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  • Skype Mobile 2.0 Adds 3G Calling Support

    It’s official, @Skype Mobile on the iPhone now has support for 3G calling, for FREE.

    That is, at least until August 2010, when a small fee from Skype will be imposed to use their VoIP services over 3G.

    Until then, enjoy! … Hit the jump for the full change log!

    Change log:

    – Call using your 3G connection. Skype-to-Skype calls on 3G are free until at least end of August 2010, after which there will be a small monthly fee (operator charges for data will still apply).
    – Near CD-quality sound for Skype-to-Skype calls using wideband audio (SILK codec) on iPhone 3GS and 2nd generation iPod touch.
    – Enhanced call quality indicator.
    – Improved start-up time.
    – Fast access to the dial pad from iPhone home screen.

    The update is now available on the store.

  • Quick Blast: Adobe Ideas for iPad

    Adobe Ideas for iPad is a very well-designed application for the iPad made by non other than @Adobe. (more…)

  • Steve Ballmer to Present at WWDC? – [Update: No]

    Seven minutes of Steve Jobs’ upcoming WWDC keynote is allotted to rival company @Microsoft, according to Trip Chowdhry an analyst with tiny Global Equities Research. (more…)

  • Quick Blast: Penultimate for iPad

    Penultimate is a very intuitively designed note taking application for the iPad. With its iWork-esque interface and handy features, it’s a welcome addition to the selection of productivity applications currently available for the iPad.

    When you first launch Penultimate, you’re presented with a carousel of notebooks for your filling. One of them is blank, and another is a tutorial on all the different things you can do in Penultimate. The tools you’re able to use are quite basic; a pen with varying thickness based on your speed, an eraser, and a clear page button. What makes this application different from the already available iPad note taking applications is the simplistic and easy to use interface.

    Would I recommend this app to someone wanting a note taking and doodling application on their iPad? Yes, I would, as long as it’s understood that this is not an application for creating the next Picasso or for writing the next great novel.

    What would I change? It would be nice to have a highlighter and the option of a different color pen, but this is still a great application in its current state.

    iPad Integration [rating:3/5]
    Usability [rating:4/5]
    User Interface [rating:4.5/5]

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