Archive for the ‘iPod Gadgets’ Category
The original iPhone earphones were bad and the ones coming with the iPhone 3G are expected to be of the type. M-Audio Japan has announced the Ultimate Ears. They are a pair of ultra light aluminium earphones and has sound insulation of 26dB, frequency of 20Hz - 16kHz, Input sensitivity of 115dB/mW, and impedance of 29Ω. It has a super sensitive microphone along with a multi function button for receiving calls etc. The earphones come with a stylish and are available in Japan for 16,800 Yen ($ 170).
A lot of people received the iPhone 3G video in their mailboxes. Here are some of the things the video shows.
- The bottom of the new iPhone 3G reveals a few new audio devices. The grill on the left side is the speaker and the grill on right side is the microphone. Apple had revealed that there would be enhanced audio features
- Two small screws on the bottom of the iPhone on both sides of the docking port connecter are clearly noticeable. Apple usually hides all the screws in its sleek designs. The other iPhone version and the iPod had the same screw free body. These screws maybe something else. Any guesses?
Looks like the countdown’s started for the July 11th release of the IPhone 3G in USA and 21 countries (Mexico included)
The iPhone contracts with AT&T offering you 200 free text messages monthly, but with the new 3G iPhone, you will need to spend another $5 monthly for 200 text messages!
Here’s the trick to get free messages on your iPhone :
- In the text box, type xxxxxxxxxx@teleflip.com, where x is a single digit number (10 numbers@teleflip.com)
- Type your text and click on send
- The message will be sent to the number xxxxxxxxxx
Available to US and Canada citizens only
Since the internal battery for the iPhone can’t be accessed you can get the iPhoneck backup battery, which just plugs in from the bottom and powers up the built-in one, when you run out of power. It can charge up to 60% of your iPhone’s battery life and fits flush in from the bottom side, without mutilating the iPhone design. It’s selling for $35.21.
Visit www.google.com/talk on your iPhone, sign in, and start chatting. And because it is built for the browser, it will work the present iPhones as well as on the 3G iPhones. Cool huh?
July 11th marks the entry of the newest iPhone baby into the world, the iPhone 3G.
Apple has given us a video guide and a FAQ for all the details. One of the coolest things revealed today was the UI and the download process for the upcoming App Store, which will be released with the iPhone 2.0 firmware.
The new Apple guide video shows us that users will download apps the same way they download media through the iTunes wifi store. All you’ll have to do is press a “Buy Now” button, at which sends the users back to the home screen. An app icon will then show the progress of your download at it zooms directly from the cloud to your phone.
The new AT&T FAQ page also outlines the price plans for the new iPhone 3G. Unlimited data and talk time will go for $129.99 per month, with unlimited texts costing an additional $20.
Targus presents us with the new model, AEM0702AP. So far, its easily available in Korea, I don’t know about the other places. These speakers are powered with AAA batteries. No word on pricing so far.
The iPhone’s been getting a lot of attention since its release on July 11th was published. The exposure also focuses on the fact that a lot of new applications for the iPhone are going to be available
The iPhone Application Bundle converts the iPhone into a mini computer along with all the major phone features for just $24.95. With the 3G release, its going to be like a hand held laptop after all
German car manufacturer Mercedes teams up with the iPhone fan club, and they’ve integrated the iPhone slot into their range of cars. The $249 gadget works with the C-, E-, CLK-,
CLS-, S-, CL-, SL-, M- and R-Class cars, as well as the forthcoming GLK-Class. It connects your phone to the car’s audio system via either the available Media Interface or the retrofittable iPod Interface Kit. Bad luck Nokia… Hurry up with the Tube!
