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Macworld

iPhone 16GB Macworld, CA - 32 minutes ago In both hardware and software, the iPhone is a truly new creation. In the technology industry, we tend to call these "1.0 products," and many savvy ...

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The drawbacks outweigh the benefits.

a) The location tech in the current iPhone is much quicker. No matter what chip, even SiRFstar chips in full blooded GPSes take awhile to lock on. When using the very capable N95, I'd often drive across town or walk half way to my destination before I'd get signal lock.
b) I'd never use an iPhone as a car GPS. Not even with updated software. The amount of work and expertise that goes into a high end, 5+ generation Garmin is some serious stuff. The logic is all proprietary. It's not easy to do. And GPS antennas need to be somewhat pointed. If it's on your dash, it needs to be on the back. If it's for walking, it needs to be on the front. Which is it?
c) Battery life gets screwed when you keep the GPS on with constant updates.
d) These chips aren't exactly small, although they have been known to fit in things like Suunto watches. That going to make this thing thicker?

No thanks. Don't need it. I'm fine with the current location technology. It works for walking and that's all I need it for.

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Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds

In a move of unsurprising proportions, StyleTap announced today that it will be bringing its Palm OS emulator to the iPhone and iPod touch... officially. This basically means that every one of those precious Palm apps you couldn't live without will now be easily accessible via Apple's devices, thus seriously threatening the argument for keeping your Treo 600. Gregory Sokoloff, CEO of the company, said that the response to a video posted in February of a demo version of the software convinced them to take the plunge. Palm, now might be a good time to stun us with your new OS.

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Filed under: Cellphones

With all this hubbub floating around about the elusive 3G iPhone, let us not forget about the latest touchscreen smartphone to land at AT&T: LG's Vu. After getting official earlier this month, we were able to sit down with the Mobile TV-supporting handset and form a few opinions of our own. Here, however, we're interested in your take -- do you feel the $549.99 (or $299.99 on contract) price tag is reasonable for what you get? Are you pleased with the hardware / software? Are you feeling buyer's remorse like never before? Go on and spill it, we're all friends here.

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Filed under: Cellphones

With all this hubbub floating around about the elusive 3G iPhone, let us not forget about the latest touchscreen smartphone to land at AT&T: LG's Vu. After getting official earlier this month, we were able to sit down with the Mobile TV-supporting handset and form a few opinions of our own. Here, however, we're interested in your take -- do you feel the $549.99 (or $299.99 on contract) price tag is reasonable for what you get? Are you pleased with the hardware / software? Are you feeling buyer's remorse like never before? Go on and spill it, we're all friends here.

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ITBusiness.ca

iPhone will shake up Canada, analysts say Macworld, CA - 10 hours ago by Brian Jackson, ITBusiness.ca When Rogers Communications makes the Apple iPhone available in Canada later this year, the telecom firm is likely to offer ... More cell competition can't come soon enough Toronto Star all 3 news articles

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The Gazette (Montreal)

iPhone will shake up Canada, analysts say Macworld, CA - 1 hour ago by Brian Jackson, ITBusiness.ca When Rogers Communications makes the Apple iPhone available in Canada later this year, the telecom firm is likely to offer ... Worst of the Week: Oh Canada! RCRNews.com Whatever happens in the auction, the wireless user wins Financial Post Canada starts 2GHz wireless auction Electronista all 177 news articles

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While someone interested in finger-flicking Sprint's Instinct iPhone-foe when it launches June 20 would probably want a hearty data plan to get the most out of it, Sprint's going a step further and making you get one: Its lowest-end Simply Everything plan at $69.99 a month, which comes with unlimited web, email, GPS and other stuff (sans tethering), and 450 minutes talk time. (Though you can get unlimited chatting too for $99.99 total in what's probably the best of the four carriers' unlimited plans.) BTW, while CW says no set price, we were told $299 last month—hopefully this means it'll be even cheaper. Update: Yup, we added in some mo' details. [Computerworld via Unwired View]

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While someone interested in finger-flicking Sprint's Instinct iPhone-foe when it launches June 20 would probably want a hearty data plan to get the most out of it, Sprint's going a step further and making you get one: An unlimited $70-a-month data plan (it's apparently part-and-parcel with the Simply Everything plan). Still, we don't really like it when someone forces us to do anything, even if it is for our own good. More details as we get them. BTW, while CW says no set price, we were told $299 last month—hopefully this means it'll be even cheaper. [Computerworld via Unwired View]

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We have all heard the rumors about whether or not GPS functionality will show up on the new iPhone, but according to GigaOM it is a done deal. Their confirmation is based on two factors: private sources that claim a GPS contract for the iPhone was awarded to Broadcom and legal requirements put in place last year by the FCC regarding Enhanced 911. Even though GigaOM is a reputable source, I'm not ready to buy into iPhone GPS just yet. Sources are sources and I'm pretty sure E911 doesn't even need GPS. [GigaOM]

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