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Droid doesn’t: iPhone 4 breaks all Verizon record sales….

Frank Guillen — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:55:08 +0000

At 8:10 p.m. EST yesterday, Verizon Wireless ceased online orders of iPhone 4 to existing customers and ended the most successful first day sales in the history of the company.

“This was an exciting day,” said Dan Mead, president and chief executive officer for Verizon Wireless. “In just our first two hours, we had already sold more phones than any first day launch in our history. And, when you consider these initial orders were placed between the hours of 3 a.m. and 5 a.m., it is an incredible success story. It is gratifying to know that our customers responded so enthusiastically to this exclusive offer — designed to reward them for their loyalty.

“I am proud of our employees who worked tirelessly to strengthen and scale our systems, enabling unprecedented customer orders through our website. Overall, it was a very good day,” he added.

Mead also said customers will have another opportunity at being among the nation’s first to own an iPhone 4 on the Verizon Wireless network.

The general market launch of the iPhone 4 on the Verizon Wireless network will occur on February 10. The company will open its more than 2000 Verizon Wireless Stores at 7 a.m. It will also be available at all Apple store locations, Best Buy, select Wal-Mart stores, and on-line at verizonwireless.com and apple.com.

Verizon hits hard at AT&T drop calls with new iPhone ad

Frank Guillen — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:54:18 +0000

Verizon is not wasting a chance to hit back at AT&T, with its new iPhone 4 ad it makes clear that for the first time iPhone users will be able to have a decent conversation without any drop calls. The phrase “I can here you now” will hunt down AT&T for a long time and Verizon will enjoy its better voice coverage, but could get trapped into a fight over the data speed, which is said to be slower than AT&T, So the fight has just begin…. In the end the only one benefiting from this fight is the customer

New Verizon iPhone 4 Cases by Incipio

Frank Guillen — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:47:33 +0000

Incipio announces immediate availability of carrying solutions specifically for the Verizon Wireless iPhone 4 available in Verizon Wireless stores nationwide as well as online. The new iPhone 4, set to release on February 10th, will be fully compatible with the Incipio iPhone 4 Double Cover [SILICRYLIC], Incipio’s rugged and innovative hybrid two-part carrying case.

The two-part design of the Double Cover [SILICRYLIC] combines dense, shock-absorbing silicone with the rigid, hard shell protection of the acryllic shell backing. This protective carrying solution for the Verizon Wirelss iPhone 4 takes protection to the next level. Double Cover, now offered in Verizon Wireless stores nationwide as well as online, is offered in Black, Purple, White and Magenta.

Audi MediaKiosk: Mobile press app for iPad and iPhone

Frank Guillen — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:36:26 +0000

Audi Communications is expanding its mobile services and once again demonstrating its Vorsprung durch Technik with the Audi MediaKiosk. Journalists and Audi fans can use the app on their iPad or iPhone to access information from AUDI AG quickly and easily. With the Audi app, the latest press kits, infographics, photo and video material as well as press books all about Audi are available anywhere and anytime.

The latest app from Audi Communications is the mobile tool for journalists and media professionals who travel frequently. “Editors looking for images and videos for their story while working on the road or who need to send information directly to their editorial office will no longer need a laptop – just their iPad or iPhone,” says Toni Melfi, Head of Audi Communications. The material is available in German and English.

Following the successful launch of the first AudiMedia App in August of last year, Audi Communications is now expanding its mobile offering with the new Audi MediaKiosk. The exclusive area of the app gives journalists registered with Audi MediaServices (www.audi-mediaservices.com) access to complete press kits on vehicle premieres, trade shows and special topics related to the brand with the four rings. In the main part of the app, Cover Flow enables them to quickly access texts, photos, videos and footage material on their selected topic.

Two special tools transform the iPad and iPhone into a mobile workstation: With the Send function, one click is all it takes to e-mail content in the desired quality to anyone, such as the responsible photo and video editors or back to the user’s own workstation.

Members of the media will find the proper contact at Audi Communications under the Contacts heading. From here they can either use the Call function or they can e-mail their questions directly to the person responsible. Users can even copy the contact details of the press spokespersons to their own address books. Audi MediaKiosk offers telephone and e-mail support for any questions media professionals may have about the app.

“A particular highlight of the app is the multimedia roadbook for driving events,” says Melfi. “This is where invited journalists will find all the facts about the respective models, and they can explore the test route on their iPad or iPhone at any time.” The routes are displayed via Google Maps. In addition, complete technical data on the Audi models are compiled in interactive infographics.

