Archive | June 28th, 2010
“Apple of My Eye” – an iPhone 4 film by Michael Koerbel
“Apple of My Eye” is the first short film completely shot and edited on the iPhone 4 using the fresh new iMovie app. We have a feeling we’re going to be seeing a lot of these in the coming weeks. via DF
Continue reading...iPhone girl Kim Yeo-hee releases first single, “My Music”
28. June 2010
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22-year old Kim Yeo-hee is best known for using an assortment of music-based iPhone apps to sing renditions of Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face” and “Irresistible” by Beyonce. After both videos went viral, Yeo-hee was able to parlay her online success into an actual record deal. And on June 17th, she released the first single off […]
Continue reading...What HD video looks like on the iPhone 4; iMovie for iPhone shortcomings
28. June 2010
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With his hands on the new iPhone 4, Videographer Jedd Goble decided to put the iPhone’s new 720p camera and iMovie app to the test. Below is Goble’s finished product in the form of a mock vacation video, and while the video quality is great, Goble does have some reservations about the limitations of the […]
Continue reading...What an iPod ad in 1977 would have looked like
28. June 2010
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What would an iPod ad have looked like back in 1977? Alex Varanese answers that question with this striking ad for a Pocket Hi-Fi. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Varanese has an entire series of artwork dedicated to retro style ads which showcase how modern technologies might have been advertised back in […]
Continue reading...Did Walt Mossberg’s iPhone 4 review foreshadow the device’s antenna quirks
28. June 2010
Looking back at Walt Mossberg’s in-depth review of the iPhone 4, it seems that ole’ Walt might have experienced the same antenna quirks that are affecting a good number of iPhone 4 owners. However, on at least six occasions during my tests, the new iPhone was either reporting “no service” or searching for a network […]
Continue reading...Steve Wozniak, your friendly iPhone 4 line chauffeur
28. June 2010
Apple co-founders Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs couldn’t be more diametrically opposite individuals. Jobs, he of the legendary temper and keen business mind, is not someone you really want to rile up. Woz, meanwhile, is a concert loving, Segway riding, TV Dancing, and Tetris-playing engineer, who despite his illustrious accomplishments, remains a lovable geek and […]
Continue reading...Google remotely deletes 2 misleading Twilight Android apps – here’s why
28. June 2010
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Remember the ridiculous outrage that ensued after Steve Jobs confirmed that there was a “kill switch” built into the iPhone which allows Apple to remotely delete malicious apps that somehow manage to sneak into the app store? Well, Android has a similar feature and Google unfortunately had to employ it recently when they removed two […]
Continue reading...Nokia makes fun of iPhone 4 reception problems on official blog
28. June 2010
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In the wake of the iPhone 4’s highly publicized reception issues, Nokia decided to have a little bit of fun at Apple’s expense. The Finnish handset maker recently put up a post on its official blog describing the myriad of ways users can effectively hold their Nokia devices. The article goes on to describe a few phone holding positions […]
Continue reading...How important is the iPhone to Apple’s bottom line?
28. June 2010
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Andy Zaky of Bullish Cross takes a look at just how significant the iPhone has become to Apple’s bottom line in just a span of 3 years. At this time 3 years ago, the original iPhone wasn’t even available in stores. Now, it not only accounts for the bulk of Apple’s revenue, but is also […]
Continue reading...Apple sells 1.7 million iPhone 4s in 3 days, most successful product launch in Apple history
28. June 2010
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Apple this morning issued a press release stating that over 1.7 million iPhones have been sold in just 3 days. Apple today announced that it has sold over 1.7 million of its iPhone 4 through Saturday, June 26, just three days after its launch on June 24. The new iPhone 4 features FaceTime, which makes […]
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28. June 2010
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