This is it, the day the iPhone 3G finally comes to market. Today's
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one, possible 15% savings on AT&T service, Google Talk support for
the iPhone, high prices in Canada and low ones in Mexico, and lots of
new iPhone accessories.
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How to Replace an Original iPhone with an iPhone
3G
A new Apple Knowledge Base
article says:
"This article explains how to replace an original iPhone with an
iPhone 3G using the same carrier. If you follow these steps to backup
your original iPhone first, and then restore the backup to your iPhone
3G, your saved SMS messages, email accounts, photos, notes, and other
personal settings will be present on your iPhone 3G."
Link: How
to Replace an Original iPhone with an iPhone 3G
The iPhone 3G: What You Need to Know
Macworld
says:
"With the iPhone 3G's release just days away, it's time to revisit
the pressing questions relating to Apple's next-generation phone. We
still don't know everything about this forthcoming iPhone 3G - and
probably won't until we've picked one up on Friday morning - we do know
more than we did immediately after Steve Jobs previewed the iPhone 3G
at last month's Worldwide Developers Conference."
Link: The
iPhone 3G: What You Need to Know
Analyst: iPhone Can Replace Laptops for Majority of
Computer Users
Seeking
Alpha's Jason Schwarz reports:
"There's a dirty little secret among iPhone users that Apple would
rather keep quiet. For the majority of users, this device can replace
your laptop. I refer to the iPhone as a device, because calling it a
smartphone is condescending to the technology. It's much more than a
phone. It still surprises me that analysts compare Apple's device to
other phones. There is no comparison. Having the 'real' Internet in
your pocket with the ability to surf the web with touch screen
technology was the single biggest surprise from round one of iPhone.
Using the widescreen video iPod has been cool, downloading songs over
WiFi is great, scrolling through visual voicemail has been
revolutionary but the elephant in the room has been the Internet
capability."
Editor's mote: I beg to humbly disagree with the assertion. To say
the very least, no machine with a virtual keyboard can satisfactorily
replace a real laptop, and that's just for starters. cm
Link:
iPhone Can Replace Laptops for Majority of Computer Users -
Analyst
3G iPhone to Have Tsunami-like Impact
PR: The new 3G iPhone from Apple is going to have a
tsunami-like impact on the smart phone market, according to a new
ChangeWave survey of 3,567 consumers conducted in the aftermath of
Apple's June 9th announcement.
At present, the Canadian Blackberry manufacturer Research in Motion
(RIMM; 42%, unchanged) is the clear consumer smart phone market leader
among smart phone owners.
But the biggest mover over the past 90 days has been the Apple
iPhone (11%; up 2-pts), which continues to make major inroads in the
consumer marketplace. Having gained market share for the
fourth-consecutive survey, it is now close to wrestling the number two
spot away from Palm (PALM; 14%, down 2-pts) which has sunk to a new
record low.
"These numbers are good news for Apple," said Tobin Smith, founder
of ChangeWave Research and editor of ChangeWave Investing, "but it's
when we asked respondents about their planned smart phone purchases
over the next 90 days that the tsunami-like effect of this marketplace
transformation becomes crystal clear."
The Coming Apple Tsunami
The survey found that a full
56% of respondents who plan to purchase a smart phone in the next 90
days say they're getting an Apple iPhone - a huge 21-pt leap from the
previous survey.
The accompanying chart shows just how dramatic a jump in market
share this represents.
Going forward, RIM's share of consumer planned purchases is set to
take a hit over the next 90 days, falling 6-pts to 23%. Palm remains a
far distant third with just 3% of planned purchases.
Note that the above chart focuses exclusively on the 10.5% of total
survey respondents who say they plan on buying a smart phone during the
next 90 days. The 10.5% represents a sharp jump from the previous
survey in March, and it is the highest percentage of planned smart
phone buyers recorded in a ChangeWave survey.
"The most likely explanation for such a large-scale projected
increase in smart phone buyers going forward is the anticipation and
publicity surrounding the imminent release of the 3G iPhone," said
Smith.
In another positive for the new 3G iPhone, better than one-in-two
current iPhone owners (55%) say they're Very Likely to buy the 3G
iPhone for themselves or someone else in the future. And many don't
plan to wait long. Among this group, half (50%) say they'll purchase
within the first 90 days of release.
