Tired of having to fill out long forms everytime you want to claim for tube delays? If you have an iPhone you can now download the Tube Refund app that makes the process of claiming refund for delayed London Tube journeys much faster and easier.
As Apple opened up for pre-ordering of the Apple iPad in the US today, CNN is among the news services reporting that Apple is likely to have sold over 50,000 iPads in the first two hours of pre-order trading.
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US customers will be able to buy the wifi Apple iPad from 3rd April, with pre-ordering available from 13th March. UK customers will have to wait until end of April for both WiFI and 3G Apple iPad to be available, together with the rest of Europe.
For the second year running Vodafone is holding their best mobile app competition where this year the price pot is an incredible 1million euros, with the winner of the app competition raking in a well earned 100k euros for their efforts. Time is short so get your app in there!
Apple has secured a three-peat as the world’s most admired company, much thanks to their product success over the years with the likes of the iPod and iPhone, and perhaps in the future with the Apple iPad. But there are also sides to Apple that is less admirable.
Fatman Wi-Tube and Fatdock is the latest product from this iconic producer of quality high-end amplifier and docking station, allowing you to stream your music wirelessly while keeping the quality, warmth, and richness of sound that the Fatman is renowned for.
Analysts from Morgan Stanley are expecting the coming 4th generation iPhone 4G to become the cheapest iPhone to date in terms of overall cost of use, and feature the latest in mobile technology, including gesture-based technology to change interaction.
Apple has reached their milestone of 10 billion downloaded songs with the help of Johnny Cash and Louie Sulcer, the winner of a $10,000 iTunes Gift Card and a congratulatory call from Mr Apple himself, Steve Jobs. But can the iTunes success continue?
Findings in the new iPhone 3.2 SDK indicates that Apple might be bringing video calling to future models of the iPhone and the iPad. These latest findings could well mean that the iPhone 4G that is expected later this year will feature a front facing camera.
Reports indicate that Apple has changed their view on thousands of iPhone Apps over the last couple of weeks, removing over 5,000 apps that have content that in some ways can be deemed as “overtly sexual”. Could sex be the downfall for Apple in the smartphone battle?
We have reviewed some of the different Monster Beats by Dr Dre headphones and as part of that review we are giving you a chance to win a pair of Beats by Dr Dre Tour in-ear headphones. All you have to do is tell us why you should win them by leaving a comment on the article.
Apple evangelist Stephen Fry is sharing his view on why the Apple iPad will be a success through his blog and he makes some valid points. We have looked at his arguments and you can read what we agree on as well as where we think he is underestimating the consumer here.
CES is always a great place for gadget fans and techies, and this year saw some interesting new iPod and iPhone speaker docks being displayed from amongst other iHome with their app-enhanced iA100 with bluetooth that can track your sleeping patterns. See more about it here.
Having had a chance to process the launch of the new Apple iPad we have looked closer at the features of the iPad, of which there are some good new ones such as the iBook application, but also why we feel there is something missing from the new Apple iPad.
Apple has officially launched the Apple iPad tablet device which will hit markets in April retailing from $499 for the smallest model worldwide. You can read all about the launch and the iPad here, but did Apple deliver something that the market will want to buy? Give us your thoughts here.
With Apple and Google locked in battle of mobile superphone supremacy we have looked at what good can come out of this war of giants, as well as the bad and downright ugly outcomes which as no surprise would also include Microsoft in the mix. Find out more about it here.
Apple has confirmed the special event for 27th January where they are likely to announce the Apple Tablet / iSlate. The theme of the event is “come see our latest creation” indicating that we are indeed talking about a brand new product from Apple.
Here at iPhone 4G rumour central you can get all the latest news and rumours around the coming iPhone 4G. The latest rumours are around references to the upgraded iPhone in latest firmware releases, and of course Steve Jobs referring to a grade A+ iPhone upgrade.
Vodafone has joined Orange, Tesco, and O2 selling the iPhone in the UK with day one sales topping 50,000 units and queues forming outside some of their high street stores across the country. Find out more about iPhone 3GS on Vodafone and their tariffs compared to the others here.
The iPhone 4G rumor mill has hit over-drive in the new year with daily new rumors around the features of the iPhone 4G expected to be launched in Q2 this year, the latest ones include improved battery, dual core processor, and possibility of forward facing camera for video calls.
