Software for iPhone
DIOTEK has announced the development of handwriting recognition software for the iPhone. Named DioPen, this newly developed software is an input method that allows writing letters on capacitive touchscreen of Apple’s iPhone by using bare fingertip.
The DioPen software is able to recognize Korean, Chinese and English/European characters and digits written in cursive, print or mixed [...]
3G iPhone already developed, says iPhone chip-maker Infineon
German chip manufacturer Infineon, who supplies the chips inside the Apple iPhone, has made a bold statement to a magazine called Wirtschaftswoche regarding the existence of a 3G/UMTS iPhone. According to the article, Apple’s 3G iPhone is already developed, and although at first glance it looks much like the original version, it will indeed be [...]
First iPhone 2 Pics?
A couple months ago we reported on the iPhone 2, and now it is possible that the very first pictures of this model have been found.
There was not much information released alongside the pics, but our source says they received two photos not seen on the net that were possibly those of the iPhone 2 [...]
iPhone Comes to Canada
We have brought you news on the iPhone before, including the recent launch in India, and now there is another launch to report.
This is some fantastic news for residents of the Great White North - the iPhone is finally heading to Canada.
It seemed like it would never happen with millions of people across the country [...]
iPhone Available With New Text Plan for Customers With Disabilities
AT&T reported today that the iPhone has been made even more accessible, with a text plan that caters to customers who are deaf or have a hearing or speech disability.
As stated on the AT&T website:
Today, AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) announced a new Text Accessibility Plan (TAP) for iPhone, designed to give iPhone customers with disabilities the [...]
Apple iPhone Launch in India
It is expected that the much-awaited launch of the Apple iPhone in India will take place this September.
This is a more significant release of the iPhone than usual because to date Indians have had to illegally buy, unlock and then use these devices if they want to take advantage of the technology.
The launch would mean [...]
iPhone used for voice communications less than half of the time in US
iSuppli, a US market research corporation has come out with some interesting information regarding the usage of iPhone. According to the survey data, iPhone owners use their device for voice communications only 46.5% of the time, compared to 71.7% among users of all types of mobile phones. Instead of talking, they spend more time browsing [...]
Nike+ Coming to iPhone and iPod Touch
More information has just been released from Nike headquarters in Oregon. Mark Wilson reports that he has just had a talk with a Nike+ spokesperson regarding where the running companion is headed following the arrival of miCoach.
He informs us that:
The first piece of news is that Nike+ will definitely be extending its compatibility beyond the [...]
Vodafone gets exclusive on UMTS iPhone 3G next Spring. Maybe
Italian site Morse.it reports that Vodafone has signed an agreement with Apple for the exclusive distribution rights to 3G iPhone UMTS. The UMTS iPhone 3G will be launched next spring, simultaneously in all countries where Vodafone operates.
The new 3G UMTS iPhone should be announced after Christmas, or early next year (Macworld Expo?), [...]
First spy pics of iPhone Nano?
The rumors about the upcoming iPhone Nano has started circulating around the net even before the original iPhone hit the stores.
Apple’s patents confirmed that Apple is exploring quite a few possibilities of the smaller iPod Nano like phone. There was full screen iPhone Nano with touchpanel at the bottom, there even [...]