RIM Gets Set to Counterattack
While the 3G iPhone announcement has catapulted Apple ahead in terms
of planned consumer smart phone purchases, it should be remembered that
Research in Motion has a huge lead of its own in the corporate smart
phone market. RIM is also still the leader among current owners in the
consumer market.
Moreover, RIM isn't sitting idly by while Apple rolls out the 3G
iPhone. The Canadian manufacturer has multiple plans in motion to
counter Apple's momentum among consumers - including an already
announced new product release (the Bold) and two likely additional
product releases (the Thunder and Kickstart).
In an upcoming release, ChangeWave will report on what consumer
respondents have to say about RIM's new counteroffensive - and the
ongoing battle for smart phone supremacy.
Link: Apple Ups The
Ante With 3G iPhone
Save 15% on Your Monthly iPhone 3G Bill
iPhone Alley's
Michael Johnston says:
"If you're like me, you've likely grown hoarse from complaining
about the iPhone 3G's increased plan cost. Thankfully, there is a way
to mitigate the problem. Unlike the original iPhone, which Apple
received service revenue kickbacks from, the iPhone 3G is a
traditionally subsidized phone. This means that it now comes with some
of the same benefits that other AT&T phones do, including the one
that saves you 15% each month.
"According to AT&T, college and university students, as well as
employees of certain companies, are eligible for a 15% discount on
their entire monthly plan. Read on for more info...."
Link:
Save 15% on Your Monthly iPhone 3G Bill
Incomplete 3G Coverage May Leave Some iPhone Users
in the Dust
DailyTech's
Jason Mick reports:
"There's much excitement surrounding the launch of Apple's new 3G
iPhone. The new phone brings many wish list features like 3G, improved
battery life on older EDGE networks, GPS, push email, simulated
multi-programs, more applications (including better Microsoft Office
integration), and a lower price tag. Despite the phone's shortcomings -
no copy-and-paste, unsatisfactory storage for some users, and no video,
among other things - the phone seems poised to be another hit for
Apple.
AT&T coverage as of 2008.04.30.
"However, recent reports about the iPhone are sending uneasy murmurs
through the online community. It has been suggested that the iPhone
3G's new speed boost may be inaccessible to many users, as AT&T
still has a relatively small coverage area for 3G. This would leave
customers paying increased rates for the same older service."
Link:
Incomplete 3G Coverage May Leave Some iPhone Users in the Dust
iPhone 3G Won't Be a Hacker's Paradise
Computerworld's Andrew Hendry reports:
"The hacking and unlocking fanfare that surrounded Apple's first
iPhone will be nowhere near as rampant with the new iPhone 3G.
"According to Gartner Australia's research director of mobility and
wireless, Robin Simpson, the number of global carrier agreements Apple
has made this time around means the motivation for unlocking and
shipping the iPhone 3G around the world will not be as prevalent as it
was with the original iPhone."
Link: iPhone 3G
Won't Be a Hacker's Paradise
Google Talk Revamped for iPhone
InformationWeek's Thomas Claburn reports:
"In a move likely to make AT&T sweat, Google on Thursday
introduced a new version of its Google Talk instant messaging
application that runs on Apple's iPhone.
"The new Google Talk is designed specifically to run in Apple's
Safari browser on the iPhone and iPod touch.
"In order to accommodate the restrictions that Apple placed on
iPhone apps to conserve system resources, this version of Google Talk
shuts down if you launch another application."
Link:
Google Talk Revamped for Apple's iPhone
Google Talk for the iPhone
TUAW's Scott McNulty reports:
"Google has just announced Google Talk for the iPhone (and iPod
touch). You won't have to wait for the App Store to use it, since this
is a web app designed for the iPhone's browser (remember when Apple
wanted us to believe that web apps were just as good as fully native
apps? My how times have changed).
"All you have to do is point your iPhone to http://www.google.com/talk and soon
you'll be chatting away with your Gmail contacts. Since this is a web
app, Google Talk for the iPhone only works when it is the active window
in Mobile Safari. Close the web browser, or switch to a different
window and you'll show up as unavailable in Google Talk."