Downloads of the free app are not restricted to journalists. The program is also available to bloggers and Audi fans, who can use the public area of the Audi MediaKiosk. This is where they will find the familiar news ticker from the AudiMedia app, multimedia contents and press books plus an overview of the other apps from Audi Communications.

After the program has been installed, Apple’s iOS 4.2 and an active Internet connection are required to access the app’s content. Audi MediaKiosk is compatible with the iPhone 3GS and above, and will be available for additional devices and operating systems in late summer 2011.

Hallmark Channel Introduces the Ultimate Holiday App for the Apple iPhone & iPad

Frank Guillen — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:37:42 +0000

This holiday season, it’s never been easier to make your list … and check it twice! Hallmark Channel, television’s premier destination for viewers to “Celebrate Life’s Moments,” and the new daytime home for The Martha Stewart Show, announced today the launch of The Ultimate Holiday App, the most comprehensive holiday guide and gift book application now available at the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad users.

Did you know that there are seven Christmas-related holidays – not including Christmas – in the month of December, including Santa’s List Day (December 4) and Go Caroling Day (December 20), closely followed by Fruitcake Toss Day (January 3)? Did you know that there are at least 21 holidays throughout the year dedicated to ice cream? How about Hoodie Hoo Day (February 20) when people go out at noon, wave their hands over their heads and chant “Hoodie-Hoo” as way to chase away winter and bring in spring? We’re guessing you didn’t know about that one…well, now you do.

The Ultimate Holiday App features the following unique core functions to help consumers manage these holidays and many more:

My Gift List – The core function of The Ultimate Holiday APP allows users to say goodbye to those random scraps of paper, notes to self and cumbersome gift lists crammed into pockets. The app takes a user’s entire address book, combines it with an easy to use gift giving checklist and puts it all in the palm of your hand to track gift giving.
Today’s Holidays — Showcases all holidays for today’s date.
Browse Holidays – Features a search function for all 365 days of holidays.
Holidize Your Photos – Gives users the ability to dress photos with festive holiday flair and share with friends.
Hallmark Channel Schedule — View Hallmark Channel’s complete programming schedule with the ability to easily share upcoming events with friends, including the network’s year-round holiday event celebrations. Throughout the month of December, The Ultimate Holiday App lets viewers share more than 450 hours of holiday movies, series and specials from Hallmark Channel, the biggest holiday destination in television.
The Ultimate Holiday App is accompanied by a companion website TheUltimateHolidaySite.Com, which is an online version of the content offered by the app. The Ultimate Holiday App is free and can be downloaded at the Apple App Store, and get more information about the app on TheUltimateHolidaySite.com, or at www.Facebook/HallmarkChannel.com.

Looxcie Brings Social Video Platform to iPhone Users

Frank Guillen — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:18:49 +0000

Looxcie announced today the availability of its iPhone-compatible wearable camcorder at www.bestbuy.com. Initially launched in September 2010, Looxcie (look-see) is the first small, light, easy-to-wear camcorder that videos everything the user sees. A Bluetooth-enabled headset, Looxcie fits comfortably on the ear and points where the user looks. Because it is always on, always videoing, users never have to worry about pressing a record button or missing a key event. When an unexpected event occurs, a press of the instant clip button captures the last 30 seconds of video and stores it as a video clip on the device. When paired with an iPhone, the phone becomes both a view-finder and an accessory that lets users share video clips by email, post to Facebook or upload to YouTube in real-time.

Looxcie for iPhone, compatible with any iPhone running i-OS 4.2, is available beginning today at Bestbuy.com and Amazon.com for a suggested retail price of $199. Looxcie also operates with the majority of Android 2.0 and higher smartphones, with support for additional smartphone operating systems forthcoming. A complete list of compatible phones is available at www.looxcie.com/looxcie-app.html.

Product Details:
Looxcie clips can be shared in the moment, or they can be uploaded to a Mac or PC via the USB connector for archiving, viewing, editing or additional sharing. Users can also pre-program an Instant Share recipient so that when they “long-press” the instant clip button, Looxcie automatically sends the clip to the pre-determined email address. Looxcie utilizes a dual processor system for video and Bluetooth communication so the headset can operate in video mode and talk mode at the same time, or separately. Looxcie uses a mini processor for Bluetooth that includes a digital signal processing system to process and optimize the audio. The camcorder’s mini video processor includes software by Looxcie that optimizes power use, 1automatically corrects for light and color, and formats video for mobile devices. These processing systems operate concurrently so users can simultaneously handle calls and capture video.

