T-Mobile Sues Starbucks Over Wi-Fi iPhone Deal
T-Mobile USA has decided to step forward and press charges against Starbucks, the internationally infamous coffee and coffeehouse chain, claiming that they secretly colluded with AT&T to offer free Wi-Fi Internet access in its cafes. The problem with this is that T-Mobile and Starbucks had already made an exclusive agreement for this matter, with T-Mobile [...]
Softbank Get iPhone in Japan
The SoftBank Mobile Corporation announced earlier today that they have signed an agreement with Apple that involves bringing the iPhone to Japan later this year. We already discussed the past rumor of DoCoMo bringing the iPhone to Japan and most of us thought this was a sure thing, but with this announcement there are sure [...]
Brando’s Super Grip for iPhone
The iPhone may be an aesthetically appealing device, but we all know how easy it is to drop and damage any device. Now, thanks to Brando’s Super Grip for the iPhone, this will no longer have to be of concern to you. The Super Grip helps protect your iPhone from falls, ensuring a long life [...]
Launch Date of 3G iPhone Finally Confirmed
Although it was suspected for a while now, what with O2 boss spilling the beans and other related incidents, the hints and rumors have all been put to rest, as finally the launch date of the 3G iPhone has been confirmed – June 9th. Sources close to the 3G iPhone launch reported this information to [...]
DIOTEK Develops Handwriting Recognition Software for iPhone
DIOTEK has announced the development of handwriting recognition software for the iPhone. Named DioPen, this newly developed software is an input method that allows writing letters on capacitive touchscreen of Apple’s iPhone by using bare fingertip. The DioPen software is able to recognize Korean, Chinese and English/European characters and digits written in cursive, print or [...]
3G iPhone already developed, says iPhone chip-maker Infineon
German chip manufacturer Infineon, who supplies the chips inside the Apple iPhone, has made a bold statement to a magazine called Wirtschaftswoche regarding the existence of a 3G/UMTS iPhone. According to the article, Apple’s 3G iPhone is already developed, and although at first glance it looks much like the original version, it will indeed be [...]
First iPhone 2 Pics?
A couple months ago we reported on the iPhone 2, and now it is possible that the very first pictures of this model have been found. There was not much information released alongside the pics, but our source says they received two photos not seen on the net that were possibly those of the iPhone [...]
iPhone Comes to Canada
We have brought you news on the iPhone before, including the recent launch in India, and now there is another launch to report. This is some fantastic news for residents of the Great White North – the iPhone is finally heading to Canada. It seemed like it would never happen with millions of people across [...]
iPhone Available With New Text Plan for Customers With Disabilities
AT&T reported today that the iPhone has been made even more accessible, with a text plan that caters to customers who are deaf or have a hearing or speech disability. As stated on the AT&T website: Today, AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) announced a new Text Accessibility Plan (TAP) for iPhone, designed to give iPhone customers with [...]
Apple iPhone Launch in India
It is expected that the much-awaited launch of the Apple iPhone in India will take place this September. This is a more significant release of the iPhone than usual because to date Indians have had to illegally buy, unlock and then use these devices if they want to take advantage of the technology. The launch [...]
iPhone used for voice communications less than half of the time in US
iSuppli, a US market research corporation has come out with some interesting information regarding the usage of iPhone. According to the survey data, iPhone owners use their device for voice communications only 46.5% of the time, compared to 71.7% among users of all types of mobile phones. Instead of talking, they spend more time browsing [...]
Nike+ Coming to iPhone and iPod Touch
More information has just been released from Nike headquarters in Oregon. Mark Wilson reports that he has just had a talk with a Nike+ spokesperson regarding where the running companion is headed following the arrival of miCoach. He informs us that: The first piece of news is that Nike+ will definitely be extending its compatibility [...]
Vodafone gets exclusive on UMTS iPhone 3G next Spring. Maybe
Italian site Morse.it reports that Vodafone has signed an agreement with Apple for the exclusive distribution rights to 3G iPhone UMTS. The UMTS iPhone 3G will be launched next spring, simultaneously in all countries where Vodafone operates. The new 3G UMTS iPhone should be announced after Christmas, or early next year (Macworld Expo?), so as [...]
First spy pics of iPhone Nano?
The rumors about the upcoming iPhone Nano has started circulating around the net even before the original iPhone hit the stores. Apple’s patents confirmed that Apple is exploring quite a few possibilities of the smaller iPod Nano like phone. There was full screen iPhone Nano with touchpanel at the bottom, there even was an iPhone [...]
iPhone Nano is real
Few weeks ago we told you about Apple’s patent application that describes possible iPhone Nano. This patent application caused a lot of hoopla and speculation around the net, with JP Morgan analyst Kevin Chang confirming it’s existence through his sources in supply channel and predicting the launch of iPhone Nano before Christmas. And don’t forget [...]
T-Mobile accidentally opens iPhone section on it’s German online store
As the European launch of an iPhone approaches, the speculation about which mobile operator will become an exclusive distributor for it, increases. Now German magazine Focus online reports that T-Mobile may be the winner of Apple iPhone’s distribution rights in Germany. The report is based on an accidental find of the iPhone section in T-Mobile [...]
Cheap and simple iPhone Nano for your Grandma
With more then half a million iPhones sold in the first few days after launch we know that it’s a great device. It’s a revolutionary phone, it’s a full screen video iPod, it’s an internet browsing device, it’s an e-mail messaging device, it’s a….. Well, it’s a small computer that you can put in your [...]
Apple “tax” for iPhone accessories may be in the works
Perhaps one of the biggest surprises to Apple that came with the wild success of an iPod, was the emergence of the vibrant ecosystem of various iPod accessories. Somewhat belatedly Apple moved to capitalize on this ecosystem by introducing 10% tax for the right to display “Made for iPod” logo on various add-ons. As with [...]
Next Gen iPod and iPhone Nano: Full Screen with TouchPanel at the Bottom
With introduction of an iPhone, Apple opened our eyes to the possibilities of full screen touch interfaces. But such interfaces have one drawback – there’s a limit how small you can make it. It would be difficult to put such an interface on iPod Nano – with your finger covering a better part of touchscreen, [...]
New iPhone Docking Station. Apple Tablet next?
When there were only iPods, docking and synchronizing them with with your Mac or PC was a pretty straightforward proposition. You just put your iPod into a docking cradle and it works. But what about iPhone? It can work both in horizontal and vertical position. Which way should you dock it? Any way, says Apple. [...]