The iPhone 4 was announced today during Steve Jobs’ keynote at WWDC and the world is taken by storm again.

Its flagship features are, of course, the extremely high resolution screen, video chat capability with FaceTime, and the sexy new form factor. But there’s more to the 4 than that, and even those seemingly self-explanatory new features deserve a closer look. Let’s see just what Apple’s done here with its biggest update to the iPhone since the original.

We’re all pretty familiar with the new body, since it was really the focus of Gizmodo’s exposé. In fact, that was pretty much the limit, since they couldn’t do much else with a dead, locked phone. But they examined it very closely and found it to be beautiful and metallic. Its new squared-off look is a signal from Apple that this is an entirely new phone, not just an iteration of the original. You might say this is the true sequel to the iPhone, the 3G and 3GS being merely refinements of the original design. Three years is a long time to stick with what was essentially the same design, especially for a company as chameleonic as Apple. A change was due, and the change is welcome.

The new design is more squared off, with a flatter back, creating a stronger shape in both your hand and eye. It’s not trying to hide the buttons, but rather showing off their careful placement and clean lines. I think the overarching themes here are power and superiority, rather than slickness. The glass on both sides, we found out in the closing video, is “almost as strong as sapphire crystal” and can deform pretty seriously without breaking. Good news to those of us afraid of exploding iPhones.

The previously reported dimensions are accurate: 4.5×2.31×0.37 inches. It weighs 137 grams, more than expected and slightly heavier than the 3GS. It’s similar enough in size and weight to the old one that you probably won’t notice the difference, but the new flat back and squared-off edges will either delight or bother you. I’m guessing delight.

The announcement that the steel rim of the phone is in fact the phone’s antenna nullifies concerns people had about potential signal blocking, like we have seen in several other Apple products.

The Display

The new 3.5-inch “Retina” IPS LCD display sports 326 pixels per inch, and is 960 by 640 pixels. They’re calling it “resolutionary.” Hmm — Apple puns. 960×640 will be a meaningless number to most people, but the resolution nerds among us will recognize three things about it right off the bat.

• It’s a higher pixel count than any other phone out there. Even the mighty EVO 4G is only 800×480, and at a larger screen size to boot. This means the iPhone screen is among the sharpest, if not the sharpest, in existence (and suggests a similar upgrade for the iPad once the LCD tech is scalable).
• It’s twice the original resolution. All the old iPhones were 480×320. By multiplying both of those numbers by two for the new resolution, Apple has ensured that all the old apps can run on the iPhone 4 with a simple 2x stretch filter. Very important for back-compatibility and taking advantage of the enormous number of apps in the store. Expect “HD” upgrades for your favorite apps, though, and expect to pay. Update: We got some full-size screenshots here.
• It’s very nearly iFrame. Surprisingly, though, the iPhone 4 records in 720p. Whither iFrame? Is Apple giving it up? I sure hope so. (update: nope, it’s there in iMovie instead of 480p)The Cameras

The new 5-megapixel rear camera is a decent improvement. I complained recently about cameras trying to resolve too much detail on a tiny sensor, and the iPhone camera will continue to to that, I’m sure, but the larger lens can only make things better. The backside illumination, too, should really improve low light performance, as well as the LED flash.

iMovie: We’ve written it up in a little more detail here, but essentially you’ve got a powerful mobile timeline-based movie editor. That’s pretty insane. The interface looks pretty simple; you won’t be cutting together feature films with this thing, but you could certainly edit a home movie, and of course it’s perfect for sticking together multiple shots from your iPhone. It’ll cost $5 in the App Store — which seems kind of weird until you realize that it’s really sort of a premium add-on, and its themes and assets are things some users would rather just not have clogging up their phone.

iOS 4

Too many improvements to mention here…

There’s also iBooks for the iPhone now. Not bad: the increased resolution puts the iPhone 4 almost in e-ink territory when it comes to sharpness of text, so this could be real nice. Native support for PDFs will be handy as well. Good news: all your iPad books will work on the iPhone 4 as well. No separate download or separate book.

