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iPhone 3G

iPhone gets quick and easy magnetic lenses

by Shawn Brown on December 30, 2008

We must admit the iPhone’s camera takes a pretty decent picture, but for some that is not enough. Some people are paying up to $100 for a case that has a built in lens. This makes it hard to put on and remove. Luckily for us USB Fever has come up with quite a pleasant alternative that works for anyone. USB Fever is now offering three tiny magnetic lenses that do ... continued »

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Stay connected to friends with Pinger Phone

by Shawn Brown on December 22, 2008

Pinger, a leading provider of mobile communication services has announced their new Pinger Phone application for managing and communicating with phone contacts as well as with friends on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. Users can see IM status in their contacts and elect to call, text, instant message, email or even send a Facebook, MySpace or Twitter message, all from one simple menu. The application is not available not only for the ... continued »

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Taiwan will get the iPhone 3G on December 13th

by Shawn Brown on December 2, 2008

The largest operator in the Taiwan region, Chunghwa Telecom, has finally given us a date when they will be releasing the iPhone 3G in Taiwan. Looks like those who have had to wait for so long will finally get their hands on the iPhone 3G in less than two weeks. The company said it would sell iPhones exclusively for an unspecified period, with a two-year service contract carrying a minimal month ... continued »

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Another iPhone 3G ad bites the dust in the UK

by Brenda Stokes on November 28, 2008

Wow, the advertising conditions in the UK are pretty strict! An Apple ad was pulled earlier this year, but now another iPhone 3G ad was pulled from UK TV because it apparently exaggerated the performance speed of the iPhone 3G. The ad shows the iPhone speeding along between web pages and other applications super fast, but the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received complaints by 17 people that the ad was misleading. Sure, ... continued »

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iPhone 2.2 SDK offers up TV out functions

by Brenda Stokes on November 28, 2008

Looks like the latest iPhone 2.2 SDK has a few surprises built-in. For one, the updated MediaPlayer framework can make it possible to export live video to your TV. I know it sounds crazy, but it is totally possible, and we've posted a video to prove it. MPTVOutWindow class makes it so your iPhone can transmit video straight from itself to a TV connected to it. So, instead of viewing videos ... continued »

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Google acknowledges skirting App Store rules

by Brenda Stokes on November 26, 2008

It seems Google has confirmed the notion that Google Mobile uses APIs that are undocumented, opening up the ability to use the built-in proximity sensor in the iPhone for verbal searches. This goes against the iPhone SDK, which states developers can only use APIs that Apple published within the kit. Google was quick to dismiss more serious claims that they were linking to dynamic frameworks, however. So what's the big deal ... continued »

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Mobiles.co.uk gets the iPhone 3G

by Brenda Stokes on November 26, 2008

It seems like everyday a new retailer is getting their hands on an Apple product. Today, it was announced Mobiles.co.uk now will be selling the iPhone 3G in the UK. This is actually the first time the phone has been sold in the UK by any other retailer than Apple, Carphone Warehouse or O2. The retailer is offering up the 8GB black model and the 16GB black and white models of ... continued »

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