A Reply on iPhone “Choice”

What struck me most about Fitzgerald’s column is how little of what he said had anything to do with what I actually wrote. He clearly had some arguments he wanted to present and intended to do so, even if what I wrote didn’t apply. What follows are some quotes from his column with my response.…

Apple Patents Social Network Workflow for iPhone

Along with sharing information with social networking services, Apple’s patent includes a system for quickly exchanging data with other people. For example, a user could share their contacts, calendars, task lists, photos and more from their iPhone to someone else’s iPhone, iPod touch and presumably an iPad.The patent also includes an automated system for exchanging…

New iPhone to Sport Higher Resolution Display

The new iPhone will allegedly ship with a 960×640 resolution display that uses in-plane switching (IPS) and fringe-field switching (FFS) technologies, which should offer better viewing angles and improved visibility in sunlight. It will also include a 512MB Arm Cortex A8 processor, doubling the amount of memory available to the device compared to the iPhone…

Photos of Vietnam iPhone 4G Prototype Suggest Apple A4 Processor

If the labels are accurate and do identify the processor powering Apple’s as-yet unannounced iPhone 4G as being an A4, it would be the first iPhone not to use a third-party processor. Among the unknowns, of course, is the clock speed of the processor inside the prototype, let alone what Apple might actually ship. The…

Honey, I Shrunk The iPhone

The problem with that theory is that the iPhone’s screen looks dinkier now even when the iPad is not around.  I’m a pinball fan and use to enjoy playing The Deep and Wild West Pinball on my iPhone a lot. Since I started playing them on the iPad (they’ve been combined and upgraded into one…

AmpliTube iRig Turns Your iPhone Into a Guitar/Bass Amp

As seen in the image below, AmpliTube iRig has a 1/4” input for plugging in your guitar or bass. On the other end of the device is a cable that plugs into your iPhone through its headphone jack, along with another line out for your headphones, earphones, or powered speakers. The AmpliTube for iPhone mobile…

Apalon Releases Eye Illusions 1.0 for iPhone

The company said that each image comes with information and tips, and the app provides a gallery-based navigation system for choosing the image you wish to examine. Eye Illusions 1.0 is priced at US$0.99, and is available now at the App Store. Eye Illusions Screenshot

Wrapsol ultra adhesive film for iPhone

Wrapsol ultra is, at least according to its maker, “The world’s strongest, easiest and fastest-to-apply drop + scratch protection system for the Apple iPhone 3GS.” Put another way, it’s a transparent precision-cut film coating that protects your iPhone.    Now I am a big fan of film protection products for iPhones and iPods (and now,…

NovoThink Surge Solar Charger/Case for iPhone 3G & 3GS

NovoThink has introduced an iPhone all-in-one charger and case with two unique features: It is solar powered and it automatically kicks in when needed.This case is attractive, not heavy, but a bit wider at bottom than some charger cases. It won’t fit so easily in a pocket, but then it is not supposed to.  The…

Konnet iCrado & HardJAC Graffito iPhone Case

Konnet has released two new products.  One is just for the iPhone 3G or 3Gs and the other is for all the iPhones, most of the iPod Touches, and some of the iPod Nanos.   They are quite different from each other, but either would make good gifts for the Spring and Summer holidays of Mother’s…

A Look at Two Postcard Apps for the iPhone

Among the iPhone/iPod Touch apps on display at Macworld 2010 were two that are allow users to send colorful postcards to other iPhone and iPod Touch users as well as to anyone else with an email address.  For one of the apps that also extends to Twitter and Facebook.  Here is a look at what…

iPhone Internet Tethering and the iPad

Assuming this report is accurate, what exactly are the iPad-related implications (beyond the obvious one) of Jobs’ answer? In particular, how might it affect which iPad (Wi-Fi-only vs. Wi-Fi + 3G) you should buy? But wait! Before answering these questions, you may want answers to some more fundamental ones. Questions such as: “What is Internet…

iRingPro iPhone ringtones

Are you sick of the handful of overused, cartoonish ringtones included with your iPhone?  Does the miniscule selection of overpriced iPhone ringtones in the iTunes Store leave you cold?  Are your GarageBand skills insufficient to create decent-sounding iPhone ringtones?   If you answered yes to any or all of the questions above I implore you to…

CAZE Unveils Rainbow Swarovski Crystal iPhone Case

The JADE Rainbow iPhone CaseThe case also includes a mirror screen protector, anti-fingerprint screen protector, crystal Apple logo, a clear film logo protection sheet, cleaning cloth, and wallet-sized iPhone stand.JADE Polish Rainbow Swarovski case is priced at US$39.

Voi! Lorem™ iPhone case

Over the years we’ve reviewed dozens of iPhone and iPod cases and we’ve tried to focus on products that are unique, offer superior functionality, or both. Conversely, we usually avoid reviewing cases that have no distinguishing features. I’m happy to report that the Voi! Lorem™ iPhone case meets or exceeds our criteria — it’s unique,…

P-Flip: An iPhone Dock With A Twist, er, Flip

Many have complained that the problem would have been solved if Apple allowed us to swap out the battery. I’m not convinced. The more I use my iPhone the more I need to use it for important things. If the battery runs down during an important call I don’t want to stop the call to…

Print That, iPhone!

There are several apps that attempt to come to the rescue here, but none are ideal. Apps such as iPrintApp and Print Magic have gotten mostly terrible reviews, with many people claiming that they cannot get the apps to work at all, at least not with their printers. When I tried Print Magic, I couldn’t…

Analyst: New iPhone Form Factor the Real Key To Shares in 2010

“While we are upbeat about the possibility of a tablet and acknowledge the incremental impact of a tablet device to our model,” the analyst wrote, “we are growing even more enthusiastic about the iPhone’s potential upgrade cycle this summer, which could last longer than usual — well into FY11 when Verizon could come aboard in…

Aerial7 Chopper 2: iPhone Headset Plus Microphone Fills a Gap

Some iPhone users may find that the supplied earbuds plus mic or a Bluetooth earpiece is all they need for voice operations on the iPhone. However, others may prefer a more capable, tangle-free true headset plus microphone for extended, battery free, conversations in the office. The Aerial7 Chopper 2 does exactly that. Introduction A Bluetooth…

Acrobat.com Comes to the iPhone

Acrobat.com is a service from Adobe that lets users create PDF documents, share files, collaborate on projects, and more. Acrobat.com is free, but requires an Adobe ID to use.Acrobat.com Mobile is free and available for download at Apple’s iTunes-based App Store.

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