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iPhone 4 antenna woes “significantly worse” than competition
Apple launched the iPhone 4 in 17 additional countries today, causing another round of debate over whether or not the iPhone 4′s external antenna design is flawed or not. A UK consulting firm says its tests show the “death grip” problem is real, and “significantly” worse for the iPhone 4 than other smartphones. A review from Norway is less critical, suggesting the iPhone 4 gets better signal …

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iPhone faces challenge from Android
Apple’s iPhone faces strong competition in the smartphone market from handsets using Google’s Android.

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iPhone 4 calendar scramble
Apple’s iPhone 4 might have arrived in Australia to massive queues, plenty of free coverage in the mainstream media and the sort of hype not seen perhaps since the release of Windows 95 but clearly quality control is not all it could be at Cupertino. Not withstanding embarrassing stories about the iPhone 4’s antenna design and potential reception problems caused by the “grip of death”, a new and …

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iPhone Apps: Photo fx, Digits Calculator, Robin Hood: Hero of Hope
iPhone – Robin Hood – Literature – Handhelds – Smartphones

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iPhone 4: the slyPhone that makes you a MasterQueuer
It’s the day before the official iPhone 4 launch in Australia, with Telstra promoting its MasterChefs and serving up apple-related food, Vodafone and 3 partying it up at the Ivy, Optus pop starring it up with Kelly Rowland and Virgin Mobile getting Branson in on the act.

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iPod Nano getting hot, and not in a good way
Japan’s industry ministry has ordered Apple to report on measures it will take regarding cases of its iPod Nano music player overheating and catching fire, says an official.

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Sprint set to Peel the Apple iPod Touch with 3G
There has been lots of buzz over the last two days about a rumored device for the iPod Touch called the Peel. Reported to be released soon by Sprint, the Peel is said to be a special case for the iPod Touch that will give it 3G data capability and an extended battery. So although it won’t make your iPod Touch into an iPhone, if you use Skype it would be pretty close. It’s likely a case …

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News: 3G-compatible iPod touch case hits FCC
A new 3G-equipped iPod touch case has appeared on the FCC’s website, Engadget reports. Made by ZTE, the Peel 3G Router sports openings for the touch’s headphone jack, volume, and power buttons, and uses CDMA2000 technology. There doesn’t appear to be a Dock connector, so it is possible that the Peel 3G is simply a MiFi-like portable hotspot shaped to hold an iPod touch. This particular model has …

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iDeck Integrated Car Cassette Adapter for iPod
If you have an older car stereo, you probably can’t connect your iPod directly to it. You can buy those FM transmitters for your car, but those aren’t going to work well if you live in an area with a lot of FM stations crowding the dial. If you have a cassette deck in your [...] Filed in categories: Audio, Video, TV Gear , Car Gear , News Tagged: iPod accessory iDeck Integrated Car Cassette …

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Sprint prepping iPod touch case with Wi-Fi hotspot?
An FCC filing discovered late Wednesday has signaled a unique Sprint plan to capture Apple device users. A ZTE device known as the Peel would serve as an iPod touch case but would hold a full 3G-to-Wi-Fi mobile hotspot in its back. The combo would give the iPod, and other nearby devices, an always-on 3G connection without needing a separate MiFi…. Apple – IpodTouch – iPod – IPod Classic – ZTE

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iPhone 4 takes the world by storm
iPhone 4 takes the world by storm

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iPhone 4 antenna woes “significantly worse” than competition
Apple launched the iPhone 4 in 17 additional countries today, causing another round of debate over whether or not the iPhone 4′s external antenna design is flawed or not. A UK consulting firm says its tests show the “death grip” problem is real, and “significantly” worse for the iPhone 4 than other smartphones. A review from Norway is less critical, suggesting the iPhone 4 gets better signal …

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iPhone Apps: Photo fx, Digits Calculator, Robin Hood: Hero of Hope
iPhone – Robin Hood – Literature – Handhelds – Smartphones

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iPhone 4 hits the stores
WHILE iPhone fever hits Singapore on the July 30, there are still some alternatives available for those who don’t find the iPhone enticing. The newest entrant into the mobile phone operating system market, Google’s Android recently passed the two year mark and is starting to pick up momentum in the lucrative mobile phone market.

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iPhone Application Simplifies Evacuations
A new iPhone application is making it easier to evacuate come a hurricane. ABC26 News Reporter Vanessa Bolano has the details.

