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Apple Apple introduced the iPhone 4 during Steve Jobs’s keynote presentation at its World Wide Developer Conference on June 7. At the time, Apple confirmed it would begin accepting pre-orders for delivery on June 24, although the company has remained tight-lipped over whether or not it will let customers reserve iPhones for in-store pickup. Just…

Jobs said, “…there’s a magic number, right around 300 pixels per inch, that when you hold something ten to twelve inches from your eyes, is the limit of the human retina to differentiate the pixels.” What he wanna say that for? A brainiac and owner of DisplayMate Technologies (yes, he’s selling something), Dr. Raymond Soneira,…

Why did I stay away from the iPhone, and what has me intrigued? In the wake of yeaterday’s keynote, I thought I’d share my thoughts. I’m already wired all the time. Some people might actually need a smartphone — traveling salespeople, for example. For everyone else, I’ve always thought that the real killer application for…

To check your upgrade eligibility, just dial *639# from your iPhone. AT&T will send you a text within a few minutes detailing how much you’ll pay to move up to the newest iPhone model — excluding the cost of the phone.AT&T’s upgrade eligibility messageIn my case, I’ll be paying US$18 in addition to signing a…

Mr. Marshall is currently estimating Apple will sell some 40 million iPhones by the end of 2010, and another 50 million in 2011.Despite his claim that the iPhone will drive Apple’s stock, Mr. Marshall is optimistic about the iPad’s success. “Amazingly, in its first quarter of introduction, we believe the iPad family will easily exceed…

Skype 2.0 also includes several performance improvements and bug fixes. It’s free and is available at Apple’s iTunes-based App Store.

Seesmic is free and is available at Apple’s iTunes-based App Store.

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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 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…

This is a great little product. I saw it at Macworld and was pleased when I was asked to review it. It is a charger for iPods and iPhones that will go anywhere and only requires a wall socket to work. Using The Product Folded up the unit fits in my hand, and I have…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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,…