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  • Dev Team shows off video of 'world's first' jailbroken iPhone 3G

    Filed under: Software , Apple , OS X We can't say this is a surprise... but it is sweet to see. The iPhone Dev Team has added a video to their blog showing off the latest version of their upcoming PwnageTool 2.0, along with a video of what they claim is the "world's first" jailbroken iPhone 3G . Check the video after the break, and hit the read link to see how their progress is coming on the new case-cracker. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Continue reading Dev Team shows off video of 'world's first' jailbroken iPhone 3G Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • BlackBerry Thunder first-ever live pics unearthed

    Filed under: Handsets , RIM If you're a BlackBerry fan feeling the need for relief from the throngs of iPhone lovers, the cats at CrackBerry may have uncovered a solution to your problem. The RIM aficionados have gotten their hands on the first ever live pictures of the phone-maker's touchscreen device -- the Thunder -- and it's looking pretty darn sweet. Feast your eyes on the above photo (featuring the much-discussed "tactile" keyboard), and hit the read link for another look. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • LG Chocolate 3 meets retail destiny on July 13

    Filed under: Handsets , LG , Verizon Wireless , EV-DO , CDMA We'd heard that the latest incarnation of the Chocolate series from LG on Verizon would be launching next Monday , but we've got some great news to close out the week, fans: you'll be able to plunk down your cash a full day early. It turns out that the Chocolate 3 will actually be launching this Sunday, July 13 for the expected $129.99 after rebate, featuring a 2 megapixel cam, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and an in-your-face set of external music controls, all in your choice of black or light blue. Just add an 8GB microSD card and the Rhapsody tie-in , and you've got yourself a little musical powerhouse here. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Jobs: App Store launching with 500 iPhone applications, 25% free

    Filed under: Multimedia , Apple var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Jobs_App_Store_launching_with_500_iPhone_apps_25_free'; Steve Jobs told USA Today that the Apple App Store will launch with "more than 500" applications Thursday night for the iPhone and iPod touch. Of these, 25% will be free and 90% (of those for sale) will cost $9.99 or less. "This is the biggest launch of my career," said Jobs. Analyst Tim Bajarin at Creative Strategies said, "When IBM introduced the PC, it was good, but it didn't take off until people started discovering the software." It's these apps then, he adds, that will "dramatically differentiates the iPhone" from Treos and BlackBerrys. Indeed, while consumers are focused on the launch of the iPhone 3G device, it's the App Store which has analysts in such a tizzy. Update : The New York Times reports that 1/3 of all first-wave applications will be games. We also corrected the Bajarin misquote above. [Thanks, Matt and Chris Z.] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Rogers caves on iPhone 3G plans, offers up 6GB for $30 a month

    Filed under: Handsets , Rogers Wireless , Apple Those kind, gentle Canadians have been oh-so-politely demanding a few heads on sticks ever since Rogers' super-spendy iPhone 3G price plans were announced. Well, apparently their cries have been heard, and now Rogers is launching a promotional offer along with the iPhone of 6GB of data for $30 a month -- not quite unlimited data, but close enough -- which can be added on top of any regular voice plan. The promo will be available for iPhone buyers who activate with a three year contract before August 31. Also, perhaps in a bid to dispel some nasty rumors about a major iPhone shortage, Rogers will be hosting 8AM launch day events at six Rogers Plus stores in major Canadian cities, complete with a free breakfast. Mmm, breakfast. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • US iPhone 3G gets unboxed and handled

    Filed under: Handsets , ATT , HSDPA , Apple , OS X Continuing this day of iPhone 3G impropriety, the Boy Genius has somehow secured himself a brand-spanking-new iPhone 3G, and has unboxed it for all the world to see. First off, our condolences to the AT&T or Apple employee who will probably lose their job over this one, and then a tip of the hat to BGR for pulling off such a daring stunt. The pictures, however, should be less exciting (since we've been seeing a lot of these today) -- still, nice to know what you're about to get into! We've included a few more shots after the break. Continue reading US iPhone 3G gets unboxed and handled Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • iPhone 3G breaks cover, shows up in Swiss store display

