I just purchased two BlueAnt M1 speaker systems – one for my home and the other for my office. I was looking to find a nice wireless speaker to use with my iPhone 3GS and Blackberry Curve.

The BlueAnt M1 Portable Stereo Speakers, $169.99 [Amazon] filled this perfectly as it features rechargeable batteries that will run the device for around 10 hours (medium volume level), has an output of 28 watts RMS and is compatible with any Bluetooth A2DP device including computers, PDAs and mobile phones. A nice added feature is its stereo 3.5mm jack on the rear so you can use the speakers with your non-Bluetooth devices connected directly.

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Apple has released software updates for both the Apple TV and the Remote application (free) for the iPhone and iPod touch.

The Apple TV update version 2.4 and Remote app version 1.3 (24) adds gesture support for controlling Apple TV from your iPhone or iPod. Just tested it out and its very cool!

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AIM, $2.99 [iTunes link] adds push notifications to the iPhone (3.0 required) in their latest release. Push works with both AIM free and AIM paid version [iTunes links]. The $2.99 paid version removes all advertising.

AT&T has brought AT&T Navigator, a monthly subscribed turn-by-turn voice-guided GPS navigation system to the iPhone 3G (requires 3.0) and iPhone 3GS. At $9.99 per month for the subscription, the fee will appears on your AT&T wireless bill. The iPhone app itself is free, but requires the subscription from AT&T to operate. See video after the jump.

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BeeJiveIM 3.0 just appeared for the iPhone this version adds push notifications. Why use expensive SMS anymore. BeeJiveIM 3.0 now works even when you have the app closed on your iPhone! See my earlier post.

Apple has posted a support document titled iPhone: Which iPhone 3.0 software features does my iPhone support? that outlines the varying features available on the iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S when using iPhone 3.0 firmware.

For a list of additional features and capabilities available on all iPhone models, see the iPhone OS 3.0 Software Update page.

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He likes the speed!

MLB.com At Bat 2009, $9.99 [iTunes link] is streaming the first live baseball game, Cubs vs. White Sox starting at 2:20 PM EST today.

I am watching it right now and have tried it on WiFi as well as 3G. I was impressed by this iPhone app in the past and I am now even more impressed. They plan on streaming two games a day and users are subject to blackout regulations. The video looks pretty good and the app even offers DVR functions like pausing live stream and a 30 second rollback. If you are a baseball fan absolutely take a look at this app. MLB.com At Bat 2009 has become one of my favorite iPhone apps.

MLB.com At Bat 2009 also includes MLB.com Gameday Audio, MLB.com Gameday, In-game Video Highlights and Condensed Games.

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DataViz has sent out an email to registered users of its new Documents-To-Go for the iPhone today explaining the changes coming in the next version 1.1. It is also on sale until June 30th.

Continue reading Documents To Go v.1.1 To Use iPhone 3.0 Copy-Paste…

BeejiveIM 3.0 will be adding push notifications which is now in Apple review. BeejiveIM happens to be on sale right now for a limited time for $9.99.

BeejiveIM supports AIM, MobileMe, MSN / Windows Live, Yahoo!, GoogleTalk, MySpace, ICQ and Jabber… all at the same time on your iPhone or iPod touch. Allows you to move from 3G, EDGE, and WiFi connections and stay connected even after you close the application! You get a new messages through MobileMe or Exchange push. SMS out, chat with your SMS buddies through AIM or Yahoo SMS out. SMS out is fully integrated with your iPhone/iPod Touch address book. It also offers a landscape mode. See the iPhoneAlley review.

IM+ 3.0 is the first IM app for the iPhone to hit the App Store that has push notifications [iPhone 3.0 required Push in Apple Review]. As I am sure it certainly will not be the last.

IM+ 3.0 is ON SALE for a limited time for $5.99. Get it before the price goes back up. Best of all IM+ 3.0 can actually save you money if you use it in place of SMS text messaging. With IM Push™ mode you may receive IMs as e-mails pushed to your iPhone mailbox.

IM+ 3.0 now offers Twitter and Skype Chat as well as services Facebook, Yahoo, AIM / iChat / MobileMe, MSN / Windows Live, ICQ, Jabber, Google Talk and MySpaceIM.

One of the most glaring features missing from MobileMe and the iPhone was an easy way to view subscribed MobileMe calendars on your iPhone. For years I have shared these calendars with friends and family on my Macs. Now finally as part of the iPhone 3.0 update it can be easy done on my iPhone.

To view calendars that are published to MobileMe on your iPhone your friends and family just need to send an email inviting you from iCal.

To publish an iCal calendar, simply click the calendar and select Publish from the Calendar menu on your Mac. Now send an email inviting others MobileMe users to subscribe.

Your friends and family can now subscribe to your published calendars and view them on their iPhone or iPod touch running iPhone OS 3.0. They simply view the invitation email on their device and tap the link to set up the subscription to the calendar. For more details on how to publish calendars to MobileMe and subscribe to them, please read this support article.

Note: You MUST have iPhone 3.0 running for this to work.

Some road warriors may be a bit disappointed that AT&T has still not announced plans for tethering their iPhone to their computer to share its network connection. This is a real help to some users as they can use their iPhone’s 3G cellular connection with their laptop when there is no WiFi to be had.

As I am sure AT&T eventually bring a tethering plan to the iPhone, especially since iPhone 3.0 includes features for tethering via Bluetooth and USB in the OS. Don’t expect it to be free or even cheap. Tethering plans tend to run $30 or more a month with most carriers.

In the meantime, Cleve Nettles over at 9to5mac has a quick tutorial to get tethering working with your Mac in a few easy steps.

AT&T was probably the main reason that Nullriver’s NetShare, an app that allows you to use proxies to share your iPhone’s cellular connection with your Mac, was quickly pulled from the App Store. I was one of the lucky ones who purchased this app as it was only available for a few hours before being yanked forever from the US iTunes App Store.

Continue reading State of iPhone Tethering, NetShare STILL Works…

Agile has released 1Password for iPhone Pro for iPhone 3.0 with new features. It is in the App Store now $5.99 for a limited time! Grab it now.