Additional Product Features & Specs:
Fully adjustable fit for comfort and view refinement
Lightweight: less than 28g (1 oz.)
Always on battery life allows up to 4 hrs of continuous video use
6+ hours of continuous talk time when the video capability is not on
Clips are time stamped and stored in a clip register as MP4 files
On-board storage of up to 4 hrs of video and hundreds of instant clips (3 hrs of clips)
Stored video drops off on FIFO basis for any material unsaved as clips
15 FPS, HVGA resolution camera
Bluetooth Class 2 (2.5mW) for up to 10 meters range
480mAh Li Po battery for extended record and talk times
ROHS compliant manufacturer
DSP optimized for clear, crisp audio

New Yamaha TSX-140 iPod Speaker Dock

Frank Guillen — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 20:12:39 +0000

Yamaha introduced the TSX-140 Desktop Audio System with integrated iPod/iPhone dock featuring IntelliAlarm functionality.

With earth-inspired color choices, the TSX-140 is beautiful to the eye and ear, offering compact, elegant design. It represents the latest addition to Yamaha’s TSX family of docks compatible with Apple’s iPod Touch and iPhone (3G/3GS/4). Moreover, the Yamaha TSX-140 is capable of playing MP3 and WMA files stored on a USB stick, as well as FM/AM radio programming.

With its twin 3-1/2 inch ported bass reflex speakers and Yamaha digital amplifiers, the TSX-140 delivers its superlative performance through Concert Quality Sound, a proprietary Yamaha concept that virtually eliminates all unnecessary noise and distortion, and Extended Stereo, which creates a perceptually larger stereo sound field through Yamaha DSP.

Unique to Yamaha, the TSX-140’s IntelliAlarm wakes you gently with the audio source of your choosing, first filtering out uncomfortable high frequencies, then gradually restoring the full audio spectrum before beeping to ensure you are awake. The IntelliAlarm provides a gentle, stress-free feeling that makes waking up a pleasure.

For added convenience, the TSX-140 offers a USB mini-B connector that facilitates iPod/iPhone syncing to a computer while charging in the dock. In addition to the illuminated buttons on the top panel, three front panel controls give access to source, volume, radio presets, alarm clock and equalizer functions. LED indicators show which function has been selected for simple, fast tuning. A brightness sensor automatically adjusts all display LEDs to suit the ambient light level.

Features
Stunning sound quality from integrated CD and radio
iPod/iPhone Digital Docking for lossless playback
USB and Aux inputs
iTunes Sync facility to external computer
Powerful 15W + 15W digital amplifier and speakers
Touch Smart controls for intuitive parameter selection
Contemporary styling to suit any environment
Simple, elegant control layout and LED design
Visually appealing from all angles
Choice of “earth-inspired” colours

The Yamaha TSX-140 is available for $399.95 in three finishes: black, brick and gray.

mophie juice pack plus for the iPhone 4

Frank Guillen — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:52:51 +0000

mophie announced the availability of the juice pack plus, an enhanced capacity iPhone 4 battery case that will more than double the time iPhone users have to rock, talk and surf. The plus is mophie’s second rechargeable external battery case designed for the iPhone 4, and has a 2,000 mAh battery capacity, the largest of any juice pack case produced to date.

In keeping with mophie’s award-winning juice pack design, the juice pack plus is ultra-thin and light-weight, providing protection and now even more power for the iPhone 4 while adding only 1 mm of thickness when compared to the original juice pack air design. The juice pack plus boasts a 2,000 mAh charging capacity, offering iPhone 4 power users with more than double the battery life on-the-go, and features enhanced design elements including a dual injected rubber grip for extra hold.

The juice pack plus for iPhone 4 is now available for purchase on www.mophie.com for $99.95, and will soon be available in AT&T stores nationwide. Key features and benefits include:

More than Doubles Battery Life – 2,000 mAh capacity, advanced battery technology delivers an incredible amount of “juice” in a small form factor, more than doubling battery life while only adding 1 mm of thickness. Users will experience:
Up to 8 additional hours talk time on 3G; 16 hours 2G
Up to 7 additional hours internet use on 3G; 11 hours WiFi
Up to 44 hours additional audio playback
Up to 11 hours video playback
Acoustic Sound Enhancement – The juice pack plus design acts as a virtual speaker box, redirecting sound from the bottom of the iPhone 4 to the front, resulting in a richer, fuller sound quality.
Choice of Color – The juice pack plus is available initially in black, but will soon come in three other colors, allowing you to choose the case that matches your style, including cyan, magenta, yellow and black.
Pass-through USB – Included USB cable enables you to simultaneously charge and sync your iPhone 4 to iTunes without having to remove it from the juice pack plus.
Standby/Charging Switch: Features a simple toggle switch that allows for standby and charging mode so you only have to use the juice pack plus battery when you need it.
Efficient Electronics – Embedded electronics results in no signal interference with the iPhone 4.
4 Light LED Battery Status Indicator – An integrated LED status indicator tells you exactly how much “juice” is left and also displays how much time remains during the charging process.

