Rumours have said that the new version 2.2 of iPhone software will give the user the ability of downloading podcasts directly to the iPhone without the use of a computer. A shot of the beta 2 version of this software shows the words "Get More Episodes" at the bottom of the iPhone's podcast menu. This makes it seem like the the software will let people download podcast episodes from the iTunes store without a computer. Makes sense too. We can already download music and applications onto our iPhones without a computer, so why not podcsts?
Fingers crossed! Great news for podcast lovers (or should that be "a great rumour?").
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Hope you like the new look!
Hi guys! Hope you like the new look! And of course the brilliantly selected name (I <3 Tech - witty!). Little break there, you may have noticed. I hope it's been worth the wait!
FJ.
(P.S. Like the new look? Tell me! Comment, comment, comment! Tell your friends! Annoy your neighbours! Spread the word!)
FJ.
(P.S. Like the new look? Tell me! Comment, comment, comment! Tell your friends! Annoy your neighbours! Spread the word!)
E-mail: Gmail beta is really good
Well, I've just seen the new Gmail, and it's brilliant. A clear, Google Reader like interface and a host of new features, my favourite being Talk.
Here's my new list for the three main e-mail services:
1. Gmail
2. Yahoo! Mail
3. Windows Live Hotmail
All three are all excellent services, but Gmail wins with its new features.
Here's my new list for the three main e-mail services:
1. Gmail
2. Yahoo! Mail
3. Windows Live Hotmail
All three are all excellent services, but Gmail wins with its new features.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Apple iPhone ad banned over Internet claims
The latest iPhone ad has been banned in the UK because of misleading Internet claims. The ad showed the iPhone's Internet capabilities, zooming into a weather forecast for Cape Town and a map of how to get to Heathrow airport.
"You never know which part of the Internet you'll need ... which is why all the parts of the Internet are on the iPhone," ran a voiceover.
It was banned because two complaints were received, stating that the claim was misleading because the iPhone does not support Flash or Java, which are of utmost importance to many web pages.
Apple said the claim was to highlight how the iPhone can offer any web page to the user, while other handsets can only offer WAP versions of sites.
Apple added that they couldn't ensure compatibility every third party application in the marketplace, and that the line "all parts of the Internet" meant that the page is always available,
"not every aspect of functionality".
The ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) then banned the ad because it had not explained the
limitations of the iPhone, and gave a misleading impression of the Internet capabilities of the device.
What do you think? Comment your thoughts on the ad here.
"You never know which part of the Internet you'll need ... which is why all the parts of the Internet are on the iPhone," ran a voiceover.
It was banned because two complaints were received, stating that the claim was misleading because the iPhone does not support Flash or Java, which are of utmost importance to many web pages.
Apple said the claim was to highlight how the iPhone can offer any web page to the user, while other handsets can only offer WAP versions of sites.
Apple added that they couldn't ensure compatibility every third party application in the marketplace, and that the line "all parts of the Internet" meant that the page is always available,
"not every aspect of functionality".
The ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) then banned the ad because it had not explained the
limitations of the iPhone, and gave a misleading impression of the Internet capabilities of the device.
What do you think? Comment your thoughts on the ad here.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
iPhone Made Available in 22 More Countries
The Apple iPhone was made available in 22 more countries today. The countries included Argentina, Poland, Greece, Brazil, India, South Africa and the Philippines. Unlocked iPhones in Greece are on sale for 459 euro (679$ USD).
With the addition of the 22 countries Apple has almost doubled its potential market to a total of 660 million potential subscribers. If only a small percentage of those potential subscribers actually opt for the iPhone Apple could easily exceed its own sales expectations. Good news for people worldwide, and for Apple.
With the addition of the 22 countries Apple has almost doubled its potential market to a total of 660 million potential subscribers. If only a small percentage of those potential subscribers actually opt for the iPhone Apple could easily exceed its own sales expectations. Good news for people worldwide, and for Apple.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
The PageRank 10 Experiment
Recently, while searching the net for some good sites, I came across this: 10PageRank, an experimental website to see if serious linking back can make your website have a PR 10. The website is currently on PR 4, and needs even more support if it is to fulfill its mission of obtaining a PageRank of 10. Try it out.
http://www.10pagerank.com/
http://www.google.com/
http://www.10pagerank.com/
http://www.google.com/
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Facebook Grows in Visitors by 153 per cent.
Facebook has had the biggest growth in visitors this year compared to any other social networking website. In April it overtook MySpace to become the world's largest social network. It has grown by 153 per cent in unique visitors this year. MySpace only grew by 3 per cent. In fact, social networking has grown by 25% this year. In June Facebook logged 132.1 million unique visitors, MySpace had 117.6.
Other networks: Hi5: 100% growth
Friendster: 50% growth
Orkut: 41% growth
Bebo: 32% growth
What do you think about Facebook's growth? Please comment.
Other networks: Hi5: 100% growth
Friendster: 50% growth
Orkut: 41% growth
Bebo: 32% growth
What do you think about Facebook's growth? Please comment.
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