Apple today introduced iPhone update 2.2. It’s a free update that adds a variety of new features, the most notable of which are adding street views to Google Maps and support for podcast downloads.  The updated podcasting features are welcome, but unfortunately Apple’s implementation of podcast downloads on the iPhone is a usability disaster.  Here’s [...]

User Centric, a Chicago-based usability consultancy, has published a new study examining the usability of typing on Apple‚Äôs iPhone. The study found that – hold onto something – typing on the iPhone isn’t as accurate as typing on QWERTY phones. You’re More Than Twice As Likely To Type Something Stupid With An iPhone When compared [...]