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Sunday, November 21, 2010

iPhone 4 Speakers Guide Find The Right Speakers For iPhone 4

iPhone 4 Speakers Guide Find The Right Speakers For iPhone 4 Cover With the launch of the much awaited iPhone 4 across main markets worldwide we have received a fair amount of questions from iPhone and iPod owners wondering if their current accessories, including their speaker docks, will be compatible with the new iPhone 4 - and the good news is that so far it looks like there is a match in most cases. If you currently own an iPhone speaker dock or iPhone compatible sound system that works with the iPhone 3G it is very likely that it will work just as well with the new iPhone 4 as well. The safest option is always to look for the compatible with iPhone mark on the docking station/sound system that you want to buy, and make sure that it has GSM shielding if you want to avoid having to put your iPhone in flight mode to avoid disturbance when playing your music. More and more of the latest iPhone speakers will have GSM shielding, but many of the older models will not so it might be worth checking your current system, and perhaps consider to upgrade if there are any issues. In our book important factors to consider before buying speakers for iPhone 4 would be: What will you be using your iPhone 4 speaker dock for and do you already own a sound system? What type of docking station/sound system you need will depend on what you will use it for. If you are looking for a portable system to take with you to the park or the beach etc. you might struggle to find one with GSM shielding, but there are plenty of cheaper portable speaker docks to consider. If you are looking for a mid price system to use at home or perhaps at the office, then there are a few to choose from that provide good value for money, including these: * Vestalife Firefly iPhone speaker dock * Altec Lansing inMotion MAX * JBL OnStage IIIP * iHome IP1 If you are after a more complete sound system to complement your home and your music listening habits, then you might want to go up a price range or two and start looking at some of the high end iPhone compatible sound systems, including these: * B&W Zeppelin * Zeppelin Mini * Bose Sounddock II See our reviews of iPhone speakers here. If you already own a sound system, perhaps with separate amplifier units etc. then you might want to consider just getting a docking station for your iPhone 4 that you can easily connect with the rest of your system. Is GSM shielding important for your iPhone 4 sound system? GSM shielding will allow you to play music from your iPhone 4 while docked without having to worry about cell network disturbance while still being able to receive phone calls. Speaker docks without GSM shielding can often pick up disturbance that can disrupt your listening pleasure, unless you put your iPhone 4 into flight mode, in which case you will not be able to receive calls or messages. If you are not too bothered about not being able to receive calls or messages while your iPhone 4 is docked, then you can safely look at a wider range of iPod speaker docks that will also be iPhone compatible. Take a look at our main iPod speakers review page for some ideas. You usually get what you pay for - read reviews! We have found that when it comes to iPhone speaker docks you usually get what you pay for (there are always exceptions), especially when it comes to the higher end of the market. There are many brands operating in the iPhone 4 speaker dock market, and some of them will be more familiar to you than others. A well known brand does not always mean that you get top quality or value for money. We suggest that once you have come up with a shortlist of speakers for iPhone 4 fulfilling your requirements, read a few independent reviews and make comparisons between the systems to ensure that you get the one that provides you with the best value for money. We hope you have found this little guide valuable and wish you all the best with the search for your next iPhone 4 speaker dock or sound system.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Top 10 iPhone Fm Transmitters

