Zimusoft, Inc. has released version 2.0 of its popular DragonFireSDK iPhone Library for Windows which has already enabled thousands of Windows developers to write iPhone apps in C and C++ without ever leaving Microsoft’s familiar Visual Studio development environment. The product provides developers with a Windows on-screen iPhone Simulator that will run the apps they create, allowing them to test their iPhone apps even if they don’t own an iPhone! Before DragonFireSDK, developing iPhone apps required that a programmer buy a Mac, learn the Objective-C language and begin a 6 month voyage to writing an iPhone app that should have been done in 6 weeks!

“Our market is obviously Windows programmers – most of them weekend warriors who want to feed the insatiable appetite that millions of iPhone owners have for apps,” said Dave Edwards, Zimusoft’s Software Architect. “Windows programmers by day are iPhone owners – and they want to become iPhone programmers by night. No doubt, the iPhone is the most exciting new wireless device we have ever seen – we all want to program it!”

DragonFireSDK has almost no learning curve for C/C++ programmers. A simple new idea for a game can be brought to life in a couple of weeks in many cases. The iPhone is a playground for programmers – so it’s fun, but it’s also a great resume item that can demonstrate initiative and the ability to grasp new technologies to future employers.

Yes, the leading iPhone/iPad SDK for Windows just got better!

The new 2.0 release of DragonFireSDK is available for both the iPhone and iPad. Notably, it now allows programmers easy access to the Box2D Physics library (by Erin Catto) which makes it easy to create games like the immensely popular “Angry Birds” (by Rovio). In addition, there is support for SQLite, In App Purchase, Game Center (high scores) and iAds. Other fundamental features include View Containers (of containers), Multi-line Edit, Internet Data Transfer, Text Editing, Image Control, GPS, Accelerometer, Camera, Multi-touch, Vibrate, Draw, File IO, Buttons, Bitmaps and Sounds. Everything you need is included to create a high-speed native iPhone or iPad app.

Users who bought DragonFireSDK 1.4 in the last 90 days can get the update for free by emailing support(at)zimusoft(dot)com. Others can upgrade for only $49.95. New users can choose the iPhone or iPad DragonFireSDK for only $99.95 or $149.95 for both.

“Our internal motto is ‘Code Can Be Beautiful’ and I believe we have created the most straight-forward API ever introduced,” said Tim Sommers, Zimusoft Sr. Software Engineer. “Colleges are using our product to teach programming, because the code is so readable and the learning curve so minimal. Even animating images only requires a few lines of code. Look for my sample soon to be released at CodeProject.com”

The Zimusoft development team members are simulation specialists. DragonFireSDK is the company’s iPhone development library for native iPhone and iPad apps written in Windows. UmbrellaSDK is the company’s cloud-based mobile app development platform that includes Android apps and runs inside a browser!

DragonFireSDK has been featured in SDTimes and was selected by Dr. Dobbs for the Mobile Technology Jolt Award.

Each mobile website developer who ever tried to create a website for iPhone users knows that Apple did not provide any built-in upload facilities. No matter that they are experts only in PHP or, say, ASP.NET, they had to learn new programming technology and get new skills in creating mobile apps. Aurigma releases new product called Aurigma Up which eliminates this issue.

Now to add upload functionality to an iPhone website, the developer inserts a few lines of code in their familiar environment (PHP, ASP.NET, or any other). Aurigma’s uploader app is automatically launched from a web page and when upload completes, the user is brought back to the browser. With only web development efforts developers will provide their users with the same familiar upload experience as if they upload from a regular PC.

Initial Aurigma Up app version was submitted to iTunes in Apr 2011 and received positive responses from early adopters.

“I love the fact we can integrate this into our sites and provide a solution for iPhones.” – says Gregory Campbell from ZygTech, who already use Aurigma Up with two websites. – “Since we already pay for the Image Uploader products I am thrilled to see this is free.”

In Sep 2011 Aurigma turned this app to a full-fledged mobile upload SDK. Now website developers have code examples and HTML code generator. The app became multilingual and therefore available to international developers – it was translated to 16 different languages besides of English.

“We want our upload solution to be available on any platforms and our iPhone uploader is a first step to the mobile platform”, said Dmitry Sevostyanov, Aurigma’s CTO, “Of course we are not going to limit ourselves with iPhones – Android, iPad and WP7 versions are on our roadmap as well”.

Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)1, the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S., today announced the Galaxy S™ II will be available with AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile starting this fall. The U.S. launch follows the successful debut of the Galaxy S II in Europe and Korea, where consumers bought 5 million smartphones in 85 days, making the device Samsung’s fastest selling smartphone ever. The next generation Galaxy S II portfolio packs industry-leading hardware and software and the latest version of the Android smartphone platform into each device. The Galaxy S II portfolio is highlighted by Samsung’s own Super AMOLED Plus display technology, a powerful dual core application processor and a robust array of entertainment, messaging, social networking and enterprise experiences.

“The unveiling of the Galaxy S II is a landmark achievement for Samsung, our carrier customers and consumers,” said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. “Five million Galaxy S II smartphones have been sold around the world and that number increases every day. We believe the cutting-edge design, features and user experience of this innovative device will share the same level of success in the U.S.”

The three smartphones within the Samsung Galaxy S II portfolio are designed with an ultra-thin form factor and brilliant Super AMOLED Plus touch screen display. Recent independent studies showed that Samsung’s Super AMOLED Plus display technology was preferred 2 to 1 over any competing display technology in the market today2, thanks to touchscreen’s ability to deliver brilliant colors with the most contrast, providing a vivid and crisp viewing experience.

All three Galaxy S II smartphones are enabled with 4G3 service for fast connectivity speeds and dual core processors for seamless web surfing, console-like game play and rapid content downloads.

Personalized Customization
The Galaxy S II portfolio features an improved Samsung TouchWiz user interface, providing superior multi-tasking, application management, and customization and includes Live Panel which provides a magazine-like widget view for immediate access to weather, social updates, email, news, photo gallery and more, all of which can be customized on the home screen. All of the Samsung Live Panel widgets can be positioned and re-sized to create rich, visual home screens and provide one-touch access to the information consumers use most. Touchwiz UI also includes Quick Panel which allows instant access to commonly used device settings like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and other key device features. The TouchWiz UI notification service on the lock screen notifies users to the number of unread or new text messages, and missed calls that have been sent to you on your Galaxy S II. Users get direct access to missed calls and text messages from the lock screen by swiping the notification boxes without having to navigate through the applications menu.

Each of the Galaxy S II devices feature six-axis motion sensing using an accelerometer and gyroscope that support advanced touch screen gestures, including motion to zoom in on images, silence a ringing phone, and even move widgets on the menu screens.

Premium Content
Galaxy S II will also include Samsung’s popular Media Hub movie and TV content service. Media Hub features thousands of new release and top-grossing titles from major Hollywood studios and leading television networks, including NBC Universal, Paramount, MTV, Warner Bros., CBS and FOX. The content service has added a new feature called Media Hub Show, allowing the user to playback Media Hub content on a TV through an HDMI cable connected to a Galaxy S II dock or HDTV Smart adapter accessory. Users can share purchased to own film or TV content across up to five devices enabled with Media Hub at no additional cost. Alternate premium video options include Android Movies, Netflix, and others which are available to download from Android Market™.

Samsung’s Social Hub service on the Galaxy S II transfers email, instant messaging, contacts, calendar and social network connections, including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts, into “Feeds” and “Messages” folders that can be either separated into separate tabs or combined into comprehensive lists.

Samsung’s Galaxy S II portfolio is powered by the open and innovative Android Gingerbread platform, complete with full support of Google Mobile Services including Android Market? with access to more than 250,000 applications, Google Search™, Google Maps™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Talk™ and more.

In addition, Galaxy S II and the Android Gingerbread platform support an array of cloud services including content sync across the Galaxy branded portfolio with Google services (Books, Music, Videos, Email, Calendar) Samsung Media Hub and cloud photo sync through Picasa Web Albums and Google+.

Uncompromised Convergence
The Galaxy S II portfolio offers a number of convergence features to share content in tethered and wireless formats. With Samsung’s All Share application, which enables inter-device connectivity through DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) technology, users can send user-generated video content wirelessly to other DLNA-enabled devices, such as TV’s, monitors and laptops, allowing for an interactive entertainment experience. The TV Remote App, also available through Android Market, transforms the Galaxy S II into a remote control for several top models of Samsung HDTVs. Smart Show and Media Hub Show enables the user to tether an HDMI over micro USB connection to an HDTV to play user generated or Media Hub DRM protected content respectively directly from the Galaxy S II device to the HDTV screen. Samsung Kies Air service allows users to connect their PC or Mac via WiFi without a preloaded application to easily view and manage your content. Users can transfer files, manage contacts and messages and send SMS from the PC.

