Apple Bluetooth Headset receives feature reduction

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Apple iPhone Bluetooth Headset then (Dock included), and now (no Dock for you! Starting with the Keynote at Macworld Expo 2007, the iPhone Bluetooth Headset never got much attention. That's a good thing, because it sucked. The web page for the headset at the Apple Store was filled with comments about poor reception, static, popping, or just dying after a couple days of use. Submitted by: john247 | Visited 4 times | Comments 0

♦ Nokia BH-803-Touchy Bluetooth Headset

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Nokia is also announced new Bluetooth headset. The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-803 features stainless steel details along with a sleek design and the usual ear loop for a comfortable fit. The Nokia BH-803 featues a touch-sensitive volume control as well as voice dial activation. It was previously slated for pricing between €140-160 excluding taxes and subsidies.  Loading... Submitted by: nevalex - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Apple MacBook: Change is in the Air

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The Apple MacBook Air has been a ground-breaking first-generation product (in my opinion). So, what will Apple do to top it when an update comes later this year? There are some telling indicators already. This is what I expect--and hope for--as a user. First, a disclaimer. I am not an Apple fanatic. The MacBook Air is the first Apple product I have ever used for more than a few days. Submitted by: davcheong - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Opinion: Apple TV as a TiVo-killer

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Almost 15 years ago, Apple did design an Apple Interactive Television Box, but it never emerged from the prototype stage. Ten years ago, a project code-named Columbus was rumored to be a set-top box but turned out to be the iMac; it was hard to be disappointed. Finally, in 2006 Apple shipped its first set-top box, the Apple TV (). After such a long buildup, it was bound to be a disappointment. Submitted by: BlohG - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Friday afternoon Apple links, pre-Father's Day edition

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This Friday's Apple links includes a memorial for Apple's iCards, screenshots of the Apple Design Awards winners, frustrations with the iPhone SDK program, Fake Steve Jobs' career plans, Kathy Griffin and Woz (again), deals on MobileMe, observations on the 3G iPhone's dock (or lack thereof), Google's relationship with Apple, and the FCC. Read More... Submitted by: SinanCan - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Bluetooth headset has a frickin' laser pointer

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We're convinced that this gadget was invented by Dr. Evil fans simply for the shark references: It's a Bluetooth headset from Brando (of course) that comes with a built-in laser pointer. It actually could come handy for PowerPoint presentations, though we'd recommend taking it off your ear before using the pointer to avoid looking like a trained seal. As for the headset... Submitted by: Mia - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Sorry, but Apple can't do everything right

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Some people want us to believe that Apple doesn't do anything wrong. In fact, those same people usually believe that each and every product Apple has ever created has easily surpassed the quality and beauty of all of its competitors. Surely they would like you to forget the Apple Newton and the '90s, and invariably they'll forget that the company's Apple TV is hardly a success. But alas... Submitted by: gorentals - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ iPhone 3G playing hard to get

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Updated at 10:04 a.m. PDT to correct the total number of Apple stores there were checked for iPhone availability. The total is 188. These days, Apple has enlisted a widget to deliver its bad news. According to a man who checked all 188 Apple stores via the company's iPhone Availability widget, the iPhone 3G is in very short supply, says Fortune 's Apple 2.0 blog. In total... Submitted by: bart_w - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Climate Counts: Apple lags on climate change policy

1 vote	Apple is still struggling to improve its reputation with various environmental organizations. In response to criticism largely leveled at the company by Greenpeace, Apple CEO Steve Jobs posted a lengthy "letter" last year detailing Apple's current and future commitment to various environmental initiatives. This year... Submitted by: Agni - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Video: Psystar makes a convincing fake Apple

1 vote	It runs Apple's Mac OS X Leopard, but doesn't look anything like an Apple computer and certainly doesn't come with an Apple price tag. On Monday's edition of the Daily Debrief... Submitted by: yallabrmga - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Apple tech support ranks #1 yet again with Consumer Reports

