News Archive for 07/03/02

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Meizu's iPhone clone to cost less than iPhone

03/02, 12:00pm

iPhone clone pricing

Meizu's miniOne will borrow even more directly from Apple's iPhone interface than expected, even as the company trims its pricing. The handset is to feature a contact list and text messaging virtually indistinguishable from the iPhone, including elements such as the side column of letters for faster navigation. Meizu unveiled the MiniOne in mid-February, which at the time was described one one MacNN reader as a "visual carbon copy" of Apple's iPhone. The company claims it has established pricing well below the iPhone: a standard edition with a camera and 4GB of storage will cost as little as $310, with an 8GB variant costing $400 (vs. Apple's $499 4GB model and top-end $599 8GB version). A basic version of the MiniOne without the camera will retail for even less -- $195 and $285 for 4GB and 8GB, respectively. Meizu said it may unveil an external camera attachment for the basic version, and the phone is due to ship by the end of the year.

EA offers game tracks, music via iTunes

03/02, 10:30am

EA offers music on iTunes

Electronic Arts today announced that its music from its best-selling games will be available for purchase from the iTunes Store. Linked from a special section on the company's website, users can jump directly to an iMix of the music from their favorite EA game on iTunes. "From Madden NFL to Burnout to Need for Speed, every song that can be heard in the game can now be purchased on iTunes including exclusive mixes, non-album cuts and previously unavailable international tracks. Today marks the world debut of the unforgettable version of The Doors’ Riders on the Storm that Snoop Dogg remixed exclusively for Need for Speed Underground. The songs are live in North America today and will be available soon throughout Europe," the company said. EA says it will continue add songs, scores, themes, beats and ringtones from EA game franchises past and present including NBA LIVE, FIFA Soccer, Command & Conquer, Medal of Honor, NASCAR, SSX, Battlefield and more.

Gizmac ships hard-shell iPod nano case

03/02, 10:25am

Titan Clear iPod nano case

GizMac today revealed its new Titan Clear iPod nano case for the second generation iPod nano, made from polycarbonate the case features a beveled opening for comfortable clickwheel access and a thin film covering over the clickwheel itself for protection. Gizmac claim that the Titan Clear doesn't interfere with oversized earphone and dock connector plugs due to the placement of the ipod within the case. Additionally the Titan Clear is supplied with a carabiner clip, armband, 360-degree belt clip and a lanyard. The Titan Clear iPod case is available now and is priced at $25.