CNN:
Months after teasing iPhone enthusiasts with an announcement of Skype’s native VoIP client for the iPhone, the free Skype for iPhone will finally be available to download from the iTunes App Store sometime on Tuesday. While most of the features aren’t too surprising–Skype does want to maintain some consistency across its mobile applications, after all–there are a few capabilities that are notably missing, and a few iPhone-only perks that are refreshing to see.
Variety:
Financially struggling Sirius XM Radio Inc. is planning to stream its subscription radio service to the iPhone and iPod Touch devices from Apple Inc. beginning this spring. After narrowly avoiding a filing for bankruptcy protection last month, the nation’s only satellite radio provider wants to step up sales directly to consumers.
Hollywood Reporter:
Kyte, a digital media technology company aggressively targeting the music industry, launched a new platform, called the iPhone Applications Framework, for artists interested in developing iPhone applications.The Kyte.tv mobile phone video system lets artist quickly upload new content online, and now the iPhone as well with the new service. The platform lets participating artists update their iPhone apps with not only new content submitted through the Kyte service, but also add interactive features like fan chat and rating, Twitter feeds, RSS subscription capabilities and integrate both their iPhone and online applications at once.
Pitchfork:
Death Cab for Cutie premiered a new iPhone app recently. Best bits: A show tracker that not only lists the band’s upcoming gigs but tells you the closest one to your current location…and directions to get there! This could result in a rash of spur-of-the-moment, tears-running-down-the-face Death Cab road trips. And: Lyrics to all the band’s songs! Cyrano-ing that indie girl next to you at the vegan cafe just got a lot easier. You also get eight Death Cab songs, photos and the ever-elusive DCFC history.