Top 10 iPhone Fm Transmitters Cover If you’ve got an iPhone you’ve probably got most, if not all, of your digital music is stored on it and you can enjoy it pretty much anywhere you go – as long as you’re wearing your headphones. What about when you’re in the car? It’s not safe to drive with two earphones in and it can get really uncomfortable on long journeys. There is another option. An iPhone FM Transmitter. Since they were made legal in 2006 FM transmitters are a great way to listen to music from your phone through your Hi-Fi or car stereo. They’re easy to set up and don’t require any technical knowledge other than being able to tune in a radio! There are essentially 3 different types of FM Transmitter available for the iPhone, stand-alone FM transmitters, Charging FM Transmitters and Bluetooth/FM car kits. To give you an overview of what’s available, here are some of the most popular iPhone FM Transmitters. 1. Belkin TuneBase FM With Hands-Free The TuneBase FM falls into the Charging FM Transmitters category. It plugs into the cigarette lighter in your car and has a flexible, adjustable arm to hold your iPhone or iPod. What makes this kit so great is that the holder can be rotated through 90° making it perfect for using with Sat Nav Apps. The TuneBase FM is one of a few holders that can hold your iPhone with a case fitted. The FM Transmitter has 4 memory slots that you can use to store frequencies, this allows you to switch to a clear station quickly and easily. The Belkin Tunebase can also be used as a handsfree system in the car, but not in the same way as the Venturi or TrailBlazer further down the page. Instead of connecting your call over a bluetooth connection, the Belkin Tunebase transmits incoming audio through your car stereo and uses your iPhone’s internal microphone. It saves the hassle of pairing your phone to the car kit but works just as well. 2. KitPerfect In Car FM Transmitter For iPod And iPhone The KitPerfect works in a very similar way to the Belkin TuneBase. It’s an in car holder & FM transmitter that can also be used for calls. It has a flexible neck that allows you to position your iPhone exactly where you want it. It has a clear LED display that shows you the frequency that you need to tune your stereo into and will work with iPhones and iPods. The KitPerfect will charge your iPhone while it’s docked and has a separate on/off switch so you can turn it off when it’s not needed. The KitPerfect is designed to be used in portrait mode but the flexible goose-neck can be rotated if needed for use with sat nav apps. 3. Griffin iTrip with App Support When Apple released iPhone OS3.0, one of the big new features was that you could now get apps that can control third party accessories. As excited as the developer community got about this, there are still very few accessories out there that take advantage of this. The latest version of the Griffin iTrip is one of the first mainstream accessories to take advantage of this, and once you’ve installed the free app, you can adjust the frequency, save stations and scan for a clear frequency all through your phone. The App also allows you to control music playback and will scroll track and podcast information on the screen when the display is sleeping. 4. Belkin TuneCast Auto Live Another charging solution from Belkin. Like the iTrip above, the TuneCase Auto Live uses an app on your iPhone to establish which is the clearest frequency. It uses GPS data from your iPhone to work out which frequencies are unused where you are and then suggests a frequency for you to tune your stereo in to. If you don’t like the idea of it using your location the Belkin Tunecast Auto with ClearScan doesn’t use an app or GPS – Instead it scans the airwaves to find a clear frequency. 5. Jabra Cruiser The Jabra Cruiser is a small, slim portable car kit that combines an FM transmitter with a Bluetooth Car Kit. The Jabra Cruiser simply clips to the sun visor of your car and pairs to your iPhone or 2nd generation iPod touch using Bluetooth. The Cruiser supports both the A2DP and AVRCP profiles which means that you can stream your music to it over Bluetooth for playback either through the built in speaker or through your car stereo using it’s built in FM Transmitter. The iPhone and iPod touch don’t fully support AVRCP, but you can still play/ pause your music using the play controls on the front of the Cruiser. Hopefully the next update from Apple will bring full AVRCP support to both devices. Find out more about A2DP and AVRCP profiles. The Jabra Cruiser will also play your phone calls through your car stereo speakers for improved clarity. The Cruiser has dual microphones that work together to cut out background noise, making this a perfect choice for any one who spends a lot of time driving on motorways or noisy roads. 6. Belkin TuneFM3 FM Transmitter The TuneFM3 is about as simple as you can get when it comes to FM transmitters. You just plug it into the dock connector on the bottom of your iPhone and tune your stereo in. Music playback starts automatically, saving you the hassle of having to launch the iPod app and press play. Unlike most FM transmitters that use the Dock Connector, the TuneFM3 has a mini USB port that allows you to charge your iPhone at the same time using a Mini USB Car Charger. The White on Black display makes reading the display effortless, especially at night. The TuneFM3 was primarily designed for use with iPods, so when you connect it to your iPhone you will see a pop up message saying that “this accessory is not made for iPhone”. This isn’t the case, if you press no it will work just fine. This warning is only displayed as there is no shielding built in to prevent calls and messages interfering with the FM transmission. 7. Bubblegum FM Transmitter iPhone – Black This is similar in many ways to the transmitter above it, but with a few less features. It doesn’t have a charging port, and the LCD isn’t backlit, so adjusting it at night will require you to pull over and put the interior light on. 8. Griffin iTrip Auto With SmartScan FM Transmitter As you might have noticed, Griffin and Belkin are the leading manufacturer when it comes to iPhone accessories – particularly FM Transmitters. The iTrip Auto with smart scan charges your iPhone at the same time as broadcasting your music to your stereo. The SmartScan technology scans the airwaves for the three best frequencies then saves them automatically to 3 programmable presets for easy recall at the touch of a button. You can control your music play back using the buttons on the in-line remote or on your iPhone. The feature that stands out to me with this one is that it broadcasts song information over RDS, so as long as your car stereo supports it, you’ll be able to see song and artist information on the screen of your stereo. 9. Venturi Mini Bluetooth Car Kit The Venturi Kit is an FM transmitter and Bluetooth Car Kit combined. It sits in your cigarette lighter socket in the car and has a couple of ways for you to listen to music from your iPhone through your car stereo. You can either connect your iPhone to the Venturi using a 3.5mm audio cable, or you can stream your music to it over Bluetooth. The Venturi supports the same Bluetooth Profiles as the Jabra Cruiser, so you can play/pause your music without having to touch your phone. There is a USB charging port on the side of the kit so you can connect and charge your iPhone using your existing USB cable. As the Venturi is a Bluetooth kit you can use it for handsfree calling too. Any calls that you receive will be broadcast over FM to you car stereo and the callers name and number will be sent to the stereo display using RDS. 10. TrailBlazer Bluetooth Car Kit & FM Transmitter The Trailblazer is a new arrival to Mobile Fun and like the Venturi above you can connect your iPhone to it using either a 3.5mm cable or Bluetooth. Both calls and music are broadcast over FM to your car stereo and you can answer/end calls and play/pause your music on the Trailblazer. If you have a cigarette lighter in an awkward position in your car this is a better option than the Venturi. The control unit is on the end of a flexible neck rather than at the base and as a result, the part that goes into your cigarette lighter is no bigger than a standard car charger. The Trailblazer also has a USB port for charging your iPhone. This isn’t all of the iPhone FM Transmitters, just the ones that I think do a great job with the iPhone, if you want to see what else is available, take a look at our range of iPhone FM Transmitters or iPhone Car Kits. If you’ve seen an iPhone FM Transmitters that we don’t currently range, let us know using the comments form below