The Vestalife Firefly is already the recipient of the innovation award at the CES 2010, and the big brother of the ladybug II speaker dock is improved both in terms of design and sound, sure to be a very successful and popular speaker dock in its price class for its unique design.
Here at 4th generation iPod Touch 4G central we bring you all the lastest news and rumors, and the latest reports are that there are references to the new 4th generation iPod Touch G4 in the latest firmware 3.1.3 release, hiding behind the codename N80.
The iPhone 4G rumor mill rolls on with the latest speculating in Apple buying in LED flash camera components on a large scale to go with the rumored 5 megapixel camera, and of course that Apple and Verizon finally will sort out their differences and offer the iPhone.
The WSJ recently wrote that the much rumored iSlate Tablet from Apple will hit markets in March in what looks like a planned leak of information from Apple, a strategy often used by Apple and other companies to gauge interest or test pricing in the market amongst other.
Renowned analyst firm Piper Jaffray forecast Apple iPhone sales to surpass 36 million worldwide in 2010, with upgrades to iPhone 4G and market expansion globally as main reasons for sales increase. This forecast could be conservative though as we have looked at other influencing factors.
The iTunes App Store has used less than 100 days to add another billion app dowloads, bringing the new total count to an impressive 3 billion since launch less than 18 months ago, and there are no signs that it is slowing down anytime soon.
It has been a stellar 2009 for Apple, but what will 2010 bring in terms of new and upgraded products? Will we see the iSlate in January and the iPhone 4G in summer, or will Apple and Steve Jobs have some product secrets up their sleeve that again will change the market.
Pioneer has used their years of experience to deliver a high quality iPod speaker system with FM radio and Alarm Clock functionality, available in some very stylish color finishes and with a focus on delivering a warm sound that is worthy of your iPod music library.
Data released yesterday by an analytics company indicates that Apple and the iPod Touch has been a very popular Christmas gift this year, with downloads increasing by around 1000% on Christmas Day for the emerging and popular gaming device. Find out more on this here.
Apple iSlate has appeared as the hot favourite to be the name of the yet to be confirmed Apple Tablet solution following news that Apple is the owner of the domain name iSlate.com. But there could be other explanations as we wait for possible January 2010 release.
Toshiba has announced the release of new 64gb embedded NAND flash memory chip, fueling further rumors of upgrade to 64gb iPhone and 128gb iPod Touch early 2010. Could this news along with network and camera rumors force Apple to upgrade outside normal schedule?
Your music experience can easily be dilluted by bad headphones, which is why we are presenting you with these high quality iPod and iPhone headphones that will give you the experience that was intended of the music, and justice to the hours musicians and technicians spend in studio.
Joe McElderry has just been announced the winner of the x-factor 2009 in the UK and the new single “The Climb” is made immediately available for download, but can it make it number 1 for Xmas against the many established artists, and the Rage Against the Machine campaign?
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced their iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS price tariffs as the sale starts 14th December. Will they challenge O2 and Orange? At least to some degree including their Tesco Clubcard offers. Find out more about iPhone on TescoMobile here.
Apple has acquired online cloud computing music service lala.com and speculation is increasing around their plans. Could we see streaming service or cloud computing storage for iTunes, or is it just a strategic move for talent and technology from Steve Jobs?
Evil animals have broken into Santa’s grotto on the northpole and he needs help collecting all the presents for the children. Santa’s Sack is a simple, fun, and addictive game for the iPhone and iPod Touch that will keep you entertained for Christmas.
Give something special this Christmas with a (PRODUCT) RED iPod Nano from Apple, supporting the fight against AIDS in Africa. This could be the perfect gift for yourself or someone else that would like an iPod Nano for Christmas. Find out more about it here.
Rumors are surfacing that Apple is testing the next 4th generation iPhone using the iBART app in the San Francisco area as references to iPhone 3.1 are found in traffic analytics - This has sparked a myriad of new rumors about the features of the 4th generation iPhone.
Supermarket giant Tesco is to start selling the iPhone 3GS and 3G in the UK through their own Tesco Mobile, maybe as early as this Christmas. With the news that the supermarket giant is entering the market hope is there once again for a price drop.
