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Pricing an iPhone app can be a very strategic process. This article goes over the price points and revenue models that are commonly used for iPhone apps. $0.99 - $1.99 "Impulse" Pricing Model About half of the iPhone apps in the Top 100 cost $0.99 and there is a direct reason for this. It is because this is the price in which users are most likely to make impulsive purchases for an application that looks appealing. We recommend using this model when your application simply "nice to have". These are applications are are mildly entertaining, solve a very basic problem, and were easy to create. But also keep in mind that low priced iPhone apps need to be of high quality to gain consumer interest. $4.99...

When the iPhone was released, it offered a multi-function device that can do pretty much anything in terms of media distribution and display. You can go from answering the phone to playing a touch screen game, then further on to watching a movie. Well, with all these functions, you begin to think what the best iPhone case is that will allow your iPhone to remain functional, while being secured and snug. Since the iPhone was released, one of the most popular uses are to watch movies purchased from iTunes. The general idea is that you hold the iPhone in order to watch the movie, but this can be quite annoying for those not trying to monopolize their hands or have to perch the iPhone against an...

If you are among the many iPhone and iTouch users who have been waiting patiently, or impatiently in some cases, for iPhone SIP client applications to become widely available, stable, and user friendly then you are probably pretty happy right now. With the recent announcement by Skype of its iPhone SIP client app and Apple’s decision to begin supporting third party developers of iPhone SIP client software, times have changed. Every day new iPhone SIP client options are coming on the market and diehard iPhone users can even get their iPhone SIP client apps directly from the iPhone store if that’s the way they want to go. There are many other places to download iPhone SIP client apps as well. For...

For iPhone developers, creating barriers to competition is a good strategy to prevent other developers from copying their idea or replicating their application. In this article I will give you an insight into how iPhone developers use their abilities to prevent this type of competition from entering the market. Coming up with a winning iPhone app idea is like coming up with any idea for a new business. The competition is always looming over a iPhone developers head and it's in their best interest to prevent any other companies from competition with their application. A barrier to entry is the degree of difficulty for another business to enter the market and begin creating revenue. High development...

There seems to be a lot of confusion around the iPhone 3G, and how to unlock it. There are tons of websites claiming/misleading that they can unlock the iPhone 3G with a software solution - they cant! There is no software unlock available yet for the iPhone 3G, anywhere! No matter what your friend says, or what that website claims to do - it is impossible to Unlock an iPhone 3G with software. There is however a hardware SIM unlock for the iPhone 3G - it's just as easy to install, doesn't require any modding of your iPhone or SIM card and it works with all firmware versions. - I will talk more about this method later on, need to explain some more about the software unlock while we're still on that...

Macintosh is what the users would always prefer when it comes to graphic software and other designs rather than a PC. Internet now is not just for graphics but all sorts of technological portal when it comes to data intensive, business and marketing, graphics or even just about the simple things that may not need graphical interface. When starting out in the realm of website building, we find the majority of software tools are designed for PC-based systems and operate online. Software for building websites in other systems such as Linux are rare. However, if you dig a little deeper Macintosh web builder can be found either online or directly from a software provider. The Macintosh web builder is...

Have you heard someone say "there's no such thing as a free lunch"? more times than you care to remember. On the plus side, those people are completely incorrect. The Apple iPhone 3G is one of the most popular cell phone technologies in history, and unless you have been living under a rock you have most likely heard about it. The Apple iPhone 3G is so desired after, that retailers often have a difficult time keeping them in stock, and when the latest 3G iPhone was released, the were selling for thousands of dollars on leading online bargain sites. You may wonder how this is relevant to you. Ok I am here to help you see where and in which way you can find an 3G iPhone of your own totally free if you...

There's no question that the CECT i9 is a best seller today. It's a great phone and I often write about it. I'm often asked how it compares to many other phones such as Apple's iPhone or other popular CECT phones like the SciPhone i68, the T32 / M88, and the original P168. I'll compare this phone to other models in this article in an attempt to help you decide if it's a good fit for you.i9 Versus The iPhone: Of course, the basic difference between these two is that the clone is contract free. It will work with any GSM carrier which uses a sim card. You can do most anything with the knock off that you can do with the original. And, there are a few bonus features too. The knock off is a dual...

