Is the Apple Tablet a King Size iPhone ?

Let’s face it. The apple tablet PC has been one of the biggest rumours of 2009. It’s size is said to be anything from 7 inches to 12 inches, & rumoured names being anything from iSlate to iGuide. Since the last two months or so, the media was persistent with the news that it would probably be releasing in January 2010

Now Apple has confirmed that they will be holding a Press Conference on January 26th & the masses are certain that is when the Apple tablet will be released. The details surrounding the event are very closely guarded, as always. The ex-president of Google China claims that he has some information- ‘from a friend’-

Hover Mother: An RC Helicopter You Control With Your iPhone

Parrot’s AR.Drone is an RC helicopter whose flight you control via your iPhone’s Wi-Fi. Not only does the unit come with two video cameras and augmented-reality game apps that allow solo play or head-to-head shootouts with your friends’ AR.Drones. Add a protective prop hull for indoor flight, or if you just wanna make it look like the futuristic choppers in AVATAR.

MONSTER OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE LINE OF ADVANCED APPLE® IPOD® and

Monster, a leading manufacturer of advanced consumer electronics accessories, is helping lead the way in the fast-growing Apple mobile accessories category with a comprehensive line of innovative products geared toward Apple® iPod® and iPhone™ users. Notably, the company is bringing new meaning to the term “freedom of the open road” with its cutting-edge iPod and iPhone accessories for automobile use, including the new iCarCharger™ 800 (SRP: $29.95), an innovative two-in-one charging device.

New at CES 2010: iCarCharger™ 800 – Innovative Dual Charging Device
Drivers seeking to charge multiple mobile devices while on-the-go are often frustrated by the lack of charging outlets in their vehicle. The new Monster iCarCharger is an easy-to-use, two-in-one charger that solves this problem with an additional in-line USB plug for simultaneous charging of USB-powered devices. Drivers can now charge their iPod or iPhone and also connect another device such as a cellphone, Bluetooth headset, PDA, or even a second iPod with the device’s included USB charging cable. Featuring an easy-to-read power status LED display, the iCarCharger 800 is a heavy-duty unit with 1A current output for power-hungry devices, with 24K gold charging contacts for total reliability. Note: the iCarCharger 800, like Monster’s iCarPlay Wireless 800 and iCarCharger 1000 (see below) are all Works with iPhone certified products for iPhone and iPhone 3G.

Vodafone to sell iPhone in UK in January 2010

Vodaphone is the latest of the UK’s major phone networks to offer the iPhone to customers.

The cheapest tariff available is £30 a month for 24 months, plus additional handset charges ranging from £59 (iPhone 3G 8GB) to £239 (3GS 32GB).

Both business and consumer contracts are subject to a 1GB monthly data limit on mobile internet use. Orange has a decent limit of 750MB per month.

Vodafone and O2 both offer unlimited wifi use. Orange’s data limit includes connections to the internet via BT Open-Zone wifi.

Both O2’s and Orange’s lowest tariffs – £34.26 and £29.36 respectively – are on a 24-month contract and come with a free iPhone.

Vodafone comes close with a £35 a month contract over a two year period, also including a free 3G 8GB handset.

Tesco Mobile tariffs start at £20 a month for 12 months – with a £222 charge for the same model of handset. However, Tesco says that the shorter contract will enable customers to upgrade more quickly.

via BBC

The Sharper Image’s latest dock turns your iPhone into an old-school wall clock

Here’s a neat iPhone dock for those who dig old school wall clocks with Roman numerals. Simply start the dedicated app, put your beloved handset in the middle, and have the whole thing (with the iPhone) turned into a clock. Kinda cool, though I’m not sure it’s actually 60 bucks cool.

The Sharper Image is behind this accessory/app combo, but I couldn’t find it on their website. Likewise, there is no single “sharper image” app in the AppStore. Guess this has just been announced and should be available within weeks…