Apple's Prototype iPhone LEaked

Gizmodo has got their hands on the iPhone 4G, which was apparently lost at a bar in Redwood City.  It was camouflaged to look like an iPhone 3GS, but it is the real thing because Apple wants it back.  There is a new for factor, volume buttons, front-facing camera, and it uses micro-sim cards.

Sneak Peak at iPad Dashboard App

Yesterday I posted a video showcasing the iPad App Store.  Well new video has surfaced showing the iPad's Dashboard widget application.  Who says the iPad doesn't run widgets?

Sneak Peak at iPad App Store

If you were lucky and preordered an iPad before Apple ran out, you may be itching to see the App Store in action.  If so, maybe this will help you through the difficult wait until iPads arrive.

iPad Pictures and Pricing

Apple has released the official photos of the iPad and has put up a page for it on the Apple website.  The iPad will cost $499 for a 16 GB version with WiFi only, $599 for the 32GB WiFi-only version, and $699 for 64 GB WiFi-only version.  3G and WiFi versions will cost an extra $130, so the 16GB Wifi+3G version will $629 for example.  The WiFi only units will start shipping in March and the 3G and WiFi versions will start shipping in April.  This will also feature the iBooks store, which is Apple's eBook store, and it means Apple is going toe-to-toe with Amazon.

The iPad is Real: Oh yes it is!

It turns out Apple showed us the iPad.  It looks like a big iPhone with acustom interface.  It canruniPhone apps, but in a little window.  But, I now know what I want for Christmas in July gift. Specs after the jump.

Could this be the leaked iPad Ad?

A video appeared on Youtube a little while ago that appears to be an ad for the iPad, the supposed name for the Apple Tablet.  It is certainly in Apple style, but the tablet looks a little to bulky to be made by Apple.  Video after the jump.

Apple Announces January 27th Event

Apple has officially announced its January 27th, invitation-only, event.  The event will be held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Fransisco.  The invitation sent to journalists (me not one of them...) reads "Come see our latest Creation."  Could this be the Apple Tablet announcement? Or, will that be a "one more thing" at another date.

iMac Benchmark Tests

Apple's new iMac are obviously faster then the older models, they use Intel's new chipset of course! But, how fast are they? These Geekbench results show a nearly 35% performance increase!

Apple Sends out a Whole Slew of New Stuff

Today Apple updated many of it's computers.  They revamped the Mac Mini, Macbook, and the iMac.  Apple also released a new wireless keyboard, and a new, multitouch, unibody mouse.

It's "Normal" For iPhones' to drop 30% of Calls

If you're an iPhone user in New York City you have probably had quiet a few dropped calls.  Now, the iPhone is an amazing device, but it has a tendency to drop calls.  But, apparently, on average they drop 30% of their calls in New York City. 

Really, Awesome, Great, Apple Video

This video was taken from cuts of the Apple iPod event last week. It made me chuckle a little.

Mac OSX Gets it's own (Unofficial) App Store

Now that the Palm Pre, Blackberry, iPhone, Nokia Phones...have App Stores, why shouldn't this move into the desktop world? Well, that's the idea behind App Bodega, a piece of (MAC ONLY) software, mad by IDFusion, that allows users to download, and sell, Applications for Mac OSX. This will allow you to easily download new software.

IDFusion has said it will not repeat Apple's mistakes with the iPhone App Store. For example, Apple pulling Apps after they've been approved (Baby Shaker App, and, most recent, GV Mobile).They also say that the Approval process is better and clearer then Apple's. Hopefully all these claims hold true.

Bodega will also feature many similarities to the App Store. It will feature user ratings and reviews; and the ability to browse, Top Rated and Recommended Applications. Bodega will also store all license keys and other data; making re-downloading applications very easy. You can download bodega at appbodega.com

(info from Cnet)

Apple Tablet Rumored to Come in October

The dream of Apple Tablet, which always seemed to be vaporware from its start, may finally come true. Well-maybe, just maybe- The China Times published an article saying that Apple will be releasing tablets this October, priced at $800. Even though this is a reputable source, the rumors have been wrong before.

Here is a translated quote from the MacRumors forum:

"During the past several years, there have been countless rumors about Apple competing in the netbook market, but this year, Apple formally finalized orders for netbooks. According to past patterns, Apple normally holds news conference showcasing new products in October, announcing new products for the upcoming shopping season."

Witnek had rumored they had sold touchscreens to Apple before, but that proved to lead to nothing at WWDC. This rumor may also vanish into the air like all the previous ones.

