Some fairly big names added some useful stuff to the Mac software pool on Monday.

First off, Google announced the release of a Google Earth port for the iPhone. Yes, Google Maps already comes as standard on your iPhone, but earth adds a ton of new features, such as location-based Wikipedia articles, terrain view, and more detailed location information. Plus, it's free from the App Store, so why not?

Second, Netflix subscribers will be happy to know that the 'watch instantly' download mode is now available, allowing you to watch Netflix movies as they stream in.

My favorite new release, however, isn't a piece of software at all. It's a concept design for an iPhone charger... powered by a yo-yo. Keep the electric bill down, charge your iPhone, and whack yourself in the eye all at the same time. Put me on the pre-order list.

28 Oct 2008