Backstage: On iPhone and iPad Screen Protection: Why It Matters + Some iPhone 4 ResultsJul 27th, 2010 Almost every time we post an article dealing with iPhone or iPad cases, there are subsequent (and semi-heated) discussions in the comments threads regarding the merits of film-based screen protection. Over time, the comments have largely polarized into three perspectives: “I love my screen protector,” “I use and like screen protectors but have trouble getting them to be bubble- and dust-free like the ones in your photos,” and…News: Sanho debuts HyperMac Stand for iPadJul 27th, 2010 Sanho Corporation has debuted its new HyperMac Stand for the Apple iPad. The HyperMac Stand is a combination rechargeable battery pack and dual-angle stand, featuring two soft-touch slots to hold the iPad at either 18 or 45 degrees whether it is encased or bare, and a 11,000mAh lithium ion battery good for up to 16 additional hours of iPad battery life. Other features include 2.1 Amp charging for the iPad via a USB port, a mini USB port for charging…News: Apple sued over iPad overheating issuesJul 27th, 2010 Apple has been sued in U.S. District Court in Northern California over claims that the iPad overheats and fails to operate properly in warm conditions. Bloomberg reports that the suit, filed in Oakland, CA, claims that the iPad “does not live up to the reasonable consumer’s expectations created by Apple” due to the fact that it “overheats so quickly under common weather conditions.” Notably, it claims that the iPad “turns off, sometimes…News: Citi reveals iPhone app security flaw, releases updateJul 27th, 2010 The Wall Street Journal reports that Citigroup has disclosed a security flaw in its free U.S. mobile-banking application for iOS devices. Citi has indicated that the iOS app inadvertently saves information such as account numbers, bill payments and security access codes on users’ iOS devices and that this information may also be saved to a users’ desktop computer as part of the iTunes backup created during the sync process. The issue is…News: Apple issues official response on jailbreak rulingJul 27th, 2010 Apple has issued an official response to yesterday’s Library of Congress Copyright Office ruling that jailbreaking a smartphone did not constitute a copyright violation, and instead fell under fair use. “Apple’s goal has always been to insure that our customers have a great experience with their iPhone and we know that jailbreaking can severely degrade the experience,” an Apple spokesperson told Cult of Mac. “As we’ve said…News: Pyramid intros iHolder Stand for iPadJul 26th, 2010 Pyramid Distribution has introduced its new iHolder Stand for iPad. Made by Green Figure, the iHolder is an iMac-like stand for the iPad featuring an aluminum base, polycarbonate grip pads to hold the device in place, a rotating stand for horizontal or vertical use, three adjustable viewing angles, and cutouts for Dock and headphone access while in the stand. The iHolder Stand for iPad is available now and sells for $50. ...News: iPhone 4 response poll ends, iPod touch camera poll beginsJul 26th, 2010 With over 3,300 votes from iLounge readers, our latest poll—“Did Apple properly address iPhone 4 reception concerns?”—has ended. Readers were given two positive and two negative responses to choose from, as well as one for those who either didn’t own an iPhone 4 or didn’t have an opinion. Based on the results, Apple’s press conference really did help make its users happy, as a majority of readers said they…Article: iPhone + iPad Gems: Faces iMake, Montessorium Math, Magic Artist, Preschool Memory Match + WebPadJul 26th, 2010 Welcome to an edutainment-themed edition of iPhone + iPad Gems! This week, we’re looking at five relatively inexpensive applications that may be of interest to kids and young artists. Two are purely educational, while the other three offer different types of artistic experiences that—at least for now—will primarily be of interest to younger players. The most impressive overall app in the bunch is Montessorium’s Intro to Math,…News: American Airlines launches iPhone appJul 26th, 2010 American Airlines has launched an official travel app for iPhone and iPod touch users. The American Airlines app allows users to book and check-in for flights, check flight status and schedules, setup flight status notifications and access AAdvantage program and account information. Users can also use the app to set airport parking reminders, monitor their place on standby lists, view flight gate and seat information, access a barcoded mobile boarding…News: AT&T to fix iPhone 4 upload speedsJul 26th, 2010 AT&T has said that it plans to fix the software defect that left some iPhone 4 users with abnormally slow upload speeds, according to a Reuters report. After a number of iPhone 4 users reported the issue earlier in the month, AT&T claimed that the problem was caused by a software defect in its HSUPA Alcatel-Lucent equipment, and that the glitch impacted less than two percent of the company’s wireless customer base. According to AT&T…News: AudioBox releases native iPhone clientJul 26th, 2010 AudioBox has released an official native iOS app for streaming music from its cloud-based media storage service. The AudioBox service allows users to upload and store their own MP3 files online and stream their music from the AudioBox servers to any number of desktop computers or supported mobile devices. The AudioBox app for the iPhone and iPod touch provides streaming access to the user’s online AudioBox.fm library allowing users to listen…News: Library of Congress: jailbreaking is ‘fair use’Jul 26th, 2010 The U.S. Library of Congress’ Copyright Office has announced a decision under which jailbreaking mobile devices, most prominently the iPhone, has been deemed legal and within the user’s fair use rights. The ruling (PDF Link) states, “when one jailbreaks a smartphone in order to make the operating system on that phone interoperable with an independently created application that has not been approved by the maker of the smartphone…News: Apple adds Droid X to antenna testing pageJul 26th, 2010 Apple has added a new section focused on the Motorola Droid X to its smartphone antenna performance page. Apple’s testing shows the Droid X dropping from three bars down to no bars of service when phone is held in such a way that the user’s hand is blocking the majority of the bottom back portion of the device. Following Apple’s iPhone 4 press conference, Sanjay Jha, co-CEO of Motorola, said, “Consumers don’t like being told…First Looks: SwitchEasy Pure(AR), PureProtect, PureReflect + PurePrivacy for iPhone 4Jul 26th, 2010 Updated from prior, similar products for the iPhone 3G/3GS, SwitchEasy's new Pure(AR), PureProtect, PureReflect + PurePrivacy for iPhone 4 are four different screen protectors in a total of seven separate bundled packages. Interestingly, SwitchEasy sells each type of protector at the same $13 price, but varies the number of protectors in each package, as well as selling "+" versions for $18 with more protectors for those who need spares. Pure(AR)…News: WebPad shares iPad drawings on the Internet in real-timeJul 26th, 2010 Ignition Soft has released WebPad, a new iPad drawing app that allows users to share iPad drawings in-progress with other users in real-time. Users are provided with a personal WebPad URL which friends and colleagues can access to view the drawing in real-time using any modern desktop web browser. Users can draw in both landscape and portrait orientation and the online WebPad drawing will update to reflect the iPad’s current orientation. Drawings…News: Majority of U.S. iPhone owners satisfied with AT&TJul 26th, 2010 The large majority of U.S.-based iPhone users are happy with AT&T, according to a new study by the Yankee Group. CNNMoney reports that 73% of iPhone users are “very satisfied” with AT&T, a number that compares favorably to how non-iPhone smartphone users feel about AT&T. The survey found the satisfaction rate of AT&T subscribers as a whole is 68%, while AT&T smartphone users were only slightly more satisfied at 69%.…News: Texto allows users to send pre-written SMS messagesJul 26th, 2010 TunedOn has released a new app, Texto, that allows iPhone users to setup and send pre-written canned text messages via the iPhone’s built-in SMS app. Users can choose from a list of pre-defined short messages such as “running late” or “I’m here” or create their own custom entries. Using the in-app SMS feature introduced in iOS 4, tapping on a canned message opens the iPhone’s native SMS compose screen where…News: Things adds Local Notifications, iOS 4 supportJul 26th, 2010 Cultured Code has released an update bringing iOS 4 support to its popular task management app for the iPhone and iPod touch. Things 1.6 now provides support for Local Notifications allowing users to be reminded of scheduled and due tasks even when the app is not actively running. The new version also adds Fast App Switching support, Retina Display graphics for the iPhone 4 and integration with the third-party TextExpander app in addition to improved…News: iPhone 4 coming to 17 more countries this weekJul 26th, 2010 Apple has announced that the iPhone 4 will launch in 17 additional countries this week. Currently available in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, and Japan, the phone will launch in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland this Friday, July 30. Despite ongoing concerns over the phone’s antenna design, Apple has continued…Article: Ask iLounge 7-23-10Jul 23rd, 2010 This week's Ask iLounge topics: Upgrading to a new iPhone, Using GPS car kit with Bluetooth stereo, Viewing podcast info on iPod classic, Deleting Apps from iTunes, Cleaning up content on iPod marked Other, Finding a lost iPod touchArticle: Small Apps + Updates: iPhone 4 Case Program, N.O.V.A., Plunderland, Space Harrier II + TronJul 23rd, 2010 Welcome to this week’s Small Apps + Updates roundup, which takes quick looks at recent budget app releases and noteworthy tweaks to past apps. This edition focuses largely on a collection of small but interesting recent games, as well as showing off Apple’s iPhone 4 Case Program application—the rare app that enables users to get something for free just by running it. Though all of the apps in here are worth seeing, Plunderland and…News: Apple adds ‘Newsstand’ highlight section to App StoreJul 23rd, 2010 Apple has added a new section to the App Store called “Newsstand,” highlighting a variety of publications. The section is divided into three sub-sections, one for magazines, showcasing apps from Wallpaper and GQ, among others, one for newspapers, promoting apps from USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, the LA Times, and more, and one for digital news sources, which includes the RSS application Reeder, Marco Arment’s Instapaper, and…First Looks: Incipio Anti-Glare, Clear, Mirror + Privacy Screen Protectors for iPhone 4Jul 23rd, 2010 Updating its prior range of iPhone, iPod, and iPad protective films for the iPhone 4, Incipio has just released four different packages at various prices. Clear Screen Protectors ($10), Mirrored Screen Protectors ($15) and Anti-Glare Screen Protectors ($16) all come in packs of three, with one cloth and one applicator card to work out air bubbles. As their names suggest, the Clear version is glossy and see-through, with Anti-Glare using a matte finish,…News: Latest iLounge Weekly arriving later todayJul 23rd, 2010 The latest edition of iLounge Weekly, our weekly newsletter covering all things iLounge, is coming later today. iLounge Weekly is a summary of the week’s best news, reviews, and feature articles we’ve published, and it also features giveaways and iPod accessory discount offers from various companies. There’s still plenty of time to sign up and receive this week’s edition — just use the simple form below to submit your email address,…News: Apple Store error credits extra free iPhone 4 casesJul 23rd, 2010 Immediately following Apple’s launch of the iPhone 4 Case Program, a case giveaway designed to reduce reception-related issues traced to the iPhone 4’s external antenna, iLounge editors discovered two billing-related errors that appear to enable some users to receive more than the correct number of free cases or refunds due. The first error appears to enable a user who ordered a Bumper case from Apple to simultaneously receive an automated…News: LG struggling to meet iPad display demandJul 23rd, 2010 LG Display is struggling to keep up with demand for the iPad’s 9.7-inch, LED-backlit IPS LCD screen, according to comments made by the company’s CEO. “Demand (from Apple) keeps growing and we can’t meet it all. Apple may have to delay launches of the iPad for some countries due to tight component supplies and strong demand,” said LG Display CEO Kwon Young-soo. “We are considering increasing production lines for…News: Dragon Dictation adds SMS, social and multilingual supportJul 23rd, 2010 Nuance Communications has released an update to its Dragon Dictation app adding iOS 4 compatibility, multilingual support, direct speech-to-SMS and social networking integration. Dragon Dictation 2.0 takes advantage of iOS 4 in-app SMS support allowing users to send text messages directly from the app. The update also provides a redesigned interface with a pop-up toolbar and the ability to post dictated text directly to Twitter and Facebook. Support…News: Dropbox adds iPhone 4 HD video uploadsJul 23rd, 2010 Dropbox has released an update to its popular file storage client adding support for recording and uploading HD video on the iPhone 4. Dropbox 1.2.4 allows users to upload videos recorded within the app on an iPhone 4 in full HD resolution, although videos selected from the photo library remain limited to 640 x 480 due to iOS API limitations. Quality settings in the update now also affect videos selected from the photo library in addition to those…News: Papers update adds PDF annotation, iOS 4 supportJul 23rd, 2010 Mekentosj.com has released an update to its popular Papers academic research app. Papers 1.8 adds support for PDF annotations and note-taking for iPad users and adds Fast App Switching support on multitasking-capable iOS 4 devices. The update also includes high-resolution artwork for the iPhone 4 and brings support for opening PDF files in Papers from other applications such as Mail and Safari on iOS 4. Additional improvements include the ability…News: Apple posts details of iPhone 4 case programJul 23rd, 2010 Apple has posted details of its iPhone 4 case program. According to the webpage, iPhone 4 users who want to receive a free case need to download the free iPhone 4 Case Program app from the App Store. Once the app is installed, users need to login with their iTunes Store account or Apple ID. The app checks the device’s IMEI and serial number to verify that the user indeed does own an iPhone 4, and lets the user choose an iPhone 4 Bumper or another…News: The Iconfactory releases Twitterrific updateJul 23rd, 2010 The Iconfactory has released an update to its Twitterrific app adding a number of new features and improvements. Twitterrific 3.0.1 provides new timeline shortcuts including the ability to tap an avatar to view a user’s profile, a tap-and-hold menu for additional options and double- and triple-taps for replying and marking tweets as favorites. Users of iOS 4 devices also gain the ability to tap-and-hold on links such as usernames, hashtags and…Backstage: Apple iPhone 4 Case Program - Here Are The Best + Worst PicksJul 23rd, 2010 Apple officially unveiled the iPhone 4 Case Program this morning, along with a free downloadable iPhone 4 Case Program App that automatically checks your iPhone 4 against Apple’s serial number database and enables you to choose from eight cases—actually, seven if you count the two colors available for one of the cases. We’ve seen a bunch of the cases already, as well as predecessor versions of others for past iPhones, so here are…News: 1Password Pro adds Dropbox syncJul 23rd, 2010 Agile Web Solutions has released an update to its popular 1Password Pro password management app adding over-the-air sync via Dropbox and support for iOS 4. Prior versions of 1Password Pro synced with the desktop version via a local Wi-Fi connection and iOS devices could not sync directly with each other. 