Optimal Enterprise Solutions
Galaxy S II integrates a range of enterprise solutions that expand the business capabilities of the devices. The Galaxy S II portfolio provides support for exchange device management policies, offers increased security of data and services and enables mobile conferencing while on the go. Galaxy S II also features productivity enhancement capabilities such as the ability to create and respond to meeting requests, view, edit, and create Microsoft®-compatible documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, global address lookup (GAL), and more.

Additional enterprise solutions include:
• On-device encryption of user data
• Full support for Exchange ActiveSync® version 14
• Cisco VPN (Virtual Private Network)
• Sybase MDM (Mobile Device Management)
• Cisco WebEx mobile conference solution

Additional features of the Galaxy S portfolio include:
• 8-megapixel Rear-Facing Camera with Autofocus & Flash & 1080p HD Video Recording/2-megapixel Front-Facing Camera: The Galaxy S II portfolio features an 8 megapixel camera with flash and can record video in 1080p HD high profile offering the richest video content on a smartphone. Plus, the front-facing 2 megapixel camera provides video chat capabilities for personal and business communication on-the-go. Galaxy S II supports popular video conferencing services like Skype, Fring, Qik and Tango.
• Voice Talk: The Galaxy S II Voice Talk feature allows users to give their Galaxy S II device voice commands, including voice dial, text message, navigation, music, Web browsing and search. When docked into the car dock, the Galaxy S II automatically defaults into Voice Talk mode. Users can instantly activate the Voice Talk application by a long press on the search key.
• Task Manager: View and close the applications users have active, what items have been downloaded and check on memory usage via the Task Manager widget.
• Screen Capture Feature: Users can easily take a screen grab of the phone screen by pressing the power button and the home key simultaneously.
• Memory: All three Galaxy S II devices offer 16GB of on-board memory, as well as a microSD card slot that supports up to a 32GB memory card.

Premium Accessories Portfolio
A host of premium Galaxy S II accessories, including convenient solutions for docking, convergence, and backup battery charging will be available for each smartphone, providing users with an enhanced mobile experience. A multimedia dock is the perfect smart accessory, allowing users to transform their Galaxy S II into a home stereo by connecting speakers or plugging it into a home entertainment system via the 3.5mm stereo connector. Its ability to orient with the phone while docked makes it easy to view content in portrait and landscape mode, while the auto-launch of its Desk Dock UI makes for easy access to music, video and other applications.
Additional accessory solutions include:
• Vehicle dock: The dock charges the phone while docked to ensure uninterrupted GPS usage on long car rides. The dock is windshield or dashboard mountable and includes the sophisticated Vlingo Voice Talk, allowing users to enjoy hands-free control of their Galaxy S II.
• Battery charging stand with spare battery: This charging solution ensures a backup battery is always on hand, while providing a convenient kick stand for the Galaxy S II.
• HDTV Adapter: The HDMI adapter supports HD video up to 1080p from the phone to an HDTV, projector, or monitor. Use on the go to connect the Galaxy S II to a TV, monitor, or projector to view purchased Media Hub content, videos, presentations, games, or internet on a big HD screen, or listen to downloaded music from the phone on a home entertainment system.

1 Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics, Q2 2011 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.

2 Super AMOLED Plus consumer preference claim based upon Q2 2011 independent study conducted by Strategy Analytics.

3This refers to the fact that such products are capable of operating on the applicable carrier’s 4G network, to the extent available.

iPhone Speaker Reviews (http://www.iphonespeakerreviews.com), known for their dedication to all things related to iPhone Speakers, is pleased to announce their latest addition: Kicker iK150 iPhone Alarm Clock Review. This is the first Kicker system they have reviewed and it received high marks.

David Blane, Editor for iPhone Speaker Reviews said, “iPhone alarm clocks are a very specific type of iPhone Speaker. They combine alarm clock functionality and iPhone’s music-playing capabilities for more enjoyable use of both devices. Our review covers sound, style and design, and value”.

The review points out several good features of the iK150 including excellent sound, decent looks, quality build and all-around, solid performance. However, the review remarks that the system could have more modern alarm clock functionality.