It’s worth mentioning that IOS is already an OS, and one by Cisco to boot. It’s deja vu all over again!

iAd got another plug, and will be going live July 1st. Joy!

Inner gear

The iPhone 4 runs on the A4 processor, the same one that’s found in the iPad (or near enough). Jobs claims a 40% improvement in battery life due to the efficiency of the A4 (plus the 16% larger battery): 7h 3G talk, 6h 3G browsing, 10h Wi-Fi, 10h video, 300h standby. Nice. This will certainly be used for making better and faster apps, and you’ll be seeing a lot of that in new games. Speaking of which:

The iPhone already had an accelerometer setup that allowed for limited motion controls, but the new 3-axis gyroscope is “perfect for gaming” according to Steve. Take that, Nintendo! With the new screen and this improved controller, the iPhone may now actually be a credible threat to the big N.

Its output options are unfortunately limited compared with other devices: the dock connector will allow for a 1024×768 signal, which was nice in 2007. The iPhone 4 can play 720p files up to 30FPS, but HD output would have been nice as well.

Pricing and Availability

The new iPhone will be available on June 24th. It comes in black or white, and with a new contract, costs $199 for a 16GB version and $299 for 32GB. If your upgrade date is in 2011 (i.e. 1/1/11 or later) you can get the early update price, which is $399/$499. And of course you can always pay full price: $599/$699 with no contract at all. The 3G is being retired, and the 3GS will now be $99. The June 24th date is for the US, France, Germany, Japan, and the UK. The rest of the world will get it in July.

The Rechargeable Speaker Logitech S315i will blow you away with 20 hours of music when you use the power-saving mode.
That’s a full day’s (or night’s) worth of music without missing a beat. This little beauty powerfully reproduces your favorite songs with accurate highs and every note will be heard loudly and clearly.
A custom, full-range driver brings you crisp, sharp sounds. And since it’s rechargeable, this is a sleek and stylish speaker and goes with you wherever you go.
You can play and charge your iPod or iPhone with a dock connector. The result is a product that makes the most of your music. Go ahead. Play a song or two … or 300 … without recharging.

Get now the Logitech S315i and act quickly! It’s now available for US $ 49.99 (that’s 50% off its regular price!).

Let’s admit it, we can’t look forware for Zynga to release any Farmville sort-of for iPhone & iPod touch.
In the meantime, meet Ngmoco’s We Rule for iPhone.

In a nutshell, it’s a free game for iPhone in which you manage and rule (!) your personal medieval world!

Most elements in We Rule will be immediately familiar to Farmville fans: reign building starts right from harvesting field, selling products, gettin’ money and so on.
This is, of course, embedded in a sort of social world where you interact with lots of other users and trade crops/stuff with them.

[Via tiPhones.com ]

So you’ve got two iPods but only one power socket. What’s a gadget fan to do? Well just buy the Griffin Powerdock!

There isn’t much to say about the Griffin Powerdock, it’s just one of those devices that does exactly what it says it does: charge two iPods at the same time from one power source!

In the box you get a power cable with various country tips on it, the silver docking station that takes two iPods and a plethora of cradles to fit all manner of iPods from years gone by.

Charging your iPod(s) is as simple as dumping it in the dock and waiting for them to charge. With zero indication on the unit itself you do have to look at the iPod itself to see how much longer you need to charge for, but it’s not biggie.

With Griffin Powerdock Charging Station you get eight Universal Dock inserts to fit most iPod models that charge by dock connector so you don’t have to buy any extra connectors: just plug it in!

The Griffin Powerdock is available right now with 41% saving at US $ 29.55!

Here comes a trio of docking stations and speaker systems that you’re gonna love!
There’s something for anyone using an iPod, with a specific purpose for every moment of your life.
Little tip: you can get ‘em with substantial savings, so you’ll be even more glad to hear your iPod playing!

iHarley anyone? IHOME HDP66SC 2.1 Harley-Davidson Headlight Speaker System

iHome and Harley Davidson have teamed up to bring you a Harley-themed iPod/iPhone speaker and alarm clock, for those who like to display their allegiance by their bedside, in their kitchen, or anywhere else where a little music and Harley style is needed. This cool little system allows you to wake and sleep to your iPod, iPhone, or even authentic Harley Davidson motorcycle sounds–that ought to do the trick! Your iPod/iPhone charges while docked, and a remote control is also thrown in and you can use the HDP66’s auxiliary line-in jack to connect external MP3 players, CD players, and other audio devices.

