News Archive for 09/12/01

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Airlock for Mac locks screens based on iPhone proximity

12/01, 3:45pm

Also works with iPod touch

The MHA has launched Airlock, new security software. The programs locks or unlocks a Mac based on the proximity of an iPhone or iPod's Bluetooth receiver. A Mac locks when a handheld goes out of range, then unlocks again when the device returns. Airlock also accepts a user's account password as backup, in case a handheld is unavailable or its battery dies.

fring adds one-way video calls to iPhone app

12/01, 2:55pm

Claimed to be first in iPhone tech

fring has released a new version of its self-named iPhone application, v3.0.0.4. The software merges access to multiple instant messaging platforms -- such as AIM, Skype, MSN and Twitter -- in a central location, with push notifications where possible. Contact status is displayed in real-time.

BBC refutes claims of native iPlayer app

12/01, 10:50am

No iPhone client coming soon, says network

Publishing mockups of a dedicated iPlayer app for the iPhone was an unfortunate mistake, the BBC now says. The network recently released a PowerPoint document discussing October iPlayer data, within which was a pair of images showing what appeared to be a native iPhone client. The app would theoretically support features like messaging, downloads and live viewing.