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The wait is over, and iPads are being opened across Australia. But what to load first? Here are our 12 must-tries; what are you loading onto your iPad?]]> Fri, 28 May 2010 19:50:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//more-aussie-ipad-apps-emerge.htm http://apcmag.com//more-aussie-ipad-apps-emerge.htm

More true-blue apps have come out for you to put on your oi-pad. Cobber.]]> Fri, 28 May 2010 14:58:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-rejects-wireless-sync-app-for-iphone-and-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-rejects-wireless-sync-app-for-iphone-and-ipad.htm

Apple has slapped down the Wi-Fi Sync app which would let users sync their iPhone and iPad to a Mac via wireless, so the developer is now selling it direct to the jailbreak set...]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//skype-apple-ipad-video-chat-iphone-4g-iphone-hd.htm http://apcmag.com//skype-apple-ipad-video-chat-iphone-4g-iphone-hd.htm

Skype targets mid-year release for its dedicated iPad app and hints that the new client will also support video calling on the next-gen ‘iPhone 4G’ or iPhone HD.]]> Thu, 13 May 2010 21:19:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//opinion-five-reasons-the-ipad-wont-be-successful-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//opinion-five-reasons-the-ipad-wont-be-successful-in-australia.htm

High prices will be just the beginning.]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:20:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-bans-apps-written-using-adobe-software.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-bans-apps-written-using-adobe-software.htm

The Apple vs Adobe war has escalated, with the iPhone OS 4 SDK decreeing that iPhone and iPad developers can’t use Adobe software to create their apps.]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:49:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iphone-sites-caught-charging-for-reviews.htm http://apcmag.com//iphone-sites-caught-charging-for-reviews.htm

Two major iPhone sites are revealed to be charging developers up to US$150 to review their apps.]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:38:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//flash-coming-to-iphone-whether-apple-likes-it-or-not-adobe.htm http://apcmag.com//flash-coming-to-iphone-whether-apple-likes-it-or-not-adobe.htm

Adobe this week has expressed confidence Apple will cave eventually on its stubborn blocking of Flash on the iPhone.]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:23:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-apps-take-shape-for-the-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//new-apps-take-shape-for-the-ipad.htm

Apple boasts that all 140,000 iPhone apps will run on the iPad, but which ones will benefit most from the larger screen and revised UI?]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:54:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apples-tablet-what-we-know-so-far.htm http://apcmag.com//apples-tablet-what-we-know-so-far.htm

In a little over 12 hours’ time Steve Jobs will unveil a touchscreen tablet tipped to be called the iPad, iSlate or iBook. Here’s what know so far about Apple’s Next Big Thing...]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:23:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//now-theres-an-app-store-for-your-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//now-theres-an-app-store-for-your-tv.htm

US telco Verizon opens up the ‘Widget Bazaar’ app store for its fibre-optic TV service, adding dollops of Web goodness to the biggest screen in the house.]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:56:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iphone-30-to-get-data-tethering-through-telstra-optus-and-vodafone.htm http://apcmag.com//iphone-30-to-get-data-tethering-through-telstra-optus-and-vodafone.htm

All three of Australia’s iPhone carriers will support iPhone-to-laptop data tethering through Apple’s new iPhone 3.0 OS.]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:57:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nokias-ovi-app-store-goes-live-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//nokias-ovi-app-store-goes-live-in-australia.htm

Local Nokia users have discovered they can access the Ovi Store on their mobiles as the company gears up for this week’s launch of the app store.]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 07:47:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//skype-for-blackberry-enters-closed-beta-test-but-yahoo-pulls-the-plug.htm http://apcmag.com//skype-for-blackberry-enters-closed-beta-test-but-yahoo-pulls-the-plug.htm

The popular VoIP software moves a step closer to the BlackBerry, while Yahoo takes a giant step backwards and kills its Yahoo! Mobile client.]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-mulls-office-for-iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-mulls-office-for-iphone.htm

Microsoft is playing coy on its plans to bring Office to the iPhone, but it’s about to be beaten to the punch by an independent iPhone app due this month...]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:10:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mobile-carriers-seek-to-block-skype-on-iphone-blackberry.htm http://apcmag.com//mobile-carriers-seek-to-block-skype-on-iphone-blackberry.htm

A legal stoush is brewing between carriers and consumers regarding the use of VoIP over 3G mobile phones.]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:18:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook-connect-for-iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-connect-for-iphone.htm

