Apple Insider has uncovered a recently published patent, filed in 2004, that outlines plans for an anti-theft feature for mobile devices. The “acceleration-based theft detection system” could, possibly, apply to the iPhone – which we all know is packed with accelerometers. Upon sensing erratic movements associated with theft (like continuous, rapid motion) the device could…
Apple iPhone get FCC Approval!
That oh-so-important stamp of approval from the FCC has finally been bestowed upon Apple’s hotness – the iPhone! The approval is something of a milestone for any handset hoping to break into the US market, but marks a huge step for eager iPhone hopefuls. As usual, the FCC has gone over the iPhone’s technical and…
Engadget Goof Sends Apple Stock Plummeting – Investors Outraged
Engadget, quick to post “insider” information, finds itself in some hot water today. The site posted an apparent Apple employee email stating that the iPhone and Leopard release would be delayed yet again (to October and January, respectively). It turns out that the email was a fake and the launch window still stands for both…
Nokia and Sony Ericsson Welcom Apple into the Industry with Open Arms
Instead of mocking and belittling newcomer Apple for trying to break into the ultra-competitive mobile phone game, Nokia and Sony Ericsson are apparently welcoming the green-eared manufacturer with open arms. The Apple iPhone’s release date is one of the most anticipated product launches in history. Still, Nokia and Sony Ericsson seem pretty sure of themselves…
Confirmed: iPhone will NOT be pre-sold!
There’s a new leaked AT&T document that actually doesn’t reveal much about the upcoming iPhone. Still, I wanted to rant about it — to confirm few things.
Gold iPhone spotted on eBay
The iPhone drama continues. In the previous shows we’ve had some units appearing on eBay, with sellers having high-number ratings. Now, the story goes one step further and some “14 kart solid gold” 8GB units appeared on auction. Again the seller has a 99% positive rating, meaning it’s not that hard to inflate ratings (or…
T-Mobile UK to get an iPhone?
Just as we thought that Orange and Vodafone are the only real contenders fighting for the iPhone rights in the UK, we have a new bit of information suggesting that T-Mobile will most likely carry the Apple’s flagship device. It gets confusing. According to an article on Marketing Week: “It is thought that the company…
Motorola to Unveil new iPhone Killer on May 15
Hey Zander! We know you’re stoked about keeping your Chair on Motorola’s Board, but c’mon man, you need to earn it. First of all, stop and think for a second. Why is Motorola in such a financial slump? With such beautifully designed phones like the RAZR, KRZR, L7, and RIZR, why is it that you…
Sun Microsystems debuts the jPhone, Linux-based Java Mobile FX OS
Sun Microsystem’s recent acquisition of SavaJe’s intellectual property has finally borne some mobile-OS fruit. As if to celebrate the merger’s finalization, last Friday, Sun debuted it’s Java phone (jPhone, anyone?) at JavaOne. The jPhone is powered by Java Mobile FX software, which is based on the SavaJe code that Sun acquired. The Java Mobile FX…
Even more iPhone cases
I don’t remember seeing the industry of mobile phone accessories taking this way for some time. As a matter of fact, I don’t remember this happened ever before. We have tons of accessories already shipping for the still unreleased device – Apple iPhone. Today we’re showcasing the iPhone cases made by Ebcases. Two series have…