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New Dynamic iPhone Worldmap; Check It Out to Explore
We’ve completely re-vamped our iPhone Worldmap! Previous to this new Dynamic Map, our iPhone Worldmap was just a set of images with some tabular data being listed. But who wants to just stare at some images when you can dynamically interact with content? We took all the information we had and brought it over to ZeeMaps. [...]

We’ve completely re-vamped our iPhone Worldmap!

Previous to this new Dynamic Map, our iPhone Worldmap was just a set of images with some tabular data being listed. But who wants to just stare at some images when you can dynamically interact with content?

We took all the information we had and brought it over to ZeeMaps. We then plugged everything into a map, one country at a time, while finding media about each country that we could include in the map. When you click a country marker on the map, Not only are we displaying hardware and coverage costs (for every country available), but we’ve also included images, videos and any additional information about the area.

Click here and begin to explore.

Be sure and check out ZeeMaps.com as well.

Apple Developing Head Mounted Personal Viewers?
Ok folks, this one is totally out there. A recent report has divulged a claim that Apple, along with Sony, may be developing wearable, head-mounted video displays. Yes that’s right, iGoggles if you will. The report goes on to note that not only will users be able to access media that [...]

Ok folks, this one is totally out there. A recent report has divulged a claim that Apple, along with Sony, may be developing wearable, head-mounted video displays. Yes that’s right, iGoggles if you will.

The report goes on to note that not only will users be able to access media that is stored on iPods and iPhones, but will also have legitimate access to true computer functionality. As more encompassing multimedia experiences have been breaking ground, interest in such technologies have increased. Not only would products such as these capture consumer attention, but would provide extensive military applications as well.

“Today’s personal viewers provide video only with limited visibility of the environment. Sony and Apple are developing the next generation personal viewer, the navigation/video sunglasses. These products will offer navigation features in full see-through mode as well as video viewing with a clip-on to block the background. We expect that clip-ons will be available to provide both see-periphery views of the environment, as well as full blocking of the environment to enable video immersion when desired. This new versatile product generation will further accelerate acceptance and sales of personal viewers. “

The report notes that sales of personal viewers have seen dramatic growth. Consumer markets have been predicted to grow between $1.1B and $2.8B on the high end. This market growth has been factored to be driven by the emergence of major industry players, such as Apple.

As a side note, Myvu products are currently considered the best head-mountable goggles available. Although they’ve generally suffered through poor reviews, there still seems to be an interest in them, past the initial “WOW” factor.

[image via ElectricPig][Full Report]

What’s Wrong With the 3G in iPhone G3?
Complaints about the iPhone 3G’s spotty performance increase as the phone routinely switches from its 3G network to EDGE without warning … unless it’s losing its data signal altogether.

Weekly Recap; 3G Network Issues, Best Buy, R&D Building Scare, Air Rumors, Booming Market Cap
On-Going Connection Issues; Hardware or Network to Blame? Many iPhone owners have been reporting very spotty experiences with AT&T’s 3G network while using Apple’s new iPhone 3G. We’ve previously reported about the one bar blues, and the ongoing trouble with AT&T’s network. So it comes as no surprise that the issue is more widespread [...]

On-Going Connection Issues; Hardware or Network to Blame?

Many iPhone owners have been reporting very spotty experiences with AT&T’s 3G network while using Apple’s new iPhone 3G. We’ve previously reported about the one bar blues, and the ongoing trouble with AT&T’s network. So it comes as no surprise that the issue is more widespread than initially expected.

Nomura analyst Richard Windsor explains that “Some iPhone users are having trouble getting a 3G connection and hanging on to it. Hiccups reportedly include a high incidence of dropped calls, switching onto the slower EDGE network while the device is stationary and loss of reception while in good coverage. We believe that these issues are typical of an immature chipset and radio protocol stack where we are almost certain Infineon is the 3G supplier,” MarketWatch reports.

While the debate rolls on, there may be some light at the end of the tunnel as Apple is reportedly working on a software update for the iPhone 3G that will address major global concerns regarding poor 3G network reception.

Reports suggest that Apple customer service reps are telling consumers who are encountering problems to shut off the 3G feature. “I’m so sick of hearing people say ‘turn off 3G,’” laments an iPhone 3G owner identified as jazzwill, whose remarks are among 926 replies to a post on Apple’s Web site entitled “iPhone 3G Reception Problems? You’re Not Alone.” “Uh, why pay an extra $10 [for AT&T's iPhone plan] and get a new phone that is advertised to ‘just work’ then???

Best Buy to Start Selling iPhone 3G

Best Buy is reported to officially have officially signed a deal to be selling the iPhone 3G in all of its U.S. retail stores beginning September 7th, 2008. The retail giant has announced today that all 965 of their stores will carry the mobile device beginning September 7th. It will become the only other U.S. retailer of the handset other than AT&T and Apple stores.

