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iPhone owners more likely to pay for digital content

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:40:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/iphonesml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />iPhone owners are much more likely to pay for digital content than the average Internet user, according to a recent survey conducted by the media firm Olswang. Although previous surveys have concluded that iPhone owners have an apatite for apps and media accessible directly from the handset interface, the latest research suggests the same group is also spending more money on content purchased on o...

4iThumbs launches screen-protector keyboard for iPhone

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:50:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/4ithumbs-story-25.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />4iThumbs has launched its self-named 4iThumbs Tactile Keyboard for iPhone. The accessory is a clear, tactile typing aid applied to the iPhone�s touch screen. The design is claimed to allow faster and more accurate typing and blind typing, as ridges help replicate dedicated keyboards by providing tactile feedback to fingers....

AT&T promos bring free BlackBerry, no iPhone deals

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:45:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/blackberrycurve8310-attsm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />AT&T dipped into Black Friday deals with word today of its Thanksgiving promo. The cell carrier promises unspecified deals on Friday itself starting from midnight but plans a major promo for each day of the weekend as well as Monday. Saturday will focus exclusively on BlackBerries and will give away the Curve 8310 or Pearl 8110 for free on a smartphone contract. Price drops are also due for the...

Droid helps Motorola overtake Apple in brand loyalty

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/motodroid-2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The launch of the Motorola Droid and Verizon's ad campaign have pushed Motorola's brand loyalty for the first time in recent memory, YouGov reported in its BrandIndex late last week. The Android phone maker passed Apple one week ago and, as of Friday the 20th, had a loyalty score among men of 29.3. By comparison, Apple has fallen from a recent high of 48.1 on the 9th, shortly after the Droid lau...

Tesco to join UK iPhone sales

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:30:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/tesco.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />UK supermarket chain Tesco will soon begin carrying the iPhone, according to an announcement. Sales will be conducted by Tesco Mobile, a joint venture with O2, and provided not only via regular Tesco locations but on the web and through the company's nearly 100 dedicated Phone Shops. There are 2,282 Tesco stores in total across the UK, a factor which should help to significantly expand the reach...

Infineon, Nokia team on 4G chips

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:20:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/infineonx-gold618-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Infineon today said it would work with Nokia to develop chipsets for 4G mobile Internet based on the Long Term Evolution (LTE) standard. The deal won't be exclusive and will primarily ensure that Infineon 4G hardware will support Nokia's technology licenses. The two hope to speed up development and make sure that 4G works properly across all devices, not just Nokia's....

BlackBerry Curve holds off iPhone 3GS for top spot

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:15:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/blackberrycurve8330-verizonsm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The BlackBerry Curve line fended off the iPhone 3GS to claim the title of top-selling phone in the US, the NPD Group said this week. Without providing numbers, the analysts noted that RIM's basic QWERTY phone still outsold the high-end iPhone during the summer. The iPhone 3G reached third place and reflected its relatively low price....

IvySkin launches Zappak battery charger for iPhone, iPod

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:50:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/zaptemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />IvySkin has launched Zappak, the latest product in its line of iPhone and iPod accessories. Zappak works as an extra external battery for mobile devices, charging an iPod or any other USB-powered electronic. The pack can also be used to extend the battery life of an iPhone or BlackBerry. Built-in LED status lights display the amount of energy left within the battery, while the USB cable is attache...

NuPower Charge & Sync+ works with iPhones, iPods

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:20:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/newertech-charger-story-24.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />NewerTech has launched the NuPower Charge & Sync+, a pocket-sized charger. The unit can charge, power and sync iPhones and iPods, as well as simply charge and power USB-based cellphones, cameras and portable game consoles. It uses a rechargeable 1400mAh lithium-ion battery, and can charge both itself and another device when an AC connection is present....

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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:20:00 GMT

Palm phones face serious backup failures

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:55:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/palmpre-contacts.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Owners of Palm's newer phones have encountered a flaw in its online backup system that has wiped out contacts and calendars. A portion of users note that backups sent to Palm's Profile cloud service from a Pre (and now Pixi) are being corrupted and blank out any synchronized data when the phone has to be reset or restored. Those without a local backup, such as through an app like Missing Sync, h...