Finally!!! After all those speculation the news becomes real, Skype for iPhone (iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS) now supports video call. You can make video calls over both WiFi and 3G though don’t expect a high quality video over 3G and be very mindful of your data. Video calls can be made to any iPhone, 4th generation iPod Touch, any windows or mac descktop clients and iPad (can only received videos). You cannot make video conference calls yet but I am sure that will come in the future. I’ve just tested video calls with my iPhone 4 and Mac and the quality was great. Haven’t had a chance to test video quality over 3G but don’t have high hopes. Check out the official promo video below:
If you aren’t quite happy with the touch keypad of your iPhone and have always been a bit envy of the Blackberry users then worry no more. This new case from BoxWave brings QWERTY keyboard to your beloved iPhone 4. Admittedly the case adds some weight and bulkiness to your iPhone but if you can ignore that part then you’ve got a new exciting device in your hands. If you’re like me who tends to avoid typing on the little screen then this case will be a great addition for you, specially when you need to reply to those long emails.
Here’s how the manufacturer explained the case:
Clean and modern, the Keyboard Buddy Case appears to simply be a protective case when the keyboard is not in use. Combining ergonomic technology with sleek aesthetics, the Keyboard Buddy Case is a protective backing for your Apple iPhone 4 that also includes an integrated slide-out Bluetooth keyboard. The low-profile keyboard slides out smoothly, allowing you to easily transition between the Apple iPhone 4’s touch screen and a physical keyboard.
It’s a Bluetooth keyboard as you can see so it’ll add some extra load to your battery life. But again, if you can justify the need for it then I don’t think that’ll a worry. Would I buy it? No, not just yet!
Via Boxwave.
Apple has just released an update of its remote app which now supports AirPlay Video Streaming. This new upgrade bring a much anticipated feature along with its recently release support for the new Apple TV and the iPad. The remote app also has the feature to play radio stations from iTunes and the ability to control movies and TV shows on the computer that were rented from iTunes. Very neat and timely feature release I’d say.
If you haven’t downloaded the app yet (which is very unlikely) then download it now or upgrade it quickly if you haven’t done that. Enjoy!
Well, we’ve heard a lot things that an iPhone can do but this one takes the cake. A Colorado film maker, a recent Haiti earthquake survivor credits his iPhone to help save his life. While he was under the rubble and got injured badly he used an iPhone medical application to apply First Aid to himself and survived for 65 hours before rescuers finally found him. Check out the video below:
Viber – the Free iPhone VoIP app without the hassle of registration or sign up. You install the app, run and authenticate your phone with a pin code (authenticated via SMS) and start making FREE calls, simple as that. More exciting than this it that it doesn’t require the app to be running all the time, even in the background. Sounds too good to be true? Brace yourself for the exciting ride! This is something Skype has been lacking all along. You’ll have to have Skype running and signed in to be able to make or receive calls.
With Viber, a logo appears next to your contacts so you know exactly who to call in Viber. I personally don’t think it could be any simpler than this. The call quality seems to be very good, a lot of people are claiming it to be better than Skype. But I guess, that’ll depend on your data connection (WiF/3G) and speed.
But be careful before you get too excited and start using it aggressively over 3G because it is a VoIP app and it uses your data. So always keep an eye on your usage. Check out the video below and let us know your experience with Viber.
As you’re aware iPhone applications are getting 3G support and the latest app to join the group is the EyeTV. If you’ve been an EyeTV user then this is a good news for you. The latest version (v3.3 available now on iTunes) of EyeTV now supports 3G, so you’re no longer locked down to only WiFi connections; you can now watch TV on the move. Exciting, ay!! Yes, may be for some because unless you’ve got a big data plan you might be in for a bit of a shock when the bill arrives. So my suggestion, use wisely 
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