I purposely waited for this one. Saddleback Leather Co. sent me their small Gadget Pouch a couple weeks before the iPhone 4 launched. I used it a bit with my iPhone 3G, but I really wanted to wait until the iPhone 4. My wait paid off and now I have a case that blends in with my current home in Texas. The fun and raw story of the company that is Saddleback leather can be found here, but rather then retelling stories that aren’t mine, I’ll just give my thoughts on their Gadget Pouch.
Archive for June, 2010
Hulu’s new subscription service Hulu Plus is now available in the app store for a “limited” preview. The downside? The service will set you back $10 per month for ad-enabled videos. The app works on both iPhone and iPad and is available for free from the app store. Hulu Plus’ complete description after the break. Read the rest of this entry »
AT&T stores had iPhone 4s available for non-reserve customers nationwide, you know what that means. Much to everyone’s surprise, they sold out. It’s been hinted at a couple times before, but iWork for iPhone has reappeared on Apple’s site in some capacity. Boy Genius Reports got ahold of Apple’s internal documents regarding the antenna issues. Steve would like you to use multitasking the way it’s designed. Apple has begun to ship many of their Bumper cases to users. The rumor that will never die points to January 2011 as the time for the Verizon iPhone. Oddly, last year rumors put it at January of 2010.
Foxconn is rumored to be moving some of Apple’s production to other parts of China. They’ve also installed some nets to prevent workers from jumping. Apple added $10 HD movies to the iTunes Store. Speaking of HD, Apple is reported to be looking to expand into the TV markets. AppleInsider is reporting that iOS 4 will be available for the iPad in November. In patent news, Apple was granted patents for a host of things and filed a trademark for the iPhone 4 packaging.
In news you really don’t care about, but is more important than “Apple of My Eye” - Steve Jobs will be attending some conference you never knew existed. Finally, If you are feeling like a jackass and would like to be part of a Class Action Lawsuit against Apple for the iPhone 4, the folks at Kershaw, Cutter & Ratinoff (we’ll presume all major jackasses) would like to represent you.
Recently, I asked the founders of Grove, makers of bamboo cases for the iPhone 3G, 3GS and iPhone 4 (as well as an upcoming iPad case) a few questions about their company. We’ll be picking up one of these iPhone 4 cases as soon as they are released, and will have a full review at that time. Here is a transcript of my questions and their responses. The responses are crafted by Ken Tomita. Enjoy. Interview after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »
It hasn’t been a week since the iPhone 4 was released and we are already seeing some amazing things, one of which is a movie titled “Apple of My Eye” – an iPhone 4 film created by Majek Pictures which seizes to amaze me. In just about 48 hours, a stunning minute and a half video was shot and edited entirely on the iPhone 4. That video available for your viewing pleasure after the break. Read the rest of this entry »
Genius Electronics has started to ship the iPhone 4’s camera. (No, we aren’t sure what to make of this) Anyways, speaking of iPhone 4 parts, turns out the 16GB costs about $188 in parts. Everyone knows about the reception issues (including Steve) with the iPhone. Turns out, the proximity sensors may not be working right either. The reception issues may get fixed with an iOS update on Monday… we’re still waiting. Apple sold a lot of iPhone 4s in the first 72 hours, a lot. That made one person in Canada nervous that their iPhone launch might be pushed back, Steve laid that to rest. In a note of seriousness, Steve also answered questions whether the iPhone 4 was made with conflict-free materials.
In other news, Chrome overtook Safari and iBooks 1.1 is not all it was supposed to be.
Finally, here’s a link to Apple’s iPhone ad. And here’s another one:
Yeah… everyone’s numbers were a little off. Press release following…
CUPERTINO, California—June 28, 2010—Apple® today announced that it has sold over 1.7 million of its iPhone® 4 through Saturday, June 26, just three days after its launch on June 24. The new iPhone 4 features FaceTime®, which makes video calling as easy as one tap, and Apple’s new Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone, resulting in stunning text, images and video.
“This is the most successful product launch in Apple’s history,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Even so, we apologize to those customers who were turned away because we did not have enough supply.”
iPhone 4 also features a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, HD 720p video recording, Apple’s A4 processor, a 3-axis gyro and up to 40 percent longer talk time—in a beautiful all-new design of glass and stainless steel that is the thinnest smartphone in the world.
iPhone 4 comes with iOS 4, the newest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, which features Multitasking, Folders, enhanced Mail, deeper Enterprise support and Apple’s new iAd mobile advertising platform.
Pricing & Availability
iPhone 4 is available in the US for a suggested retail price of $199 (US)* for the 16GB model and $299 (US) for the 32GB model in both Apple and AT&T’s retail and online stores, Best Buy, Radio Shack and Wal-Mart stores. iPhone 4 is also available in the UK, France, Germany and Japan and will be available in an additional 18 countries by the end of July—Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.*Qualified customers only. Requires a new two year AT&T rate plan, sold separately.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OSX, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.