Link: Google
Talk for the iPhone
What the iPhone 3G Will Really Cost You
PC Magazine's
Sascha Segan reports:
"The cell phone market is a dizzying magic show of misdirection. The
cheap prices you see for phones are usually for new customers only,
with two-year contracts and mail-in rebates. And guess what? The Apple
iPhone 3G is just another cell phone.
"Because of 'activation fees,' 'upgrade fees' and just plain fees,
it turns out the '$199' iPhone never costs $199."
Link: What the iPhone
3G Will Really Cost You
Solution to High iPhone Prices: Don't Buy One
The Vancouver
Sun reports:
"Canadian technophiles who have been anxiously waiting for what was
last year's most anticipated gadget south of the border are
understandably up in arms.
"Their reward for being forced to sit on the sidelines while more
than a million Americans were able to buy Time magazine's invention of
the year for 2007 - the Apple iPhone - is a just-for-Canada price that
is much higher than American phone companies are offering.
"The iPhone is usable only on one network in Canada, Rogers
Wireless. The pricing regime announced by Rogers last month reflects
its monopoly position for a premium product....
"If you don't like the price of an iPhone, don't buy it....
"If Rogers finds it has priced itself out of the market, it won't
take a petition to ring in lower prices."
Link:
Solution to High iPhone Prices Is Not to Buy One
Rogers Blinks on iPhone Data Plan Cost - Sort
of
CTV.ca News
reports:
"Rogers Wireless has slashed the cost of using an iPhone in Canada
following an outcry of customer complaints over the price of its data
packages.
"The company is launching the much-anticipated phone at six stores
across the country on Friday. Customers who buy it before Aug. 31 will
now be eligible for a six-gigabyte data plan for $30....
"The rate covers only Web browsing, emails and video, so phone
service costs will be tacked on top of the $30....
"As part of an early morning launch event, the phone will go on sale
at 8 a.m. this Friday at six select Rogers Plus stores and one Fido
Store in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax, Calgary and Vancouver. The
phone will then be available at most Rogers retails stores and select
authorized stores during regular hours. The phone is not being sold at
Apple Canada retail outlets."
Link:
Rogers Blinks on iPhone Data Plan Cost - Sort of
iPhone Debuts in Mexico at Half US Price
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All-Female MacJury on the iPhone and How the Mac
Market Addresses Women
MacJury's
Chuck reports:
"The first all-female Mac Jury panel provides some thoughts on the
impending iPhone 3G release before diving in on what is needed in the
Macintosh market from the women's perspective. The group discusses some
software they like, some software that they would like to see
developed, and some product design that needs to be expanded with women
in mind. These ladies aren't bashful about their views, and no, they
don't answer to 'MacChick.'"
Link:
The First All-Female MacJury on the iPhone and How the Mac Market
Addresses (or Doesn't) Women
Make Your iPhone's Virtual Keyboard Look Like the
MacBook Air's
IntoMobile's
Dusan says:
"Love the MacBook Air's keyboard? Who doesn't - it's probably the
best keyboard I've seen so far. Heck, even Steve Jobs said it's the
best keyboard Apple ever made, and you know he cares about the
details...
"Anyway, what do you think about having that kind of keyboard on
your iPhone? Naturally, you won't get the feel - just the look. But
it's worth it, or at least that's my take."
Link:
Make Your iPhone Virtual Keyboard Look Like It's MacBook Air
Welcome to iPhone Airlines...
APC Magazine's David Flynn
reports:
"New biz-class seats from Singapore and United let you connect your
iPod or iPhone to the plane's in-flight entertainment system.
"When it comes to international travel, an iPod has become almost as
mandatory as your passport - and the iPhone 3G looks set to be the next
must-have accessory for travellers. Both gadgets are the ultimate way
to stave off boredom during those seemingly endless hours in the air as
well as during lay-overs and while standing in customs and baggage
queues.
"Now Singapore Airlines and United Airlines are boosting the iPod's
ubiquity to make it part of their in-flight entertainment system so you
can not only enjoy music through the airline-supplied active
noise-cancellation headphones, but also watch videos stored on your
iPod or iPhone on your personal 15.4 inch screen...."
