May 17
Intel Germany CEO Spills on Atom-Based Mini-Tablet iPhone
Through the fabulously true-to-life magic of machine translation comes word from ZDNet.de that Intel Germany CEO Hannes Schwaderer has confirmed an upcoming, larger (more tablet-y?) “version of the iPhone” based on Intel’s Atom platform. Supposedly, the beefier unit size isn’t due to the Atom chipset, but to the previously rumored bigger 720×480 display.
This adds to past rumors of a mystery Apple device making use of Atom, though Schwaderer’s supposed semantic choice calling it a “version of the iPhone” seems odd, given that Atom is designed more for UMPCs than traditional mobile devices. Also, too much bigger and it’s not much of a phone-sized gadget anymore—more like a mini-tablet or as Jesus has called this particular phantasm, the Son of Newton. As always, we’ll believe it when see it. [ZDNet.de via MacRumors]
May 17
Google’s Vic Gundotra on the iPhone
I’ve got a story over at the Mothership about Google’s iPhone plans, in which Vic Gundotra, the company’s vice president of engineering, talks about Google’s commitment to producing native apps for the iPhone. (It’s part of a larger profile of Google’s Mac development efforts that I wrote, just in case…
May 17
Tip o the Week: iPhone an iWallet?
Can your iPhone be an electronic wallet? Maybe you are one of THOSE people that carries a massive, 2-inch-thick wallet stuffed with numerous credit cards, membership cards, fast-food punch cards, license, insurance card, etc. What if you could carry your iPhone instead of your wallet? Read this week’s Tip to find out how! Thanks to Lifehacker.com’s […]
May 17
O2 fuels 3G iPhone frenzy as Bharti says deal signed for India
Telefonica’s O2 subsidiary, the exclusive provider of Apple’s iPhone to the UK and Ireland, has stoked anticipation of a 3G model with fresh comments Wednesday. Meanwhile, Bharti Airtel has signed a deal that will make it the second iPhone provider i…
May 17
Where, oh where, have my iPhones gone?
We’ve been hearing about shortages of iPhones from UK provider O2 and reseller Carphone Warehouse, but up until this weekend, the Apple Stores seemed to still have them in stock. Unfortunately, now it seems that this iPhone famine has hit the online Apple Stores in both the US and…
May 17
AT&T Flip Flops on One iPhone Policy
I’ve come to the conclusion that AT&T just loves toying with us when it comes to the iPhone. Just days after limiting buyers to a single iPhone, it’s back to the old threefer rule—apparently they found enough iPhones lying around in a closet somewhere to go back to biz as usual. [InfoWeek via Crave]
May 17
TimeCapsule
TimeCapsule is a great looking backup application which allows you to save various states of applications in your iPhone. Here’s some of the apps it works with so far: AddressBook s contacts, Call History, Calendar, Installer s sources (restore may not work due to permission problem in some firmwares, refer to FAQs for solution), Map s bookmarks & […]
May 17
Rumor Smashed: AT&T’s iPhone Black Reference Just Placeholder Text
An AT&T spokesperson just told us that the iPhone Black dropdown reference on the AT&T Wireless website is just a temporary placeholder. The spokesperson says that it was used over the weekend for a “scheduled catalog update,” distinguishing the various iPhone models (4GB, 8GB and 16GB). Sorry dudes, the 3G iPhone is probably not called the iPhone Black. Unless, of course, the spokesperson was just covering AT&T’s butt, which could always be possible.
May 17
SIMable May Be Easiest Way to Unlock 3G GSM Phones
A company called SIMable has produced a little chip that they call the “10-second solution” for unlocking carrier-tethered GSM handsets. The gimmick is that, instead of unlocking the phone itself—and risking invalidation of your warranty— the chip works on the SIM card, provided you punch a hole in the SIM.
Yes, I said “punch a hole.” The SIMable card lies flat against the SIM, and you first have to perform the following surgical procedure. At least the hole-puncher comes free with the 16.99 chip:
For certain 3G phones including the 8GB Nokia N95, Nokia E51, Sony Ericsson W200 and others to maintain “full 3G functionality,” you will have to make an addition cut to the card itself:
It’s not clear if SIMable is shipping to the US, though there’s no reason to believe it wouldn’t work here. There’s also no mention of Apple’s iPhone on the site, although the Inquirer mentions it in the first paragraph of their own writeup. Hopefully SIMable is just getting around to that, after testing on 70 or so other, more popular phones.
Update: Corrections were made to the post following some clarifying comments (thanks!). As far as this being a copy of other products, that may very well be the case, although SIMable maintains that it is not:
NOTE - SIMable is not linked in any way to other similar products and enables full 3G functionality. We include a free customised cutting press ruling out any messing around with scissors.
[SIMable via The Inquirer]
May 17
Trivia Why?s Daily Quiz
Specifically created for the iPhone and iPod Touch but playable in any modern web browser, Trivia Why’s Daily Quiz keeps you sharp with a few minutes of exercise for the left side of your brain and a touch of wit for the right. Know all the answers? Congratulations, you’re a trivia genius! Not so sharp […]
May 17
iCalls
iCalls allows logging and viewing of all phone calls. ( beta ) Version 0.6.1 The iPhone’s usage statistic is not perfect. It displays the total call time only. iCall can check the total incoming and outcoming call limit within the specific date range you choose. There are also more incoming and outcoming call details which can be found in […]
May 17
AT&T page hints at second iPhone model
What are you playin’ at, AT&T? Some tipsters pointed out to Engadget that the My Account page on AT&T Wireless’s site now provides you with two options after you select Apple as your phone manufacturer: the run-of-the-mill, ordinary, “iPhone” and the mysterious “iPhone Black.” Cue the suspenseful music. I snapped…
May 17
When should you buy an iPhone?
Filed under: iPod Family, Retail, iPhone
As iPhone channels continue to run dry, more and more readers have asked whether now would be a good time to buy an iPhone or not — assuming you could even find one. Our Mike Rose suggested that dry channels might indicate that Apple is trying to avoid that whole “if a new model appears within 15 days of purchase” nightmare. If he’s right, expect to see a flood of refurb units hit Apple and AT&T just after the new 3G unit is introduced.
The first generation iPhone is an absolutely fabulous device and there’s nothing to indicate that it won’t be 100% compatible with new firmware for a long time to come. Price cuts on previous generation units make them an especially good match to hacking and unlocking. You can be enjoying your new iPhone while waiting out the inevitable 3G price drop or the move to newer generation technology.
With Apple, there’s a distinct consumer advantage to buying about 6-months behind the trend. As a delayed adopter, you buy all the beauty of the new technology while getting that (plus all the software updates and fixes) at a slightly lower price.
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May 17
deviantArt brings maverick media to iPhones
Filed under: Internet, iPhone
Website deviantART has been the source of quite a bit of eye candy for Mac users. Mike from deviantART informs us that they are “huge” fans of Apple products, so it’s no surprise that — as of quite recently — visiting the site on your iPhone will yield a new, iPhone-friendly browsing experience.
Feel like checking out the latest or most popular work by the deviantART community while you’re on the go? Point your iPhone (or iPod touch) to http://www.deviantart.com.
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May 17
iPhone gets Singapore, Philippines deal and second carrier in Australia, India
If you’ve started to get sick of all the iPhone carrier deal announcements, well, that’s probably because you either don’t live in any of the countries already named, or you do and have an unlocked phone. Either way, try to keep in mind those less fortunate than yourself. Adding to…
