Archive for September, 2007

USBFever launches Pink Lady Mirror Leather Case for iPhone

September 28, 2007

USBFever has created an iPhone case “specially designed for elegant women”. In other words, it comes in vivid pink (or oil-shine black) and has a vanity mirror built in.

This flip-top case has a “unique” ergonomic design, protecting the iPhone from bumps and scratches while providing easy access to controls and switches. It’s made from high grade textured leather, is secure, and has a detachable hand strap.

Am I convinced that an iPhone case needs a built-in mirror? Well, no, but then I’m not an elegant woman. Maybe it’s perfect.

It costs US$34.99, and can be shipped worldwide.

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US Starbucks to give away 50 million iTunes songs

September 28, 2007

As part of its partnership with Apple, and as the Wi-Fi iTunes Music Store launches in 600 New York and Seattle locations on 2nd October, Starbucks is planning to give away 1.5 million iTunes downloads per day from 2nd October to 7th November.

Each day, over 10,000 Starbucks locations will hand out “Song of the Day” cards, allowing customers to select tunes from the featured artists playing in the coffee house. Artists include Bob Dylan, Joss Stone, KT Tunstall, John Legend, and Paul McCartney.

(Via iLounge)

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Apple offer further iPhone development Tech Talks

September 28, 2007

Apple has announced further dates and locations for its iPhone Tech Talks, offering expert advice to developers on Web 2.0 application optimisation, and taking advantage of the features and capabilities of the iPhone as well as the iPod Touch.

Venues and dates are:

• Boston, MA 9th October, Boston Marriott Copley Place
• Philadelphia, PA 11th October, Sofitel Philadelphia
• Washington, DC 12th October, JW Marriott Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue
• Seattle, WA 22nd October, Crowne Plaza Hotel
• Minneapolis, MN 25th October, Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
• Atlanta, GA 5th November, Atlanta Airport Marriott

Hopefully Apple will begin holding European sessions once the iPhone is released here.

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(Via Mac Daily News)

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Hackers challenge Apple’s claim of irreparable iPhone damage

September 28, 2007

The iPhone Dev Team has refuted Apple’s claims of irreparable damage to an unlocked iPhone, issuing the statement: “The removal of those firmware problems, which were built in in favour for AT&T, does not cause ‘damage’ as they want to make us believe.”

However, they’ll soon be releasing a tool to re-lock the iPhone should that be necessary.

‘This has nothing to do with proactively disabling a phone that is unlocked or hacked,” Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior VP of worldwide product marketing, said. ”It’s unfortunate that some of these programs have caused damage to the iPhone software, but Apple cannot be responsible for those consequences.”

(Via PC Pro)

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Sun engineer calls for Java on the iPhone

September 28, 2007

A senior engineer at Sun Microsystems has called for Apple to implement Java on the iPhone, arguing that there’d be a lot more flexibility in application development were it to be installed.

Bob Brewin, Sun Distinguished Engineeer and VP for Software, says that Java developers are being shortchanged.

He believes that various applications such as LimeWire media-sharing could be easily ported to the iPhone. He also cited Java games as an incentive.

“Fundamentally, [Apple] don’t like open systems,” Brewin said.

Personally, I’m no great fan of Java on or off the web, but each to their own. I can’t see Java being officially installed on the iPhone any time soon.

(Via InfoWorld)

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Truphone demonstrates VoIP-over-Wi-Fi on iPhone

September 28, 2007

In what could be a significant development, Truphone has demonstrated an iPhone making a VoIP call over Wi-Fi.

The demo (see video) isn’t wildly exciting, and at present it’s rather slow, but as a proof-of-concept, it’s quite exciting as it could lead the way to free Internet phone calls on the iPhone.

Of course, neither Apple nor their selected mobile partners are likely to be happy about this, as it could lead to seriously reduced call revenue - of course that’s dependent on having decent Wi-Fi access, so it could well hurt AT&T in the States more than it hurts O2 in the UK.

Expect some cunning blocking software to be installed in a subsequent iPhone firmware update.

(Via Tech Digest)

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Alyssa Milano has an iPhone (oh, and a Zara bag)

September 28, 2007

Depending upon your focus (”real” fashion or tech fashion) you’ll either be interested in Alyssa’s left hand, or her right hand. Whereas one of our sisters might think the Zara bag Milano is carrying to be the highlight, we’re convinced the iPhone is far more interesting.

Whether Alyssa Milano and an iPhone is in itself exciting is up to you. We’re just saying it’s another celeb with an iPhone. Of course she looks happy. It’s touchscreen goodness, baby.

(VIa Berlinista)

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iPhone with T-Mobile in Germany

September 28, 2007

T-Mobile iPhone

Apple will go with T-Mobile for the iPhone in November the 9th as in UK. The price would 399 Euros which is close to the UK price fut far away from the US price. T-Mobile is the mobile leader in Germany, O2 is the leader as well in UK, so we could now guess that Orange would be the iPhone winner in France. Now let’s wait for the iPhone France announcement, maybe the 24th for Paris Apple Expo.

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Regent Street this morning

September 28, 2007

Photo of Regent Street Apple Store this morning at 8.45am GMT.

According to the live coverage of Engadget, the UK iPhone would be with O2 mobile phone company at a starting price of £269 (VAT included). The official sale will start on the 9th of November… Still 1.5 month to wait for UK fans.

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iPhone in France

September 28, 2007

According to TechCrunch France, the iPhone will come in France on the 29th of November. French people will have to wait, and it won’t be a 3G iPhone, but maybe there would be a 16GB one ;-)