HTC slams Apple, iPhone pinewood derby car, Apple pulls screen films
March 18, 2010
Anyone who was in the Boy Scouts when they were a kid knows about the Pinewood Derby. One geek has made his Pinewood Derby car a replica of the iPhone.
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HTC has stated that it "disagrees" with Apple in the patent suit Apple brought against HTC. HTC points out that it in fact had not only the first touchscreen phone in the US, but additionally the first in the world.
Apple has removed screen protectors from its store and website. An exact reason for the removal has not been given, but speculation is that Apple feels its screens are strong ample that it needs no protection.
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i-Got-Control universal remote, iLuv ships App Station, Sprint offers to manufacture iPhone 4G
March 17, 2010
Another new universal remote control hardware/app combo has turned up for the iPhone called i-Got-Control. The device plugs into the charge port, has an IR database, and can learn commands from an existing remote.
iLuv has finally announced that the cool iMM190 App Station clock/speaker dock is shipping. The thing has come down $40 since it was first announced to a new price of $89.99.
Sprint has released a new video that offers to construct the iPhone run on 4G networks. The 4G upgrade for the iPhone requires a 4G portable hotspot.
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Blackberry users want iPhone, Rhapsody gets caching, PayPal app
March 16, 2010
A recent study has shown that nearly 40% of Blackberry owners would trade their RIM device in for an iPhone. The same study showed nearly a third of Blackberry users would switch to Android devices.
Word has come from SXSW that the Rhapsody app for iPhone is set for an update. The app will get caching that moment around so users can listen without needing that wireless connection.
PayPal has unveiled a new app for sending money using the iPhone. The app is version 2.0 of PayPal Send Money and allows access to money and features of their accounts.
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Trafficmaster nav app, Muzatch solar charger, iPhone use at Microsoft
March 15, 2010
Three are a number of navigation apps for the iPhone and many of them are expensive and require monthly fees. A new app called Trafficmaster is now available that lets the user pay for navigation routes only when they need them, alas it's only in the UK now.
A company called Muzatch has unveiled a solar charger for the iPhone that is ugly. It has a 1000mAh battery inside and can charge the iPhone half way before running out of juice itself.
The WSJ has a new story up talking about iPhone use at Microsoft. Apparently, the use of the iPhone isn’t forbidden, but employees often hide the use around executives. The story additionally claims that 10% of Microsoft global workforce uses the iPhone to access company mail.
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Solar Surge charger, iPhone second place, iDongle hardware jailbreak
March 12, 2010
A company called Novothink has unveiled a new case for the iPhone called the Solar Surge. The device has a solar panel that helps charge a 1320mAH battery inside the case and the thing sells for $79.95.
The iPhone is still in second place for smartphones in the US according to the latest input from comScore. The iPhone is still far behind RIM who holds the top spot.
Jailbreaking the iPhone typically requires software and some free instance. A new hardware jailbreak dongle called the iDongle has surfaced that can jailbreak any iPhone 3G or 3GS running OS 3.1.2 by just plugging it in.
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iPhone icon magnets, Guitarbud, and OS 4.0 rumors
March 11, 2010
If you are a huge fan of the iPhone and you need more magnets to stick on your fridge Jailbreak Toys has your item. The company has a set of magnets selling for about $13 that has all the iPhone home page icons on individual magnets.
Guitarists that would like to be able to record their jam session on the iPhone have a new cable that allows just that. The cable is called the Guitarbud and lets an electric guitar be connected to the iPhone along with a set of headphones.
This summer when Apple is rumored to be offering the iPhone OS 4.0 update, said update is supposed to include multitasking support. The ability to reply a signal or text without leaving a game or webpage I am using would be brilliant.
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Street Fighter on iPhone, EA Sports Active 2.0, Beta 4 of OS 3.2 SDK surfaces
March 10, 2010
If you are a fan of old school horizontal fighters, Street Fighter IV is now on the iPhone. The game can be had for about $10 and there is no free trial version offered.
The new EA Sports Active 2.0 system will be available for the Wii, PS3, and iPhone when it launches. The system has a wireless control, arm and leg straps that sent knowledge to the app about your workout.
Apple has reportedly pushed out the fourth beta offering in the iPhone OS 3.2 SDK. The new version is said to be for development only and can’t be used for submitting apps.
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