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iPhone 3G S specs: 600MHz CPU, 256MB of RAM

Apple is pretty clever with the hard data of the iPhone 3G-S, but apparently T-Mobile Netherlands has not the message - it is only a book information page with a list of 256 MB of RAM and a 600 MHz CPU. This is from 128 and 412MHz in the first generation and 3G, and it is in fact exactly what was said. Of course, the 3G-S, that the new PowerVR SGX graphics support OpenGL ES 2.0, so the overall speed of promotion is probably more than just pure clock speed, but we will find for sure if our hands on one.

iPhone 3G S and OpenGL ES 2.0 ?

If we are reducing the differences between the old school meat 3G and 3G-S yesterday, we have an assumption about the support for OpenGL ES 2.0 API for 3D graphics based on the 3G iPhone in the iPhone 3.0 OS SDK beta versions of several. It is, however, that the graphics processor for 3G-S - the PowerVR SGX - supports hardware acceleration of OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0, while the pedestrian zone PowerVR MBX in iPhone 3G supports only 1.1.

What does this mean for you? OpenGL ES is a lightweight version of OpenGL, a library with powerful real-time 3D API, many modern mobile phones and other handheld devices to support the former specification 1.1, 2.0, but is less common - the things that begins with the support of a Notch complex textures and shading operations, which basically means writing to support the games, which are more badass. Here is the problem, but for OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0 are completely incompatible with all other applications should be in support of the two if they are to be consistent to the maximum. Some 2.0-simply does not run on a 1.1-only device and not so good - it will not work.

This is interesting. The App Store has already broken a little with some applications are not available for users of iPod Touch (Dialer, for example), but in the language of the Apple iPhone SDK documentation leads us to believe that ultimately the company intends to begin, as you can even split between the models of the iPhone, perhaps as soon as the S 3G was released. This means that enables applications that run only on 3G-S is written that it made use of OpenGL ES 2.0 and 1.1 do not offer a fallback:

“When developing your application, OpenGL ES, the first question we must answer is whether their implementation supports OpenGL ES 1.1, OpenGL ES 2.0, or both … your application please contact OpenGL ES 1.1 support if you want all e iPod touch. ”

Realistically, it was obliged to pass; platform is that the hardware is always better, and it is difficult paralyzingly to require that all applications are compatible with all product-platform, regardless of age - especially when it comes , gambling. We imagine this is a problem with applications using the 3G-S ‘other features such as magnetic-and video-recording support, too. Question: How is a game that should (or compass, we assume), a persistent 3G owners shelling a few hundred dollar to?mulates stubborn 3G owners shelling out a few hundred dollars did not intend to?

Google Reader for iPhone

Ever since the birth of Twitter (and the various Twitter Apps like Twitterific, Tweetie and Twittelator), I have had a falling out with reading news via Google Reader, due to the fact that I could only share items with my fellow gReader geeks (and not my Twitterholic buddies).

While hooking up my Google Reader account with Friendfeed helped solve this issue, I always loathed the “RSS delay” which resulted in 10 tweets posted at once, instead of tweeting whenever I discovered an interesting link.

Thanks to an iPhone app by Ebisu Soft called RSS Flash G, I can easily share interesting links directly with the twitterverse, as well as my Google cultic friends on gReader.

While RSS Flash G does have a limited free version available, you might want check out this review of the Good, the Bad and the Buggy before deciding to part ways with 299 pennies.

News Source:

http://www.blogherald.com

SlingPlayer for iPhone rejected at AT&T’s request?

Some feared it might happen, others thought it would pass with flying colors, but unfortunately we’ve got a tip that tries to shed some light on the situation. This was from an anonymous tipster and we’re posting it for information sake. We’ve already reached out to Sling Media PR, so in the meantime, while we wait, here’s what we’ve been told:

The application (SlingPlayer for iPhone) conformed to every single Apple guideline for applications and user interfaces, etc. The reason it was denied (actually denied today if our tipster is to be believed) was because of an executive decision on Apple’s end. AT&T had asked that the app be rejected due to worries about bandwidth consumption (this doesn’t make too much sense given that other devices has been using SlingPlayer Mobile for a long time…).

What do you guys think? We’ll update this when we hear more!

News Source: www.boysgeniusreport.com

iPhone OS 3.0 beta 3 released for developers

Right on schedule, Apple has released a new version of their beta 3.0 OS. We’re waiting for you guys to chime in about it, but in the meantime, if you’re a registered iPhone Dev, get your download on, ok?

News Source: www.boysgeniusreport.com

Google goes after iPhone 3.0 with Android 1.5

Google’s Android team releases a sneak peek at the next version of the Android software development kit, which integrates most of the features that were developed by the Cupcake development branch: Cupcake has been a parallel development effort that focused on future features of Android while the Android team was busy converting the core code branch into open source. Upcoming features include a cleaned up UI with an on-screen soft-keyboard, several performance improvements as well as a new Linux kernel version.
News Source: www.tgdaily.com

Scosche ReCoil iPhone Charger Now Available

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Scosche announces availability of their reCOIL retractable car charger for the iPod and iPhone. $29.99 will get you a retractable charger that you can use in your car. I like the idea that I won’t have loose cables laying around and getting tangled.

News Source: www.the-gadgeteer.com

Office for iPhone finally on the way?

A comment by Microsoft’s Steven Elop that suggested that a version of Microsoft Office is being developed for the iPhone has generated waves of excitement around teh Internet. While Apple’s handset packs comprehensive enterprise features, including support for viewing Office documents out-of-the-box, the lack of an editing capability cripples the iPhone’s usability in corporate environments. The question is: Will it ever become a reality?
News Source: www.tgdaily.com

iPhone Next-Generation

While this iPhone next-generation render doesn’t have a slide-out keypad, it is however, “flatter, even more tapered and slender version of the current one.” Hopefully, Apple does actually release a new iPhone sometime this summer that builds upon its predecessors.

The market keeps growing with what they have now, so it won’t make sense for them to go through a radical design change just yet.

News Source: www.techeblog.com

Skype for the iPhone and the BlackBerry gets official

It is officially official,  Skype will be launching an iPhone version of its popular VoIP software on Tuesday and a BlackBerry version in May. Skype for the iPhone will be the standard run of the mill Skype application with an interface consistent with the iPhone’s slick UI. As with the desktop version, Skype to Skype calls will be free, while Skype to traditional numbers will incur a nominal fee. The VoIP service will require access to a Wi-Fi network and will not run over a cellular connection. Additionally, the iPhone version of Skype will also support chatting and, thankfully, this feature will be available via a cellular connection. There’s also several unique features including the ability to use the camera hardware to capture a photo or to pull in a picture from your photo album for use within the Skype application. Incoming conference calls can be accepted but the ability to initiate an outgoing conference call is not yet available. Not surprisingly, video calling will also not be available in these upcoming mobile versions but is reportedly being considered for future releases for the iPhone and other handsets. Best news of all, the Skype app for the iPhone will be available from the App store for free. Sorry BlackBerry users, but no additional information on the BlackBerry version yet. With a launch slated for May, you all may have to wait until WES rolls around. Hit the jump for a few more screen grabs.

News Source: www.boysgeniusreport.com