iPod Blast! http://www.ipod-blast.com// The Ultimate Apple iPod Resource en-us 2008-7-24 iPod Blast! News http://www.ipod-blast.com//images/logo.gif http://www.ipod-blast.com// iPhone 3G release disrupted by activation problem http://www.smartphoneblast.com/articles/2008/7/2008711-iPhone-3G-release-disrupted.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/iphone-3g.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/iphone-3g.jpg" align=right border=0 height=273 width=300></a></td></tr> </table><br> Today is the big day for the iPhone 3G release but it hasn't been a smooth day. Lines have been forming at many of the Apple stores with customers anxiously waiting to get their hands on the new iPhone 3G. Some customers have been disappointed though because of problems in activating the iPhone.The activation of the new iPhone 3G, coupled with a ... Apple iPhone App Store a Hit http://www.ipod-blast.com/articles/2008/7/2008710-Apple-iPhone-App-Store.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/iphone-appstore.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/iphone-appstore.jpg" align=right border=0 height=364 width=200></a></td></tr> </table><br> Steve Jobs tells the USATODAY that the Apple App Store is already a hit with developers. Jobs intended to open the App Store with 200 titles but it's already up to 500 titles. Jobs says, "The reaction has been so strong," he says. "So many developers responded." With 500 programs launching internationally today, "This is the biggest launch of my... MackBook Air-like keyboard for the iPhone http://www.ipod-blast.com/articles/2008/7/200872-MackBook-Air-like-keyboard.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/iphone-airkeyboard.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/iphone-airkeyboard.jpg" align=right border=0 height=360 width=240></a></td></tr> </table><br> If you're tired of the standard keyboard on your iPhone check out this MacBook Air like keyboard for the iPhone. It's just a mod that changes the look of your keyboard. It does not change the functionality in any way.If you want to add this mod to your phone you'll need a jailbroken iPhone. You'll also need to uninstall any other customized keyb... Transfer files between your computer and iPhone with DiskAid http://www.ipod-blast.com/articles/2008/6/2008618-Transfer-files-between-your.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/diskaid1.png"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/diskaid1.png" align=right border=0 height=202 width=400></a></td><tr> </table><p> DiskAid is a freeware application that enables iPhone and iPod touch owners to use their devices as external hard drives. DiskAid is available for Windows and OSX. Once DiskAid is installed, simply plug in your iPod touch or iPhone and it will detect your device and treat it like a hard drive. You can copy files and portable applications to it li... Apple introduces the iPhone 3G http://www.smartphoneblast.com/articles/2008/6/2008610-Apple-introduces-the-iPhone.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/iphone3g1.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/iphone3g1.jpg" align=right border=0 height=361 width=300></a></td></tr> </table><br> Unless you've been hiding under a rock for the last couple of days you know that Apple has introduced the 3G iPhone to the world. Complete with built in GPS, 3G wireless speeds, and lots of new applications, the new iPhone is sure to shake up the mobile world. The new iPhone 3G is priced at 199 for the 8GB model, and 299 for the 16GB model. iPhon... New 3G iPhone photos surface http://www.ipod-blast.com/articles/2008/5/200852-New-3G-iPhone-photos.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/iphone3g.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/iphone3g.jpg" align=right border=0 height=227 width=300></a></td></tr> </table><br> The rumor mill is churning again with pictures of the upcoming 3G iPhone. The French iPhone Blog has published pictures of what they claim is the upcoming 3G iPhone. There's no way to tell if this is a Photoshop job or some other fake, but it looks real. We'll just have to wait and see. Stay tuned.... Apple in talks to provide free unlimited iTunes http://www.ipod-blast.com/articles/2008/3/2008319-Apple-in-talks-to.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/itunes.gif"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/itunes.gif" align=right border=0 height=145 width=200></a></td></tr> </table><br> According to a report in the Financial Times, Apple is in discussions with some large music companies about a deal that would give customers free access to the entire iTunes library. Customers would pay a premium for iPods and iPhones to get the unlimted service. The "all you can eat" model seems to follow Nokia's "comes with music" deal that they... Apple patent suggests new iPhone flip design http://www.smartphoneblast.com/articles/2008/3/2008317-Apple-patent-suggests-new.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/iphoneclam.