“Sound is, by-far, this speakers best feature,” David explains, “It’s what Kicker is known for”. The review boasts, “Strong, powerful sound” and that “The iK150 is one of the loudest, best sounding alarm clocks available”. David summarized his experience with the iK150, “I had to warn the people in the office before we turned it up to full blast. I probably didn’t need to test it at it’s loudest, but I couldn’t resist.”

They expect to have more Kicker iPhone Speaker Reviews available in the future.

Art.com, Inc. (www.art.com),the world’s leading online specialty provider of wall art, today announced the introduction of artMatch^™ for the iPhone, which makes it easy for art lovers to find, explore, discover, share and purchase art right from their iPhones. artMatch^™ allows you to snap a photo of any work of art and instantly search for matching or similar items on Art.com. You can also preview selected artwork in your own space by simply holding up your iPhone. The application is free and can be downloaded through Apple’s App Store.

“Art.com has one simple goal—to make art accessible to all—and our new artMatch^™ application for the iPhone takes that one step further, making it easy and fun for people to engage with art wherever and whenever inspiration strikes,” said Geoffroy Martin, CEO of Art.com, Inc. “Imagine walking down the streets of your favorite city, spotting a work of art you love in a cafe, gallery or museum and being able to go on your phone, find that work on Art.com, frame it and have it waiting for you at home when you return.  That’s now possible with the artMatch^™ application for the iPhone.”

ArtMatch^™ for the iPhone uses Art.com’s innovative Visual Search^™ technology, allowing users to:

• Instantly find a work of art – Take a photo of a work of art, upload a photo from the phone or enter a URL, and Art.com will instantly tell you whether it is available for sale on the site. If it’s not on Art.com, we’ll show you similar works from our vast collection.
• Browse – Art.com’s collection of more than one million works of art is conveniently presented in list, grid and single views optimized for viewing on the iPhone. Read information about each art piece and Super Zoom^™ into specific art pieces to see brush strokes, texture and more.
• Visualize – Simply hold up your phone to see that work of art in your own room or select from our gallery of rooms.
• Save and Share – Save your favorites to a gallery and share them with friends via email or Facebook. Once images are shared, your friends can comment, “like” and more.
• Buy – Purchase your pick right from the phone with an integrated cart experience that syncs with your phone contacts for easy shipping. Your artwork arrives ready to hang on your wall. Learn more at www.art.com/iphone.

newPCgadgets has announced the availability of the new Display Dock for the Ipad 2. Consumers can now dock their iPad 2 and iPhone/iPod just like the professionals at the Apple Store.

This is the first retail product to combine the iPad 2 and iPhone/iPod into one convenient and easy to use dockinh base. Perfect for home or business, the Display Dock meets the growing mobile needs of Apple users.

The new Display Dock is designed from high-quality clear acrylic and is similar to the look and feel of the Apple Store display. This elegant base provides the optimum viewing angle for the iPad 2 while also providing dual docks for the iPhone or iPod.

According to founder Michael Schriner, “We surveyed dozens of Southern California Apple Stores and discovered that customers were repeatedly asking to purchase the Apple iPad 2 display because they loved the look. It just made sense to produce a similar product for resale.”

While similar in look, newPCgadgets has modified the design to make the Display Dock consumer friendly. This includes adding slots for headphones and charging cables, adding a finger slot for easy removal of the iPad 2, non-skid clear feet to prevent scratching and support brackets to enable use of the iPhone or iPod while in the dock.

Available in two models, the Display Dock is offered with dual ports and without. Each version has the same overall dimensions: 10″W x 9.25D x 1.25H and weighs 2 lbs. Cables are not included.

The iPad 2 Display Dock with dual ports is the ideal solution for combining multiple Apple devices into one docking base. The Display Dock without ports holds the iPad 2 only. This version is targeted towards retail, business displays or home use.

The Display Dock is custom milled and hand polished. Pricing ranges from $69.95 to $74.95 depending on model.

The new Display Dock will compliment any retail, home or office environment and showcase Apple’s latest products.

After repeatedly falling second to BlackBerry, a surge in views this month meant the iPhone was crowned as the top device in global video views, according to Vuclip’s July 2011 Global Video Insights Report. Vuclip, the world’s largest independent mobile video service, released June rankings for the most popular videos and the top devices used to watch those videos based on its 360 million monthly global video views.

