The German organization doesn’t specify which two rival handsets were tested but recalls that, while a decrease in signal was observed when their antenna was held, the most it could record was a 25-percent loss. As with Consumer Reports, the company suggests a length of tape placed over the iPhone 4?s antenna bridge as a temporary solution until a free iPhone 4 case arrives.

Stiftung Warentest’s results highlight another issue with smartphone signal strength, one that in fact Apple itself has identified: with no standardized way of displaying strength in bars, it’s hard for users to know whether what’s indicated on their screen means they’ll be able to place a call successfully or not. Apple recently pushed out iOS 4.0.1 for the iPhone 4 which reworked their signal strength banding; however this latest round of testing suggests that the iPhone 4 antennagate arguments aren’t going to go away any time soon.

ITUNES APP STORE

iPhone App developer Happy Blue Fish Studio has announced the release of their newest game, Okinawa Game: Keep Your Vitality 1.0.1, an entertaining way to unlock the secrets of a longer life. Comprised of 4 entertaining mini-games, as well as a helpful information section, Okinawa Game: Keep Your Vitality is available on the iTunes App Store.

The Japanese island of Okinawa has long been renowned for the longevity of its citizens, with many living well past 100. Now, Okinawa Game: Keep Your Vitality takes their diet, exercise and lifestyle secrets and packages them into 1 entertaining app that anyone can enjoy. Join Master Ki as he teaches everything you need to know about living a healthier life through 4 addictive, whimsical games – Foods, Meals, Mind and Body, offering numerous levels and in-game rewards.

In the Food mini-game, users must position their iPhone to catch the healthy ingredients and avoid those that have no place in your diet. The Meals mini-game takes take a “balanced diet” to a new level, as users must stack dishes in the correct order, in a high-speed race that will develop hand-eye coordination as well as better eating habits. The Mind mini-game teaches users 6 useful katas – choreographed movements used in martial arts – that can be practiced by users in the real-world to enhance relaxation and physical dexterity. The Body mini-game is a rhythm matching game that enhances memory and improves concentration.

1.0 APP CALENDAR

Catamount Software has announced Today! 1.0, an app that supplements Calendar to add missing features sought out by busy professionals and others who need more ease, efficiency, and power than Apple’s Calendar supplies. Mail, Messages, and Phone all show a badge when you have things to do in them, but Calendar is missing this crucial [...]


Catamount Software has announced Today! 1.0, an app that supplements Calendar to add missing features sought out by busy professionals and others who need more ease, efficiency, and power than Apple’s Calendar supplies. Mail, Messages, and Phone all show a badge when you have things to do in them, but Calendar is missing this crucial piece of information so that allows you to quickly view what you have left to do today without needing to open Calendar.

Today! also shows all the information you need about appointment time, location, and notes for the appointment without needing extra taps, and integrates with Maps so you can tap on location to open the route to your next appointment.

“Finally an app that can actually help me manage my schedule. As great as the iPhone is, the calendar function requires several mechanical processes to manage your meetings, but with Today! all you need to do is turn on the phone and “presto” all your calendars are merged and managed right on the main screen. I’ve stopped missing meetings … now that’s great for Today!” – Andy Sanborn, busy small business owner.

Jailbreak Decision

Apple Responds to iPhone Jailbreaking Decision - PC Magazine
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Starcraft ll lands on the Mac

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