iSkin solo FX SE for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS (iPad Give-Away Qualifier!)

So I have before me the new iSkin solo FX SE for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS [$29.95 - TiPb Store Link]. What does this new iSkin line of flexible cases offer?

We’ll take a look (and tell you about the give away!) after the break!

The first thing I wanted to know was, what is special about the iSkin solo FX SE in comparison to the regular iSKin solo? The iSkin solo FX SE keeps is the same great ..read more

Analyst: Apple Should Lower Price, Add New Features for 4th Gen iPhone

Okay, that headline about how an analyst thinks Apple should lower the price and add new features next June/July when they release the 4th generation iPhone (not iPhone 4G, that’s a couple years and an LTE network away) is only semi-facetious. Apple has lowered up-front costs and increased features on every generation of iPhone, after all. Last year the iPhone 3G dropped to $99 and the iPhone 3GS added video recording, hardware encryption, voice control, and a host of other ..read more

Nite Ize Clip Case for iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS

If you enjoy the outdoor activities such as hiking and you don’t feel like spending a lot of money on a heavy duty case then the rugged Nite Ize Sideways Clip Case for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS [$16.95 - TiPb Store Link] is definitely worth a look. For the full review follow us after the break!

The Nite Ize Sideways Clip Case is very well constructed with leather and ballistic nylon accented with weather-resistant hypalon. Your phone’s top flap ..read more

Titanium iPhone 3GS Mod — Elegant and Armor Plated

According to Engadget, Martin Schrotz decided to pull a Colossus on his iPhone 3GS and transform the simple plastic backing into armor plating of nigh-invulnerable (and 3G friendly!) titanium alloy.

Check out the video for more, and let us know if this has you hoping Apple goes back to unibody metal for the 4th gen iPhone…

Titanium iPhone 3GS Mod — Elegant and Armor Plated is a story by TiPb. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store.

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iPad A4 Chipset Uses PowerVR SGX Graphics Core

The iPhone 3.2 SDK for iPad has officially outed the PowerVR SGX as the graphics core inside Apple’s A4 chipset:

Using OpenGL ES on iPad is identical to using OpenGL ES on other iPhone OS devices. An iPad is a PowerVR SGX device and supports the same basic capabilities as other SGX devices. However, because the processor, memory architecture, and screen dimensions are different for iPad, you should always test your code on an iPad device before shipping to ensure performance ..read more

In Stock: iSkin solo FX SE for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G

In Stock: iSkin solo FX SE for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G

The iSkin solo FX SE [$29.95 - TiPb Store link] is the perfect solution for the iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G user that wants great protection while keeping a slim and stylish look to their device.

On the front of the iSkin solo FX SE there is a Mirror Film that doubles as compact mirror when your iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G is asleep. The BodyGuard that covers the backside ..read more

iPhone 3GS Beats Nexus One on 3D Frame-rate Test

Even though it’s almost 6 months newer, Google’s Android Nexus One isn’t producing the same frame-rate as Apple’s iPhone 3GS according to a Distinctive Developments test. In fact, it’s lagging behind. The reason? iPhone 3GS is using Neon floating-point optimization and the Nexus One isn’t.

Add this to the capacitive screen performance, multitouch keyboard, and It’s interesting to see what Apple got right months or years ago, that others haven’t finished or polished even today.

They may seem small or minor, but ..read more

Smartphone Round Robin Wrap Up: Contest Winners Announced and Some Closing Thoughts!

6 platforms — Google Android, RIM BlackBerry, Nokia S60 and Maemo, Palm webOS, Microsoft Windows Phone — 10 devices, and almost as many weeks later and the final week of the 3rd Annual Smartphone Round Robin brings yours truly back to iPhone!

And I won’t lie — I’m loving it. It’s great to be back. All the other platforms have their strengths and highlight a few of Apple’s remaining weaknesses, and this is the first year I can honestly say ..read more

In Stock: ScreeenGuardz Privacy Screens for iPhone

NLU Privacy ScreenGuardz [$19.99 - TiPb Store link] are custom designed to protect your iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G screen from wandering eyes. They offer 4-way security (up, down, left and right) but are crystal clear viewing straight on.

Easy to apply and remove, the ultra-slim privacy film overlays conceal your data while protecting your iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G from scratches!

Video from Macworld 2010, after the break!

In Stock: ScreeenGuardz Privacy Screens for iPhone is a story by TiPb. ..read more

Navigon MobileNavigator Goes 3D, Social, and Intelligent

And now we can tell you why Navigon is so excited about their new 3D terrain viewing, social media integrated, intelligent routing version 1.5 update to MobileNavigator [$69.00 on sale -- iTunes link] that they’ve put it on sale and are giving TiPb readers a chance to not only win copies, but get a guided tour at Macworld 2010 on how to use it. Here are the highlights:

Connection to Facebook and Twitter: A simple icon tap posts users current ..read more

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