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Vodafone too, Offering iPhone in UK and Ireland

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:41:12 +0000

Vodafone today has announced that it will also offer the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS to UK and Ireland, bringing it the third official iPhone provider in Q1 2010. Pricing, tariffs and availability information is not available yet, but this will definitely benefits the consumers with more competition among O2, Orange and Vodafone.

[via engadgetmobile]

Orange UK to Offer iPhone 3G and 3GS

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:49:44 +0000

While O2 has been offering iPhone exclusively in UK, UK users will soon to be able to purchase the iPhone 3G and 3GS from Orange, according to Orange UK’s announcement today. The company has reached an agreement with Apple, although the pricing detail is not revealed at the moment. A pre-registration site for customers to log their interest has been launched at www.Orange.co.uk/iPhone

[via slashgear]

iPhone 3GS and 3G Going to China via China Unicom

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:13:47 +0000

With numerous rumors in the past one year, the Apple iPhone will finally invade China market through the China Unicom. According to the company press release, the iPhone is planned to be launched in Q4 this year. It will have a 3-years exclusive agreement, though the launched details especially the service plan and selling price are not revealed. Both the iPhone 3G and 3GS will be offered at the same time, reported on a chinese website.

On 28 August, the Company and Apple reached a three-year agreement for the Company to sell iPhone in China. The initial launch is expected to be in the fourth calendar quarter of 2009. This will provide users with brand new communication and information experience.

[via iphonebuzz]

Sirius XM Radio Announces XM SkyDock for iPhone

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:36:46 +0000

Sirius XM Radio today introduced XM SkyDock, a satellite radio controlled by an iPod touch or iPhone. The iPhone application allows control of the XM tuner using the capabilities of the iPod touch or iPhone Multi-Touch user interface. It also allows you to tag the songs you hear on the XM Radio for later purchase from the iTunes Store. XM SkyDock will be sold in stores with an MSRP $119.99 in fall 2009. The XM SkyDock App will be available at the same time.

The XM SkyDock comes with SIRIUS XM’s patent-pending PowerConnect technology, which simplifies Do-It-Yourself vehicle installation, working through the existing vehicle radio and making it easy to move from vehicle to vehicle. An Aux In Cable is a standard in-box accessory to facilitate Aux In connections in vehicles with Aux In capability. Accessories include Magnetic Mount Antenna and spacers to accommodate the various iPod touch and iPhone product generations.

XM SkyDock is compatible with iPod touch (1st generation), iPod touch (2nd generation), iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. All models require iPhone OS 3.0 or later.

[via slashgear]

Apple fixes iPhone SMS Vulnerability with 3.0.1 Software Update

Kim Poh Liaw — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:56:08 +0000

Fixing a new SMS vulnerability found on iPhone OS 3.0, Apple has just released the OS 3.0.1 software update via the iTunes software. The update file is around 280MB, a huge file though Apple didn’t mention if it has also included other new features or changes with the latest updates.

[via macrumors]

Navigon Launches iPhone GPS Navigation for North America

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:39:22 +0000

Navigon AG today announced the availability of a North American version of its on-board navigation software in the iPhone App Store. After downloading the GPS application, the software and map data is saved directly on the iphone. The software includes navigation functions such as Reality View Pro, Lane Assistant Pro, Speed Assistant and Day & Night Mode. The NAVIGON solution sells for $99.99 and is equipped with maps of North America from NAVTEQ®. It will be available for a promotional price of $69.99 until August 15.

Key features of the NAVIGON MobileNavigator for the iPhone:

Reality View Pro displays photo-realistic 3D views with actual road signs and lane guidance for virtually every highway interchange and exit drivers will encounter.
Lane Assistant Pro helps drivers prepare to make an upcoming exit or turn by providing a lane map complete with arrows and actual road geometry.
Speed Assistant with adjustable audio-visual warning.
Day & Night Mode for map display.
Direct Access allows navigation to contacts saved in the iPhone’s address book.
Branded POIs and POIs along the route
2D and 3D map view.
Automatic switch between portrait and landscape format.
Intelligent address entry.
Real signpost display.

iLuv Debuts iEP515 and iEP315 Earphones for iPhone

Kim Poh Liaw — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:07:36 +0000

iLuv today debuts the iEP515 Earphones and the iEP315 In-ear Earphones with microphone remote. Both models feature drivers that create a balance of high and low frequencies for superior sound and a light, comfortable, sound isolating design with built in hands free iPhone and iPod functionality control. The iEP515 earphones will be available in August for MSRP $59.99 and the iEP315 earphones for MSRP $29.99

The iEP515 earphones not only brings the concert directly to your ears but they give you iPhone and iPod control with the option to record voice memos and answer or make calls with the built-in mic. The iEP515s also feature a VoiceOver function that allows you to hear the title and artist of the song and allows you to move between play lists for the new iPod shuffle.

The iEP315 In-ear earphones with iPod microphone remote allow you to control both your iPod and iPhone functions. These earphones also provide hands-free calling and voice memo recording options via the built-in microphone. Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 2nd generation, iPod nano 4th generation, iPod classic 120GB, iPod shuffle 3rd generation.

[via slashgear]

iPhone OS 3.1 Updates Coming Soon

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:09:11 +0000

Bug fixes or more features are coming soon with the new iPhone OS 3.1? Apple has released a new iPhone SDK 3.1 and iPhone OS 3.1 for developers. The beta version can be downloaded and used for application development. There is no detail change log released by Apple but at least one user has noticed few changes for example, mms enabled on AT&T network, able to save video as different copy when trimming video and bug fixes.

[via techcrunch]

ATT Releases iPhone Application for U-verse TV DVR Recordings Schedule

Kim Poh Liaw — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:13:22 +0000

AT&T U-verse TV customers can now use a free application to make scheduling and managing recordings on their DVR when they’re away from home. The U-verse TV Mobile Remote Access App for iPhone and iPod touch lets customers record their content from virtually anywhere.

The app allows users to easily search U-verse TV program listings from the full program guide, view descriptions of selected programs, schedule program or series recordings, manage or edit scheduled recordings, and delete stored DVR content.

The Mobile Remote Access App is available for free from Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.

[via iphonebuzz]

Wire-Free Charging for the iPhone and iPod touch Now Available from WildCharge

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:22:43 +0000

WildCharge announces today the availability of WildCharge Skins for the iPhone and the iPod touch, which enable the popular Apple devices to be charged by simply placing them on the WildCharger Pad. The iPhone skin is compatible with all iPhone models, including the new 3GS.

The WildCharge Skins are protective form-fitting cases that when placed on the WildCharger Pad, transfer wire-free power from the Pad to the device inside the skin. The iPod touch skin is available for order today and the iPhone skin will be available in early July. WildCharge Skins are also available for the Blackberry Pearl and Curve, and all are sold for $34.99 at WildCharge.com.