Link: Welcome to iPhone
Airlines...
iPod nano vs. iPhone: Decisions, Decisions...
iPod
Observer's Vern Seward says:
"Recently, at the World Wide Developer's Conference in San
Francisco, Apple took what turned out to be very leaky wraps off the
second iteration of the iPhone: The iPhone 3G. The new version of the
game-changing iPod/Internet tablet/cellphone now offers a built in GPS
receiver, better reception, business-friendly upgrades, and the promise
of more applications than you can shake a dead cow at.
"But the real news is the price of the new device. Apple says that
it will go fore a mere $199 for the 8 GB model here in the US, and $299
for the 16 GB device. That price makes for some interesting consumer
thinking.
"Hence, my current dilemma."
Link: iPod nano Versus iPhone:
Decisions, Decisions...
iPod News, Reviews, & Opinion
Apple to Discontinue iPod shuffle 'by February
2009'
PC Fastlane's
Logan Harrison says: :
"First introduced in January 2005 by Apple, the iPod shuffle has
been popularized as Apple's attempts to reach to the low-end market. In
reality, the shuffle is just the stunted half-brother of the iPod nano,
lacking a screen and any real features for that matter. Though the
postage-stamp sized MP3 player has received quite a bit of fanfare for
its compact size, who would buy something so crippled and stunted? The
answer is no one. Additionally, competition in the low-end market from
the likes of Creative and changes in the iPod line Apple will make in
the coming months give the Cupertino company good reason to change
their ball game. Consequently, Apple will drop the shuffle from their
line and replace it with something with more features by the
post-holiday season."
Link:
Apple to Discontinue the iPod shuffle?
For iPods and iPhones
The Cassette Case Meets the Digital Age
PR: Rubik's Cubes. Global Hypercolour. 29 Acacia Road. We all
have different memories from the 80s and 90s. Compilation tapes is
another. The good ol' cassette case. Now that's what we call music!
Proporta introduces the Playback Pack.
Available for the Apple 3G iPod nano and the Apple iPod classic
(80 GB and 160 GB).
Based on an iconic cassette case design, the Playback Pack is made
from a tough polycarbonate that protects your device against any bumps
and scratches. It also doubles up as a stand for desk viewing so you
can watch videos with ease.
The device can be used whilst in the case as Proporta have
included cut outs which allow access to your devices' ports and
controls.
And because Proporta believe in sharing, they've also included a
free Stereo Y Splitter and headphones so you can view, listen, and
reminisce with a friend.
Made from a (well) 'ard polycarbonate plastic, the Proporta
Playback Pack (Apple 3G iPod nano) protects your Apple iPod nano from
everyday knocks and scratches. The iconic tape cassette case design
(remember those?) doubles up as a stand for desk viewing and because
Proporta believe in sharing, we'll also send you a Proporta Stereo Y
Splitter Cable and pair of headphones free of charge.
Key Features
- Cut outs give access to ports and controls so that you can use your
device in the case
- Flip the lid over to enable desk viewing
- Iconic cassette case design
- Made from durable polycarbonate plastic
- Free pair of Proporta Headphones and a Stereo Y Splitter to enable
sharing
$28.95
iPhone 3G and iPod Compatible 2-in-1 Charger &
Backup Battery Smallest of Its Kind
PR: Gone are the days that your iPhone or iPod will run out
of juice. i.Sound, leading provider of high quality accessories for
iPods and iPhones, announces the release of its new rechargeable 2-in-1
Charger & Backup Battery. The i.Sound 2-in-1 Charger & Backup
Battery is the smallest of its kind, providing hours of additional life
for the iPhone, iPhone 3G and all iPod models with a 30 pin
connector.
"Something as simple as a dead battery can become a serious problem,
especially if you have an immediate need to be connected while you're
on the go," says Richard Weston, COO of dreamGEAR, producers of the
i.Sound brand. "The compact i.Sound 2-in-1 Charger & Backup Battery
ensures that consumers never have to be without their phone, music or
videos while on the road or traveling, making it a versatile
high-capacity charger and back-up option."
