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GlobeTrotter is a new iPhone app designed for those working across multiple timezones. It enables quick and accurate timezone calculations, allowing users to set up unlimited timezones and easily compare them. This app is an ideal solution for anyone frustrated with the limitations of the built-in iPhone timezone features.

WebOS faces challenges in establishing itself as a major mobile platform against Google and Apple's iPhone, which benefit from years of development. While Android and iPhone OS continue to advance with new technologies, WebOS lacks essential features. Meanwhile, a comparison of the iPhone, Pre, and Droid highlights community frustration over the absence of other platforms like Windows Mobile and BlackBerry.

Developing for the iPhone is straightforward due to its unified OS and interface. In contrast, BlackBerry development is complicated by numerous models and inconsistent behavior across carriers. RIM faces a critical decision: improve their platform or create a new one that streamlines development. As Android’s capabilities grow, BlackBerry’s unique selling points are increasingly challenged.

OweMe, the Money Lending Manager app, addresses the common issue of forgetting small loans. Its user-friendly interface allows quick tracking of borrowed or lent amounts, complete with separate lists for credit and debit, notes, due dates, and location-based entries. After extensive testing, it proves effective for managing finances effortlessly.

Palm's Andrew Shebanow discusses the differences between developing for webOS and iPhone, emphasizing that many developers will engage with both platforms. The Cappuccino Web Framework offers a solution for easing transitions, allowing developers to leverage their HTML/CSS/JavaScript skills. Shebanow suggests integrating Palm Pre JavaScript extensions into Cappuccino to attract iPhone developers.

Rumors of an iPhone Nano have surfaced, accompanied by a visual. Doubts arise due to its absence from Steve Jobs' keynote at MacWorld and the potential issues related to App Store compatibility on a smaller screen. A minimized version may complicate the developer landscape, raising further skepticism about its existence.

Torque for the iPhone is licensed on a per-title basis, raising concerns about its pricing structure. This model may lead to an increase in low-quality games flooding the iPhone marketplace, sparking discussions about the potential impact on the overall quality of mobile gaming experiences.

Google's Android showcased its touchscreen prototype at the Google IO Keynote, revealing a user-friendly interface and innovative browser options. Unlike current competitors, Android aims to fill the software gap with its Linux-based platform, positioning itself alongside Apple's OS X iPhone as a serious contender in mobile computing, while overshadowing older systems like Symbian and Windows Mobile.

I explored the iPhone SDK and found it to be an impressive API for mobile app development. I successfully created an application and noted some challenges, particularly with the documentation. I addressed specific issues like playing sound files and retrieving UI element values, highlighting important nuances that could confuse new users. More insights will follow.