NOW TRENDING

Devices:

Apple and AT&T Original Exclusivity Through 2012

Though there has been much speculation about Apple ending their exclusivity contract with AT&T and allowing for an iPhone on another carrier (like Verizon), Apple has recently confirmed that their original contract runs through 2012. This confirmation pretty much squashes any rumors (of which there have been many) of the iPhone moving to another provider.

So what now? Well, even though Apple and AT&T are bound to the agreement by their contract, the contract could always be canceled or amended. So, although it may seem, for now that we won’t see the iPhone on another carrier until after 2012, that may not be the case. According to Engadget, there is an ongoing class-action lawsuit claiming that “Apple and AT&T illegally exerted a monopoly over iPhone service by telling customers the iPhone’s required service contract was two years long when the Apple / AT&T exclusivity deal was actually for five years — thus requiring buyers to re-up with AT&T for three years (and not, say, T-Mobile) if they wanted to keep using the iPhone.”

Continue reading Apple and AT&T Original Exclusivity Through 2012

Devices:

iPad Hacked to Play SNES Super Mario Bros. Using Wiimote

What do you get when you cross an iPad, a SNES emulator, and a wiimote? An iPad that plays SNES games using a wiimote for the controller, that’s what. Even though the iPad is already capable of portable gaming with its touchscreen interface and gaming apps, some people still like the feel of the remote they grew up playing with, and the games they grew up playing.

Continue reading iPad Hacked to Play SNES Super Mario Bros. Using Wiimote

Around The Web

last update: May 17, 2012

Devices:

Apple Announces: One Million iPads Sold

Today, Apple has announced a milestone for its latest product, the iPad. Apple has sold over 1,000,000 iPads in 28 days since its introduction on April 3. Users have already downloaded apps in the millions, 12 million apps from the app store and over 1.5 million ebooks from their iBookstore.

From Steve Jobs:

One million iPads in 28 days—that’s less than half of the 74 days it took to achieve this milestone with iPhone.

Demand continues to exceed supply and we’re working hard to get this magical product into the hands of even more customers.

To date, developers have contributed over 5,000 iPad-specific apps, but the iPad will support almost all of the apps previously developed for the app store, of which there are more than 200,000.

Devices:

$250,000 Brick Phone may be World’s Most Expensive

In 1983 the original Motorola DynaTAC 8000X (the old “grey brick”) cost roughly $4,000. Well if you’re feeling nostalgic, and extremely wasteful, Stuart Hughes has just the phone for you. For a cool $250,000 you can get their custom Privé brick phone.

It comes with a 22ct gold shell totaling 900 grams and 76 IF flawless diamonds for a total weight of 23ct. The phone is WAP capable, has SMS text support and a color screen. They are only producing 10 limited edition phones so you may want to get your order in.

Continue reading $250,000 Brick Phone may be World’s Most Expensive

Devices:

$300K Cellphone is Worlds Most Expensive

There is not much in the average American’s life that they will spend $300,000 on aside from a house. A few lucky of us may get a nice car or a yacht but never would I imagine spending that much on a cell phone. The Celsius X VI II LeDIX is an over complicated clam-shell cellphone that is absurdly priced. Almost as crazy as spending $26,000 on a computer mouse.

The phone has a flying tourbillon based mechanical watch movement built into the lid. Each time the phone is opened and closed the movement powers the watch for an additional 3 hours, which a total of 120 hours of reserve. The phone has a number of titanium components as well as ebony and carbon fiber.

Continue reading $300K Cellphone is Worlds Most Expensive

  • Follow TechVert

Devices:

Nokia Concept Phone Runs On… Coke?!

Most mobile phones run on a battery, scratch that, all phones run on battery. At least any of the phones I’ve ever seen do. Well, that is until now. Chinese designer Daizi Zheng has created a concept cell phone for Nokia that runs on the world’s favorite cola.

The idea is that the phone could run on an “alternative” battery that uses enzymes to break down the carbohydrates in the cola to generate electricity.

The only downside I can see is all the extra soda you’ll be drinking simply because you’ve got so much on hand to power your mobile devices. Other than that, I would say this concept is a win.

Continue reading Nokia Concept Phone Runs On… Coke?!

  3. 1
  4. 2
  5. 3
  6. 4

More on TechVert