I often write about the newest, popular iPhone clones. Recently, I'm getting a lot of emails and questions about "the new SciPhone i9." Sometimes, I'll ask "which one do you mean," since there is technically a SciPhone i68 and a CECT i9, but no combination of the two. But really, I do understand that many people get these two clones confused or think this is really one phone. Or, sometimes, the phone that these folks really mean is the newest of the two, which is technically the i9. I know this is confusing and both of these are great phones that are very popular. So, in this article, I'll discuss the features of both to help you determine which might work better for you. Why People Love These...

If you are wondering how to get movie on your iPhone, this article will hopefully show you the basics. The Apple iPhone is Apple's latest wonder technology, following on from the success of the iPod. The iPhone has the capability of integrating telecommunications with media and the internet all in one small handy package, so demand is sure to be huge. Movies are only one part of the iPhone story, but it is a part that is sure to be of interest to most people who pick up an iPhone. The iPhone is capable of storing and playing movies from either DVDs or the internet. In the case of movies from your DVDs, you have the added problem of how to get the movie on to the computer in the first place. The only...

The Mac or Macintosh operating system works differently than Windows XP or Vista. This is true for any other computer system out there in fact. When I say "works differently", I mean the software itself runs through different calculations and programming needed to run certain tools and applications in the computer. Online blackjack and casino software counts as one of these applications. Most software developed these days are designed for Windows because Microsoft is the most widely used operating system in the world, so of course programmers are going to develop their software just for Windows users in order to reach out to the greatest population and largest potential customer base. Many times it...

esent the Windows Laptop and the MacIntosh Powerbook are the most preferred plaptops for people around the world. A Windows laptop has the Windows operating system installed on it while the MacIntosh Powerbook manufactured by Apple Inc. uses its own operating system. The Windows operating system is the most widely used operating system in the world. The Linux operating system, which is a open source operating system, is widely gaining popularity as it can be freely distributed. In addition, the Linux operating system is not the hacker’s paradise Windows is. Let us compare the Windows Laptop and the MacIntosh Powerbook so that you can decide which one you would prefer. The Windows Laptop comes...

For months I used eBay just to get rid of items around the house and when I found something interesting around town for a song, I bought it and then made a profit on eBay. It wasn't until I started creating products for sale on eBay that I started to make some good part-time cash. In the past, I had developed joint ventures with other sellers on the internet as well as created websites to sell products. You spend time creating a sales page and a product; place your ad and wait. With eBay, you don't have to mess with all that stuff. The reason eBay is such a good testing ground is that millions of people are looking on eBay ALL THE TIME. At any given time, hundreds of thousands of people are...

I hope Windows users will not take offense at this; but, in truth, it was Macintosh that invented double-clicking on little folders to retrieve files and documents. Before that creative breakthrough, maneuvering around computer directories was (in my view) a nightmare. I was rarely in the right directory; and, if, by chance I was, I couldn't remember the name of the file. The Mac, on the other hand, seemed so logical, so user friendly, and so organized. To me, it was and remains a metaphor for how a writer must be able to quickly put her hands on exactly what she needs, when she needs it -- be that a file, an invoice, a scrap of paper with a phone number on it, a business card, a memo, or draft #2...

Have you seen the commercial for the new Macintosh -- the one with the two guys standing in big cardboard boxes? The younger, more energetic guy, obviously a Mac, jumps out of his carton, ready to get to work. The PC character, looking a bit chagrined, stays in his box. It seems he can't get started until he gets some additional software and other equipment. So sad. "And so not true," my daughter tells me. She bought a Dell, which came with all software she ordered and was really ready right out of the box. No waiting. No additional equipment. No hassle. She was using it 10 minutes after it arrived. I, on the other hand, was not. I took my gorgeous new iMac out of the box and plugged it in, but had...

Apple Macintosh computer repair can be difficult if your company does not have any in house Mac savvy support staff member. In order to have your computers repaired, you need to hire a certified Mac service provider. Apple realized the need to troubleshoot its systems and hardware, so they have created a comprehensive certification program called Apple Certifications. Through this certification program, IT professionals will learn how to repair a computer system. Whenever you need Mac repair, make sure you outsource to a service provider that has Apple Certified Technicians, or is an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP). There are a few things that you should keep in mind when searching for a...

It may have been a while since you have thought about voice recorders. The new age small tape technology was seemingly eclipsed by the newest thing in the 2000 era: digital media. Now that digital media has peaked and calmed thanks to exciting new Apple products, voice recorders are coming back into mainstream focus. Not just voice recorders but new high-tech Mac compatible digital voice recorders. What do you remember about a tape recorder? Probably that it's slow, frustrating to work, difficult to hear and a bother to carry around. However, new digital voice recorders have come a long way. They are more comparable in appearance and efficiency to cellular phones or PDAs. What are some of the best...

