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Apple has discovered that many of the unauthorized iPhone unlocking programs available on the Internet cause irreparable damage to the iPhone?s software, which will likely result in the modified iPhone becoming permanently inoperable when a future Apple-supplied iPhone software update is installed. Apple plans to release the next iPhone software update, containing many new features including the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, later this week. Apple strongly discourages users from installing unauthorized unlocking programs on their iPhones. Users who make unauthorized modifications to the software on their iPhone violate their iPhone software license agreement and void their warranty. The permanent inability to use an iPhone due to installing unlocking software is not covered under the iPhone?s warranty.

Source: Apple press release

Latest PowerBug and Auto Charger Provide Power On-the-Go for Your New iPod nano, iPod Classic and iPod Touch

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters unveiled the newest additions to the PowerBug family of chargers ? PowerBug and PowerBug for iPod.   Collectively, the PowerBug family powers the complete line of  iPods -  from the iPod shuffle to the recently announced iPod nano, iPod classic and iPod touch.  Available immediately at national iPod retailers or online at dlo.com, the DLO PowerBug, PowerBug for iPod and PowerBug for shuffle are priced at $19.99, $24.99, and $22.99 respectively.   

All PowerBug chargers give iPod users the flexibility to charge their iPod when they?re away from their computer - using any AC wall outlet.  The DLO PowerBug is a USB charger that powers a variety of USB-based electronics via any AC wall outlet.  Its compact, fold-away design makes charging electronics such as iPods, MP3 players, Bluetooth headphones, PDAs, portable gaming systems and mobile phones, easy and convenient.  The PowerBug for iPod includes an iPod charging cable to power any dockable iPod, iPod nano and even the new  iPod touch.  The PowerBug for shuffle includes a cable specific to the second generation iPod shuffles. 

All PowerBugs offer a sleek and compact design, folding flat for simple storage in a bag or even a pocket.  Each comes equipped with an Intelligent Status Light that glows red or green to indicate its power status, so users know at a glance if their iPod is fully charged.

For iPod users on the road, DLO is also announcing the DLO Auto Charger, available in black or white.  Like the PowerBugs, the Auto Charger provides an Intelligent Status Light to let users  know their iPod?s charging condition at a glance - viewable through the clear lens in the charger module.  The Auto Charger glows red for charger ?power on? status, amber when it?s charging and green when the iPod?s battery is fully charged and ready to go.  The Auto Charger also includes Velcro tabs that allow users to mount their iPod, connected to the Auto Charger, anywhere in the car. The DLO Auto Charger fits all dockable iPods including the iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod classic and iPod touch.  It charges the iPod?s battery from any cigarette lighter or 12v outlet in a car or truck. The Auto Charger comes with a 24-inch coiled cord that stretches to over five feet in length.

?Seeing that no new iPods ship with an external power supply in the box, wall chargers continue to be the must-have accessory for any iPod user,? said Rick Case, DLO?s executive vice president of sales.  ?Whether on the road or at home, DLO?s got you covered for all your power needs.?

DLO PowerBug, PowerBug for iPod and PowerBug for shuffle are available for $19.99, $24.99 and $22.99 respectively. The DLO Auto Charger is also available at a suggested retail price of $19.99.

Source: DLO press release

Have a look at the new iPod Nano. The short, Fat one. This is the special edition red version.

Amazingly enough, Judie Lipsett got hers today too. Head over here to check out her photos!

Apple and T-Mobile today announced that T-Mobile will be the exclusive German carrier of Apple?s revolutionary iPhone when it makes its debut in Germany on November 9. 

By the end of 2007, T-Mobile will be the only network operator in Germany to offer EDGE throughout its entire GSM network. EDGE accelerates the mobile data transfer rate to over 220 Kilobits per second, which makes it almost four times as fast as ISDN in fixed-line networks.

iPhone is scheduled to go on sale on November 9 and will be sold in Germany through Telekom Shops of Deutsche Telekom and the T-Mobile web shop. iPhone requires a new 2-year T-Mobile tariff and will be available in an 8GB model for ?399 including V.A.T. and will work with either a PC or Mac.

