Apple iPod and iPhone News for September-14-07
Tested: iPod Touch Screen Inferior to the iPhone’s Screen [Pics]
The iPhone and iPod Touch are presumed to have the same screen quality. But they don’t, according to some testing and reader feedback we did today. The iPod Touch’s screen turns black areas somewhat greyish, washed out shadow detail, with absolute blacks appearing shimmery.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/apple/tested-iphone-screen-better-than-ipod-touch-screen-299774.php
What’s an iPod touch without OS X?
This particular iPod touch arrived without the necessary OS, but it did arrive with a possible hint…bluetooth hardware still behind the case?
http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/14/ipod-touch-ships-without-os-x/
12 Effective Strategies Apple Uses to Create Loyal Customers
“When shoppers sleep outside of stores just to be one of the first to buy an iPhone, it’s obvious that Apple Inc. is a company that enjoys fanatical brand loyalty. However, this brand success is not a result of dumb luck or forces beyond Apple’s control; it’s part of a well-thought-out plan to deliver strong products and create an Apple culture.”
http://www.insidecrm.com/features/strategies-apple-loyal-customers/
First iPod Touch Review @ PCMag
When the iPhone came out in June, many people (myself included) loved it, but wanted it without the phone—and that pesky two-year contract with AT&T Wireless. I’m no Luddite, but I don’t want my personal media player to ring in the middle of a song.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2179701,00.asp
iPhone now software unlocked in 32 countries and 69 carriers
With the European and Asian iPhone rollouts still months away, is it any wonder to find the little guy venturing out on the mean, GSM streets all on his own? According to a list compiled by the iPhone Dev Team, the iPhone software unlock has now been tested to work in 32 countries and 69 national carriers.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/13/iphone-now-software-unlocked-in-32-countries-and-69-carriers/