1Password Pro 3.5 now allows users to choose to sync data using a Dropbox account allowing the desktop version of 1Password and multiple iOS devices…News: Apple delays white iPhone 4 until ‘later this year’Jul 23rd, 2010 Apple has announced that it is delaying the launch of the white iPhone 4 once again. The press release states, “White models of Apple’s new iPhone 4 have continued to be more challenging to manufacture than we originally expected, and as a result they will not be available until later this year.” The company released a similar statement exactly one month ago, promising availability in the second half of July, and did not mention any…News: Apple begins refunding iPhone 4 Bumper purchasesJul 22nd, 2010 Apple has started issuing refunds to iPhone 4 users who purchased Bumper cases from the online Apple Store. According to a customer email from the Apple Store posted on Mac Rumors’ forums, Apple is refunding both the retail price and any shipping or VAT charges that might have been applied to the order, noting that if the customer paid via credit card, it may take 3-5 days for the refunds to reach his/her account. Apple announced last Friday…News: ABC Digital releases ABC News for iPadJul 22nd, 2010 ABC Digital has released an official ABC News app for the iPad. ABC News provides an optimized version of the content from the broadcaster’s website with interactive features allowing users to explore the news in a touchscreen-friendly format. Users can choose from a traditional news content view or browse through stories with a unique globe interface by either swiping or shaking the iPad to spin the globe and touching the screen to read or…News: IK Multimedia releases AmpliTube for iPadJul 22nd, 2010 Following up on its May announcement of the AmpliTube iRig adapter, IK Multimedia has released the iPad version of its AmpliTube for iPad companion software. Designed to be used with the iRig adapter, the AmpliTube app provides a portable multi-touch tone-modeling solution for guitar and bass players. The app provides the same 23 amps and effects as the iPhone version, accessible from a single-pane touchscreen control interface and four simultaneous…News: Brenthaven previews 5-in-1 case for iPadJul 22nd, 2010 Brenthaven has posted details of its upcoming 5-in-1 case for the iPad. The 5-in-1 is a two-sided hardshell case offering protection for both the front and rear of the iPad, a slot in the front cover that allows it to function as both a viewing and typing stand, an included headrest strap system for hands-free use of the iPad in a car, and an integrated handle for a secure grip. Brenthaven’s 5-in-1 case for the iPad is now available for pre-order…First Looks: Padster Original Bag for iPadJul 22nd, 2010 Real leather and ballistic nylon are a winning combination for cases and bags, the reason we're actually excited by Padster's Original Bag for iPad ($165) despite its steep price. Designed to have unisex appeal with minimal limitations on quick user access to its contents, the Original Bag dispenses with clasps and Velcro in favor of only one type of seal: zippers. A large full-grain leather flap covers the bag's single major compartment, which can…First Looks: Pyramid Distribution Motz Tiny Wooden Acorn + Emotion Speakers & FM RadiosJul 22nd, 2010 If it wasn't for the fact that there have been a few interesting and occasionally successful wooden iPod and iPhone cases over the years, we'd be completely scratching our heads over the potential appeal of the following two accessories to Apple fans. Paired with one of those cases, however, the idea of a miniature wooden speaker and FM radio in the shape of an acorn or a two-tone box suddenly doesn't seem so crazy, and that's what Pyramid Distribution…Article: iPhone Gems: Castlevania Puzzle, Jet Car Stunts, Let’s Golf! 2 + Zen Bound 2 UniversalJul 22nd, 2010 Welcome to this week’s gaming edition of iPhone Gems! Today, we’re looking at two brand new releases and two iPhone 4-enhanced re-releases of prior titles, spread across several different but overlapping genres. All four of these games can broadly be understood as action puzzlers, but they differ considerably from title to title: one’s a golf game, another’s a driving game, another is an object-wrapping game, and the last is…News: Otterbox debuts line of cases for iPhone 4Jul 22nd, 2010 Otterbox has debuted its new lineup of cases for the iPhone 4. The Impact Series Case is made from silicone and features inner coring for increased shock protection, push-through coverage for the volume and power buttons, open access to all other ports, controls, and the camera, and an included self-adhering clear protective film. It is priced at $20. The Commuter Series Case is a multi-layer case consisting of an inner silicone layer, a stiffer outer…News: AT&T sees 3.2 million iPhone activations in Q2Jul 22nd, 2010 Reporting its second fiscal quarter financial results, U.S. iPhone carrier AT&T has revealed that it handled 3.2 million iPhone activations during the period. That number includes some sales of the iPhone 4; AT&T claims that preorder sales of the iPhone 4 were 10 times higher than the first day of preordering for the iPhone 3GS a year earlier. In addition, the 3.2 million activations is a new quarterly record for AT&T, with about 27%—roughly…News: Duluth Pack outs Haversack for iPadJul 22nd, 2010 Duluth Pack has introduced its Haversack bag for the iPad. The Haversack is a messenger-style bag made from 18-ounce canvas, and featuring a leather strap and buckle closure, side and interior pockets for carrying pens, pencils, cell phones, and iPods, an adjustable leather or cotton shoulder strap, and an iPad-sized internal zippered pocket. Duluth Pack’s Haversack bag for iPad is available now in a variety of colors and sells for $100. ...News: Foursquare update adds in-app SMS and e-mail supportJul 22nd, 2010 Foursquare has released an update to its location-based social networking app adding support for in-app SMS and e-mail messaging and a number of other enhancements. Foursquare users can now send SMS and e-mail messages from directly within the Foursquare app rather than having to exit the application. The update also adds further high-resolution content for iPhone 4 devices, improves support for Fast App Switching and adds a current position indicator…News: ReaddleDocs for iPad update adds PDF annotationJul 22nd, 2010 Readdle has released an update to its ReaddleDocs document viewer for the iPad, adding support for annotating PDF files. ReaddleDocs users can now add notes and highlights to PDF files which are saved within the document and can be accessed from a Mac or Windows PC. Users can also specify a color for PDF highlights, download files in the built-in browser by tapping on a link and open plain text files in a text editor. The update also improves WebDAV…News: Babel Rising update adds more content, new powersJul 22nd, 2010 Bulkypix has released an update to Babel Rising adding additional content and new powers and in-game bonuses. In Babel Rising, players take on the role of a deity who must prevent its followers from successfully completing a tower to the heavens. Players use god-like powers to smite followers as they attempt to build and climb the tower, however each divine ability requires energy that must be recharged between uses. Babel Rising 1.3 adds two new…News: N.O.V.A. adds iPhone 4 supportJul 22nd, 2010 Gameloft has released an update to its popular game N.O.V.A. adding support for iOS 4 and the iPhone 4. N.O.V.A. 1.2.1 adds a gyroscopic control mode for iPhone 4 users with a complete 3D range of movement and provides enhanced high-resolution graphics to take advantage of the iPhone 4 Retina Display. The update also adds Fast App Switching for users of multitasking-capable iOS 4 devices. N.O.V.A. is a first-person shooter that puts the player in…News: Remember The Milk adds iOS 4 supportJul 22nd, 2010 Remember The Milk has released an update to its iPhone and iPod touch app for access its cloud-based task management service. Remember The Milk 1.4 adds support for iOS 4, allowing users of multitasking-capable devices to take advantage of Fast App Switching and background syncing with the web service. The update also adds Retina Display support for the iPhone 4, accessibility and VoiceOver support and various bug fixes and enhancements. Remember…News: Apple appoints Williams senior vice president of operationsJul 22nd, 2010 Apple has expanded the ranks of its senior executive team by promoting Jeff Williams from vice president of operations to senior vice president of operations. “Jeff Williams is Apple’s senior vice president of Operations, reporting to COO Tim Cook,” reads his Apple bio page. “Jeff leads a team of people around the world responsible for end-to-end supply chain management and dedicated to ensuring that Apple products meet the…News: TweetAgora update adds more servicesJul 22nd, 2010 KainosAgora has released an update to TweetAgora, its advanced filtering client for Twitter. TweetAgora 1.2 adds support for photo posting via TwitPic, Instapaper and Read It Later integration, native retweets, the ability to resize tweet fonts and iPhone 4 Retina Display support. Users of mulittasking-capable iOS 4 devices can now continue image uploads after closing the app and the update also allows users to configure their own Bit.ly account for…News: eReader update adds native iPad supportJul 22nd, 2010 Fictionwise has released a universal update to its venerable eReader app providing native iPad and iOS 4 support. Although primarily designed for reading e-books purchased from the Fictionwise.com and eReader.com stores, eReader also allows users to transfer their own content or download unprotected eReader-format books from many other web sites in addition to their own library of purchased titles. eReader for the iPad provides the same features as…Backstage: On iPads Replacing PCs and Macs - It’s Starting To Happen HereJul 21st, 2010 After Apple introduced the iPad in April, it rapidly took over so much of my computing time that my MacBook Pro and iPhone were essentially sidelined. The laptop gathered dust and I started to forget where I’d left the phone at night—no easy feat considering that they’d previously been my constant companions for the past roughly three years. My desktop Mac literally remained necessary for business purposes, but for everything else,…News: Twelve South intros Compass stand for iPadJul 21st, 2010 Twelve South has introduced its new Compass mobile stand for the iPad. Compass is an easel-like stand made from heavy gauge steel featuring a collapsible design for easy portability, the ability to switch between two stand angles—one more vertical and one low-angle—and an included travel case. Twelve South’s Compass mobile stand for iPad is available now and sells for $40. ...News: Skype for iPhone update brings multitasking supportJul 21st, 2010 Skype Software has released an update to its Skype iPhone application that brings multitasking support to iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS units running iOS 4.0. The update allows users to receive Skype calls and IMs while other apps are running or even when the phone is locked, and also allows users to continue current calls when switching to another application. Curiously, the update is listed in the App Store as version 2.0.1, but the release notes refer…News: Vaja rolls out iVolution Grip case for iPhone 4Jul 21st, 2010 Vaja has rolled out its new iVolution Grip case for the iPhone 4. The iVolution Grip is a open-face case offering coverage for portions of the device’s sides and back, access to all ports, controls, and the camera, a leather exterior, and metal logo plate at the bottom of the back. Vaja’s iVolution Grip for the iPhone 4 is available for order now with a handicraft process of 45 days and is priced at $65. In addition, Vaja has also introduced…First Looks: Griffin PowerBlock Plus UniversalJul 21st, 2010 The past year has seen Griffin introduce "Plus" versions of its earlier charging solutions, and PowerBlock Plus Universal ($30) is the latest offering -- a glossy white wall power adapter with one USB port on the bottom and a pass-through AC output (the "Plus" feature) on its face. Like PowerJolt Plus, the idea is to add a charging solution to an outlet without precluding you from connecting something else to that outlet, as well. The version shown…First Looks: Griffin XL 3 Meter USB to Dock CableJul 21st, 2010 Of particular potential interest to iPad owners looking to avoid repeatedly draining their batteries, Griffin's new XL USB to Dock Cable ($30, aka 3 Meter USB to Dock Cable) is a 9.8-foot-long heavy duty charging and synchronization cable with a Dock Connector plug at one end and a USB plug at the other. Designed to work with iPads, iPods, and iPhones, the cable's thick conductors are touted as having the ability to properly transfer the 2.1-amp power…First Looks: Griffin Loop for iPadJul 21st, 2010 As a softer and minimalist alternative to the