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Apple is offering three sizes, 16GB (US$199 with contract), 32GB ($299), and 64GB ($399) for the first time. The device is also a world phone, meaning that one device will work on all of the company’s carrier partners, one of which is Sprint, the first time Apple has offered the device through the #3 carrier…

1. Apple started out with the classic iPods, that used FireWire 400, using a power adapter called the “Apple iPod Power Adapter.” It’s model number A1003, and the output is 12 watts (12 volts x 1 amp). It’s about 6 cm. on a side, and should be used with older iPods that use FireWire 400.…

The Callet is an iPhone case with versions for iPhone 3G/3GS and iPhone 4. It has a rubbery composition that is sturdy yet very flexible. These cases are designed to fit the openings for each specific phone, and there are versions available for other products as well (e.g., BlackBerry). On the back of each case…

At the end of the day, however, it’s the story and artwork the fans of both mediums shell out the bucks for. Now that tablet devices are widespread the two mediums seem inconsequential. Both comics and graphic novels can look the same on these new devices. They offer new ways to present the images and…

Apple’s new exchange policy in South Korea gives customers the option of getting a new iPhone instead of a refurbished unit for defects found within the first month after purchase. Customers can also choose to have their iPhone repaired for free, or receive a full refund.Replacement iPhones in South Korea: New, not RefurbishedThe new policy…

The Streets of San Francisco… and iPhones So, San Francisco Police say — last week — that they knew nothing about an investigation into an iPhone 5 prototype lost by an employee in a bar in San Francisco. Not unlike the iPhone 4 prototype lost by an employee in a bar in Redwood City a…

The iPhone 5, which may look like the iPhone 4, is available for pre-order in GermanyPre-order slips will be handed out to current Deutsche Telekom customers specifically asking for the next generation iPhone, according to Bloomberg. The carrier isn’t, however, saying when the next iPhone will ship, what features it will have, or how much it will…

Sprint told employees “do not speculate about Sprint getting the iPhone,” according to Sprintfeed, and even told employees to respond to questions by saying “no comment.”The Wall Street Journal added to the growing number of iPhone 5 rumors this month with a report stating that Sprint would carry the new iPhone model on release day,…

Apple didn’t follow its usual iPhone release cycle this year by skipping the late June early July window. Rumors have been claiming the next iPhone model will hit store shelves in September, and a more recent rumor claims October.Reports surfaced earlier this week that China would start selling the iPhone 5 in late October, with…

The idea is that Apple is going to use this new version of the iPhone 4 to go after the lower end of the smartphone market, something the company did with previous generation iPhones starting with the iPhone 3G when the 3GS was introduced. Today, the iPhone 3GS is available for US$49 through AT&T, for…

The app can scan files as email attachments, files on remote servers and files that are already stored on iOS devices, can scan Zip archives, checks Web sites for for phishing URLs, repairs infected files, and auto-updates its malware definitions database.VirusBarrier iOS is priced at US$2.99 and includes a 12 month subscription for malware definition…

Coming Down on Ben I have to say I’m a little disappointed in Barclays Capital analyst Ben Reitzes. It’s not that he didn’t call to wish me happy birthday a few months ago, though he didn’t. It’s not that he’s never publicly endorsed my show, though he hasn’t. No, I’m a little disappointed in Barclays…

iCloud will replace MobileMe, a for-fee and poorly understood (even by Apple it seems) service, with a free suite of services that will make an strive to keep all your applications on all your devices, be they mobile or home based, in sync so that you can have your digital stuff with you no matter…

The issues are manyfold: Firstly, customers can only buy iPhones from its authorized resellers and from carriers Aircel and Bharti airtel. Relating to this, while customer can buy unlocked iPhones from these same outlets, the price of a locked phone is similar to that of an unlocked phone. The complaint appears to allege that carriers…

Here’s a good idea – create an app that tells you how to use your iPhone. Include all sorts of info about the different built-in and included apps and services, and update it whenever a new feature appears. Make sure there are plenty of photos and screen shots, and make it well organized so that…

The dictionary is from Merriam-Webster, likely the most recognized English language reference on the planet, so you know the reference will be good, and the app doesn’t disappoint. Queried words produce a list of meanings along with a list of synonyms and antonyms, as well as usage examples and audio pronunciation. What it doesn’t give…

Keynote, Pages, & Numbers “Now you can use Keynote, Pages and Numbers on iPhone and iPod touch to create amazing presentations, documents and spreadsheets right in the palm of your hand,” Philip Schiller, senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing for Apple, said in a statement. “The incredible Retina display, revolutionary Multi-Touch interface and our…

MacRumors managed to get ahold of the Craigslist ad before it was pulled. The listing, titled “IPHONE 5 CASTING (LA),” claims to be looking for actors for an iPhone 5 commercial to be shot in the Los Angeles area, but lists the payment for the job as £4500, which seems like an odd pay rate…

iPhone 4 hitting India this FridayBoth companies are aggressively pursuing iPhone customers with the launch. “With a robust roll out of Aircel’s 3G services in 13 circles across India, the launch of iPhone 4 will allow our consumers to truly savour the 3G experience,” commented Aircel Director Sandip Das.Despite an Airtel spokesperson confirming the carrier…

Rumors say curved glass coming to iPhone 5Unnamed industry sources, according to DigiTimes, claim the Cupertino-based company has already bought between 200 and 300 glass cutting machines to help get manufactures on board since they apparently aren’t excited about investing in the equipment necessary to make the glass for Apple’s phones.The cutting machines are currently…

This information isn’t particularly relevant to anyone outside the rarefied field of chip nerds and those curious about what their iPhones are made of — and possibly Apple’s competition. The chip involved, for instance, was “white labeled,” meaning that the normal branding and manufacturing information was not printed on it (as you can see in…

The Fastest-Selling Portable Gaming System: Guinness said Apple moved 1.5 million iPhone 4 units on the first day of availability, making it the fastest selling portable gaming system in history. This company compared it to Sony selling 200,000 PlayStation Portables on launch day in 2005 and Nintendo taking a week to move its first 500,000…

Velocomp said the iBike Phone Booth Bicycle Mount is water and shock resistant, and that it’s made from the same materials used to make modern bicycle helmets. The case is also water resistant. iBike Dash CC Features: Includes ANT+ speed sensor with optional sensors for cadence and HR. User customizable touch screens display cycling information…

The SafPWR Fusion Lithium Polymer battery plus case for the iPhone 4 is incredibly slim, hardly adds any size, but doubles the battery life. The Fusion can deliver power immediately when the iPhone is inserted, or it can remain in stand by mode. This reviewer was impressed. The battery in the iPhone 4 has a…