Apple iPhone 3G Product Review

The Apple iPhone 3G, weighing 133g and measuring 62.1 x 12.3 x 115.5mm is the 3rd evolution launched after the previous 2G models, not with much difference though between it and its two predecessors. Based on three main concepts, namely being a phone, an iPod and an internet browser, this model, to which has been added the 3G functionality, a GPS mapping system and the well-known Microsoft exchange, has been designed to focus mainly on business purposes.

As a whole, the iPhone 3G possesses UMTS, HSDPA, GSM, Wi-Fi, EDGE, GPS and Bluetooth+EDR technologies for connectivity. the headphone socket has been changed and you can now use any headphones you want with this iPhone 3G. however, neither the outer look nor the software has changed much as compared to its first two launches. It has the same design and the same iPhone interface. the few changes include the grey metal back plate which has been replaced by an either white or black plastic curved back and the added chrome finish on the side controls. Moreover, the battery, though larger than the original ones, do not provide a better performance as expected. It possesses the same 8Gb and 16Gb chip memory and has the same two megapixel camera.

On the other side, along with this new release, third party applications can now be easily accessible as iTunes App Store has been launched to facilitate the acquisition of paid-for and free add-on software.

The 3.5 inch 480 x 320 colour TFT multi-Touch display lets you control everything whatever the rotation of the screen whether it being portrait or landscape with your fingers whether you flick, tap, pinch to type, scroll or glide through its various applications.

Dotted with the HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) technology, the iPhone 3G allows data download over any UMTS networks (Universal Mobile Telecommunications system networks), thus a faster browsing as compared to using an EDGE network. nevertheless in the absence of a 3G network, the connection to a 2G EDGE network is still possible for data and GSM for calls. Connectivity can thus be either 3G, EDGE or through WI-FI. iPhone 3G will seamlessly detects the fastest one to connect to.

Another great improvement is the GPS system added. no matter where you are, your progress as you move around the globe can be tracked through an A-GPS (Assisted GPS) mapping system, thus giving you the results faster as compared to a normal GPS. iPhone 3G will calculate your position using whenever present either signals from satellites, Wi-Fi hot spots or cellular towers. If you want a guided route, all you have to do is to indicate a destination; the GPS will highlight the route on a map and even allows you to follow your progress with live viewing.

Moreover, email has never been easier on a mobile. iPhone 3G supports rich HTML email and everything is displayed in their original format, not as stripped down versions and the same applies to web browsing delivered by Safari. Installed Microsoft Exchange enables push email, synchronization of calendar, notes and contacts while accessing secure resources as Cisco IP VPN and WPA2 Enterprise support have been included.

iDW – Use Bluetooth to tether your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad

Glenn Fleishman, Macworld.com, 4/18/2011

Any device running iOS 4.3 supports Bluetooth tethering—here’s how to make it work

You should know by now that an iPhone of the right vintage can be turned into a mobile hotspot—a portable router that pumps out a Wi-Fi signal on one side and talks to a mobile 3G broadband network on the other. We’ve covered the Personal Hotspot feature for both the Verizon iPhone 4 and for the the GSM-based iPhone 4 used by AT&T in the U.S. and other carriers around the globe.

The Personal Hotspot feature also lets iPhones starting with iOS 4.2.6 (Verizon) or 4.3 (GSM model) share the cell data connection via Bluetooth and USB as well. all iPhone 4 flavors can allow up to three Bluetooth devices to connect as part of a total of five connections of any kind (among USB, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi) at any given time. (The iPhone 3G or 3GS with 4.0 or later installed can accept one connection via Bluetooth.)

What you may not know is that the iOS 4.3 update adds Bluetooth tethering to every iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad capable of running that latest release. this lets any of those devices obtain an Internet connection from an iPhone with its sharing feature enabled. (Yes, you can even connect one iPhone as a client to another acting as a server in this manner.) It should also work with any computer, router, or mobile device that offers this kind of connection sharing over Bluetooth, such as Mac OS X’s Internet Sharing feature. Many other mobile devices can also tether over Bluetooth, as well as Mac OS X and Windows systems.