Saturday, November 13, 2010

iPhone 3gs Or 3g Car Holder

iPhone 3gs Or 3g Car Holder Cover This high quality mounting solution is made exclusively for your handset and also features a 'Mounting Port'. Provides a convenient and secure holding place for your handset. This high quality mounting solution is made exclusively for your handset and also features a 'Mounting Port', allowing you to attach unique mounting options. The versatile 'Mount Port', incorporates a 4-hole-ratcheting system allowing any of our mounts to fit securely into position. The car holder for iphone 3G and 3GS will keep your phone held securely in your car at the optimum viewing angle for you. It will also keep your handset fully charged on the move with the quality in car 12v charger. * Custom fit Windscreen suction mount for the iPhone 3G & 3GS 8gb/16gb/32gb * Adjustable arm allows positioning of iPhone to any viewing angle * Includes in car charger * Can be rotated 360 degrees for portrait or landscape viewing * Easy to setup, no tools needed

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

White Iphone 4 Delays Again Not Available Until Next Spring

White Iphone 4 Delays Again Not Available Until Next Spring Cover Apple has delayed White iPhone 4 again and stated that it will not be released until spring 2011. However, there is no reason explained for the delay. The information came to Reuters from a representative from the Apple on Tuesday that White iPhone 4 is delayed again. In July Apple has announced in a press conference that White iPhone 4 will be available by year end. Apple spokeswoman Trudy Muller said that “We’re sorry to disappoint customers waiting for the white iPhone again”. She didn’t provide any cause for the delay. This is the third time Apple has delayed White iPhone 4. There have been many rumors causing behind the delay of White iPhone 4 including, the antennagate issue, screen color issue and the malfunctioning of its proximity sensor. But, still there is no confirmation of reason behind the delay by the company itself. Apple is also launching Verizon iPhone by Jan 2011 and iPhone 5 is also anticipated by spring 2011. After breaking commitments many times should we really believe that Apple will really launch White Phone 4? Now I doubt of getting it by spring 2011 also. And how many people will buy it when iPhone 5 is just near to release? You can follow us on twitter or facebook to be updated on all the latest on Apple and its products.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Apple iPad Or iPhone Hd Can I Afford And Do I Need Both