Few products have received so much coverage before even being confirmed as the Apple Tablet, and as we are approaching a new year the latest rumor is that we will have to wait a bit longer as they want to put OLED screens on the Apple Tablet. Find out more here.
Apple’s annual sales event dubbed as “Black Friday” is expected to be on the 27th November this year, and what could be leaks indicate that this year we will amongst other see large discounts on most iPod models, and on a range of Macs. Find out more here.
The iPod Nano 5G has recently received a software upgrade to version 1.0.2, fixing issues with podcast playback and genius mixes for Nike+ amongs other things. Find out more about firmware 1.0.2 for iPod Nano and how to get it here.
The Apple iPhone popularity globally has led to an increased marketshare in the global smartphone market to 17% - our prediction is this will increase substantially in the coming year as Apple opens up for more carriers and attempts to penetrate markets such as China.
It has been reported that Orange has sold 30,000 iPhones on their first day of sales in the UK, an impressive start for the second network offering the iPhone 3GS here in the UK, and showing what tremendous market potential there is for the iPhone.
With only weeks to go before Christmas rumors are surfacing that Apple might be planning an upgrade to the recently released 3rd gen iPod Touch, perhaps providing the camera that was heavily expected for the launch of the 3g iPod Touch. We have looked at why this rumour could be true.
Never a dull week in the world of the Apple iPhone as the last days have brought a first iPhone worm, a likely O2 unlock when Orange and Vodafone launches the iPhone, and a possible 8gb iPhone 3GS to take up the fight with Motorola Droid for Christmas.
As Orange announces their iPhone 3GS price plans and tariffs they have also included a 750mb fair usage limit on data traffic for their iPhone customers per month. This has created an outrage against Orange, but is 750mb enough per month or does Orange have to change their policy?
iPhone docks with DAB radio is increasing in popularity, and this one from Sony is among the better ones in the market at the moment. The Sony CMTLX40I is more than just a DAB radio with iPhone dock though, as it also features a cd player for that old school cd collection.
Orange has just launched their first ever iPhone app by bringing the Orange Wednesday experience to iPhone and iPod Touch owners in the UK. The app features functionality for getting the 2-for-1 deal codes as well as getting cinema listings and movie reviews.
The iTunes App Store can now officially say it has over 100,000 applications available to download for the iPhone and iPod Touch, but is it quantity over quality? We have looked at the growth of the iTunes App Store and how we use the growing number of apps.
Blackra1n is the latest iPhone unlocking tool released that will unlock, or jailbreak, the latest iPhone OS 3.1.2 firmware release from Apple, and it is rumored that it is a very easy to use tool that will unlock your iPhone in 20 seconds. Find out more about unlocking iPhone here.
Orange UK today announced their iPhone 3GS tariffs on pay monthly contract over 24 and 18 months ahead of their 10th November iPhone launch, and as expected we will not see any big price war between Orange and O2, but what is in it for the Orange customers.
Jamie Oliver brings his cooking skills to you directly on your iPhone with one of the best iPhone apps around, the Jamie 20 minute meals app. This app gives you 50 of Jamie’s favourite dishes with illustrated guides and shopping list integration that even i could follow.
There is nothing like some good voucher codes to assist the Christmas shopping budget, and Currys have just released a new discount code providing 10% off all 3rd generation iPod Touch before the 6th November 2009 using the following voucher code.
Marware has just released their latest iPod Nano case, the Sport Grip Deluxe for iPod Nano 5G in clear high quality silicone protection. The case also features a carabiner and lanyard for additional carrying support, turning it into a multi-functional case for the iPod Nano.
Apple has released another upgrade in iTunes 9.0.2 providing support for Apple TV 3.0 and once again blocking out the Palm Pre sync. Since the launch of the new and improved iTunes 9 a few months ago, smaller releases has been made to provide additional features.
There are very few devices more talked about and speculated around than the Apple Tablet / Apple Slate, but what is the status quo on the development and what exactly will it be? We have looked at the latest rumours and why it will likely be 2010 before we find out.
News has leaked today that Orange is planning to start selling the iPhone 3GS on the day that O2’s exclusive deal with Apple ends, on the 10th November, just in time to take up the fight for the Christmas customers. Find out more about iPhone on Orange here.