company's metal A-Frame, Loop for iPad ($30) is a weighted plastic stand designed to hold the iPad in one of two positions -- reclining upright, or a steep keyboard-like recline on its back. Using a smaller layer of gray hard rubber atop a nearly black semi-glossy plastic oval, Loop supports the iPad in either horizontal or vertical orientation, and has rubber pads on its bottom to keep from slipping on…First Looks: Mophie Juice Pack ReserveJul 21st, 2010 As one of several new device-agnostic battery solutions for iPod and iPhone users, Mophie's Juice Pack Reserve ($40) takes a different approach from its prior svelte case-slash-power solutions. Made from metallic silver and matte black soft touch plastics, reserve is designed to be carried around separately from the iPod or iPhone, potentially worn on a belt with an included carabiner hook, and attached only when extra power is really needed. A retractable…News: Miniot unveils iWood 4 for iPhone 4Jul 21st, 2010 Miniot has introduced its new iWood 4 case for the iPhone 4. Each iWood 4 is carved from a single block of selected woods, meaning that no two cases are exactly alike. Features include wooden push-through button covers, openings for access to all other ports and the camera, and a two-piece design with a slide-off bottom for easy docking. In addition, the iWood 4 can be custom engraved for free for a limited time. Miniot’s iWood 4 case for the…Article: iPhone + iPad Gems: Calcbot, Compass HD, Flipboard + Popplet / Popplet LiteJul 21st, 2010 Welcome to this week’s edition of iPhone + iPad Gems! Today, we’re looking at five recent app releases that are primarily iPad-focused, though one—Calcbot from Tapbots—also runs on iPhones and iPod touches. Though the others might seem a little dry at first, they’re actually some of the most interesting apps we’ve seen in quite some time, blending high-quality graphic designs with reference and/or productivity…News: Apple adds Nokia N97 mini to antenna pageJul 21st, 2010 Following a response from Nokia on Apple’s claims that signal attenuation is a problem for all smartphones, Apple has added a section covering the Nokia N97 mini to its smartphone antenna performance page. “Nokia has invested thousands of man hours in studying how people hold their phones and allows for this in designs, for example by having antennas both at the top and bottom of the phone and by careful selection of materials and their…News: China Telecom hoping to land iPhone, iPad dealsJul 21st, 2010 China Telecom has indicated that it would like to offer both the iPhone and iPad at some point. Citing an unnamed company official, the Wall Street Journal reports that China Telecom would like to offer the iPhone in order to attract users to its 3G services, but that it faces a hurdle in doing so due to its use of CDMA technology. “If we can have an iPhone, that would be good, but we’ll just wait and see” whether Apple comes out with a CDMA…News: Photo of the Week: iPad in Rhode IslandJul 21st, 2010 This week’s featured photo is from our iPads Around the World gallery, and shows an iPad overlooking the harbor in Newport, Rhode Island. To share your photos and to be considered for our Photo of the Week, you simply need to submit your own photo to one of our galleries. So get out there, take some pictures featuring your favorite iPod, iPad, or iPhone and maybe your submission will be our next Photo of the Week! ...News: Notes from Apple’s Q3 2010 Conference CallJul 20th, 2010 During Apple’s Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results Conference Call, Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer and Apple COO Tim Cook made several noteworthy comments concerning the company’s digital media products, including the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. In his opening statements, Oppenheimer said the company has sold its 100 millionth iOS device—a long-awaited milestone—that the iPod continues to gain market share year-over-year in nearly every…News: Apple sells 9.4m iPods, 8.4m iPhones, 3.27m iPads in Q3 2010Jul 20th, 2010 Reporting its third quarter 2010 financial results today, Apple said it sold 9.41 million iPods during the quarter—an eight percent unit decrease compared to the 10.2 million iPods sold in Q3 2009, albeit with a four percent increase in revenue. It also sold 8.4 million iPhones in the quarter, up 61% from the year-ago quarter, and 3.27 million iPads, the latter alone contributing $2.166 billion in revenue during its first quarter of supply-constrained…News: iLounge launches iPhone 4 Case GalleryJul 20th, 2010 Following the earlier launch this year of our iPad Accessory Gallery, iLounge today announces the arrival of the new iPhone 4 Case Gallery. The new gallery currently contains 30 different iPhone 4 cases—many in additional colors—with more cases arriving every day or so. Between its delicate glass body and external antenna design, there’s little doubt that the iPhone 4 is begging for a case, so visit the Case Gallery today to find…News: Apple conducting online iPhone 4 surveyJul 20th, 2010 Apple has started to send out an iPhone 4 satisfaction survey to select customers. Boy Genius Report has published screenshots of the survey online, which includes questions asking the users’ ages, overall satisfaction and satisfaction with certain individual features, whether they would recommend the phone, whether it’s the first iPhone they’ve owned, what brand of mobile phone it replaced, whether they use Windows or Mac, and whether…Backstage: iTunes LP: Ten Months Later, It’s Worth Paying For - But Not On iOS DevicesJul 20th, 2010 When it was introduced last year, Apple’s enhanced digital album format iTunes LP was touted as a marquee feature of iTunes 9, but it enjoyed little apparent support from the music industry, and had no compatibility with Apple’s portable devices. It was obvious that the idea of unifying liner notes, music, video, and possibly interactive content behind a DVD-like menu interface was a good one, lacking only for support from good artists,…News: Mix: AAPL, Privacy, IDC, White iPhone 4Jul 20th, 2010 Apple will announce its third quarter 2010 earnings later today. As it has done in the past, the company also plans to conduct a conference call to discuss its third fiscal quarter results; the call will begin at 2:00 p.m. PST and will be available as an audio webcast. Apple has responded to an inquiry from the House of Representatives into its location data collection techniques. According to Cnet, the 13-page letter explains that Apple previously…News: FileMaker Go for iPhone, iPad now availableJul 20th, 2010 Apple subsidiary FileMaker has released its new FileMaker Go apps for the iPhone/iPod touch and iPad. FileMaker Go allows users to access FileMaker Pro databases over a local network or remotely via Wi-Fi or 3G. Users can add, modify, or delete data, find, sort, and navigate records, open windows, and switch layouts, and FileMaker GO offers support for tab controls, Quick Find, web viewers, external SQL data sources, containers, portals and many…News: iBooks 1.1.1 adds audio, video support, PDF improvementsJul 20th, 2010 Apple has released iBooks 1.1.1, the latest version of its e-book reading application for the iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad. According to Apple, the new version includes the ability to double-tap images to view more detail, support for audio and video within books, performance improvements for PDF reading, fixes for an issue that caused some book downloads not to complete, and other stability and performance improvements. iBooks 1.1.1 is available…Review: New Potato Technologies Jackpot Slots for iPhone and iPod touchJul 20th, 2010 Rather than just offering a piece of software, New Potato is selling an experience that combines a simple physical accessory, a free downloadable app, and the promise of potential prize money for continued play. The company has coined the term “[app]cessory” to describe the app-assisted accessory hardware, the first time we’ve heard this intuitive phrase used to describe an app-assisted accessory. To that end, people are supposed…News: Apple releases iTunes version 9.2.1Jul 20th, 2010 Apple has released iTunes version 9.2.1, the latest update to its media management software. According to Apple’s release notes, iTunes version 9.2.1 disables older versions of certain incompatible third-party plug-ins, addresses issues concerning drag-and-drop, performance when first syncing some devices, upgrading to iOS 4 on an iPhone or iPod touch with encrypted back-ups, and “other issues” impacting stability and performance.…News: Accessory makers take advantage of free Bumper offerJul 19th, 2010 A number of accessory makers have launched new offers aimed at taking advantage of Apple’s recent announcement of a free iPhone 4 case offer. Both Incipio and Proporta are offering Bumper trade-in programs, with Incipio promising $5 off any Incipio product for each Bumper sent to the company—a limit of two per household applies—and Proporta offering 20% off any Proporta case or screen protector for the iPhone 4 with each Bumper returned…Article: Editorial: On Apple’s Handling of the iPhone 4 Antenna IssueJul 19th, 2010 As iLounge’s Publisher was climbing Mt. San Jacinto and our Editor-in-Chief was outside the country during the iPhone 4 “Antennagate” event last week, we didn’t offer our immediate perspectives on what happened at Apple’s headquarters on Friday. So we’re taking this opportunity to briefly share our thoughts today, and offering you a place to post your views, as well. For those keeping count, there was no payout…News: iHome debuts alarm clock, charging station for iPadJul 19th, 2010 iHome has debuted a new alarm clock and charging station for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod. The iA100ZE is a modified version of the iA100 that was an iLounge 2010 Best of Show winner at this year’s CES, the iA100ZE is an app-optimized alarm clock offering an integrated Dock, Bongiovi audio technology, custom alarm and nap settings, the ability to sync the clock to that of the connected iPhone, iPad, or iPod, an FM radio with 10 presets, Bluetooth…News: Quirky, SwitchEasy intro new cases for iPhone 4Jul 19th, 2010 Quirky and SwitchEasy have each launched new cases for the iPhone 4. Quirky has introduced the Tilt, an angular bumper-style case featuring a plastic body, rubber front face, a unique bottom portion that flips back to serve as a stand, and open access to all ports and controls. It is now available now for pre-order and sells for $28. SwitchEasy has introduced its Colors case for the iPhone 4. Like previous Colors cases for the iPhone 3G and 3GS, Colors…First Looks: Boomwave Kix and Strapz for iPadJul 19th, 2010 Boomwave's two new iPad cases are uniquely styled takes on flip and sleeve designs we've mostly seen before. Strapz ($43) is a flip-open book-like case with a neoprene pocket inside, somewhat odd conceptually but with nice diagonal front slits; three colors are available. Kix ($38) is a zip-closed flip case with a front pocket and an interior panel that folds to become a video stand; two colors are available....News: Apple pulls Bumpers from retail, online StoresJul 19th, 2010 Apple has pulled its remaining stock of iPhone 4 Bumper cases from its retail and online Stores ahead of its free giveaway. A check with an Ohio-based retail store, as well as with Apple’s online store, shows no availability of the Apple-branded cases, and a retail store representative confirmed with iLounge that the cases had been pulled due to the giveaway. Apple announced on Friday that it would be offering a free Bumper or other, yet-to-be-determined…First Looks: SwitchEasy Colors for iPhone 4Jul 19th, 2010 Armed with the same super-aggressive price point and wide variety of colors as its predecessor version for iPhone 3G and 3GS, SwitchEasy's new Colors ($15) for iPhone 4 is a clean, simple silicone case design with plenty of pack-ins. Each case provides nearly comprehensive protection for the iPhone 4 by utilizing a rubber base case, headphone and Dock Connector port covers, and screen film -- the latter each provided in twos -- while a screen cleaning…First Looks: Aquapac 100% Waterproof Cases for iPad + iPhoneJul 19th, 2010 Recently updated for use with the latest tablet-sized devices and cameraphones, Aquapac's 100% Waterproof Cases offer guaranteed submersibility to 15 foot/5 meter depths, carrying straps, and very simple insertion/removal designs. The larger version, also known as Large Whanganui 664 ($45), has ample space for an iPad inside, a set of three locks to keep water out of its hard plastic top seal, a collection of five moisture-absorbing desiccants,…News: iPad to launch in nine more countries July 23Jul 19th, 2010 Apple has announced that the iPad will launch in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore this Friday, July 23. Both iPad with Wi-Fi and iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G models will be available at yet to be determined prices. The iPad is currently available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and the US, and Apple claims it will roll out the device to “many…News: Enter the V-Moda Crossfade LP Giveaway todayJul 16th, 2010 Don’t forget to get your entry in for our V-Moda Crossfade LP Giveaway. In our Giveaway of the Month for July, iLounge and V-Moda are giving away five Crossfade LP Headphones. In addition, V-Moda is offering the first 100 people who use coupon code “iLounge” on shop.v-moda.com a free set of Remix Remote earphones with the purchase of Crossfade LP Headphones. To enter, simply fill out and submit the form on the giveaway page—the…News: Apple posts video of iPhone 4 event, antenna info pagesJul 16th, 2010 Apple has posted a QuickTime video stream of its iPhone 4 press conference on its website. During the roughly hour-long event, Apple CEO Steve Jobs gave a presentation explaining Apple’s view of the antenna issues, and promised free cases to all current iPhone 4 users and all those who will purchase the device by September 30. Notably missing from the video stream is the question and answer session held directly following the presentation, a…News: iOS 4.1 poll ends, iPhone 4 response poll beginsJul 16th, 2010 With over 2,300 votes from iLounge readers, our latest poll—“What feature do you most want to see in iOS 4.1?”—has ended. Readers could choose from improvements including iPad support, expanded multitasking and background processes, iTunes Library streaming support, wireless syncing, iPhone/iPod support for the iPad Camera Kit, iPad-to-iPhone tethering, fixes for iPhone 4 reception, proximity sensor bugs, or other improvements.