Apparently the deal could not have come at a more opportune time for the nation’s largest consumer electronics retailer, as they have recently posted slipping sales figures due to declining discretionary consumer purchases. A September sales boost could help the retailer glide into the ever important holiday season.

Jeff Dudash, a Best Buy spokesperson, has noted that the company has been working tirelessly with Apple to come to an arrangement. As many of you may have been aware, the two companies have enjoyed a partnership since the fall of 2006, when Best Buy began testing out an Apple center concept within 50 stores. After proving fruitful, the company expanded their Apple sector to reach 600 of their retail outlets.

Beefed Up MacBook Air Coming Soon?

A recent rumor that is said to have been confirmed by PhoneNews is suggesting that Apple is prepping a revised MacBook Air that will tout faster speeds and a storage upgrade.

The new proposed MBA will substitute the current 65 nanometer processor for a standard Penryn-class Core 2 Duo. The switch will allegedly allow the chip to push 2.0 GHz and “potentially beyond.” However, this will inevitably create a power drain, that Apple will combat with a higher capacity battery. PhoneNews has confirmed the new MBA will require a 60W power adapter to provide for adequate charging.

If proven accurate, the refreshed MBA will sport a storage upgrade, as falling 1.8″ hard drive costs would allow Apple to equip the system with a 120 GB disk and an optional 160 GB model. Although capacities have not been mentioned, a solid-sate drive will be an option with this version and pricing is claimed to remain the same even after the recent drop. It makes sense that the only revision to Apple’s ultra-portable would take place internally…faster and more storage. This, however will not be the case with the rest of Apple’s MacBook line, as we anticipate external upgrades as well.

Fire Engulfs R&D Building at Apple’s Cupertino Campus

A three alarm fire, rang out late last night at Apple’s main campus in Cupertino California. More than 60 firefighters from the Santa Clara and San Jose and Los ALtos Fire Departments arrived at the scene after receiving reports of a potential fire on the roof of the building at 20605 Valley Green Drive. Upon arrival emergency crews were met with copious amounts of smoke billowing from the building.

Also known as Valley Green Six, the building is believed to be one of the more prominent on the campus, as it has been housing to several hardware-based research and development projects.

Apple Surpasses Google’s Market Cap.

“Apple’s current market cap: $159.37 billion. Google’s: $157.56 billion,” John Paczkowski for Digital Daily.

It was pointed out (via MacDailyNews) that at 1pm Eastern on August 13, Apple’s market value stood at $157,012,662,240 versus Google’s $156,392,862,560.

Additionally, MDN put together a list of some other notable technology companies and there market value:

• Microsoft (MSFT) - $255,648,204,000
• IBM (IBM) - $169,964,678,000
• Apple (AAPL) - $157,012,662,240
• Google (GOOG) - $156,392,862,560
• Cisco (CSCO) - $142,125,692,160
• Intel (INTC) - $135,658,860,000
• Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) - $111,866,423,760
• Nokia (NOK) - $97,746,699,520
• Research In Motion (RIMM) - $71,143,935,000
• Disney (DIS) - $59,257,501,500
• Dell (DELL) - $50,483,256,060
• Sony (SNE) - $38,423,938,420
• Amazon (AMZN) - $36,292,728,410
• Yahoo! (YHOO) - $28,020,673,800
• Adobe (ADBE) - $24,198,781,026
• Motorola (MOT) - $22,415,964,785
• RealNetworks (RNWK) - $1,002,688,900
• Palm (PALM) - $839,364,300

Leaked Images: Sirius-XM “StarPlayr” App Screen Shots
Both satellite radio services, Sirius and XM have had their fair share of iPhone related hype over the past couple of weeks. Applications such as uSirius and uXM have surfaced, yet hacking would be required for these to be of any use. While attempts have been made to bring these services to the iPhone, little [...]

Both satellite radio services, Sirius and XM have had their fair share of iPhone related hype over the past couple of weeks. Applications such as uSirius and uXM have surfaced, yet hacking would be required for these to be of any use.

While attempts have been made to bring these services to the iPhone, little information has been surfacing about the mysterious StreamSmart project that promises to to provide a common platform for playing Sirius-XM on multiple devices including the iPhone.

All things satellite radio website, Orbitcast, has claimed that a “covert operative” from within the Alpha developer team has leaked screen shots of what appears to be a new Sirius-XM iPhone application. Orbitcast notes that the developer of the app, GeeksToolBox has teamed up with NiceMac, due to the fact that the app is called StarPlayr, as there is mention of StreamSmart association on StarPlayr’s website.

The tip of the iceberg remains that there will be no hacking required to enjoy this application. “Two files were sent out, and the testers just need to drag them onto iTunes to install. I’m assuming it’ll be making its feature debut on the Apple Store.”

Orbitcast’s source asserts that battery life is performing well because the audio is in a native format to the iPhone. Other players that require audio conversion tend to eat up the already precious battery life.