The IHOME HDP66SC features an eye-catching Harley Headlight design to house its speakers, with the middle “headlight” displaying the time and other info. That middle headlight also happens to house a subwoofer, for a little Harley rumble in a small package.

The sound of a well-tuned Harley is a much-revered part of its mystique, and one thing is certain: it’ll wake you up. The HDP66 gives you the option to wake to authentic Harley Davidson bike sounds. Of course, for something more gentle, you can wake to your favorite iPod/iPhone tunes.

The IHOME HDP66SC is available for US $57.31 (a bargain, since you save $72.68 -56%)!

iTravel? iHome Portable Stereo Alarm Clock for iPhone/iPod

At home or on the go, iHome Portable Stereo Alarm Clock is a great way to listen to your iPod/iPhone music loud and in style. Housed in an attractive, fabric-wrapped protective shell, you can enjoy listening to your iPod/iPhone while it charges, or use the built-in alarm clock to wake and sleep to your tunes.

The iHome IP38’s Universal dock plays and charges most docking iPod models (in addition to using them for the alarm). So when you’re ready to hit the road, so is your iPod.

Available now at US $87.69, the iHome Portable Stereo Alarm Clock is a steal saving you 27% (that’s US $32.30)

iAwakening? iHome iP99BR!

iHome’s iP99BR was designed with iPhone users in mind, engineered to shield and avoid annoying iPhone/mobile phone GSM noise. That means no “airplane mode,” so you won’t miss calls while your iPhone is docked. Also, the iP99 is packed with lots of innovative features, including alarm settings to complement your lifestyle so you can wake to your own custom iPhone playlist at different times on different days, a remote that controls the unit and iPod menu functions, AM/FM radio with presets, programmable snooze settings, and SRS WOW for an enhanced audio experience.
With iHome’s Reson8 speaker chambers, you’ll be able to enjoy great stereo sound around the clock.

The iHome iP99BR it’s available for $129.95 (it’s $20.04 off its regular price).

The BackFlip is really simple, and simply a delight. The BackFlip is an iPhone case that serves the same purpose as the most popular rubber iPhone cases which have literally sold tens of millions of units. It has the same shock-absorbing qualities as rubber cases, as well as the sticky, non-slip performance so that phone doesn’t move when you put it down. However, the BackFlip goes way beyond the basic rubber case in that with the simplest yet ingenuous feature: it has a well-designed pop-out stand on its back.

With the stand, you can easily prop up the iPhone vertically or horizontally, making it easy to view videos, pictures, web pages or emails without needing to hold the iPhone. I view all sorts of content on my iPhone all the time, and always get tired of holding the phone. So I either end up laying it down flat – requiring me to tilt my head to see it properly – or having to MacGyver together some odds and ends to prop the phone up so I can view the content. With the BackFlip, you simply flip the stand out and voila, the phone is propped up instantly for viewing.

The BackFlip’s price won’t even set you back: it’s just US $ 29.95 !!!

Kodak has introduced the Pic Flick print and share application for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch.
Currently available only in the US, the free app allows users to wirelessly print images from their iPhone and iPod Touch on Kodak’s recently released Wi-Fi-enabled ESP 5250 All-in-One printer or upload them on the Easyshare W820 and W1020 wireless digital frames.

Kodak Company has introduced the KODAK Pic Flick App, a new, free Apple iPhone and iPod touch Device that enables consumers to upload pictures to a KODAK W1020 Wireless Digital Frame or print them wirelessly on the Kodak ESP 5250 Wireless networking multi-function printer/scanner/copier, which saves consumers an average of $110 a year on ink(1) and offers the lowest total ink replacement cost in the industry.(2)

“Pictures are a way of sharing the unique moments in our lives,” said Randy Brody, Vice-President of Marketing Inkjet Systems, Eastman Kodak Company. “The KODAK Pic Flick App provides a fast, easy and fun way to print, display and share within seconds of capturing a moment at home or away from home. Consumers can simply upload pictures to a nearby KODAK W1020 Wireless Digital Frame or send them to the KODAK ESP 5250 AiO Printer using their Apple iPhone or iPod touch.”

