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Indeed, Documents to Go, a very appreciated apllication by iPhoners since it launch. Furthermore, from today, a new version of this bestseller is available.

On the one hand, in its free version, this application can instantly download and view all types if documents or attachements received on a Gmail mailbox. On the other, in its paid version (11.99€) it’s compatible with Google Docs with Mountain View word processing.

The synchronizaion of documents changes

Regardless, viewing and editing files, you will be able to synchonize automatically changes made from the web interface of Google Docs. Finally, the latest novelty of Documents to go for iPhone is to support RTF and TIFF formats as well as the ability to rotate a PDF file in landscape mode.

But one question remains unanswered: is Apple going to respond conserning the integration of Google tools?

It is worth remembering that Google’s applications are prohibited on the Apple Store for reasons that are still unjustified.

Source: iPhone-apple.fr

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We can observe that iPhone users are the leaders in terms of downloading applications. However, according to a study realised by AdMob, the reality is different if one believes the statistics for the month of January.

Indeed, the AdMob’s record says that on average, iPhoners have download 8.8 applications last January on the App Store, which is much less than for owners of an iPod Touch that have downloaded at least 12.1 applications. According to Admob, this difference can be explained by the fact that the iPod Toouch has a younger target and therefore, they are more attracted by applications.

Paying applications are not so successfull

Regarding the different types of applications free/paying, AdMob said that only 1.8 applications out the 8.8 downloaded are paying on the iPhone. On the side of the iPod Touch, 1.6 downloaded applications are paying out of 12.1 total. Thus, they is very little money to pay the thousands of developers who create theses applications on the App Store and view it as a paradise.

AdMob has also compared these figures with Android. Despite a number of applications much lower (25 000 against 125 000 for Apple), the average number of downloads is almost the same as Apple. In addition, there were 8.7 downloaded applications in January.

However, the number of installed software pay is lower: 1.1 in average. It is necessary to recall that since last November, AdMob is subsidary of Google.

Source: businessmobile.fr

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Indeed, we found this year at 3GSM that fewer exhibitors were present; there were fewer visitors, and few innovative product announcement from major manufacturers. This leads to a half-tones record that leave an impression rather disappointing.

Logical or not, this conference is inked in a period of crisis which is nevertheless marked by the advent of Android and the announcement of Windows Phone 7 Series.

Two new browsers for iPhone and Blackberry

First of all, there is the “Opera Mini” for the iPhone with the publisher Opera Software that claims a speed improvement through better data compession. However multicast is absent. A question remains unanswered : is Apple going validate this alternative browser on its Apple Store? Because the firm has relaxed its policy and now it tolerates browsers, Opéra Minni is positioned as a big competitor for Safari.

On the other hand, for Blackberry, RIM has introduced a new browser that should simplify navigation. This browser is based on Webkit (like the iPhone) and it should have much more flexibility and ergonomics. It will be available in the coming months.

Sony: the Xperia X10 Mini, the ideal solution for professionals

The X10 Mini Pro Xperia Sony Ericsson seems to be a must. Its terminak with an organize size – smaller than a business card – and with a sliding keyboard makes this mobile so singular besause of its thinness and its power.

Unusual Innovations

The Japanese DoCoMo has invented a helmet that is controlled through eye movements. It plugs into an MP3 player and allows for example to increase the volume by looking down, but also move to another song looking up to heaven.

Texas Instrument

The U.S giant has introduced the new generation of “pico-projectors” that are able of producing higher resolution through the switch from VGA to WVGA. It’s a technology that connects directly to the smartphone.

In conclusion, it is on a rather disppointing that closes the 2010 edition of the Mobile World Congress, with a lack of truly innovative products from leading manufacturers like Nokia, Samsung or LG. However, HTC has managed to stay at the forefront of new models with Android and its interface Sense rather successful. The biggest news is for the mobile OS with Bada Samsung and the  promising Windows Phone 7 Series of Microsoft, the most significant product of the show.

www. businessmobile.fr

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In recent days, iPhone and iPod users are invited to make an update to their device via iTunes.

Indeed, Apple has just updated its operating system OS X Mobile, now in version 3.1.3. This new version offers no novelty; however, embarrassing failures were corrected.

The interesting features in this firmware 3.1.3 are:

- a more accurate view of the level of the battery on the iPhone 3GS

- solving a problem may prevent the opening of some third party application

- correction of a bug causing occasionnal blockage of an application when using the keyboard Japanese kana.

Apple insists that machines have fewer problems related to security. To experience new features, people have to wait until the release of version 3.2, which should be marketed simultaneously with the iPad.

