Category Archives: Gadgets

Belkin BreakFree

Now you can get the same kind of damage protection offered by Apple’s MagSafe power connector for your guitar and amp thanks to the Belkin BreakFree ($20; September 2008). Offering noise-free, dynamic sound, the Breakfree causes no audio quality issues, and works with standard quarter-inch TRS plugs. It’s the best way to keep the outputContinue reading “Belkin BreakFree”

Apple: 1 Million iPhone 3Gs Sold Over Weekend

Apple has announced that it sold its one millionth iPhone 3G on Sunday, just three days after its launch on July 11. The phone is currently available in 21 countries, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and theContinue reading “Apple: 1 Million iPhone 3Gs Sold Over Weekend”

iPhone App Store Hits 10 Million Downloads

iPhone and iPod touch users have downloaded more than 10 million applications from the App Store since its launch late last week, Apple has announced. The store, which launched with over 500 applications, now offers more than 800 apps, with more than 200 offered for free and more than 90 percent priced at less thanContinue reading “iPhone App Store Hits 10 Million Downloads”

Limited Edition Beatles iPod Coming to Bloomingdales?

Though the Beatles‘ music remains unavailable on iTunes, Bloomingdales may play host to the first official meeting of the Fab Four and Steve Jobs’ device. The department store has acquired the rights to Beatles images from Apple Records and will produce a series of T-shirts, jackets and accessories that bear images from posters and albumContinue reading “Limited Edition Beatles iPod Coming to Bloomingdales?”

Apple Confirms 8 AM iPhone 3G Launch, Posts ‘Where to Buy’ Guide

One week after AT&T announced it would be opening its retail stores at 8 a.m. local time on July 11 for the launch of the iPhone 3G, Apple has confirmed that its own retail stores will do the same. A new message on Apple’s retail website reads “iPhone 3G Coming July 11 at 8 a.m.”Continue reading “Apple Confirms 8 AM iPhone 3G Launch, Posts ‘Where to Buy’ Guide”

AT&T Announces iPhone 3G Pricing Plans

AT&T today announced its pricing structure for the next iteration of Apple’s iPhone — which you can plunk down money for come 8 am, July 11th. There’s not much that’s surprising here — new customers and those eligible for an upgrade will be able to nab the phone for $199 (8GB) or $299 (16GB), whileContinue reading “AT&T Announces iPhone 3G Pricing Plans”