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Japanese authorities: Older Apple iPod nano may pose fire hazard
Japan’s industry ministry has warned Apple’s iPod nano may pose a fire hazard and has called on the company to take action. The ministry has ordered Apple to report on measures it will take to avoid the iPod nano music overheating or catching fire.

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Apple iPod Nano may pose fire hazard, says Japan
TOKYO: Japan’s Industry Ministry has ordered Apple to report on measures it will take regarding cases of its iPod Nano music player overheating and catching fire, an official said today. Overheating of the 2005 iPod Nano while charging has caused at least 27 incidents, including six fires that required firefighters to be called, an official from the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry said …

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Wear Your iPod Shuffle and Nothing Else [Accessories]
# accessories What to make of the diminutive iPod Shuffle? It’s handy for working out, but immediately less handy if you don’t have a sporty top to clip it to. That leaves you with two options: your earlobe or the Pod-à-porter neckband. More »

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Mini Microphone Recorder for iPod / iPhone for 89 cents + free shipping
Meritline.com offers the Mini Microphone Recorder for iPod / iPhone in Black for $1.99. Apply coupon code “MLC262457072964AL1″ to drop it to 89 cents. With free shipping, that’s a 10 cent drop from our June mention and it’s the lowest total price…

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Apple iPod Nano may pose fire hazard, says Japan
TOKYO (AFP) – Japan’s industry ministry has ordered Apple to report on measures it will take regarding cases of its iPod Nano music player overheating and catching fire, an official said Thursday. Overheating of the 2005 iPod Nano while charging has caused at least 27 incidents, including six fires that required firefighters to be called, an official from the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry …

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iPhone delays for SK
A delay in the iPhone 4′s South Korean release has given rival manufacturers a huge boost.

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iPhone’s iPorn influx?
Just weeks after the launch of the iPhone 4 and its FaceTime video-conference feature, two-way sex chat services geared toward consenting adults are already in the works.

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iPhone 4: the slyPhone that makes you a MasterQueuer
It’s the day before the official iPhone 4 launch in Australia, with Telstra promoting its MasterChefs and serving up apple-related food, Vodafone and 3 partying it up at the Ivy, Optus pop starring it up with Kelly Rowland and Virgin Mobile getting Branson in on the act. Well, it’s that time of the year again. iPhone time, when the official stocks of iPhones come down from Mount Cupertino (via …

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iPhone 4 Offers New Look for Porn Industry
It’s a maxim of technology: Invent the newest gadget and the porn industry will find a way to cash in. So when Apple Inc. launched the iPhone 4 and its FaceTime videoconference feature, it didn’t take long for adult-entertainment companies to develop video-sex chat services and start hiring workers through Craigslist.

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iPhone 4 hits the shelves
Canadian gadget gurus will get to bite into a new Apple product Friday — the iPhone 4.

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Apple iPod Nano may catch fire, says Japan
TOKYO – Japan’s industry ministry has ordered Apple to report on measures it will take regarding cases of its iPod Nano music player overheating and catching fire, an official said yesterday.Overheating of the 2005 iPod Nano while…

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Apple iPod Nano may pose fire hazard, says Japan
TOKYO: Japan’s Industry Ministry has ordered Apple to report on measures it will take regarding cases of its iPod Nano music player overheating and catching fire, an official said today. Overheating of the 2005 iPod Nano while charging has caused at least 27 incidents, including six fires that required firefighters to be called, an official from the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry said …

Read more on Free Malaysia Today

Wear Your iPod Shuffle and Nothing Else [Accessories]
# accessories What to make of the diminutive iPod Shuffle? It’s handy for working out, but immediately less handy if you don’t have a sporty top to clip it to. That leaves you with two options: your earlobe or the Pod-à-porter neckband. More »

Read more on Gizmodo

Apple iPod Nano may pose fire hazard, says Japan
TOKYO (AFP) – Japan’s industry ministry has ordered Apple to report on measures it will take regarding cases of its iPod Nano music player overheating and catching fire, an official said Thursday. Overheating of the 2005 iPod Nano while charging has caused at least 27 incidents, including six fires that required firefighters to be called, an official from the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry …

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iPod Nano getting hot, and not in a good way
Japan’s industry ministry has ordered Apple to report on measures it will take regarding cases of its iPod Nano music player overheating and catching fire, says an official.

