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Apple to Stream Press Event to iPhone and iPad

Apple will broadcast its September 1, iPod-centric event online using Apple’s industry-leading HTTP Live Streaming. This marks the first time the company has opened one of its major press events for live public viewing.

Viewing requires either a Mac running Safari on Mac OS X version 10.6 Snow Leopard, an iPhone or iPod touch running iOS 3.0 or higher, or an iPad. The live broadcast will begin at 10:00 a.m. PDT on September 1, 2010 at www.Apple.com.

Select "Watch Keynote Live" on the bottom left of Apple's home page (must use Safari).

This Retro Cassette Tape Is Your New iPhone Case

STYLE GUIDE: The idea of holding up an old cassette tape to my face to make calls gives me instant geek chills. This retro silicone cassette case replica let's you make calls like it's 1980 all over again.

Fred & Friends promise that their fantastical Tuned Up iPhone case fits 3G and iPhone 4 devices. It comes complete with its own matching clamshell tape case that doubles as a kick-ass stand for watching videos.

Tuned Up is not yet priced for sale, but it will be offered in both white and black HiFi stereo silicone to keep those irritating cassette nerds happy.

*Hot chick and iPhone not included.

Tell Steve Jobs I Returned My New iPhone 4

After battling wonky calling issues and constant irritation with my proximity sensor I finally gave up and returned my new iPhone 4 for a full refund. Just under one month later, it's game over for me.

“We’re tracking some problems with the proximity sensor, we’ll have that in the next update.” said Steve Jobs at Apple's iPhone 4 press conference on July 16, 2010.

A faulty proximity sensor unexpectedly reactivates your phone’s touchscreen, causing complete havoc as your cheek can randomly press keys during calls. Steve Jobs promised a fix was on the way for the proximity sensor problem with the next update. Apple failed to offer any relief since iOS 4.0.2 update was released on August 12, 2010. The update included a security patch and improvement to the signal strength formula. Nothing more.

Apple Guitar Banner Goes Up For Event At Yerba Buena Center

San Francisco - Here's a first look at Apple's ginormous acoustic guitar banner that's been hung outside the Yerba Beuna Center in preparation for the company's annual music-themed iPod-centric event taking place next Wednesday.

The iGuitar was featured earlier this week on Apple's media-only invitation. Steve Jobs is rumored to unveil the company's newest iPod touch with front-facing camera capable of delivering FaceTime video chats. A reimagined Apple TV device is also rumored to be in the offering with the new iTV expected to be running specialized apps using Apple's iOS.

Grand media speculation is expected to reach critical mass in the wee hours of Tuesday morning before the event finally gets under way. The epic keynote is set to begin on September 1, 2010 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, 1 p.m. Eastern.

[Photo by Malte Goesche]

Calendar Alarm Adds Better iCal Alerts to iPhone

Here's a new app that's been long overdue for turning iCal alerts into instant noisy reminders all day long. Calendar Alarm ($.99) works seamlessly with iPhone's native iCal app.

Once you've set your iCal appointments and scheduled alerts, Calendar Alarm lets you add any one of 12 obvious audible sounds to your alarm. You can also set durations for the alerts without depleting your battery life. 

Calendar Alarm finally delivers iCal reminders that are way too obnoxious to ignore. Although some of the sounds are less useful in a noisy environment, I found Bell fast, Vita Mix and Electra capable of instantly cutting through the clutter.

I would expect an iPad version to emerge sooner than later, but for now this app is compatible with iPhone and iPod touch.

Apple Set For Media Event On September 1st

Apple has scheduled a surprise media only event on September 1st, when Steve Jobs is expected to unveil the company's newest iPod touch with front-facing camera capable of delivering FaceTime video chats and a revised Apple TV device rumored to be called iTV.

The music-themed rock n' roll fantasy event will be held on Wednesday, September 1st with the keynote starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, 1 p.m. Eastern, at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.

Sausage Finger Sumo Wrestlers To Get iPads

Japan's big boys of sumo wresting are about to get a brand new toy. The Sumo Association announced on Monday that it will distribute iPads to Japan's 51 "stables", or the clubs the wrestlers belong to, with the aim of improving communication among the roly-poly grapplers. The use of fax or telephones to contact individual stables in the past has often led to miscommunication.

"We will hand out the newest iPads to all the sumo stables to swiftly communicate what we need to," association vice chairman Hiroyoshi Murayama told Reuters.

Apple's magical iPad which starts at 48,800 yen ($570) in Japan, was a likely choice since many stablemasters do not use computers and wrestlers are not good at punching in messages on their mobile phones with their big hands, Jiji news agency said.

The Sumo Association's recent investigations into charges of illegal gambling, assault and drug use among its wrestlers have been hampered by typical fax and telephone messages failing to get through. The association is pinning their hopes on the iPad to change all that.

It's expected that downloads of Angry Birds HD will see a considerable spike shortly after stablemasters realize it's one of iPad's must-have games.

These Apple iMat Coasters Are Made for Macheads

The idea of having a custom Apple mug mat sitting beside my MacBook Pro to caddy a morning latte gives me instant fanboy goosebumps all over. Say Hello To iMat.

Designer Mama Pris crafted these magical iMats in a plethora of artsy styles that deliver a unique hippie twist to the iconic Apple logo. She promises that her durable handmade mug mats are made with washable fabric and perfect for hot or cold drinks alike.

Expect to pay $7.00 each for your own made-to-order iMat or just fork over $28 bucks and buy a mixed set of four like I did. Because you can't get these designer mug mats at any Apple store. 

Genuine feelings of childlike wonder come free with every order.

   
     

  Warning: Do Not Call Them iPads.

Video: Great White iPhone 4 Unboxed In Canada

Some dude in Canada unveils his new 32GB white iPhone 4 in this mostly painful unboxing video which is best viewed with the sound turned off. The box and device look official enough to be the real deal. What do you think?

The great white iPhone 4 is truly a beauty to behold. Official U.S. launch expected later this year.

iPhone 4 Gets Snap-On QWERTY Keyboard Pants

Industrial designer Altamash Jiwani, has imagined a nifty pair of QWERTY keyboard pants tailored especially for iPhone 4. His snap-on prototype wraps around the iPhone using carbon steel slider rails, allowing a tactile keyboard to slide away for access to your home button.

The frame docks into the iPhone, auto disabling the virtual keyboard. A female dock connector is also provided at the bottom for charging.

Although Jiwani's design is slim fitting, the idea of trying to improve upon Apple's sexy construction by imposing a Crackberry style prosthetic keyboard makes me cringe. The end result instantly turns iPhone 4's stunning design into an unsightly robo-phone. No thank you!