Test drive the new OS 3.0
Posted by iReality in OS 3.0 SDK, iPhone Consumer on June 20th, 2009
Whilst waiting for our eagerly awaited 3GS phone to arrive (sadly, local stores have sold out, so we ordered online), we decided to test drive the new OS 3.0 on the 3G version of the phone.
Here’s what we found
1. Since it’s a major upgrade, it took some time to download and install the new software [...]
What’s new in OS 3.0?
Posted by iReality in Uncategorized on June 12th, 2009
Although we covered quite a few features of the new OS 3.0 in an earlier post, we thought it would be good to revisit and fill in some of the gaps.
Based on the WWDC 2009 keynote speech by Scott Forstall, Apple’s senior vice president of iPhone software, the new OS will be available for all [...]
iPhone inches closer to enterprise readiness
Posted by iReality in Enterprise Apps on June 11th, 2009
All previous iPhone generations have lacked the most basic requirement that corporates demand from their mobile devices - data security. Corporates complained, and Apple listened.
With the new iPhone arrival, Apple has beefed up its security features, inching it closer to breaking into the corporate and enterprise market. Introducing hardware based encryption, and remote data wiping.
The [...]
The new iPhone arrives
Posted by iReality in iPhone Consumer on June 10th, 2009
Finally at the WWDC 2009, Apple announced and showcased their latest iPhone upgrade - the iPhone 3GS. Due to be released on June 19th, the 3GS has not disappointed in its offering.
Previously circulated rumours about the upgrade and functionality have mostly proven true, and the new iPhone now offers faster processing, faster data connection and [...]
The iPhone marketing bandwagon
With the release of the new OS 3.0 and iPhone imminent, advertising and marketing companies are gearing up to leverage the new iPhone features and functionality.
AdMob, a mobile ad network that specialises in connecting mobile advertisers with publishers, announced the roll out of new ad formats for the upcoming iPhone. With huge growth in the [...]
CRM on the move
Posted by iReality in Enterprise Apps on June 1st, 2009
We have had a few SMEs approach us, enquiring about enterprise apps and how their systems could harness the iPhone capabilities in a business environment. To illustrate a common scenario, we use the example of Salesforce.com who have designed and developed an app for sales automation, which extends the current Salesforce.com system and brings it [...]
iPhone, a business tool?
Posted by iReality in Enterprise Apps on May 29th, 2009
So far, the iPhone has made headlines as a “cool gadget” that makes calls, plays music, finds your nearest restaurant, and even plays farting pranks on your friends. But it would be unfair to dismiss this device as a pure gadget without any business purpose.
There are over 1,000 apps in the business category in the [...]
What can your iPhone do?
Posted by iReality in iPhone Consumer on May 27th, 2009
With over 30,000 apps in the app store, you can be sure that there is one that fits the exact requirements of your job. Whether you’re looking for a taxi, finding the nearest restaurant, looking up cinema times, or even looking for a date, there is an app for it.
One New York artist took this [...]
OS 3.0 user features
Posted by iReality in OS 3.0 SDK on May 27th, 2009
The OS 3.0 is the most eagerly awaited upgrade to the existing operating system for the iPhone. The official announcement for this new OS will be made at the WWDC (Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference) to be held in San Francisco from June 8th-12th.
We’ve had a little sneak peek into the offerings of the new OS, [...]