People have been asking me if the new Apple iPad will revolutionize the way eBooks are created and shared. Even though I haven't had the opportunity to personally evaluate the new device, I can already tell you that it's not really going to change the fundamental process through which a profitable eBook is conceptualized, created, and marketed. What it will have an impact on is how eBooks are shared and read. Think about how convenient paper books can sometimes be. Let's say you are going to the park and want to bring along some reading material. What better than to bring a book? It's small, compact, and has all the printed text you're seeking to absorb into your mind as you enjoy the beautiful...

The long awaited Apple iPad has recently launched and the enthusiasm is contagious. People are scrambling to get their hands on one. However, did you know you could get your iPad completely free just for testing it for Apple and sharing your opinions? You don't have to dig deep to want an Apple iPad! You can be one of the lucky people that get to test the product for Apple and then are rewarded by being able to keep the iPad you test! This is called consumer testing and major companies do it all the time for newly launched products. These major companies need average consumers to use the product, give their opinions, test out all the features and share that information with them. This is how they...

The new Apple iPad is finally here! People are very excited and ready to shell out the $600 for this great new technological advancement. However, if you want an iPad you may not have to part with any of your hard earned cash! Consumer testing could get you one for free. Major companies need real people to test out their products and give their opinions about them. They count on these testers to help them decide on improvements and make sure the product meets the consumer expectation. As a thank you for testing the new product, the consumer testers get to keep the product free of charge. You do need to be careful though; there are a lot of scam artists out there that take advantage of new product...

He's done it again. With the iPad, Steve Jobs & Apple have launched another game-changing device. Orders & sales are through the roof. The industry is in awe. The device may well change the way we consume newspapers and television alike. But what's so special about the way Steve Jobs and Apple think and work? How can small and medium-sized business owners apply the same methods to their companies and products? How can they get ready for the economic rebound - with products that are as fresh and game-changing as the iPad? In short: What does it take to think like Steve Jobs? Do you have to be a genius? Do you have to be a technological nerd? Do you have to be lucky enough to have that sudden...

The iPad is the latest offering from Apple, which has received a huge amount of media coverage. Although released in the USA, in April those of us in the UK must wait to sample the delights of this enigmatic touch screen device. The unit measures 242 mm x 189 mm wide whilst being 13 mm thick and weighing approximately 0.68 kg. To say that this devices release in the UK is highly anticipated would be an understatement. The unit comes with a 9.7 inch LED backlit glossy widescreen multi-touch display screen which offers fingerprint resistant oleophobic coating. This units display resolution is specified as 1024 x 768 pixels at 132 pixels per inch, offering excellent display capabilities. The display...

It is obvious that the iPad is trying to compete in the ebook market.  There is no surprise with the iBookstore that is being developed by Apple is going to be the next iTunes for books.  Quite a few publishers have signed onto Apple's service to start selling books on the iPad.  Is this enough to actually replace other ebook reading devices? There will be some challenges in doing this.  The first is the screen.  While the iPad does have a very high resolution color screen, it's still a normal LCD screen.  For some reading on this type of device is not a problem.  For others, there is a preference for electronic ink like on the Kindle.  The iPad could have had a combination type screen with...

Want to convert your FLV videos to iPad friendly format and then enjoy them on your new iPad's big, beautiful, Multi-Touch LED screen? It's a hassle to get all the way to the end only to discover that your video file won't play on your iPad. I recommend iSkysoft iPad Video Converter for Mac, which provide optimized presets for your iPad so you don't need to worry about the settings for your iPad. Download it for free here: - Download Intel Version 3 simple steps to convert FLV videos to iPad format on Mac OS X Step1. Add FLV files to iPad Video Converter for Mac Drag files to the iPad Video Converter for Mac or click the Add File button to import FLV files. Step2. Select iPad preset from format...

The latest eBooks Reader Review for the Kindle and iPad has put the display of the gadgets under their scrutiny. The Kindle was measured to have a six inches E ink display as measured diagonally. The Kindle DX is slightly larger at nine point seven inches. The two designs though do not support a multitouch function or touch screen. The apple iPad has the same display size as the Kindle DX which is backlit with LED (IPS). But it has a touch screen function, which is absent on the Kindle products. The weight of the Kindle was measured at ten point two ounces while the DX was at eighteen point nine ounces. They are both point thirty six inch in thickness. Other features include a toggle, navigation...