The only charger and back-up battery to include a two-in-one USB AC
adapter that can double as an iPod/iPhone charger, the i.Sound 2-in-1
Charger & Backup Battery has the ability to recharge while
simultaneously charging your device. The low-profile battery attaches
directly to your iPhone or iPod, allowing for a wire-free connection
that provides up to an additional 30 hours of music, 6 hours of video
and 3 hours of talk time. A status indicator alerts the user to how
much life is left on the battery, warning of a low charge through
visual cues.
Each i.Sound 2-in-1 Charger & Backup Battery pack ($49.99) comes
with the Charger/Backup Battery, USB AC adapter and a retractable USB
charging cable.
Link: iPhone 3G and
iPod Compatible 2-in-1 Charger & Backup
USB Fever iPhone/iPod Cable with USB for Sync and
Charging
PR: Highlights:
Connect an iPod/iPhone to your TV with the composite AV Cable,
gather up your friends, and watch videos or slideshows together on the
big screen.
You can also connect the Composite AV Cable to your Stereo or
powered speakers for a room-filling audio experience.
The composite AV Cable connects to your iPod via the 30-pin dock
connector and to your TV, home theater receiver, or stereo receiver via
the composite video and Red-White analog audio ports. The cable also
features a USB connector that you can plug into a power source, such as
a computer or the included USB Power Adapter.
Features:
- Direct Plug, no need to go thru any other media
- Stereo
- Plug and play
Compatibility:
- iPhone
- iPod classic (6G)
- iPod touch
- iPod nano 3rd (Video)
- iPod video
Specifications:
- One end is iPod/iPhone Dock connector
- Another end is RCA and USB Male connector
- Total length: 150cm (6 Feet) approximately
$17.99
Link: USB
Fever iPhone/iPod Cable with USB for Sync and Charging
TalkBubbles 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch
PR: Greenwave Software LLC announces TalkBubbles 1.0, their
fun-to-use photo sharing utility for iPhone and iPod touch. TalkBubbles
can add comic-like speech and thought bubbles to a picture from either
the image library or photos taken with the iPhone's camera. Easily
manipulate, position, and change the bubbles with the iPhone's touch
interface. Images can be saved back to the devices library to share
with friends.
Greenwave Software LLC announces TalkBubbles 1.0, their fun-to-use
photo sharing utility for iPhone and iPod touch. TalkBubbles can add
comic-like speech and thought bubbles to a picture from either the
image library or photos taken with the iPhone's camera. Easily
manipulate, position, and change the bubbles with the iPhone's touch
interface. Images can be saved back to the devices library to share
with friends.
Starting with a picture taken with the iPhone or by selecting one
from the photo library, users can add dialog bubbles by double-tapping
the screen. The style and placement of the bubbles can easily be
changed with a touch, pinch, or drag. If a picture is worth a thousand
words, then a picture with witty additions must be priceless. With
TalkBubbles, it's as easy as one, two, three, and friends will be
ROTFL.
Minimum Requirements: iPhone OS 2.0 running on either an iPhone or
iPod touch
A single user license for TalkBubbles is only $4.99. TalkBubbles
will be available when the Apple App Store launches.
Link: TalkBubbles
Fonix iSpeak Brings Personalized Voice Services to
the iPhone
PR: Fonix Speech, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fonix
Corporation announces the release of Fonix iSpeak - a voice activated
application for the Apple iPhone 3G. Users can initiate several
operations simply by speaking the command in natural language. Fonix
iSpeak connects the user by just saying the phone number or by saying
the name of a person in the contacts database. Additionally, users will
be able to navigate their music libraries and launch a song or playlist
simply by saying the name of the artist, song, or playlist.
Fonix iSpeak is the first of several anticipated product releases
that support the growing mobile device and gaming industries and is at
the core of the efforts of the company to focus its efforts on these
markets.
"The powerful and dynamic tools provided by Apple have allowed the
Fonix team to quickly and efficiently develop Fonix iSpeak for the
Apple iPhone 3G," says D. Lynn Shepherd, Fonix Sr. VP product
engineering. "The feature rich iPhone is easy to use and our robust
embedded speech interface will further create a positive and natural
user-friendly environment which will further illustrate the dynamic
features of this phone."
