Mosquitoes Augmented Reality Game For iPhone 3GS launched

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I am a sucker for augmented reality apps (AR) and therefore had to try out Mosquitoes right away when developer Makayama pointed me to it.
The iPhone game Mosquitoes lets you shoot animated mosquitoes that are infesting your room. The game uses besides the camera, the compass and accelerometer to realistically let you hunt down the mosquitoes around you.
Try playing this AR Game on a rotating office chair - it works quite well.
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Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2009 07:43:09 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Layar 2.0 AR Browser Finally Available For iPhone 3GS

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Layar has now available for the iPhone 3GS, after it has been out on Android for a while. Layar is an open augmented reality browser. This means you can have all kinds of information provided by 3rd party developers augmented onto your reality.
I just installed the free Layar app on my iPhone 3GS and it is really a jaw-dropping experience. Even just looking out the window I can use Google local search and see marks where for instance my Pizza joints in the neighborhood are – I can’t wait to get outside to test more. Read more

Posted on Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:24:10 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

WhereMark Augmented Reality App For iPhone 3GS Offers Google Local Search

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More and more augmented reality apps are becoming available for the iPhone 3GS. Wheremark is about to release an AR app under the same name that offers Google Local search augmented onto your surrounding.
In the Wheremark app search results appear on the screen, floating over the actual location. WhereMark provides also for users to create content tied to a location. Users can build their own wheremarks in the app and use them as they would other wheremarks. Saving a favorite restaurant, interesting landmark or leaving a location based reminder is now a reality. Read more

Posted on Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:43:19 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Speck Offers New Cases for iPhone 3G and 3GS

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Speck makes all sorts of cases for computers and mobile phones and is probably most known for its line of see through protective cased for MacBook computers. The company already offers cases for the iPhone 3G and 3GS and today it has unveiled a new iPhone 3G/3GS case with a one-piece design that is see through.

The case is called the See Thru hard shell case and it is a form fitting case that offers the benefits of the other See Thru cases in a single piece design with a rubberized grip ring. The grip ring runs around the front of the bezel to help prevent users form dropping the phone. Read more

Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Newest iPhone 3GS Phones Can Not Be Jailbroken

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The exploit currently used to jailbreak iPhone 3GS phones is not working on new batches of iPhone 3GS hardware.
According to iClarified (Via BGR) iPhone 3GS phones surfaced that have a new boot Rom iBoot-359.3.2 that is not vulnerable to the 24kpwn exploit. Read more

Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:27:50 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

OtterBox offers new iPhone 3G/3G S Cases

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OtterBox makes cases for many of the most popular smartphones and mobile devices on the market. The firm also makes some of the most protective cases that will prevent you from scratching, breaking, or drowning your smartphone.

OtterBox has announced new Commuter and Commuter TL cases for the iPhone 3G/3G S. The case combines elements from the Defender series and the Impact series for protection and good looks. A self-adhering screen cover protects the screen from scratches. Read more

Posted on Fri, 2 Oct 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Joby Launches Gorillamobile For Apple iPhone 3G and 3GS

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Joby, the designer of the Gorillapod line of camera tripods, announces the Gorillamobile for iPhone 3G/3GS.
It’s flexible, wrappable legs enable you to secure the Gorillamobile to virtually any surface, allowing limitless functionality and positioning capability for movie-viewing, talking, video-recording, and photo-taking.
With four interchangeable quick-release adapters, including the addition of a custom engineered, slim line iPhone case, the Gorillamobile for 3G/3GS supports one’s entire collection of mobile devices.

The Gorillamobile for 3G/3GS comes with an iPhone case, which fulfills iPhone protection needs while also providing the connection to the Gorillamobile’s prehensile stand. Read more

Posted on Fri, 2 Oct 2009 09:01:31 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hot Deal: $50 iPhone 3G 8GB

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Are you an AT&T customer? Are you still stuck using a feature phone? Do you have $50 of spare pocket dollars this month? If the answer to all of these questions is, "Yes", then you need to hop right on over to the AT&T store (via Gizmodo) and get the a $50 refurbished iPhone 3G.

Posted on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:35:36 CDT | by Robert Evans

iPhone 3GS Ready To Play HD Video?

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iLounge picked up a report that indicates that the iPhone 3GS is capable of playing back HD video in 720p and 1080p with its integrated video player.

Apple would limit the player for now, but could enable it to provide full HD video output via the Component AV cable for iPod and iPhone.
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Posted on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

8GB iPhone 3GS Rumors Continue

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We've been hearing scattered rumors of an 8GB iPhone 3GS for the last couple of weeks. Rogers Wireless has accidentally leaked information about a budget 3GS twice; once on its internal sales list, and once on its website. Both times it came out and denied that there was an 8GB 3GS on the way, citing both of the leaks as simple errors.

I didn't buy that rhetoric then, and I'm sure not going to buy it now. Boy Genius brings us information and a screenshot of a product titled, “IPHN8BLKR 3GS GSM” on the SalesCentral website. They also have inside information from some Rogers employees who claim to have seen several references to 8GB 3GS's over the last couple of weeks.

Posted on Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Is the iPhone 3G Being Phased Out?

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We've been hearing rumors for a few days now that an 8GB 3GS iPhone was on its way, destined to be the replacement for the 3G at the $99 price point. Of course, this is extremely exciting news, especially for anyone looking to get a budget smartphone. Selling 3GS's at that low a cost would give Apple even more of an edge than they already have.

