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Along with sharing information with social networking services, Apple’s patent includes a system for quickly exchanging data with other people. For example, a user could share their contacts, calendars, task lists, photos and more from their iPhone to someone else’s iPhone, iPod touch and presumably an iPad.The patent also includes an automated system for exchanging…

The new iPhone will allegedly ship with a 960×640 resolution display that uses in-plane switching (IPS) and fringe-field switching (FFS) technologies, which should offer better viewing angles and improved visibility in sunlight. It will also include a 512MB Arm Cortex A8 processor, doubling the amount of memory available to the device compared to the iPhone…

If the labels are accurate and do identify the processor powering Apple’s as-yet unannounced iPhone 4G as being an A4, it would be the first iPhone not to use a third-party processor. Among the unknowns, of course, is the clock speed of the processor inside the prototype, let alone what Apple might actually ship. The…

The problem with that theory is that the iPhone’s screen looks dinkier now even when the iPad is not around.  I’m a pinball fan and use to enjoy playing The Deep and Wild West Pinball on my iPhone a lot. Since I started playing them on the iPad (they’ve been combined and upgraded into one…

As seen in the image below, AmpliTube iRig has a 1/4” input for plugging in your guitar or bass. On the other end of the device is a cable that plugs into your iPhone through its headphone jack, along with another line out for your headphones, earphones, or powered speakers. The AmpliTube for iPhone mobile…

The company said that each image comes with information and tips, and the app provides a gallery-based navigation system for choosing the image you wish to examine. Eye Illusions 1.0 is priced at US$0.99, and is available now at the App Store. Eye Illusions Screenshot

Wrapsol ultra is, at least according to its maker, “The world’s strongest, easiest and fastest-to-apply drop + scratch protection system for the Apple iPhone 3GS.” Put another way, it’s a transparent precision-cut film coating that protects your iPhone.    Now I am a big fan of film protection products for iPhones and iPods (and now,…

NovoThink has introduced an iPhone all-in-one charger and case with two unique features: It is solar powered and it automatically kicks in when needed.This case is attractive, not heavy, but a bit wider at bottom than some charger cases. It won’t fit so easily in a pocket, but then it is not supposed to.  The…

This is a great little product. I saw it at Macworld and was pleased when I was asked to review it. It is a charger for iPods and iPhones that will go anywhere and only requires a wall socket to work. Using The Product Folded up the unit fits in my hand, and I have…

Konnet has released two new products.  One is just for the iPhone 3G or 3Gs and the other is for all the iPhones, most of the iPod Touches, and some of the iPod Nanos.   They are quite different from each other, but either would make good gifts for the Spring and Summer holidays of Mother’s…

Among the iPhone/iPod Touch apps on display at Macworld 2010 were two that are allow users to send colorful postcards to other iPhone and iPod Touch users as well as to anyone else with an email address.  For one of the apps that also extends to Twitter and Facebook.  Here is a look at what…

Assuming this report is accurate, what exactly are the iPad-related implications (beyond the obvious one) of Jobs’ answer? In particular, how might it affect which iPad (Wi-Fi-only vs. Wi-Fi + 3G) you should buy? But wait! Before answering these questions, you may want answers to some more fundamental ones. Questions such as: “What is Internet…

Are you sick of the handful of overused, cartoonish ringtones included with your iPhone?  Does the miniscule selection of overpriced iPhone ringtones in the iTunes Store leave you cold?  Are your GarageBand skills insufficient to create decent-sounding iPhone ringtones?   If you answered yes to any or all of the questions above I implore you to…

The JADE Rainbow iPhone CaseThe case also includes a mirror screen protector, anti-fingerprint screen protector, crystal Apple logo, a clear film logo protection sheet, cleaning cloth, and wallet-sized iPhone stand.JADE Polish Rainbow Swarovski case is priced at US$39.

Over the years we’ve reviewed dozens of iPhone and iPod cases and we’ve tried to focus on products that are unique, offer superior functionality, or both. Conversely, we usually avoid reviewing cases that have no distinguishing features. I’m happy to report that the Voi! Lorem™ iPhone case meets or exceeds our criteria — it’s unique,…

Many have complained that the problem would have been solved if Apple allowed us to swap out the battery. I’m not convinced. The more I use my iPhone the more I need to use it for important things. If the battery runs down during an important call I don’t want to stop the call to…

There are several apps that attempt to come to the rescue here, but none are ideal. Apps such as iPrintApp and Print Magic have gotten mostly terrible reviews, with many people claiming that they cannot get the apps to work at all, at least not with their printers. When I tried Print Magic, I couldn’t…

“While we are upbeat about the possibility of a tablet and acknowledge the incremental impact of a tablet device to our model,” the analyst wrote, “we are growing even more enthusiastic about the iPhone’s potential upgrade cycle this summer, which could last longer than usual — well into FY11 when Verizon could come aboard in…

Some iPhone users may find that the supplied earbuds plus mic or a Bluetooth earpiece is all they need for voice operations on the iPhone. However, others may prefer a more capable, tangle-free true headset plus microphone for extended, battery free, conversations in the office. The Aerial7 Chopper 2 does exactly that. Introduction A Bluetooth…

Episode two continues Arok’s search as players hunt, fish, cut stones, paint animated frescoes and take part in the ceremonies that will make them members of the Lascaux Cave artist tribe. The game is based on France’s real Lascaux Cave, where some of the most interesting prehistoric drawings ever found can still be viewed today.Coladia…

Acrobat.com is a service from Adobe that lets users create PDF documents, share files, collaborate on projects, and more. Acrobat.com is free, but requires an Adobe ID to use.Acrobat.com Mobile is free and available for download at Apple’s iTunes-based App Store.

News of a Magic Mouse-like touch-sensitive case for the fourth generation iPhone came through an anonymous source speaking to analyst Robert Chen of Goldman Sachs. Apple’s Magic Mouse includes a multi-touch surface that supports taps and gestures for navigation and selection instead of traditional buttons.Should Apple actually include touch support in the case, the entire…

The Korean newspaper said that KT, a local wireless carrier, claimed that it has been in negotiations with Apple for a while on carrying the next iPhone model, and that it might be released in April “at the earliest.” Curiously, the KT source also said that it would be offered to high-profile corporate customers first.…