Opera Browser Coming to iPhone

By Travis Broadwater

If you want to browse the Web on your iPhone or iPod Touch (or the upcoming iPad), the only option is the built-in Safari browser because Apple, until now, won’t approve other browser apps in their iTunes store.

Opera, hoping that Apple will change their policy, has developed a version of the Opera Mini browser for the iPhone and they’ll showing a preview of this iPhone App during the Mobile World Congress that happens in Barcelona next week.

An email from Opera PR says:

“We are thrilled to offer journalists and partners an exclusive preview of Opera Mini for iPhone during the year’s biggest mobile event,” said Jon von Tetzchner, Co-founder, Opera Software.

Safari vs. Opera for iPhone

According to a Reuters article, Opera claims the Opera Mini for iPhone offers up to six-times faster download speeds than Apple’s own browser, and up to 10 times smaller data traffic.

The Opera Mini for iPhone will only be shown to members of the press but Apple will have to approve the app for everyone else to experience Opera on their iPods and iPhones.

That may not happen anytime soon as Opera is yet to submit their Opera Mini iPhone App to the Apple App Store for approval.

Travis Broadwater is with Kennen & Kennen REALTORS® in West Virginia. Visit his Web site: www.TravisBroadwater.com.

Conference Book vs. iPhone App Smackdown

By Brian Copeland, 2009 NAR Conference Blogger

I have officially picked up my conference book, expo guide, all the additions to the program and spamilicious bag of goodies.  Perhaps it’s an eco-friendly thing, but I’m loving the idea of the iPhone app.  Everything seems to be there in real time.  I’ll be updating you throughout the week on how the iPhone App is jelling.   Here’s a list of the things I’m looking forward to most with this new tool.

1. It’s great to see the @NAR2009 tweets to keep me connected with everyone around.

2. While I haven’t witnessed it yet, the Expo floor guidance looks like a winner.

3. As a chubby guy, the dining guide rocks!

If you haven’t downloaded it yet, you can search the App store under NAR 2009 or link HERE.

The 21st Century REALTOR®

By Dan Iampieri

I’m the 21st century REALTOR®, so let me tell you more.

I’m digitally enhanced, slightly cropped, I’m fine tuned and on iTunes downloading a new ring tone for my iPhone.

I’m camera ready, custom made, plugged-in and ready to rate, constantly updating my status update.

I e-mail, I e-commerce, I e-trade, but my life is still far from easy. I text early and e-mail late, but I always Pay-Pal on time.

I have too many user-names, passwords, and trick questions.

I said goodbye to MapQuest, but put me to the test because I’m now on GPS.

I grew up with a Rubik’s Cube, but now I have my own channel on YouTube.

I got rid of MySpace because it’s not my look, but my life is no longer my business, I’m keeping you updated on Facebook.

I’m not lame, I like to do things, so I don’t watch HGTV, FLN, TLC or DIY, but I do have HDTV and I always rent “On Demand.”

I work late, I social network, I’m connected to a Wi-Fi network, I don’t have time for network TV, but love watching TV sitcoms on my DVR.

I’m too young to be in bed by ten, but too old for AOL IM.

I have no need for CDs, I’m 100 percent MP3s.

We might have a lot in common and maybe we should meet, follow me on Twitter and read my latest tweet.

The real estate boom is done, so relax and take a run, I’m making the best, I’m clearly having fun.

Well friends give me a call or write on my wall, but for now I must go – I’m the 21^st century REALTOR®, now you know!

Dan Iampieri is a REALTOR® with WEICHERT, REALTORS® – Caton Properties in Ellicott City, Md.  Social network with Dan at www.TheHouseMan.tv.