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"Boy have we patented it"

feedme@movieiphone.com — 2007-05-25T09:30:32-05:00

Unwired View has investigated the patents of the upcoming iPhone and reports this: ...Unwired View then goes on to report on patents relating to: ...Unwired View continues, "So Steve Jobs exclaimed during keynote “And boy have we patented it!”

GPS incorporated in the next iPhone

feedme@movieiphone.com — 2007-05-24T15:54:05-05:00

The next iPhone probably due out at Macworld or early spring of '08 will incorporate a GPS receiver chip closely matching the SiRFstarIII from SiRF Technology. Even though the StarIII’s power consumption is a bit higher than Apple would like it is considered the best chip for a mobile device of this kind, having the capability to receive signals from 20 different satellites simultaneously and a super fast First Fix Time. Because of the high expectations placed upon the iPhone, Apple is certain to use a chipset using Assisted GPS technology, which cuts down the time needed to determine a location using GPS.

Jesus Christ and the iPhone

feedme@movieiphone.com — 2007-05-23T13:07:54-05:00

Communities Dominate Brands article about the ensuing iPhone era: ...Yes, it probably will not be perfect at all, not the very first version (although it might be that too) but certainly in most major features, making calls, listening to voice mail, sending and receiving most messages, accessing the web, consuming music and videos - the iPhone will be supreme," Ahonen writes. ..."Much like the Western calendar marks time from before and after Jesus Christ, and how the computer world changed totally by the Macintosh - remembering that Windows is Microsoft's copy of the Mac operating system - I am certain that the mobile telecoms world will count its time in two Eras.

One of the most anticipated handsets ever in the wireless industry

feedme@movieiphone.com — 2007-05-23T13:00:38-05:00

According to Macsimum News: “The iPhone is one of the most anticipated handsets ever in the wireless industry, and we want to make sure that every drop of equity from the iPhone accrues to the AT&T brand,” AT&T spokesman Michael Coe told Reuters. ...The article begins by stating, "AT&T plans to speed up its re-branding campaign at Cingular wireless stores, seeking to raise AT&T’s profile ahead of the launch of the iPhone next month."

The FCC has certified the iPhone

feedme@movieiphone.com — 2007-05-17T14:40:50-05:00

According to MacDailyNews: ...Apple requests that the Commission withhold the following documents from public viewing for forty-five days after the date certification is granted: ...The fact that in the documentation it states that Apple has requested to withhold certain documents for forty-five days after the certification is granted suggests that the release of the iPhone is on schedule for the end of June.

AT&T mailing confirms iPhone tweaks

feedme@movieiphone.com — 2007-05-17T13:55:57-05:00

According to AppleInsider: ..."One product shot included in the e-mail shows new buttons in the Google Maps tool included with the phone that were briefly shown during Jobs' keynote at Macworld San Francisco. ..."This and other images also reinforced the change from Cingular to AT&T branding for the official launch and the title bar on the iPhone's screen."

Apple iPhone mad-rush stampede?

feedme@movieiphone.com — 2007-05-17T13:11:05-05:00

According to several reports, the anticipation of the release of the Apple iPhone is high with many wanting to be first in line to receive it. MacDailyNews states they have confirmed an official AT&T internal memo: ...According to MacRumors: ...But according to The Boy Genius Report, an internal AT&T document clearly states that the iPhone is not to be pre-sold:

First impressions - 5 minutes with an iPhone

feedme@movieiphone.com — 2007-04-21T15:58:50-05:00

t=mc00f-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B000MY2EL2&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"> ...At Mac360, Kate MacKenzie and Bambi Hambi had five minutes with the Apple iPhone at MacWorld and pen their impressions in My 5 Minutes Alone With Apple’s New iPhone. ..."Considering that there’s no hard drive inside, iPhone appears to weigh about the same as the low end iPod with video."

The iPhone is attractive to consumers and has "shaken the industry"

feedme@movieiphone.com — 2007-04-21T15:47:52-05:00

, Harris Interactive reports, "The iPhone is a revolutionary new product that has the potential to turn the technology world on its ear and with the anxiously awaited Apple® product expected to be available this June, Harris Interactive® recently took a quick pulse of American adults to determine how strong the buzz really is. Although iPhone is not yet a household word, 47 percent of respondents were aware of the product and a full 17 percent expressed interest in purchasing it, which makes for a pretty loud buzz from consumers for a product that isn’t yet available." ...About 17 percent say they would wait for their current wireless contract to expire before purchasing and 25 percent would purchase it - when their existing wireless carrier offers the iPhone.