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With Orange and Vodafone already announced to start selling the iPhone 3GS in the UK in the coming months, the 3 network has now also jumped into the fight to start selling the iPhone 3GS in the UK.
According to a recent article in the Guardian talking about the iPhone 3GS on Orange from 10th November, […]
We have pulled together a list of great iPhone accessories that should be on the Christmas wishlist for any self respecting iPhone owner, including those of us that always struggle to get friends and family advice about what to get us for Christmas.
If you are looking to buy a digital stereo alarm clock with iPod/iPhone dock these days you might also want to ensure that it features DAB/FM radio, which this unit from Roberts iDream range does. The Roberts iDream CRD42 DAB/FM Stereo clock radio with iPod dock is a good deal at its price range.
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It is rumored that Mozilla will be delivering an app for the iPhone and iPod Touch within the next few weeks, pending approval from Apple onto the iTunes App Store of course. It is still unknown whether we are talking about a mobile Firefox browser or another application.
The iFrogz Earpollution Reflex earbuds with mic is nestled securely and comfortably in your ears no matter what activity you are undertaking, but it falls a bit short on quality of sound in my view. The price point does however make them a decent choice for a small budget.
There is always something brewing behind the curtains at Google HQ and the latest rumors has it that they are working on a music service referred to as Google Audio that will rival Apple and iTunes. This is sure to increase the growing rivalry between the two for digital dominance.
Sonos is perhaps better known as a provider of wireless home audio solutions, but with the Sonos S5 they are taking on the big iPod speaker docks, without having a dock itself. The Sonos S5 is perhaps one of the most talked about coming iPod sound systems in the market.
Apple announced their Q4 2009 results yesterday and coulp please the market and its shareholders with a record quarter, much thanks to strong worldwide sales of the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. See more details about Apple Q4 earnings and iPhone and iPod sales here.
As Apple announces the opening of in-app purchases for free iPhone and iPod Touch apps, we are asking what wider impact this might have on the app economy going forward. Will in-app purchases lead to higher cost for the most popular apps, or will it just improve the overall business model for everyone?
A recent tweet by Facebook iPhone App developer Joe Hewitt confirms that the popular Facebook App will soon come with a push notification upgrade, in upgrade Facebook 3.1. Before then however there will be a bug fix upgrade. Find out more about coming upgrades here.
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Whether you have won the lottery, got a pay rise or bonus at work, or just saved up some cash in the lead up to Christmas, you might want to treat your iPod or iPhone to one of these top 5 quality iPod and iPhone sound systems that provides quality of sound and design.
The latest rumors doing the rounds is that Apple is about to release a firmware upgrade that will unlock the dormant FM radio functionality found in the iPhone and the 3rd generation iPod Touch. The FM radio functionality is part of the latest chipset used in both the iPhone 3GS and the iPod Touch 3G.
The iPhone 3GS added another two gadget awards at the recent T3 award, including commuter gadget of the year and gadget you can’t live without, but lost out to the HTC Hero and its Android OS in the coveted Gadget of the Year Award. Find all the winners here.
The Klipsch iGroove iPod Speaker System is one of the most popular and highly rated iPod Sound Systems in the market today, and this week it is part of the electrical deals of the week on Amazon UK discounted to the bargain price of £89.99, down from £149.99 - click here to find out more.
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I have always been a fan of the Tweetie App for the iPhone, and with the new Tweetie 2 App the best just got a lot better. If you are still using any other Twitter application for your iPhone or iPod Touch, i highly recommend you give Tweetie 2 a shot, as the new features are the best out there.
All fans of South Indian cinema will be glad to know that the largest circulating english magazine covering South Indian Cinema has released an iPhone App. The Galatta Cinema App brings you the magazine, including articles and images, directly to your iPhone for free.
The beauty of the iBend iPhone stand lies in its simplicity as it works for its purpose, it provides you with a simple and affordable stand that fits in your pocket. The iBend is not the all singing interactive iPhone stand, but it does bring a way to rest your iPhone while travelling or at work.
in time for early Christmas shopping Comet in the UK has released a discount code on the new 3rd generation iPod Touch, providing you with a £10 discount if you buy your new iPod Touch before the 22nd October using their voucher code, which you can find here.
Norway gives Obama Nobel peace price for his visions for the future, so he better live up to the expectations. Not to put any pressure #
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If you are looking for a good quality wireless iPod home sound system, then you should check out the Altec Lansing Octiva Air M812 iPod Sound System. It looks stylish and the sound experience is of a very good quality. Find out more about the Octiva Air M812 here.
Apple has released the latest upgrade to its iPhone firmware, referred to as iPhone OS 3.1.2, which is now available to download through iTunes. The new upgrade includes fixes for at least 3 reported bugs and issues with the previous iPhone OS release.
In our recent poll we asked you if Apple delivered enough for the upgraded iPod Touch 3G, and the result reveals that 65 percent of you felt that Apple dissappointed and are therefore unlikely to buy the new iPod Touch 3G. Find out more of the results from the poll here.
Following the announcement that ends iPhone exclusivity in the UK and Canada, there are now clear indications that the US market is soon to follow and that AT&T’s iPhone reign might be coming to an end. The smarphone market has changed a lot in the last two years, and a change is coming.
Adobe has announced that the coming Adobe Flash Professional CS5 developers tool will feature functionality for turning flash applications into native iPhone apps, making it the first important step towards bringing more flash compatibility to the iPhone. There is still a way to go though.
As the UK prepares for the launch of the iPhone on Orange and Vodafone, we have looked at the wider impact. Is a price war coming on the iPhone or is the true winners the mobile networks and Apple themselves? We have looked at the pros and cons of the latest deals.
At the recent FOWA conference in London Digg founder Kevin Rose revealed that they are working on an official Digg iPhone App. It was not an official announcement, but two bloggers attending the conference picked up that he was playing with the app on his iPhone.
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This is the great new app from Five that provides you with live stream of UEFA Europe League matches featuring British teams such as Everton, Fulham and Celtic. Should you find yourself away from the television at match time you can now watch the game on your iPhone.
Bowers Wilkins have just launched their new Zeppelin Mini, promising to deliver the same quality sound in a smaller package, and still deliver cutting edge design. We have taken a look at the new Zeppelin Mini and what it promises to deliver, and on paper it looks impressive.
The Apple iPhone was recently voted as the coolest and most desired brand in Britain, but is the iPhone the best gadget ever? We have looked at the top brands and arguments for and against the iPhone being the coolest brands ever. What are your thoughts - is the iPhone the best gadget?
Just a day after Orange announced that it will start selling the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS in the UK, Vodafone announces they have also signed a deal with Apple to start selling the iPhone in the UK, thereby making it 3 mobile operators offering the iPhone in the UK.
Apple and the iTunes App Store has reached another amazing milestone with over 2 billion downloaded applications worldwide, fueling the success of both their iPhone and iPod Touch, and the 85,000 or so applications available to download through the iTunes App Store.
Unofficial speed test confirm that the new 3rd gen iPod Touch is much faster than its predecessor, which is good news for Apple in convincing the gamers that the iPod Touch is a good platform. The test reveals that the new iPod Touch operates faster at pretty much every level.
Apple has reached agreement with Orange in the UK to distribute the popular iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS, bringing an end to O2 exclusivity in the UK market. Having two mobile networks “fight” over the iPhone customer should lead to positive price movements from the consumer point of view.
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Apple has released the free iPhone OS 3.1 firmware for iPhone and iPod Touch, which includes features such as Genius recommendations for apps, which has been asked for by the whole iPhone and iPod Touch community. There are other great features that makes this upgrade good as well.
We have taken an inside look at the new features of iTunes 9 and the redesigned iTunes Store, and there are some great new additions to be found. The new design of the store is more user friendly and cleaner, with improved navigation. Most important though is the app management.
Still shocked and dissappointed that Apple did not give the iPod Touch a camera? Well, the NY Times sat down with Steve Jobs after the event and talked about the reasoning behind not giving the iPod Touch a camera. You can read more about what Steve Jobs said here.
The iPod Classic received a new lease on life today with an upgrade to 160GB without any price increase. It was a quick announcement compared to the other iPod models, but there is still a bit of revenue there for Apple. You should be able to fit your music library on this one!