Why connect with BluetoothBluetooth tethering has a set of advantages that might lead you to select it instead of Wi-Fi for routing your iOS device through an iPhone 4 Personal Hotspot. It also has a few drawbacks that might dissuade you.

For iPhone 3G and 3GS users, this form of tethering also allows other iOS devices to share a connection, which was previously impossible. (If either phone has iOS 4.0 to 4.2 installed, the sharing option appears as Internet Tethering. On an iPhone 3GS with iOS 4.3 installed, it’s labeled Personal Hotspot, though Wi-Fi isn’t available as an option.)

The key advantage of Bluetooth tethering is simplicity, especially with a streamlined pairing process for securely connecting two devices over Bluetooth that Apple added to the iOS with the 4.3 update. you can also likely save battery power on both the iPhone acting as a hotspot and the device or devices you to tether to it: Bluetooth should consume less power than Wi-Fi, even though modern Wi-Fi has a lot of built-in power-conserving features.

What you’ll like best, though, is that using Bluetooth tethering sidesteps a major inconvenience with the Personal Hotspot feature. when you turn on the feature on your iPhone, Wi-Fi sharing is only enabled for 90 seconds unless a device connects via Wi-Fi within that period. after 90 seconds with no connections, your phone’s Wi-Fi radio turns off sharing to reduce battery usage. the same is true if you have Wi-Fi devices connected, and then disconnect or power down all of them: a 90-second countdown ensues.

This adds a step to using Personal Hotspot when you’re using it during a commute, for instance. Instead of just pulling out your iPad, and waiting for it to connect, you have to first extract your iPhone, and navigate to the Personal Hotspot screen. Wi-Fi availability should automatically start up just by visiting that screen, although I found in testing that I sometimes had to tap the Personal Hotspot switch from On to off and back to On again. Then you put your iPhone away, and your iPad should connect to the iPhone’s mobile hotspot with no prompting.

Bluetooth sharing, in contrast, is always available with Personal Hotspot. in the scenario above, you’d leave your iPhone stowed and simply wake your iPad. the tablet should connect automatically. if it does not, you navigate to Settings, go to General -> Bluetooth, and tap the iPhone hotspot in the list of Bluetooth devices. the iPad then connects.

Bluetooth offers a level of security that’s equivalent to the WPA2 flavor of Wi-Fi encryption required by Apple for the Personal Hotspot feature. However, with Bluetooth, all the security is handled for you automatically. the pairing process confirms that no other party intercepted a key exchange; after that, strong encryption is used automatically with no data entry.

What’s the biggest downside to Bluetooth tethering? Throughput. Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, the flavor built into all iOS devices, has a raw rate of 3 Mbps and a net throughput that’s just a bit over 2 Mbps. That’s fine on Verizon’s 3G network, where average speeds never top 2 Mbps. On AT&T’s network—and many other GSM networks worldwide—the HSPA 7.2 standards allow realistic average speeds of 1 to 4 Mbps. over Bluetooth, you’ll cap your highest potential, as Wi-Fi can carry more than 30 Mbps between two devices.

The set-upNow, how would one set this up, I hear you ask? for setting up the Personal Hotspot, please consult our earlier coverage of that feature, which we linked to above. in brief, make sure you’ve signed up for the feature with your carrier. both AT&T and Verizon Wireless charge $20 per month to use Personal Hotspot, and AT&T requires a certain level of metered service. (Carriers outside the U.S. may include the feature at no charge or require certain service levels or surcharges.) Then launch Settings on your iPhone, tap General -> Network -> Personal Hotspot, and tap the switch to On. (If you’ve already used Personal Hotspot, the menu item appears in the main level of the Settings app at the top.)

Both iOS devices you’re linking up via tethering will show the same code and ask you to confirm. if the number isn’t the same, cancel and try again. It’s either an error or a nearby ne’er-do-well.

On any other iOS device with version 4.3 or later installed, follow these steps to pair and then tether the device:

  1. In the Settings app, tap General, then Bluetooth.
  2. Select your iPhone from the Devices list. It will appear by whatever name shows up when you sync in iTunes. (You can change that in iTunes by clicking the name, and then typing in a new one. this works even on computers other than the one with which you sync your media and apps.)
  3. On both your iPhone and the iOS device which you are pairing, a dialog appears asking you to confirm that a six-digit PIN code appears the same on both devices. if it does, tap Pair on each device. (This security step prevents a third-party from intercepting traffic or pairing without permission. if a third-party were in the middle, the codes won’t match.)