The mophie juice pack plus is now available in black at mophie.com for $99.95—cyan, magenta, and yellow versions will be coming in the near future.

New ROCK BAND Reloaded for the iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone

Frank Guillen — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:49:57 +0000

EA Mobile, Harmonix Music Systems and MTV Games today announced that ROCK BAND Reloaded is now available on the App Store. The iPad-exclusive HD version and the version for iPhone and iPod touch offers players an initial powerhouse setlist of songs from artists including Nirvana, Billy Idol, No Doubt, Nine Inch Nails and Vampire Weekend. More than 20 songs will be available today with new tracks launching throughout the holidays. Plus, for the first time, ROCK BAND Reloaded players now have a “5th Way to Play” by singing directly into their iPhone, iPod touch and iPad utilizing new vocal recognition features.

New vocal recognition features introduce players to a unique way to play by singing directly into their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to earn points. Players can showcase their inner rock star by picking from a setlist of songs that include “Hella Good” by No Doubt, “Kryptonite” by 3 Doors Down, “Your Decision” by Alice in Chains, “White Wedding” by Billy Idol, “In Bloom” by Nirvana, “A-Punk” by Vampire Weekend and many more. In addition to the songs included with the initial purchase, free* tracks are available in the Music Store along with Premium Packs by The All American Rejects, Third Eye Blind, Blink-182 and other top-selling artists available through In App Purchase.

For the first time on iPad, ROCK BAND Reloaded packs delivers device-exclusive features including a Multiplayer mode where players can challenge friends live in a head-to-head split-screen environment. Flexible controls provide for ultimate customization of all play styles. The iPad game’s new “Big Drums” layout increases the interactivity of this fan-favorite instrument. Songs are now more accessible to players with custom playlists in Quick Play and quick replay using an “Encore” feature.

Other game features include a new Expert mode for experienced players along with a World Tour mode that enables players to rock six cities and 36 events earning up to 50 awards and achievements all while living the Rock N’ Roll dream. By logging into Facebook, players have access to the News Center where they can find out when new songs launch, follow friends’ exploits and directly challenge their friends’ accomplishments with a simple touch of the screen. And for those just looking to jam, get “the band” together via local WiFi and Bluetooth and play live on guitar, bass, drums, or vocals with up to three bandmates using their own iPad, iPhone or iPod touch.

ROCK BAND Reloaded and ROCK BAND Reloaded HD are available today from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.

HRL Tech Boost Case for the iPhone 4

Frank Guillen — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:48:28 +0000

HRL Technologies revealed the Boost Case for iPhone 4, a light-weight and ultra-thin protective battery case that doubles the original battery life of iPhone 4. The new Boost Case is one of several products in the line of Apple certified Made for iPhone battery cases.

“The Boost Case line embodies HRL’s mission to create innoavative products that empower Apple users,” says James Requa, Chief Executive Officer at HRL Technologies. “With the release of Boost Case for iPhone 4, Apple fans can enjoy the increasingly active and mobile world they know and love with double the battery life and full protection.”

The Boost Case for iPhone 4 is now available for purchase at boostcase.com and amazon.com for $59.95. HRL is offering 20% off if you buy it from your iPhone at shop.boostcase.com!

Key features and benefits include:

Maximum Battery Boost– With a 1700mAh high capacity rechargeable lithium polymer battery, Boost Case for iPhone 4 has the world’s highest capacity battery to be compacted into such a slim case:
Talk Time up to 7 hours on 3G, 14 hours on 2G
Audio & Video playback up to 40 and 10 hours respectively
Web Browsing up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi, 6 hours on 3G
Wireless Charging– Boost Case is designed with a battery hidden inside a protective case; users can forgo conventional wires and cables when charging up on the go.
Stylish Protection– Boost Cases utilize an easy-grip, soft-touch design that’s both stylish to look at and easy to hold on to.
Sync & Charge – Included micro-USB cable and pass-through USB technology enables simultaneous charging and syncing the iPhone to iTunes without removing from the Boost Case.
Cutting Edge Battery Technology- Boost Case is built with the most advanced battery management system of its kind including:
Automatic ON/OFF- Boost Cases intelligently detect a connection to the iPhone, providing and preserving its power boost accordingly.
Battery Level Maintenance: Press button to check remaining battery life, hold for manual power ON/OFF.
Powerful & Safe: Boost Cases adhere to IEEE 1725 standard for rechargeable batteries for cell phones, including protection for shorting, over-charging or malfunctioning under all conditions.