Fonix iSpeak, includes a run-time engine that sits on the phone
allowing users to interact with the personal contents of their Apple
iPhone. Unlike other voice applets that enable voice search of the
Internet by sending commands over the airwaves, this client-side
application gives users the power of voice interaction with their
personal content and eliminates network latency.
Fonix iSpeak will be available for release directly from Fonix
Speech Inc., and expects to be available through traditional Apple
distribution channels. For more information, call (801) 553-6600 and
say "Sales" for demos, availability and pricing.
Link: Fonix
ZappTek Introduces Legends iPhone and iPod Book
Service
PR: ZappTek introduces Legends, their premier book service
for iPhone and iPod touch. Partnering with today's hottest writers,
ZappTek will offer the best in cutting-edge fiction, while Legends
brings the full reading experience to the iPhone and iPod touch. Eachbook displays as an icon on the Home screen, automatically opens to the
last read page, lets users easily make their own bookmarks, plus make
notes at any time. It's the look and feel of a book, with the ease of
the iPhone.
ZappTek introduces Legends, their premier book service for iPhone
and iPod touch. Partnering with today's hottest writers, ZappTek will
be distributing the best in cutting-edge fiction, while Legends brings
the full reading experience to the iPhone and iPod touch.
Starting with a number of short and novel-length fiction by New York
Times best-selling author, Michael A Stackpole, ZappTek will be
distributing works as apps through their new Legends service
exclusively available via the iTunes App Store. Each book will appear
under its own name within the Entertainment category in the App
Store/iTunes, with many more stories and authors joining Legends in the
near future.
Great stories become Legends. Each book displays as an icon on the
Home screen. Users will appreciate how books automatically remember
where they've left off, particularly when changing songs or even
answering the phone. Any page may be easily bookmarked to revisit
later, or make notes on any page.
Users can conveniently rotate their iPhone, so the screen makes it
easy to read books at-a-glance. And if reading in low light, simply
triple tap to invert the display. Double tapping allows the user to
zoom in. Legends will truly offer the look and feel of a book, with the
ease of the iPhone.
Supported Languages: US English
System Requirements: iPhone or iPod touch 2.0
The Legends Service will be available with the launch of the App
Store on July 11. Pricing will start with short stories for $1.99 and
novels for $4.99. Titles will be available exclusively through Apple's
App Store.
Link: Legends
iPhone and iPod Book Service
iPowerRush Recharger Compatible with 3G
iPhone
PR: iPowerRush has announced that its rapid power jump
starter and internal battery recharger are compatible with the new 3G
version of the Apple iPhone which will be available to the public on
July 11.
According to Apple, the new 3G iPhone is twice as fast as the
current Edge system and the user can preserve battery power by turning
off 3G in the menu setting. This means a 3G iPhone user will be able to
utilize twice the speed of the old Edge without worrying about power
and use the iPowerRush to recharge.
"We are excited to offer iPhone 3G users a product that will help
them save valuable time by charging quicker than traditional methods,"
said Larry Klein, president of iPowerRush.
The 3G version of the iPhone offers fast 3G wireless technology, GPS
mapping, support for enterprise features like Microsoft Exchange and
the new App store.
Manufactured in China, the iPowerRush is a slim white plastic case
consisting of a 3 inch built in cable and 30-pin connector. The unit
has a power on/off switch and battery light power indicator, high
review kudos and is CE and RoHS certified.
The uniqueness of the iPowerRush is in its power source. It runs on
six AAA batteries and provides instant power on for the iPhone while
recharging the iPhone's internal battery at a rate of 50% capacity in
just less than one hour. Most importantly, the iPowerRush delivers an
unprecedented 500ma of current. This fact is what sets iPowerRush apart
from all other chargers on the market. By utilizing two sets of three
batteries and then regulating the output voltage iPowerRush supplies
the current and voltage other backup units cannot.