In the past I have been tempted by the Kindle and Nook ebook readers, but never enough to pull the trigger and buy one. They seemed to be only a minor step up from reading a PDF version of a book. Don't get me wrong, the e-ink is very easy on the eyes, but still needing a book light to read at night without bothering the wife isn't a big improvement to me. But the more I read on the iPad's iBook features, the more I get to thinking about the possibilities... With the iPad you will still get the colorful dust jacket art; the stoic picture of the author will be easily included. I will miss the smell of a good hardcover, and the ability to thumb fan the pages of a paperback. Hopefully the iBook reader...

How much paper and ink could be saved by having e-newspapers and e-magazines instead of printed ones? How much energy can be saved by not running the massive machinery that is used to print all of these publications? Digital news stands offering e-subscriptions for e-newspapers or e-magazines are not a main stream idea right now, however, digital news stands can offer e-subscriptions to many upcoming e-magazines and e-newspapers. The New York Times and Sports Illustrated have both been rumored to have some affiliation with the Apple iPad Tablet and may have other slate and tablet devices in thier sights as well. The Apple iPad tablet, Nook E-reader, Amazon Kindle, and other slate or tablet devices...

New year 2010, there Provided a dead blow to numerous Aged devices by the alteration of technology, additionally gave escalation to the newest devices of present humanity. IPad by apple is one of the Typical paradigm of these contemporary world`s technology speculate, which is a Assortment of Mac-book Plus Apple iPods. Such as iPad is a modern device in marketplace So, there are some accessories existing designed for it however every these accessories In fact value utilize and adds Lot of worth to the Magnificence of the device. The just Five Apple`s iPad accessories Up until now existing for Apple iPad Tablet are:   1. Apple iPad Dock Holder 2. Apple iPad Tablet Keyboard 3. Apple iPad Tablet USB...

An announcement of getting anything for free will always be tainted with doubt, this is a fact. The world does not simply trust anyone anymore, because it seems that there isn't anything that's free at all. So news plastered anywhere even featured by cable news is still not expected to be believed outright. Not even CNN featuring news on free iPad to be given away by Apple Inc. What the public don't know that freebies like this have always been true. Because this is part of the quality assurance testing of manufacturing industries. All products are tested before its release to the market, this is traditionally done in-house. Meaning these companies employ quality tester, in case of devices, to...

Apple is set to "revolutionize" yet another industry. They have done it with the music industry, the mobile telecommunication industry, and look set to do it with the mobile computing industry through the new iPad. The new iPad is positioned as an alternative to the hot-selling netbook PC's which have generated huge revenues for computer giants Dell, HP, and Acer. Netbooks have been a huge success because of its ultra portability and extremely cheap price compared to a normal laptop. Apple's new iPad will be competing directly with the netbook industry with Apple's version of what a real "netbook" should be. The new iPad looks like an oversized iPod Touch with a 9.7 inch LED widescreen multi-touch...

iPad related domains such as and are just two examples of domains currently for sale at As the launch date of the iPad approaches, more and more iPad related domains are going up for sale. Some of these domain names are selling for $50,000 USD or more. And for good reason, too. A website established at one of these domain names could easily net double or triple the original cost of the domain. Gaming is going to be just one use for Apple's newest creation. A domain like could easily be worth its asking price of $35,000. There are already 34,500,000 search results in Google for the terms iPad Games. Imagine how much traffic you could get with a domain like game4ipad. Or, also contains great keywords...

The iPad was recently unveiled, and it was billed as an ereader. The demo even featured an app that was supposed to simulate a bookshelf, so you can browse through all your books like a real bookshelf, it was very cool. The iPad also had a really cool page turning animation that made it seem like you were turning the page of a real book, and like all Apple products the interface was intuitive, response and unique all while managing to draw some impressed ohs and ahs from anyone who is seeing one for the first time. Here is what the iPad is not - an actual ereader, it is just an LCD screen that has a special application to let you read books. Why doesn't anyone read novels on computer screens...

Apple iPad, one of the most innovative products of the recent times, is expected to conquer the market with its novel features and surprisingly low price. Now the Wi-Fi enabled tablet device is available at a price of $499 and the advanced models with Wi-Fi and 3G features are still available at prices less than $1000. The equipment having a 9.7 inch LED display screen lets the user do all the operations by the movement of the fingers. Gentle taps, tilts and flips take the user to a new world of internet, which can be accessed from anywhere. The mobile electronic device comes with Safari, Apple's powerful browser and the screen can be viewed in two orientations - landscape and portrait. The iPad has...

