These leaked pics from what looks like some sort of Apple or AT&T marketing material give up lots more information on the phone, including (if it’s real) what the final shape is going to look like. Both the standard black version and the project (RED) version have tapered edges, which match the “thinner” rumours, and a fatter middle, which match the “slightly thicker” rumours. Other than that, the general shape and button design seem the same. What’s really cool is the front camera, which allows for video calls.
Engadget say they have analysed the leaked iPhone 2.0 firmware, and report 3G and GPS will be present. The HSDPA will be tri-band, meaning it will work pretty much anywhere. They also say components will include Sony antennas, 3G processors, transceivers and amplifiers, Arm 11 CPU and an UMTS on/off switch for power saving. Seems like there’s less and less to doubt about iPhone 2.0. [Engadget]
Poor TakeTV. This past Fall, it launched just ahead of the flood of media extenders that bring PC content to the TV. And while many felt it worked decently, it couldn’t keep up with the big dogs in the end as Sandisk confirmed today they killed the TakeTV line…in mid-May. Additionally, they shut down the Fanfare media portal attached to it. But with Slingcatcher supposedly around the corner, I have trouble getting too sentimental. [NewTeeVee]
It’s no secret Walt Mossberg is a freakin’ super-pundit in the tech world (it’s rumoured he once liveblogged for 14 hours straight…while standing). And if you need some words from the man himself, all you have to do is head over to waltmossbergsays.com, jot down your statement/prediction/infallibility, and BOOM! — Walt speaks. Not only that, but people never question what Mossberg says, because he basically knows everything. I mean, did you see the D6 Conference? [WaltMossbergSays](Thanks, Grant)
Personally, I don’t get much of a thrill out of unboxings. Besides, we have already seen the Eee PC 901 topless, so the mystery is all but gone. Still, if you cant get enough of this strange gadget strip show, Laptop Magazine has the filthy images you so desperately crave. And if you are not interested in unboxings, they also came up with some initial impressions saying that they were generally pleased with what they saw so far–despite an initial problem with a bent keyboard. Hit the link for the full gallery of photos. [Laptopmag]
Wireless monitors are in their infancy now, but ASUS and Realtek are teaming up to make a new product series based on Wireless USB. The monitor has an integrated Wireless USB module from Realtek—a technology that’s also just barely making it mainstream—and will be able to pair with a Wireless USB Host Wire Adaptor or Wireless Host Controller Interface that’s plugged into your PC. Unless you really, really need a wireless monitor, hold out until reviews come in to see if it’s worth your money. [Yahoo]
Anything can happen at this year’s WWDC, but chances are most of the Apple faithful out there are interested in either a new Macbook, OS X 10.6 or the 3G iPhone. Again, we don’t know for sure what will be unveiled, but given a choice, which one of these products do you want the most?
This “Mask of Emotion” was made at the Hongik University in Korea, which explains why their emoticons are very Asian, as opposed to the more :’( style us westerners use. It’s supposed to be hide your personal emotion while displaying whatever one you choose, which is limited to happy, kinda happy, very happy, sad, another kind of sad, and angry. Don’t expect to see anyone wearing this on the street unless you’re roaming the streets of Hongik University. [Mask of Emotion via Make]
