53 iPhone: Apple Inc Pride in Mobile Technology The iPhone is regarded as the most innovative invention of year 2007 In fact Time magazine have given them recognition as The Invention of the Year in 2007 This device has created so much media attention since it was introduced by Apple Inc last January 2007 With its irresistible features such as multi touch screen with virtual touch buttons and keypad, advanced internet enabled phone, and a multimedia with iPod features, who can resist it? The success of Apple's iPod initiated the launch of this revolutionary phone Aside from its usual features like camera/ video and SMS messaging, it also has advanced email and web browsing Techno-savvy individuals can also browse the internet anytime, anywhere with its Wi-Fi connectivity This device is a quad band and operates in GSM standard It sustains also a data technology called Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) iPhone has other remarkable features that allows individuals to make a call by simply using their fingertips to tap the selected number in the phone book, call log or favorite list It also syncs contacts in any internet service whether a person is using a Mac or a PC Voicemail messages can be accessed in any order just like using an email After iPhone was officially launched in the United States last June 29, 2007, Apple soon began offering it to other countries such as Germany, France and United Kingdom last November 2007 With 3G technology increasing in most countries, Apple Inc will launch their new version of iPhone in 2008 54 Which iPhone Case Should I Buy? Everyone who owns an iPhone should buy an iPhone case to protect their very expensive mobile phone from the dangers of ordinary life Although it is unlikely your iPhone case will survive being dropped in water (a common accident that afflicts those who bring their phone to the bathroom or kitchen with them) even with an iPhone case, your iPhone case will help your sensitive iPhone survive other accidents like being scratched by people who not know how sensitive the touch screen display actually is, or by being bumped against rough surfaces like walls or floors There are three main types of iPhone cases being sold nowadays The first type is the hard case and is best for those who have a tendency to drop things, in which case saying you are sorry does not seem to cure the problem Only prevention by encasing the iPhone in a hard case will prevent your iPhone from becoming a mishmash of junk when you or someone accidentally drops it The second type is the slim case which some say is more desirable than the hard case since the slim case permits you to show off the slim design of your iPhone It can prevent against ordinary scratching but cannot protect your iPhone if you drop it It is good that nowadays you can buy both the hard type of iPhone case and the slim cover type in a variety of materials and colors The third type is called the flip lid, meaning, to access the front part of your iPhone, you simply flip open the lid case It can 55 protect the screen part but it is not as durable as the hard case for the other parts of your iPhone Though the iPhone may match other iPod accessories, the design of the iPhone is different so you cannot use iPod cases for iPhones 56 What Exactly is an iPhone Clone? You may know that an iPhone is the original cell phone from Apple Computer which can act as a mobile phone, an Internet access gadget, and a music storage unit as the owner wishes to use it And that is also what the so-called iPhone clones also aim to do, but these clone phones are made by other manufacturers, not by Apple Inc One company from China, Hua Long is its name, already produced an iPhone Clone named the IP2000 (or Hua Long IP2000, if you prefer.) This iPhone Clone can read your handwriting, and relies on GPRS and WAP too It can store music files and function as a mobile phone as well Samsung is another manufacturer that came out with their iPhone Clone dubbed the Samsung Ultra Smart F700 This particular iPhone Clone is similar to the Apple iPhone since it features a touch-sensitive screen but it also sports a QWERTY keyboard for those who cannot get used to touch screen usage yet and want the assurance of the familiar keyboard symbols (A QWERTY keyboard is basically a keyboard whose symbols follow the QWERTY format of typewriters and most personal computers.) Samsung goes so far as to claim that its Samsung Ultra Smart F700 relies on the 3G (third-generation) technology which allegedly operates at faster speeds than the EDGE network used by the Apple iPhone Samsung also says their product has a much better camera (all megapixels of it) than the Apple iPhone version So which phone will you choose? That really depends on your preferences You may want to examine all of the possible 57 phones on the market Fortunately for Apple Inc though, there still seems to be a solid base of consumers who are loyal to the Apple standards for quality products and will always buy original Apple rather than the clones 58 Why iPhone Forum is Important iPhone is the newest revolutionary cell phone that is out in the market This device is a media player, a mobile phone and at the same time allows people to surf the web iPhone's have kept Apple enthusiasts at the edge of their seats with its trendy features such as camera phone, portable media player( also known as iPod), visual voicemail and SMS messaging To help clients and fans of iPhone, Apple website has created a forum in the internet to assist owners of iPhone With this, owners will have the chance to meet other iPhone enthusiasts and provide them with the support they need on this device iPhone's function is not just limited to having the common features of a mobile phone In fact, it's more than a cell phone It's a mini computer where in people can take pictures/ video, email and surf the net Aside from that it also operates in GSM standard that has the capabilities of the international standard This device also keeps up with the