iPhone

July 19, 2007—AccuWeather.com today announced that it has launched a widget for Apple’s new iPhone that is also usable on the Apple Macintosh OS X dashboard. Early responses to the AccuWeather.com 15-Day Forecast Widget for iPhone have been very positive, earning it praise from third-party sources such as CNET and MediaPost’s Mobile Insider.

The widget is superior to the iPhone’s pre-loaded weather information in that it provides 15-day forecasts, detailed radar and satellite maps, three pre-saved locations, and access to weather information for over three million locations worldwide. It also provides severe weather alerts for all U.S. locations. Read more

July 9, 2007-Music lifestyle brand V-MODA today announced the VIBE Duo, a dual-use earphone with microphone combination designed to accessorize the Apple iPhone. The VIBE Duo luxury headphone/headset for the iPhone features hi-definition sound, in addition to optimum communication capabilities. It offers unprecedented mobility during any activity, from exercise to travel and beyond.

With a suggested retail price of $99.99 and boasting durable black fabric cables and an all-metal design, the luxurious VIBE Duo in-ear earphones with microphone are lightweight, comfortable and stylish. Val Kolton, founder and CEO of V-MODA, said the VIBE Duo will give consumers a unique way to benefit from all the technology the iPhone offers. Read more

Apple's iPhone goes on sale today (June 29) at 6:00 p.m. local time at all 164 Apple stores nationwide and select AT&T retail stores. The US Apple stores will stay open until midnight, and you can purchase up to two iPhones on a first come, first served basis.

Apple's online store will be taking orders for iPhone beginning at 6:00 p.m. PDT. iPhone will be available in a 4GB model for $499 and an 8GB model for $599, and will work with either a PC or Mac. Beginning June 30 and continuing through the summer, Apple Stores in the US will open early at 9:00 a.m. for iPhone sales. Customers can check iPhone availability at their local Apple retail store starting at 9:00 p.m. the night before at www.apple.com/retail. Read more

June 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Altec Lansing, a division of Plantronics, Inc., today introduced an expansive portfolio of premium fit headphones for use with MP3 players and multimedia phones, including the iPhone. The series -- offered with and without a microphone -- provides consumers with an "upgrade" in sound quality, individualized style and fit over generic bundled headphones.

Three of the new Upgrader Series headphones -- the UHS 302, UHS 306 and UHS 307 -- feature microphones and a specialized 'convertible' adapter developed to connect with the iPhone as well as with most mobile phones. Read more

June 26, 2007—AT&T Inc. and Apple® today announced three simple, affordable service plans for iPhone™ which start at just $59.99 per month. All three plans include unlimited data, Visual Voicemail, 200 SMS text messages, roll-over minutes and unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling. With everything else already included, iPhone customers can easily choose the plan that’s right for them based on the amount of voice minutes they plan to use each month. In addition, iPhone customers can choose from any of AT&T’s standard service plans.

“AT&T has the largest voice and data network in America, the largest mobile-to-mobile calling community and the fewest dropped calls,” said Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO, AT&T. “AT&T has invested more than 16 billion dollars in its wireless network between 2005 and 2007, and iPhone customers will enjoy the best voice and data network in the nation.” Read more

June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple and AT&T Inc. today announced that iPhone users will be able to activate their new iPhones using Apple's popular iTunes software running on a PC or Mac computer in the comfort and privacy of their own home or office, without having to wait in a store while their phone is activated. Activating iPhone takes only minutes as iTunes guides the user through simple steps to choose their service plan, authorize their credit and activate their iPhone. Once iPhone is activated, users can then easily sync all of their phone numbers and other contact information, calendars, email accounts, web browser bookmarks, music, photos, podcasts, TV shows and movies just like they do when they sync their iPods with iTunes.

"Users will be able to activate their new iPhone in the comfort and privacy of their own home or office, without having to wait in a store while their phone is activated," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "There are tens of millions of people in the US who already know how to sync their iPods with iTunes, and syncing their new iPhone with iTunes works the same way." Read more

Apple just announced that iPhone users will be able to view YouTube's content on their iPhones when they begin shipping on June 29. A new Apple-designed application on iPhone will wirelessly stream YouTube's content to iPhone over Wi-Fi or EDGE networks and play it on iPhone's 3.5 inch display.

In addition, Apple announced that YouTube is now live on Apple TV. Users can download the free software update using Apple TV's built-in software update feature, and then easily navigate through YouTube's video browsing categories or search for specific videos. YouTube members can also log-in to their YouTube accounts on Apple TV to view and save their favorite videos. Read more

The buzz about the iPhone is huge, making it this year's must-have item. With features that include a GPS system, e-mail access, and a widescreen that plays music and videos all with the touch of a finger, the iPhone promises sales of more than 10 million units.

Yet, with so many features and services, accessing and using them can be a daunting task for even the most seasoned techies. In the first book available about iPhones, The Pocket Idiot's Guide to the iPhone, author Damon Brown provides users with the information and techniques they need to get the most from their iPhone.

Brown's easy-to-follow guide covers: Read more

June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Valley's Wingspan added the ability to copy a DVD to an iPods or iPhone feature to its iLoad device.

iLoad can transfer either the entire DVD or CD or the tracks of the user's choice as well as the album and track information directly to the iPod without using a computer, iTunes or Internet connection. iLoad is easy to use. Simply plug the iPod into iLoad, insert a DVD or CD, and press the GO button, eliminating the computer "middleman". Copying speed for CDs is typically eight minutes per CD, or five times faster than the actual CD playing time, roughly the same as the average PC transfer but without hassle of booting and filling-up your computer just to get your music onto an iPod. DVD transfer is actually faster than using a computer. The typical DVD transfer takes 2.5 times the actual playing time to transfer to the iPod. Read more

Just announced at MacWorld, the Apple iPhone combines three products — a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and an Internet communications device with email, web browsing, maps, and searching. Enjoy music, audiobooks, videos, TV shows, and movies on a 3.5-inch widescreen display. iPhone also lets you sync your content from the iTunes library on your PC or Mac.

To make a call, just point your finger at a name or number in your address book, call log or favorites. The iPone also automatically syncs all your contacts from a PC, Mac, or Internet service. And it lets you select and listen to voicemail messages in whatever order you want. Read more