Equally important, the ubiquitous availability of AAAs makes it easy
to always keep the iPhone working. Because of the iPhone's unique high
power internal battery, only a charger designed for the iPhone's power
consumption will work effectively. Why would this be so? Many chargers
exist utilizing from 1 to 4 batteries, most AA and a few AAA. However,
these chargers are universal and once the user has laid down their
money realize that those universal chargers are gimmicky and simply
don't keep the iPhone powered for long periods of time. To keep the
iPhone powered up, a charger must integrate with the iPhone's new
internal battery. And the iPhone consumes power. Lot's of it.
Furthermore, just hooking up any plain nonspecific battery charger will
usually result in three things: a message on the iPhone that the power
source is incompatible and should be removed, overheating and damage to
the charger itself within a 15 minute time, and finally a short power
supply time. Many battery manufacturers are releasing generic battery
packs with USB connectors alleging to work with the iPhone. And though
they might power the iPhone, it is risky and usually insufficient in
power reserve and very gimmicky.
The iPowerRush sells for $29.95 and is available exclusively
ipowerrush.com.
Link: iPowerRush
Milliamp Announces iPhone 3G Battery Replacement
Services
PR: Maker of iPod battery replacements, Milliamp LTD at their
website ipodjuice.com , has just announced a battery replacement
service for the new iPhone 3G.
"Although the new iPhone won't hit the US market until later this
week, we wanted the world to know that we have the capability to
replace the battery in the new iPhone 3G," said Anthony Magnabosco, the
owner of the iPhone battery replacement service provider.
Milliamp LTD has been offering battery replacement kits for
practically every iPod model, as well as battery replacement services
for the more difficult-to-open iPods for three years now, and are
widely considered the leader in the field.
Every iPod and iPhone has a lithium-ion battery, so over time, the
battery will fail to hold it's original charge and will eventually have
to be replaced.
New iPhone 3G batteries sell for just $20, and the
installation/shipping fees vary depending on how fast you need to have
your iPhone returned to you.
The company has been offering new iPhone batteries ever since the
first generation iPhone came out in June 2007, so being able to support
a battery replacement service for the new second generation iPhone is a
natural progression for the San Antonio-based company.
The battery replacement service that Milliamp LTD offers the public
that needs a new iPod battery of iPhone battery is generally much
faster and less expensive than Apple Computer's offering, since iPod
and iPhone batteries are usually replaced on the same day the device is
received and then shipped back out the following business day.
"Our batteries are covered for ten years, whether you perform the
installation yourself or if we replace the battery for you," continued
Magnabosco.
Now that is good news and something to remember when the time comes
for a new iPod battery or iPhone battery.
Milliamp LTD provides iPod repairs as well as iPhone repairs, in
addition to performing battery replacements.
Link: Milliamp
Announces iPhone 3G Battery Replacement Services
USB Fever In Car 2-in-1 USB and iPod/iPhone
Charger
PR: Highlights: Wanna charger your iPod/iPhone at the same
time or you want a spare USB charging socket for your other USB-powered
devices while your are charging your iPhone/iPod?
Here is the solution!
Features:
- Dual output: for charging iPhone/iPod and other USB-powered
devices
- Wide input range: 12 ~ 24V
- Slim and lightweight
- Bright housing and Sleek surface
- LED indicator
- Safe: Changeable Car fuse type
Specifications:
- Input Voltage range: DC 12V ~ 24V
- Output Voltage: 5W (5V/1000mA)
- Size;7 x 2.5 x 2cm
- Cable length: around 1.5 ~ 1.8m
Options: Color
- Black
- White (for OEM only)
Safety Approvals:
$13.99
Link: USB
Fever In Car 2-in-1 USB and iPod/iPhone Charger
TrailRunner 1.7 - Free Mac OS X Route Planning for
GPS or Nike+ SportBand
PR: Berbie Software announces an update for TrailRunner, the
outdoor oriented route-planning and journaling software for Mac OS X.
Among other improvements, Release 1.7 integrates with nikeplus.com the
online community for the Nike+ SportBand and the Apple Nike+iPod Sport
Kit running devices. With this new release, Nike+ users can display
their collected workout data within TrailRunner, match the recordings
with routes created in TrailRunner and analyze their performance with
enhanced tools.
