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“World Lens” iPhone app translates from Spanish to English via augmented reality.. sort of
Imagine holding your iPhone up to a sign written in Spanish and instantly having it translated back to you in English. Magic, right? Well that’s what the recently released “Word Lens” app purports to do. The video demo below is awe-inspiring, but a perusal of user reviews on iTunes reveals a slew of user complaints. […]
Continue reading...China completely sold out of the iPhone 4
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
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Apparently you just can’t beat the real thing. Despite a rightfully deserved reputation as a place overflowing with counterfeit and knockoff iPhones, the legit iPhone 4 is selling like hotcakes in the land of Yao. The iPhone originally went on sale on September 25th in China and generated long lines at both Apple retail stores […]
Continue reading...Apple posts new holiday themed iPhone 4 commercial – “Under the Covers”
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
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Going back to its roots, Apple on Monday releaesd a brand new iPhone 4 commercial focusing on the device’s highly heralded FaceTime video chat feature with a Dad dressed up as Santa talking to his son. Cute.
Continue reading...Radio Shack’s iPhone deal results in iPhone shortages
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
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Last week, Radio Shack announced an unprecedented deal on iPhones where users could deduct $50 off the cost of any iPhone 4 or 3GS model. On top of that, Radio Shack also allowed users to combine that savings with store credit derived from trading in older models. You can pick up an 8GB iPhone 3GS […]
Continue reading...Verizon to get LTE iPhone shortly after Christmas – Rumor
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
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Take this with a huge grain of salt, but MacDailyNews is reporting that the iPhone is not only coming to Verizon shortly after Christmas, but that the device will be LTE capable as well. Previous rumors have all hinted that Verizon will receive the iPhone 4 sometime in early 2011. But back to the rumor. […]
Continue reading...Mobile marketshare broken down by geographic region [Photo]
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
An interesting graph courtesy of Pingdom breaks down the mobile OS marketshare across geographic regions. While it appears that Nokia’s Symbian OS still reigns supreme in Africa, Asia, and South America. the iPhone seems to have North America, Europe, and Australia on lockdown. Note, though, that this graph doesn’t purport to accurately reflect actual OS marketshare, […]
Continue reading...Android will be put to the test once the iPhone 4 hits Verizon
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
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In his latest note to investors, stalwart Apple analyst Gene Munster writes that once the iPhone hits Verizon as is expected in early 2011, Android will be put to the test for the first time.
Continue reading...Mophie juice pack plus for the iPhone 4 more than doubles battery life
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
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Apple has made tremendous strikes in increasing the battery life on the iPhone, but with so many websites to visit and so many apps to play, you can never have enough juice when you’re out on the town. Sure, you can limit your phone usage Windows Phone 7 style, but why take all the fun […]
Continue reading...iPhone accounts for 23% of business smartphones
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
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While many people may think of the iPhone as a cool little gadget good for playing games and browsing the web, Apple’s smartphoen is quietly making serious inroads into corporate America and threatening RIM’s longtime stranglehold in the business market. According to recent data compiled by ComScore, the iPhone now accounts for 22.7% of business […]
Continue reading...Motorola CEO seems worried about the iPhone coming to Verizon
Monday, December 6, 2010
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While speaking at the Credit Suisse conference last Wednesday, Motorola co-CEO Sanjay Jha strongly hinted that not only was the iPhone coming to Verizon in 2011, but that Motorola would be affected finacially as a result. There’s no denying that Motorola has experienced a resurgence as of late, largely thanks to Android, and while Jha […]
Continue reading...Verizon trying to keep the iPhone off of Sprint and T-Mobile – Report
Monday, December 6, 2010
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With 2011 inching closer and closer, the iPhone 4 coming to Verizon is looming on the horizon. But a CDMA capable iPhone also means that Apple’s revolutionary smartphone could also run on networks like Sprint and T-Mobile. Sounds like a win-win for all US customers, right? Not so fast. AppleInsider relays an investor note from […]
Continue reading...One week only – Radio Shack offering iPhone 4 for $149, 3GS for $49
Sunday, December 5, 2010
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Interested iPhone 4 customers are receiving an early Christmas present courtesy of Radio Shack. The nationwide electronics retailer recently announced via its Facebook page that it will be offering iPhone shoppers $50 off on all iPhone 4 and and 3GS models. So what does that translate into? Some of the more amazing iPhone deals we’ve […]
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
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