(info from Gizmodo)

Happy iPhone 3GS Day!

Today is the day the iPhone 3GS comes out! TechCrunch took one apart earlier and showed its pretty innards. But, since I already went over all its cool feature it's time for a poll!

Key differences Between iPhone 3G and 3GS

Instead of posting a long review in my words. I figured I would let the readers decide what they think of the new iPhone. Apple has a chart of all the features, compared side by side. (see below)

iPhone OS 3.0 Out Today

Apple's new OS for the iPhone, 3.0, comes out today.  iTunes will prompt you to download it and I strongly suggest you do so.  If, by some reason, you don't want to upgrade to a faster OS with MMS, cut and paste, and loads of other new features; go do so.  Though your friends will all be laughing at you as they preorder their iPhone 3GS's (which are sold out on AT&T by the way) on their Macbook Pro's.  Oh, and now we have a Twitter page.

Apple WWDC Roundup

Apple's WWDC was yesterday and they announced basically everything that was rumored (that Apple Tablet is still just a rumor).

The update for the iPhone's software, version 3.0, will be released June 17th. It was released yesterday for developers though so they can start making and updating their Apps. It will bring many long-awaited improvements, including cut and paste, HTML 5 support, and MMS (on all carriers that carry it expect AT&T at launch). Another feature is that "Find my iPhone" feature that allows users to find there phone through MobileMe, no more calling your phone to find it I guess. iPhone OS 3.0 will be released for free for the iPhone and will cost $9.95 for the iPod Touch.

They also announced the new iPhone, iPhone 3GS (the "S" stands for speed by the way), as expected. Also, the 8GB iPhone 3G will sell for $99 starting June 19th. Here are some of the new features:

• A new, 2x faster processor, that also consumes less battery.
• A new 3 megapixel camera with auto white balance, auto exposure, and auto focus.
• You can tap to zoom in on the camera.
• A 30fps VGA video in the camera, you can trim video in your iPhone and share it via Youtube, email, MobileMe, and MMS
• There will also be support for the faster, 7.2 mbps 3G.
• 3D graphics support, which means better and faster-rendered 3D games.
• The same size as the iPhone 3G with the same glossy finish.
• A fingerprint-resistant, multitouch, screen with an oleophobic coating.
• Weight increases to 4.8 ounces, still pretty light compared to the G1 (5.6 ounces).
• It is also now made with greener materials like most of Apple's products.
• Voice control: You can instruct your iPhone, like a technological servant, to call people, play songs, or hang up on telemarketers.
• Increased battery life: 9 hours on Wifi, 10 hours of video, 30 hours of music, 5 hours of talking or internet use on 3G, and 12 hours of 2G talk time.
• It will sell for $199 (16GB) and $299(32GB) starting June 19th.

Mac software wise there is now much to be announced (comparatively). Snow Leopard will be released in October at a price of $29 for a single upgrade and $49 for a five-user upgrade. It will have integrated Youtube support, and will be faster and take up less space then Leopard. Safari 4 is also being released.

What could this Mean?

This is Apple's WWDC poster, just put up. I'm not sure on it's meaning but my guess is it is comparing the iPhone to the Pre. The Pre, buy the way, came out today.

New iPhone May Overshadow the Pre's Release

The Palm Pre, the fabled device that may breath life into the Palm devices, is set to release in "the first week of June"; as the New York Times reports. Whether this is a viable fact, I have no idea, but it is promising. The new iPhone will also (maybe) be launching on June 8th, the day of the Apple keynote at WWDC. The New York Times is now reporting that the iPhone will launch on the 5th, or the 7th, or within the time frame of a year from that(sarcasm). The iPhone may overshadow the Pre's hype, by my guess, the new iPods overshadowed the Zune. But their is still one uncertainty about the Pre. The pricing. The Pre is thought to be selling for $199, but a recent survey now says that Palm may sell it for $542.01; a completely random and insane amount.

Microsoft's new Useless Ad: Ipod's Cost $30,00 to fill up

Microsoft's new ad for the Zunepass (fork over $14.99 a month for unlimited music) takes aim at iTunes. It's states that it costs $30,00 to fill up a 120gb iPod. There are a bunch of problems with this theory though, and, apparently Microsoft is unaware of an invention called the internet. For starters, many people borrow friend's Cds to get free music. Also, ever since Napster, people illegally download music off of P2P(peer-to-peer) networks such as Limewire. Also, many people don't buy 14 songs a month from iTunes so paying Microsoft in advance for something (as usual) is pointless. Also, the Zune is barely alive anyway, so why would anyone care?