Apple iPad Or iPhone Hd Can I Afford And Do I Need Both Cover There is perhaps one question that is lingering on the minds of a lot of Apple fans and consumers around the globe these days; can i afford and do i need both the Apple iPad and the coming iPhone HD/iPhone 4? The Apple iPad has been out for about two months now in the US, but for many other international consumers their first chance to get their hands on the new “digital revolution” came this Friday that passed, with early UK reports that sales have been strong with retailers, including Apple iPad atPC World and Currys that got a reseller deal with Apple. The question on my mind though, is how many of us are actually sitting on the fence for now awaiting the likely announcement of the 4th generation iPhone 4/iPhone HD on June 7th as Steve Jobs takes centerstage at the WWDC 2010? I would assume that it is not an ideal situation for Apple that the international launch of the Apple iPad comes so close to the much awaited upgrade of the iPhone, which if we are to believe in the rumours, is likely to become available to consumers worldwide towards end of June. Whether you are a current iPhone 3GS owner like me that still has 6-8 months left of the contract and will likely have to pay an early upgrade charge for the new iPhone HD, or have been sitting on the fence waiting for the new iPhone before making the investment, finding the money to get both the Apple iPad and the new iPhone HD in the same month is likely a stretch for most of us. Assuming that the new 4th generation iPhone will cost around the same as the iPhone 3GS with a contract, we are looking at having to shell out $160-460 depending on the model on top of the contract, and the Apple iPad starts at $649. So if i was to buy both now in June/July i would be looking at a one off cost of at least $940 or so to get both products. That would seriously digg into my holiday budget and holiday plans, and do i really need both products? Personally i have been sitting on the fence in terms of the Apple iPad as i currently find that between my iPhone and my laptop i cover my needs in terms of work/entertainment. Would i like to have an iPad? yes. But do i need one? not really. I would rather get my early upgrade to the 4th generation iPhone if it lives up to the rumours and the expectations of the market in terms of upgraded features. I can definitely see the potential of the Apple iPad for the professional market, but for now i’ll continue to get my entertainment in the more traditional forms of the television, my laptop, and my hopefully new iPhone HD at the end of June.

Drivers Risk Lives Using Mobile Phones

Drivers Risk Lives Using Mobile Phones Cover One in 20 motorists is risking their life by using a hand-held mobile phone while driving, safety experts have claimed. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) said an observational study also revealed motorists in Cork city were twice as likely to be seen with a mobile in their hand, with one in 10 offenders spotted. RSA's Noel Brett launched a new safety campaign and appealed for road users to be aware of the risks associated with using a phone while driving. "The results of this study are extremely worrying, particularly when we know that you are four times more likely to crash if you use a hand-held mobile phone while driving," said Mr Brett. "We also know that the results understate the true extent of the problem as the study did not capture those texting while driving or those using a hands-free kit. "In fact, research tells us that using a hands-free mobile phone is no safer than using a hand-held mobile phone while driving." Mobile phone use while driving became a penalty point offence in September 2006 and is now the second highest penalty point offence in Ireland after speeding. A total of 93,525 offences have been recorded - including 16,000 in the year up to August 30. The RSA is targeting drivers with a radio ad warning them to 'Switch Off, Before You Drive Off'. Garda Assistant Commissioner John Twomey said it is unsafe and illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving. "If caught, a driver must pay a fixed charge notice of 60 euro and will incur two penalty points. If a driver does not pay the fixed charge and is convicted in court, four penalty points and a fine of up to 2,000 euro will be applied," he warned. The RSA study was conducted in December 2009 at 45 locations in seven counties across Ireland. Of 33,949 drivers observed, 1,964 were using a hand-held mobile phone while driving, representing over 1 in 20 drivers (6%).

Friday, November 5, 2010

Usb Car Kit Another Option For Listening To Your Music On The Move

Usb Car Kit Another Option For Listening To Your Music On The Move Cover I'm sure you're all aware that music can be played just about where ever you want these days, as new versions of MP3 playing hardware are released almost monthly the choices for playing your music are endless. The Market leader (Apple iPod) are released twice a year if not more often and competitor's release they're new versions around the same time, however is this really the best method of listening to music while your on the move? Granted the main advantage of having an MP3 music player is that you are able to listen to music where ever you want providing your battery is fully charged, after all this the main reason they were designed. However a lot of MP3 devices are not compatible with various other systems, if we wanted to integrate them (iPod being the main exception). So what other ways of listening do we have available? Well a fairly new trend in car audio is to listen to music via a USB stick, new USB car kits connect in to the CD Changer output on the back of your factory fitted radio. This allows the connection of a USB stick (up to 16GB) to be played through your car speakers, which can be controlled from your steering wheel controls (if you have them). This method is much cheaper than other integrated devices and USB sticks can be purchased for around $16 and can hold as much music as the new iPod touch; however the only downside is you can't listen to the audio when away from car or computer. But if you want a cheaper way to listen to the music you love on the move this has got to be one of the best options. USB Car kits and in car USB products are available for around $140

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Top 10 Bluetooth Cell Phone Car Kits

Top 10 Bluetooth Cell Phone Car Kits Cover Most of today's cellular phones are bluetooth enabled. Among the most popular models, you must have heard about the PalmOne Treo, the Motorola RAZRs, the Samsung T509, to mention a few. There are literally hundreds of Blue Tooth cell phone models in the market today. Chances are, you own one. One of the advantages of bluetooth accessories is their ability to connect to any cellphone as long as it is bluetooth capable. And there is more to it. Regardless of the manufacturer, one can pair a Motorola bluetooth headset with a Nokia bluetooth cellular phone. For those of you who like the comfort of handsfree conversations in your car and do not want to spend an extra $200 for a new car kit every time you change your cell phone, here's what is available. Bluetooth Car Kits can be portable or full installation. # The portable ones usually plug in your vehicle's cigarette lighter plug; some even come with rechargeable batteries and can be moved around, not only in your car, but also used as home/office speakerphones. # Full Installation blue tooth car kits require a professional installer, but this is the last time you will pay for that service. Most of these kits come with a dashboard display in addition to all other hidden components. Most of them have a simple, multi-functional button, which allows to accept, finish, and reject calls as well as voice dialing capabilities. The latest generation of Bluetooth Car Kits now features color screens as well as GPS receivers to be used in conjunction with software like Wayfinder, TomTom, Route 66 etc. Here is the top ten list of best Bluetooth Car Kits. 1. Parrot Easydrive EasyInstall Cellular Phone Kit 2. Parrot RHYTHM N'BLUE CD MP3 AM FM Bluetooth Stereo Deck 3. Blue Ant Supertooth 2 Sun Visor Mounted Bluetooth Speakerphone 4. Nokia Bluetooth Speakerphone (HF-6W) 5. Jabra Handsfree Bluetooth Speakerphone (SP500) 6. Motorola Bluetooth Car Kit (98675) 7. Motorola Bluetooth Self Install Car Cellular Phone Kit (HF820 / 98666) 8. Samsung Bluetooth Car Kit (HKT100BDEG/XAR) 9. Raytel TellPhone 5000 Bluetooth Voice Recognition Car Kit 10. Parrot 3200 LS-COLOR Bluetooth Car Kit Paring any of the models above phones is easy and indicated in any phone user manual. All you need to replace when changing your cell phone is a dashboard phone holder. However, most holders now have universal expandable grips so that the same accessory will work with many of your future phones.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Waterproof iPod Speakers

Waterproof iPod Speakers Cover In these days we can find more and more people who tend to use very day more and more various gadgets and electronic devices because they are the ones that offer numerous benefits and advantages that all of us need in your daily activities. Lots of things play very important roles in our lives like music for example. Music is being listened by people from all over the world because it is fun, relaxing, chilling and can even be a source of inspiration. Lots of people manage to find their selves in certain songs from different artists and that is why many people like to listen to it everywhere they go. Teenagers are the ones that listen a lot to different types of music every day because it helps to relax them and to get their minds out of certain things that bother them. Because listening to music is so popular and people listen to it everywhere they go, the market is nowadays full of different gadgets that helps their users store and listen to their favorite songs. These gadgets are numerous and they can be purchased from lots of places such as stores that are though out a city of from the Internet. On the Internet are found myriad virtual stores that sell lots of products not mattering they are electronic or non-electronic. Nowadays, the Internet became a place that is being preferred by more and more people for doing their shopping because the advantages that it offers are numerous. Buying from the Internet brings you lots of benefits like time saving. Your desired purchases are done just by a few clicks so you have the great possibility of saving time and even money. Because of these great advantages, more and more people can be found over the Internet who make different purchases. Returning to music listening and its importance, we have to mention that the most important and popular mp3 player is the iPod. The iPod is a small but very practical mp3 player that is found in the possession of countless people from all over the globe and the help that it offers is huge. If you access http://www.HqSpeakers.com you will find a lot of things about these highly famous mp3 players. Many iPod owners also have a pair of speakers for traveling. Having a pair of speakers at your iPod is great because you can listen to your favorite music at a high volume anywhere you want. These speakers are being used mostly at camping and the most preferred type is the waterproof iPod speakers. Having a pair of waterproof iPod speakers is great because they are protected in case water is spilled on them by accident. You have here http://thehottestgadgets.com/2009/02/aquatune-waterproof-ipod-speakers-for-the-pool-001975 a short review if them and I bet you will find them interesting. All in all, waterproof iPod speakers are great to have and to use because you know that they will always be protected from water in any place you use them.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Disco Party By Mix Dj For Iphone

Disco Party By Mix Dj For Iphone Cover DigitalDeejay today announces Disco Party By Mix.DJ, our latest app for for iPhone iPad and iPod touch devices which transforms your place into the biggest night club ever. Disco Party is an unlimited music streaming app with over 500 Disco DJ mixes from around the world and updated in real time. Perfect for parties, Disco Party is a true paradise for Disco music fans wishing to explore and share thousands of DJ mixes and to stream it whenever and wherever they are via WIFI or 3G Disco Party will give you access to thousands of Disco DJ Mixes from DJ’s around the world in one click, giving you the opportunity to listen Disco DJ mixes straight from your iPhone iPad or iTouch. Perfect for parties at home, relaxing or discovering music anytime, this application will play hours and hours of uninterrupted Disco music, as if you have a DJ in your pocket. Once the application is installed, you can: * Listen to over 500 Disco DJ mixes instantly at your fingertips * Find DJ mixes, artists or particular songs via the search function * Create your playlist as many times as you want with the “Favorites” feature * Browse any playlist mix “Track by Track” with ease * Buy your favorite tunes directly through the iTunes

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Save Your Gas With Help Of Iphone

Save Your Gas With Help Of Iphone Cover The Kiwi Drive Green Save Gas Module is $199.99 and can be purchased now. It has 20 lessons built in that teach you to drive greener and connects to the OBDII port on most modern cars. It has MPG gauges, engine sensors, and a trip computer among other things. The Kiwi WiFi is a $149.99 iPhone hardware/software combo that makes the iPhone into an automotive tool. The Kiwi WiFi offers GPS track, dyno results, engine scan tool, and more with a connection to your OBDII port on the car. The Kiwi Bluetooth is similar to the WiFi with the same features and options for $99.99 but works with most Droid devices and will ship September 1. The Kiwi MPG is a small device shipping now for $89.99 that adds a MPG gauge, basic engine sensors, a trip computer, and connects to your OBDII port.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Apple Opting Out Of Environmental Ranking System Forum For The Future

Apple Opting Out Of Environmental Ranking System Forum For The Future Cover The UK carrier O2 is working with a sustainability advisory group to put the ranking system together. It’s called the Forum for the Future, and it rates everything you might expect, and how it impacts the environment. Rating things like packaging, manufacturing, whether it can be recycled or not, and energy efficiency, among other things. Devices are scored in a zero to 5 system, and there are 63 questions that are “asked” when each device is being ranked. As you might expect, other major manufacturers are jumping on board. Companies like Nokia, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson have already provided handsets for the ranking system. And O2 is actually making a good start, as 93 percent of their handsets currently available for purchase should be covered in the ranking system soon enough. Which is exactly why it’s strange that the iPhone isn’t included in the list. Another manufacturer that’s not present currently is the Canada-based Research in Motion, which manufactures BlackBerry handsets. However, RIM has stated that they will allow their devices to be ranked by early 2011. In a move that may or may not be surprising for most people, when Apple was asked about their position on the new environmental ranking system, the spokesperson said nothing about it directly. Instead, they would rather you look at their own environmental tests, which they publicly release on their website. Apple suggests that the iPhone has a very minimal footprint on the environment. Organizations like Greenpeace have scolded Apple in the past for not being transparent enough in this regard, so this probably won’t help that picture at all.

Curvaceous Retro Hi Fi Pod Speakers From Scandyna

Curvaceous Retro Hi Fi Pod Speakers From Scandyna Cover Oozing a decidedly ‘70s feel, the Pod speaker range from Scandyna fuse retro styling with modern manufacturing processes and top notch components to create a range of beautifully crafted speakers that are designed to stimulate the eyes as much as the ears. Available in either back, white or a range of vibrant colours, the range encompasses speakers and docking stations for MP3 devices right up to high end hi-fi and cinema surround sound systems, all of which feature the hallmark Scandyna styling which originates back to 1990 when a group of developers were tasked with developing a high quality speaker with design that was both unique and affordable.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

White Iphone 4 Production Delays Until Year End

White Iphone 4 Production Delays Until Year End Cover Apple has announced today in a press release that they are continue to face challenges in manufacturing of the White iPhone 4 model, and due to this the iPhone 4 White model will not be available until later this year. However, Apple has already earlier announced in a press conference that White iPhone 4 shipping will start in the end of July. Apple has released a statement in press release about the delay of White iPhone 4 models: CUPERTINO, Calif., July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — White models of Apple’ new iPhone4 have continued to be more challenging to manufacture than we originally expected, and as a result they will not be available until later this year. The availability of the more popular iPhone 4 black models is not affected. The Cupertino, Calif., company states that availability of black iPhone 4 models will not be affected due to this delay and customers can purchase and order black iPhone 4 as like before, the sale of which started in June. However, last week it was reported that the white models might be delayed upon color issues. A worker from Lens quality control department has allegedly admitted that the company’s screen-printing workshop may currently be dealing with some issues with the white iPhone 4 covers. Now it seems that the news to come true. So, the fans of Apple products have to wait more for the White iPhone 4 models.

Monday, October 18, 2010

White Iphone 4 Delay Might Be Due To Antenna Fixing

White Iphone 4 Delay Might Be Due To Antenna Fixing Cover Every iPhone fan has been dying to know what has been happening why up to this very time Apple has been holding the release of their much awaited White iPhone 4. It has been announced by Apple that White iPhone 4?s release would be delayed until late this year. The reason that they are delaying the release basically because their are fixing some sort of manufacturing problem. They are saying they didn’t expect that it would be this challenging. Whatever it is, it seems that not all Apple enthusiasts are buying the explanation. There has been speculations that Apple is making sure that the White iPhone 4 won’t experience the antenna problems that the black one had. Apple didn’t give any comment about all these and still sticking to their explanation. In fact, Apple released a downloadable app Friday that allows iPhone 4 customers to get a free bumper that’s designed to protect the phone from the thing that hinders antenna performance. The promised cases to solve the antenna problems has been released wholeheartedly as well as refunds to those who purchased before the problem burst out. Apple surely be up to something great with all these delays. They can’t afford to have another problem this time. They need to have the White iPhone 4 perfect.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Why Not Be James Bond For A While

Why Not Be James Bond For A While Cover Venikom Mobile, an iPhone and iPad application development company, today is happy to announce the release of Spy Status for Twitter 1.0 for iPhone, and iPod touch devices. Spy Status for Twitter is an app which will help you lie to your friends about your current location. This app is used by James Bond (Daniel Craig) in the newest 007 movie. Spy Status for Twitter is very simple app to use. You write your Twitter status and choose your fake location. You can be in the Alps or in the Caribbean Islands, even if you are in the nearest cafe in your hometown drinking coffee. “Why not being James Bond for some time? Why not make your friends be jealous for a moment?”, says one of the programmers of the app with a smile on his face, “We have created this app in order to help people be spies for a while. Everyone wants to be somewhere further for some time. We have made this possible only in few steps.” This iPhone app is interesting and very easy to use. You download it, write your Twitter status, choose your imaginary location on the map and post the status. It will be one tempting status on the Twitter wall.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Thesixtyone Brings Music To The Ipad With Aweditorium

Thesixtyone Brings Music To The Ipad With Aweditorium Cover We loved Thesixtyone’s take on web-based streaming music, and we really love what the company is doing with its new iPad app. Mashable (Mashable) recently highlighted this music startup’s newly redesigned website as one of the best web designs of 2010. Its full-screen, lean-back/lean-in user experience leaves little to be desired and is an immersive way to listen to great music from independent artists. Similarly, the company’s iPad app, called Aweditorium brings high-quality multimedia and unique content for a stand-out experience that’s already getting rave reviews. Through the app, you can view beautiful photography, read lyrics, explore related artists, watch interviews, view high-definition music videos and a whole lot more. Thesixtyone (thesixtyone) co-founder James Miao told us in an e-mail that ever since the creation of album art as we know it in 1939, the record industry has “captured people’s emotions and imaginations through inspiring, tactile experiences. “Of course, all this cultural texture was lost in translation when music went digital. Today, it’s a third wheel, low-fi, and exiled to Adobe PDF. Digital music interfaces look like Excel spreadsheets — what kind of backwards society do we live in where we’re limiting the genius of a Thom Yorke or Trent Reznor to a single vertical column? “And then Apple released the iPad and I told my partner, Sam Hsiung, ‘We’re going to change all of this.’ ” That ambition is reflected in the app’s name — the desire to bring the awe and majesty of album art back to music. Competitors in the very exciting “music-related iPad app” category include the already successful Pandora iPad app and MySpace’s Romeo iPad app. Both of those experiences offer something slightly different to their users, but neither app has the multimedia richness of Aweditorium. Another thing that distinguishes Aweditorium from other music apps for iPad is its focus on independent artists; currently, Thesixtyone works almost entirely with indie artists, although some majors are playing around with the platform, as well. The app is free and available now in the App Store (App Store). If you’re an iPad user, check it out and let us know what you think.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Driving With Cell Phones

Driving With Cell Phones Cover Lately, more and more people die in car accidents. There isn’t a day when a person dies because he isn’t careful enough while he is driving. The number of car accidents is alarming. The reasons of these car accidents are numerous and one of them is because they speak on the cell phone while they are driving. More and more people speak on the cell phone while they are driving and this is even more dangerous than driving while you are drunk. Most of the people are aware it is very risky to speak on the cell phones while they are driving but they still do this. People know how dangerous it is speaking on the cell phone while they are driving but when they see that someone is calling them, the temptation of answering to the cell phone is too big so they answer. Nowadays, one has the option of using a Hands Free, but this solution can solve the concentration problem. Their attention is divided between the road and what the person who just called you tells them on the phone. If you want to speak on the phone while you are driving there’s the option of installing the road safety system. What is this road safety system? Well, this system blocks all the calls every time you drive with more than 90km/h and the person who calls you receives a message that you are driving. In the moment when the car is stopped, the driver can contact the person who has just called them. The first 5 minutes of the conversation are free. If one installs this process it can prolong or even save his life. If you are one of those who speak while they are driving you should watch the news and see how many people die daily. You’ll be shocked. Years ago, there was implemented a new law which used and still forbids speaking on the cell phone while driving. I consider it the best idea ever. One can still speak on cell phones as long as they use Hands Free. The driver’s reactions are weaker while they are speaking on cell phones than when they don’t speak and they normally drive their cars. Millions of people receive penalties every day because they speak on the cell phones while they are driving. One can lose his life because he is speaking on cell phones. Why we shouldn’t speak while we are driving? That’s the main question of this article. Not many of us know that our brain functions differently when they have two assignments simultaneously. The cell phone is even more dangerous than drinking. All the drivers who are speaking on cell phones while they are driving have a similar behavior with those who drive drunk. They expose themselves to an enormous risk. The risk of producing a car accident is 5 times higher.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

iPhone 3g Car Integration In Mazda 3 Sport 2007

iPhone 3g Car Integration In Mazda 3 Sport 2007 Cover Mazda 3 Sport 2007 + iPhone 3G + Griffin AutoPilot + Aux input = Bliss ;) The best thing about this setup is that you can listen to Last.fm radio stations over 3G. At certain intervals iPhone has to pre-buffer the audio, but it's a minor and an insignificant issue. The sound quality is bearable given that the audio is streamed live over Fido's a.k.a Rogers' 3G network. However, volume is not on par with regular iPod music and I have to crank it up to 11 or 12 on my dashboard, whereas it's normally set to 9 or 10. No more burning CDs though, which has expanded my immediate selection from 60 songs to 1700.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Australia Goes Hands Free

Australia Goes Hands Free Cover New laws to come into effect across Australia will see drivers having to put down their mobile phones whilst in the car. Although different states will have different implementation of the law, some states, including Victoria will see a marked change whereby phones need to be in a holder fixed in the car with calls being answered without touching the phone. Coming into effect on 9 November, fines will be $220 for repeat offenders. Of course this is nothing new to drivers in the UK and many States in America where drivers have been used to reducing the calls they make whilst in the car, and making those calls with the aid of a Bluetooth car kit or hands free kit