    Filed under: Handsets , HSDPA , Apple , OS X You probably saw this one coming, but with that massive slew of countries and partners Apple has wrangled for the new iPhone launch, that July 11th street date was bound to be neglected. So here you have it, courtesy of the french blog Gadget O'Mac, an iPhone 3G on display in a shop in Switzerland. While the shots may be blurry, we at least get to see this thing in the hands of someone other than an Apple employee, and coupled with that Portuguese leak , this should thoroughly whet your appetite for Friday. Check out a few more shots after the break. [Thanks, Florence] Continue reading iPhone 3G breaks cover, shows up in Swiss store display Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • First iPhone 3G caught in the wild, unboxed and handled

    Filed under: Handsets , Apple digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/First_iPhone_3G_caught_in_the_wild_unboxed_and_handled'; If you're a prospective iPhone 3G buyer, get ready to make a mess of your keyboard, desk, and any nearby objects that may be hit by spittle flying out of your mouth. Some lucky, lucky Portuguese man or woman has already had the pleasure of cracking open the box and booting up their new device. Feast your eyes on the above pic and one more after the break, and keep reminding yourself that you've only got three more days to wait. Update: We've added a picture of the mysterious SIM removal tool -- the shroud of secrecy is lifted after the break. [Thanks, siniux] Continue reading First iPhone 3G caught in the wild, unboxed and handled Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Matias Duarte, designer behind Sidekick and Helio, now developing Palm's next-gen UI

    Filed under: Software , Palm So we heard from a very reliable source that mobile user interface guru Matias Duarte -- who you may know as the man behind the Sidekick and Helio UI / user experiences -- actually left Helio late last year to join up with Palm. Although no announcement was made, we hear he and his gang of designers jumped ship (well before Helio completely flooded ) to take on the monumental task of designing the UI for Palm's next-gen mobile OS (aka " Palm OS 2.0 or II "). His resume online now lists him as "Senior Director, Human Interface and User Experience" doing "Something new..." since September 2007; we got in touch with Palm, who confirmed that he's now under the company's employ. Of course, expectations should be pretty high -- Palm's only been promising this supposedly game-changing OS since around 2004, and the company's reputation and pedigree is (or at least it used to be) in groundbreaking mobile UI design. But this news also kind of makes us wonder: if they didn't have a killer UI and user experience team already in place and long-since working their asses off by late 2007, exactly how far along are they on this thing, anyway? Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Telus announces HTC Touch Diamond for a summer release

    Filed under: Handsets , HTC , Telus Mobility , Windows Mobile , EV-DO , CDMA Though the Sprint version is the most well-scooped CDMA variant thus far, Telus is actually becoming the first carrier 'round these parts to announce the Touch Diamond imbued with a little EV-DO for your data-consumption pleasure. The phone will run $149.99 CAD (which is just about a wash in US dollars) on a three-year contract, accompanied by data plans ranging from $15 for email and instant messaging to $30 for email, IM, and web browsing. Sprint, Verizon, we anxiously await your press releases. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Motorola announces ZN200 slider in Brazil

    Filed under: Handsets , Motorola , GSM , EDGE , UMTS The second model in Motorola's new ZINE line -- the ZN200 slider -- has officially broken cover, though it's with a whole hell of a lot less fanfare than the first . There are plenty of reasons for that noticeably lower-key intro, of course; a less-than-spellbinding design and unremarkable 2 megapixel camera (with no Kodak branding to be found, mind you) are the two standouts that come immediately to our attention, and the 30MB of on-board storage isn't helping the case, either. It should be launching in Brazil alongside the Z10 for $499 in your choice of black or pink, and Moto'll throw in a 1GB memory card for that price, too, just 'cause they like ya. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • AT&T announces iPhone 3G pricing plans

    Filed under: Handsets , ATT , GSM , EDGE , HSDPA , UMTS , Apple digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/AT_T_Announces_iPhone_3G_pricing_plans'; Finally, a piece of news we can actually do something with. AT&T today announced its pricing structure for the next iteration of Apple's iPhone -- which you can plunk down money for come 8 am, July 11th. There's not much that's surprising here -- new customers and those eligible for an upgrade will be able to nab the phone for $199 (8GB) or $299 (16GB), while "early upgraders" will have to fork over $399 or $499, all with a two year contract and $18 upgrade fee, of course. The telco says a no-commitment version of the phone will be available for $599 and $699, though it looks like that will come after the initial launch. AT&T appears to be leaning pretty heavily towards the all-in unlimited plans, but there are options if you don't want to go that route. We've sorted out the basics after the break, and included AT&T's "iReady" video -- certainly good for a few chuckles. Continue reading AT&T announces iPhone 3G pricing plans Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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