Source: Apple press release

Apple and O2 announced today that O2 will be the exclusive UK carrier for Apple?s iPhone when it makes its debut in the UK on November 9. 

iPhone users in the UK will be able to activate their new iPhones using 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 tariff, undertake a credit check 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 and TV shows just like they do when they sync their iPods with iTunes.

iPhone is scheduled to go on sale on November 9 and will be sold exclusively in the UK through Apple?s retail and online stores, O2 and The Carphone Warehouse?s retail and online stores. iPhone will be available in an 8GB model for

With a new, compact design, TuneBase FM mounts, powers, and plays your iPod in your car

Belkin?s new TuneBase FM is now equipped with ClearScan technology. With one push of a button, it automatically seeks out the clearest FM frequency to play your music. TuneBase FM also conveniently mounts and powers your iPod in the car.

TuneBase FM (F8Z176) - $89.99

• Features ClearScan technology
• Includes line-out for use with car-stereo inputs or cassette adapter
• Pro setting optimizes audio and boosts volume
• Transmits audio wirelessly on multiple FM channels from 88.1MHz-107.9MHz
• Multiple cradles fit any docking iPod
• Flexible neck offers convenient, easy repositioning of your iPod

AVAILABILITY

• Mid-October 2007 in North America and Latin America
• Late fall 2007 in Europe, Asia, and Australia

This accessory is compatible with the following iPod models:

• iPod touch
• iPod nano 3rd generation (video)
• iPod classic
• iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum)
• iPod 5th generation (video)
• iPod nano 1st generation
• iPod 4th generation (color display)
• iPod 4th generation
• iPod mini 1st generation

Source: Belkin press release

Well. I was quite excited with the announcement of the $100 Gift Card offer from Apple for being a ?Early Adopter?. I have purchased 3 of the iPhones, so I should get $300 back. Getting back something is always good, right?

Well, late last week, the details on how to get this rebate came online. I got the $100 gift card for the iPhone I signed up with my number and used for 3 weeks, but it looks like the receipents of my contests will get the $100 for the other two.

The process of getting this card requires the Serial Number and the Phone Number of the phone. If you bought an iPhone and never activated it, you are not eligible. That said, if you bought the phone and sold it or gave it away, you never activated it so there is no number to redeem it with.

Oh well, I tried. Every dollar helps when you have a gadget addiction like me.

Access, Edit, Format and Share Microsoft Word Documents on your iPhone

In early August, Glide released Glide Mobile 1.0 for iPhone. Now, you no longer need to carry that heavy laptop computer home every night. With Glide Mobile on your iPhone you can now access, edit, format and share your Microsoft Word documents in the palm of your hand.

Access Glide on your Windows, Mac and Linux desktops at Glide and on you mobile phone at Glide Mobile

Glide Write 2.0 iPhone Features

• The Glide Write 2.0 iPhone version works seamlessly with the Glide desktop version and brings powerful mobile document creation and collaboration features to your iPhone.
• Automatically sync and convert your Microsoft Word documents for access on your iPhone.
• Open and edit multiple Microsoft Word documents simultaneously on your iPhone.
• Edit, format and preview your Microsoft Word documents on your iPhone. Formatting features include bold, italic, underline, bullets, 40 symbols and HTML source editing and preview modes.
• Create media rich documents on your iPhone; insert photos, music, video,documents, bookmarks, calendar events and much more.
• Export documents you create in Glide Write on the iPhone to Microsoft Word, PDF and RTF.
• Collaborate with others from your iPhone using Glide?s non-destructive rights-based collaborative document editing with integrated Email, Sharing and Chat applications.

For more information visit Glide or Glide Mobile

Source: TransMedia press release

The system does not work. It?s built to defend companies interests but not consumers. If  you buy a phone you should be able to use it with any service provider. If you buy a song online, you should be able to play it in what ever mp3 player can play that file format. So, here you go. The iPhone can be unlocked now for free according to this news published in Engaget, page that tested the system to be sure that it works.

iUnlock, the first free, open source iPhone SIM unlock app, was released to the underground just 74 days after the iPhone?s release. Developed by the iPhone Dev Team, it?s not (yet) for the faint of heart and it takes a little longer to do its magic than iPhoneSIMfree?s method, but it works.