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

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

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/

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

iHome To Launch iP99 Clock Radio For The iPhone

iHome is set to launch the new iP99 iPhone-compatible dual alarm clock radio at Brookstone specialty retail stores on June 1.

According to Brookstone, the iP99 iPhone clock radio can still receive calls while docked because engineers eliminated the shielding that normally interferes with cell signals. It also has a specialized adapter to accommodate for both the iPhone and all versions of the iPod, allowing it to dock, charge and play from every one of Apple’s audio players.

There are other clock radios on the market that will work with the iPod, but none of them today have allowed the iPhone to receive calls while playing music.

The iHome iP99 iPhone Clock Radio will go on sale on June 1 for $149.95. It features10-watt Reson8 speakers, an integrated AM/FM radio, an alarm buzzer and a remote control.

Customers can already start to order the iHome iP99 iPhone clock radio through 1 june and receive free shipping, by visiting any one of Brookstone’s 314 stores in the USA or at www.brookstone.com.

Brookstone, Inc. was founded in 1965 as a small New England catalog company. Brookstone, Inc., today is a USA based product developer and multi-channel retailer that generates annual sales of approximately half a billion dollars.

Brookstone operates 308 branded stores, located primarily in high-end shopping malls and lifestyle centers throughout the United States and in Puerto Rico.

References:

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/
story/04-15-2008/0004792627&EDATE

https://www.brookstone.com/store/product.asp?product_code=595702

AOL Mobile Search Service For The iPhone And iPod Touch

AOL has officially launched the beta version of AOL Mobile Search service created specifically for the iPhone and iPod touch.

AOL Mobile Search for the iPhone was designed specifically for the Apple iPhone's mobile Safari browser. Mobile Search has a traditional Web search engine, but also has features specially tailored to search the content of various AOL properties, including Moviefone, MapQuest, AOL CityGuide and others.

By combining AJAX technology and the iPhone’s easy to use multi-touch surface, AOL has created a user interface that allows the richness of the web to be delivered on a phone, says Steve Murphy, senior vice president of AOL.

The new search portal places a priority on iPhone-optimized websites and returns web searches with these websites at the top of the list.

References:

http://searchblog.aol.com/

HermitWorks To Release Space Trader For iPhone

HermitWorks Entertainment, founded by former BioWare game designers Cameron and Marcia Tofer, is working not only for Quack 3 for the iPhone and iPod touch ports, but on Space Trader

port for iPhone as well.

As widely reported this week, the port uses the built-in motion sensors to control action in the game, and offers the capability for two player play using WiFi.

HermitWorks hopes to release Space Trader in June for the iTunes Store for users to purchase and download but in order for that to happen they would need minimal support in Apple’s official SDK which was late in coming.

Space Trader is a FPS style game but the company is also working on a RPG game called Quest. They promise that it won’t be standard 2D RPG, but instead a full 3D game, with some NPC’s being real players.

HermitWorks Entertainment Corporation is an independent game company founded in 2004 by industry veterans Cameron and Marcia Tofer. HermitWorks is an innovative company interested in developing games that casual and hard core gamers can play together. Their first game title 'Space Trader' was realeased in the fall of 2007.

References:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,144390-pg,1/article.html

http://www.hermitworksentertainment.com/

New HybridShell And VideoShell Cases For The iPhone

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters has announced the release of two new cases - the HybridShell and the VideoShell for the iPhone. They’re available for $24.99 and $19.99 respectively from the DLO store.

The HybridShell is a fusion of crystal-clear polycarbonate plus gripable silicone, combined to provide a strong layer of protection for the iPhone. The new shield also has black rubber dots above the surface that makes it easy to grip. In the front it has DLO Surface Shield, which adds transparent protective layer, which allows you to use all the touch screen functions, and still have your device protected.

The VideoShell integrates a kickstand which allows you to comfortably place iPhone on flat surface and enjoy a movie, or any other video content. It provides you with access to the headphone port, hold switch, side controls and dock connector. It also includes a Surface Shield.

