Sky News have finally followed the BBC and ITN by launching a free iPhone app which brings Sky's news service direct to your iPhone.
The free iPhone app allows you to watch video news headlines, weather and showbiz news, on the go.
You can also use it to send your own news stories and pictures directly to Sky which is a UK first.
Our personal favourite news app has always been ITN but initial thoughts on this new app are extremely positive, especially the ability to watch video on the move - a feature missing from the ITN service. Only time will if it will replace ITN as a our favourite news app.
Thursday, 28 May 2009
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
T-Mobile Austria Leaks New iPhone!!
Further evidence that a new iPhone is on the horizon has been revealed by T-Mobile Austria who have inadvertantly suggested that Apple might be planning to launch a 32GB edition of the free iPhone.
The T-Mobile Austria website had put a holding page for the 32GB free iPhone up with a "coming soon" symbol. The mistake was quickly spotted and the offending page removed.
Of course this could have been an innocent mistake, but it does provide further evidence that Apple will announcing a new iPhone at their upcoming WWDC.
Apple already has a 32GB version of the iPod Touch, so that memory capacity is within the boundaries of a similar type of device, perhaps with Apple launching a 64GB edition of iPod Touch sometime later this year in order to minimise cross over between the gadgets.
The T-Mobile Austria website had put a holding page for the 32GB free iPhone up with a "coming soon" symbol. The mistake was quickly spotted and the offending page removed.
Of course this could have been an innocent mistake, but it does provide further evidence that Apple will announcing a new iPhone at their upcoming WWDC.
Apple already has a 32GB version of the iPod Touch, so that memory capacity is within the boundaries of a similar type of device, perhaps with Apple launching a 64GB edition of iPod Touch sometime later this year in order to minimise cross over between the gadgets.
Sunday, 24 May 2009
Latest iPhone Rumours
Only 2 weeks to go until Apple's WWDC on June 8th where it is widely predicted that Apple will announce the next generation iPhone. The latest rumour to hit the mill is that you will be able to download movies from iTunes directly on to the phone itself. This hasnt been possible with previous iPhones as the download speeds do not make it feasible, but the HSDPA capacity that the new iPhone is rumoured to have would mean this becomes possible.
Other rumours include the addition of OLED screen and 1.5 x current battery power over existing models. An OLED screen would certainly help with battery life but it is difficult to see how Apple could introduce this without making the price of the iPhone prohibitive (though readers of this blog who have already taken their first steps towards a free iPhone - see above - won't mind too much as this price wouldn't affect them!).
It has also been speculated by industry analysts that 16gb and 32gb models will be introduced priced at $199 (£125) and $299 (£190) resepctively - though again these prices are only for people who choose not to follow the 3 steps above to get themselves a free iPhone!
Finally a launch date of 17th July is hotly tipped which would allow Apple plenty of time from the date of the WWDC on 8th June to prepare for a worldwide launch of the new iPhone. Though it should be pointed out that there are a number of people predicting that there will be no hardware announcements at the WWDC and instead a seperate event to announce the new iPhone will be organised at the end of June to coincide with Steve Jobs return to action from illness. This would still allow a good 3 weeks to launch on 17th July, though obviously things would be a little tighter.
So, it seems likely that June 17th will be the date that we get our hands on the new free iPhone, but what exactly will we be getting our hands on? Roll on the WWDC!!!
Other rumours include the addition of OLED screen and 1.5 x current battery power over existing models. An OLED screen would certainly help with battery life but it is difficult to see how Apple could introduce this without making the price of the iPhone prohibitive (though readers of this blog who have already taken their first steps towards a free iPhone - see above - won't mind too much as this price wouldn't affect them!).
It has also been speculated by industry analysts that 16gb and 32gb models will be introduced priced at $199 (£125) and $299 (£190) resepctively - though again these prices are only for people who choose not to follow the 3 steps above to get themselves a free iPhone!
Finally a launch date of 17th July is hotly tipped which would allow Apple plenty of time from the date of the WWDC on 8th June to prepare for a worldwide launch of the new iPhone. Though it should be pointed out that there are a number of people predicting that there will be no hardware announcements at the WWDC and instead a seperate event to announce the new iPhone will be organised at the end of June to coincide with Steve Jobs return to action from illness. This would still allow a good 3 weeks to launch on 17th July, though obviously things would be a little tighter.
So, it seems likely that June 17th will be the date that we get our hands on the new free iPhone, but what exactly will we be getting our hands on? Roll on the WWDC!!!
Thursday, 21 May 2009
New iPhone / No New iPhone?!?!?!?
Bitterwallet are reporting that there seems to be some confusion about the new iPhone at the Carphone Warehouse. Apparently when a reader phoned CW to enquire about it they were told:
"that there is NO NEW IPHONE coming out. He suggested I sign up immediately to a £35/month contract for the current iphone and repeated that I SHOULD NOT go onto payg and wait for a new Iphone that is NEVER GOING TO COME OUT. Lovely chap."
Not that anyone for a moment thinks that a mobile phone salesman trying to clear stock of existing iPhones would ever lie, but when other branches were phoned with the same query different responses were received:
Eldon Square, Newcastle:
“I don’t think dates have been released yet, let me check on the internet. It doesn’t say, but I think it’s due for release in July, maybe later than that."
Kings Chase Shopping Centre, Bristol:
“It’s speculation, that’s all it is. Speculation. We haven’t been told there’s a new iPhone. It’s speculation. But it’s speculated that there’ll be a 32Gb handset with a 3.2 megapixel camera and FM radio built in. I can’t advise you whether you should buy now or not.”
Wharfside Shopping Centre, Penzance:
“To be honest, we haven’t been told yet. We’ll probably find out one to two weeks before release. We’re usually the last to know.”
