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The HTC Hero has made its first appearance on a UK carrier’s website, but finds itself burdened with a teasing “coming soon” badge. Having talked to Orange, we can confirm previous reports that the device will be available for free on some, as yet More »
T-Mobile has announced that they will be offering a new Android-powered handset in due time to oust the aged G1 smartphone, and this time round it would be the T-Mobile myTouch 3G that will be taking over the baton. Just in case you were wondering the myTouch 3G is also known as the HTC Magic in other parts of the world, and the smartphone will come packaged in a sleek body alongside a contoured feel, boasting a wide range of new features which will surely make it a success compared to its rather muted predecessor. Alongside a full touchscreen display, you also get a virtual keyboard that helps you whip out text messages as well as emails in double quick time without getting bogged down by typos.
The T-Mobile myTouch 3G will empower users to create a unique, individualized wireless phone and experience, since you will be able to harness the ability to richly customize menus, wallpapers, icons and more, with over thousands of Android Market applications to take advantage of as well. Basically, the myTouch 3G will evolve to become a virtual extension of oneself. Too bad the choice of colors that the handset comes in will be limited to just three at time of publishing – and we’re looking at black, white and a distinctive merlot.
HTC is the brains behind the myTouch 3G’s design, so you can expect quality parts to be thrown into the mix. First of all we have a 3.2″ HVGA touchscreen display and virtual keyboard that is able to automatically orient itself between portrait and landscape modes, depending on how you’re holding up the myTouch 3G. Not only that, it is equipped with a 3.2-megapixel camera, although one thing that has left us scratching our heads would be the lack of a flash in the camera – something that other manufacturers have managed to cram in despite releasing a slim handset. That aside, the myTouch 3G will also come with a music player, a microSD memory card slot, video playback, email, MMS, Wi-Fi connectivity and support for T-Mobile’s 3G network. You can place a pre-order for the myTouch 3G from July 8 onwards if you’re a current T-Mobile customer, where $199.99 will net you the handset with a two-year agreement. Shipping commences later this July. Do excuse the Vodafone image above
Bad news for folks hoping a pre-order would save them from that yearly camp out in front of their local Apple Store: iPhone 3G S pre-orders have sold out, and folks who are making new pre-orders are being told that they’ll have up to two weeks to get a phone. AT&T customers who do already have pre-orders in still have to line up at 7AM to nab a phone, but at least they’ve got a guaranteed slot if they show up, while the rest of the world will have to battle over remaining stock when Apple Stores open at 8AM and AT&T stores open to general customers at the same time. Looks like we might get a good riot or two out of this.
Tags: 3G, already, AT&T's, iPhone, out, pre-orders, S, sold
his whole global economic crisis, and its resulting massive loss of jobs got us thinking. We here at Engadget didn’t want to stand helplessly by, announcing every new round of misery without giving anything back — so we decided to take the opportunity to spread a little positivity. We’ll be handing out a new gadget every day (except for weekends) to lucky readers until we run out of stuff / companies stop sending things. Today we’ve got a set of Radius Atomic Bass Silver Aluminum Earphones for iPhone W/ Built-in Mic ready to rock your skull and let you chat it up. Read the rules below (no skimming — we’re omniscient and can tell when you’ve skimmed) and get commenting! Hooray for free stuff! Oh, and for those who miss out, coupon code ‘engadget’ will net you 20 percent through Google Checkout at Radius’ site.
MAjor thanks to Radius for providing the gear!
The rules:
Leave a comment below. Any comment will do, but if you want to share your proposal for “fixing” the world economy, that’d be sweet too.
You may only enter this specific giveaway once. If you enter this giveaway more than once you’ll be automatically disqualified, etc. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.)
If you enter more than once, only activate one comment. This is pretty self explanatory. Just be careful and you’ll be fine.
Contest is open to anyone in the 50 States, 18 or older! Sorry, we don’t make this rule (we hate excluding anyone), so be mad at our lawyers and contest laws if you have to be mad.