The Devices list shows your active connection, here between an iPad and the iPhone that’s sharing its mobile broadband.

On your paired device, a special chain-link icon appears where a Wi-Fi signal strength meter typically shows up in the status bar at upper left. On both devices, the word Connected appears next to the name in the Bluetooth Devices list.

Your iOS device will remain paired with the iPhone’s mobile hotspot as long as it remains active. if you put it to sleep and wake it, it should reconnect: you’ll see the double-link icon at upper left if it does. should your device fail to reconnect automatically, launch Settings and tap General -> Bluetooth. if it says Not Connected next to the iPhone’s name in the Devices list, tap the name. this causes the device to reconnect. if that fails, try toggling the Personal Hotspot option on your phone from off to on.

A special two-chain icon appears in the status bar when you’re using Bluetooth (or Wi-Fi) tethering to connect to an iPhone’s Personal Hotspot sharing feature.

You can make your iOS device stop pairing by tapping the white-in-blue detail arrow next to the iPhone’s name in the Bluetooth screen’s Devices list. Tap Forget this Device, and it has no memory of how to connect. (You can easily repair at will using the instructions above.)

Bluetooth tethering isn’t a replacement for Wi-Fi sharing, but it provides more flexibility in your arsenal, especially if you commute and don’t want to have to fiddle with multiple devices to gain a connection.

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Genesis Electronics Group, Inc. Appoints New CEO

Press Release Source: Genesis Electronics Group, inc. On Friday July 22, 2011, 4:28 pm EDT

HOLLYWOOD, FL–(Marketwire – 07/22/11) – Genesis Electronics Group, inc. (OTC.BB:GEGI – News) announced that Edward C. Dillon resigned as President and CEO of the Company on July 19, 2011. The Board of Directors appointed M. Thomas Makmann as Chief Executive Officer effective July 20, 2011. Mr. Dillon will remain as co-chairmen of the Board of Directors with Mr. Raymond Purdon. Mr. Dillon served as its President and CEO since May 2008, has helped the Company develop its business and has been instrumental in the Company’s fund raising.

Mr. Makmann joined the Company in July of last year as the Chief Operating Officer with the primary responsibility of finalizing the product design and initiating production of the Company’s SunBlazer product. Mr. Makmann is a 30+ year computer, storage and Internet veteran with extensive start-up and early stage company experience. Mr. Makmann has held numerous senior management positions in public and private companies. Mr. Makmann served as President & Chief Operating Officer of nStor Technologies inc. (AMX), Vice President and General Manager of Archive Corporation (NASDAQ), Vice President-Mobile Storage Products for Maxtor Corporation (NASDAQ) and Vice President and General Manager of the Sytron Division of Rexon (AMX). Mr. Makmann holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.

Additionally, the Board of Directors announced that Mr. Thomas Gruber will be joining the Company as the Chief Financial Officer replacing Mr. Nelson Stark who is Acting CFO. Mr. Gruber is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 30 years of experience as CFO and other senior executive roles with Fortune 500 and other public companies in sectors including semiconductor design and manufacturing, enterprise storage and consumer electronics. Mr. Gruber was also a partner in a private investment group specializing in management and leveraged buyouts. Prior to that time, Mr. Gruber served as President and Chief Financial Officer of nStor Technologies (AMX), Vice President and General Manager Wireless Power Group (NASDAQ), President and Chief Operating Officer of Signature Lighting, inc. (NASDAQ), Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Western Digital Corporation (NYSE), Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Datatron inc. (NASDAQ). Mr. Gruber holds a bachelors degree in Business Administration from Ohio University and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University.

Raymond Purdon, Chairman of the Company commented, “We appreciate the years of support Ed and Nelson have given the Company and we are excited about the Company’s future. As we move toward the launch of the SunBlazer™, the Company is well positioned to achieve its business plan and enhance shareholder value. The addition to the management team will help to assure our potential.”

