Year: 2010

iPhones, iPads growing in popularity among doctors

Smartphones and tablets such as the iPad are poised to play a greater role in health care as doctors and patients embrace the mobile Internet, panelists at a mobile health technology conference in Boston said last month, as reported by “Computerworld” (http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/351320/Doctors_Warming_Up_to_Mobile_Devices?source=rss_news).

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Security holes in iTunes accounts linked to PayPal

Reports are appearing about a major security hole in iTunes accounts linked to PayPal, reports “TechCrunch” (http://techcrunch.com/2010/08/23/paypal-itunes-fraud/).

At least one group of scammers has found a way to charge thousands of dollars to iTunes accounts through PayPal. At least PayPal is aware of the issue, but it seems like the problem is on the iTunes side, says “TechCrunch.”

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iPhone/iPod/iPad apps for Aug. 23

Here are the latest iPhone/iPod touch/iPod/iPad apps announced. You can find ’em at the Apple App Store (http://www.itunes.com/appstore/).

The Young Readers’ edition of QuickReader, the iPhone eBook reader and speed reading app, has been relaunched just in time for the new school year with 132 children’s classics and free promotional codes for teachers and schools. The Young Readers’ edition of QuickReader is available for US$5.99. Teachers can request a special US promo code to obtain a free copy of the app by emailing free4teachers(at)quickreader(dot)net.

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Freeway 5.5 released with Showcase Gallery app

Softpress Systems has released Freeway 5.5 , a new version of its web design products, Freeway Express and Pro. Versions of both Freeway Express and Freeway Pro are available from the Softpress web site (http://www.softpress.com)

According to Softpress Managing Director Richard Logan, alongside Freeway’s extensive existing feature set, Freeway 5.5 has a range of new functionality including:

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