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iPhone faces challenge
Apple’s iPhone is set to face stiff competition in the smartphone market.

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The iPhone Jailbreak Ruling: Copyright Law’s New Twist
The federal ruling in favor of iPhone jailbreaking is the right decision, and one that promises to give customers more freedom in how they use all kinds of new technology

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iPhone developers can now advertise their apps via iAd
Apple began rolling out its iAd program earlier this month, but by all accounts the ad spots themselves were fairly limited. On Wednesday, however, Apple launched a program allowing iPhone developers to sign up to have their own apps advertised via iAd.

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iPhone faces competition from Android handsets
SINGAPORE: Apple’s iPhone will likely dominate the high-end smartphone market in the next five years but faces strong competition from handsets using Google’s Android platform, a research firm said yesterday. By 2015, total mobile application downloads in the Asia-Pacific are forecast to reach 5.30 billion, of which 597.15 million, or about 11 per cent, will be for the iPhone, technology …

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iPhone 4 poll results: Happy resolution to antennagate?
Opinions split as iPhone 4 outcome just satisfies readers Posted by Luke Johnson

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iPod set to replace waiters’ note pad
The iPod may have started a music revolution, but two Laval men are hoping it can also start a revolution in the restaurant industry.

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Refurbished Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player for $149 + free shipping
The Apple Store offers the refurbished Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player, model no. MC086LL/A, for $149 with free shipping. That’s a $20 drop since our May mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this current-generation model with a 1-year Apple wa…

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This iPhone and iPod Docking Station Gets Back to Nature
The iPhone/iPod docking station is available at Etsy for $238.00. It is getting to be that time of year again. The dreaded back to school days are upon us. If you are like most students you have all kinds of electronics that will eventually need charging….

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Police: iPod Touch from Walmart puts two in custody
From Shelby Police Crime: Obtaining money / property by false pretense Location reported: Walmart, 703 E Dixon Blvd. Time reported: July 25 Details: Two people attempted to return an iPod Touch that they bought an hour before. The serial number…

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pzizz energizer or sleep for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free
The iTunes App Store offers downloads of pzizz energizer for iPhone / iPod touch (pictured) for free. That’s a $10 drop, $40 off pzizz’s direct price and the lowest we’ve seen for this app, which purportedly helps energize you for your day. Also availa…

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iPhone 4 Carrier Choices Plentiful Outside the U.S.
The iPhone 4 is already staggeringly popular in the U.S., and it’s coming to 17 more countries on Friday. Unlike Americans, many people in those countries will have a range of carriers from which to choose.

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IPhone 4 Faces Strong Competition From Android Phones
A research firm said Tuesday that Apple’s iPhone is facing strong competition from handsets using Google’s Android platform. Technology industry consultancy Ovum said that by 2015, total mobile application downloads in the Asia-Pacific will reach 5.30 billion, and 11 percent of those will be for the iPhone. Ovum said that downloads of iPhone applications are estimated at 62.13 million in 2010 …

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iPhone arrival set for buying frenzy
The release of the latest iPhone is expected to create a buying frenzy in WA as Telstra and Optus open stores at midnight tomorrow to cater for demand.

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iPhone 4 Will Go on Sale in 17 Additional Countries
Apple’s iPhone 4 will ramp up its world tour Friday, reaching new markets in North America, Asia, Europe and Australia. The popular but trouble-plagued handset has been available since late June in France, Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom for the same cost as the U.S. version, $199 for the 16-gigabyte model and $299 for the 32-gigabyte iPhone. Apple has not announced price points for the …

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iPhone 4 sale for midnight scramblers
The iPhone 4′s launch in Australia is just days away and Apple and its carrier partners have today announced their pricing plans and launch event details.

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• 4 GB capacity for 1,000 songs
• Up to 10 hours of music playback when fully charged
• Clips to your sleeve, belt, or your gym shorts for music wherever you go
• Supports AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV audio formats
• One-year limited warranty with single incident of complimentary telephone technical support

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iPod shuffle is jaw-droppingly small and enormously colorful in black, silver, pink, blue, and green. And even more brilliant, the VoiceOver feature tells you what song is playing and who’s performing it. It can even tell you the names of your playlists, giving you a new way to navigate your music with the controls located on the earphone cord. Clip a 2 GB or 4 GB iPod shuffle to your sleeve, running shorts, or backpack and take up to 1,000 songs wherever… More >>

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