Berbie Software announces an update for TrailRunner, the outdoor
oriented route-planning and journaling software for Mac OS X. Among
other improvements, Release 1.7 integrates with nikeplus.com the online
community for the Nike+ SportBand and the Apple Nike+iPod Sport Kit
running devices. With this new release, Nike+ users can display their
collected workout data within TrailRunner, match the recordings with
routes created in TrailRunner and analyze their performance with
enhanced tools.
For users of GPS devices like the Garmin ForeRunner or Garmin Edge,
the new release now offers an improved and optimized course merge to
successively complete the personal trail network. Additionally the
TrailRunner workout diary now displays a better overall workout history
chart along with an extended personal weblog export. Also an import of
TCX workout files for the recent Garmin ForeRunner 50 and Garmin
ForeRunner 405 devices was added.
TrailRunner integrates a wide range of GPS, mapping and workout
related scopes into a simple to use application. These include a
seamless integration with online services to display topographic maps,
satellite photos and elevation data. Easy workout import and geo
visualization for Garmin ForeRunner and Edge devices.
Workout import and geo matching for running devices like the Apple +
Nike iPod Sport Kit, Nike+ SportBand or Polar RS200d. Export of route
directions as NanoMaps for color iPods or cellphones. Import and export
of various file formats. Integration with free digital mapping
communities like GPSies.com and OpenStreetMap.org
Focused on users doing any kind of outdoor activities like running,
biking, hiking or inline skating, TrailRunner offers automatic route
calculation for a given distance and attractiveness, a workout diary,
workout histograms and analysis tools for measured data like speed,
ascent, heart-rate, personal aerobic zone and more. An integrated
exercise plan can help users to improve their base endurance in small
and adaptive steps.
TrailRunner 1.7 is freeware but thankfully accepts donations.
Link: TrailRunner
iPhone 3G Crystal Case with Touch Screen
PR: Features:
- Fully protected, the screen is covered by a Poly Carbonite touch
through PET screen
- Full access to all ports, buttons and sockets
- Anti-dust
- Unique ergonomic design
- Light weight
- Perfectly fit
Option: Colors
- Black (default item to be shipped)
- White
$14.99
Link: iPhone
3G Crystal Case with Touch Screen
USB Fever iPhone 3G Flip Top Leather Case
PR: Features:
- Unique ergonomic design
- Comfortable
- Protected from bumps and scratches
- Easy access to all the vital controls and switches
- Secure
Color: Black
Compatibility: iPhone 3G (or iPhone 2.0)
Note: Made of man-made (PU) Leather
$16.99
Link: USB
Fever iPhone 3G Leather Case (Flip Top)
Gilty Couture: Bling Your iPhone 3G and iPod
PR: A stunning one-of-a-kind creation, the latest iPhone
3G heralds a new generation of engineering and design that is far ahead
of any competition," says John Hubbs, CEO of Gilty Couture. He
continues to embrace the new device stating, "The iPhone 3G merges
sensible design with an incredible user experience. Apple has listened
to the demands of its fans all around the world, building a feature
rich mobile device that embodies polished poise and edgy street
smarts."
Hubbs believes new pricing makes the Apple iPhone 3G the best
value in the history of the mobile phone and handheld device category.
And this leaves a lot more room to customize the device with Gilty
Couture's newest "accouterments" for the iPhone 3G.
"The global impact of the iPhone 3G being available in 70 countries
will be phenomenal for our international customers as Gilty Couture
continues to design for the crossover between technology and fashion."
says Hubbs. "Gilty Couture's fearless approach to fashion and art
results in distinctively striking, captivating creations, bold
patterns, attention to detail and unique materials that will give
individuals a way to set their iPhone 3G apart from the 45 million
others that are expected to be circling the globe."
Much like the fast paced
race to change technology, Gilty Couture's fashions are constantly
evolving and setting new trends in the international markets. Expect to
see multicolored- and multi-karat Swarovski accents paired with vibrant
rare metal designs that blend the flashy extravagance of contemporary
glamour with the classic styling and tradition of yesteryear. Gilty
Couture's first creations for the iPhone 3G are available for preorder
on the Gilty Couture website as of this week.
Combining the new Apple
iPhone 3G with Gilty Couture's accessories is sure to create an
experience in a league of its own.
Link: Gilty
Couture
