Brian Lam at Gizmodo gives the full scoop (and a “don’t buy” verdict) on just how useful the iPhone can be, just how much Apple is choking-off that potential, and how its buyers rightfully resent being at the mercy of the Apple Overlord. Still want a great phone with tons o’ function? Get the 8525. [...]
Having trouble reading pages on your mobile device? (You may not have the best mobile browser.) Try Phonifier … from what I can see, this service strips down the page to a very clean, feed-like quality — just text, links and the key images. What I want. Go to Phonifier, add your target URL…enjoy. Sample [...]
Well. Probably not as fashionable as posting with an iPhone and typepad…pretty unremarkable really. Why didn’t I think of this a long time ago … I guess the 8525 is just so versatile that blogging didn’t seem so exciting.
Updated news from Techcrunch reports: VOIP start-up Fring has closed an estimated $12 million second round, led by US VC fund North Bridge Venture Partners. VenFin and previous investors Pitango, Veritas and Yossi Vardi also participated. If the investment estimate is accurate, it would be one of the larger rounds for a VOIP company. Fring [...]
Per the New York Times (by John Schwartz), A team of computer security consultants say they have found a flaw in Apple’s wildly popular iPhone that allows them to take control of the device. I am not one of those people smirking at those smug Apple zealots who have constantly regurgitated the mantra that “with [...]
[*Update: If you are considering purchasing from Wirefly/Inphonic online (and you think their rebates look promising), you might consider it due diligence to at least review and consider: D.C. Sues InPhonic Over Rebate Restrictions; Cell phones: Poor customer support from Inphonic.com/Wirefly.com; and Ripoff Report: InPhonic. I cannot vouch for the accuracy of any of that [...]