AT&T have announced plans to sell a contract-free Apple iPhone 3G, although they will not allow users pre-pay service but instead still require a standard monthly plan.  Both the 8GB and 16GB version of the handset will be on offer, priced at $599 and $699 respectively. That's a $300 premium over and above the standard, contract price.  Assuming you're willing to commit ... continued »

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch an OLED-based iPhone, along with OLED notebooks and displays, according to sources at LG in Korea.  Australian publication Smarthouse claims that Apple have already produced a prototype netbook with an OLED display, and potentially touch-screen capabilities too. As well as the touch-sensitivity, LG are apparently also working on a display coating that will reduce or eliminate ... continued »

One developer was successfully tethering his iPhone 3G to his laptop over USB, MacRumors wrote. Steve Troughton-Smith, the hacker, is now working on the same thing but through Bluetooth connection. continued »

A while ago, AT&T announced prices for customers who were not eligible for an upgrade. From March 26, AT&T are offering 8GB and 16GB iPhones at a no commitment price. continued »

Following the announcement iPhone OS 3.0 by Apple, one of the hottest discussions is what it means to the iPhone in term of facing its potential rival Palm's Pre.  It's interesting to compare them in three big areas: search, synchronization and background applications. continued »

A recent study found that 29.4% of all online searches for consumer electronics among UK Internet users were mobile phones. According to web traffic analysts at Hitwise, Apple's iPhone leads the Top 5 most-searched gadget brands, with Nokia grabbing second place. continued »

Finally, online movie ticketing service Fandango is out for the iPhone as a free download, allowing users to preview trailers, find local theaters, and even buy up to 10 tickets at a time. "If you're into movies, however, the Fandango app is literally, the ticket," TUAW wrote. continued »

Thanks to the iPhone's technology, nothing is impossible now. Indie artists and labels can create their own iPhone apps with affordable pricing and less effort -- in term of technology and back-office aspects. They can use a new self-service platform called Mobile Roadie from Fluidesign. continued »

Yeah, there's no doubt that iPhone is becoming a popular gaming platform among mobile users now. There are at least two reasons: (1) the statistics of iPhones  sold and  games apps on the App Store; and (2) the latest features on the device's OS which enriches the upcoming gaming development. continued »

Of all the upcoming iPhone and iPod touch games, one of the most eagerly anticipated has been Metal Gear Solid Touch.  Now video of the actual gameplay has prompted some to wonder whether the UI is entirely satisfactory, given that much of the time the player's thumbs are covering up the action. Announced last December, even the news that it was ... continued »

Two years late but better than never, the most-asked-for feature -- Copy and Paste -- is finally here for iPhone 3.0. It didn’t arrive as a surprise to us as it was disclosed by Digg founder, Kelvin Rose, couple days before the event took place. That, together with MMS support are being addressed at today’s Apple event. continued »

Two major improvements in the upcoming iPhone 3.0 OS will include Apple Push System and with embedded Google Map for 3rd Party developers. The upcoming push services are introduced to cut off connections running in the background to preserve battery life while maintaining system performance at high level. continued »