The Apple iPhone and iPhone 3G cracked the mass consumer market with their sub-$200 price-tag on the entry-level 8GB iPhone 3G. But, considering that most of the US wireless ecosystem is populated by lower-end handsets that undercut the iPhone 3G’s already attractive $200 price-point, the iPhone and iPhone 3G are still premium hardware offerings. So,…
Illusion Labs’ Touchgrind multi-touch iPhone game for skateboard fans
There are a lot of iPhone applications and games that take advantage of the iPhone’s multi-touch display. But, it’s not everyday that we come across a truly unique iPhone game that takes the multi-touch interface to new heights. Illusion Labs has released a game trailer for their upcoming “Touchgrind” iPhone gaming title. “Touchgrind” caters to…
Rocketship Apple: flight continues – iPhone deployed!
Rocketship Apple’s flight thus far has been largely without incident (see here and here if you are wondering what on earth I am on about…) – and now phase 2 has been deployed! The iPhone 3G has landed at my “moon base”, and having been set up, is now performing VERY nicely! There have been…
Softbank to offer iPhone 3G users 1-Seg TV tuner / battery-pack add-on
Looking to continue on the success of their iPhone 3G, Softbank has announced that they will be launching a terrestrial TV tuner / battery-pack add-on for the Japanese iPhone 3G market. The iPhone 3G has been criticized for its lack of the TV-tuner capabilities that much of the Japanese market demands in their handsets. Still,…
Softbank: iPhone 3G helped boost profits and subscriber growth
Things are looking good for Japan’s iPhone carrier, Softbank. Ever since the Japanese wireless carrier signed on as Apple’s iPhone 3G carrier partner, Softbank has seen their bottom line moving onwards and upwards. Even in the face of flagging mobile phone sales amidst a global financial downturn, strong iPhone 3G sales helped Softbank increase their…
Apple sneaks in MobileMe server updates improving iPhone experience
iPhone and iPhone 3G users with MobileMe subscriptions have been patiently waiting for Apple to get their push-email service up to par with Apple’s usually top-notch products. The struggle to find the silver lining in Apple’s MobileMe service has started to become a bit easier as Apple refines the service. And, in their quest to…
Senator McCain gets an iPhone app, too; Unofficial, that is
Barack Obama is not the only one with the cool iPhone app, any more. Republican presidential candidate just got one of its own. The application not official, though, and it’s not made to promote McCain. Rather it’s designed to mock him in a funny way, allowing you to have fun with your senator. Sorry fans…
iPhone owners get FREE access to AT&T WiFi HotSpots! (Finally)
It’s been a long and winding road, but it looks like AT&T has finally gotten their act together and is now offering iPhone owners FREE access to their AT&T WiFi HotSpots around the US, including those AT&T WiFi HotSpots in Starbucks coffee houses. We’ve been expecting AT&T to give iPhone owners free WiFi service through…
iPod Shuffle – new colours, still great value
I am a fan of convergent mobile devices (i.e. ones that include music players), but every now and then something comes along that is so bitingly simple that you just gotta use it. My iPod Shuffle get use every day without fail, and it’s uber-clever design means it is the only music device I’ll take…
Sonos iPhone application – Control your Sonos Music System from iPhone
The well-heeled tech enthusiasts among us will be happy to hear that Sonos has released an iPhone application that turns their iPhone or iPhone 3G into a remote control for their Sonos Multi-room Music system. The Sonos Controller for iPhone essentially puts the flexibility and power of your Sonos Music system in the palm of…