The KODAK Pic Flick App features include:

Print photos from 2×3 to 8.5×11 inches on the Kodak ESP 5250 Wireless networking multi-function printer.

“At Kodak, we believe pictures are meant to be shared and are committed to helping people do more with their pictures by providing solutions to make, manage and move images easily and effortlessly,” continues Brody. “With the KODAK Pic Flick App, we are helping consumers to print and share moments in the time it takes to make a simple phone call.”

The KODAK Pic Flick App is free and is available on the App Store.

Click here for more information and to download the app

Control the Viper SmartStart remote car-starting system under your hood from the easy-to-use, touch-screen interface right on your iPhone.

BestBuy has an exclusive on the new Viper SmartStart System, which can do a number of things for your wheels:

Bowers & Wilkins has never been one to play the bargain game, and the $399.95 price tag on its new Zeppelin Mini is evidence of that very fact.

Joining the award-winning B&W Zeppelin family is B&W Zeppelin Mini. It gives you everything you love about Zeppelin–incredible sound, intelligent design, elegant connectivity–in a smaller, compact package that’s perfect for desktops and bedside tables. Because even when your space is limited, it doesn’t mean your sound has to be.

The somewhat miniaturized iPod sound system is up for pre-order as we speak on Amazon, and we’ve heard directly from the company that it’ll be shipping out to US-based consumers in “early November.”

So, is a flashy design, a pair of 3-inch drivers, 3.5 millimeter auxiliary input jack, USB 2.0 port and a promise of a better tomorrow enough to pry those four Benjamins out of your hand?

B&W Zeppelin Mini’s new features? USB Streaming!

Music can be streamed direct from a PC or Mac via the USB socket. This means that any computer system can benefit from the improved sound quality and digital sound processing, offered by Zeppelin Mini’s Digital Sound Processing (DSP) and drive unit technology.

The USB connection in the back of the B&W Zeppelin Mini allows for:

• Audio streaming from iPod via docking arm
• Audio streaming from PC/Mac via mini USB connection located on back of the unit
• iPod/PC/Mac sync (when Zeppelin Mini is in standby): Synchronize iTunes and the docked iPod
• Firmware upgrades to keep product up-to-date with new iPhone/iPod releases

Pre-order here your Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini Docking Speaker for iPod!

Meet 3GJUICE: a whopping 1800 mAh battery with a new stabile 2A integrated circuit will recharge your iPhone or iPod in only 2,5 hours max. Yes, we got 30 minutes off.

The new version charges your iPhone 3G from 10% to 100% in max 2,5 hrs while you’re on the road. It’s still compact in size and can attach directly to your iPhone without the use of cables. 3GJUICE Deluxe, available right now, can be used while your iPhone in use.
There is no need to remove an iPhone case if it has an opening for the 30 pins connector.

The 3GJUICE Deluxe DeLuxe can hold a charge for many months when not in use. It has an OFF-button for real shut down.

With intelligent circuit (IC) and printed circuit board to avoid any damage to your iPhone 3G. The IC can handle 2A, most other models only 1A. This enables us to give you a very stable output and excellent battery efficiency. In lab tests, we made 85% efficiency, but hey, it’s only real life that counts. During tests in planes, cars, automobiles and public transport we achieved still 88% efficiency during hot and cold weather.

3GJUICE Deluxe features:

• top battery, stronger then any other cable less battery. 3GJUICE charges your iPhone from 10% to 100% in just 2.5 hours
• Use the 3GJUICE when the battery icon is in red. You can either continue to use the phone or wait 2.5 hours to have your iPhone totally charged
• Extra bonus: you can also charge all kinds of other Apple-players with the 3GJUICE: it charges all iPods of the third generation or higher
• Easily slips into glove compartment or pocket. Ideal as emergency battery because it’s a lion polymer and doesn’t suffer from memory effect
• With interesting backstory. The product is conceived by an irritated iPhone user who hated the battery life of his iPhone 3G.

