T-Mobile Announces Sidekick 4G Manufactured By Samsung

Before Microsoft bought Sidekick company Danger, the platform had a lot of momentum and potential. Afterwards however, things dwindled down. Hardware became stale, software was rather plain compared to the latest competitors, and the devices themselves were still rather large. But even though Danger-based Sidekicks are no more, Samsung and T-Mobile have a treat for customers still wanting a Sidekick-shaped device — The Android powered Sidekick 4G.

Built by Samsung, this new age Sidekick packs in modern hardware such as 1GHz Hummingbird processor, HSPA+ (21Mbps) support, 3.5″ tilting display, 5-row qwerty keyboard, and Android 2.2. Also on board are numerous included apps such as Facebook and Twitter, DriveSmart (prevents texting while driving), and many other cloud apps aimed to re-invent the Sidekick brand.
Price is not known as of writing, though availability is slated for “late spring” in matte black or “pearl magenta”. Anyone getting Sidekick fever again?

Apple Releases iOS 4.3 Ahead of Schedule

Apple has released iOS 4.3 a few days ahead of schedule for iPhone 4 (GSM only) and 3GS, iPad, and 4th-generation iPod touch. The update, which comes via iTunes, brings with it the personal hotspot feature carried over from the Verizon (CDMA) iPhone, the ability to stream video and photos to an Apple TV via AirPlay, HD video out, and more.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs outlined the basic iOS 4.3 feature set during Apple's iPad 2 media event last week, many of which are mentioned in Wednesday's release notes for the update. In addition to what we mentioned above, the update also brings iTunes Home Sharing to iOS devices, allowing users to stream movies, TV, and music from a computer running iTunes 10.2 to an iOS device—a highly anticipated feature that will reduce the need to manually sync media to the device.
The update also brings faster Safari performance, push notifications and parental controls for Ping (remember Ping?), the ability to set the number of times you're alerted when new text messages arrive, the screen rotation lock setting on the iPad, and unspecified bug fixes.
Although this update landed earlier than the quoted March 11 deadline (when the iPad 2 will be available to customers), it is still not available to those using the Verizon iPhone. An Apple representative told us after the iPad 2 announcement that iOS 4.3 won't be coming to the Verizon iPhone anytime soon because it had just launched, but that the OS versions will likely converge sometime in the future.

New Wireless Electric Bicycle Can Charge Your iPhone - IPad

The world's first "wireless" electric bicycle, as in no wires, will let riders pedal in style, while also charging their iPhone or iPad devices. 

 

 

Toronto-based Daymak, which makes the "Shadow Ebike," said its new bicycle features wireless braking, wireless throttle and wireless pedal-assist function, which all communicate using 2.5-gigahertz frequency-hopping "spread-spectrum" technology. That means there are no wires or delicate electrical components to short-circuit.
It has a built-in electric motor and runs on a 250- or 350-watt battery, which offers up to 12 to 15 miles of range on "pure" electricity, or around 22 miles in pedal-assist mode. The battery takes about four hours to charge in a standard 110-volt outlet. It also integrates a USB port to charge an iPhone, iPad or any similar device while pedaling.
"This is a dream come true for all of us. From a paper design to commercial production, and over four years in development, it's unbelievable," said Yeg Baiocchi, Daymak's CEO. "We have finally reached the production phase of the Shadow Ebike."
Daymak said the first Shadow Ebikes will be available starting April 30 and cost $2,000.
 

The Most Expensive Iphone In The World

If you’re a fan of luxury phones, you’re going to like this. The iPhone has currently been luxed up by Australian jeweler Peter Aloisson. The result is the iPhone Princess Plus - the world’s most expensive iPhone. 138 of the total amount of diamonds are “princess cut” stones, which is where the name iPhone Princess Plus comes from. The other 180 diamonds used the brilliant cut. These diamonds total 17.75 carats and are inlaid on 18k white gold. The price of this sparkling baby is $176,400. Of course, an alternative version containing only the brilliant-cut diamonds is available for “only” $66,150.