Mr. Makmann added, “Having been involved with the SunBlazer for the last year has given me the opportunity to see its potential. The market potential for a solar powered battery for the iPhone is very large as Apple continues to sells millions of phones per month. we look forward to bringing the SunBlazer to the market and developing future products such as the Android series.”

About Genesis Electronics Group, inc. Genesis Electronics Group, inc. is a publicly traded corporation (symbol GEGI) and is the parent company of Genesis Electronics, inc. Genesis Electronics, inc. is a developmental stage electronics company with a patented technology “Enhanced Solar to Battery Electronic Technology” that charges a battery from solar energy and efficiently transfers that energy to the battery of an electronic device that optimizes the conversion of light into electrical energy. this technology can be applied to virtually any portable or hand-held electronic device. we developed this technology to produce solar chargers for multi-featured cell phones, such as the G-2000 designed for the iPhone™.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical matters, matters discussed in this release are forward-looking and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the 1995 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Investors are cautioned that these statements reflect numerous assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that may affect Genesis Electronics Group, inc., its business and prospects, and cause actual results to differ materially from these statements. Among these factors are Genesis Electronics Group, inc.’s operations; competition; entry barriers; relationship reliance; technological changes; product demand; new systems introduction; vendors pricing; supply of software.

In light of risks and uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, they should not be regarded as a representation by Genesis Electronics Group, inc. or any other person that the projected results, objectives or plans will be achieved. Genesis Electronics Group, inc. undertakes no obligation to revise or update these statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

iPhone App Development

Goes without saying, the iPhone is a fantastic device. It’s full of rich features and it’s classy enough to beat all its competition, which is why it has been a huge hit in the present scenario. the inbuilt hardware functionality makes it all the more useful and acceptable. the hardware functionalities also give rise to software development tools. some of the common applications in an iPhone include games, videos, audio, web access etc. the fact that the industry is experiencing a robust growth, it’s proving to be a golden era for iPhone application developers based in almost every corner of the world. with the raging popularity of iPhone, the demand for iPhone applications has also skyrocketed over the years.

Needless to say, for any software company, iPhone application development is the chief target. However, building an application is not a cake walk for even the best software company out there in the market. Since iPhone users are based in different geographical areas, where the standard of living, liking and preference may be hugely diverse from one another, developing an application that can match the standard, needs and preference of users based in varied countries is a daunting task in itself. This implies that the role of an iPhone app developer is not an easy one.

However, that doesn’t undermine the fact that loads of iPhone app developers have made a fortune for themselves by playing an active role in the booming industry. some of them were able to hit the bull’s eye by developing an application that became a huge hit amongst the masses. As an iPhone app developer, one needs to develop the right application that would be liked and appreciated by the masses. here are a few basic pointers that one should keep in mind in order to convert one’s idea into reality.

Before starting off, one needs to do their homework properly. One needs to study the market thoroughly. One should learn what the target audience wants and what kind of application best fits their needs. only once you have a clear understanding about the consumers’ needs, you will be able to create a selling iPhone application or else your application would be rendered useless. Remember, it’s not only about creating a winning application, but also marketing it wisely. All the development efforts would be flushed in the drain without a clever marketing strategy. after all, a product is no good until it’s noticed by the targeted audience. Keeping in mind the target audience, one needs to plan out an effective marketing plan.

Software companies choose to market their application online as well as offline, depending upon their marketing plan. Offering free trial of the application is one of the most effective strategies adapted by many iPhone application developers out there. after trying out the free version, interested prospects buy the full version as long as the application works well and wins their heart. overall, iPhone app development can help many different companies earn extra clients and retain them longer, which is always good in today’s competitive marketing environments.

The Daily App: Free Memory for iPhone

Free Memory for iPhone with the number of good apps on mobile platforms increasing by the day, power users of devices may run into a problem more and more frequently: running low on device memory to the point where everything just grinds to a crawl.

We gave Free Memory for iPhone a try on an iPhone 4. (While the app is named “Free Memory,” it’s not free. It’s a 99-cent download from the Apple iTunes App Store.)

After download and installation, we opened the app and it provided a quick inventory of apps that were taking up memory; additionally, it provided basic device information including CPU speed, software version, and available storage. Step two was to push a refresh button, that zipped through the phone and cleaned up its extraneous use of device resources. Before using free memory, the iPhone reported 30.86 Mb of free memory; afterward it reported 36.58 Mb of free memory.

