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Why would an iPod Touch need Bluetooth? I mean, the only purpose I can think of offhand for Bluetooth is Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP)… and there’s no way that they’d put stereo bluetooth in just the iPod touch, since that’s not even their “best” iPod, Steve Jobs consistently says that’s the iPhone’s honor… hmmmm. [via]

Watch as I guide myself through the perils of trying to figure out what accessories to buy for my new iPhone. Really, though, it’s all about how to spend another two hundred dollars without blinking.

The iPhone’s recessed headphone jack has been a headache for those who prefer to use their own headphones instead of the stock Apple headphones. The new Smartphone Experts Headphone Adapter ($9.95) solves that problem handily — and without sticking out too far either.

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No bones about it, the Aquapac Waterproof Pro Sports Case (store link, $34.95) isn’t a pretty case. It’s a pretty ugly case. You don’t wear the Aquapac to the beauty pageant though, so this review is less about aesthetics and more about form.

figure 1: the Belkin Sport Armband. Note the absence of the holes by the key slot

I quit smoking over a year ago. I didn’t like how expensive it all was (a pack a day gets expensive quick), so I started rolling my own cigarettes; which is probably way worse for you. I [...]

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Smartphone Experts Wall Charger ($14.95, store link) was one of the items that I really anticipated. I’m always glad to have a 2nd charger; and one with an extra-long cord is always a plus. The integrated cord management is just a bonus.

When I pulled down the Smartphone Experts Side Pouch (store link, $29.95) from my current list, I figured it would be the side-loading version of their Top Pouch. I’m glad to say that I’m wrong: the quality of the side pouch surpasses it. A person will have to be pretty nitpicky to find [...]

So, I’ve talked before at length about my pile of accessories to review. Well, it’s nigh time to turn my burning gaze to the stack of accessories that need reviewing. Again, if there’s a product you want reviewed first, let me know and I’ll move that to the top of my queue. [...]

David Adams from OSNews.com wrote a lengthy and very interesting seven page review of the iPhone and shares his experiences with the device after one month of use. He seems to have grown quite fond of it (haven’t we all?) and sees Apple capturing a sizable chunk of the cellular market.

The iPhone is a [...]

So, yeah. Favelets and bookmarklets. In the podcast, I promised a review article about useful bookmarklets and favelets, for the iPhone. And here it is.

I’ve written a few simple bookmarklets as well; it seems a lot of the bookmarklets are designed for web editors, and not always so much for the average [...]

The Apple iPhone Bluetooth Headset is now available for pre-order. This in-ear headset is ridiculously light, .23oz (!), and it gets surprisingly good battery life (5.5 hours) for a device of that size. I’m guessing it doesn’t have digital sound processing at that weight, as DSP munches battery life in serious fashion. [...]

MSNBC.com technology writer, Joe Hutsko, purchased an iPhone to replace his Treo 680 (a common trend it seems) and decided to put the much hyped gadget to the test, to see whether iPhone is road worthy as a laptop replacement.

Can I type as quickly on it as I can on my MacBook or any [...]

For our first review, the Pacific Rim iShield (store link) for the iPhone. It’s available in 3 colors: Black, White, and Red. I received the red version for use and abuse. So, after about a week with it, read on for my thoughts and opinions about it.

After a week of using the iPhone and living in Steve’s world, I offer my experiences, opinions, and revelations.

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TreoCentral’s Michael Ducker checks in with his thoughts on the iPhone’s hits, misses, and effects on the smartphone market. It looks like he agrees with my impressions on a number of points and, well, I agree with him on a number of points too. It’s so great to see everyone getting along! Now [...]

So, after twelve hours of waiting in line, it didn’t take me long to take the iPhone out and start playing around with it. I didn’t get the zip and seal treatment that some folks got at AT&T stores, but then again, the MOA was trying to zip people through as efficiently as possible. [...]

Does the iPhone live up to the hyperbole? Is the device really as cool as it looks? Even more important – is it a practical device to use or just an expensive, but impressive, luxury gadget? I can’t fully answer the philosophical aspects until I’ve used the iPhone for a longer period of time. [...]

The first iPhone we got in our hands - we took the mother apart. Read on for pictures and (coming in just a bit) video of the guts of the iPhone.

Valleywag has compiled details culled from fab four of reviews, and given each point a numerical value. Is it just me or do the folks at Valleywag have too much free time on their hands?

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Ed Baig posts his video review with Jefferson Graham of TalkingTech. He also conveniently shows us the one thing we hadn’t seen yet regarding iPhone - the BOX!

Uncle Walt Mossberg sitting on his throne at the Wall Street Journal has published his review of the much coveted iPhone. Watch and listen to what he has to say, then read his official review at WSJ.

New York Times columnist David Pogue’s video review can be viewed above, with his published review here.

I’m glad to report that the second phase of Apple’s phone assault continues. The Apple Bluetooth Headset has cleared the FCC. If you’re the electrical engineering type, there are some test results to read.

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Apple finally launched its much rumored mobile phone at MacWorld yesterday, immediately triggering a massive worldwide drool-fest among gadget freaks. While it has been widely known that Apple has had such a product secretly in development for at least two years now, the device itself remained shrouded in mystery. Some analysts speculated the device would [...]