Today, Apple posted its free bumper app which allows iPhone 4 owners to sign up for their free case that will cure the iPhone 4 of its glitchy reception issues. The app itself is straightforward. Enter your information (along with your username and password) and then pick your preferred bumper – but hurry, they’re expected to run out …
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White iPhones Delayed Again
Looks like there’s yet another iPhone 4 snafoo. Apple announced today that it will delay the release date of the white iPhone 4s until “sometime later this year,” due to manufacturing difficulties. (The phones were delayed a first time in June.) Here’s the official (very brief) statement:
White models of Apple’s new iPhone 4 have …
Nook Comes to Android, Brings E-Lending with It
Barnes & Noble created a solid contender for essential e-book status when they launched the Nook last year. More compelling the e-reader hardware is the breadth of the library they’re able to make available. It’s about one million books! Now, Android users will be able to access all of that literary goodness on the smartphone of their …
So Long, Nexus One
It was fun while it lasted.
App Of The Week: MapHook
Editor’s Note: Today, we’re rolling out the first of our App Of The Week series, where we’ll take a look at a new app (iPhone, Android, iPad or otherwise) and bring you comprehensive reviews on the latest and greatest in the app world. If you’ve got a suggestion, please feel free to email us at tips@techland.com.
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MOG Goes Mobile, Includes All-You-Can-Eat Downloads
On-demand music service MOG announced the availability of its iPhone and Android apps this morning. We’ve been testing various builds of the iPhone app over the last few weeks and it blows Pandora and all others out of the water. Music junkies, this is the app for you.
With artist only stations, MOG gives subscribers exactly what …
iPhone 4 Reception Ouchie? Try Antennaids.
To correct its iPhone 4 antenna issue (or lack thereof, according to Apple), the company is doling out free bumpers to every customer who buys an iphone 4 before September 30. But for a quick, oh-so cute fix, try Antennaids. For $5, these Band-Aid like stickers will buffer that nasty reception death grip with just a hint of hip …
Reboot: Windows Phone 7 Preview
What would it take to make Microsoft relevant in a world filled with iOS 4, Android and webOS? Consider, for a moment, that the aforementioned platforms are the Blue Screen of Death for Microsoft. The last generation Windows Mobile platform was old, busted and rusted. And like any overpaid IT guy will ask you, “Have you tried …
Taiwan Animates iPhone 4 Antennagate; Jobs Force Chokes Gizmodo’s Jason Chen
A Taiwanese news station has created its own animated time line of Apple’s iPhone 4 antenna fallout, Sims-style.
An evil Vader-like Jobs defeats Bill Gates in a light saber duel before force choking the daylight out of Gizmodo editor Jason Chen and brainwashing consumers into being tethered to AT&T. Happy Monday, everybody.
Video of Apple Press Conference Now Available
You’ve read the live blog, now see the movie! Apple’s made video of its July 16th press conference available online at Apple.com (it’s at the bottom of the page). Enjoy.
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Lack of Cases Are to Blame For iPhone 4 Reception Issues, Says Apple
Live Apple iPhone 4 Coverage
We’ll be getting started in a few minutes, folks. Strap in.
Looks like we’re going to have to do this old school style. Updates will be oldest to newest. Refresh at your leisure.
1:03PM ET: Small turnout. Must have been the short notice. About half the Town Hall is packed.
1:04PM ET: No photos for this one, folks. Trying to …
What’s Going To Happen at Today’s Apple iPhone Press Conference?
In a little over 4 hours it’s expected that Steve Jobs (or maybe Phil Schiller) will take the stage at Apple HQ’s Town Hall to address the iPhone 4 and its reception woes or lack there of. On the eve of every Apple press conference, the Internet explodes with last-minute rumors and various individuals “close to the matter” seem …