fun & gadgets

iPhone launch date revealed

Apple has confirmed that its much-anticipated iPhone product will launch on 29 June in the US. The date was given in a series of TV adverts broadcast on Sunday, and was later confirmed by a spokesman for the California-based company.

The device, which combines the features of a mobile phone and personal digital assistant, will sell for $499 (£251) and $599, depending on configuration.

The adverts on sunday showed off several of the gadget’s features, including surfing the net, watching videos and scrolling through e-mails using a finger as a pointer.

They ended with the news that the phone would be available “Only on the new AT&T” and “Coming June 29″.

Dynamo powered torch and charger

With all the summer music festival on the way and the difficulty keeping in touch with your buddies as the weekend progresses and the batteries in your mobile phone starts to die, this little gadget may well be the answer … featuring a dynamo that can either power internal batteries that power the torch or can re-charge your mobile phone.

The charger comes with adaptors to fit most leading models of mobile phone including Nokia, Motorola, SonyEricsson and Siemens.

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A closer look at the iPhone

Apple's iPhone has certainly stirred up some interest. On the face of it it does no more than my Sony Ericsson W810i: internet access; photo album; MP3 player; syncronising contacts; etc., but the iPhone certainly does it with more style. I love how you can scroll through your contact list with a flick, how you can re-size pictures with a pinch and the album cover selection mode is stunning.   

Motorola announce the MOTOACTV S9 Bluetooth headset

If you are looking for headphones to let you listen to music whilst running or otherwise working out, Motorola’s MOTOACTV S9 Bluetooth headset may well be what you need. Supporting Bluetooth A2DP streaming stereo and the abilty to make and receive calls if paired with a mobile phone, the MotoActiv S9 will allow users to stay in-touch without breaking off from their marathon training.