So, is there going to be a new free iPhone this summer or not?! Well, the rumours (see posts below) are incredibly strong and consistent. It seems likely one will be announced either at Apple's WWDC on 8th June or if not at a seperate event at the end of June to coincide with the return of Steve Jobs from illness.
In either event, we recommend following the 3 steps above and getting started towards your new Free iPhone - whether that ends up being the newly released one, or the existing iPhone 3G it doesn't matter as long as it's free right!!
"that there is NO NEW IPHONE coming out. He suggested I sign up immediately to a £35/month contract for the current iphone and repeated that I SHOULD NOT go onto payg and wait for a new Iphone that is NEVER GOING TO COME OUT. Lovely chap."
Not that anyone for a moment thinks that a mobile phone salesman trying to clear stock of existing iPhones would ever lie, but when other branches were phoned with the same query different responses were received:
Eldon Square, Newcastle:
“I don’t think dates have been released yet, let me check on the internet. It doesn’t say, but I think it’s due for release in July, maybe later than that."
Kings Chase Shopping Centre, Bristol:
“It’s speculation, that’s all it is. Speculation. We haven’t been told there’s a new iPhone. It’s speculation. But it’s speculated that there’ll be a 32Gb handset with a 3.2 megapixel camera and FM radio built in. I can’t advise you whether you should buy now or not.”
Wharfside Shopping Centre, Penzance:
“To be honest, we haven’t been told yet. We’ll probably find out one to two weeks before release. We’re usually the last to know.”
So, is there going to be a new free iPhone this summer or not?! Well, the rumours (see posts below) are incredibly strong and consistent. It seems likely one will be announced either at Apple's WWDC on 8th June or if not at a seperate event at the end of June to coincide with the return of Steve Jobs from illness.
In either event, we recommend following the 3 steps above and getting started towards your new Free iPhone - whether that ends up being the newly released one, or the existing iPhone 3G it doesn't matter as long as it's free right!!
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
iPhone Inspired Doormat
Anyone who has already received their Free iPhone from Free iPhone 4U will know how great they are, but we're not sure what we think about people who love them so much that they would get one of these!!
Yes, it would be hilarious if someone tried to unlock your door by sliding the doormat - but that doesn't mean you don't love your iPhone far too much!! It's OK, we understand!
Yes, it would be hilarious if someone tried to unlock your door by sliding the doormat - but that doesn't mean you don't love your iPhone far too much!! It's OK, we understand!
Sunday, 17 May 2009
Get a free car and a free iphone!!
Yes that's right!! Our free iphone agents Freebie Jeebies are offering a competition right now where in addition to getting your free iphone, you can also win a brand new Ford Fiesta!!
All you need to do is sign up to Freebie Jeebies, complete an offer (like above) and get at least one friend to complete an offer just like you have done. This will get you one entry in to the competition. Every extra friend you get to sign up will get you an extra entry into the draw!!
The competition runs from midnight tonight until December so plenty of time to gets lots of entry as well as getting yourself you free iphone!!
Full details are found here on Exceem, the free gift forum.
All you need to do is sign up to Freebie Jeebies, complete an offer (like above) and get at least one friend to complete an offer just like you have done. This will get you one entry in to the competition. Every extra friend you get to sign up will get you an extra entry into the draw!!
The competition runs from midnight tonight until December so plenty of time to gets lots of entry as well as getting yourself you free iphone!!
Full details are found here on Exceem, the free gift forum.
iPhone v Pre
The Palm Pre Blog have posted a comparison of the specifications of the Palm Pre and upcoming new iPhone here.
Of course the new iPhone's specifications have not been confirmed yet and the comparison is based upon generally accepted rumoured specifications. Whilst they are very similar I think the bigger screen and memory on the iPhone seal the deal for me.
Plus the fact that you can get an iPhone for free above!! What do you think?
Of course the new iPhone's specifications have not been confirmed yet and the comparison is based upon generally accepted rumoured specifications. Whilst they are very similar I think the bigger screen and memory on the iPhone seal the deal for me.
Plus the fact that you can get an iPhone for free above!! What do you think?
New iPhone 2009 specifications!
According to a leak from a source in China (where the iPhone is manufactured), iPhone model MB717LL 9 (the new version due in June) will have a 600MHz processor (the current one is a 400MHz unit), 256MB of RAM (double the current 128MB), 32GB of flash storage, a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, a digital compass, and an FM radio. The leak goes on to say that the basic shape, screen size, and battery will all keep as in the current 3G model.
So, how true is this leak likely to be? Well, with the exception of FM there is nothing particularly grounbreaking or unusual in there. These features are only a small step up from those alreasy present so it's not a stretch of the imagine to believe they could be true.
Plus there is plenty of evidence on the internet to suggest that a digital compass will be making an appearance, and leaks that millions of 3.2mp camera units have been bought up by Apple suggests that the camera will finally see a (small) upgrade.
With the WWDC only a few weeks away I'm sure we will all be put out of our misery soon enough and find out exactly what Apple has in store for use! Whatever that may be Free iPhone 4u will be bringing you the tools to get your own free iPhone, sign up above today to get a head start!
So, how true is this leak likely to be? Well, with the exception of FM there is nothing particularly grounbreaking or unusual in there. These features are only a small step up from those alreasy present so it's not a stretch of the imagine to believe they could be true.
Plus there is plenty of evidence on the internet to suggest that a digital compass will be making an appearance, and leaks that millions of 3.2mp camera units have been bought up by Apple suggests that the camera will finally see a (small) upgrade.
With the WWDC only a few weeks away I'm sure we will all be put out of our misery soon enough and find out exactly what Apple has in store for use! Whatever that may be Free iPhone 4u will be bringing you the tools to get your own free iPhone, sign up above today to get a head start!
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