3GJUICE Deluxe is available now for US $54.85, you save US $10.15 (- 16% !)

Ok, the iPhone doesn’t exactly score that high when it comes to battery life.
That’s why battery packs are becoming so popular!

The Kensington Mini Battery Extender Pack And Charger For Iphone And Ipod Provides A Go-anywhere, Backup Battery Pack So The Music And Videos Can Keep Playing. Rechargeable Battery Pack Extends Playing Time Up To 100 Hours Of Music; 21 Hours Of Video; 6 Hours Of Talk.

• Compatibility: iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod classic 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch; iPhone
• Power and charge your iPhone or iPod–extends play time up to 30 hours of music or 6 hours of video (on iPod nano 3G) or 3 hours of talk (on iPhone)
• Includes retractable USB charging cable
• High-capacity, rechargeable Lithium-Ion polymer battery pack for increased energy efficiency
• Small enough to keep connected to your iPhone or iPod

Features AC Power Adapter With Usb Allows You To Recharge Your Battery Pack Includes Dock Connector To Power And Charge Your Iphone And Ipod and it’s compatible With Any Ipod With Dock Connector.

The Kensington Mini Battery Extender it’s now US $28.48 (you save 43% off the regular price!).

Power to (iPod- and iPhone-)people!
When it comes to battery life no one’s safe these days: you see iPhone users stuck with neither cell nor music available!

So what?

Here comes a triplet of different apprach suitable to iPod, iPod touch and iPhone users (letting them save a bundle in the process!).

Here’s a really elegant solution to power shortage! Kensington Battery Pack and Charger for iPod; iPhone 1G, 3G!

Got a lot of music and videos on your iPod? The rechargeable Kensington Battery Pack and Charger for iPhone and iPod provides a go-anywhere boost of juice so that the music and videos can keep playing. Simply connect the lightweight Battery Pack and Charger to your laptop or notebook computer’s USB port to recharge it, and you’re ready to give your PDA, cell phone, iPod, iPhone, or other mobile devices the power boost it needs.

We’ve all been there: You’re away from home, your iPhone is dead, and you really need to call someone. Or maybe you just hopped on the bus, and the only empty seat is next to that lady who talks to everyone—and your iPod just ran out of juice. Kensington’s battery packs can come to your rescue, recharging a dead iPhone or iPod without the need for a really, really long extension cord.
The larger version comes with an AC adapter and a USB cable, so it can be charged from a wall outlet or from a powered USB port.

An array of five blue LEDs progressively lights up to indicate that the battery is charging, and a test button lights the array to indicate the charge percentage. Connecting it to an iPhone was cumbersome in a tight space, however, because the connector cable is more than 3 feet long. Fully charged, the larger battery pack will keep the tunes flowing for up to 100 hours—or ten hours of iPhone talk time.

The Kensington Battery Pack and Charger feature list:

• Compatibility: iPhone 1G, 3G; iPod classic 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod nano 3G
• Rechargeable battery pack extends playing time up to 100 hours of music, 21 hours of video, or 6 hours of talk
• AC power adapter with USB allows you to recharge your battery pack
• Includes dock connector to power and charge your iPhone and iPod
• Mini USB cable included to power and charge other mobile devices, such as cell phones, PDAs, and more

The Kensington Battery Pack and Charger tt’s now US $ 37.99 (and that’s 53% off regular price, so hurry up!)

For little more than US $ 10 you can get a road warrior kit for iPod along with regular power line charger, car charger, headsets, elastic armband, skin case plus LCD screen protector!

Check the Bargaincell kit: you get USB Data Cable + USB Car Charger + USB Home Charger + Black Rubber Silicone Skin Case + Elastic Armband + Clear Reusable LCD Screen Protector + White 3.5mm Stereo Headset for Apple Ipod Touch Itouch 8GB 16GB 32GB 2G 2nd Generation!