Despite the media frenzy in the US over all things Apple, the iPhone has been playing catch-up to RIM and Nokia devices when it comes to video consumption in the rest of the world. But this June iPhones overtook RIM as the top smartphone for video consumption, as measured by aggregate total video views by device.

The iPhone was boosted by growth in specific regions. Here are some highlights about global iPhone use from the June report:

• The iPhone has become the leading smartphone for mobile video in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates – two of Vuclip’s top 10 countries for mobile consumption.
• The iPhone is also the top device in Singapore – where both the iPod Touch and the iPad were on the list as the top 10 devices for video consumption.
• The iPhone is now the top device in China due to consumption of local movie and TV content.

“July marks a major inflection point in the smartphone race,” Nickhil Jakatdar, CEO of Vuclip, said. “While we know Apple is a media darling in North America and Europe, it’s interesting to see that it’s now become an increasingly popular smartphone in international markets in terms of mobile video consumption.”
Here are the top 10 devices, ranked by number of video views, globally for June 2011:

1    iPhone
2    BlackBerry 9700
3    BlackBerry 8520
4    BlackBerry 9300
5    BlackBerry Bold 9780
6    Fly 2080
7    BlackBerry Torch 9800
8    BlackBerry 9000
9    Nokia 2700 Classic
10    BlackBerry 8900

For more information on the top devices for each country, go to http://www.vuclip.com/videoinsights.html

Top mobile videos:
In addition to collecting data on top devices used for watching videos, Vuclip’s monthly Global Video Insights Report also looked at the top videos watched in each country. The results proved, once again, that people look to viral videos to amuse and entertain – and a cute animal doesn’t hurt! The top video in the UK, Mexico, US and Venezuela (and also the most watched video globally) was of a dog dancing the Flamenco. The other amusing animal video to reach the top 10 globally showed a lioness trying to eat a baby through protective glass at the zoo.

Here are the top 10 videos ranked by number of video views:
1.    Chihuahua dancing Flamenco
2.    OMG Reversible | Transformable Fashion by Ximena Valero
3.    South African Idol “Killing Me Softly – The Remix”
4.    Old Man Invades Interview (Makes Animal Noises)
5.    Hojiak – Hokkien Song KTV
6.    Meiji (Chocolate House)
7.    Man Gets Run Over By Two Trucks
8.    Summernats 23 – UCSMOKE Qualifying Burnout FIRE!
9.    Team Hot Wheels – The Yellow Driver’s World Record Jump
10.    Lioness Tries To Eat Baby at the Zoo

Here are the top videos for Vuclip’s top ten markets in June (in alphabetical order):

• Brazil – Sexy Stripes
• India – Kama Sundari Hot Scene
• Indonesia – Korea’s Got Talent Sung-Bong Choi
• Mexico – Chihuahua dancing Flamenco
• Philippines – Flirting to a blonde
• Saudi Arabia – Old man invades interview
• Singapore – Hojiak – HOKKIEN SONG KTV
• UK – Chihuahua dancing Flamenco
• US – Chihuahua dancing Flamenco
• Venezuela – Chihuahua dancing Flamenco

To find out more about viral videos, check out Vuclip on Twitter: @Vuclip.

Offering a phone packed with a powerful balance of features to complement a consumers personal and professional life, Sprint and Motorola Mobility today announced the July 31 availability of Sprint’s first international 4G smartphone, Motorola PHOTON™ 4G. Motorola PHOTON 4G, featuring a 1GHz dual-core processor, will cost $199.99 (excludes taxes) with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement.

Sprint Premier Customers will have the opportunity to purchase Motorola PHOTON 4G – online only – three days before the national launch, while supplies last. Customers who have elected to receive email notifications from Sprint will be notified of the details on July 28. Premier customers can also log on to their account at www.sprint.com on July 28, click “show me my rewards” and then “Sprint Premier Community” for additional details.

“Sprint is thrilled to build on the strength of our relationship with Motorola by bringing customers Motorola’s first Sprint 4G device with a dual-core processor,” said Fared Adib, vice president-Product Development, Sprint. “Motorola PHOTON 4G brings our customers the latest in Android technology combined with enterprise-quality security for business users and international GSM capabilities for those who travel abroad. It is spectacular to bring yet another Sprint 4G device to our customers.”