Winner will be chosen randomly. One (1) winner will receive one (1) set of Radius Atomic Bass Silver Aluminum Earphones for iPhone W/ Built-in Mic. Approximate retail value is $49.99.
If you are chosen, you will be notified by email. Winners must respond within three days of the end of the contest. If you do not respond within that period, another winner will be chosen.
Sure the Star Radio Communicator iPhone app looks kinda like that other communicator—you know, retro-futuristic design, flip door, 3 button layout—but last time I checked, Captain K’s communicator absolutely did not make calls on Earth’s phone system.
iPhoneSavior says the 99 cent app gives you a dialing interface to place calls from within the app, making you feel like you’re about five seconds away from bitch-slapping a couple of Klingons. But I can’t imagine Paramount is at all happy with this. [iTunes Store via iPhoneSavior]
Today was big for Apple, busting out hardware updates in the two hottest lines—iPhones and MacBooks—along with final details on the overhauls of their two operating systems, too. We saw everything but a tablet—and Steve Jobs. More »
Tags: 2009, 3GS', and, From, iPhone, Leopard, MacBook, more, New, Pros, Snow, WWDC
Erica Sadun has been doing some digging around and found an extra platform in the iPod/iPhone lineup. Along with the current iPod Touch (N45), iPhone (M68) and a “simulator”- which means the SDK will likely contain a simulator), she found reference a currently unknown “N82″. Could this be the new 3G iPhone set to be released later this year? Or perhaps this could be a reference to a new Apple Tablet or Mac Touch? Or maybe Apple putting out a Touch OS release (no) for Nokia’s N82 Hardware?
John Gruber of Daring Fireball, certainly no stranger on this site to iPhone news, rumors and speculation, is positive tomorrow’s event will feature an “iPhone 3GS”.
What does S stand for? Don’t ask. He doesn’t have a clue. What he does think he has a clue about is pretty much everything else that will pop out of Apple execs’ mouths at WWDC this week.
The iPhone 3GS:
I expect Apple to announce updated iPhones with significantly faster processors, twice the RAM, and twice the storage. I expected prices to remain the same as the current lineup: $199/299 for 16/32 GB, respectively. The video camera is going to be a major selling point.
Lower-priced iPhones: More »
Tags: 3GS', Code, iPhone, Named, Rumor: Next
On the site for AT&T’s Blackberry Bold upgrade program (exchange current cell phone for credit towards a new blackberry) a 16 GB iPhone was listed as an option. Just more reinforcement that a 16 GB iPhone is on its way for the summer.
Technical Specifications
Size and weight1
Height:
4.5 inches (115.5 mm)
Width:
2.4 inches (62.1 mm)
Depth:
0.48 inch (12.3 mm)
Weight:
4.7 ounces (133 grams)
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Give your precious iPhone 3G the protection it needs with the new iSkin that will keep your precious iPhone scratch free and sitting pretty as long as you want it to. This one not only makes sure your handset remains unscratched throughout everyday use, it also makes sure the iPhone 3G looks good even when stored in a case. The iSkin solo FX’s design is inspired by the successful iSkin solo, featuring a glamorous high-gloss bodysuit that boasts a designer pattern, ensuring a bold, fashionable finish. Not only that, the protective screen film doubles as a mirror when the iPhone’s asleep – making sure your hair is all in place while you’re waiting for your date to call. Can it BE?
A phone protector that not only looks pretty hot, but makes sure you do as well? Other features include integrated volume and power button coverage, clear access to all ports and controls and a surface that provides a confident grip. You can pick up the iSkin solo FX ni “Breeze” (translucent blue), “Passion” (translucent red), “Lush” (translucent green) and “Sunset” (translucent orange) colors for about $32 bucks a pop. AND if you want to keep any of your iPod gadgets sitting pretty as well, the iSkin has some brothers and sisters that will do just that.
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