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5 MP Camera a Go For iPhone 4G

According to OmniVision, they’ve secured 5 MP CIS orders for the next-generation Apple iPhone device, expected to be released  in the second half of 2010, which would sort of coincide with other rumors we’ve been hearing about WWDC. OmniVision was also the supplier for the 3.2 MP CIS of the iPhone 3GS. This would pretty much coincide with the general direction Apple has been heading, with a significant iPhone launch every year or so, featuring steadily increased specs. The same... Continue reading

Owle Bubo Mount Transforms Your iPhone Into a Camcorder

So the iPhone 3GS finally brought video to the world of the Apple phone, but there’s only so much you can do with the phone’s very uncamcorder-esque form factor and crappy lens. The Owle Bubo Mount not only provides a more stable method of holding the iPhone as you record, but provides a 37 mm macro lens, a real upgrade from the stock lens. Link [via]

Apple to Hold WWDC 2010 on June 28?

Rabid as Apple fans are, there’s already talk about when Apple will hold their annually anticipated developer’s conference. The Moscone Center schedule holds the secrets, revealing a “Corporate Event” scheduled from June 28th, 2010 until July 2nd, a moniker often employed by Apple to keep their events hidden until weeks before the event takes place. So mark your calendars, but do so with a grain of salt for now. Though also note, that the three-year anniversary of the iPhone’s nationwide... Continue reading

Playboy Launches Boobless iPhone App

Playboy without the titties is sort of like Gearfuse without the glaring grammatical errors and amateurish writing, it just doesn’t hold the same charm without it. Unless you’re one of those men who buy Playboy for the articles, the Playboy iPhone app will likely be nothing more than an aggravating tease. The closest thing you’ll get is some sexy non-nude shots and a few cropped pics. Link [via]

iPhone Christmas Ornaments

Even at Thanksgiving dinner, my iPhone was no more than a few inches from me at all times. Me and the Apple device are pretty inseparable, for better or for worse. So you can bet your tushy that the phone will not be leaving my steely paws even as I open up my Christmas presents. So intense is my obsession that I completely plan on covering my tree in these iPhone Ornaments available for a limited time on Etsy. You... Continue reading

iPetals Solar iPhone Charger Concept

Resembling some sort of Steve Jobs’ approved sunflower, Mac Funamizu’s iPetals is an elegant and fun method of charging your iPhone through the dasterdly power of the sun. Harness those UVs! Yeah! Dig, dig, dig! Excuse me for that outburst. I knew I shouldn’t workout right before I post.

World’s First iPhone Orchestra to Debut December 9

The iPhone had already proven itself to be capable of unique musical instrumentation in its own right, but this iPhone orchestra is taking classical music to the next level. Students of the University of Michigan were offered the chance to take a course entitled “Building a Mobile Phone Ensemble.” Students were encouraged to use the phone’s touch-screen, microphone, GPS, compass, wireless sensor and accelerometer to create a one-of-a-kind musical instrument. On December 9, the class will debut as a single... Continue reading

Yes, In Fact I Do Take Credit!: The Square Adds Card Functionality to the iPhone

Independent business owners always have the issue of accepting credit cards. First you have to actually set-up a merchant account, than you have to purchase all of the scanning equipment. It’s almost not worth the trouble, despite the fact that no one uses cash these days. The Square plugs right into the bottom of your iPhone and allows you to accept credit card payments on the go. Developed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, The Square plugs right into your iPhone... Continue reading

How To Attach A DSLR Lens to Your iPhone

The Phone-O-Scope, by iPhone mod extraordinaire Bhautik Joshi, is an optical coupler which allows you to attach an SLR lens to your iPhone. If you’ve been looking for a way to add some DSLR power to your camera phone, an app probably isn’t the way to go, especially when you can get the real thing with a roll of duct tape and a little tinkering. The lens adds some really powerful SLR features, such as vastly improved DOF.

The World’s Most Expensive iPhone

Anybody have around $3.8 million laying around? I’m a few bucks short. You know, tax and all. The iPhone 3GS Supreme is encased in 271 grams of 22ct solid gold. Featuring a front bezel brandishing 136 flawless diamonds, a total of 68 cts and the rear apple logo, set in solid gold, has 53 flawless diamonds totaling 1 carat total weight. The home buttons is a jaw-dropping single cut 7.1 cts diamond. While their are certainly a fair share of... Continue reading