MacRumors has reported that the rumored ultraportable macbook, which has high hopes for, will have a multitouch track pad, and external optical. The optical makes sense, and is gladly welcomed. The Multitouch Trackpad is a bit interesting. Macbooks currently use a simple multitouch trackpad for two finger scrolling. Maybe Leopard updates will allow scrolling features like the iPhone.
The geniuses at TouchMods have been busy preparing a VoIP application for the iPod Touch, and they released a video of the first successful call using their software. The application is suppose to be ready by New Year’s Day, so look out for that. Watch the video, and see the call being made. If you remember the post I did on their microphone mod, which can be ordered now directly from them, you can use it with this application. Other than that, all you have to do is wait for it to be released. Apple probably won’t be too happy with this. So sorry, Apple.
TuneWiki is an iPhone application that downloads song lyrics from the internet, and shows them synced with the song in real time, karaoke style. Apple should consider including this application in their next firmware update.
[TuneWiki]
One lucky iPhone owner got a quick chat with Bill Clinton himself, and his signature on his iPhone. He also learned that Bill Clinton also uses the iPhone as well, which was a gift from Steve himself.
[Bioffe]
The iPhone with v1.1.2 firmware has been confirmed to be able to run unlocked with a couple of new SIM cards, including the TurboSIM and the StealthSIM. The SonicSIM is yet to be confirmed.
The iPhone has just gone platinum, literally. From the precious metal enthusiasts at Goldstriker International, you can now buy a platinum-coated iPhone for a mere $2,230. While most of us aren’t interested of buying a iPhone, let alone buying a more scratchable version, it’s still the best way to shut someone up with an original. Well, that or either mugging him to take his, and laughing at him for losing it.
[Gizmodo]
The deals Apple has already offered leading to holiday savings are over. Apple gear usually doesn’t see a big discount either, but it’s nice to save a few bucks than none. MacMall is running a big sale at the moment that combines savings and rebates for some noteworthy deals. There are plenty of deals on MacBooks, MBPs, and iMacs that are worth looking through if you have no access to student discounts. The sale ends December 10, 8am PT. Start looking.
A very serious, and cool, and big project of the iPod Touch includes the homemade mic dongle for VoIP, that snuggly fits into the dock connector itself. Touch Mods have been documenting the process themselves over the last couple weeks, and they are finally ready to take orders. It’s small, black, and looks professionally made. They don’t have a price listed as of now, but recent posts say you shouldn’t “hesitate too much, and ask for your Mic. Be one of the very firsts who will make the Touch-4-VoIP become a reality!”