DLO Surface Shields are also available separately for $14.99. The pack contains five anti-glare films for protection against dust and smudges. Because they work with static adhesion, Surface Shields are easy to apply, re-adjust if necessary, and remove without leaving behind any sticky residue.

References:

http://www.dlo.com/Products/Hshell_iPhone_Prod.tpl?command=showpage&cart=
12079838911395131

World's First Photography Portal For The iPhone

Cameratown.com, a popular digital photography information website announced the World's First Photography Portal for the iPhone. It provides all the latest news from the world of photography. The new site is specifically designed for Apple iPhone and iPod Touch users. So by the help of Cameratown.com they can get all kind of latest photography news.

“The World’s First Photography Portal for the iPhone was launched by Cameratown. The new site, specifically designed for Apple iPhone and iPod Touch users, provides readers with quick access to “what’s new” in photography. Visitors can easily find the latest camera reviews from the best and most trusted sources around the web, new product announcements, the latest headline news, and camera information by brand and model. Photography information is now more accessible than ever,” - CameraTown webmaster Ron Risman said.

About Cameratown:

Cameratown.com is a digital photography and imaging website founded by Ron Risman, a veteran of the photography industry for the past 11 years. Officially launched on July 22, 2004, Cameratown's mission is to help "Develop the Photographer in You" and makes it easy to get the latest photography and imaging news, professional product reviews, tutorials, newspaper articles, product manuals, firmware updates, free photography software, and special deals from around the web.

Reference:

http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/18798/apple-iphone-photography-portal/

Disney California Adventure Mini Guide For iPhone Consumer

iPhone offers new opportunity to the consumer. “Disney California Adventure Mini Guide” in an interactive map and pocket guide, which will help you, to navigate easily the famous Disney Theme Park.

Disney California Adventure Mini Guide is an interactive map and pocket guide provides the information you need to visit Disney’s California Adventure theme park on your iPhone/iPod touch. Includes descriptions of attractions, identifies Fastpass attractions and includes details on restrictions for rides. For dining options, the type of food and type dining is provided. Most importantly, find the nearest restroom in your area.

References:

http://www.apple.com/webapps/travel/disneycaliforniaadventureminiguide.html

New Video Converter - RockPod 08 Lite For iPhone Consumers

iPhone consumers now can use a small, useful and free software tool RockPod 08 Lite to convert videos for their iPhone.

RockPod 08 Lite converts multiple video files (even HD m2ts, evo, vobs) to iPod, PSP and Windows Mobile PDA formats.

The program is supported by 15 different options ranging from AVI and MPG through to WMV, DVR-MS and high-definition television formats such as DVR-MS and M2TS. It works on Windows 2000, XP and Vista. While the new version is available for Windows 2000, XP and Vista, a Linux update is expected shortly.

You can even choose a file size to which videos should be re-encoded, amongst other options like quality and multiple file encoding.

The new build sees a small change to the interface but it still appears to be one of the simplest multi-file converters available.

References:

http://techlogg.com/rockpod/

Solar Technology Unveiled Solar Charger For iPhone and iPod Touch

UK-based Solar Technology unveiled amazing and portable Solar Charger product, the Freeloader 8.0 for iPhone, iPod Touch and other devices, such as mp3 Players, digital cameras, PSP’s, Nintendo DS Lite etc.

FreeLoader 8.0 Portable Solar Charger is a compact smart looking device that absorbs solar energy and converts it to power for your iPhones or any gadget that you might be using.

According to the makers:

“Freeloader takes power from its solar panels or via a supplied charge cable that plugs into a computers’ USB. Once charged, Freeloaders internal battery can power an iPod for 18hours, a mobile phone for 44 hours, PSP for 2.5 hours a PDA for 22 hours and much much more.”

It doesn’t matter if you are in a car or traveling, this new device can charge your iPhones, camera’s or any hand held device easily.

The Freeloader comes in silver and pink, and features two small sold-away solar panels that can charge the internal battery within 5 hours. Solar Technology is selling the Freeloader 8.0 for £29.99; as of now, it is available only in the UK.

In addition to charging the iPod, the Freeloader comes with several adapters for Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, and LG phones. Nintendo DS Lite and PSP users will also be able to use the charger, and it includes several generic USB connections for other devices that can charge through USB.

