Filed under: Internet Tools, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch
As the midnight line rolled across the globe last night, international iTunes users picked up the Skype app with glee and enthusiasm. While users in Germany are fuming at reports that T-Mobile plans to block use of Skype via its WiFi hotspots, everyone else seems quite happy so far. We're already hearing about Bluetooth speakerphones or plug-in mics that should work well with the service.If you've got Skype fired up on your iPhone, let us know how it's going for you and what the advantages/drawbacks of VoIP on your iPhone or iPod touch are so far. Leave a comment below, or send us a Skype IM at 'TUAW_on_Skype' with your thoughts.
TUAWTell us your Skype app stories originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Apps: VideoFlash Converter, SlidePad, MacPrivacy
VideoFlash Converter 2.4 ($40) allows the conversion of QuickTime compatible video files to either the Adobe Flash SWF or FLV format. The most popular formats are supported, including AVI, MOV, MPG, DivX and more. Version 2.4 includes a new Preview Pane that is displayed while flash movies are loaded from the web and a new rangebar style. [Download - 16.2MB]...
Skype For iPhone Is LIVE!
When they said "Tuesday," they meant it. Not long ago, the clock struck midnight in the Land of the Rising Sun, and sure enough, the bona fide Skype application (v1.0.0.63) for Apple's iPhone has gone live. It's absolutely free to download, too! We're fully expecting it to roll out elsewhere as Tuesday (March 31st) arrives in various time zones.
Western Digital Enters the SSD Market
While we were still questioning when Western Digital will finally enter the SSD market as it can not ignore it, the company just announced the acquisition of Silicon Systems. This company manufactures SSD since years and has a substantial patent portfolio.
While it will cost 65 millions USD, it will give WD the know-how as well as the technology to develop and offer its own SSD models without requiring to license out from Intel or Samsung, or to sale rebranded Intel or Samsung SSD units. Nevertheless, it might take some time for WD to offer its SSD models dedicated to consumer electronics market, as Silicon Digital was specialized in Pro-oriented SSD, a niche market where reliability might be more important than performance.
Skype for iPhone Available [updated]
Skype for iPhone is now available on the AppStore.
This free application can be downloaded from the following link:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=304878510&mt=8
Update from one of our readers Dana:
Tell us your Skype app stories
Filed under: Internet Tools, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch
As the midnight line rolled across the globe last night, international iTunes users picked up the Skype app with glee and enthusiasm. While users in Germany are fuming at reports that T-Mobile plans to block use of Skype via its WiFi hotspots, everyone else seems quite happy so far. We're already hearing about Bluetooth speakerphones or plug-in mics that should work well with the service.If you've got Skype fired up on your iPhone, let us know how it's going for you and what the advantages/drawbacks of VoIP on your iPhone or iPod touch are so far. Leave a comment below, or send us a Skype IM at 'TUAW_on_Skype' with your thoughts.
TUAWTell us your Skype app stories originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Apps: VideoFlash Converter, SlidePad, MacPrivacy
VideoFlash Converter 2.4 ($40) allows the conversion of QuickTime compatible video files to either the Adobe Flash SWF or FLV format. The most popular formats are supported, including AVI, MOV, MPG, DivX and more. Version 2.4 includes a new Preview Pane that is displayed while flash movies are loaded from the web and a new rangebar style. [Download - 16.2MB]...
Skype For iPhone Is LIVE!
When they said "Tuesday," they meant it. Not long ago, the clock struck midnight in the Land of the Rising Sun, and sure enough, the bona fide Skype application (v1.0.0.63) for Apple's iPhone has gone live. It's absolutely free to download, too! We're fully expecting it to roll out elsewhere as Tuesday (March 31st) arrives in various time zones.
Western Digital Enters the SSD Market
While we were still questioning when Western Digital will finally enter the SSD market as it can not ignore it, the company just announced the acquisition of Silicon Systems. This company manufactures SSD since years and has a substantial patent portfolio.
While it will cost 65 millions USD, it will give WD the know-how as well as the technology to develop and offer its own SSD models without requiring to license out from Intel or Samsung, or to sale rebranded Intel or Samsung SSD units. Nevertheless, it might take some time for WD to offer its SSD models dedicated to consumer electronics market, as Silicon Digital was specialized in Pro-oriented SSD, a niche market where reliability might be more important than performance.
Skype for iPhone Available [updated]
Skype for iPhone is now available on the AppStore.
This free application can be downloaded from the following link:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=304878510&mt=8
Update from one of our readers Dana:
No comments:
Post a Comment