Full FeedAppletell Review: Speck PixelSkin case for the iPhone 3G
With the iPhone 3G recently released, we are seeing an onslaught of cases coming to market. The decision for a case will be easy for some, as it seems a lot of manufacturers are making the same—if not similar—models as their original iPhone counterparts. But, what are you to do if this is your first iPhone, or if you are looking for something new?With so many from which to choose, this can be difficult.
Speck has quickly introduced a few case models that fit the new iPhone, one of which is the PixelSkin. Check out the review after the break.
Appletell Review: Maximo iMetal Isolation headphones, iMetal Stereo headphones for the iPhone
I recently had the opportunity to check out a couple sets of iPhone headphones from Maximo, and yes they fit (without an adapter) in the recessed jack on the original iPhone without any problems. I was sent two sets of headphones to review, the iMetal IP-HS2 Isolation headphones and the iMetal IP-HS1 Stereo headphones.
Keep reading to check out the full review.
Appletell Review: Griffin iPhone cases; ClearBoost, Wave case
Product: Griffin Technology ClearBoost and Wave case
Price and Availability: Both currently available, the ClearBoost is $29.99 and the Wave case is $24.99
Rating: ClearBoost 5/10 and Wave case 9/10
Pros: Both cases offered solid protection for the iPhone along with the display.
Cons: A personal issue, but they both make using the Apple dock difficult.
Overall: If you are looking for a solid case or a signal booster, then either of these from Griffin would make an ideal option to consider.
Both the ClearBoost and the Wave case ship with a clear film style protector for the display and also a cleaning cloth.
iPhone users get an official unlimited calling plan
In an update recently posted on the Apple website, a new calling plan offering an unlimited option for the iPhone has been listed. In a mix between the recent rash of unlimited calling plans the iPhone plans seem to offer a strange mix.
The “New” plan will set you back $119.99 a month and includes unlimited voice calling. The plan also comes with the standard unlimited data/web, visual voicemail, nights and weekends, rollover and mobile to mobile minutes.
Sadly, and the part I find strange is that even with the unlimited web and data included they are still limiting you to the standard 200 SMS messages a month. Come on AT&T, lets get smart and increase those to unlimited as well.
Read [Apple]
RelatedApple posts Feature Guide for the iPod Touch
Apple has posted the feature guide for the soon-to-start-shipping iPod Touch. A nice 85-page PDF document that will answer just about any question you have regarding the Touch. It covers everything from the Basics to Music and Video, Photos, the Wi-Fi Music Store, Applications and Settings.
It would have been nice to include a Notes application similar to the iPhone but overall the only real disappointment on the Touch is the lack of the ability to edit or create events on the Calendar. Of course both of my complaints seem a little silly considering the Touch is really an iPod and not a PDA.
RelatedAT&T now offering an international plan for the iPhone
Leaving little excuse for those outrageous iPhone bills, AT&T has just introduced the “International Data Global Plan”. Now for just $24.99 a month you can get 20MB of data transfer with overages at just $.005/KB ($5 per MB).
The new international plan will work in 29 countries to include Canada, China, Mexico and many additional countries in Europe/Asia. While an unlimited option would be nice to see at least this is an option. Personally I would still suggest to remove the SIM, that way you would not have to worry about any overages.
RelatedApple’s ‘Mum is no longer the word’ press conference in London
Apple has begun to invite members of the UK media to a special press conference that is being held at the Apple Store Regent Square on September 18th. The invitation simply has the title of “Mum is no longer the word” along with some directions and the date and time of the event.
Similar to any Apple event being announced the speculation has begun about just what will be announced. Could this be the announcement for the iPhone?
Pic after the jump.
Incase Protective Cover replacement for the iPhone
Incase has some great products and a favorite of mine has been the Protective Cover for the iPhone, this is the rubber cover that “should” fit tightly on your phone. It turns out that some of the recent covers are having some issues and began stretching to the point of no longer fitting the iPhone.
According to Incase, this was caused by a bad batch of rubber, the good news is that Incase is standing behind their product and will correct the issue under warranty. If you have purchased a case and are having issues you can head on over to www.GoIncase.com and fill out the return request.
Read [The Apple Blog]
RelatediPhone tip that could save you thousands when traveling
So far we have seen way to many complaints from people who have taken their iPhone overseas only to come back with a huge bills due to roaming. This can be solved quickly and easily by removing the SIM card. If you use a simple paper clip you can remove the SIM card and have a Wi-Fi enabled iPod.
This way you can check and access your mail over Wi-Fi and not be subject to any high roaming fees. At the very least put the phone into Airplane Mode or switch the settings for the mail to not Auto-Check. Just in case you are unsure of the removal process, Comsumerist reader John has made a nice video demonstrating just how easy it is.
Read [Consumerist]
RelatediPhone price cut has increased sales by 200%
It seems that in addition to making a lot of early adopters angry the price cut for the iPhone has also has a positive effect on sales driving them up by 200%. Piper Jaffray’s Gene Munster is estimating that the iPhone was selling about 9,000 units per day before September 5th and since the price cut they have been selling about 27,000 units per day. He estimates that by the end of this quarter Apple will have sold a total 1.28 million iPhones.
Munster also says that this “clearly represents an initial surge that is not sustainable” and will level off at around 50% increase. These numbers have not been verified by Apple. Maybe we can get that desired 16GB (or larger) iPhone and see yet another surge in sales.
Read [Gizmodo]
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