Facebook Connect for the iPhone could open a wealth of possibilities for developers.]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-to-launch-big-pond-app-store.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-to-launch-big-pond-app-store.htm

Telstra is working on an Apple-style app store for mobile phones. The icon even looks like Apple's one.]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//skype-lands-on-nokia-smartphones-but-iphone-still-to-come.htm http://apcmag.com//skype-lands-on-nokia-smartphones-but-iphone-still-to-come.htm

Skype could end the ‘mobile roaming rage’ for Nokia and Sony-Ericsson customers stung by outrageous carrier charges for global roaming. But where’s the promised Skype for iPhone?]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iphone_sniper_software_the_ultimate_killer_app.htm http://apcmag.com//iphone_sniper_software_the_ultimate_killer_app.htm

In a poor-taste coincidence, a sophisticated "sniper" app for iPhone has been released on the day of Barack Obama's inauguration.]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:17:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//skype_heading_to_iphone_android_blackberry.htm http://apcmag.com//skype_heading_to_iphone_android_blackberry.htm

The new Mac and Android versions announced this week are just the tip of the iceberg: Skype has a lot more on its schedule for the year.]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:38:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iphone_3g_unlock_finally_available_give_your_telco_the_finger.htm http://apcmag.com//iphone_3g_unlock_finally_available_give_your_telco_the_finger.htm

Unlocking your 3G iPhone in Australia just got a whole lot easier, with the release of the "yellowsn0w" unlock application, from our good friends at the iPhone Dev Team.]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:25:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//macworld_2009__what_to_expect.htm http://apcmag.com//macworld_2009__what_to_expect.htm

Macworld 2009 is nearly upon us. But with Steve Jobs absent from the proceedings, what can you expect to see?]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:23:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seven_things_all_iphone_apps_need.htm http://apcmag.com//seven_things_all_iphone_apps_need.htm

Thinking of making an iPod or iPhone app? Here's a list of things that will make it a success.]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cheap_voip_comes_to_iphone_blackberry_sony_ericsson.htm http://apcmag.com//cheap_voip_comes_to_iphone_blackberry_sony_ericsson.htm

Fed up with dropped calls, patchy reception and expensive call rates on your iPhone? Pennytel lets you use VoIP both in and out of a wireless network]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:51:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//round_up_ten_apps_for_aussie_iphone_users.htm http://apcmag.com//round_up_ten_apps_for_aussie_iphone_users.htm

We've made a list of the ten best iPhone apps developed by Aussies for Aussies.]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_earth_for_iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//google_earth_for_iphone.htm

Google Earth for iPhone and iPod Touch lets you carry the globe around in your pocket. But while the Earth has been around for billions of years, this app hasn't, and it shows.]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:49:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rim_to_launch_overtheair_blackberry_app_store.htm http://apcmag.com//rim_to_launch_overtheair_blackberry_app_store.htm

Vodafone will be the first Australian carrier to introduce the new BlackBerry App Centre on the forthcoming touchscreen Storm.]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:15:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hack_your_iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//hack_your_iphone.htm

Still not sure whether it’s worth jailbreaking your iPhone? Here are ten reasons why it’s a good idea. ]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:31:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new_iphone_tethering_app_goes_live.htm http://apcmag.com//new_iphone_tethering_app_goes_live.htm

Got a jailbroken iPhone? If so, a new program called iPhoneModem lets you tether your iPhone to your computer and take advantage of your phone's data connection]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iphone_21_software_hits_is_it_finally_out_of_beta.htm http://apcmag.com//iphone_21_software_hits_is_it_finally_out_of_beta.htm

After the recent announcement and release of the new iPod Touch with 2.1 software, iPhone users around the world can finally rejoice with global roll-out of iPhone 2.1.]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//icetv_launchs_native_iphone_app.htm http://apcmag.com//icetv_launchs_native_iphone_app.htm

Users of the electronic TV guide IceTV can now schedule recordings at home via their iPhone, thanks to a slick app.]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//10_great_free_iphone_apps.htm http://apcmag.com//10_great_free_iphone_apps.htm

Looking for some great free apps to load on to your iPhone or iPod Touch? Read on for some of our favourites.]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//turn_your_iphone_into_a_mobile_3g_modem.htm http://apcmag.com//turn_your_iphone_into_a_mobile_3g_modem.htm

Apple pulls, then restores, controversial software that fixes a major (and deliberately engineered) shortcoming of the iPhone]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:00:00 +1000