A large, high-resolution LED-backlit, IPS display. An incredibly responsive Multi-Touch screen. And an amazingly powerful, Apple-designed chip. All in a design that’s thin and light enough to take anywhere. iPad isn’t just best device of its kind. It’s a whole new kind of device. Want to enrich this extrordinary device with some high definition Blu-ray movies, the problem is that iPad has no support for Blu-ray M2TS format. Blu-ray to iPad Ripper is the spectecular software designed for Mac users to follow the trend of iPad's release. It provides you an ideal solution to rip or convert Blu-ray M2TS to iPad supportable MP4, H.264, MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF format. With iPad Blu-ray Ripper Mac, you...

Do you want a free Apple iPad, do you want to have the latest gadget from Apple, 100% free? Well just to let you know there are ways you can get the brand new Apple iPad, and you will not have to pay a penny. By becoming a tester you can test out the latest products including the iPad. Many companies, need feedback on thier products and they need you to be the one to test them. Its very easy, all they need is your opinion on the product, whether you feel it has the right features and whether overall it is a good product. You should jump at this opportunity, to both test and keep a free iPad. If you don't like free stuff, then this is not for you. Remember, this device from Apple is massive, has a...

This article will be analyzing Steve Jobs and his control over the media organization known as Pixar from 1986 to 2006. The two integrated theories used by Steve Jobs were transactional leadership and transformational leadership. By blending these two theories I've noticed that Steve Jobs managed to create his own brand of Charismatic leadership. Steve Jobs, in a sense, looks at these theories as two stages of one movement. Who is Steve Jobs? In 1986 Steve Jobs bought a Graphics Group from Lucasfilm's computer graphics division. Even though he bought it for 10 million dollars, this was considered an inexpensive purchase. George Lucas was in the process of some financial difficulties. He was going...

iPodMeister offers you a reasonable deal of exchanging used CDs and DVDs with a new Apple ipad. The iPodMeister is a company which is known for its deal in exchanging iPods and iPhones. But this time it has included the brand new Apple iPad and also increased the number of discs for the exchange. The deal is very attractive and looks very reasonable of exchanging the used CDs and DVDs with the brand new Apple ipad. The iPodMeister would however get benefited by selling your CDs and DVDs for a profit in other countries. The company also claims that the iPods, iPhones and iPads that are set to exchange with the discs are brand new with the complete Apple Warranty. They also offer the free pick up &...

iPhone Cases: Personalized Style and Protection US-based industrial designer, Ryan Glasgow, designed a stainless steel iPhone holder with a hinged lid. The internal silicone bumpers of the device ensure a tight and secure with third generation phones. When closed, the lid features an opening through which the user can view the date, time and incoming calls. Users can use the phone with both open and closed lids. Antenna cutaways at back of the holder allow air circulation and cool the inserted cellular device. The added bumpers provide protection to the fragile areas of the handset and also allow the device to stand on its ends. iPhone cases are a must-have for those carrying this sleek, technology...

Did you know that you could earn big bucks just by saying what's on your mind? That's right! Companies pay people to test their products in order to know what these potential consumers think. Companies want to know how the buying public chooses certain products, why they do so, and what their opinions are about the products. Businesses make money from popular, in-demand products that only reach the well-liked status if they are good enough for the consumers' taste. One new product soon to be released in the market is the Apple iPad. It is the latest craze in the gadget world, launched on 27 January 2010. iPad testers are sought after to give more product reviews, especially that iPad is a new...

Find a set of people who you feel could benefit from your iPhone application. Whether it's for productivity or entertainment, finding your target market is the first step to creating a customer price survey. When you do find some people that fit your target market, start by asking them these questions: 1. What would you pay for this application? 2. What is a fair price for this application? 3. What is the most you would pay for this application? 4. What is the least you would pay for this application? If you already have a group of people who are willing to take this survey, specify the price that you are considering and let them know the key features and benefits. This could be a good opportunity...

Gone are the days when cell phones were just for making calls. iPhone manufactured by Apple is an integration of three technologies - an iPod, an internet browser, a digital camera and a cellular phone -  in a single device. Based on these tools it also runs some eight hundred tag on applications and developers around the world are generating more applications for iPhone which enable one to do everything, in the sense, aids one to compare holiday destinations, read daily newspaper, and even scan medical data. Top iPhone Applications Applications for Apple iPhone are designed to naturally execute cutting edge technology such as AJAX to improve usability responsiveness. Here is a selection for the...