Study shows 25% of high school stundents would buy an iPhone

feedme@movieiphone.com — 2007-04-10T09:24:12-05:00

In Forbes.com's article Ahead of the Bell: Kids Eat Up Apple, the Associated Press reports, "Apple Inc. continues to enjoy strong interest from high school students in both its iPod and new iPhone, according to results from a recent Piper Jaffray survey." ...Furthermore, 25 percent said they would shell out $500 to buy the device, which is set for release in the U.S. in June." In a client note, Gene Munster, a senior research analyst for Piper Jaffray, wrote, "'We believe that the teen demographic is a critical component of long-term growth in both markets, and Apple is clearly leading the category.'"

100 Million iPods

feedme@movieiphone.com — 2007-04-10T09:05:52-05:00

ie=UTF8&tag=mc00f-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000EPHPPE" rel="external" rel="nofollow" onclick="window.open(this.href); return false;">Apple's Speed Record, Rachel Rosmarin writes, "Apple marked yet another milestone in the iPod's five-and-a-half-year long march toward ubiquity when it announced Monday it had sold 100 million of the pocket-sized music players." Keeping in mind that the first iPod was introduced in 2001, Rosmarin continues, "It took Sony 13 and a half years to sell its first 100 million cassette playing units, and few other consumer electronics devices have passed the 100 million mark at all."

Hidden details about the iPhone

feedme@movieiphone.com — 2007-04-06T13:13:09-05:00

After going back over the keynote with a fine tooth comb, several hidden details surfaced and are presented in this video. ...The reviewer admits he can't make out what the icon is; I think it is the universal logo for "restaurants", a knife and fork, therefore the button is for finding nearby restaurants. ...

The iPhone will be a platform

feedme@movieiphone.com — 2007-04-05T09:43:38-05:00

t=mc00f-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B000MY2EL2&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"> ...Some good comments yesterday in Slate's The iPhone Wannabes by Paul Boutin. Paul writes, "When Jobs touts the iPhone as three devices in one, he's selling it short: It's a computer, not some limited, specialized gizmo.

Major day in history towards the elimination of DRM

feedme@movieiphone.com — 2007-04-02T12:44:10-05:00

MacDailyNews reports, "With DRM-free music from the EMI catalog, iTunes customers will have the ability to download tracks from their favorite EMI artists without any usage restrictions that limit the types of devices or number of computers that purchased songs can be played on. ...In this Jupiter Research article, Micahel Gartenberg states, "It is a good step forward for consumers but more importantly, it showed Apple at the forefront of acting as 'champion' for consumer interests. ...As Carl Howe wrote in this Blackfriar's Marketing article, "For Apple, it now has a deal that proves that Jobs' claim to oppose DRM is real and differentiates Apple's services significantly from the draconian DRM restrictions Microsoft places on its music and video.

The best "real time" look at the iPhone interface to date

feedme@movieiphone.com — 2007-04-01T09:26:28-05:00

t=mc00f-20&o=1&p=14&l=st1&mode=electronics&search=iphone%20accessories&fc1=000000<1=&lc1=3366FF&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" width="160" height="600" border="0" frameborder="0" style="border:none;" scrolling="no"> ...Of course, you can see by watching the interface why the iPhone is going to be such an exceptional phone -- as well as a mini-computer of sorts allowing you to surf the web, calendar appointments, and link to your contacts -- but also take a look at that large bright screen and imagine what a great personal video player the iPhone will be.

"Welcome to MOVIEiPHONE" website (classic Seinfeld episode tribute)

feedme@movieiphone.com — 2007-03-27T07:28:41-06:00

MOVIEiPHONE's movies won't be available until after Apple's iPhone is officially released, but we expect to have a short film or two available for a free download -- as a gift, per se -- in hopes that you'll check back with us when our movies are available for download from MOVIEiPHONE.com's site. ...The above excerpt was transcribed by Dan Coogan http://www.cooganphoto.com and was originally posted on The News Guys (Mike's) site http://www.geocities.com/tnguym. The actual Moviefone website can be found here.