Source: businessmobile.fr

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Photoshop.com Mobile is an Adobe application that was sold last October for the iPhone and iPod Touch. This free application has just become version 1.1.

Indeed, it has improved, the essential novelty is the ability to read and share vidéos from the terminal by connecting to your personnal space on photoshop.com .

Moreover, this function is supposed to be faster for viewing and editing images. Regarding images editig, photoshop.com service adjusts the sharpness of an image using two fingers on the mobile phone screen.

Finally, this application proposes 8 new models of management to customize photos. However, it is available in English yet.

Adobe said in its press release that since its launch, Photoshop.com Mobile for the iPhone has been downloaded 6.5 million times worldwide.

Source: asp-php.net

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Indeed, one of the leader in computer peripherals, Logitech has recently purpose a free service that turns an iPhone or an iPod Touch in a mouse/keyboard wireless. The goal is to provide an application that can control a Mac or a Windows PC from an iPhone terminal which is on the same Wi-Fi network.

This feature will be very effective to assist you in PowerPoint / Keynote, but also to control your Mac remote. So, if you’re a film bluff and you’re used to watch movies on your Mac, your iPhone can now replace a remote control Windows Media Center.

The operation of the device is simple and ingenious.

First, you have to install the Logitech Mouse Touch on Windows Server and the name is the same whether you use a Mac. Then, you have just to download Touch Mouse, the application iPhone / iPod Touch is available for ten days on the Apple Store.

Therefore, you have a handset incorporating three click buttons with vertical and horizontal scroll with two fingers.

Note:

- If you use a Mac: the AZERTY keyboard has the keys Ctrl, Option and Command.

- If you use a Windows PC: the AZERTY keyboard has the keys Ctrl, Alt and Windows.

Despite the fact that it is a very useful service, the arrival of a security system for an access by password to the server software will strengthen even more its reputation and credibility with users.

Source: businessmobile.fr

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Apple addicts, here it is, the D day!

Pleex, our backup and sharing solution is from now on, compatible with iPhone, Iphone 3G and iPhone 3GS!

Don’t forget that Pleex enables to backup and so protect all your mobile contacts and content wherever and whenever you want. It also enables you to share your mobile content (photos, videos) directly from your mobile with friends and to social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Fotolog, Picasa, Bebo, Tumblr and Youtube.

Thanks to Pleex, stay connected with friends and your favorite social networks!

Pleex Premium is only 1.15€ per month for a one year subscription! So Apple addicts, don’t hesitate and download Pleex on www.pleex.com !

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A few day ago, Presselite released a new iPhone application which could please a lot of you.  Presselite is a English company which imagines application for iPhone and ipod. Its flagship applications are « Metro Paris », « London Tube », « London bus », « Tokyo Metro » and a lot more.

PresseLite’s just release its last « Metro Paris » version of the application. This application has option which would please a lot of you : the augmented reality.

What is the augmented reality? It is a field of computer research which deals with the combination of real-world and computer-generated data (virtual reality), where computer graphics objects are blended into real footage in real time.

With this brand new version, you use your numeric mobile camera and its GPS chip to get information about subways, bus or restaurant, coffee shop (main interests you chose first before using it) around you.

Then, a compass will indicate the way to follow to reach the destination you chose.  

This application is for those you often lose their way ! Its price is 0.79€ on the Appl Store.

Reference : www.mobinaute.com

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Who never says, “I have to go and pay this check in… but I work until 18h30 and my bank closes at 17h!”? This time is over! Indeed, the American private bank USAA implements this situation which allows experimenting the fact to pay in a check without going to your bank and even does furthermore, by creating an iPhone application.

This experience was evocated the beginning of 2008. What is the procedure? It’s simple, you take a picture of your check on both side with your mobile camera and send it to a specific mobile networks. This system will reduce the time cash which goes from 4 days to up to one week.

The bank tests it out. Indeed, at the beginning only trustable client could benefit from this system (it represents at least 60% of their clients). The client has to sign up to certain options, in order to reduce fraud cases.

From now on, we have no new about implanting this system in France, but we stay tuned about it!

Source : www.generation-nt.com

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Here is the new iPhone. And you will not be disappointed by its new functionalities. Everything has been done to please you: web capacities improved, users-friendliness developed, new functionalities… In short, everyone should be pleased.

Here is a summary of this new iPhone:

-      A spotlight which allows you to look for your contacts and even your music easily

-      The copy and paste function

-      The pad could be in a vertical mode for message, notes and so many others

-      MMS can be sent and received

-      A memo recorder. It can be sent directly by mail or MMS

-      Notes synchronization

-      And many others…

Moreover, the web capacity has been developped and improved. Internet browser is more fluid and manageable.

Reference: www.mobinaute.com