…News: iPhone 4 proximity sensor fix coming in next updateJul 16th, 2010 Among other revelations from its iPhone 4 press conference, Apple claimed that a fix for the iPhone 4’s proximity sensor issue would be included in the next update. The issue, in which calls can be accidentally interrupted by button presses and hang-ups, has been reported since the launch of the device, and eventually lead to a grass roots campaign to gain press coverage, as the majority of negative iPhone 4 reports had focused on the antenna…News: iPhone 4 to launch in 17 countries July 30, white model soonJul 16th, 2010 Apple today revealed that it will launch the iPhone 4 in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland on July 30. Notably, the list of countries does not include South Korea, which was previously scheduled to receive the phone at the same time; no reason was given for the delay. In addition, Apple said that white models of the…News: Apple to offer free cases to iPhone 4 usersJul 16th, 2010 During today’s iPhone 4 press conference, Apple CEO Steve Jobs revealed that due to complaints over the iPhone 4’s antenna issue, Apple will be offering a free case to all customers who purchase an iPhone 4 by September 30. According to Jobs, users will be able to apply for the free case on Apple’s website late next week, and the case will be shipped to them free of charge. Due to the low number of Bumper cases available, Apple also…News: Apple’s iPhone 4 press conference starts at 10 a.m.Jul 16th, 2010 Apple’s short-notice press conference regarding the iPhone 4 will begin at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Although no one is certain what the company may say, earlier reports have indicated that the company is unlikely to issue a recall of current iPhone 4 units, and may well claim that the handset’s reception problems can be fixed via a software update. Also unknown is whether or not the company will make any mention of the ongoing proximity…News: iLounge Weekly newsletter coming later todayJul 16th, 2010 The latest edition of iLounge Weekly, our weekly newsletter covering all things iLounge, is coming later today. iLounge Weekly is a summary of the week’s best news, reviews, and feature articles we’ve published, and it also features giveaways and iPod accessory discount offers from various companies. There’s still plenty of time to sign up and receive this week’s edition — just use the simple form below to submit your email address,…News: iOS 4.0.1 signal strength indicator changes explainedJul 16th, 2010 As those who have successfully upgraded their iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, or iPhone 4 units to iOS 4.0.1 may have noticed, Apple made a visual change to its signal strength indicator bars in its latest update, increasing the size of bars one, two, and three, while keeping the tallest two bars the same. A more dramatic change was made behind the scenes, however, as Apple changed its formula for signal strength to signal bar mapping resulting in what is…News: Software capable of fixing iPhone 4 reception, recall unnecessary?Jul 16th, 2010 Apple may be able to fix the iPhone 4’s left-hand reception issues with a software update, according to a new report. Citing a person with direct knowledge of Apple’s plans, the New York Times reports that the unique antenna design of the iPhone 4 has exposed a weakness in the communications software of iOS, specifically in the interaction between specialized communications software and the antenna. According to the source, the software…News: Alarm Clock Pro adds Background AlarmsJul 16th, 2010 iHandySoft has released an update to its popular Alarm Clock Pro app adding the ability for users of multitasking-capable iOS 4 devices to receive alarms from the app in the background. Alarm Clock Pro 1.1 provides support for local notifications allowing users to receive sound notifications even when the app is not actively running. The update also fixes a bug where the date picker may not display correct AM/PM status when editing alarms on iOS…News: GoodReader for iPhone updated for iOS 4Jul 16th, 2010 Good.iWare has released an update to its popular GoodReader document reader for iPhone and iPod touch devices adding iOS 4 compatibility. GoodReader 2.8.2 adds support for new features found in iOS 4 including USB file transfer, video output and Fast App Switching. The update additionally provides the ability to open documents in GoodReader from other supported apps such as Mail and Safari as well as sending documents from GoodReader into other applications…News: Firefox Home appears on App StoreJul 16th, 2010 Mozilla has released its Firefox Home app providing iOS device users with the ability to sync information from Firefox on their desktop computer. Announced earlier this month, Firefox Home provides users of Firefox with the ability to sync and access their desktop history, bookmarks and currently open tabs on their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, enabling easy access to this information while on the go. The app uses the Firefox Sync browser plug-in to…News: Official Flickr app adds iOS 4 SupportJul 16th, 2010 Yahoo! has released an update to its official Flickr app adding support for iOS 4 multitasking and several other new features. Flickr 1.2 now supports background task completion allowing in-progress photo uploads to complete after closing the app. The update now also provides support for posting uploaded photos to Twitter using a flic.kr short URL and uploading HD video. Other new features include iOS 4 Fast App Switching, enhanced full-screen browsing…First Looks: Speck Fitted for iPhone 4Jul 15th, 2010 As a direct sequel to the company's earlier Fitted cases for iPhones and iPod touches, Fitted for iPhone 4 ($30) is a two-piece hard plastic shell with a partially fabric back plate. Matte black plastic is used for the shell, which unlike Speck's PixelSkin and GeoMetric cases doesn't include integrated button protection. Eight different fabric versions will be available, each fashionable in its own way, and none with screen film....First Looks: Speck GeoMetric for iPhone 4Jul 15th, 2010 Building on the dual matte/glossy finish concept used in its PixelSkin HD case, Speck's new GeoMetric ($30) for iPhone 4 features a rear design with different textures and different elevations, using triangles to create interesting gem-like bulge points. The rest of the case's sides, top, bottom, and front are matte finished. Only one color -- black -- is currently available, and sold without screen protection....First Looks: Speck PixelSkin HD for iPhone 4Jul 15th, 2010 Pitched as an "18 dpi" alternative (note: actually 6 dpi) to the standard "4 dpi" PixelSkin case, Speck's new PixelSkin HD ($30) has matte top, side, bottom, and front edges, a matte rear block texture, and glossy grid lines between the blocks -- a really neat combination of plastic finishes that contrasts with the all-matte, rubbery original PixelSkin. Available in four colors, PixelSkin HD is a one-piece case and does not include screen protection…Backstage: Play iPhone 4 Debacle Event BingoJul 15th, 2010 Apple’s going to be holding a press conference tomorrow to address complaints about the iPhone 4—or so everyone thinks! Since no one’s really sure who’s going to be speaking and what’s going to be said, we’ve come up with this little Bingo card with a mix of likely possibilities and wildcards. We’ll be playing along with you! Click Here For The Full-Sized iPhone 4 Debacle Bingo Card ...News: Apple posts iOS SDK 4.0.1Jul 15th, 2010 Apple has posted its iOS Software Development Kit (SDK) 4.0.1, bringing with it compatibility with the latest iOS software releases. Notably, Apple is warning developers that if they have updated their iPhones to iOS 4.0.1 or their iPads to iOS 3.2.1 they will need to download and install the new SDK to continue development. Unlike the iOS 4.1 beta and accompanying SDK released yesterday, iOS SDK 4.0.1 is available to all registered developers, and…News: Apple releases iOS 3.2.1 Software Update for iPadJul 15th, 2010 Alongside iOS 4.0.1 for the iPhone, Apple today also released the iOS 3.2.1 Software Update for the iPad. According to Apple’s release notes, the update brings improved Wi-Fi connectivity, fixes for issues that could prevent copy and paste of single-page PDF documents in Mail and cause video playback to freeze, improved reliability of video-out when using the iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter, and adds Bing as an option for Safari’s search…News: Apple releases iOS 4.0.1 Software Update for iPhoneJul 15th, 2010 Apple has released iOS 4.0.1 Software Update for iPhone, the first update to the iOS since the release of 4.0 on June 21. According to Apple’s release notes, the 4.0.1 Software Update “improves the formula to determine how many bars of signal strength to display.” Apple promised this fix in a press release earlier this month; it remains to be seen whether it also addresses the ongoing proximity sensor issue, as well. The iOS 4.0.1…News: Griffin debuts Loop stand, charger, case for iPadJul 15th, 2010 Griffin Technology has debuted its new Loop stand, PowerBlock Plus wall charger, and Elan Passport Nylon case for the Apple iPad. The Loop is a cushioned cradle for the iPad that supports two viewing angles in either orientation, and features an open loop design for cable access as well as non-slip rubber feet to protect furniture. It is available now and sells for $30. The PowerBlock Plus is an AC wall charger for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod, featuring…News: Apple patent points to new Dock connectorJul 15th, 2010 A newly published Apple patent application suggests the company is working on a new format Dock Connector that would allow device docking in multiple orientations. Entitled “Methods and Apparatuses For Docking a Portable Electronic Device That Has a Planar Like Configuration and That Operates in Multiple Orientations,” the patent describes a docking system that, like current Apple Docks, offers both power and data to the connected device,…News: iOS 4.1 tweaks bars + FaceTime, adds Game Center + settingsJul 15th, 2010 Apple’s limited developer release of the beta version of iOS 4.1 yesterday makes a handful of small new changes to iOS 4.0, which debuted in June 2010 for iPhone 3G, 3GS, iPod touch 2G, iPod touch 3G, and iPhone 4 devices. For readers who may be interested in what’s changed, we’ve compiled a brief list, along with several screenshots provided by a reader. One subtle change was first spotted in iOS 4.1 but will likely appear in an…News: Apple knew of potential iPhone 4 antenna issue?Jul 15th, 2010 Apple knew the antenna design of the iPhone 4 could pose an issue, according to a new report. Citing a person familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports that Ruben Caballero, a Senior Director of iPod/iPhone engineering described in the report as an antenna expert, warned company management about the potential perils of the design. According to the report, Caballero voiced his concerns in early planning meetings once the bezel antenna design…News: Elgato intros Turbo.264 HD Software Edition for MacJul 15th, 2010 Elgato has released Turbo.264 HD Software Edition for Mac. Described by the company as a software version of its Turbo.264 HD encoder hardware, the Software Edition allows users to instantly edit HD camcorder clips without the need to prior conversion, offers support for a wide range of video formats, and fast file conversion, following Apple’s specifications for H.264 videos and using custom video de-interlacing, with presets for the iPod,…News: Apple to discuss iPhone 4 on FridayJul 15th, 2010 Apple has invited a small number of journalists to a special press conference, expected to be held at its headquarters in Cupertino, CA, to discuss the iPhone 4. Apple has not indicated who will be speaking at the event, which will begin at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Friday, nor has it given specifics about what exactly will be discussed, beyond saying that the event will focus on the iPhone 4. Most likely, the company will address concerns over the…News: Apple releases iOS 4.1, 4.1 SDK betaJul 14th, 2010 Apple has released its first beta version of iOS 4.1, along with an accompanying software development kit (SDK), to registered iPhone developers. Notably, there is no version of the beta operating system available for the iPad, suggesting that contrary to prior reports, iOS 4.1 will not be a platform-unifying release, but will instead cater to Apple’s pocketable devices exclusively. It is currently unknown what, if any, new features or APIs…News: Mix: iPhone Vista, NPD, Genius Bar, Late ShowJul 14th, 2010 Speaking at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference in Washington, D.C., Microsoft COO Kevin Turner made several disparaging remarks about the iPhone 4, according to a Computerworld report. “It looks like the iPhone 4 might be their Vista, and I’m okay with that,” Turner said, referencing Microsoft’s replacement for Windows XP that was heavily criticized. He later poked fun at the phone’s reception issues, saying,…Review: Taito Space Invaders Infinity GeneJul 14th, 2010 We’ll say this much before continuing on with the review: if you’re a Space Invaders fan, enough has been said above to let you know whether or not to make a purchase, and we wouldn’t recommend continuing to read on. Part of what makes Space Invaders Infinity Gene cool is the sense of discovery you have when playing through it for the first time, and by necessity, the discussion that follows will spoil part of that discovery. Consider…News: ColorWare offers mail-in iPhone 4 custom coloringJul 14th, 2010 ColorWare has started offering a send-in iPhone 4 custom coloring service. The service allows customers to choose from a variety of solid, metallic, or pearlescent colors, some of which are available with a soft touch finish, for application on the phone’s back, frame, Home button, micro SIM slot and earbuds. Each component can be painted a separate color, although each component beyond the frame costs extra. ColorWare’s custom coloring…News: Tapbots releases Calcbot for iPhone and iPadJul 14th, 2010 Tapbots, developer of the popular Convertbot and Pastebot apps, has released a new universal calculator app for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Calcbot is a simple and intelligent calculator that includes advanced functions and calculation history features. The application sports the same general design aesthetic as Tapbots’ other apps with an elegant yet simple user interface that includes animation and sound. Calcbot provides a live as-you-type…News: iPhone 4 users wage proximity sensor issue campaignJul 14th, 2010 The lack of response by Apple to a known iPhone 4 proximity sensor issue, in which calls can be accidentally interrupted by button presses and hang-ups, has led to a grass roots campaign to force Apple to acknowledge and resolve the problem. Reader Trent Phillips, who previously emailed with the results of controlled proximity sensor testing, has launched a letter writing campaign to both technical and mainstream media outlets covering Apple products.…News: Survey: Planned iPhone purchases up significantlyJul 14th, 2010 According to data from the latest ChangeWave smartphone survey, more than half of all respondents planning to buy a smartphone in the next 90 days are planning to purchase an iPhone. 52% of respondents said they planned to purchase an iPhone, a dramatic 21% increase from the March survey. Following Apple was HTC, with 19% of respondents planning to purchase one of its phones, Motorola, with 9%, and RIM with 6%. Notably, both Motorola and RIM saw significant…Review: MiTAC Magellan ToughCaseJul 14th, 2010 Initially, ToughCase struck us as one of the most interesting ruggedized case designs around. Made from a mix of matte and soft touch rubber charcoal gray hard plastics, combined with gunmetal plastic and metal elements and a clear integrated screen protector, the case uses a flip-open hinge and twin side-mounted locks to hold an iPhone 3G/3GS or second/third-generation iPod touch inside, purportedly secure against drop and elemental damage.…News: Apple acquires online mapping firm Poly9Jul 14th, 2010 Apple has acquired Québec-based online mapping firm Poly9, according to a new report. French-language le Soliel reports (Translated Link) that the transaction, specifics of which are not known, occurred recently, and that the vast majority of Poly9’s staff have been relocated to Apple’s Cupertino offices. While the company’s website has been pulled down, an older version cached by archive.org shows that Poly9 specializes in developing…News: WaterField Designs outs new iPhone 4 casesJul 14th, 2010 WaterField Designs has announced two new “Bumper-Fit”-sized cases for the iPhone 4. Company owner Gary Waterfield explains that due to the iPhone 4’s ongoing reception issues, the company wanted to create versions of its sleeve-like cases that could accomodate an iPhone 4 inside an Apple Bumper or any other similarly thin case. The Bumper Fit Smart Case is similar to the company’s prior iPhone 4 Smart Case, featuring a rigid…News: Apple exec Scott Forstall joins TwitterJul 14th, 2010 Scott Forstall, Apple’s Senior Vice President of iOS Software, has joined Twitter. While Forstall has yet to post a single tweet, he already has 16,987 followers, but is following only one person himself: Conan O’Brien. Coincidentally, O’Brien’s latest tweet as of this writing involves the iPhone 4. It says, “I found a huge design flaw in my new iPhone. People get angry when I talk on it during a funeral.” It’s…News: AdMob: Apple not yet enforcing ad restrictionsJul 13th, 2010 Speaking at the MobileBeat 2010 conference, AdMob CEO Omar Hamoui has revealed that Apple has yet to enforce its new ad restrictions that would effectively ban the Google-owned mobile advertising service from the iOS platform. “They haven’t been enforcing (the new regulations) yet. We’re very appreciative of that,” said Hamoui, according to a Cnet report. He went on to explain that were the restrictions enforced, “it…News: Audible releases native iOS appJul 13th, 2010 Audible has released a native iOS application for downloading and listening to audiobooks from Audible.com on an iPhone or iPod touch. The Audible application allows users to browse through and download audiobooks from their Audible.com library over a Wi-Fi connection and listen to any downloaded titles directly from within the app. Users can begin listening to an audiobook while it is downloading and iOS 4 multitasking support allows users of multitasking-capable…First Looks: Gumdrop Cases AirShell for iPhone 4GJul 13th, 2010 As the latest release from Hard Candy and Gumdrop Cases, AirShell for iPhone 4G ($35) is a surprisingly expensive, no-frills hard plastic rear and side shell with one of two types of coating. Sold in your choice of ten colors, AirShell basically parrots the design of earlier releases from Incipio (Feather) and Asian OEMs, adding only an extra rear edge bevel to the mix. AirShell is offered in "Skater Nation" (matte soft touch rubber) and "Palm Tree"…Review: Cambridge Soundworks i525 Dual Alarm Clock RadioJul 13th, 2010 SoundWorks i525 benefits chiefly from three things: surprisingly strong bass given the size of its enclosure, the presence of Creative Labs’ X-Fi Crystalizer technology, and a deliberately simplified user interface. Most likely using iHome’s numerous past clock radios as a guide, Cambridge Soundworks built i525 to occupy a slightly narrower 10” width and shallower 5.75” depth than iHome’s typical 10.25” wide by…News: ProClip rolls out holders for iPhone 4Jul 13th, 2010 ProClip has rolled out its new line of holders for the iPhone 4. The lineup includes both padded and adjustable models of its tilt-swivel holder, tilt-swivel holder with pass-though 30-pin connector, tilt-swivel charging holder with cigarette lighter adapter, and tilt-swivel charging holder with straight power cord for fixed installations. Notably, the padded models are designed to hold bare iPhone 4 units, while the adjustable models can accept iPhone…News: Apple removing iPhone 4 discussions mentioning Consumer ReportsJul 13th, 2010 Apple has been removing any threads on its support forums mentioning Consumer Reports’ post from yesterday, claiming that it couldn’t recommend the iPhone 4 due to reception concerns. TUAW reports that Apple has removed at least six such discussions, one of which is still available in cached form from Bing. As the report notes, this is hardly the first time Apple has been caught removing unfavorable threads from its support forums, but…News: Nimbuzz adds iOS 4 background VoIP supportJul 13th, 2010 Nimbuzz has released an update to its instant messaging and voice-over-IP application adding support for background Internet calling on multitasking-capable iOS 4 devices. With Nimbuzz 2.0.1 users of the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and third-generation iPod touch can now receive and answer VoIP calls even when the Nimbuzz app is not actively running in the foreground. Users can also continue to carry on a conversation via Nimbuzz while accessing other apps…News: Mark/Space updates The Missing Sync for iOS 4Jul 13th, 2010 Mark/Space has updated its advanced iPhone sync utility to support iOS 4 and iTunes 9.2. The Missing Sync provides iPhone users with the ability to sync additional information between their device and their computer beyond that supported by iTunes. With The Missing Sync, users can backup and archive SMS messages, visual voicemail messages, voice memos and call history and organize, view and access them via a set of included desktop applications.…News: PicPosterous adds background uploadingJul 13th, 2010 Posterous has released an update to its utility for posting photos and videos to Posterous.com adding background uploading on multitasking-capable iOS 4 devices and updated graphics for the iPhone 4 Retina Display. PicPosterous allows Posterous users to upload photos and videos to Posterous from the camera or the device’s saved photos library, either creating new albums on Posterous or adding photos to previous albums. Users can also delete…Review: Kodansha/Mobile Art Lab PhoneBook Ride! Ride!Jul 13th, 2010 To be clear about a few things up front, PhoneBook Ride! Ride! is a novel concept with charming, professional grade execution, and those who are willing to pony up the cash for the whole experience will find it to be pretty cool. Mobile Art Lab’s story shows animal-like kids Popo and Momo looking out the window of their house, then imagining trips on various vehicles before finding themselves back at home in the arms of their father, mother,…News: Temple Bags unveils cases for the iPadJul 13th, 2010 Temple Bags has unveiled its new line of cases for the Apple iPad. The line includes a sleeve-style case, a folio case, a vertical case with exterior and internal pockets, and a horizontal case with three exterior pockets—the latter two of which can double as stands. Each case is available in black, brown leather, and “re-purposed” styles; prices range from $79 to $265, and new orders ship in 2-4 weeks. ...News: Incase previews cases for iPhone 4Jul 13th, 2010 Incase has posted a preview of its upcoming cases for the iPhone 4. Retooled versions of its Slider Case, Snap Case, and Protective Cover with a topographic design on the rear of the case are all expected by month’s end. Although the company declines to name for certain what cases in what colors it will be offering, the preview shots show pastel colors for the Snap Case, a single pastel blue mixed in with white, black, and gray for the Slider…First Looks: Macally FlexFitP4, KickstandP4, MetroBP4, MetroCP4 + MSuitP4 Cases for iPhone 4Jul 12th, 2010 What all five of these new Macally cases for iPhone 4 have in common is their inclusion of a "screen cleaning sticky swipe," a little gray pad that uses "detachable residue free" adhesive to stick to the back of the device -- or something else -- and wipe the screen clean of fingerprints. From there, they differ: FlexFitP4 ($TBD) is a really nice frosted clear soft plastic case with integrated button protection, while MSuitP4 ($30) is a black silicone…First Looks: Wrapsol Ultra Scratch Protection for iPhone 4Jul 12th, 2010 Maybe it's the fact that so much of the iPhone 4 is made from glass, or that even putting a Bumper case on doesn't seem to keep one safe after three accidental drops, but we're thinking that Wrapsol's Ultra Drop + Scratch Protection for iPhone 4 ($30) is going to have a real hard time helping to "protect even from drop damage." But this film kit, complete with front, rear, and side film, promises just that -- you moisten it, apply it, and use an included…News: Case-Mate debuts Venture case/stand for iPadJul 12th, 2010 Case-Mate has debuted its new Venture case and stand for the Apple iPad. Made from a black polyurethane material with green piping, the Venture features a side-opening design, access to all ports and controls, and a folding front cover with snap closure that doubles as an adjustable-angle stand. Case-Mate’s Venture hybrid case/stand for the Apple iPad is available now and sells for $90. ...News: iPad poses threat to e-readers, portable gaming devicesJul 12th, 2010 The Apple iPad poses a threat to both the e-Reader and portable gaming device markets, amongst others, according to a new study. Citing Resolve Market Research’s new iPad study, Mashable reports that when asked what products they would not buy after owning an iPad, 49% of users said an E-Reader, followed by 38% who said a portable gaming console. This was notably higher than the percentage of iPad users who said they wouldn’t purchase…News: Heckler Design intros AtRest stand for iPadJul 12th, 2010 Heckler Design has introduced its new @Rest stand for the iPad. Made from precisely-cut, heavy steel, the @Rest features a powdercoat finish, milled polypropylene resting pegs that adjust to hold both encased and bare iPads, two resting sides for holding the iPad at either 30 or 60 degrees in both horizontal or vertical orientation, and cord pass-through holes for convenient charging. Available now in a variety of colors, Heckler Design’s @Rest…News: Consumer Reports ‘can’t recommend’ iPhone 4 over signal issuesJul 12th, 2010 After stating in an earlier post that there was “no reason, at least yet, to forgo buying an iPhone 4 over its reception concerns,” Consumer Reports has published a new blog post claiming that it “can’t recommend” the iPhone 4 due to its ongoing cellular reception issues. During testing of three separate iPhone 4 units within the publication’s radio frequency isolation chamber, Consumer Reports was able to replicate…Article: Small Apps + Updates: Archetype, Crystal Defenders, Fring, Samurai: WOTW, Tapbots + WeatherStationJul 12th, 2010 Welcome to the latest edition of Small Apps + Updates, our column designed for quick looks at recent app releases and updates. This week’s Small Apps looks at nine titles ranging from games to communications and reference tools. Our top pick of the bunch is the latest version of Fring. Read on for all the details. Normally, we’d consider including Villain LLC’s new first-person shooter Archetype ($3, version 1.0.5) in an iPhone Gems…News: iPhone lawsuit goes class action nationwideJul 12th, 2010 A long-standing lawsuit against Apple and AT&T over the two companies’ iPhone exclusivity agreement has been granted expanded class action status. According to the court document posted online by Wired, the suit now covers “[a]ll persons who purchased or acquired an iPhone in the United States and entered into a two-year agreement with Defendant AT&T Mobility, LLC for iPhone voice and data service any time from June 29, 2007, to…News: Apple posts four new iPhone 4 FaceTime adsJul 12th, 2010 Apple has posted four new iPhone 4 television commercials. Similar to the company’s first iPhone 4 ad, the new 30-second spots highlight the phone’s FaceTime video chat feature. “Meet Her” shows a new grandfather meeting his granddaughter for the first time, “Haircut” revolves around a boyfriend seeing his girlfriend’s new haircut, “Smile” shows a father attempting to get his daughter to smile…News: MobileNavigator adds Background Location and moreJul 12th, 2010 Navigon has updated its MobileNavigator turn-by-turn navigation applications, adding support for iOS 4 Background Location and Fast App Switching on multitasking-capable devices and several other new features. In addition to multitasking, MobileNavigator 1.6 adds live weather information, directions to parking, voice guidance for pedestrian mode and an enhanced Reality View Pro. The new Live Weather feature updates and reports current weather conditions…Article: Ask iLounge 7-09-10Jul 09th, 2010 This week's Ask iLounge topics: Transferring iBookstore purchases between devices, Transferring files manually onto iPod touch, Sending e-mail attachments from iPhone, Transferring apps from iPhone to iPad, Selecting music to sync to iPhoneFirst Looks: Griffin Elan Holster Metal + Elan Passport Wallet for iPhone 4Jul 09th, 2010 Though they're different in design, Griffin's new Elan Holster Metal ($35) + Elan Passport Wallet ($40) for iPhone 4 use similar