The device itself felt marginally quicker afterward.

As mobile devices perform more and more functions that we’ve traditionally delegated to PCs, it will become increasingly important to manage device resources. Apps like Free Memory are a simple step in that direction.

MiniDock Turns iPhone Charger into Tiny, Wall-Mounted Dock

Bluelounge’s MiniDock is a tiny L-shaped adapter that turns your existing iPhone or iPad charger into a plug-mounted iPhone stand. it lets you charge your iPhone or iPod in any socket you like, without having to leave it laying vulnerable on the floor.

The MiniDock plugs straight onto the USB port of the Apple adapter you already have, and offers up a 30-pin dock connector and a nice, laid-back cradle for the iDevice. it also comes with three spacers of different thicknesses so that back of the device has something to lean against, whether it’s a skinny iPod touch, a thick iPhone 4 in a case or a teeny little Nano.

The $20 adapter comes in three versions, fitting the various iPod chargers of the U.S, the EU and the UK. this is somewhat confusing, as the U.S version will work with iPad adapters from all countries. The best thing to do is take a look at the photos before you order.

And remember, you can always make a free version with an old shampoo bottle.

MiniDock product page [Bluelounge via Oh Gizmo!]

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The Apple iPhone 3G S 32GB White is Elegant and Functional

The Apple iPhone 3G S 32GB White offers unrivalled appeal. all the iPhones have been popular handsets. with numerous functions and features and the ability to add new applications seamlessly, this latest version is bound to be another winner for the Apple brand. The phone utilises the ARM Cortex A8 600 MHz processor and Apple’s own iPhone operating system. these two elements ensure the phone is a stable and reliable unit, as has been proven via previous incumbents of the phone.

A 3.15 mega pixel camera is provided with the phone and works at a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. Auto focus as well as touch focus is included to help take effective pictures whilst out and about. The camera provides the means to record video at a respectable VGA quality and at 30 frames per second.

The phones touch screen is expansive and expressive at the same time. It is a 3.5 inch TFT capacitive screen and offers vibrant imagery due to its ability to display 16 millions colours. The accelerometer sensor alters the aspect of images to their correct aspect whilst the built in proximity sensor ensures battery life is conserved. The phone also comes with an ambient light sensor, which is a useful addition and changes the brightness of the screen to match the surrounding light conditions. as the name suggest the phone offers 32 Gb of memory.

The HSDPA connection and Wi-Fi offer internet connectivity either internally or through nationally available hot spots. The web browsing is at speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps, which is suitably fast enough to ensure images and web pages load quickly and effectively and coupled with the large display screen makes browsing simple and worthwhile.

The Apple iPhone 3G S 32GB white has dimensions of 115 mm x 62 mm wide whilst being 12 mm thick. The phone weighs 135 grams and is simple to use and work with. for Apple enthusiasts the phone is the epitome of class and functionality. This latest incarnation adds additional functionality to a well designed chassis and brings the iPhone up to date compared to many other models in the current mobile phone market.

Top 5 Best Cydia iPhone Apps To Must Have In 2011

1. BigU Movies AppThis App is for entertainment purpose, user can easily download full movies in very high quality and some are HD quality movies as well. this App you can download from Cydia App store which is totally free.2. Winterboard AppOne of the great App to customize your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch is Winterboard App, this is also including in the top Cydia Apps.  One of the other great features of winterboard app is it lets you mix in themes together. this cydia top apps is developing by Jay Freeman.Download this Cydia App from Cydia App store.3. PkgBackup AppWhen you restore your iPhone/iTouch firmware you lose all your packages/apps installed from Cydia. When you restore your iPhone / iTouch firmware you lose all packages / apps installed from Cydia and it’s really a long time to reinstall all the apps in Cydia. So here is where iPhone app PkgBackup come into play not all backups, so do not worry if you still have the applications after a restore.4. 3G UnrestrictorThis App is actually turning you iPhone 3G into Wifi connection. this application has a lot of benefit, you can watch this Application by using HD video on youtube, real Facetime videos and many other things.5. Bitesms AppThis App actually works like Cydia App. this App is actually for 14 days trial. User can enjoy free trial Version then purchase it for your iPhone.Hopefully you will use the above top cydia App. These Cydia App is known as one of the great Cydia Applications for iPhone. Stay Tuned for more updates.

