News Archive for 08/01/31

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USBfever unveils fixed zoom lens for iPhone

01/31, 11:40pm

Telescope for iPhone

USBfever recently unveiled a crystal clear plastic case for the iPhone that has a removable telescope attachment for the camera. The telescopic lens is advertised as being distortion-free, and can zoom at a fixed six times the distance of the iPhone's built-in camera. Users attach the telescopic adaptor to the case by sliding it into place over three pegs, and can be worn around the neck when not in use, with the included neck strap. USBfever is selling the iPhone Telescope with Crystal Case for $20 on its website.

iTunes surpasses RealPlayer, more unique users

01/31, 3:00pm

iTunes passes RealPlayer

Apple's iTunes software surpassed RealPlayer in unique users for the first time in April of 2007, according to WebSiteOptimization.com, and was the only contender among the four major streaming media players to show a positive growth rate over the past year. iTunes grew 26.8 percent from December 2006 to December 2007, while QuickTime and RealPlayer usage fell 8.6 percent and 17.5 percent, respectfully. Windows Media Player, meanwhile, remained essentially flat over the past year.

MacNN sites, others gain custom iPhone/iPod icons

01/31, 11:45am

MacNN iPhone/iPod icons

MacNN and its network sites -- Electronista, iPodNN and Leftlane News -- have gained custom Home icons for the iPhone and the iPod touch. This takes advantage of Apple's WebClip option in the v1.1.3 firmware, which allows users to create Safari bookmarks that launch as if they were native applications. The rules and methods for assigning custom icons is described at Apple's iPhone Dev Center.

iPhone run over by 18-wheeler, still works

01/31, 11:10am

iPhone vs. 18-wheeler

A Kansas man has posted photos of his fully functional iPhone after the device flew off the trunk of his car at freeway speeds, only to be run over by a semi truck traveling at an estimated 70 miles-per-hour. The man says his iPhone still works seamlessly in every way -- from making and receiving calls to sending text messages. "Much to my surprise, as I approached, I heard the familiar sound of my ringtone -- the iPhone was alive and ringing," the man recalled. "As I picked it up and cradled it gently in my hands, I saw the screen displaying my caller ID -- the screen still worked!"