Apple to Release Q2 2009 Financial Results on April 22nd

Apple today issued a media alert announcing details for the April 22nd release of its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009. The results will cover sales from December 28th, 2008 through March 27th, 2009, and will be released a...

iPhone App to “Bring the Rain” for US Military’s Networked Warfare?

Newsweek is reporting that the iPod touch (and presumably the iPhone, as they run the same software) is replacing more expensive, government-contracted handhelds as the “networked warefare” mobile device of choice for the US Military. Not only do soldiers often already know how to use iPods and iPhones:

Apple gadgets are proving to be surprisingly versatile. Software developers and the U.S. Department of Defense are developing military software for iPods that enables soldiers to display aerial video from drones and have teleconferences with intelligence agents halfway across the globe. Snipers in Iraq and Afghanistan now use a “ballistics calculator” called BulletFlight, made by the Florida firm Knight’s Armament for the iPod Touch and iPhone. Army researchers are developing applications to turn an iPod into a remote control for a bomb-disposal robot (tilting the iPod steers the robot). In Sudan, American military observers are using iPods to learn the appropriate etiquette for interacting with tribal leaders.

So, does this mean we’ll see full force iPhone hero shots in all the new Michael Bay movies from now on?

[via CNET via Engadget]

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iPhone App to “Bring the Rain” for US Military’s Networked Warfare?

iPhone HD Rumblings Now on Cable? Replacing Apple TV?!

TiPb predicted an iPhone HD way back on October 10, and while not everyone — even here — agrees that we’ll see it, rumors continue to point that maybe, just maybe we will.

The latest comes via PhoneNews which reports that the Apple AV Cables, component and composite versions of which were launched last year alongside the iPhone 3G, are being cleared to make room for a consolidated cable. What’s more, this new cables, alongside an “iPhone HD” would support 720p or 1080i out (for your TV, not on the device itself).

A wilder bit of rumor postulates on an HD-out iPhone or iPod touch replacing the Apple TV. I’m not sure I see that happening. I use the current AV cables all the time when visiting friends and family, but tying my phone to my own TV wouldn’t be anywhere nearly as convenient. Buying a second, iPod touch class device wouldn’t really be cost effective compared to an Apple TV either, though would multitask better if you ever needed a second traveling device, I suppose.

If the iPhone itself gets a higher screen resolution as well, 480p (800×480) similar to last year’s HTC Touch HD would be the max we’d like see (or need) on device. HD aside, web browsing with that many more pixels would be very welcome.

(Thanks to IndyJonez on our forums for the tip!)

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Engadget’s take on the new mophie Juice Pack Air

Filed under: Accessories, iPhone

Blogger Darren Murph over at our sister blog Engadget has posted a hands-on review and detailed photo gallery for a new extended battery pack and case for the iPhone -- the mophie Juice Pack Air.

Billed as the world's lightest and thinnest extended battery pack for the iPhone, the Juice Pack Air will ship on Tuesday, April 21st, at a suggested retail price of US$79.95. It's available in the usual black and white iPhone colors, as well as purple for all of those Colorado Rockies fans out there.

The mophie Juice Pack Air (link to website) has achieved the Apple "Works with iPhone" certification, has a 1200 mAh Lithium Polymer battery to double your talk or play time, and even has an integrated 4-LED charge status indicator so you know when you're really going to lose all of your power.

Darren found that with the Juice Pack Air and iPhone mated, the total package is only .75" (19 mm) thick and adds just a tad more width and height. Whether or not that's worth it to you depends on just how much you use your iPhone.

Be sure to check out Darren's hands-on review and see if the Juice Pack Air is the battery for you!

Engadget's take on the new mophie Juice Pack Air originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Engadget's take on the new mophie Juice Pack Air originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New iPhone ad targets small business

One of Apple's new TV ads for the iPhone targets small business owners and merchants who may want to run transactions from their iPhone when they're out.

