https://touchreviews.net iPhone, iPad Games, Apps, Reviews, News Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:57:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.3 Skype for iPhone Updated To Support iOS 4 Multitasking https://touchreviews.net/skype-iphone-updated-support-ios-4-multitasking/ https://touchreviews.net/skype-iphone-updated-support-ios-4-multitasking/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:57:09 +0000 https://touchreviews.net/?p=8016 Read More]]> Skype for iPhone has just been updated to version 2.1 and brings with it the ability to run in the background with iOS 4 and continue conversations even while switching away from the skype application.

Skype release notes state:

Run Skype in the background with multitasking in iOS4. Receive Skype calls and IM while other apps are running or when your iPhone is locked. You can also continue your call while you switch to another application. Multitasking is available only with iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS

This update will definitely help Skype in its battle to remain the top VOIP contender. But the one killer feature that could put it on top is still missing. Video chatting is still not available on the iPhone version of Skype and there has been no announcement as to when it will become available. Considering the limitations placed on FaceTime (iPhone 4 and WiFi only), video calling in Skype could make Skype the de-facto video calling application.

As far as the current version is concerned, it runs and acts well. I was able to make a number of calls and use other apps while talking to other people. Overall the experience is almost identical to the built in phone application. When switching to the home screen while on a call, there is a red bar similar to the green bar used to return to the phone call.

This update is definitely a required upgrade for anyone using Skype extensively. Now we all just have to wait for Video calling.

]]> https://touchreviews.net/skype-iphone-updated-support-ios-4-multitasking/feed/ 0 Facebook Updates iPhone App Adds iOS 4 Fast App Switching https://touchreviews.net/facebook-updates-iphone-app-adds-ios-4-fast-app-switching/ https://touchreviews.net/facebook-updates-iphone-app-adds-ios-4-fast-app-switching/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:22:54 +0000 https://touchreviews.net/?p=7630 Read More]]> iPhone Facebook iOS 4Facebook today updated their iPhone app which now supports iOS 4 fast app switching and includes high resolution icons. In addition to support for iOS 4 features the update adds Korean and Russian localizations and also fixes minor bugs.

Facebook for iPhone makes it easy to stay connected and share information with friends. Use your iPhone to start a conversation with Facebook Chat, check your friends’ latest photos and status updates, look up a phone number, or upload your own mobile photos to Facebook while on the go.

Have you updated the Facebook app [iTunes Link] for your iPhone/iPod touch? Did you notice any other changes? Let us know in the comments section.

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]]> https://touchreviews.net/facebook-updates-iphone-app-adds-ios-4-fast-app-switching/feed/ 0 iPhone developers updating their apps, now iOS 4 ready https://touchreviews.net/iphone-developers-updating-apps-ios-4-ready/ https://touchreviews.net/iphone-developers-updating-apps-ios-4-ready/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:33:32 +0000 https://touchreviews.net/?p=7439 Read More]]> During WWDC 2010 Steve Jobs announced the availability of the GM candidate of iOS 4 for iPhone developers and they have been busy testing and optimizing their apps for the latest version of iPhone and iPod touch software.

iOS 4 will bring Multitasking which has been one of the most anticipated features for the iPhone and iPod touch. Apple is implementing Multitasking support by providing new APIs to developers which include:

PixelGlow recently sent us an update regarding their popular diagramming app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad which incorporates Graphviz called Instaviz.

The latest version (V1.9) of Instaviz will support multitasking and takes advantage of the new retina display in iPhone 4.

Instaviz 1.9 Update:

iOS 4 will be available as a free update on June 21 (Monday).

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