Rogers Communications yesterday said they have plans to bring the Apple iPhone to Canada before the end of this year. "We're thrilled to announce that we have a deal with Apple to bring the iPhone to Canada later this year. We can't tell you any more about it right now, but stay tuned," Rogers … [Read more...]
Apple Considers Licensing Haptic Technology for iPhone
Apple is reportedly in talks with Immersion Corporation regarding a licensing agreement that would allow Apple to use haptic technology on the iPhone. Haptic technology essentially simulates the sense of touch when using a device that only provides visual cues, rather than tactile sensations you'd … [Read more...]
Apple Orders 3 Million 3G iPhones
According to a report from the Commercial Times, Foxconn Electronics has received orders for the assembly of the second generation iPhone. Foxconn is currently the only manufacturer of the current shipping iPhone. The second generation iPhone with support for 3G has been widely rumored for a June … [Read more...]
Apple Files iPhone Instant Messaging Patent
Apple has filed a patent with the USPTO for a universal instant messaging application interface for the iPhone and other touch screen devices. Apple has filed a patent with the USPTO for a universal instant messaging application interface for the iPhone Click to enlarge. The chat interface is … [Read more...]
Unlocked 3G iPhone To Release In Italy
According to a report from Rebublica.it, Telecom Italia will be releasing a new unlocked iPhone with support for 3G in Italy in the next few weeks. There has been much speculation about Apple releasing a new 3G capable iPhone and this latest report comes from a well respected publication in Italy, … [Read more...]
Case mate Introduces Touch Through Case
Case-mate has introduced the Naked Case, the only case that provides full protection of the device, including the screen, while at the same time allowing full touch-through access to the iPhone or iPod Touch. Case-mate Naked case for iPhone Click to enlarge. The patent-pending electrostatic … [Read more...]
New iPhone Firmware Beta Reveals Screen Capture
The list of new features found in iPhone firmware 2.0 seems to include the ability to save images and perform screen captures. This of course makes it easy to add iPhone Wallpapers by simply saving them directly to your camera roll. By holding the sleep button and then tapping the home button, … [Read more...]
Latest iPhone SDK Reveals New Chip Set
It appears that Apple's latest release of the iPhone SDK calls the SGOLD3 chip set, yet another sign that a next generation 3G iPhone could be released in the coming months. The code was spotted by the developers of ZiPhone who have posted a screenshot. The current iPhone utilizes the Infineon … [Read more...]
Search Contacts Feature On Horizon
One of the limitations of the iPhone and it's existing software is the lack of a search tool for contacts. It appears this could be on the horizon with the release of iPhone firmware 2.0. According to EngadgetMobile, there is a a magnifying glass coupled with a contacts search feature in the … [Read more...]
Mossberg Says 60 Days Until Next Generation iPhone
At a technology summit, Wall Street Journal's Walt Mossberg spoke about the upcoming iPhone, saying "the iPhone will be 3G in sixty days". This just adds to rampant speculation that Apple will indeed release the next generation iPhone at their World Wide Developers Conference in June. Evidence of … [Read more...]
