Swisscom To Launch iPhone In Switzerland

Swisscom announced that it had signed a deal with Apple to introduce the iPhone to Switzerland later this year.

"The iPhone will be available later this year". According to the official website of Swisscom. "We will inform you personally, as soon as we have more news."

Previously it was thought that iPhone will be launched there on April 4, but that turned out to be just an unbiased rumour.

Swisscom is Switzerland's leading telecoms provider, with 5 million mobile customers, around 5.3 million fixed lines and 1.6 million broadband connections. In 2007, the company's 19,844 employees (full time equivalents) generated revenues of CHF 11.1 billion.

References:

http://www.swisscom.ch/res/iphone/index.htm?languageId=en

IPhone Radura

MStation/mophie announces the availability of the new Radura case for iPhone, iPod Touch, Nano, and Classic. The Radura’s clear polycarbonate design covers all scratchable surfaces on the iPhone.

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

Rotating Maps For iPhone By Schmap

Schmap, offers iPhone consumers new rotating city guides, local search and maps. These new map-services on the web allow you to feel a uniquely interactive experience: maps and guide content are dynamically integrated, allowing intuitive, real-time access to reviews and photo slideshows for places of interest.

Directing your iPhone Safari browser to www.schmap.com takes you to your Schmap homepage, where you can choose to browse through "City Guides" broken down by categories (restaurants, shopping, etc.) or search for local businesses in your area.

Schmaps gives you a unique opportunity to browse through their "City Guides." With the iPhone in portrait orientation, Schmaps presents a list of local businesses. But, turn the iPhone into the landscape (horizontal) orientation and Schmap will rotate the screen and list the businesses next to a map showing the location of each business.

Schmap's local search function is currently unavailable as the service is still in beta development. To see how it works, visit the site with your iPhone and enter access code 724627.

Schmap is a leading publisher of digital travel guides for 200 destinations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The innovative technology behind Schmap Guides also lets end users publish their own ‘schmaps’ (to share trip itineraries, local reviews and more), and powers a popular range of Schmap Widgets, displaying maps with content and event schedules for travel, sports, concert tours and more on a fast-growing network of websites and blogs. Founded in 2004, Schmap is privately owned and based in Carrboro, North Carolina.

References:

http://www.schmap.com/iphone/

CodeMorphic Developed Rotarly Dialer iPhones

Would you like to have the extraordinary rotarly dialer iPhone? If you would, you really have a chance.

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

América Móvil To Bring iPhone To Latin America

América Móvil has signed with Apple to bring the iPhone to Latin America bringing the iPhone to Mexico and other Latin Caribbean countries this year.

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

iPhone Waters Your Plants

We know that iPhone is a fascinating gadget with its innovative and various functions. But its new gardening opportunity is really amazing. Now people have a chance to use the iPhone to water their plants. As someone created a robotic system that when controlled by your iPhone’s Safari web browser waters your plants!

Sure you would be astonished, but here is how it works: It is possible by checking Mobile Safari Position. Whenever Mobile Safari changes position from horizontal to vertical, a web server notices the changes and via a JavaScript, and some electrical engineering, changes the position of the can and moves it up and down.

P.S. Who knows what would be another surprise from iPhone?

References:

http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2008/05/iphone_waters_plants.html

External Battery Pack For iPhone

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/

Updated Interface Google Apps On The iPhone

Google released a new updated interface for the iPhone and iPod Touch that lets Google Apps users easily access everything they need in an integrated environment: Google Calendar, Google Docs, Reader as well as Google Apps like Google Notebook, Google News and Blogger.

Google also announced that it is now available in several languages. They also implemented search query suggestions, and email auto complete.

If you have Google Apps for your domain, you can bookmark or set http://www.google.com/m/a/your-domain.com as your default page for quicker access to the information you find the most useful. This specific functionality is new, but the interface you will be using is actually a few months old.

References:

http://blogs.zdnet.com/Google/?p=1026

Bike Mount Holder For iPhone By USB Fever

USB Fever, offers iPhone consumers new portable gadget for bicycles - The iPhone Bike Mount.

One can mount iPhone Bike on a steering wheel, and enjoy a good movie, browse internet or check emails while riding the bike.

Be aware not to front-brake too hard, and protect your iPhone from the elements. iPhone Bike Mount costs only $14.99 and you can order it on the USB Fever Website.

First step to order an item on the USB Fever is to register on the website the system is developed for all major browsers (e.g. Firefox, IE...), then find items if you know the exact address, you may simply type it and go and the last step you should do is just to click the icon "Buy". After making the payment, you will receive an order confirmation email from USB Fever .com and PayPal for reference.

How and when do orders to be shipped? To receive your order (by Standard International Air Mail):

• For US/Canada, it usually takes 2-3 weeks;
• For Europe and other countries, it usually takes 2-3 weeks;
• For Italy, Spain and Portugal, it usually takes 2-4 weeks;
• For South America, it usually takes 2-6 weeks;
• For South East Asia countries, it usually takes 10~14 days;
• For other destinations, it usually takes from 2 - 6 weeks;
• During Peak seasons (e.g. Christmas, New Year, and Easter) or some special occasions ... it may take 1-2 weeks longer.

Security after ordering and paying for an item is important, regardless if you use credit, debit or PayPal none of your information is stored with usbfever.com. All transactions go through PayPal.

References:

http://www.slipperybrick.com/2008/04/iphone-bike-mount-watch-movies-from-your
-ambulance/

http://www.usbfever.com/index_topic.php?did=5&didpath=/5

Goldstriker Launched 24ct Gold iPhone "Solar Star" Edition

Goldstriker International launched the new 24ct Gold iPhone "Solar Star" edition. This phone belongs to the "Elite Choice" collection by Stuart Hughes.

With the front bezel and rear logo in Gold, this beautiful phone matches Lamborghini Gallardo's Balloon white in color.

The white-and-gold color scheme looks good to the touch and it comes with updated firmware 1.1.4 as well as is unlocked for worldwide GSM use.

The Solar Star iPhone is priced up at £749.95.

Goldstriker International operates as a family run business, specializing in precious metal plating. Except from many different services Goldstriker also offers consumers a unique service of adorning items in any precious metal of their choice.

See also about Shiny iPhone here

References:

http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2008/04/iphone_solar_star_edition_from
_goldstriker.html