September 6, 2010

Sprint set to release 3G-enabling “case” for iPod touch

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PhoneScoop reported that according to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) documents, Sprint is set to launch a new case for the iPod touch that would enable 3G networking on the WiFi-only (!) device. The case was manufactured by “ZTE” and called the “Peel”, and it’s like a mobile hotspot for the iPod touch, that is giving [...]

Jailbreaking iPhones is legal

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The US Library of Congress has ruled that it is legal to hack a mobile phone, so users will now be able to legally ‘jailbreak’ their handset to run on any network, or to install any apps and services they like. It also means that iPhone users will be able to legally download and install apps [...]

Apple Refunds iPhone 4 Bumper Purchases

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Have you bought an iPhone 4 bumper case on the Apple Store before? Then it’s time to get a refund! Why? Cause new iPhone 4 customers get a bumper case for free, and others who have already bought one from the official store will get a refund until September 30th. It comes in response to [...]

Will Apple Recall the iPhone 4 because of the reception issues?

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The launch of the iPhone 4 happened only about a month ago, sales broke previous records and raving reviews were published about the features of the new iPhone. But a couple of weeks after the launch, sites began to write about the iPhone 4′s reception issues, and problems with the antenna. If you don’t know [...]

Vuvuzela iPhone App for hardcore soccer fans

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PocketVuvu was created for the iPhone and allows you to bring the tradition of the Vuvuzela into your home at a not-so-annoying noise level. Despite initiatives to ban the vuvuzela it is the sound of FIFA World Cup 2010. Although some people claim Vuvuzela is a tradition in South Africa, the truth is, this horn [...]

Drone quadricopter for the spy in your family

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Parrot, leader in wireless peripherals for mobile phones, today unveils at E3 Expo in Los Angeles the final version of the Parrot AR.Drone, a quadricopter using augmented reality and piloted with an iPod touch, an iPhone or an iPad. With super intuitive handling, Parrot AR.Drone achieves spectacular flights and enables consumers to play video games [...]

Apple’s advertising network debuts on July 1

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Apple today announced it will debut its iAd mobile advertising network on July 1 on iPhone and iPod touch running its iOS 4 software platform. iAds combine the emotion of TV advertising with the interactivity of Internet advertising, giving advertisers a dynamic and powerful new way to bring motion and emotion to mobile users. iAd [...]

Guitar Hero iPhone version is out

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Having transformed the way over 40 million people across the globe experience music, the biggest music videogame franchise ever created, Guitar Hero, is now available for the first time on iPhone and iPod Touch, Activision announced today. Created by Guitar Hero veteran developer, Vicarious Visions, and based on the easy-to-play / challenging-to-master mechanics, the new [...]

Two million Apple iPads sold in less than 60 days

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Apple today announced that iPad sales have topped two million in less than 60 days since its launch on April 3. Apple began shipping iPad in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK this past weekend. iPad will be available in nine more countries in July and additional countries later this [...]

Vegas Reality iPhone app helps tourists

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Continuing its legacy of innovation, MGM MIRAGE (NYSE:MGM; ww has launched five free iPhone apps delivering new ways to explore Las Vegas hotels and attractions. The applications are available through iTunes. “Vegas Reality,” the city’s first dedicated Augmented Reality application, merges real Vegas with virtual Vegas for a multi-dimensional experience of its hotels, restaurants and [...]