Announced in early June, Motorola PHOTON 4G has already received praise from well-respected device critics:

• “I dig the way the PHOTON looks. The qHD screen is very nice indeed. Colors are rich, and the resolution was very good.” – PC World
• “It’s big, it’s businesslike…. Sprint’s brand-new Motorola PHOTON 4G will face down the HTC EVO 3D this summer in a battle of the high-end Android super-phones.” – PC Magazine
• “It’s a strong competitor and one that seems aimed equally at business customers as it is to regular consumers.” – GigaOm

Making Android Easy

Motorola PHOTON 4G is Sprint’s seventh Sprint ID-capable device. Sprint ID delivers a variety of apps, widgets, shortcuts, ringtones and wallpapers – designed to meet users’ specific mobile needs and interests – in a few simple clicks. Sprint ID packs are free to download with an Everything Data plan, and users can download five at once – including Professional (features tools to help busy professionals with travel plans, organization, communication), Green (tips to live a greener lifestyle), MTV Music ID (mobile music experience), HSN (shopping on the go) and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series ID Pack.  To see all Sprint ID packs, visit www.sprint.com/sprintid.

Built with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, Motorola PHOTON 4G, combined with Sprint’s 4G network, lets users browse, download and multitask at maximum speeds to support their busy lifestyles. Motorola PHOTON 4G provides an array of versatile tools, such as the Motorola webtop application, allowing users to access and create content from a larger screen while connected to a Motorola HD Station dock (available for purchase following device availability).

Additional features include:

• Dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor with each core running at 1GHz and 1GB of RAM
• Large 4.3-inch touchscreen with qHD (Quarter High Definition) display
• Dual cameras – 8-megapixel, dual-LED flash camera with front-facing webcam and VGA front-facing camera for video chat
• Android Market™ for access to more than 200,000 useful applications, widgets and games available for download to customize the experience
• 16GB of onboard memory, support for up to 32GB SD Card, for a total of up to 48GB
• Worldphone capabilities to access emails, calendars and news from anywhere around the globe
• 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability, supporting up to eight devices on the Sprint 3G or 4G networks
• Supports critical IT device policies commonly requested by enterprises and governmental entities, including integration ease, cost-of-management and data security concerns

Robust Accessory Ecosystem

Customers will appreciate the wide variety of Sprint and Motorola exclusive accessories available to customize their Motorola PHOTON 4G experience. Options include

• Paired with the HD Station, which includes a Wireless Remote and HDMI Cable, users can do more than ever on a larger screen. When docked, the Motorola PHOTON 4G launches the Webtop application, providing users with instant access to full Firefox^® multi-window browsing capabilities. Additionally, users can connect up to three USB peripherals, such as a keyboard, mouse or memory stick to be even more productive at home or on-the-go. The HD Station will be available when the device launches for $99.99 (excludes tax).
• The full-size Wireless Keyboard allows Motorola PHOTON 4G users to work faster with Bluetooth^® technology and a super thin design. The Wireless Keyboard provides quick access to Android^® apps using dedicated shortcut keys and navigate through Web apps powered by Android in a snap. Available when the device launches, the Wireless Keyboard will retail for $69.99 (excludes tax).
• Hitting the open road for summer vacation? The Vehicle Navigation Dock for Motorola PHOTON 4G is the ultimate travel companion providing users with easy access to maps, favorite contacts, hands-free calling, music, turn-by-turn navigation and more. Equipped with integrated Motorola ESP technology to automate the screen preferences, and allows streaming audio & music via the 3.5mm audio jack through the vehicle speakers.  The Vehicle Navigation Dock will be available when the device launches for $59.99 (excludes tax).
• When it comes time to recharge Motorola PHOTON 4G, Sprint offers a wide variety of power solutions, including a Battery Only Charger and Battery Bundle. This high performing, 1700mAh Lithium Ion replacement battery gives the device the power to talk, send texts, take pictures, or just be on standby. The bundle includes a battery-only charger, providing users the option to charge the spare battery separately and is available on August 21 for $49.99 (excludes tax).

Sprint offers a variety of cases, skins and gels to protect Motorola PHOTON 4G and other devices from inevitable nicks and scratches. Sprint offers the following phone covers and wraps for Motorola PHOTON 4G. Each of the accessories below will be available on July 31.