Do you know that actually anyone can easily create an iPhone apps and make money? In fact, a 9 year old boy from Singapore just did that and has sold over 4,000 downloads of his "Doodle Kids" game. Here's another one... How did Steve Demeter make almost $250,000 in profits in just a few weeks? Easy. He created "Trism" - a remarkably inventive puzzle game app that appeal to a general audience. His app is entertaining, clean and unobtrusive. It was that simple idea that skyrocketed him to the top of the iPhone app success list. His team? Himself, mainly, with a little bit of help from a friend and a contracted designer (whom he paid only $500.) For the average person who want to know how to make money...

With the success of its iPods, Apple launched its hottest selling product the iPhones, which has every feature of a cellular phone and also a wide touch screen controls and moreover an Internet enabled device which make the communication around the globe easier and much simpler. The best feature that one would definitely appreciate is the iPhone blue tooth that permits users of this iPhone to speak without the requirement of wired headsets and moreover these come with a large number of handy features too. The Bluetooth headset feature of the iPhone permits its users to receiver call with merely touch a button feature similar to that of an institution. Moreover, one gets 72 hours of standby time and...

The introduction of the Apple iPhone in the year 2007 really took the mobile market by storm. The iPhone is not just an ordinary mobile phone, but a very small device that has multimedia and internet features incorporated into a mobile phone. The Apple iPhone allows you to make or answer calls, enjoy music, have fun with various games, browse the internet and even watch video. Apple's iPhone is great looking too. It has a wonderfully thin and beautiful design and has a vibrant touch screen that displays photographs and other pictures marvelously. The beauty of the iPhone is that you hardly see any control buttons, because everything from dialing numbers to sending messages is carried out via the...

IPhone App's For Contact Management and Information Technologycan be tough to find, and even tougher to find quality app's that perform these type's of task's.  When trying to find the right IPhone app's for Contact management and Information technology type option's, it can be tough to find the right app's, that are suited for you and your business. Sometime's they can be a bit more expensive as well. And it just seem's that avoiding the hassle of 'Hoping', that you will get the App you want should be your number 1 option.  Chances are, that you will need many other IPhone app's as well. So having the option to download unlimited IPhone app's could be the best thing for professional's that are...

The term intellectual property is a big part of today's technology lingo and it is definitely something that iPhone developers need to look into when creating an innovative application. In this article I will go over ways that an iPhone developer can protect their intellectual property. There are three major types of intellectual property: 1. Copyright 2. Trademark 3. Patent Copyright Copyright is a fairly simple concept and basically means that when you create an application, write an article, or make song it is automatically protected. People cannot just simply go and copy your intellectual property without your consent. If you're trying to protect your video, graphics, and text from being...

Apple has an interesting history of hits and misses in its models since it began operating as a back of the garage computer manufacturing firm in the 70s. This reflects the inventor personality of chief geek Steve Wozniak, who hand built the first units of apple computers in his garage and on loan from suppliers. However, as apple branched into mobile device production, it somewhat lose its inventor complexes and shifted to a more business like approach to developing new versions. Take the iPhone for example. When it was first launched, the 1st generation iPhone was ground breaking and set new rules in the field of smart phones. This brought a whole new world of smart phones with touch screens...

AT&T has the iPhone and until just recently the smart phone Goliath was king of the castle. Back in late October, Verizon Wireless unleashed the Motorola Droid, a device that runs on the android platform. Another Android phone gaining a great deal of hype is the Nexus One by Google. Apple actually went after Google with a patent lawsuit. It's no secret that Apple's Steve Jobs and Google CEO Eric Schmidt aren't very fond of one another. The Google CEO was asked to step down from the Apple Board and an Anti-trust investigation was started. Schmidt said he wanted to "Kill the iPhone" and Jobs to offense to that saying something along the lines of, "We didn't enter the search game, they entered the...

There's no question that the tiny, mini iPhone clones are becoming very popular. Not only does the smaller, sleeker size have people excited, but the new availability of colors that we've never seen before (lime green, pastel blue or pink, etc.) add to the excitement. Sure, we've had red, white, and gold available before (and these colors are still available on the KA08), but it's rare to see a robin egg's blue on a clone. Still, I sometimes have people who email me and ask about the availability for decent accessories on this phone. People are concerned that they will have a hard time getting spare parts, batteries, skins, etc. or will have to seek these things overseas. And, if this is going...