This year's launch was more low-key than last year's About 30 people were waiting outside Apple's store in the Ginza district of Tokyo when the doors opened at 7 a.m. and more turned up during the first 30 minutes of sales. Apple had allowed customers to reserve the phone and the time they would pick it up, which led to a smaller but more orderly launch. Japan is one of six countries where the handset went on sale Friday. It also launched in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Ireland and... Read more...
Twitterrific is confirmed that its iPhone version is affected. The Twitpocalypse, while an amusing concept in principle, may not have passed uneventfully. Twitterrific, the popular Twitter app, has now confirmed (on Twitter) reports from our readers that its iPhone version is affected.Specifically, the company writes: “Twitterrific 2.0.1 for the iPhone is indeed experiencing problems with the Twitpocalypse. Investigating now, we apologize for the problems.” The Mac... Read more...
What are the "pros and cons" of the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G? Which one is right for my needs? Like any other purchase, only you can make the decision whether or not the iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G is the right smartphone for you, but you can evaluate the pros and cons to see if your needs are met. This "run down" may be helpful in making a decision: Pros (All Models): Thin, sleek design. Bright, high-resolution display designed for video playback. Slick "multi-touch" interface, "self... Read more...
Being a tester of browsers who's recently purchased an iPhone 3GS, I wondered how the device's browser performed on the most commonly used benchmark, SunSpider JavaScript Benchmark. I had a hunch that the iPhone's version of Safari, which performs snappily on the desktop compared with Internet Explorer, would be stiff competition for today's Windows XP-based netbooks. Little did I suspect the degree of whoopass the 3GS would unload on that inexpensive little Atom-based portable. My iPhone 3GS,... Read more...
Now tha the dust has settled over the iPhone 3G S launch, comparisons are inevitable. Is Apple getting ahead in the race for producing a gadget that can replicate all functions of your laptop? A closer examination of iPhone 3G S and its competitors is in order. The BlackBerry Bold is the nearest competitor that deserves a closer look. The comparison needs to be identical to comparing say two tennis players. The aspects to be compared would be mail, browser, ease of typing or the touch-tap and... Read more...
Apple has published a very interesting patent application in which they explore how to provide a Karaoke experience on the iPhone. Not only would users be able to sing along with their favorite songs, but Apple wants to give real-time feedback to singers letting them know how they are doing. The systems and methods for providing users with real-time feedback while they are singing on key/pitch and providing real-time feedback to the user while the karaoke song is being sung. The... Read more...
In its press release announcing sales of one million iPhone 3GS units in the device’s first weekend on sale, Apple quietly changed its naming scheme for the new device. Previously referred to in all official Apple communication as the “iPhone 3G S,” yesterday’s PR referred to it as the “iPhone 3GS.” Indeed, a quick check of Apple’s press info site shows that they retroactively changed the name in the release announcing the device, although it appears the company is taking... Read more...
Time flies when you’re having fun: and nothing has given the tech world more giggles over the last year than Apple’s kick-start of the App revolution. Today, the iPhone App Store turns 1, marking 12 months since it gave the mobile industry a thorough shake-up. Like Apple or loathe it, you have to respect the speed in which the company has transformed the devices in our pockets. Whether you own an iPhone or not, you’re certain to have felt its influence. From rival manufacturers to network... Read more...
We just heard that iPhone 3G S has a faster processor and double the RAM. Some folks who have been digging through Apple's iPhone 3G S tech specification page have stumbled upon another nice but minor change. iPhone 3G S screen will come with a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, something that is missing in earlier iPhones. have been a minor but frequent complaint from users. Being a touch screen device, Apple's iPhone has always had a problem where greasy fingers... Read more...
Apple already liquid submersion sensors in some of its recent products, but a recent patent application seems to suggest that it is significantly Grander plans in mind to identify and prevent abuse gadget. Described as a "system for collecting consumer abuse and method", the new system appears to use a variety of sensors for different problems that could invalidate the warranty of the device, such as exposure to extreme cold or heat, drops or immersion in liquid. What's more, unlike... Read more...
