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Fring adds video conferencing feature to app, handles videoconferencing over 3G networks

For those of you hankering for a third-party video calling app for the iPhone 4, the new version of the Fring social networking app has now added support for video calling. The bonus: It appears to work adequately over 3G as well. This opens the door for services that could have potentially broader implications than […]

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iPod Touch Rumor

Rumor: Apple to add 5 megapixel camera, FaceTime and gyroscope to fourth-gen iPod touch

A new report from the mighty Electric Pig has alleged that Apple’s fourth-generation iPod touch, expected to arrive this September, will feature a 5 megapixel camera, capture HD video, feature FaceTime connectivity, and include a gyroscope, like the iPhone 4. U.K. retailer John Lewis said the information is based on “noises we’re hearing from suppliers”. […]

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How-To: deactivate Network Services to improve iOS device battery life

Although the iOS 4 software update has been lauded as improving battery life for most users, some are finding the improvements lacking. Per the Apple Toolbox Blog, one source of this may be overuse of the Location Services feature which can accompany checking Push notifications, and having many open Safari windows open. It now appears […]

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Mozilla releases Firefox 4, beta 1 for public testing

For the brave and the bold, Mozilla has released the first public beta of its upcoming Firefox 4 web browser. The new browser, a 20.2 megabyte download (courtesy of VersionTracker), incorporates the following fixes and changes: – Tabs are now on top by default on Windows only – Mac OS X and Linux will be […]

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Podcast

PowerPage Podcast Episode 139

Episode 139 of the PowerPage Podcast is now available. You can either download it from the iTunes Store or directly (29.2 MB, MP3). Panel: Jason O’Grady and Rob Parker Topics: Will you jailbreak your iPhone 4? Rob’s i4 gets replaced for broken glass, the infamous proximity sensor bug, MobileMe calendar beta and updated iDisk app […]