Mobile Apple Me

An iPhone fan, Mat Brady, just created a mock-up design of what-he-called the iPhone ELITE. "Here's the new iPhone Pro, something that we don't expect at MacWorld 2009 at all. However, we do expect something like this to come at a later date. Why? Because it just makes sense," as Gizmodo wrote.

Mat wrote in his blog:

I think my email to Mr Jobs says it all really...

"Hi Steve,

As you can see I've made a few design suggestions to your iPhone.
I've held off getting an iPhone until it gets a better camera. (See pic)

Let me know when I can get rid of my N95.

Cheers,

Mat Brady"

He offers his dream features including: 60 GB memory, slide-out keyboard, true 16:9 screen ratio with 640x 360 resolution (just like Nokia 5800 Xpress Music already had) and front-facing camera.

Something missing? Tell us what you think!

The iPhone Dev Team recently streamed a live video demonstrating an unlock of the iPhone 3G. They chose to stream the video so that no questions to the authenticity would arise. Before demonstrating yellowsn0w, a member of the iPhone Dev Team by the name of MuscleNerd streamed a video explaining that the notch cut out of his SIM card was not a part of the unlock, but was used for earlier development.

Pinger is a new application that allows users to stay connected to friends in a number of ways using social networking services such as MySpace, Twitter and Facebook. Users can use Pinger to see the IM status of their friends and elect to call, text, instant message, email or even send a Facebook, MySpace or Twitter message, all from one simple menu.

Among all the rumors of the new iPhone Nano a photo that claimed to be the actual device surfaced. Later some photos that looked remarkably like the iPhone Nano surfaced of a knockoff device being currently sold in Thailand. The boxing of this knockoff device is identical to that of the original iPhone 3G. Snapture has managed to bring Xenon Flash to the iPhone 3G for the first time ever. The concept device gives of an instantaneous flash more than 100 times brighter than any conventional LED flash accessory.

Smudge has finally introduced their Remind Me application for the iPhone that we have been hearing about. For only $.99 you can get a really useful note application with plenty of different looks and interfaces. Mint.com has also released their financial management application into the App Store at no cost to users. Another patent that Apple has filed has surfaced and as usual this one is very exciting. The patent outlines gestures used when composing a text message. A downward gesture would then enter a return in the message. A swipe to the left would then delete one character.

Just when you thought the iPhone 3G could not get any cheaper AT&T goes and offers it for $99. Of course this price is for a refurbished version of the 8GB model and is only available with the signing of a new two-year agreement. Now the iPhone 3G is available to virtually anybody who would like one. Thanks to Citrix Receiver, Windows users can use Windows apps in their iPhone 3G. Citrix allows users to access their PCs Microsoft Windows operating systems from a remote location.

Fans of Japanese sushi will be happy to know the Sushi encyclopedia has been released for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The Sushi Encyclopedia will provide 82 pictures and descriptions of 82 different kinds of sushi as your culinary refference. Initially the Sushi encyclopedia will available in Japanese with an english version to soon follow. Now for only $2.99 iPhone owners can watch TV on their iPhone with the new TV application, called Television, for Apple iPhone and iPod Touch. This application is still not without flaws, videos are not live and a Wi-Fi connection is needed. All of the channels offered are already available for free on the Internet.

Yeah, this app lets you watch TV on your iPhone. Mobile software developer, Makayama, introduces new TV application, called Television, for Apple iPhone and iPod Touch. Will cost you  $2.99 in the App Store, this app will allow you to download pre-recorded content from a number of TV networks.

This application:

includes 20 English language channels, such as CNN, NBC, CBS, MTV, Comedy Central, VH1 and many more. British TV from the BBC, ITV and SKY. Australian, French and German channels are also included.

This app has some limitations: the television is not "live", requires Wi-Fi connection and does not work on a 3G network, all channels offered is already available for free on the web.

However, Television keeps you informed when on the go. No need to download the content like podcasts in iTunes first, just watch it instantly. On-demand.

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Are you a fan of sushi, Japanese cuisine? (Sushi is vinegared rice, usually topped with other ingredients, including fish, various meats, and vegetables.) It's a good news for you. Shogakukan, major Japanese publishing company is about to launch a virtual sushi guide for the iPhone for iPhone and iPod Touch.

You can grab the app by the end of this month in Apple’s App Store with 5 USD (450 yen/3.50 Euros).

The Sushi Encyclopedia will provide 82 pictures and descriptions of 82 different kinds of sushi as your culinary refference. Not sure whether it also contains sushi restaurant directories.

The first edition will be in Japanese, but the English version to follow.  Yeah, it's Sushi time! :-)

Asiajin via 3Gweek