Solar Technology also sells the enlarged Supercharger solar panels that reduce the Freeloader's charge time by 50-percent, which it sells for £20 (~$40).

References:

http://www.solartechnology.co.uk/products/solar_chargers/freeloader.asp

http://www.letsgomobile.org/en/3094/apple-iphone-solar-charger/

O2 To Launch The iPhone In Ireland

Apple’s UK cellular partner O2 confirmed the launch of the iPhone in Ireland for March 14, 2008. As in the UK, the iPhone will be available through O2 retail stores and through Carphone Warehouse.Pricing is similar to other European countries, the 8GB iPhone will cost €399 and the 16GB iPhone will sell for €499; a variety of monthly plans are also available.

The rate plans will begin at €45/month for 175 minutes, 100 SMSs, and 1GB of data up through €100/month for 700 minutes, 250 SMSs, and 1GB of data. Interestingly, there appears to be no mention of Visual Voicemail this time around.

"The iPhone is changing the way people use their mobiles forever, and we're thrilled to offer it to O2 customers in Ireland. Our strategy in Ireland continues to be to bring our customers the very best innovations and experiences in mobile communications." - O2 Ireland CEO, Danuta Gray said.

In its fiscal first quarter Apple sold over 2.3 million iPhones, bringing the total number of units sold to 4 million since its launch in June 2007.

"For 2007 O2 has delivered a strong set of results adding 3.04 million mobile customers during the year and over 1 million in the fourth quarter alone, taking the total mobile customer base to 38.26 million, 8.6% higher than last year. Non-SMS data revenue is growing fast with €680 million recorded in 2007; growth of 26% year on year, and this trend will accelerate in 2008" - Matthew Key, Chairman and Chief Executive of Telefónica Europe commented.

That's not all the 1.1.4 firmware revealed in advance, though. T-Mobile Austria was also found in the iPhone's list of supported carriers. The latest finding makes even more sense when combined with comments by T-Mobile's CEO that the company would be offering the iPhone in Austria sometime in the first half of 2008.

P.S. Since O2 has already announced its plans, perhaps it won't be much longer before T-Mobile does the same.

References:
http://www.macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/o2_to_sell_apple_iphone
_exclusively_in_ireland_starting_march_14/
http://www.macworld.com/article/132291/2008/02/ireland.html

Call Your iPhone Contacts Via PhotoDial 1.0

Makyama Software has released PhotoDial 1.0 for the iPhone, which allows you to call your contacts by clicking on desired contacts’ picture. You can also change the order for quick dialing and set the size of the pictures.

The way it works is by having a picture showed for every contact, which you can quickly scroll and click once you found the person you want to call. You can select how many pictures at a time you want to see, and the order which they are displayed.

To get a free tryout, start Installer on your iPhone, press Sources, then Edit, then Add. Next, type http://tinyurl.com/2t8cax; registration is normally US$19.95. If you liked the software, be aware that it costs $14.95 until March, and $19.95 after. So if you like it you should hurry up.

The software works with all languages and all firmwares. It will be available in Apple’s official distribution channel in March and can be downloaded now for “jailbroken” phones. You’ll be automatically notified of free updates via Installer.

The iPhone has either 4 GB or 8 GB of internal flash memory. It cannot be expanded. An increasing number of high-end phones from Motorola, Samsung, LG, Nokia and others have a MicroSD slot that makes it possible to inexpensively add more memory to the device, but the iPhone does not have this capability.

Here comes a question: How much memory do photos take up in the iPhone? It depends on the picture. If it has a lot of color and is very detailed, it will take up more space. If the definition and color is not very vibrant then it will require less space. But don’t worry iPhone give us opportunity to keep a lot of photos there, so we can make lot of calls, as well.

BigOven Recipes On Your iPhone - The Guarantee Of Various Foods!

BigOven, a website specializing in recopies has unveiled iPhone adapted website. It provides with over 160,000 recipes from around the world. So iPhone consumers are guaranteed to have various delicious foods! Website is still in beta, but its search is very quick and you can find pretty much anything you have ever wanted.

