iPhone Killer

Apple has released a software update for the iPhone today and iPhoneBuzz has done a side by side comparison between the new version 2.01 vs. the old version 2.0. Apparently, the new update performs quite well. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec63VkJejiI]

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugE6DPXomkQ] Note this is against the iPhone, not iPhone 3G.

On one of the comments, I’ve been accused of being “biased” against the iPhone. To prove that I’m not, I’ll even include commercials that’s put out by Apple. Enjoy. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7BmJwSwECU]

It’s kind of stupid but somewhat appropriate since iPhone 3G is launching tomorrow.

According to The Register, Apple has sent working prototypes of iPhones with hardware keyboards to senior executives at some wireless carriers to get their feedback. iPhone with keyboards? Wasn’t the whole appeal of the iPhone the fact that it was all touchscreen without any hardware buttons? Now, it seems they want to go after the [...]

The Swedish manufacturer of carrying cases for portable electronics, Krusell, has released their “Top 10″-list for June 2008. The list is based upon the number of pieces of model specific mobile and smart phone cases that have been ordered from Krusell during June 2008. Krusell’s list is unique due to the fact that it reflects [...]

According to the latest iPhone SDK, the developers have to agree not to develop real time route guidance or fleet management type of applications. Not sure exactly why Apple is doing this, but could it be that they already have a deal with large third party companies that already do this? (TomTom or Garmin?)

If you said Apple iPhone, you are wrong. According to IDC, RIM (Blackberry maker) had commanding 44% market share in Q1 2008 compared to iPhone’s 19.2%. Who’s number 3? Palm.