Saturday, July 17, 2010

Gadgetophilia (Gadgets) – Newsletter for July 17, 2010

Saturday, July 17, 2010


Some details on Apple’s plans to give out free iPhone cases to ease reception problem

Apple’s iPhone 4 case giveaway at a glance

A few questions and answers about Apple Inc.’s decision to give iPhone 4 buyers a free case:
Q: Why is Apple doing this?
A: The iPhone 4 was redesigned. A steel band that runs around the phone acts as its antenna. Some people say calls disconnect when they accidentally cover …. Original article  : Some details on Apple’s plans to give out free iPhone cases to ease reception problem.

Summary Box: Apple to give iPhone 4 buyers free case, refund for ‘Bumpers,’ through Sept. 30

Summary Box: Apple’s free iPhone 4 case giveaway
CASE CLOSED: Apple says it will give everyone who buys an iPhone 4 through Sept. 30 a free case. People who already bought one of the company’s $29 “Bumper” cases can get a refund. Apple will let people sign up on its website late next week.
DEATH [..] Read the original article: here.

Toyota, Tesla plan to develop electric RAV4 crossover, begin selling it in 2012

Toyota, Tesla plan to build electric RAV4 in 2012
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Toyota Motor Corp. and electric vehicle upstart Tesla Motors Inc. say they’ll work together to develop an electric version of Toyota’s RAV4 small crossover vehicle.
Tesla will develop the electric power system for the RAV4, which looks a small sport utility vehicle …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

More than 277 million Chinese have access to third-generation network

BEIJING – The increasing popularity of devices such as the iPhone and the expansion of the third-generation network have divulged more than 277 million people to access the internet via their phones in China by the end of June, representing more than 65 percent of China’s 420 million Internet users.

According to the China Daily, …. Source article  : More than 277 million Chinese have access to third-generation network.

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