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While Apple rarely receives a "best buy" rating from Consumer Reports, ostensibly due to price, the magazine has historically rated its tech support top notch. As pointed out by the Mac Observer, the latest round up from Consumer Reports keeps Apple in the top spot, with Lenovo a distant second for laptops and Dell and even further distant second for desktops. Submitted by: sauravgr8 - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Talk hands-free with Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth headset, $64

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(Credit: Aliph)Rumor has it Aliph will soon be releasing an updated version of its uber-popular Jawbone Bluetooth headset, but you can grab the original for just $64 (plus shipping)--a pretty solid deal considering that stores like Best Buy sell it for $129. Renowned for its fashionable design and unparalleled noise-canceling capabilities, the Jawbone earned an 8.7 rating from CNET. Submitted by: bestija - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Apple looks to expand music on iPhone, labels look to cash in

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According to a report on New York Times' Bits blog this morning, Apple is in negotiations with the major record labels to expand some musical features of the iPhone. Though a deal has not been reached, anonymous label executives say that Apple wants the deals finalized for "a big launch in June," when Apple is widely expected to announce next-generation iPhone hardware. According to the report... Submitted by: InfoSmith - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Apple: 1 million 3G iPhones sold since release

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The iPhone 3G is displayed at the Apple store at The Grove in Los Angeles, California. Apple said it has sold 1 million iPhones in the three days following the release of the 3G model. NEW YORK (AP) — Apple said Monday it has sold 1 million iPhones in the three days following the release of the latest model on Friday. "IPhone 3G had a stunning opening weekend," said Steve Jobs... Submitted by: BlohG - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Apple designer Ive collaborates with Pixar on new character

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From what Steve Jobs has said recently, it doesn't look like Apple designer Jonathan Ive will become the CEO of Apple anytime soon. That may not be a bad thing, since Ive seems to have plenty to keep him busy for now. When he's not designing shiny new Apple products, Ive has been lending his talents to Pixar, and providing design input on a character in the upcoming film WALL-E. Submitted by: Dmak02 - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ iPhone 3G First Take

1 vote	The 16GB Apple iPhone 3G(Credit: Apple) Photo gallery: iPhone 3G Almost one year after the original Apple iPhone went on sale, Apple CEO Steve Jobs has announced a 3G version of the device, finally putting to rest months of rumors and speculation. Submitted by: kocaarslan - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Verizon launches the LG Decoy

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Verizon Wireless and LG announced the availability of the LG Decoy, the first handset featuring a built-in detachable Bluetooth wireless headset. The back of the phone is a docking port for the Bluetooth headset, so you can pull it out whenever you need it. The device features a large 2.2" mirror-like LCD, 262K color TFT, 240 x 320 pixels... Submitted by: Digital_Designer - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Apple rebates: A great side effect of doing it all yourself

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Apple recently announced a back-to-school promo that basically gives students a $299 8GB iPod touch for free after rebate with the purchase of any Mac. Since I just sacrificed my MacBook Pro in the name of a MacBook Air last week (still within Apple's 14-day return policy), I went back to my local Apple Store to get in on the deal. Submitted by: Fewski - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Power your Air with the Sun

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QuickerTek solar panels for MacBook Air fold up to a rectangle about 10.5 inches. A new solar panel kit for the MacBook Air will both charge and power the laptop at the same time, QuickerTek announced Tuesday. The Wichita, Kansas-based company that sells accessories for Apple devices, calls this latest portable solar power gadget the Apple Juicz MacBook Air Solar Charger. Submitted by: hwould - Visited 27 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ US smartphone market share down for Apple in 2008

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There is what appears to be bad news for Apple and the iPhone, according to NPD through the Associated Press. After claiming 27 percent of US market share during the last quarter of 2007, Apple has fallen to 20 percent in the first quarter of 2008. In contrast, Apple's two main competitors making smartphones, RIM and Palm, both saw gains. For Palm... Submitted by: kwok - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment