Three years after the introduction of the Apple iPhone, could multitasking support finally make it’s way to the platform?
According to AppleInsider sources, Apple is hard at work at delivering a “full-on solution” for multitasking support on the iPhone. Although the OS natively supports preemptive multitasking, Apple has restricted third party applications from running in the background – allowing only one third party application to run at a time (although several Apple developed applications do run in the background such as Phone, SMS, email, iPod etc).
Unfortunately details on how Apple will deliver multitasking support aren’t clear at this time. About the only thing we do know is the company plans on introducing a new user interface for managing simultaneous running applications.
There are certainly many unanswered questions when it comes to allowing third party applications to run in the background including:
- How will applications communicate to one another
- How will users know multiple apps are running in the background?
- How will battery performance fare?
- How will system performance fare?
- What will this do to the platform’s security model?
Read more about this over at AppleInsider.com (via Digital Trends)
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Written by flung on March 15th, 2010 with no comments.
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If you’re looking for an alternative way of charging that iPhone or iPod touch of yours, you might want to check out the environmentally-friendly (a.k.a. “green”) Novothink Surge solarcharger series of cases.
The Surge is labeled as a “hybrid solar charger” since it’s capable of charging the iPhone or iPod touch while you’re on the go and in the sun or while its connected to your computer via a USB connection. Even better – the Surge comes with a built-in rechargeable battery providing additional juice to your iPhone or iPod when you’re not in the Sun or near a PC/outlet.
And while you might think a solar power-based charger might be bulky, the Surge is in fact reasonably dimensioned. The iPod touch version measures 2.65 x 0.75 x 4.875 inches while the iPhone version measures 2.65 x 0.875 x 4.875 inches. Yes – your device will be a tad bit thicker but you get the convenience of charging under the sun!
Speaking of convenience, Novothink also has a free application (The Solar Planner App) which tries to estimate your solar needs based on your device usage patterns. Pretty nifty.
Other features and specs include:
- Full access to the touch-screen display
- Cutout for attaching a wrist strip or trinket etc
- Soft-touch non-slip finish
- LED status light indicators
- Integrated rechargeable 1500mAh 3.7 V lithium-ion polymer battery offers 120% capacity of iPod touch (1320 mAh 3.7 V battery for the iPhone version providing 105% capacity of the iPhone)
- Built-in 30 pin dock connector
The Surge for the iPhone is available in either black or white, with additional colors coming soon. The Surge for the iPod touch is currently only available in black.
Price wise, the Surge for the iPod touch is currently on sale for $52.95 (normally $69.96). The Surge for the iPhone is currently available for $79.95.
Here are pics of the Surge for the iPhone:
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Written by flung on March 15th, 2010 with no comments.
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The shot heard round the world.
OK so we’re not talking about the opening shots to the American Revolutionary War here but rather the opening salvo to what could become an all-out war between many companies involving the all-important smartphone industry.
So what exactly happened you ask? Well here are the facts.
Apple filed a lawsuit today against HTC for infringing upon twenty hardware and software patents involving the Apple iPhone. The lawsuit, which was filed at both the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. District Court of Delaware, has Apple seeking to prohibit HTC from selling, marketing, or distributing infringing products in the U.S.
What are the offending products?
The Google Nexus One, HTC Dream, HTC Hero, and HTC myTouch.
Wait.. aren’t they…
Yup. They are all Android-powered handsets.
So does that mean???
Nope.. Google was not named in the suit but they did have to say (via a spokeswoman today: “we stand behind our Android operating system and the partners who have helped us to develop it.”
Wow.. so what exactly did HTC supposedly infringe upon?
No exact details at this time but here’s what we know courtesy of a Reuters article. Apple claims HTC infringed “on a number of Apple’s patents, some dating back to the mid-1990s. They cover user interface processes and other software and hardware components.”
Wait – if Apple filed a lawsuit against HTC over Android-powered handsets; why haven’t they filed ones against other hardware manufacturers? What about Google?
The popular theory thus far is – it’s easier to go after a small company like HTC than someone like Samsung or Google. MKM Partners analyst Tero Kuittinen had this to say: “HTC is an optimal target for Apple — it’s a relatively small vendor with a weak brand. It may be easier to push around than Samsung.”
But make no mistake about it. This lawsuit is big. It’s a certainly a sign of things to come. Should Apple ultimately prevail in this lawsuit, you can bet the company will go after other players in the Android smartphone market – or even the larger smartphone market as a whole.
Of course who can say Apple won’t go ahead and file lawsuits against other handset manufacturers right now? Perhaps HTC is merely the first target in a laundry list of targets including Samsung, Motorola, and others.
Perhaps even more importantly for Apple – this lawsuit serves as a threat to others. “Enter the Android smartphone market at your own risk. Create a phone that looks and acts like ours and you risk our wrath.”
Yes.. the shot heard round the world..
For even more interesting discussions on this topic – check out this NYTimes article entitled “What Apple vs. HTC Could Mean”
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Written by flung on March 3rd, 2010 with no comments.
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Well after todays incredible announcement by Nokia for free turn by turn navigation, Nokia has caught not just the mobile world, but the electronics industry by surprise.
Looks like Nokia is not stopping there. According to pocket-lint, Nokia UK Boss Mark Laughran confirmed that a new Nokia device will be announced on January 26th.
Thats just a day before Apple’s Big Secret Announcement. So that means Nokia wants to announce their product before Apple announces their’s so that they get all the attention.
It also gives us more evidence that it the new Apple iPhone that will be sowcased on 27th January. But we have no idea what will be announced by Nokia. A guess might be the rumoured 12 Megapixel N87 or some other high-end model.
Since it’s just 5 days away from now, lets wait and see.
Written by erazer007 on January 21st, 2010 with no comments.
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In an interesting turn of events, AT&T has apparently stopped all web-sales of the Apple iPhone in the New York City metropolitan area. MSNBC quotes Mark Siegel, the executive director of media relations for AT&T Mobility, as stating:
“We periodically modify our promotions and distribution channels”
Huh? What the heck?
Fletcher Cook of AT&T’s corporation communications didn’t have much more to add stating:
“We’re not going beyond that statement right now .. but the iPhone is available in our New York retail stores and those of partners”
a.k.a. the iPhone can still be purchased at retail stores and partners like Apple.
OK – so let’s back track a second here. How did this all come about?
It all started this weekend when a Brooklyn man tried to order the iPhone through AT&T’s website. After inputting his zip code, he soon discovered that the iPhone was unavailable in his area. Curious as to what was going on, the man tried several other zip codes from around the country and discovered the iPhone was indeed available. He then tried other zip codes within New York City and discovered to his surprise that the iPhone was NOT available for the area.
So what gives?
After reporting this incident to the Consumerist website, a writer for the website tried to contact AT&T about the incident. She was told that “New York was not ready for the iPhone” and that there weren’t enough cell phone towers to “handle the phone”.
Yes, it’s true that the iPhone experience in the New York City region utterly blows but AT&T’s finally figured this out after three years of iPhone sales and two years of 3G iPhone sales?? WHAT THE HECK?
Or.. could there be something else amiss here?
A reporter for GearLog contact AT&T online sales and was told that sales were stopped for the region due to “increased fraudulent activity in that area when ordering the iPhone”.
So what gives AT&T? Why not come out and say exactly what the heck is going on here? What’s with all the subtle comments?
If you really want the iPhone in the NYC area, go ahead and buy it from Apple or drop by your local AT&T store. There are no problems there.. but there’s no denying something’s a bit strange here with AT&T.
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Written by flung on December 28th, 2009 with no comments.
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Belkin’s new Bluetooth Music Receiver allows you to wirelessly transmit music from your Apple iPhone or iPod touch (or any A2DP stereo Bluetooth enabled audio device) to your home stereo system. Simply connect the 
Bluetooth Music Receiver to your home stereo system and then pair the receiver with your iPod touch or iPhone device. Once paired, you’ll be able to listen to, share, and control your music from distances up to 33 feet away from the receiver using your iPhone/iPod touch. The Belkin Music Receiver supports Bluetooth 2.0, can remember up to six paired devices, and comes with 3.5mm to RCA and 3.5mm to 3.5mm cables.
Expect the Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver to be available in March for a suggested retail price of $49.99.
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Written by flung on December 18th, 2009 with no comments.
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Speck is teaming up with artists from the ARTSPROJEKT Global Creative Network to “remix” the popular Speck Fitted case for the Apple iPhone 3G and 3GS. The first three artists designs from the Speck Fitted ARTSPROJEKT Collection will be available in limited edition of 250 each worldwide with only 100 released before Christmas.
Each case has a limited edition designation on the inside and includes a special “collectors” card about the artwork and the artist.
The three initial artists and their artwork are as follows:
Andy Howell of San Francisco with “Love After Death”
Noumeda Carbon of Florence Italy with “Disease #2”
Tesha Beaudry Okolowsky of Montreal Canada with “Cutie Pie”
The ARTSPROJEKT Speck Fitted Authorized Editions for the iPhone 3G and 3GS are available for $39.95 at:
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Written by flung on December 18th, 2009 with no comments.
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Our friends over at FoneArena have reported the leak of Apple’s next generation iPhone ie the Apple iPhone 3.1.
iPhone developer Pandav has informed MacRumors that they have spotted usage records for an unreleased iPhone in their app’s analytics. The app used was iBART, a public transportation guide for the San Francisco train system.
They say that we can expect the Apple iPhone 3.1 to be announced in around 6 months. The date cannot be confirmed however, news of a new iPhone makes us happy.
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Written by erazer007 on November 29th, 2009 with no comments.
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