EDGE or the Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution iPhone forum in the internet increased as soon as Apple have announced its release last June 29, 2007 To those people who have this device, it is advised to visit an iPhone forum to help them with queries and support In any product these days, assistance and support are needed to maintain the quality and service of a product iPhone forum can aid consumers in dealing with technical problems of iPhone units 59 Do You Know of any iPhone Limited Offer I Can Avail of? One aspect of iPhone use that many people may not be aware of is the amount of electricity it actually uses This is why a new charger was produced that can help iPhone (and even iPod) users get the most usage out of their gadgets without their enjoyment being curtailed because they lost power The charger is called the iPowerRush and it is an exclusive product of www.iPowerRush.com It allegedly can extend the number of hours you can run your iPhone or iPod by up to 15 hours maximum (or over 50% of the current usage capacity.) The website sells the charger for $29.95 You can use the iPowerRush on your iPod, your iPod Touch, and also your iPhone devices as a portable charger because this iPowerRush is powered itself by six AAA batteries You can check how much power you have left in the batteries of your iPowerRush through a power indicator The charger comes with a slide switch that allows you turn on or off your iPowerRush when necessary You will not be able to overcharge the iPowerRush because it relies on an automatic limiting circuit to prevent that from happening Without use of the iPowerRush, data from Apple indicates that the iPhone can be used for audio up to 24 hours, for video playback up to seven hours, for accessing the Internet up to six hours, and for talk time of up to eight hours Imagine how much longer you could be using the iPhone if you had the iPowerRush as a standby power supply then? 60 How the iPhone will Transform Mobile Marketing According to many marketing executives, the release of iPhone in the market will dramatically transform how mobile marketing is done With so many features integrated into one package, many analysts say that this will be the beginning of a new and totally different marketing campaign for mobile phones This device has a revolutionary mobile technology that can combine work and entertainment into one device The release of the iPhone was announced in January 2007 and was previewed at MacWorld The marketing of the iPhone will definitely transform how mobile phones should be made and has set a benchmark for other mobile phones to follow Its Wi-Fi connectivity allows individuals to download and view videos, play music, go online via its built-in web browser, and send emails Its wide, multi touch screen with virtual keypad and buttons separates it from the rest because of how it seamlessly integrates futuristic design with functionality iPhone technology has given a new meaning in the marketing mobile phones Its amazing features include its ability to sync contacts and files from a Mac or PC It has several user-friendly features that have caught the attention of many buyers and potential customers Simple innovations like scrolling through voice messages instead of listening to them chronologically is just one of the many features users will definitely like A user is also able to view album covers of their favorite music in a page-like scroll view by just 61 sliding their finger on the screen The iPhone does not even need a stylus as a matter of fact, it will not work with a stylus With so many innovations being introduced by the iPhone, mobile phone marketing will forever be transformed 62 Why All the Fuss Over the iPhone Mobile T-Mobile Service? To non-techies and non-technology aficionados out there, the iPhone might just be another new gadget with a high-fluting name that they could care less about But to those who appreciate the new technologies that are being produced by the mobile phone business, the iPhone is a smart example of what happens when technology geniuses put their heads together to find out how to combine Internet access, iPod capabilities, and mobile phone services in just one ultra-slim device The iPhone looks remarkably like a candy bar that is how slim and sleek it is But unlike a candy bar which is pretty bad for your waist and blood sugar levels, the iPhone comes fitted with many features that make it appealing to people who like what technology can for them For example, it can play music and has a touch-control screen You can also write with it because its software can interpret your handwriting Not bad for a mobile phone The iPhone has become so popular among the public that even German carrier T-Mobile has clashed with fellow European carrier Vodafone over the right to carry the iPhone Mobile T-Mobile access The point of contention between the iPhone and Vodafone is: can a German carrier sell locked phones in its carrier services contract in Germany or not? Both companies feel so strongly about this issue they have gone to court over the issue 63 The difference between a locked and an unlocked phone is that an unlocked phone can be used on other networks whereas a locked phone is confined only to the network which issued or sold it to the consumer T-Mobile claims that locked phone customers gain special privileges on the iPhone Mobile T-Mobile access network that unlocked phone holders cannot use 64 Do You iPhone Much? iPhone Case Purchase Advice for iPhone Fanatics Just like other cell phones in the past, iPhone fanatics have gained the ability to tinker with their iPhone cell phone and find ways to let it express their individuality One way they can that is by buying a special iPhone case to keep their iPhone protected from wear and tear (which is very good for those who have a tendency to bump their iPhones against rough surfaces or even drop them.) Nowadays, you can choose iPhone cases made out of crystal casing, silicon and even leather so if