We’ve already wrote that the new iPhone firmware is coming. Heck we’ve even see the video demoing all — or some of — the new features. But apparently, there’s more coming… According to MacScoop, Jobs&Co will unveil the new iPhone firmware during this year’s MacWorld Expo. The reports obtained claim the software update will among…
Apple files patent application to use iPhone to purchase “to-go” items – no more waiting in line
It seems Steve Jobs may be just as tired of waiting in long-lines at the local Starbucks as we are. Wouldn’t it be great if we could use our media player or cellphone to wirelessly order a cup of coffee ahead of time and simply stroll into the brick-and-mortor shop to pick up our cup…
Video: iPhone firmware 1.1.3
We’ve already seen the very, very brief video demonstration of the upcoming iPhone firmware. This time GearLive, the folks who broke the news, went one step further proving it’s not a Photoshop scam, but a real thing. What follows is a short video demonstration of the new iPhone firmware’s features. Enjoy!
A guy turns his Sony Ericsson W52S into an iPhone; Or not?
With all those highly advanced phones, we thought Japanese won’t buy into all the iPhone hype. And while we’re not sure whether Apple will be able to repeat its success from the U.S. market, we’ve spotted a Japanese guy who seemed so desperate to get an iPhone that he made his already uber-cool Sony Ericsson…
iPhone firmware 1.1.3 leaked; Kills third-party apps – improves Google Maps, other things
Just in time for the New Year’s eve, we have a new iPhone firmware version 1.1.3 leaked. As with the previous releases, the upcoming firmware update will kill your third-party apps and make your beloved device work with Apple’s carrier of choice only. That means you should be careful when this update becomes alive, especially…
Meizu M8 not an iPhone clone after all? Has three buttons instead of one
File this under “yeah, right” but apparently the world’s most known iPhone clone will sport three, instead of a single button. According to the image above which is said to be the back of Meizu’s latest prototype, the M8 may distance itself from Apple’s handset. And while we’ve now idea how will this reflect in…
Here’s another iPhone award – ComputerWorld names iPhone as 2nd most innovative product in 2007
Frankly, we’re getting a little tired of people lauding the iPhone as the greatest thing since lithium-ion batteries. While Google Gears gets top honors in ComputerWorld‘s Top 25 Most Innovative Products of 2007, Apple’s iPhone grabs the No. 2 spot in this list. While David Pogue gives the iPhone’s Visual Voicemail top-billing, ComputerWorld mentions that…
iPhone Visual Voicemail is 2007’s best feature
We’ve seen our fair share of cool things this year – that’s 2007, in case you were confused. And, we’re sure David Pogue, the New York Times‘ tech columnist, has gotten hit mitts on more gadgets than we could ever hope to grope. With the year winding down Mr. Pogue has posted up a list…
Rumor: Next-gen Apple Newton is a bigger iPhone
Apple would do well to bring back the cult/niche-classic PDA from years-past. The Apple Newton in modern form would be a great mobile computer indeed. With widespread rumors that Apple is working to bring back the Apple Newton, we’re hearing whispers that the new Newton will essentially be a much bigger iPhone. Ok, this isn’t…
Jailbroken iPhone among Wired’s top 10 gadgets of the year
Kudos to Wired! Yeah, their selection of the Apple iPhone as one of the top 10 gadgets of the year — and the only mobile phone on the list — will certainly spur some controversy around the Web, but that’s not the point here. Instead of picking the regular, out-of-box iPhone, they went for the…