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/iphoneclam.jpg" align=right border=0 height=211 width=300></a></td></tr> </table><br> According to recent patent filings it looks like Apple is looking past its current candy bar iPhone design to a future that may include an iPhone flip design. UnwiredView seems to suggest that this new design could even be the iPhone nano. That is pure speculation at this point but it sure would be nice to have a smaller version of the iPhone."The... Sharper Image files bankruptcy http://www.pocketpcblast.com/articles/2008/2/2008220-Sharper-Image-files-bankruptcy.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/sharperImage-01.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/sharperImage-01.jpg" align=right border=0 height=225 width=300></a></td></tr> </table><br> In another sad turn of events for the standard brick and mortar stores, Sharper Image has filed for Bankruptcy protection. After several years of declining sales they are finally packing it in. The company says it "intends to continue to conduct business as usual while it devotes renewed efforts to resolve its operational and liquidity problems an... Apple dropping iPhone and iPod Touch prices? http://www.smartphoneblast.com/articles/2008/2/2008219-Apple-dropping-iPhone-and.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/iphoneside.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/iphoneside.jpg" align=right border=0 height=325 width=300></a></td></tr> </table><br> According to a recent report on 9to5mac, Apple is planning to drop the prices of the iPhone and iPod Touch by 100 within the next 2 months. The move is reportedly intended to clear out inventory and make way for a new 3G iPhone. 9to5mac says a tipster tells them that the 8GB iPhone and 8GB iPod Touch will be phased out from the line.The new price... Turn your iPhone into a piano with iAno http://www.smartphoneblast.com/articles/2008/2/2008216-Turn-your-iPhone-into.html This has to be one of the coolest apps we've seen for the iPhone. iAno is a newly released iPhone application that turns your iPHone into a piano. As you can see in the video, iAno provides a multi touch piano that you can really play (sorta). It has a four octave keyboard that can play 5 notes at the same time. The keyboard is navigated with a... iPhone users Google more than other mobile handsets http://www.smartphoneblast.com/articles/2008/2/2008215-iPhone-users-Google-more.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/google-iphone.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/google-iphone.jpg" align=right border=0 height=375 width=250></a></td></tr> </table><br> iPhone users provide 50 times more search requests to Google than any other mobile handset. In fact, according to a report at Wired, Google had to double check the numbers because they were so good.Google's head of mobile operations told the Financial Times, "we thought it was a mistake and made our engineers check the logs again." This is great n... 16GB iPhone? http://www.ipod-blast.com/articles/2008/2/200825-16GB-iPhone.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/16gbiphone.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/16gbiphone.jpg" align=right border=0 height=231 width=300></a></td></tr> </table><br> engadget says it has some insiders at ATT that swear we're going to see the 16GB iPhone very soon, even though the wireless inventory shows none in stock. It's about time. We've seen the 16GB iPod Touch but what about the iPhone. If engadget's insiders get it right, we'll see the new iPhone within a week or so. If not, we'll be left waiting arou... iPhones unlocked at rate of 27% http://www.ipod-blast.com/articles/2008/1/2008130-iPhones-unlocked-at-rate.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/iphoneside.jpg"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/iphoneside.jpg" align=right border=0 height=325 width=300></a></td></tr> </table><br> According to a report from Brighthand, 27% of the iPhones sold last year are unlocked and running on a provider other than ATT. Brighthand says that according to Bernstein Research analyst Toni Sacconaghi, approximately 1 million of the smartphones sold by Apple in the U.S. last year were bought by people who haven't signed up for an ATT plan. Th... Continental to offer in-flight Wi-Fi http://www.pocketpcblast.com/articles/2008/1/2008130-Continental-to-offer-in.html <table cellpadding=5 cellspacing=0> <tr><td><a href="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/continental.gif"><img src="http://www.pdablast.com/images/articles/continental.gif" align=right border=0 height=52 width=202></a></td></tr> </table><br> Continental Airlines today announced that it has entered into an agreement with LiveTV, L.L.C. (LiveTV) that will allow Continental to offer 36 channels of live,inflight satellite based television programming provided by DIRECTV(R), at every seat on Continental's new generation aircraft. The service is expected to beavailable to customers on flight...