News Archive for 08/11/07

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Easy Connect IP Camera

11/07, 5:00pm

Lorex introduces Easy Connect Network IP Camera

Lorex Technology has introduced the LNE3003, a network IP surveillance camera that can be accessed from any Internet connection, including 3G mobile devices such as the iPhone or iPod touch. The camera transmits a 640 by 480 (VGA) resolution feed at 30 frames per second, compressed to MPEG4 format for viewing the stream from mobile devices. The camera can be plugged directly into a router, or connect via 802.11b/g WiFi, with wireless range claimed to extend 250 feet in open space.

Flick Fishing for iPhone

11/07, 2:35pm

Freeverse releases Flick Fishing for iPhone, Touch

Freeverse has released its latest game for the iPhone and iPod touch, Flick Fishing. Users first flick their wrist to cast, then use a virtual reel on the touch-screen to bring fish in. In order to avoid breaking the line, larger fish must first be brought to exhaustion. The game features six different locations to fish, from streams to oceans, and 12 tournaments for competition. Nine different combinations of bait and tackle can be used to catch dozens of fish species.

ReaddleDocs 1.1.1 update

11/07, 1:30pm

ReaddleDocs 1.1.1 adds online file service support

Readdle has released a v1.1.1 update to ReaddleDocs, its file management application for iPhones and iPod touches. The software enables users to copy files to Apple handhelds, view them while mobile, and engage in limited sharing with others; the app is particularly focused on the concept of e-books. The updated software lets users copy over documents from WebDAV-services, such as MobileMe iDisk, Box.Net, and FilesAnywhere. These in turn can be viewed offline or e-mailed to others.

O2 iPhones stolen in UK

11/07, 12:55pm

iPhone theft hits UK's O2, security measures coming

European iPhone retailer O2 will be implementing new security measures after the theft of eight iPhones from its displays last week. Mobile is reporting that the thefts were all at one store on Oxford Street, a major retail center in London. The phones were stolen from a display table, where O2 prefers to keep live iPhones in an effort to have them sell themselves via features.