The stylus is specially designed for the iPhone which typically only responds to finger touches due to its capacitive sensor. Also it works with iPod touch. The $14.99 stylus is available from ThinkGeek. This metal construction is made in two colors – black and silver. In length it is 10.2 cm.

Reference:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/a8cd/

The developer states he does not know why Apple removed the application: Heinrich, a German software developer, has yet to hear back from Apple concerning the removal. "I have no idea why they did it and am not aware of any violation of the rules to sell software on the App Store," Heinrich said in an e-mail with The Times today.

According to Heinrich, six people in the U.S., one from Germany and one from France bought the $999.99 application. This brought Heinrich $5600 in net revenue.

Reference:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2008/08/iphone-i-am-ric.html

NetShare's inclusion in the App Store is a curiosity, as Apple must have manually approved its inclusion. It's unclear if the Application would go against AT&T user agreements. AT&T typically charges Smart Phone users $30/month extra to use tethering applications. Screenshots of the application's instructions have been included here:

This application has been confirmed to work by multiple users. NetShare is available on the iTunes App Store. Update: The application appears to have gone missing from the App Store. While the application listing still appears, if you try to purchase it now, iTunes says "The item you tried to buy is no longer available".

Update 2: For those who were fortunate enough to get the app, forum user Mac-Addict has posted a detailed tutorial.

Update 3: Developer reply: It is not clear yet why Apple took down the application yet, we've received no communication from Apple thus far. NetShare did not violate any of the Developer or AppStore agreements.

Reference:

http://www.nullriver.com/products/netshare

AT&T knows Wi-Fi is hot, and free Wi-Fi even hotter, which is why we are proud to offer iPhone customers free access to the nation's largest Wi-Fi hotspot network with more than 17,000 hotspots, including Starbucks. Now users can relax and access music, e-mail and web browsing services with their favorite blend in hand from the comfort of their favorite location.

AT&T provides an online tool to find a Wi-Fi spot near you.

Wireless from AT&T, formerly Cingular Wireless, is the largest wireless company in the United States, with more than 71 million subscribers who use the nation's largest digital voice and data network. AT&T is dedicated to providing customers with wireless technology designed to enrich their lives.

Reference:

http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/specials/iPhone.jsp?wtSlotClick=1-0015FP-0-1&WT.svl=title

http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=1574

O2 also stated that the older 8G iPhone will be available for free on many of the business tariffs when customers choose a 24 or 36 month contract. The average cost of the 16GB version of the iPhone is expected to range between completely free and £135, depending on the tariff chosen. Customers who choose the free version of the 16GB iPhone will need to be prepared to pay £75 per month on their tariff.

O2 is a leading provider of mobile and broadband services to consumers and businesses in the UK. The company is the leader in non-voice services, including text, media messaging, games, music and video, as well as data connections via GPRS, HSDPA, 3G and WLAN.

O2 UK is part of the Telefónica O2 Europe group which comprises integrated fixed/mobile businesses in the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Czech Republic and Slovakia - all of which use 'O2' as their consumer brand. In addition, O2 has established the Tesco Mobile joint venture business in the UK and Ireland, as well as, the Tchibo Mobilfunk joint venture in Germany. O2 is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telefónica S.A.

Reference:

http://www.o2.co.uk/iphone

Adobe announced at its Q2 conference call that they already have a version of Flash working for the iPhone and running on emulation software.

`We have a version that’s working on the emulation. This is still on the computer and you know, we have to continue to move it from a test environment onto the device and continue to make it work. So we are pleased with the internal progress that we’ve made to date~ - Adobe's CEO Shantanu Narayen said.

But will Apple allow Flash for the iPhone? Steve Jobs has claimed in the past that the mobile version of Flash - presumably what Adobe would be porting over to the iPhone - isn’t powerful enough for use on the nimble and elegant iPhone.

The push to break away from Flash reliance indicates that Apple isn't keen on seeing iPhone Flash development succeed.That leaves Adobe all alone to tackle the iPhone Flash dilemma.

This article has been originally posted on iPhone Apple.

References:

http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2008/06/17/adobe-still-hanging-on-to-flash-on-iphone-thread

Mariner Software announced that they are porting Mariner Calc, the Excel-spreadsheet editor for the Mac, over to the iPhone platform.

Company president Mike Wray said that their application will offer support for multiple spreadsheets per document, charts, and objects. It's also said that it will support a maximum of 1,000,000 rows and 32,000 columns per document. It is possible that it will be integrated with Mariner Calc on the Mac in some way.

