News Archive for 07/06/29

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Cheers signal iPhone availability [photos]

06/29, 6:15pm

Apple's iPhone arrives

Numerous cheers have erupted from the front of a line leading up to an AT&T store on Wall Street, signaling the beginning of Apple's iPhones falling into the hands of consumers there. Barron's Online reports that one individual waiting to purchase the device is now inching forward in what was previously a stagnate waiting line. Apple promised to deliver the device into the hands of eager shoppers this evening at 6:00 p.m. ET, and has apparently kept its word. Apple's iPhone has arrived.

iPhone: case testing, iSkin revo, iPhoney revved

06/29, 1:20pm

iPhone covers, cases, apps

In brief: Wrappers is looking for 50 early iPhone adopters to test a new range of Alcantara and Andrew Martin handset covers, iSkin has unveiled its revo protective skin for the iPhone, and Pacific Rim has released a new iPhone case entitled iShield. Marketcircle has released its iPhoney iPhone Web simulation software as open-source, and Parliant has debuted PhoneValet Anywhere for iPhone. UK-based gadget accessory designer Wrappers is searching for 50 early iPhone adopters to test its new range of Alcantara and Andrew Martin iPhone covers. The first 50 iPhone owners to touch base with the company will receive free iPhone covers with short questionnaires to complete after seven days of testing.

iTunes 7.3 adds iPhone integration, Apple TV features

06/29, 10:25am

iTunes 7.3 adds iPhone

Ahead of the iPhone launch this evening, Apple today released iTunes 7.3, an update to its software for managing digital music and video, iPod connectivity, and now iPhone activation/synchronization. The software, available as a 34MB download via the Web or Software Update, allows users to activate iPhone service and sync it with your music, TV shows, movies and more. In addition, Apple said that users can now wirelessly share and enjoy their favorite digital photos from any computer in home with Apple TV.