"Now, if you’re at the grocery store, and don’t know what ingredients you need to make Quiche Lorraine, simply visit "BigOven.com slash M" on your mobile phone. You can also enter general search terms like "easy breakfast eggs" or ingredients from your fridge, and get some great suggestions," - said Steve Murch, CEO and Head Chef of BigOven.com.

But there is another recipe website for iPhone www.101cookbooks.com, which also offers iPhone consumer various food recipes.

"The day when I can actually browse this website from my cell phone is finally near. I'll be able to load ingredient lists while strolling the aisles of my favorite markets. I'll be able to tap the 101 Cookbooks recipe archives for inspiration from my car (parked, of course) on the fly. All the recipes you've seen over the years on 101 Cookbooks are now formatted to be searched, browsed and viewed on the iPhone," - says Wayne, 101 Cookbooks consumer.

So never mind, iPhone consumers seems to get great cooks in the future.

LiveSpeakR™ - "A Boombox" in your pocket!

The LiveSpeakR™ - invented by 23-year-old Erik Groset, is an ultra portable speaker system for the iPhone unlike any other. It features a set of speakers that fold-up and store conveniently behind your iPhone for maximum portability. It is a boombox in your pocket!

Speakers are powered by 2 AAA batteries or an AC-adapter. They are shielded from radio frequency interference, which allows the iPhone to operate without going into airplane mode and gives it the ability to still receive calls.

But, the truly impressive functionality of the LiveSpeakR™ is what makes this product shine above the competition. The speakers expand, contract, and rotate to work with both portrait and landscape modes. Behind the LiveSpeakR™ unit is a stand to hold the speakers up at multiple viewing angles.

"I'm very proud of the LiveSpeakR I believe it could be a perfect accessory for everyone's iPhone. I invented it from the perspective of the end-user and everything they would want in a speaker-system."

He also noted, that if the right partner was found, the LiveSpeakR™ could be available as early as Summer 2008. It should also be noted that the LiveSpeakR™ is backwards compatible with older generation players as well as potential future media players.

LiveSpeakR™ is a trademark of D&G Solutions, LLC and the technology behind LiveSpeakR™ is patent pending in the United States.

Voice E-mail - “Voice on the Go” For The iPhone

Motricity announced recently that their new service, Voice on the Go, is now ready for those wanting to utilize it. Voice on the Go allows people to dial into their email, and listen/compose/reply and delete at will, while accessing your calendar or searching contacts - by voice alone.

Voice on the Go, is essential for “People on the Go” and provides safe, hands-free and eyes-free access while driving, or any other time. Voice on the Go works on any mobile phone, BlackBerry smartphone, Apple iPhone, Palm Treo, Symbian, and Windows Mobile devices. Voice on the Go can be activated quickly with no voice training, no special hardware or software to download. Voice on the Go works on any phone, on any carrier network and supports most popular email services.

Voice as you Go is a product that would be perticularly useful to those with disabilities with seeing and the like. Persons having difficulty reading on the iPhones screen can now navigate using voice commands and have text read aloud to them instead.

Voice on the Go is available immediately on Motricity’s network of Web sites, including http://www.Pocketgear.com and www.Smartphone.net that offer applications direct to consumers for their mobile devices.

Worthy of note, 50 countries in the world currently have legeslation strictly prohibiting the use of cellphones while driving unless usage is "hands-free". Now, with this software, it can be.

Springlets For iPhone

Does it take too much time to look for something on the internet using your regular way? Now there is a solution with a cool name: Springlets. It places 6 apps on your home screen which you can quickly launch and then perform search instead of launching web browser and looking through Google search results.

So if you use the following websites more frequently then it’s definitely for you. Websites are Google’s “I’m Feeling Lucky” search, IMDb, Chowhound, and Wikipedia. Think of them as Google toolbar buttons if you use it on PC.

You can also speed dial by typing the name or phone of the person and it will dial automatically, without the need for long contact search and opening phone app. And other great feature is text search which loads text only on browser, and saves time it takes for picture to load. It is especially useful if you have to pay for bandwidth usage.

Just visit http://www.springlets.com/ with your iPhone and get the apps.