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TUAW First Look: Comcast Mobile for iPhone and iPod touch
Cable, broadband, and phone giant Comcast has joined the ranks of companies jumping on the iPhone bandwagon with a helpful and free new app: Comcast Mobile [App Store].Let's get one thing out of the way right now; this app will not let you stream video from your Comcast set-top box to your iPhone. So what does it do?
- Provides a unified inbox for Comcast email and voicemail
- Lets you sync your SmartZone contacts with your iPhone or iPod touch
- Shows call logs for Comcast Digital Voice, and allows call forwarding and control of voicemail.
- Gives you detailed TV listings in The Guide, complete with reminders and favorites
- Allows viewing of On Demand movie trailers
I had a chance to work with a pre-release version of the app loaded on an iPod touch, and I was impressed with the stability, speed, and functionality of Comcast Mobile. Read on for more details about the app.
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