This Waterproof iPhone Case is so Thin You Can Use Another Case on Top of it
When you think of a waterproof smartphone case, you usually have this ugly bulky image in mind. However, an amazing new waterproof case from Japan named the Case Marine is only 0.25mm thick! It’s so thin that you can literally use it with another case on top of it!
The case can protect your iPhone from water down to an incredible depth of 32 feet. Furthermore, you can actually use the iPhone underwater with no issues. It is made of polyurethane with a clear acrylic panel that covers the iPhone’s entire display. Hit the jump to see a video of the case in action:
iOS 5.1.1 Jailbreak Will Now Support the iPhone 3GS and iPod 3G!
We recently posted pod2g’s list of idevices supported by the upcoming iOS 5.1.1 untethered jailbreak and many of you noticed that the iPhone 3GS was missing. But we have great news, as pod2g has just announced that both the iPhone 3GS and 3rd generation iPod Touch will both be supported!
The hacker announced the news this morning but hasn’t released any more details other than the fact that they will definitely be included in the jailbreak. Head inside for the full updated list on idevices supported for the next jailbreak:
Aaron Sorkin Says Steve Jobs Film Won’t Be Another “Straight Biopic,” Steve Wozniak Hired as Tutor
We reported earlier in the week that Academy Award-winning screenplay writer Aaron Sorkin had been chosen to write Sony’s upcoming Steve Jobs biopic. In a recent news conference, Sorkin answers many of the questions we’ve all been wondering, and also announces some interesting news…
“It can’t be a straight ahead biography because it’s very difficult to shake the cradle-to-grave structure of a biography,” Sorkin said. “Drama is tension versus obstacle. Someone wants something, something is standing in their way of getting it. They want money, they want the girl, they want to get to Philadelphia – doesn’t matter… And I need to find that event and I will. I just don’t know what it is.”
AT&T Lights Up 4G LTE in Three More Cities
The Big Red (or Verizon) has been lighting cities up with LTE left and right, AT&T has gone about with a slower rollout. Today, the carrier has announced that 4G LTE speeds have just touched down in three more cities:
·New Orleans, LA
·Baton Rouge, LA
·Naples, FL
Yes, AT&T is taking quite a long time rolling their upgraded networks out, but it’s better than no LTE, right Sprint?
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Bloomberg: Steve Jobs Closely Worked on the Design of the Upcoming 4-inch iPhone
As if there weren’t already enough rumors and reports about an upcoming 4-inch iPhone, Bloomberg has just added more fuel to the flames. According to Bloomberg’s latest report, the next iPhone will indeed have a larger screen and was actually closely worked on by late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Apparently, the current 3.5-inch display will be replaced with a larger one and Jobs personally oversaw the new design of the upcoming phone:
How a 4-inch iPhone May Benefit Apps [Gallery]
All of the recent rumors of the next iPhone packing a larger screen has definitely got the iOS community excited. The Wall Street Journal confirmed rumors yesterday and reported that Apple will indeed be using bigger screen of “at least 4 inches” on the next iPhone.
In the midst of all the speculation Niilo Autio from the Overdrive Design blog has just showed us mock ups of how a 4-inch display may actually benefit apps with the new 640 x 1152 resolution. The 4-inch mock up is set next to the current iPhone 4S model for comparison. Head inside to check the full gallery out:
Verizon Clarifies its Plans on Killing Unlimited Data Plans
Up until now Verizon has allowed its unlimited data users to keep their plans even though the carrier no longer offers them. However, CFO Fran Shammo announced yesterday that Verizon would be killing the grandfathered unlimited data plans this summer. And as you can expect, chaos ensued throughout the smartphone community…
People have been very upset with the announcement so the carrier has made a statement to clarify. The New York Times reports:
Apple’s iPhone 4 Now Only $49.99 at Best Buy
We love iPhones and we love deals, so when we see an awesome sale like the one Best Buy is currently holding, we can’t help but pass it along to our readers. The electronic giant Best Buy is currently selling the iPhone 4 on all three major carriers for only $49.99 with a contract!
Target and RadioShack also appear to be doing the same thing, but the sale is not available online so you must purchase the phone at a retail store location. Although the iPhone 4 is two years old, and you’ll need to settle for another two years in the contract, the phone is still much better compared to the other $50 alternatives.
Head over to your local Best Buy if you’re looking to get your hands on an iPhone 4 and let us know how it goes!
