For the majority of users today it seems they have swayed toward firefox, but Apple wants you to come back to Safari or continue using it both on the Mac and Windows side.  Their new public Beta for Safari 4 is claimed to be the fastest browser there is.  They have also changed the way you can look at the web with a coverflow ad-on and top sites page which is similar to Google’s Chrome.  There have also been some graphical tweaks to where your tabs lie and also an addition to help developers.  You can get the Beta now from Apple.  What are you waiting for?

[Safari 4]

  From the start of the App Store, Apple has been fuzzy on what’s allowed and what is not.  Many developers have strayed away due to Apple not allowing many programs which  "duplicate functionality" of their own apps onto the precious iPhone experience.  Apple is now allowing new browsers and hopefully will give way to Opera, Firefox and others and we can finally get Flash support. For now, this is good news, but we will have to wait and see exactly what Apple allows to go onto its App Store.  Here’s to an even brighter future…

- Edge Browser (Free) – No loss of screen real estate to the address or navigation bars.
- Incognito ($1.99) – Now you can browse without leaving a history of any kind.
- WebMate:Tabbed Browser ($0.99) – Web Mate simplifies browsing by queuing up all the links you click on, then allowing you to view them one by one when you’re ready. 
- Shaking Web ($1.99) – adds a sophisticated algorithm to compensate for small hand shaking to allow for easier reading.

[Mac Rumors]

  The google maps application on the iPhone and iPod Touch have been great, but they lack one nice feature, street view.  The 2.2 Beta which has been seeded to developers has been said to contain the update which adds street view to Google Maps.  Also in the Beta which was seeded tonight to developers is a line-in app. 

[via MacRumors]

  Via an email Apple has sent out, they will be traveling the globe to bring iPhone application development expertise to a city near you.  Since Apple has recently lifted their NDA, they have obviously seen the importance in committing to the ever growing iPhone App Community.  The email provides you with a link to register for a developer session with Apple insiders.

This is good news for those nervous to develop apps when not knowing what is acceptable and what is not.  This should help developers get their answers and help them create better apps.  The sessions are free and have limited availability, so if this is for you, get on it.

Via the email:

Apple technology evangelists will soon be traveling the globe to bring iPhone application development expertise to a city near you.

Learn about the tools and technologies you’ll use to create great iPhone applications, then work with the experts to optimize your code, refine your user interface, and apply the knowledge you gain from the sessions.

Whether you’re new to iPhone development, a seasoned professional, or an IT pro, you’ll find a session designed just for you. Plus, learn how to get your application in front of millions of users on the App Store.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity. The event is free, but space is limited. Register for an iPhone Tech Talk today.

[Register]

  If you are even slightly interested and have some time, you can now download the BlackBerry desktop software and try out the phone for yourself.  The tool is for developers, but will allow you to try it out before you buy it.  After you give BlackBerry a little personal information you can download and run the app and play with the new phone until your hearts content.

[Download]

[BlackBerry] via [Gizmodo]