More Apple Netbook Rumors Pinpoint Foxconn as Manufacturer

The Inquirer recaps the latest netbook rumors coming out of the Commercial Times. The Chinese-language publication is citing sources from within the component supply chain that Apple has already signed a netbook deal with Foxconn:

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Next Generation iPhone to Support HD Video and Apple TV-Like Behavior?

A report from PhoneNews last week claims that Apple may be planning on integrating High Definition playback in their future iPhones and iPod Touches.

The phone site believes that Apple's recent clearance of Apple Composite AV Cables ...

iPhone 3.0 Walkthrough Now Updated to Beta 3

We covered some new finds in iPhone 3.0 over the weekend, including MobileMe data merge and commercial Wi-Fi auto-join, but we’ve also updated our complete iPhone 3.0 walkthrough with all that and more, so if you haven’t checked it out lately, go take a look.

It’s still months from Apple’s nebulous ‘”summer” release date, so more will change, and maybe even a bit more will be added before it drops, let us know if there’s anything specific you’re looking for, from Apple, or from us!

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iPhone 3.0 Walkthrough Now Updated to Beta 3

iPhone 3.0 Walkthrough Now Updated to Beta 3

We covered some new finds in iPhone 3.0 over the weekend, including MobileMe data merge and commercial Wi-Fi auto-join, but we’ve also updated our complete iPhone 3.0 walkthrough with all that and more, so if you haven’t checked it out lately, go take a look.

It’s still months from Apple’s nebulous ‘”summer” release date, so more will change, and maybe even a bit more will be added before it drops, let us know if there’s anything specific you’re looking for, from Apple, or from us!

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iPhone 3.0 Walkthrough Now Updated to Beta 3

The iPhone Blog Week in Review for April 20, 2009

Every week I will be bringing you what I think are the week’s biggest stories and articles. Let’s get started, after the break!

Stereo Bluetooth for iPhone 3G

Rene had a chance to check out the Motorola S9 Stereo Bluetooth headset on the iPhone 3.0 Beta Software. How did it pan out? Read on to find out!

App Review: FC Mobile Life

Franklin Covey has a new task app out called FC Mobile Life. Looks good, voice tasks, and bling. What did Brian think about it? If you follow the Covey method of tasks, this might be for you!

New iPhone 3.0 Beta is available!

To find out all the fun stuff we have found, search for tag ‘beta 3′ and enjoy!

Coupon’s in your pocket, yo!

Check this new free app out; it is location aware and gives you coupons for places nearby. How cool is that? They don’t’ have a large collection of participating vendors yet… but they are comin’!

Review: iharmonix Pro i-Series Stereo Headset for iPhone

Don’t we all need another pair of headsets for our iPhone? If you are in the market, take a look at Jeremy’s review of this cool headset!

Quick App: Leaf Trombone

Yes, it is finally out. Check out what Rene has to say about it!

Shake it!

Apple patents a new interface for accessing iPhone information while it is in motion. What do you think?

iPhone LIVE!: Bad Ash

Oh, yeah, Jeremy (AKA, Bad Ash) has joined the fray of iPhone Live! Take a listen to the most recent podcast!

Nintendo and Sony feelin’ the iPhone gaming heat?

Me thinks so. Trip Hawkins seems to dig the iPhone gaming platform. So who is Trip? Read on to find out!

Hulu app coming to iPhone?

This would be totally awesome if it did! For now, we can only hope…

App Review: MLB at Bat

Like Baseball? Have an iPhone? Then this is a no-brainer.

App Review: Convertbot

Do you have to convert stuff a lot? You know, kilometers to miles? Liters to gallons? Then this app might be for you! It converts it all!

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The iPhone Blog Week in Review for April 20, 2009

AliceX: First Mac Game Returns to the iPhone

Last week, Steve Capps released an iPhone game to the App Store called AliceX [App Store]. This $1.99 game, however, carries special significance for long time Mac users as AliceX is based on the very first Mac game: Alice: Through the Looking Glass...

Review: MeeHive for iPhone

MeeHive delivers news to your iPhone and iPod touch that reflects your interests. But for a service so focused on the reader's interests, it's a bit disappointing to use an app lacking much in the way of customizable features.