News Archive for 09/09/02

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Sony preps iPhone clock radio with 7-inch LCD

09/02, 6:20pm

Radio would play Apple devices, local media

Sony is preparing an "ultimate" iPhone clock radio that would serve as a hub for several types of media at once, a slip confirmed today. Temporarily seen on a product page (cached), the ICF-CL75iP would have a 7-inch LCD that would not only show music info and the time but show photos from an iPhone or iPod. It would also support videos, though the Sony Insider tip is unclear as to whether these may be limited to AVI, MJPEG and MPEG-4 movies loaded to 1GB of local storage through a USB port.

Surge case for iPod touch integrates solar panels

09/02, 4:45pm

Surge solor charging case

Novothink has introduced the Surge, a case for the iPod touch that integrates solar panels to charge the device. The panels are claimed to output 5.5V at 100 mAh in full sun, while a built-in 1500 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery offers 120 percent capacity compared to the iPod's internal battery.

iPhone CAZE debuts Swarovski crystal iPhone cases

09/02, 2:50pm

Swarovski crystal cases

iPhone CAZE has announced new Swarovski crystal cases, premium versions of its Mirror Go and Love Pair iPhone 3G and 3GS cases. The Mirror Go is a hard-shell case with a mirror-like exterior, while the Love Pair features a durable, metallic-style design with a smooth matte surface. Both premium cases are decorated with over 40 Swarovski crystals around the Apple logo on the back.

V-MODA intros Faze headset for iPhone, iPod

09/02, 2:20pm

V-MODA Faze headset

V-MODA on Wednesday announced it has started shipping its Faze metal headset, made to work with Apple's iPhone and iPod, as well as other smartphones including BlackBerries, the Palm Pre and other MP3 players or devices with a 3.5mm audio jack. The in-line microphone has a call and music control button that can answer and end incoming calls, as well as pause and play music, in addition to fast forwarding it.

Pangea launches Enigmo 2 for iPhone, iPod touch

09/02, 1:30pm

Enigmo 2 lands on iTunes

Pangea has released Enigmo 2 for the iPhone and iPod touch, a sequel to the 2008 Best iPhone game. The 3D puzzle game tasks players to move puzzle pieces like bumper, slides and sponges to divert water droplets, plasma particles and laser beams to their proper destinations.

Apple rejects iPhone app based on chat bubbles

09/02, 12:05pm

Chat bubble app rejection

A recent update for an iPhone game has been rejected for purely cosmetic reasons, according to the title's developer. Joe Stump observes that although he was merely submitting bug corrections for Chess Wars, he was called on Tuesday by an Apple representative, who said that after a six-week wait his update was being rejected for having "shiny" chat bubbles. That look is trademarked by Apple, the representative is said to have claimed.