you iPhone much you can always get to flaunt the cool appearance of your iPhone If you are the type who constantly breaks cell phones by dropping them accidentally, then you better opt for the hard type of iPhone case to give maximum protection to your iPhone unit Some companies that cater to the needs of people who iPhone much are InCase, Speck, Belkin, and Griffin And if you not mind paying the whopping $120 for their signature iPhone case, then you might be interested in the genuine Louis Vuitton version, they also have another version made out of alligator skin but you will have to pay $1,120 total for that (which translates to more than 50% of the retail price of the iPhone itself.) Is it worth it? Depends on who will be using the iPhone Some factors to take into close consideration when selecting iPhone cases are: the fit of the case on your iPhone; whether you can still slip your iPhone into your pocket with the case covering it; 65 the ability of your iPhone case to protect the display screen; and lastly, the visual appeal of the case For some, cost is a big consideration while for others price is no constraint 66 Apple Filed 2007 Patent for New iPhone Nano Apple Inc may soon have a follow-up to the tremendous success they reaped with their Apple iPhone since they have filed a patent for their iPhone Nano form factor The patent itself is entitled Touch Pad with Symbols Based Mode The patent is for a new kind of touchpad design that emphasizes use of various symbols to cover various modes of the iPhone Nano functions You use each touchpad symbol control a particular function mode Basically the iPhone Nano is a storage device for music that also happens to be a cell phone (or a variation on the iPhone actually.) It might be said that the iPhone Nano is just another type of iPod music storage device that has been converted into a mobile phone too Now why would Apple try to create this type of device when the iPhone can all that and much more besides? The new device aims to target those consumers who are not interested in all those additional features that come with the original iPhone and simply want to be able to listen to their type of music on the go, and accept and send calls too while they are at it Simplicity is the key to understanding this new iPhone Nano product, some people may crave for a mobile phone that does not puzzle them and that they can master (instead of the product mastering them.) 67 Some people to whom this new iPhone Nano might appeal to are the elderly, who may find it difficult to adjust to the original iPhone and other very sophisticated products And of course, not all the features of high tech phones are usable by many people so a simple product may the trick for these types of consumers 68 IPhone News and Features Probably the biggest mobile technology frenzy in 2007 was the iPhone news of being the next generation mobile phone that will set the standards, and set it high, for other manufacturers to follow With the iPhone news in January 2007, and its eventual release in June of the same year, the iPhone has been receiving rave (with a little rage) reviews left and right Most of the flak came from its inability to interoperate with other mobile carriers in the US and its unbelievably high introductory price Praises earned were its aesthetic and functional screen with multi-touch capability This innovative and eye-catching phone features iPod capabilities in a mobile phone package The iPhone news of being able to integrate internet, email, web browsing, with video, music and telephony was not really new in the mobile market but its multitouch screen and button less interface certainly made heads turn to take a closer look While the iPhone did not dominate the mobile phone industry, it still took the market by storm with its iPhone news and marketing hype generating more than one million phone sales in less than three months since its release Another iPhone news release made the unit all the more sought after by the consumers its price markdown from $599 to $399 The iPhone continues to well in the US and in other countries With Apple's announcement that it will be allowing third-party applications to run in the Safari platform as long as it is created in the Ajax or JavaScript, many more users will be more than ever buying this phone or putting it in their first priority wish list 69 iPhone Picture of the Future Mobile Technology The iPhone is most innovative mobile device ever invented in year 2007 In fact it gathered a prestigious recognition from Time magazine as The Invention of the Year in 2007 iPhone indeed kept consumers in awe when it was first introduced in January 2007 Seeing iPhone picture alone kept the Apple fans at the edge of their seats iPhone is branded as a revolutionary mobile technology with the latest advanced technology in communications This device has several features that include multimedia, touch screen technology with virtual keypad For those iPod fans, they will enjoy this new gadget for it also has portable media player to view videos and have fun with music Aside from that iPhone picture has a mega pixel quality that also allows photo management application This device can sync in photos on either Mac or PC With its multi touch screen feature, it is easier to display albums and manage voice messages iPhone's feature surpasses the usual mobile features Aside from SMS messaging, video/ photo imaging and visual voice messaging, it also enables advanced web browsing and Wi-Fi connectivity With its high-tech design that can be seen in iPhone picture online, it attracted several professionals even the younger market iPhone will also launch their new version with 3G this year to cater to the increasing enhancement of mobile technology With today's hectic lifestyle of professionals, iPhone provides a mobile service that can organize events and connect people anywhere iPhone's feature indeed is a picture of the future mobile industry  ... 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