List Of iPad Apps – Don’t Buy Any Apps Until You Read This

Apple has again asserted its superiority in designing extraordinary gadgets, by introducing the new iPad. iPad uses the same operating system as that of iPhones so that the users can benefit from as many as 150 thousand iPhone apps. This enables the software developers who work on iPhone and iPad to tap their potential in the same market and make money through selling their innovative applications.

As for statistics, so far, three billion apps from the Apple app store have been downloaded and used by the consumers and there is further scope for old and new apps so that more and more people can get into the fray. The creativity of thousands of software developers are being cashed on by Apple who allow them to have access to a massive market for their creations.

As expected, games take the top most position in the list of best selling apps and those who have a flair for creating gaming apps, will certainly stand a fair chance of making millions of dollars in the near future. more and more innovative ideas are born every day as the number of people and kids downloading them are also increasing. apart, there are numerous business apps, cook books, entertainment, financial and personal apps that the sky is the limit for creating apps.

To encourage the activity of developing iPad apps, apple has come out with the novel idea of offering a comprehensive set of programming tools to the software developers at a reasonable price called the iPhone SDK 3.2 software development kit, in addition to the rest of the tools. This is, in fact, compatible with the iPhone and iPod touch. A step- by- step process for developing apps and introducing them to the market is also offered by the iPhone Dev and those who have registered, can get all the tools needed for the development of iPod and iPhone. The software development kit includes project management tools, a graphical debugger and a source code editor. To enable the developers to trail run their apps, there is an iPhone stimulator too, through which interfaces can be created to make the apps easy for use.

On Voicefeed iOS App Lets You Customize Voicemail Greetings Based On Who's Calling

Most of you will agree when I say that one of the coolest features of Google+ is Circles, which lets you create groups of people to share specific things with, rather than sharing with everyone in your network by default. Today I came across an iOS app that basically has the same system in place, but for voicemail. It’s called on Voicefeed and it lets you build groups (family, friends, work, girlfriend/boyfriend) and set personalized voicemail greetings for each of those groups.

You can record the greeting on your own, and maybe leave a cute message for your sweetheart or a more professional greeting for work associates. You can also type in messages that will be dictated by one of eight different voices. There are three French voices, three English voices, and two Spanish voices, and it actually ended up being a much funnier experience than I thought it would. If you get creative enough, the different automated voices can be pretty hilarious, and greetings are sure to get an interesting response from your friends.

The only problem I have with the voices is that the French and Spanish ones are really hard to understand. It’s almost like the voices are speaking English words based solely on French and Spanish phonetic rules, instead of sounding like English in a French or Spanish accent. either way, it was a jolly good time, and I recommend that you at least play with the app, if not actually use it on a regular basis.

Here comes the bad news: I have a few complaints about the app, most of which could ultimately be resolved in a software update. The first is the voices, as I’ve already said. Secondly, the app UI isn’t all that smooth. I found myself tapping buttons three or four times before I got a response, and that was over a pretty solid WiFi connection. Luckily, little stuff like that can be fixed in an update, and we hope that the folks at Orange Vallée get that cleaned up soon.

Finally, and most annoyingly, getting set up with on Voicefeed was pretty tedious. You have to enter basic information, just like almost any other app, which is fine. But then you’re asked to enter a security code that is sent to you by text. At this point, I’m thinking, “Alright, but this better be it.” then, the app asked me to call a number that was automatically added to my contacts in order to activate the account. Fortunately, that was the end of it, but I was still a little peeved at how long it took to get started. I’m sure that some of those steps are necessary to tap into your voicemail, but finding a way to streamline the process would be much appreciated.

On Voicefeed is available as a free download from the Apple App Store for the iPhone, iPod touch, and the iPad, although I can’t really imagine why the app would support iDevices without a phone function. The first three customized greetings are on the house, and past that you have to upgrade to on Voicefeed premium for $9.99.