iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus Ship on September 19
During Apple's keynote speech today, they officially announced the upcoming iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus as the successors to last year's iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. With a proper numerical upgrade, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are Apple's best iPhones to date. The biggest change to the iPhones are the sizes. Whereas the iPhone 5S had a 4" screen, the iPhone 6 features a 4.7" screen, with the iPhone 6 Plus going even bigger with a full 5.5" screen. The new iPhones are also thinner than ever, going from the 5s's 7.6mm to the iPhone 6's 6.9mm and iPhone 6 Plus's 7.1mm. The new iPhones also feature stronger cameras with 8 megapixels, 2.2 apertures, and new sensors that allow better focusing.
The iPhone 6 starts at $199 for 16GB, $299 for 64GB, and $399 for 128GB with a two-year contract; the iPhone 6 Plus starts at $299 for 32GB, $399 for 64GB, and $499 for 128GB with a two-year contract. We'll be back for more from Apple's speech today, including their official reveal of the Apple Watch.
[Images via Mashable]
Turn iPhone Photos into Polaroids
Before mobile phones and Instagram, Polaroids were it as far as instant photography cameras. Although the corporation made the decision, in February 2008, to cease all production in favor of digital photography products, the Impossible Project has succeeded in reviving authentic Polaroid-style instant camera prints. What started as a Kickstarter fund last year, turned into a successful project that produced their unique iPhone polaroid printer, The Impossible Instant Lab, available for sale to the general public.
In case you haven't heard of this before, The Impossible Instant lab is a savvy kit that allows you to print a real Polaroid instant photo from your iPhone. Unlike other smartphone photo printers, the Impossible Lab doesn't connect to your smartphone using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Instead, it's literally a lightbox you place your phone in, which then takes a real Polaroid picture of the screen and prints it out. It also includes a free app that overrides your iPhone's brightness and color balance settings, guaranteeing a perfect exposure at all times. Clever.
Pricing from $299, it's not the most affordable printing device, but definitely worth it's value in the long run. Check out the following photos and see it in action with their vimeo video here.
[Via ThisIsColossal]
Play Your iPhone Games With The Logitech Powershell Controller
Many of us can get lost in our phones with the array of features that are offered these days. Whether you're conducting business and sending emails, checking out your favorite website, sharing what you had for lunch on social networks, or playing games, there is always something to occupy your time. If you're into the latter, Logitech has created a product to help make the gaming experience better with the Logitech Powershell Controller. For about $100, you can transform your iPhone into a game controller equipped with an analog pad, button clusters, and shoulder triggers so you no longer have to poke at your screen. Not only is it a gaming peripheral, it also has a built-in battery that will charge your iPhone while you play. For more information on the Logitech Powershell Controller, head on over to the Logitech website here.
[Via Logitech]
Hardwell Releases "Dare You" Via Shazam
Dutch EDM artist Hardwell, recently named the world's No. 1 DJ by DJ Mag, broke new ground today as the first artist to release a song strictly through the music-id application Shazam. Listeners are prompted to "Shazam" a 20 second clip on Hardwell's Youtube page that will then unlock his latest single "Dare You" featuring songwriter Matthew Koma, exclusively on the Shazam app. It opens a new avenue for artists to reach fans with their music, as if that landscape wasn't pretty cluttered already. It should push forward the proliferation of corporate cross-promotions to subsidize label money. Check out the song below and for the full download, get your Shazam app out and hit here.
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[Video] Apple Releases iPhone 5c Commercial
You may not have noticed it if you were tuned in to the Steelers/Bengals game last night, but there was a bit of history made as Apple unveiled the first commercials for their newly-unveiled iPhone 5C. The new version is basically a plastic version of the iPhone 5 and has been lambasted by critics since it was first announced to the public last week. While the specs are beside the point, Apple's marketing team seemed to take a page out of 2006 with the white background and kitschy music. "Ring Ring" by Sleigh Bells plays in the background as the mold is seemingly poured for the plastic pieces. If you were wondering, this version comes in a variety of colorways, but you'll figure it out quickly if you weren't privy to that knowledge. Check out the ad below.
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Apple Announces Launch Date for iTunes Radio
It looks like Apple is ready to step into the ring with Spotify, Rdio, Pandora, and Google Play Music All Access by officially announcing that it's music streaming service iTunes Radio will be available September 18. Apple's newest music feature will be released as part of the new iOS7 update. "Its focus is placed on playlists or stations based on the music that already exists in users personal libraries, this is generated from iTunes entire catalogue." You will be able to use iTunes Radio on all Apple devices as well as with iTunes Windows based devices. There is no cost to using iTunes Radio and it is completely free but like other services it will supported by ads but there is an upgrade that's ad free for a price.
[Via Hypetrak]
Rumored photos of iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C leaked
With rumors of a gold iPhone 5S set to release next month, more purported pictures of the new variant have come out. Mashable, via a Japanese website, shared the purported images of the new iPhone 5S models, which you can see below. Also below are purported images of the iPhone 5C, which is a lower-cost iPhone 5 model that will replace the current iPhone 5. So, just so we're clear: The current iPhone model, iPhone 5, will be replaced by the iPhone 5C in addition t0 the upgraded model, iPhone 5S. The iPhone 5C will be encased in plastic and will have some modest tech upgrades, but no concrete details have been announced.
The first group of photos are of the iPhone 5C, while the second group are of the iPhone 5S. Word has it that an official announcement will be made on or around September 10 in regards to the next iPhone models, so we only need to wait a few more weeks to find out how the future of the iPhone models will shape out.
[via Mashable, Mobilissimo]
[Photography] The Impossible Smartphone Printer
If you ever wanted to own a Polaroid camera or just wanted to print your photos from your iPhone, The Impossible Instant Lab is something worth checking out. Paired with an accompanying app, you are able to take your digital iPhone photos and turn them into analog instant photos with a lo-fi look. You simply choose your photo, open up the app, and place your iPhone on the cradle; the image is then exposed on the film, resulting in a printed Polaroid for you. Check out the video below to see how it works and the photos it produces, for more check out The Impossible Project.
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