According to Michael Wray, president of Mariner Software, the program is 80 to 90 percent complete. Wray told Macworld that the iPhone version of Mariner Calc will also “tie in to” new versions of the company’s Mac version of Mariner Calc - which will itself use Excel format as the native file format - and the Mariner Write word processor.

The app will be available shortly after the launch of App store. Pricing has not yet been revealed.

This article has been originally posted on iPhone Apple.

References:

http://www.macworld.com/article/133967/2008/06/marinercalciphone.html

This upcoming app, from Connected Flow, gives iPhone users opportunity to take photos on their iPhone Camera and send them straight to their Flickr photostream. This program will undoubtedly be quite popular with iPhone users.

It will allow iPhone owners to both take photos with iPhone’s camera from within FlickrExport and instantly transfer them to Flickr, and also transfer any photos that are already in the library (although only one at a time). Users will also be able to apply titles, descriptions, tags, privacy settings, geographical information, and more, to their images - all from the iPhone.

With the Aperture and iPhoto versions, it is intended that people can use it to upload a large number of photos all at once. Conversely, with the iPhone version, only one picture can be uploaded at once.

Using WiFi, photos took about five seconds to upload, while EDGE took about 20 seconds for one shot. A price for the app has yet to be revealed.

This article has been originally posted on iPhone Apple.

References:

http://www.macworld.com/article/133883/2008/06/flickrexport_iphone.html

The ifbyphone telephone application platform, which will be available July 1, will deliver broadcasts either immediately or at a scheduled time set by the user. It will work with any iPhone running the v2 software. In addition, the Voice Broadcast feature will also work with the iPod touch.

Applications for Ifbyphone's Voice Broadcast technology include traveling managers who need to send a voice memo out to their staff while being away, or for parents who want to reach the entire family all at once.

Voice Broadcast will work by selecting a group of recipients from the iPhone’s Address Book, then entering the delivery date and time. The Voice Broadcast application lets you record a message, which is then sent at the appointed time. Because the message is being sent as data, it doesn’t impact the number of minutes you’ve selected in your calling plan.

The application will be free to download, though Ifbyphone requires an active subscription in order to use.

Ifbyphone is a hosted voice application and platform company with a simplified approach to the deployment of stand-alone and web-integrated voice services for small and medium sized businesses (SMB).

Ifbyphone makes it easier for customers to connect with you from online and off. All of Ifbyphone's applications are accessible via a click on a Web site, an inbound call to a toll free number, an outbound call or with the help of a programmable API.

This article has been originally posted on iPhone Apple.

References:

http://public.ifbyphone.com/

1. The Chargepod carries a street price of $39.95 which includes the Chargepod base unit, a carrying case and wall plug (100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz). Each additional adapter, like say, for the iPhone, is $9.95.

2. Callpod offers a bundle pack for $79.95, which includes the Chargepod base unit, AC wall plug, car charger, carrying case and the following six popular adapters: Apple iPod/Phone, Motorola, Blackberry, Nokia, Palm Treo and Sony PSP devices.

The Chargepod, allows users to charge most mobile electronic devices with a single power cord from almost anywhere including at home, in the car or at the office.

Callpod, is an emerging technology company that has created and patented unique audio conferencing and content sharing technologies for wireless consumer electronic devices and cellular telephones. It is a strategic solution provider as well as reference and ASIC designer for manufacturers of cellular, consumer electronics and wireless devices.

This article has been originally posted on iPhone Apple.

References:

http://www.examiner.com/p-172770~Callpod_s_Chargepod_R____Versatile_6_in_1_
Charger_Now_Starts_at__39_95.html

The new app is particularly very useful while using applications like MxTube and iSlsk as it saves a lot of battery because you can run them in background and then press the sleep button but still you will have an uninterrupted download.

To use it, just tap the iAwake icon, and it will turn on. To switch it off tap it again. You will find this app in Utilities if you have ModMyiFone repositories added in your sources.

This article has been originally posted on iPhone Apple.

References:

http://iphone-tricks.net/?p=38

The shape of the future mobile is going to be defined the next week, in London.

"MEX helps the mobile telecoms industry to see the world through the customer's eyes. We know that many customers’ real experiences are often a world away from the technology hype spun by the mobile business. At the conference, we provide an environment where all of the companies who can make this better for the end customer - from handset manufacturers to network operators - work together to make real progress on enhancing the usability of mobile phones." Marek Pawlowski, Editorial Director PMN & founder of MEX, the Mobile User Experience conference.

Today mobile is not only the source of calling, but much more. According to the SourceWire.com, a new generation of customers is preparing to experience the internet for the first time and it will happen through the screen of a mobile phone.

The 10 point MEX Manifesto highlights a diverse range of issues changing the dynamics of mobile communication - from exploring the role of fashion and emotion in the handset product experience through to new user experience challenges presented by the rapid growth of emerging markets.MEX Mobile User Experience Awards, inaugural competition purposes ,,Design an interface, idea or product to delight customers and enhance the mobile user experience."

Reference:
http://www.sourcewire.com/releases/rel_display.php?relid=39143&hilite=

Recycle your old mobile phones and receive as much as £150.

Mobile Phone Exchange Ltd (MPX) announce the relaunch of their online mobile phone buyback service, providing customers with a used mobile phone trade-in and recycle service. Customers are given a free postage paid bag, and receive their money in as little as 7 days.

This initiative is very important for the developing world and its strong demand for used mobile phones but precious little resource to pay for them.

Make your own iPhone skin with this tutorial. You can download a template from the website and then follow its detailed instructions. When completed, the skin will offer more protection for your device.

You would really like the matte black finish, since it will help hide all those messy fingerprints and tiny scratches.

Blue Ember creations is a graphic design portfolio. Blue Ember, based in Los Angeles, California, brings Hollywood style to all types of design.

The Blue Ember philosophy is to take the richness and visual impact associated with movie marketing and to apply it to other aspects of design.

This article has been originally posted on iPhone Apple.

References:

http://www.blue-ember.com/

It gives maximum protection without having to conceal the design of the iPhone. The Radura is also compatible with the mophie Ratchet belt clip swivel and the mophie Run armband, allowing users to enjoy their media on-the-go.

“With Radura, we’ve achieved a really great balance of simple, clear design and strong protection. Now, owners of all types of iPods and iPhones have a strong, sensible case that offers maximum protection, without sacrificing the unique aesthetics of Apple’s products” - says Ross Howe, Sales and Product Development Director for mStation/mophie.

The mophie Relo Radura is available now online and in stores at an MSRP of $20.

Reference:

http://www.mstation.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=13

The founders of Minnesota-based company CodeMorphic, Bill Heyman and Damon Allison has developed RetroPhone for those iPhone consumer, who would like to have rotary dialer phones.

They're also announcing Aloha, a photo-annotating program inspired in part by Comic Life. Both apps will be among the flood of iPhone programs hitting Apple's App Store in a few weeks.

Co-founders, Bill Heyman and Damon Allison, are experienced software developers and consultants, who have worked for the big names in software development: IBM, Microsoft, and Accenture, as well as many clients who have needed deep and sharp skills to solve their software requirements.

The mission of CodeMorphic is to seek the first name in native iPhone software development.

References:

http://yourtech.typepad.com/main/2008/05/want-a-rotary-i.html

The company said it plans to bring the iPhone to all of its Latin American operations, but didn't say whether it would be the exclusive iPhone provider in the targeted countries.

The deal mark's Apple's fourth international distribution deal for the iPhone in recent weeks; in addition to the Vodafone deal in Europe, it has also announced a separate arrangement with Telecom Italia and Canada's Rogers Communications. The new distribution deals could be important for the future of Apple's iPhone product as it moves the line forward.

So far, Apple has sold about 5.5 million iPhones; the company has a goal of selling 10 million iPhones by the end of 2008. A new 3G version of the iPhone is expected in North American markets and possibly overseas by mid-year.

At the end of March, América Móvil had 159.2 million subscribers in 16 countries. The company operates in the USA, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico and Uruguay.

References:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601086&sid=aJsxrJg.xNpg

If you are a busy person and you spent almost half a day talking on your iPhone, or If you travel a lot, and do not always have a place to recharge your iPhone, there s a solution for you. Mophie created a very useful external battery pack for your iPhone called “Juice Pack“.

By the help of a “Juice Pack“your iPhone will get additional 250 hours of standby, 24 hours of audio playback, 8 hours of talk time, 7 hours of video and 6 hours of internet browsing. Shortly it doubles your iPhones battery life.

The Juice Pack is a rechargeable lithium polymer battery in the form of a non-slip, soft grip case.

The new product, offered by Mophie costs $99.95, and can be purchased from Mophie store.

References:

http://www.mophie.com/pages/iphone-details/