Wanna squeeze all the power you can from your battery?

If so, the 3GJUICE Black 2.0 1800 mAh/2A DeLuxe Version may come in handy!

Top battery, stronger then any other cable less battery.
3GJUICE Black 2.0 1800 mAh/2A DeLuxe Version charges your iPhone from 10% to 100% in just 2.5 hours. Remove the battery and your iPhone is charged 100%. Compact in size. Can attach directly to iPhone, iPod, iTouch without the use of cables. Can be used while iPhone/iPod is in use. No need to remove any cases when they have an opening for the 30-pin connector. Can hold a charge for 9 months when not in use. Has OFF-button for real shut down. 1800 mAh battery, strongest clip on battery in the world with no cables for the iPhone. Excellent quality with high-end parts.

Price for the 3GJUICE Black 2.0 1800 mAh/2A DeLuxe Version is now US $ 54.90 (16% saving)!

With the iLuv iMM173 alarm clock and dual dock for iPod and iPhone, you can charge your iPod and iPhone while you’re sleeping and wake up to your favorite FM station or tunes from your iPod or iPhone. Featuring two integrated docks, an FM tuner, a large and easy-to-read display, and powerful built-in speakers, this unique bedside alarm clock lets you choose how you wake up every morning while making sure your iPod and iPhone are fully charged for the day.

The iLuv iMM173 features two integrated docks that give you the option of charging up to two iPods and/or iPhones. Do this while you’re sleeping, and when it’s time to wake up, not only will your devices be fully charged, but you also can wake up to your favorite tunes.

And thanks to the system’s powerful built-in speakers and jAura acoustic speaker technology, you’ll get sound with depth and clarity that belies its small size, making this bedside clock ideal for the kitchen or other room in your house as well. Note: iPhones can be charged on both docks, but only one will be fully compatible while the other will show “airplane mode.”

If you’d like to listen to the news, weather, or the latest radio hits, the iLuv iMM173’s built-in FM radio uses PLL digital tuning technology to ensure crystal-clear reception. The radio offers eight programmable presets, so your favorite stations are only a button-push away.

Or, connect another source–like the iPod shuffle, portable CD players, or other MP3 players–using the auxiliary line input. A remote control lets you operate the iLuv iMM173 from across the room, and a handy magnet on the back of the unit holds the remote when not in use.

The iLuv iMM173 features a large easy-to-read LCD with a 10-level dimmer that lets you turn down the brightness at night when it’s time to sleep. The time is easy to set, and a simple switch lets you change between standard and daylight savings time.

Dual alarm clocks, which offer the options of waking up to a buzzer, FM radio, or your iPod or iPhone tunes, ensure that your bedmate also wakes up on time. The iLuv iMM173 also offers a sleep option that lets you fall asleep to the radio or your iPod/iPhone. Plus, the alarm clock has treble and bass controls.

Price, about US$ 92.

There’s a saying that 2 is better than 1. When 2 can get together it’s special. The new JVC NXPN7 clock radio is very special. It accommodates two iPod players side-by side with its integrated dual-dock technology, charging them simultaneously and offering playback from each through the dock’s speaker system.
Supplementing iPod playback is an AM/FM tuner, and adding to the unit’s versatility is a clock and timer. In addition, there’s an analog audio input for connecting other devices for playback.
Though the JVC NXPN7 handles two iPod players, it measures a mere 13 inches wide and will fit almost everywhere.
It features sleek and sophisticated styling, with a black cabinet and speaker grille, and controls arrayed clearly and logically in a band along the bottom. Adding a bit of flair are two illuminated strips, one under each docked iPod.
These can display one of nine colors - including white, blue, red and others. The included remote control features dedicated iPod control keys that simulate the iPod control wheel layout, so users are able to easily shuffle, repeat, scroll and select songs from the iPod menu. Back illuminated LCD Analog audio input lets you add other MP3 players if you don’t have an iPod Remote Control (also controls iPod when docked)

In the end: dual dock, great sound, nice look and lots of features!
Price? $99.99 (just one time, not two!).