Thanks to improvements in the iPhone OS 3.0 software update released Wednesday, connecting to a Wi-Fi hotspot with your iPhone or iPod touch should become almost as easy as roaming on the cellular network.

Navigon AG on Wednesday announced the launch of its MobileNavigator software for North America, for the iPhone. It costs $70 until August 15, when the price rises to $100.

Autodesk's app is one of the better painting and drawing apps on the iPhone. It's the rare app that appeals to both novices and professionals.

AT&T's CTO said the carrier is improving coverage using specific calling models for each city, and moving toward IPv6.

The Verizon Droid launches today, and Verizon will be offering a tethering plan for the handset, at the cost of $30 per month. Still, it's a win over the iPhone, which doesn't yet offer the feature.

Can you feel the tremors? Verizon's hotly anticipated Motorola Droid finally arrives on Friday.

This app, which provides a quick, easy way to share audio recordings on the Internet, shows a lot of potential. Recording and publishing is a snap, but more robust in-app browsing is needed.