Jul

3

iPhone Guided tour and AT&T Details

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July 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If you haven’t heard, the iPhone 3G is coming out soon.  Oh yeah, I forgot, everyone knows about the iPhone 3G because the hype has been deafening.
Here are some details that are not hype nor rumors - this is actually usable news.  First, head over to Apple for a guided tour of the iPhone 3G.  […]

Jun

30

iPhone to Come in Edible Eco-Friendly Packaging

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June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

  photo credit: homemadeoriginals. 
When you pick up a brand-spanking new iPhone 3G, it will come in a potato starch based tray.  These are the same package inserts made for Motorola by Dutch firm PaperFoam.  
This comes in response to Apple, among other big tech firms, to be more eco-friendly and green.Now, I am not saying that the package should […]

Jun

23

iPhone 3G Hype Continues - Now with More Porn

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June 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

  photo credit: allyaubry

iPhone Porn was a headline circulating the internet the other day.  In fact,an article showed up on the online version of Time. Somehow, people have the notion that the 3G iPhone will supernaturally attract porn from the air or something.
What the hysterical porn-mongerers don’t realize is that the iPhone, like any other […]

Jun

19

No iPhone for you-san!

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June 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I guess that when you have all of the greatest toys in the known universe, you don’t need an iPhone.  According to a recent survey, 91% of Japanese people won’t be buying an iPhone.
What does that mean for Apple and Steve Jobs?  My guess is absolutely nothing.  Heck, even if 9% of the Japanese did […]

Jun

16

The 3G iPhone Only Costs 101 Sale iTunes Movie Rentals to Make?

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June 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I know, the title is a bit confusing, so let me elaborate. Recently, industry analysts have determined that it only costs about $100 dollars to manufacture the new 3G iPhones. That’s right, only $100.
We were all shocked and awed by the rumor that the iPhone 3G would only cost $199. Then we […]

Jun

13

iPhone Application Costs on Target

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June 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago, I asked what you were willing to pay for an iPhone application.
Well, an industry insider, Gene Munster, had the same question.  He did some digging at WWDC and found the following:

The average price for an iPhone app is $2.29.
71% of iPhone apps will be free.
50% of developers plan to write iPhone/iPod […]

Jun

12

The Future of Web Applications Post WWDC

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June 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If you caught the WWDC keynote by Steve Jobs, then you no doubt know that there are a few hundred thousand potential developers out there cranking out native applications for the iPhone.  In less then a month, these applications will be available for you to download and purchase.  What does this mean for the state […]

Jun

10

iTunes $.99 Movie of the Week - Mamet Edition

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June 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Dave Mamet is a great director and producer. In fact, I am dying for his television show “The Unit” to come back and entertain. Until then, I get another Mamet movie for $.99 from iTunes (last week was a Mamet movie as well). This week, “House of Games” (Warning: iTunes Link) is […]

Jun

9

3G iPhone is Official!

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June 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

What do you get when you cross 300 hours of standby, a 2G talk-time of  10 hours  5 hours of 3G talk-time  5 to 6 hours of high-speed browsing, 7 hours of video, 24 hours of audio, 2.8X faster download speeds, black  matte, chrome buttons and $199?
That’s right, you have a 3G iPhone!  The new […]

Jun

9

iPhone Themed Swag at WWDC

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June 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Unless you live on a desert island, you know that the WWDC starts today, and all indicators point to the announcement and imminent release of the 3G iPhone.  If there was any doubt as to the importance of our favorite little phone at this conference, check out the theme of the goody bag.
That t-shirt […]

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