materials to update the company's earlier flip-open designs. Elan Holster Metal is a follow-up to the company's earlier iPhone Elan Holster, adding a metal bar to the horizontal edge of its Velcro-based flap, and a soft fabric color accent bar to its bottom. A belt clip on the back enables the Holster to be mounted like…First Looks: Griffin Reveal for iPhone 4Jul 09th, 2010 Griffin's first plastic case for the iPhone 4 is Reveal ($25), which uses a combination of rubber edging and a clear hard plastic back to protect all of the device save for its screen. The opaque rubber has holes for the headphone port, microphones, speakers, and vibrate switch, with integrated button covers; Griffin's rear cover has a keyhole-shaped hole for the iPhone 4's back camera, unfortunately interfering with the LED flash due to the hole's…First Looks: Griffin Screen Care Kit for iPhone 4Jul 09th, 2010 A little less impressive than the company's past versions for earlier devices, Griffin's new Screen Care Kit for iPhone 4 ($20) is a set of three matte-finished screen protectors with an applicator card and a cleaning cloth. Though the concept's a good one, the actual screen protectors inside the package look different from what's depicted outside, with an abnormally large hole near the Home Button and a different camera and speaker hole array at…First Looks: Ozaki iCoat Cases + Film for iPadJul 09th, 2010 Spotlighted in an editorial today on the wasteful manufacturing and packaging of Apple accessories, Ozaki's new lineup of iCoat cases and film protectors for the iPad stand out more because of their stunningly crazy boxes than most of the products inside. Of the entire collection, the only really interesting cases are the iCoat Bubble series, TPU plastic with bubble and diamond patterns on their backs, plus Apple iPad Dock-tapered moldings near their…Article: Editorial: On Wasteful Manufacturing and Packaging of Apple AccessoriesJul 09th, 2010 Though we fill more recycling bins on a weekly basis than the average small company, we’re not hard-core environmentalists by any stretch of the imagination. We spend a lot of time testing Apple accessories that have been shipped to us from different companies located all over the world, so something really has to stand out before one company’s manufacturing practices strike us as problematic enough to call out in an article. But after…News: Apple, others sued over cellphone emailJul 09th, 2010 Apple, along with Google, HTC, LG, Microsoft, and Motorola, has been sued over technology relating to wireless email. The Wall Street Journal reports that NTP sued the companies in U.S. District Court in Virginia over eight patents covering the wireless delivery of email to cellphones. “Use of NTP’s intellectual property without a license is just plain unfair to NTP and its licensees,” company co-founder Donald E. Stout said in a…News: 99 cent TV rentals coming to iTunes?Jul 09th, 2010 Apple is pushing TV programmers to allow it to rent individual television episodes for 99 cents each, according to a new report. Citing unnamed sources, NewTeeVee reports that the rentals would work in much the same way as current movie rentals, giving the customer 30 days to begin watching the program and 24 hours to finish watching once viewing has commenced. The report also suggests that the rentals will be streamed to users, instead of requiring…News: Latest edition of iLounge Weekly arriving shortlyJul 09th, 2010 The latest edition of iLounge Weekly, our weekly newsletter covering all things iLounge, is coming later today. iLounge Weekly is a summary of the week’s best news, reviews, and feature articles we’ve published, and it also features giveaways and iPod accessory discount offers from various companies. There’s still plenty of time to sign up and receive this week’s edition — just use the simple form below to submit your email address,…Review: Elago Design M2 Stand for iPhone + P2 Stand for iPadJul 09th, 2010 Unlike rival products from companies such as Luxa2, Just Mobile, JaDu Industries and Griffin, the M2 and P2 are just non-positionable aluminum device holders that are designed to passively hold whatever fits into their U-shaped arms. Based on the shapes of recent Apple iMac and Cinema Display legs, both M2 and P2 use a single piece of metal that has been bent to form a foot, a leg, and a two-fingered device cradle, with two holes in the leg for USB…News: 1.7-inch Apple-branded touchscreen surfacesJul 09th, 2010 A roughly 1.7-inch diagonal touchscreen carrying an Apple marking has been found, photographs of which have been posted online (Translated Link). The 3cm by 3cm square screen features a thin black bezel, similar to that found on the iPad, around all four sides, with connection cables emerging from what appear to be the bottom and right side. The cable to the right carries a variety of labels, including “Apple © 2009.” The width of the…News: iPhone 4 proximity sensor problems blamed on softwareJul 09th, 2010 Noting that Apple has not responded to numerous complaints in its own support forums regarding iPhone 4 proximity sensor problems, iLounge reader Trent Phillips has conducted tests to determine differences between the sensor behaviors of multiple iPhone models, and concluded that an iOS software update is capable of resolving the problems. In an e-mail to iLounge, Phillips says that the iPhones are all capable of deactivating their screens when objects…News: Video shows Apple Bumper no help on dropsJul 09th, 2010 A brief drop test video posted online shows that Apple’s Bumper cases for the iPhone 4 offer little more protection than carrying the device bare. The video shows a man dropping the iPhone, encased in a Bumper, from roughly ear height multiple times until damage is visible. Mac Rumors notes that with the iPhone 4 inside the Bumper, it took three drops before the front glass cracked, the same number it took to break a bare iPhone 4. While Apple’s…News: Fring adds two-way video calling for iPhone 4Jul 08th, 2010 Fring has released an update to its iOS voice and video communications app adding support for two-way video calling and multitasking on capable iOS 4 devices. Although Fring added one-way video calling to its iPhone application last December, the lack of a front-facing camera on the earlier iPhone models precluded its use for two-way video conferencing. With the addition of the new front-facing camera on the iPhone 4, Fring users can now engage in…Review: Apple iPhone 4 DockJul 08th, 2010 Apple seems to delight in making both its devices and accessories as small as possible, so the fact that the glossy white plastic iPhone 4 Dock is so downright diminutive isn’t a complete shock—the company has released iPod nano and shuffle docks that were smaller, but like the iPhone 4 itself, this is the tiniest iPhone dock to date. When it’s placed next to the company’s three-year-old iPod- and iPhone-agnostic Universal…News: G-Whizz Social provides a social networking browserJul 08th, 2010 iOS developer Ricky Bloomfield, known for his G-Whizz unified Google Apps browser, has released a new mobile app browser for social networking applications. G-Whizz Social provides a single app with tabbed browsers for Google Talk, Google Buzz, Facebook, Twitter and MySpace within a single app. Users can remain logged in to any of these services and effortlessly switch back and forth between them using a menu bar at the bottom of the screen. External…News: Droptext allows editing Dropbox text filesJul 08th, 2010 Developer Kevin Smith has released an iOS text editor for Dropbox users. Droptext is a universal app for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad that allows users to open, edit and save text files directly within their Dropbox account. In addition to standard text files, the application allows users open any file with a text-based mime type, such as HTML files, PHP scripts, and C programming code. Viewing of other non-text-based file types is not supported.…News: Apple held 24.4% of U.S. smartphone market March - MayJul 08th, 2010 According to the latest data from comScore, Apple accounted for 24.4% of the U.S. smartphone market for the three months ending in May. RIM was once again the market leader with a 41.7% share of the market; Apple was second, followed by Microsoft with 13.2%, Google’s Android with 13%, and Palm with 4.8%. Apple’s percentage, which is based on smartphone subscribers and is taken as an average from the three month period, is down slightly…First Looks: United SGP Steinheil + Incredible Shield Film for iPhone 4Jul 08th, 2010 Though we thought United SGP previously had a large lineup of Steinheil and Incredible Shield options, the new collection of choices for iPhone 4 owners is positively overwhelming. Start with the Steinheil series of screen film protectors, which now come in three different variations -- Ultra Crystal Clear ($14), Ultra Oleophobic ($14), and Anti-Finger Print ($12). The Ultra Crystal Clear promises 25% greater thickness than the prior version with…First Looks: Cygnett OpticClear Screen Protectors for iPad + iPhone 4Jul 08th, 2010 Sold in separate sizes for the iPad ($20) and iPhone 4 ($13), Cygnett's OpticClear Screen Protectors are billed as anti-glare film covers for the touchscreen Apple devices, bundled in packs for easy replacement. The iPad version includes two total front protectors, while the iPhone 4 version has three front protectors and one rear protector, including holes on both sides to accommodate the new front and rear cameras. Each includes a simple screen…First Looks: Cygnett Agenda, Glam, Lavish + SecondSkin Cases for iPadJul 08th, 2010 Like its iPhone 4 case lineup, Cygnett's series of me-too iPad cases aren't exactly awe-inspiring enough to merit a lot of discussion. The company's flip-style Glam ($40) and Lavish ($40) cases are a little different from the same-named iPhone 4 versions, opening from the side rather than the bottom; Glam uses the same shiny patent leather, while Lavish gives up the perforated lambskin leather for a similarly soft, unperforated faux leather and microsuede…First Looks: Cygnett Crystal, Glam, Lavish + Snaps Duo Cases for iPhone 4Jul 08th, 2010 To merely say that we're unenthusiastic about Cygnett's lineup of iPhone 4 cases would be accurate but insufficient to explain our continued distaste for generic OEM products, so here goes: Cygnett's Lavish ($30) and Glam ($30) cases offer cheap-looking perforated lambskin and patent leather bodies with the inconvenient flip-style designs we've avoided for years, here with poor volume button protectors and plain holes for all of iPhone 4's other features.…News: BMW Group announces iPod Out support for iOS 4Jul 08th, 2010 The BMW Group, makers of both BMW and Mini automobiles, has announced its support for the new iPod Out feature of iOS 4 for the iPhone and iPod touch. Using iPod Out, BMW’s new interface technology enables the company’s in-car infotainment systems to display and control music playback via the vehicle’s main display—using a Click Wheel iPod-like menu—and interface controls, while leaving room for other crucial information…News: U.K. retailer claims iPod touch 4G will have FaceTime, moreJul 08th, 2010 U.K.-based retailer John Lewis has leaked supposed details of the fourth-generation iPod touch at a recent event in London. Electricpig reports that a slide from the retailer’s Xmas in July event claimed that the fourth-generation iPod touch will arrive in September, and will sport a five megapixel camera with flash, similar to the one found in the iPhone 4 and including HD video recording capabilities, an accelerometer and gyroscope, and FaceTime…Review: JaDu Industries SkadooshJul 08th, 2010 When we took our very first look at Skadoosh a couple of months ago, it was a substantially different product from the one that’s shipping: a little rough around the edges from pre-production manufacturing, the relatively small machined aluminum stand contained a novel plastic iPad holder that was capable of ratcheting to change the device’s viewing angle, and a metal flip-out kickstand that was only needed when the iPad was reclined to…News: Boomwave unveils new cases for iPadJul 08th, 2010 Boomwave has unveiled its new Strapz and Kix cases for the Apple iPad. Strapz is a sleeve-style case featuring an inner neoprene pouch and an outer layer of slatted cowhide leather, with an elastic band for secure closure. It is available in three colors and sells for $43. Kix is a full coverage case with a dual zippered closure, perforated faux leather exterior, inner and outer pockets, and the ability to serve as a stand. It comes in two colors…Review: Thought Out Stabile Stand for iPadJul 08th, 2010 Unlike competitors whose stands were designed to be light and thin, Thought Out has once again taken the opposite approach with Stabile, which uses a solid steel frame shaped to hold the iPad without any question as to its stability. The nearly four-pound stand comes in either black ($60) or silver ($70), each with black rubber pads on the bottom and on the iPad-holding mount, and the same fixed 55-degree non-adjustable viewing angle. A hole in the…News: Airfoil Speakers Touch now supports background audioJul 08th, 2010 Rogue Amoeba has released an update to Airfoil Speakers Touch adding support for background audio on multitasking capable iOS 4 devices. Airfoil Speakers Touch allows users to stream audio to their iOS device from a Mac or PC on the same Wi-Fi network, effectively allowing the iPhone or iPod touch to act as a set of remote headphones. With the latest update users of the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and third-generation iPod touch can now keep Airfoil Speakers…News: Mix: White iPhone 4, SparkPlug, Flashlight, Corporate iPadJul 07th, 2010 A white iPhone 4 has been obtained and unboxed, with the photographs posted online. M.I.C. Gadget has posted photos of the delayed handset’s box, as well as the device itself, including the proximity and ambient light sensor holes above the earpiece speaker. SparkPlug Industries has introduced the SparkPlug Flash for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. The dock-connecting accessory features a cluster of four LEDs on the rear to illuminate photos, and a touch…News: Demiforce updates Trism for iPadJul 07th, 2010 Demiforce has released an update to its acclaimed Trism puzzle game for the iPhone and iPod touch, adding native iPad support and fixing some iOS 4 related problems. First released in July 2008, Trism was the first Match-3 puzzle game to make use of the iPhone’s accelerometer feature and was a runaway success in its category. Trism 1.5 maintains the same game play and features as the original with five game modes, online scoring and 22 in-game…Article: iPhone + iPad Gems: Baa Baa Black Sheep, Clifford, I Spy, LiquiPad HD + Twinkle Twinkle Little StarJul 07th, 2010 Welcome to the latest edutainment-focused edition of iPhone + iPad Gems! Based on the huge volume of recent app releases we’ve wanted to cover over the past couple of weeks, we’re taking relatively brief looks at the most notable ones today. Five of the six titles below are educational book and/or singalong apps, and the last is an interesting interactive liquid simulator. Our top picks of the week are the nursery rhyme titles Baa…News: iOS 4 satisfaction poll ends, iOS 4.1 feature poll beginsJul 07th, 2010 With over 3,200 votes from iLounge readers, our latest poll—“Are you satisfied with the performance of iOS 4 on your device?”