News Archive for 09/01/27

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New Zealand iPod recovered with US military data [u]

01/27, 3:55pm

Mil. data found on iPod

(Updated with correction) A used iPod bought by a New Zealand man, Chris Ogle, has been found to contain critical US military data, according to reports from the region. While unable to play music, the $15 iPod was found by Ogle to contain 60 pages of material related to US personnel, mission briefings and equipment deployments. The information mostly dates back to 2005, but contains names and personal data that remain relevant.

'Alternative' iPhone browsers dubious?

01/27, 3:10pm

Alternate iPhone browsers

Recently-introduced "alternative" browsers for the iPhone are mostly weak, and not truly separate from Safari, reports allege. Though Incognito
 is said to be useful for its ability to privatize browsing information, it along with browsers like Squeaky, WebMate
 and Shaking Web
 are said to be simple extensions of Safari, with one or two unique features sometimes coming at the expense of core aspects like bookmarks. The only major free title, Edge Browser, is in fact said to lack forward and back buttons.

iPhone apps: Sketches, ACTPrinter, BonusHunter

01/27, 3:10pm

DialByPhoto, Doppler

Sketches ($5) is a tool for iPhone and iPod touch users that can be used to jot down quick notes, create finger paintings or to annotate photos. The application allows users to draw freehand or use predefined shapes that can be resized and rotated. Sketches also features its own image hosting service, which can be used to store pictures that users want to share via twitter or email.

HOTorNOT mobile dating app reaches iPhone

01/27, 11:10am

HOTorNOT for iPhone

The creators of HOTorNOT have released what is billed as the first-ever mobile dating application for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The app provides access to the long-standing social networking site, aimed at singles between 18 and 34. Users can can browse through profiles, rate other singles and send virtual gifts.

NPR Mobile 1.2 adds search capabilities, fixed bugs

01/27, 10:25am

NPR Mobile 1.2 update

Pass Time Software has updated its NPR Mobile app for the iPhone and iPod touch to v1.2. The app provides users with a browsing interface, enabling them to find and listen to radio programs, read summary text, and view any available images. In the newest version, users can expect added access to browsing and listening of all of NPR’s podcasts, and changes to search capabilities that allow finding NPR affiliates using cities, states and zip codes, or GPS in the case of the iPhone.