At last – barcode scanning on a mobile phone that actually works. Despite some glowing reviews for the application RedLaser on iTunes, I must admit our hopes weren’t high. We’ve tried barcode scanning apps for mobiles in the past, notably on Nokia Series 60 handsets, and the results have been dreadful – lots of faffing [...]

Hot off the press, over 16 minutes of tech and TV news from the team at FrequencyCast. In this update we look at the merging of two mobile networks, what Apple’s been up to this month, Freeview HD testing, BT Vision updates, a Sky offer, the latest on iPhone sat nav applications, and a new [...]

FrequencyCast Update 16 Sept 2009 1597790 [ 16:37 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The FrequencyCast News Blog (wot you’re reading now!), is now iPhone, iPod Touch and Google Android compatible. Here’s a before-and-after on how our Blog behaves on an iPhone: FrequencyCast on an iPhone – Before FrequencyCast on an iPhone – After Our blog now detects if you’re connecting on an iPhone, Touch or Android device, and [...]

Got an iPhone? Turn it into a Sat Nav for £27. If you listen to Show 43, you’ll have heard us review the Co-Pilot Live satellite navigation application, comparing it with the TomTom and Mobile Navigator applications. CoPilot came out very well, especially given it’s half the price of the TomTom equivalent. In our review, [...]

Lots for fan of Apple products to sink their teeth into as Apple has released a new set of iPods, a new version of firmware for the iPhone, and an updated iTunes. Here’s a summary: New iPods: A new iPod Nano has been released, sporting a video camera and a slightly larger screen. 8 Gig [...]

Show 43 of FrequencyCast, the UK’s TV and Tech podcast, has just been released. In this show, we discuss all that’s new with digital TV and technology. Here’s what we cover in this show: News Updates: 3D TV is with us, the end of the ISS, Freeview changes, and Lazy Britain. Focus: GPS gadgets – [...]

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Woo-hoo! This has been a great week for those that like their phones shiny with a picture of an apple on. Two days ago, the new version of operating system OS 3 came out offering cut-and-paste, MMS and a lot of under-the-hood tweaks. Today, Friday the 19th of June 2009, the iPhone 3GS went on [...]

There’s been lots of breaking news since the last full-length show at the start of June, so we’ve just released a short audio update. In the update, Carl and Pete cover the following: Setanta close to collapse, changes to DAB, the new iPhone 3GS, iPhone OS 3.0, Sky on the X-Box, and rise of the [...]

FrequencyCast Update - 10th June 2009 [ 14:28 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In San Francisco at Apple’s Worldwide Developer conference within the last hour, Apple’s been presenting all that’s new iPhone-wise: First off, we can expect a new iPhone later this month in the UK. Launch date on o2 is 19th June for the iPhone 3GS. The “S” stands for Speed – the phone has a faster [...]

Show 39 of FrequencyCast, the UK’s TV and Tech podcast, has just been released. In our regular online radio show, we discuss all that’s new with digital TV and technology. Here’s what we cover in this show: News Updates: HD on iPlayer, concerns for canvass, plus 1 billion apps on iPhones Focus: Get more from [...]

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Gadget maker Griffin has released a nifty little FM radio module, the Griffin Navigate, that plugs into the base of an iPhone and adds FM radio functionality. It has an inline remote control, a display, and takes standard headphones. It will also soon have a location-based iPhone application to find your nearest FM station and [...]

A quiet day here, so we thought we’d release a quick update ahead of show 34. A five minute show discussing the iPhone v2.2 release and some other snippets.

FrequencyCast Update 23 Nov 2008 [ 5:01 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

A software upgrade for the Apple iPhone has just been released. The latest version of firmware includes a number of bugfixes and improvements, including: Enhancements to Maps, including Google Street View Enhancements to Mail, including issues with Fetch and HTML formatting Improved stability and performance of Safari Podcasts are now available for download in iTunes [...]

Show 30 of FrequencyCast, the UK’s TV and Tech podcast, is online now. Here’s what we cover: News Updates: HD news from Freeview, Sky & BT Vision. Also news on the Skypephone 2 and Freeview PS3. Focus – Power consumption: How much power do your gadgets consume? Any how you can save the planet. Smartphones: A look at [...]

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Just two weeks after the 2.0.1 Apple iPhone update, there’s a new one. v2.0.2 was released on the evening of Monday 18th August, offering the descriptive “bugfixes”, reportedly in connectuion speed and typing lag. Update addicts: Sorry, we can’t find a decent change log for you…

Late this evening, Apple released v2.0.1 for the Apple iPhone. Apparently, this patch includes a number of bugfixes. Installed this evening via iTunes on an o2 Apple iPhone 3G: Version: 2.0.1 (5B108) Model: MB496B Modem firmware: 01.48.02 Any info on what 2.0.1 has to offer in the way of fixes, please comment below. Apparently, a [...]

The latest version of BT’s wireless router, the BT Home Hub 2.0 has been released today, the 18th July 2008. We’ve got an online review available at www.frequencycast.co.uk/homehub2.html We’ve also released an audio “hands-on” review, which can be downloaded from the same page, as well as from our FrequencyCast iTunes page

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Who’d believe a phone could stir such a fuss. Thousands are set to be disappointed as Apple’s 3G iPhone goes on sale today, but stocks are severely limited. Here’s the scene in Central London this morning… Madness. If you’re desperate for a 3G iPhone, try your luck ordering online at o2 or Carphone Warehouse It’s [...]

It’s been a busy week for FrequencyCast, and we’ve just released a 9 minute audio update – covering faulty Freeview boxes, us on national radio, the clamour for Apple’s 3G iPhone, and a summary of sporting TV services in the UK. Available from http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html

FrequencyCast Update 09 July 2008 [ 8:12 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

After months of speculation, Apple’s announced the 3G version of the iPhone. This will be available in the UK from the 11th July 2008. As well as supporting high-speed HSDPA Internet access, the new iPhone has built-in GPS and a bunch of software extras. It’s available in 8Gig and 16Gig versions. Existing iPhone users can [...]