—has ended. Readers using any compatible model of iPhone or iPod touch were given a choice between “satisfied” and “not satisfied,” with a separate option for those who don’t own an iOS 4-compatible device. Perhaps unsurprisingly, users of older models—namely the iPhone…News: SwitchEasy, MiLi roll out cases for iPhone 4Jul 07th, 2010 SwitchEasy and MiLi have rolled out their new accessories for the iPhone 4. SwitchEasy’s Nude case is made from GE Lexan polycarbonate, and features open access to all ports and controls, a wide-angle, flash-friendly camera hole, and a number of included add-ons, including two anti-static screen guards, a microfiber cleaning cloth, two headphone port protectors, and two 30-pin connector protectors. Nude for iPhone 4 is available in eight colors—two…First Looks: Philips DLO SBA3000 Baton Portable SpeakerJul 07th, 2010 Recently released outside the United States as a Philips and DLO combined offering, the SBA3000 Baton Portable Speaker is a pill-shaped two-driver audio system powered by four AA batteries -- not included -- and shielded for compatibility with iPhones, iPods, and iPads alike. Thirty hours of battery life are promised from the bassy 4-Watt speakers, which ship with a soft carrying bag and use a wrist strap-doubling 3.5mm audio cable to connect to devices.…First Looks: Switcheasy Nude for iPhone 4Jul 07th, 2010 SwitchEasy's series of Nude cases has come to the latest iPhone: Nude for iPhone 4 ($20) is an aggressively priced glossy hard plastic shell sold in eight different colors, each with the company's typically impressive collection of pack-ins. Nude ships with twin Dock Connector port covers, two headphone port covers, and even two clear film screen protectors, plus a cleaning cloth and applicator card. Though the case doesn't include button protection…First Looks: Philips Grip Case for iPadJul 07th, 2010 Though it looks pretty generic by the past standards of its DLO division, the Philips Grip Case for iPad ($TBD) has the core feature many users are looking for in a silicone iPad cover: added grip. The edges of this case are all thick and rounded, enabling you to hold the iPad firmly either in horizontal or vertical orientation, while providing tapered holes on the top, bottom, and side, plus button coverage on the top and right. Our black review…First Looks: Philips Easel Case for iPadJul 07th, 2010 The Philips Easel Case for iPad ($TBD) is an interesting combination of two different case concepts: the outside is a matte-finished hard flip case that attaches with Velcro to an iPad play-through design that mixes soft and hard neoprene. Using the parts separately, you have an iPad with full screen and button accessibility, while joining them together gives you the ability to reposition the iPad on your choice of angles for video viewing purposes.…News: AT&T: Upload speed loss due to software defectJul 07th, 2010 AT&T has released an official statement on recent reports of slow upload speeds observed by some iPhone 4 users. “AT&T and Alcatel-Lucent jointly identified a software defect—triggered under certain conditions - that impacted uplink performance for Laptop Connect and smartphone customers using 3G HSUPA-capable wireless devices in markets with Alcatel-Lucent equipment. This impacts less than two percent of our wireless customer…Article: iPhone + iPad Gems: Apple Store, Find My iPhone, MobileMe Gallery + MobileMe iDiskJul 07th, 2010 Welcome to a special Apple application-focused edition of iPhone + iPad Gems! Over the last two weeks, Apple has released both new and updated apps for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users, expanding both its growing collection of shopping tools and the capabilities of its web-based MobileMe subscription service. The four applications we look at today all depend on an active Internet connection, and include Apple Store, Find My iPhone, MobileMe Gallery…News: SoftBank adds nearly 230,000 on strength of iPhoneJul 07th, 2010 SoftBank has announced that it registered 229,500 net new subscribers in June, outpacing rival carriers NTT DoCoMo and KDDI. The Wall Street Journal reports that while the company doesn’t break out specific iPhone sales numbers, Apple’s handsets—particularly the iPhone 4, which launched in Japan on June 24—is likely to have made a substantial contribution to that figure. Overall, SoftBank has added roughly three-quarter of…News: IvySkin, Noreve intro new cases for iPhone 4Jul 07th, 2010 IvySkin and Noreve St. Tropez have both introduced new cases for the iPhone 4. IvySkin’s iPhone 4 Reception Case (pictured) is a clear polycarbonate case measuring 0.8mm thick on the sides and 0.6mm on the back, with openings for access to all ports, controls, and the camera, and included front and back anti-scratch film protectors. It is available for pre-order now for $15; additionally, all iPhone 4 Reception Case customers will be eligible…News: Apple: roughly 400 iTunes accounts hackedJul 07th, 2010 Apple has told a prominent blogger that about 400 iTunes accounts were compromised during the recent rash of hacks that were used to boost sales of one developer’s apps. Clayton Morris, blogger and co-host of The Grizzly Bear Egg Café podcast, says that Apple responded to an earlier inquiry of his, claiming that only 400 of the 150 million iTunes users—less than 0.0003%—were impacted by the scam. Apple also said that the iTunes…News: Photo of the Week: iPad in MontrealJul 07th, 2010 This week’s featured photo is from our iPads Around the World gallery, and shows an iPad resting in a park, reflecting the image of La Tour McGill in Montreal, Canada. To share your photos and to be considered for our Photo of the Week, you simply need to submit your own photo to one of our galleries. So get out there, take some pictures featuring your favorite iPod, iPad, or iPhone and maybe your submission will be our next Photo of the Week! ...News: Apple releases iMovie for iPhone updateJul 06th, 2010 Apple has released a maintenance update to iMovie for the iPhone 4 addressing several issues with the 1.0 version. iMovie 1.0.1 improves reliability when exporting movies containing photos, resolves issues with music playback within a project and promises additional performance and reliability improvements. iMovie is available from the App Store in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany and Japan for $5 and is a free update for current users. ...News: Pocket Informant adds iOS 4 multitasking featuresJul 06th, 2010 Web Information Solutions has released an update to its Pocket Information calendar and task manager for the iPhone and iPod touch. The version 1.5 update adds support for iOS 4 background alarms, location and syncing on multitasking-capable devices such as the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch. Local Notifications allow calendar alarms to now be set locally rather than relying on a Push Notification server and Pocket Informant can now take advantage…News: Apple updates iDisk app with iPad and iOS 4 supportJul 06th, 2010 Apple has released an update to its MobileMe iDisk application, adding iPad support and iOS 4 multitasking capabilities. MobileMe iDisk 1.2 is now a universal app providing native support for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The update also adds iOS 4 multitasking support for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and third-generation iPod touch devices with not only Fast App Switching support but also background audio allowing users to stream audio files from their…Article: iPhone + iPad Gems: Eliminate: GunRange, Rubik’s Cube + Slayer Pinball Rocks HDJul 06th, 2010 Welcome to this week’s gaming edition of iPhone + iPad Gems! Due to the launch of the iPhone 4, lots of apps have been piling up here for coverage, and we’ve had to pick and choose the ones that were most interesting—not necessarily the best—to highlight in this column. As such, we spotlight two titles that make use of the iPhone 4’s new gyroscope hardware and screen, as well as a third game that makes a great impression…News: AT&T capping upload speeds for iPhone 4 users?Jul 06th, 2010 A lengthy thread on Mac Rumors’ forums dating back to July 4 suggests that AT&T is at best experiencing data difficulties and at worst outright capping uploads speeds of iPhone 4 users. Many users report seeing upload speeds around 100kbps in places where they previously saw speeds of 1.0mbps and higher just a few days earlier. The phenomenon appears to be most common in major metropolitan areas, including, according to the thread, New York…News: Geocaching 4.0 adds Google Maps, Photo Support and moreJul 06th, 2010 Groundspeak has released a major update to its Geocaching application for iPhone and iPod touch users. Geocaching 4.0 adds a number of popular user-requested features including a functionally redesigned user interface and Google Maps integration. Users can also take photos with the iPhone camera and submit them with geocache logs, submit logs for Trackable items and view and edit log submissions. It is now also possible for users to view any list…First Looks: Targus Truss Case for iPadJul 06th, 2010 On the surface, Targus's new Truss Case for iPad ($50) looks sort of like a "me too" alternative to the many folios and flip cases we've already seen for Apple's tablet computer, but its appeal is in the details: professional-looking real leather on the outside, contrast stitched to match the color of the soft blue inner lining, which has far more padding than we've seen on earlier, similar products. The iPad-holding right frame can be locked into…First Looks: Targus A7 Sleeve for iPadJul 06th, 2010 Nearly four years have passed since Targus has released anything significant for Apple's digital media devices, so although the A7 Sleeve for iPad ($25) isn't exactly a breakthrough offering, it's nice to see the bag maker back in the neighborhood. From the outside, A7 looks just like any other single-zippered neoprene sleeve for the iPad, albeit with a water-resistant gusset around the side and bottom edges, but on the inside, a combination of distinctive-looking…News: Winners of Sound Earphones Giveaway announcedJul 06th, 2010 The winners of our Sound Earphones Giveaway have been announced. In the giveaway, five iLounge readers won a $100 Gift Card good towards any product at SoundEarphones.com. Congratulations to all the winners! Don’t forget to enter our V-Moda Crossfade LP Giveaway, our Giveaway of the Month for July. ...News: iLounge announces the V-Moda Crossfade LP GiveawayJul 06th, 2010 iLounge is pleased to announce the V-Moda Crossfade LP Giveaway. In our Giveaway of the Month for July, iLounge and V-Moda are giving away five Crossfade LP Headphones. In addition, V-Moda is offering the first 100 people who use coupon code “iLounge” on shop.v-moda.com a free set of Remix Remote earphones with the purchase of Crossfade LP Headphones. To enter, simply fill out and submit the form on the giveaway page—the giveaway will…First Looks: Speck SeeThru + SeeThru Satin for iPadJul 06th, 2010 Combining the company's earlier SeeThru-series cases with its latest CandyShell for iPad, Speck's new SeeThru and SeeThru Satin for iPad ($50 each) are hard plastic and rubber hybrid designs that provide substantial coverage for the iPad's body. SeeThru is a completely clear frame with slightly frosted rubber used as edging, holding the iPad inside and enabling it to sit flat on any surface, while SeeThru Satin is supposed to be translucent with a…First Looks: Speck PixelSkin for iPadJul 06th, 2010 Speck's colorful series of grippy rubber cases has finally made its way to the iPad: PixelSkin ($40) comes in three different colors for now, each with the same integrated button protectors, speaker, microphone, and port holes. Though PixelSkin doesn't include any screen protection, it has unusually substantial coverage for the front bezel, plus a rare built-in Home Button cover. There's just enough rubber here to feel substantial when on the iPad....News: Apple responds on hacked iTunes accountsJul 06th, 2010 Apple has issued a response to reports of iTunes users seeing their accounts hacked and used to purchase certain apps in order to build App Store rankings. “The developer Thuat Nguyen and his apps were removed from the App Store for violating the developer Program License Agreement, including fraudulent purchase patterns,” Apple told Engadget. “Developers do not receive any iTunes confidential customer data when an app is downloaded.