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The Steve Jobs Fashion Evolution 1998 to 2010

The classic Steve Job costume is an unmistakable mix of Levi's 501 jeans, a black St. Croix mock turtleneck, New Balance 991 sneakers and round wire rim glasses.

A designer at Drimergallery captured the evolution of Steve Jobs fashion from 1998 to 2010, creating a truly Mac-tastic work of modern art.

I'm partial to Steve Jobs circa 2001, the year that he introduced the very first iPod. It changed everything. Except Steve's wardrobe.

[Concept & Design by Drimergallery]

iPhone 4 Skin Protects Glass With The Look of Carbon Fiber

STYLE GUIDE: The designers at Lucky Labs have created a slick new iPhone 4 skin that delivers glass back protection while simulating the look and feel of authentic carbon fiber.

The Smurfy blue skin tone may not be for everyone, but having the Apple logo cut out makes this one a slick option for those hunting down something totally different. Expect to pay $9.99 for this unique kind of iPhone protection. Shipping in the U.S. is free.

[Lucky Labs via Etsy]

Skype Adds iPhone Multitasking, Drops Plans for 3G Calling Fees

In their latest iPhone app update 2.0.1, Skype has now added background multitasking for iOS 4 along with graphics to support iPhone 4’s Retina Display.

"A brand new version of the app allows you to make calls with high quality sound, and supports multitasking." Skype wrote on their blog. "This means you can receive Skype calls while other apps are running, even when your iPhone is locked."

Skype also announced that their original plans to charge for calls made over a 3G network are being scrapped in favor of free 3G calls for all users. The company announced at the end of May, that fees for making 3G calls would begin in January 2011 after the 2010 trial period ended.

In my initial tests using Skype 2.0.1 running in the background performed as promised. I received a call even while my device was locked which is a huge upgrade for iPhone faithful. It worked equally as well while I had several other apps opened. 

Launch the Skype app, leave it running in the background, and you can expect it to function just like your AT&T account — as long as the incoming calls are initiated from a Skype account. Skype also offers personal paid online numbers along with some unlimited calling plans starting as low as $2.99 per month.

Multitasking requires iOS 4 and an iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, or a third-generation iPod touch (32GB and 64GB models from late 2009).

Video Confirms iPhone 4 Band-Aid Antenna Fix

I'm not sure weather to laugh or cry watching Cliff Baldridge performing his epic video demo of the wildly popular iPhone 4 band-aid antenna fix. It's global breaking news!

Cliff picked up on our "Antenn-Aid" post and then ran with the homemade iPhone 4 reception cure all by himself. The proven results of this free emergency iPhone first aid are truly astonishing. Consumer Reports needs to see this one.

[Noticias em Videos]

Nintendo Famicom Console Returns As Classic iPhone Case

The best-selling Japanese gaming console of the mid 1980's is back. Well... sort of. Most who obsessed over the Nintendo Entertainment System released in North America in 1985, may not be familiar with the original Family Computer, (or Famicom) first launched by Nintendo throughout most of Asia in 1983.

Twenty seven years later, the wildly popular Famicon has been carefully reincarnated as a custom iPhone case by the designers at Rabbitrampage. Expect to plunk down $30 for the handmade felt console case and $13 more for the plush controller keychain. 

Tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1983 all over again.

 
[Rabbitrampage]

Give iPhone 4 That Wood Panel Station Wagon Flair With iBackwoods

STYLE GUIDE: The timeless style of a wood panel station wagon has come to iPhone 4 with iBackwoods. These all natural, functional walnut backings protect the glass end of your iPhone 4 with an ultra-thin layer of real wood.

According to designer Jtron5, an iBackwoods walnut overlay is simple to apply and can be removed anytime without leaving residue or damaging your phone. It's a true retro suburban dream for iPhone geeks.

Expect to pay $25 for plain walnut or $30 for the engraved designer version. Imagine the reaction you'll get from Dad when you pull out your new iPhone 4 outfitted with real wood paneling.

"Gee whiz son! She's a real beauty!"

[iBackwoods.com]

iNudity Gets iChatr iPhone 4 App Yanked from App Store

Apple's vigilant porn police have yanked down iChatr, the free Chatroulette-style iPhone 4 video app that lasted just over a week since it first debuted in the App Store on July 9th. Developers SKJM, LLC posted very few details on their blog after alerting users through Twitter.

"The iChatr application has currently been removed from the App Store due to reports of a number of users exposing themselves during the random video chat sessions." SKJM wrote.

"We are currently discussing possible solutions to the problem with Apple."

The app was doomed to fail from the start as some of us accurately predicted that random pole stroking exhibitionists would eventually show up, delivering the kind of raunchy iNudity that has made Chatroulette a hazard for the average web troller.

"This is why we can’t have nice things." SKJM devs told their users.

The sudden removal of this kind of random video chatting app is certain to kill chances for other developers who may have similar style apps in the works. Good luck with that one fellas.

Antenn-Aid Delivers Sticky Solution for iPhone 4 'Death Grip'

Here's the ideal cure for iPhone 4 "death grip" that we've all been waiting for. This custom-sized sticker was designed especially with your iPhone 4 antenna gap in mind. Say hello to Antenn-Aid.

Simply place this miniature miracle over the lower left corner of your iPhone's sensitive antenna area to improve signal performance. The added girth of Apple's free Bumper case is unnecessary when you can apply Antenn-Aid.

Expect to pay $4.99 for the biggest little signal-loss healer on planet earth. You'll get a set of six designer colors including natural skin tone 'peach'.

It's not just a temporary band-aid for a massive design flaw. It's pure genius!

[Antenn-Aid also on Etsy]

Turn iPhone 4 Into A Glow Stick With iColor Wraps

STYLE GUIDE: The style gurus at iColor Wraps have created the one thing that iPhone 4 has been missing. It's that familiar glow in the dark magic that will make drunk dialing at night twice as much fun as it was before.

This latest color wrap sensation transforms any regular iPhone 4 into a glow stick party animal all night long. The makers of iColor Wraps also loosely suggest that their thin designer vinyl strip, acts as an insulator against hand-held signal loss when applied correctly.

Expect to pay $7.00 for one wafer thin wrap that's available in a rainbow of colors. A feeling of smug superiority comes free upon delivery no matter how much you "death grip" your iPhone.

Give iPhone 4 the kind of cheesy glow in the dark goodness that Steve Jobs never imagined possible.

[iColorWraps.com]

The Great White iPhone 4 Coming Soon In 'Limited Quantities'

Steve Jobs announced at Apple's iPhone 4 "death grip" press conference that the great White iPhone 4 will start shipping at the end of July. But El Jobso made it clear that ol' whitie will only be available in "limited quantities".

Apple has yet to specify an official ordering date or exactly how many will be available. Expect the rare white iPhone 4 to become even more popular now that Steve Jobs has dubbed it as a limited edition release. At least for now.

[Photo © Roy Zipstein]