• A Holster and Shield Combo make a nice protective cover to prevent scuffs and scratches. This cover and holster combination carry solution provides convenient protection for the Motorola PHOTON 4G device. It is available for $24.99 (excludes tax).
• The protective Gel surrounds Motorola PHOTON 4G like protective gloves with precision cut-outs for access to the device’s bright screen, control buttons and keypad. It’s available in purple and retails for $19.99 (excludes tax).
• The two-piece Phone Cover for Motorola PHOTON 4G slides together easily to protect the top and bottom of the device. Available in gray with black leather inlay, the phone cover will retail for $21.99 (excludes tax).

Additional accessories will be available after launch. Customers seeking more information can visit their local Sprint store or www.sprint.com/accessories.

Motorola PHOTON 4G requires activation on one of Sprint’s Everything Data plans plus a required $10 Premium Data add-on charge for smartphones. Sprint’s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, Anytime(SM) includes unlimited web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint Network, starting at just $69.99 per month plus required $10 Premium Data add-on charge – a savings of $39.99 per month versus Verizon’s comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB web or $9.99 per month versus Verizon’s 450-minute plan with unlimited text and 2GB web. The Mobile Hotspot option is available for an additional $29.99 per month supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously. (Pricing excludes taxes and surcharges.)

Sprint was unbeaten among major wireless carriers for customer satisfaction according to results from the 2011 American Customer Satisfaction Index. In addition to tying for first place among wireless carriers, Sprint was also the number one most improved company in customer satisfaction, across all industries, during the last three years, according to the survey.

As the first national wireless carrier to test, launch and market 4G technology, Sprint made history by launching 4G in Baltimore in September 2008. Sprint currently offers 4G service in 71 markets in 28 states. For more information, visit www.sprint.com/4G.

Starting on July 18, register at https://www.shopmotorola.ca/photon4g for a chance to win a Motorola Photon 4G or a trip for two to a Live Nation^® concert of your choice.

At Tabula Rasa, we think a great whiteboard is the fastest and simplest way to make an idea real. So, we married the ease of use of a traditional whiteboard with the power of the iPad and iPhone to create a fast, robust whiteboard that you can access anywhere at anytime. The result is Jot! – the highest-rated paid whiteboard app in the Apple App Store with an average review of 4.5 out of 5 stars and over one hundred thousand downloads for Jot! and its sister app, Jot! Free.

Now, Tabula Rasa introduces Jot! Live Sharing, a way for Jot users to collaborate on a shared whiteboard in real-time over the Internet with their iPad. Using Jot! by yourself is great way to record and communicate your ideas. But something special happens when you can collaborate immediately with someone far away. Now, collaborators of all types – teachers, programmers, inventors, builders, or parents – can share ideas using Jot! in real-time.

“Real-time collaboration has always been a goal of ours. But we wanted to make sure that the core whiteboarding features of Jot! as a standalone app were robust enough first. Now that we’re on our 4th update since we launched Jot! in June 2010, we’ve added a simple way to remotely work on a whiteboard with others in real-time to share and improve ideas,” says Nick Geiger, co-founder of Tabula Rasa.

Co-founder, Geoffrey Nix adds: “We think apps should be empowering. They should be simple and fun enough for a child to use. Users should quickly explore and flesh out their ideas rather than wander through endless app menus and features. We believe that technology should simplify people’s lives, not make it more complicated.”

For more information, you can find us at http://tabularasalabs.com or visit our page on the Apple iPad app store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jot/id376133340?mt=8 . You can also try out the Jot! Free version of the app for the iPad or try out Jot! for the iPhone.

Mission Repair has unleashed a brand new program that is blowing the doors off of the competition. They are now including “Got Repair” benefits on most of their repair services which costs nothing to the customer when they have their iPhone repaired.

Then if the customer cracks the screen on the iPhone anytime in the future, they can send it back to Mission Repair for replacement again under the “Got Repair” program. Customers will never pay full price for the same iPhone Repair again.

Most repair centers offer warranties, and some even offer lifetime warranties. These are fantastic benefits, however if customers crack, drop or damage the screen again, those other repair centers will NOT repair it again for less than full price. Not at Mission Repair.

Their exclusive “Got Repair” benefits are for the life of the device, and customers can use the benefit as many times as necessary. . .It’s the reason that Mission Repair is the Intelligent Choice. Without the added “Got Repair” benefit, other services seem unreasonable.