…Backstage: Insights On Early iPhone 4 Case OptionsJul 06th, 2010 Now that the first dozen iPhone 4 cases are available—and since a lot is changing behind the scenes with these cases—I wanted to take a moment to fill you in on what we’ve been testing, seeing, and hearing over the past couple of weeks. Developers really rushed out the first handful of cases in order to get early options into AT&T and Best Buy stores, and in some cases are going back and fixing problems they discovered only after…News: Vaja debuts pair of cases for iPhone 4Jul 06th, 2010 Vaja has debuted its first two cases for the iPhone 4. The iVolution Top is a flip-style case with a fold-forward screen cover, a leather exterior, open access to most ports and controls, and embossed interior lining. It is available in a wide range of colors and leathers and sells for $80. The Classic Retro Slim Bag is a sleeve-style case offering a vertical front stripe and opening for the power button for $55. Both of Vaja’s new cases for…News: Gowalla updated for iPhone 4, iOS 4Jul 06th, 2010 Gowalla has released an update to its social location sharing app for the iPhone and iPod touch, adding support for iOS 4 multitasking and adding new high-resolution graphics for the iPhone 4 Retina Display. iOS 4 improvements include support for Fast App Switching and continuous tracking of nearby spots as well as other improvements in how Gowalla handles location tracking. New users can now sign up for a Gowalla account directly within the app,…V-Moda Crossfade LP GiveawayJul 06th, 2010 iLounge and V-MODA are giving away five (5) Crossfade LP Headphones (retail value $250). Winners will be able to choose from three colors; Gunmetal Black, Phantom Chrome or White Pearl. Crossfade LP retail box includes: Crossfade LP premium over-ear headphones 36” remote/mic cable 69” stereo audio cable 1/4” adapter Jet black exoskeleton carrying case with carabiner One-year V-MODA premier warranty Replay Replacement Program – 50%…News: Apple increases iPad production ahead of July launchesJul 06th, 2010 Apple has increased its monthly iPad orders to its Taiwanese manufacturing partners to over two million units in July, according to a Digitimes report. Citing Digitimes Research analyst Mingchi Kuo, the report claims that Apple is estimated to have ordered roughly 2.3 million iPads in July with a mix of 58-60% iPad with Wi-Fi +3G models despite the Wi-Fi-only model’s stronger sales in the first half of the year. The iPad is currently available…First Looks: Incipio NGP Matte for iPhone 4Jul 06th, 2010 Conceptually uninspired but technically sound, Incipio's new iPhone 4 version of NGP Matte ($25) is almost the exact same case previously released by the company as Dermashot, only using a rigid semi-hard plastic rather than silicone rubber as the base material. NGP Matte has a flat, almost paper-like texture and fewer curves around the iPhone 4's face above and below the screen, using a more tightly tailored bezel design and included screen film…News: Apple CEO Jobs to skip Sun Valley conference?Jul 06th, 2010 Apple CEO Steve Jobs is now expected to skip the annual Allen & Co. media conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, according to new report. The Financial Times claims that Jobs has told some he plans to skip the event, while telling others that he was “leaning against” attending, but remained undecided. This contradicts a BusinessWeek report from late last month that claimed Jobs was expected to appear, and speculated that he would use the…News: SK Telecom in talks to offer iPhone, iPad in KoreaJul 06th, 2010 SK Telecom is in talks with Apple about offering both the iPhone and service for the iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G in South Korea. The Wall Street Journal reports that SK Telecom CEO Jung Man-won recently said that the companies were in talks, but admitted that “some noises about problems with the latest iPhone” were worrisome. “We’ve built a solid reputation for offering good after-service for handsets, and we can’t take any risks,” he added.…First Looks: Incipio Silicrylic for iPhone 4Jul 06th, 2010 It's probably the best Incipio case yet for the iPhone 4, and the most improved from prior generations of the same design: Silicrylic ($30) is a silicone skin with a hard plastic shell that snaps into place as a frame, enabling the case to protect all of the iPhone 4's side and top buttons while offering firm back coverage, and soft-contoured holes on all sides. Unlike earlier Silicrylics, the iPhone 4 version's two layers integrate seamlessly together…News: Nike+ users experiencing issues with iOS 4Jul 05th, 2010 Users of Nike+ compatible iPhone and iPod touch models are reporting a number of issues using the exercise companion system. Issues reported on a lengthy Nike forum thread include difficulty in linking with sensor, the inability to resume a workout after a pause, lack of spoken feedback, uncomfortably loud spoken feedback, workout distance totals that are double the true distance, failure of new workout distances to be added to workout totals, out…News: Ten One Design demos pressure-sensitive drawing on iPadJul 05th, 2010 Ten One Design has posted a demonstration video showing off the company’s pressure-sensitive software for the iPad. Using the software in a demo sketch application, along with a Pogo Sketch stylus, a Ten One designer is able to vary the line width drawn on the screen by differing the amount of pressure exerted. The video also shows off advanced palm and finger rejection, allowing the application to respond solely to the stylus. While the company…News: Hacked iTunes accounts used to boost App Store salesJul 05th, 2010 A number of iTunes users are reporting that their accounts have been hacked and used to purchase a select group of applications, boosting the App Store rankings of those titles in the process. The Next Web initially reported that the titles in question were Books applications sold by developer Thuat Nguyen, which have subsequently been removed from the App Store. Upon further inspection and based on more reader reports, the site found that several…News: Nintendo says it has no plans for iOS, other platformsJul 05th, 2010 Nintendo President Satoru Iwata has indicated that Nintendo will not be bringing any of it’s games to hardware platforms manufactured by other companies. In responding to a question following a recent investors meeting, Iwata stated “Nintendo’s software and hardware are the same thing,” and that “Other companies don’t share Nintendo’s values or traditions when it comes to creating devices.” He concluded…Article: Ask iLounge 7-02-10Jul 02nd, 2010 This week's Ask iLounge topics: Accessing iTunes U on iPad, Transferring video from 5G nano to iPad, Compilations and Artist listing on iPod classic, Backing up and erasing iPhone 3G, Downloading podcasts outside of iTunes, iPhone 4 Retina Display apps on iPadNews: iLounge Weekly coming later today, sign up nowJul 02nd, 2010 The latest edition of iLounge Weekly, our weekly newsletter covering all things iLounge, is coming later today. iLounge Weekly is a summary of the week’s best news, reviews, and feature articles we’ve published, and it also features giveaways and iPod accessory discount offers from various companies. There’s still plenty of time to sign up and receive this week’s edition — just use the simple form below to submit your email address,…News: Apple announces details on iAd roll outJul 02nd, 2010 In a post on Apple’s iPhone Developer News site the company has provided some additional details concerning the roll out of its new iAd advertising platform. As expected, the rollout began July 1st, however this initial rollout is limited to North America only, with the service scheduled to be deployed outside of North America in “a few months.” Apple also notes that only a few ads will initially be appearing but the number of ads…News: Apple still in talks for iTunes wireless streaming serviceJul 02nd, 2010 Following yesterday’s reports of wireless streaming and synchronization features coming to iTunes this fall, CNet has indicated that the service may not be coming as soon as predicted. The article points out that although Apple has apparently been engaged in discussions with the music industry regarding a streaming service, the company has yet to actually acquire the necessary licenses from the top four music labels. Some people within the recording…News: Apple TV headed for major overhaul?Jul 02nd, 2010 The New York Times reports that Apple is working on a “major overhaul” of its Apple TV product for accessing iTunes media in the living room. The report cites “several people familiar with Apple’s television-related efforts” indicating that the company is working on a significant software update for the Apple TV which will “offer a completely redesigned interface” for the device. The sources note that it is…News: Disney acquires TapulousJul 02nd, 2010 Tech Crunch reports that Tapulous has been acquired by Disney. Tapulous is best known for its music-oriented games such as its Tap Tap Revenge series, which also included individual titles featuring specific artists such as Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Nickelback and Nine Inch Nails. Disney Interactive Studios sells games based on Disney movies and characters such as Toy Story and Cars. Although many of its are for consoles, Disney has released a number…News: Apple admits iPhone 4 signal problems are software issue, fix comingJul 02nd, 2010 Apple has issued a press release this morning responding to the numerous complaints that have been circulating regarding reception issues with the new iPhone 4. In a Letter from Apple Regarding iPhone 4, Apple reiterates previous comments that holding any mobile phone in certain ways will reduce its reception by one or more bars, and acknowledges that this is as true of the iPhone 4 as it was of previous iPhone models and other manufacturers’…News: Lux DLX update adds iPad supportJul 02nd, 2010 Sillysoft Games has released a universal update to its popular Lux DLX strategy game for the iPhone and iPod touch. An iOS version of its popular Lux Delux desktop game, Lux DLX is a Risk-style strategy game where users play against the AI or other players in an attempt to capture all of the opposing territories. Players can choose to play on any of over 80 free maps, including classic world maps such as the British Isles and Europe or more whimsical…News: Foursquare adds iOS 4 support, integrated map viewJul 02nd, 2010 Foursquare has updated its location-based social networking app for the iPhone and iPod touch, adding basic support for iOS 4 Fast App Switching and high-resolution artwork for the iPhone 4 Retina Display. The update also adds an integrated map view allowing users to view their friends’ check-in locations displayed on a map relative to their own position. Although Foursquare can now take advantage of Fast App Switching on capable devices it…News: Reeder update adds iOS 4 Task CompletionJul 02nd, 2010 Silvio Rizzi has released an update to his popular Reeder Google Reader client for tbhe iPhone and iPod touch. Reeder 2.0.3 adds support for background task completion on multitasking-capable iOS 4 devices, allowing synchronization to finish in the background after the app is closed. The update also adds a new setting to allow users to choose whether folders should open as a list of feeds or articles by default and fixes some graphic and compatibility…News: iTunes wireless streaming, sync services coming soon?Jul 01st, 2010 Apple is preparing to launch new wireless streaming and synchronization features for iTunes at its traditional September iPod event, or possibly sooner, according to a new report. Citing a “reliable” unnamed Apple source, Boy Genius Report claims that the new features will allow users to stream purchased music and movies from Apple’s servers directly to their devices, eliminating the need for large amounts of local storage, and also…News: Apple starts slow roll out of iAdsJul 01st, 2010 Apple has started rolling its new iAd mobile advertising platform in iOS 4 applications coded to display the ads. Although reports indicate that some users are already able to see and interact with the new ads, two iLounge editors have yet to have one appear—possibly due to their geographic locations—leaving nothing but a blank banner, as pictured above. Previewed by Apple at both its iPhone OS 4 event in April and then again during the…Backstage: Introducing Catherine Anne Horwitz, Live Over iPhone 4 FaceTimeJul 01st, 2010 My daughter Catherine was born yesterday at 3:55pm, and 40 minutes later, she met her sister Madeline (and two of her grandparents) for the first time over a FaceTime connection. The first photos of Madeline were sent out from the original iPhone nearly two years ago, with early video chats handled through iChat. Once Apple adds FaceTime support to iChat—and more devices—we won’t be the only people sharing these moments live from…News: Mix: Exchange, Gyroscrope, GelaSkins, Oklahoma StateJul 01st, 2010 Apple has released an updated configuration profile that claims to fix problems with Exchange ActiveMail syncing some users were experiencing after upgrading their devices to iOS 4. According to Apple’s support document on the issue, some users were noticing “that Exchange ActiveSync Mail, Contacts, or Calendars do not sync, or sync very slowly. In addition, some Exchange Server administrators may notice their servers running slowly.”…News: Dexim intros line of cases for iPadJul 01st, 2010 Dexim has introduced its new line of cases for the Apple iPad. The lineup includes the Elegant Collection leather case with soft inner lining for $46, the Durable Protection Sleeve made from TPU and featuring a circular design on the back for $30, the Premium Protective Fiber Sleeve featuring an open-face design and impact resistant carbon fiber shell for $30, and the Glossy PC Sleeve for $30. Also included in the lineup are the Flexible Silicone…News: iPhone 4 antenna probe finds flaws, improvementsJul 01st, 2010 As part of its iPhone 4 review, AnandTech took an in-depth look at the iPhone 4’s antenna and its signal issues, finding that “cupping the bottom left corner and making skin contact between the two antennas does result in a measurable difference in cellular reception,” but adding, “RF is a strange beast.” According to the review, standard signal strength for a UMTS 3G phone can range from -51 dBm—standing underneath…News: Apple, AT&T sued over iPhone 4 reception issueJul 01st, 2010 A class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple and AT&T over the iPhone 4’s cellular reception issues. The suit, filed in Maryland District Court, revolves around the “left hand” reception issue, and alleges that Apple and AT&T “knew or reasonably should have known of the iPhone 4’s defective nature prior to placing the iPhone 4 into the stream of commerce.” Claims against the two companies include…News: Mozilla submits Firefox Home appJul 01st, 2010 Mozilla announced yesterday that it has submitted its first iPhone app, Firefox Home to the App Store. Firefox Home allows users to access their Firefox desktop history, bookmarks, and even currently open tabs on their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, enabling users to easily look up information on the go and pick up where they left off from their desktop browsing. Data is synced securely from Firefox on the desktop using the Firefox Sync browser plug-in,…News: Facebook updated for iOS 4Jul 01st, 2010 Facebook has released an update to its iPhone and iPod touch app, bringing support for iOS 4 Fast App Switching. The update also provides high-resolution icons for the iPhone 4 Retina display, Korean and Russian localizations and minor bug fixes. Facebook released an update last week on the same day that iOS 4 was released, however this prior update was notably missing any features related to iOS 4 itself, focusing instead on adding support for video… |
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