Early today, the Rogers carrier's website posted an iPhone comparison that listed the 8GB iPhone 3GS where the 3G would normally be. You can check out a screenshot of the features comparison on AppleInsider. Unfortunately, the slip has already been fixed by Rogers.

Posted on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:10:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 3G and 3GS Review

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Today I am looking at the Mophie Juice Pack Air for the iPhone 3G and 3GS smartphone. The Air is a case with a 1200mAh battery inside to extend the run time of the phone while protecting it from scratches and drops.

The Air has an on/off switch and other features that make it easy to use and it adds little bulk to the phone. The Air is available in white, purple, and black colors. Read more

Posted on Wed, 5 Aug 2009 08:11:22 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

AGF Unveils Precision HSD iPhone 3G/3GS case

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One of the things I dislike most about the most iPhone cases is that they are too bulky for comfortable use when installed on the iPhone. Most cases are especially uncomfortable when you are holding the phone to your ear.

A company called AGF has a new case that attaches to a belt and has a hanged opening for storing the iPhone. The iPhone can be carried either face in or face out inside the case and both sides of the phone are protected by the case. Read more

Posted on Mon, 3 Aug 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Refurbished iPhone 3G: $49 From AT&T

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Over in Europe, 3G iPhones go for as little as $1 with a contract. While we aren't quite as lucky as our foreign friends, the price of an 8GB 3G iPhone has reached an all-time low for the U.S. AT&T is selling refurbished black models of the last-generation smartphone for $49. And, as if that weren't cheap enough, they're offering free shipping.

Posted on Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:35:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Is it just me or is the iPhone 3GS really the best Smartphone?

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Here at I4U News we do a lot of coverage about Apple. Not because we are Apple fanboys, but because everything Apple does is extremely interesting to a huge part of the technology community world-wide.
I personally stayed away from Apple products for a long time. Now, for a couple weeks I have owned an iPhone 3GS and besides the disappointing battery life it is just extremely perfect.
I do not want to get into a detailed review of the iPhone 3GS here. I just want to describe the experience I had at an event this week that had several of the new touchscreen smartphones on display. Read more

Posted on Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

AT&T Shows Quarterly Decline Thanks to iPhone 3GS

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Despite record-breaking iPhone sales and a huge increase in their number of subscribers, AT&T's revenue is down from $3.8 billion to $3.2 billion this quarter. The launch of the iPhone 3GS was the carrier's biggest sales day in history and this quarter saw a gain of 1.4 million subscribers. This has been a great quarter for ATT...so why is revenue down?

As it turns out, the iPhone is to blame for that as well. AT&T has to subsidize every iPhone sold in order to keep costs down. This means that actual iPhone sales lose them money. Of course, that doesn't mean the iPhone is hurting AT&T. A little bit of a loss now is a fair price to pay for the overall profits they're going to rake in over the next couple of years.

Posted on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:40:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

acrossair Augmented Reality App for the iPhone 3GS is hot

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iPhone App developer acrossair has a very cool augmented reality application for the iPhone 3GS ready to go live. They are waiting for Apple to approve it for the AppStore. Below you can see a video of the Nearest Tube app running on an iPhone 3GS. Augmented reality apps will be the next big thing for the iPhone. We already reported about Layar that is also hopefully coming to the iPhone soon.

This augmented reality app tells you where the nearest tube station is via the iPhones video function. Right now they implemented the app for the London tube system.
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Posted on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:26:45 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

ProClip for iPhone 3GS Unveiled

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ProClip USA has announced a new line of consumer installed mounting clips for attaching mobile devices to the dash of a car. Among the offerings is a new mount for the iPhone 3GS that is designed to make the iPhone 3GS easier to access and view in the car.

Versions of the clip are also available for older iPhone models. Among the product offerings are a padded holder with tilt swivel that tilts 15 degrees in any direction. The device is also available with a USB charging cable as well to power the iPhone from a 12V outlet. Read more

Posted on Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

You want longer iPhone 3GS Battery Life? you need this uncool Accessory

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If you think your iPhone 3G or 3GS battery life is to short then gadget shop Brando has this ugly clip on iPhone Fuel rechargeable battery pack for you.

Stick your slick iPhone into this thing and you get 9 hours of additional talktime, or 250 hours of stand by time. Read more

Posted on Tue, 7 Jul 2009 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Consumer Reports: The Apple iPhone 3GS is #1

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Consumer Reports recently compared and rated the top smartphones in the country. To no one's surprise, the iPhone 3GS was the star of the show. It beat out every other smartphone on the market in terms of overall score. What's remarkable isn't that the 3GS won, it's how narrow a margin it won by.

The test rated phones on a scale of 0 to 100. The 3GS scored a 73, the 3G and Omnia a 70, the BlackBerry 9530/G1/Bold and Samsung Epix all tied at 69, and the Pre/Curve and Insight came in at 68. The fact that none of the smartphones scored better than a 73 says that either Consumer Report's standards are too high, or that actual consumer standards are too low.

Posted on Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:15:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

ACU Gives iPhone 3GS to Freshmen

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Going from high school to college can be a big change for many students. Technology can make learning in college easier for many and some schools are more tech friendly than others. Abilene Christian University (ACU) has announced a new high tech learning plan that has it giving incoming freshmen students the iPhone 3GS as a mobile learning platform.

The smartphone was handed out to students to begin using this summer and a second implementation phase is set to continue. The iPhone and iPod touch were handed out to all incoming freshmen to allow the school to integrate technology in and out of the classroom. Read more

Posted on Mon, 6 Jul 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun