AT&T recently announced that they are providing free WiFi access to iPhone* users at thousands of US hot spots. This welcomed news comes after several frustrating early leaks in May and July:

AT&T knows Wi-Fi is hot, and FREE Wi-Fi is even hotter. Which is why FREE AT&T Wi-Fi access is now available for Apple iPhone at thousands of hotspots nationwide, including Starbucks*. Users can relax and access music, email and web browsing services with their favorite blend in hand from the comfort of their nearest location. For information visit www.att.com/attwifi.

By using the AT&T or Starbucks locator tool, you can locate AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot locations at:

How to set up AT&T WiFi on your phone:

• Activate Wi-Fi from the settings icon on your iPhone
• Select “attwifi” from the list of available networks
• Enter your 10-digit mobile number and check the box to agree to the Acceptable Use Policy. Tap ‘continue’
• You will receive a text message from AT&T with a secure link to the AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot. You will not be charged for the text message.
• The SMS link will only be valid for 24 hours at the location it was requested. Another request must be submitted when using another hotspot location.
• Open the text message and tap on the link for 24-hour access to the AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot

* BlackBerry users who have either a BlackBerry Bold, the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 or the BlackBerry 8820 also qualify for the free WiFi offer

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I know we’re all used to celebrating birthdays measured in whole numbers, but this is software, and decimals and dots are just part of the game. You may be asking “HOW did Voxie go from 1.0 to 1.5 so fast”. For us to explain that, you’d just have to stop by the office one day and we’ll show you the pizza boxes and pile of empty Dr. Pepper cans. One look and you’ll say “oh, so that’s what people mean when they say all-nighter”.

Voxie 1.5 actually took a lot of all-nighters but it was well worth the effort. This may then lead you to ask “WHY the self induced maniacal pace to bring about the newest update?” That’s easy. You’ve likely read or heck…even heard us (if you’re fortunate enough to be anywhere near a Bottle Rocket fancier) boast that Voxie is the quintessential voice recorder, the recorder that defines recording, the recorder that will make you more appealing to the opposite sex.  Wait…nix that last claim, although we still maintain, however unverified, that you’ll be sexy…er with Voxie than without.

We don’t make these assertions lightly and we’re readily prepared to uphold our position.  After the initial launch of Voxie, we realized that one of the only features missing from 1.0 was Wi-Fi Sync.  So, only one week after Voxie’s debut, she’s already turning 1.5.  Growing older also means growing wiser so here’s what else maturity has brought:

• WiFi Sync - easily transfers large or small files to your computer wirelessly which you can then import into your iTunes.
  
• Remote Listen - connect wirelessly to Voxie from your Mac or PC to listen to your recording before copying them.
• Expanded Email Support - email up to 5MB or use handy WiFi Sync for larger files
• Improve Stability - a little less fickle because they say you settle down with age
• Improved User Interface - we’ve made it even easier and more enjoyable to use

Now that we’ve got you all psyched about all the new features, you’re no doubt asking “WHEN does this party start?”  It’s already started – there’s absolutely no wait, there’s absolutely no lines!  We hope that all the Voxie users out there (and we’re thankful that there are so many of you) enjoy the new features. And to those who aren’t Voxie users yet, this might be the perfect time to head on over to the App Store and check it out, which answers the WHERE. Enjoy!

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