By Richard Rojas
The long anticipated release of the Apple iPhone is scheduled for Friday June 29, 2007 at 6pm in each US time zone. The anticipation has been mounting ever since Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, announced the Apple iPhone during his keynote address at Mac World 2007 in San Francisco, CA.

The kind of hype surrounding the iPhone hasn’t been seen for a new product announcement since, well, the Apple iPod. This is really no coincidence, since Steve Jobs is a master at stirring up rabid anticipation around new product launches. It also helps that Apple usually comes up with revolutionary product concepts that wind up changing how the world uses technology. Just think back to the Mac, iPod, and iTunes.

An iPhone prototype was kept in a Plexiglas case at the Mac World show like some sort of religious relic or maybe a talisman from another galaxy. Fascinated attendees swarmed the display case, but could only stare in wonder at the mysteriously beautiful object encased within. Sorry, absolutely no touching was allowed! This was cruelty in the extreme since the allure of the Apple iPhone rests in the pleasure of cradling it in your hands and using your fingers to navigate its touch-sensitive screen.

The Apple iPhone will be released first in the US first, and then in Europe during Q4 2007, followed by Asia in 2008. This is one of the few instances in recent memory where a technologically advanced cell phone is being released in the US before the rest of the world. Eat your heart out Japan!

We’re now seeing a cultural shift where the cell phone has become a fashion accessory. There are fashion shows that prominently feature cell phones along with matching clothing. The extreme in cell phone as status accessory, are gold-plated and diamond encrusted cell phone models selling for thousands.

Cachet is the bottom line. Regardless of the iPhone’s shortcomings, some of which are may prove to be critical, there is no question that the iPhone will be a huge success and demand for it will be off the charts. The demand for the Apple iPhone is already intense and the first shipments will be sure to sell out quickly. The only important question remaining is will the Apple iPhone take its place alongside the Mac and the iPod as iconic products or will it fizzle into obscurity like the Apple Newton and the Cube?

Richard R. Rojas covers the PDA and cell phone industries. To find out what the Apple iPhone is really all about, read his full Apple iPhone Review at http://www.PDAFlicks.com

By Tyler Powers

The iPod shuffle can do much more than just play music. Here are a few things you can use your shuffle for, that will enrich life and improve your knowledge.

You can use your iPod shuffle to learn a new language. Since the iPod shuffle is light enough to listen to anywhere, you should take advantage of those long waits in lines to brush up on your foreign language skills. Simply add audio books that teach the foreign language that you wish to learn and listen to them anytime and anywhere without interrupting others.

You can share your music with another when using a Belkin headphone splitter. The Belkin headphone splitter connects into the earphone jack of your shuffle and provides two connections where you can connect two earphones instead of one only. This would be a prefect solution for couples that wish to listen to music instead of boring conversations during family gatherings. Sitting side-by-side, a couple can smile and nod while listening to their favorite band without anyone being the wiser.

A Belkin headphone splitter would also be a perfect solution for families with two teens and a low budget. The teens can share an iPod and the music without the fighting that usually occurs between siblings who have problems sharing items that were purchased for the whole family to use.

You can listen to the songs on your iPod shuffle on your car radio by combining a Belkin Tunebase with Belkins Tunecast II. Tunebase plugs into your automobiles cigarette lighter and has an adjustable neck that holds the iPod shuffle with ease and Tunebase charges your shuffle battery automatically when connected. The adjustable neck will let you position your iPod shuffle at your convenience. Tunecast II is an FM transmitter that you can attach to your iPod shuffle. The transmitter lets you play the songs on your shuffle through your cars stereos. By using a combination with Tunebase and Tunecast II you can have your favorite selections playing as you drive each day, without jeopardizing your safety, or others safety, by listening to your shuffle with earphones on.

The iPod shuffle can also be used to store important data files. If you need to backup important data files, you can add them to the shuffle using iTunes software for safekeeping. Carry your important data files with you wherever you go by simply clipping your iPod shuffle into your briefcase, purse, pocket or shoe.

You can also use the iPod shuffle to help you with your studies if you are a student. Using your computer, record your notes into MP3 format and transfer your recordings to your iPod shuffle using iTunes. Now you can listen to your notes during breaks, on your way to and from class and at night before doing your homework. Studies show that the mind retains information better when heard than information that is merely read, so by listening to your studies instead of just reading them, you will not only improve your knowledge but you will learn faster as well. This not only helps to improve your grades, but it also provides additional free time for you to enjoy other things besides your studies.

“We’re Highlighting The Big Tech News For The First Week Of April, 2007.
But First, Let’s Start Off With Your Must See Moment.
The Countdown Begins For Kennedy Space Center’s Newest Attraction — The Shuttle Launch Experience.
The 60 Million Dollar Shuttle Ride Opens On Memorial Day Weekend — And Takes You On A Journey To The Earth’s Orbit.
The Authentic Simulation Ride Lasts 8 And A Half Minutes — And Has Lots Of High Tech Extras To Make You Feel Like It’s The Real Thing…
Buying Digital Tracks Online Has Always Been Somewhat Frustrating…Since They Usually Only Work With One Type Of Player…
Now Apple And Emi Are Set To Change That.
The Tech Company And Music Label Unveiled A Plan To Sell Songs Without Copyright Protection Through Itunes.
That Means They’ll Play On Any Device That Supports The Aac File Format.
The Move Puts Pressure On Other Record Companies To Follow Suit…The Songs Cost 30 Cents More Than Their Protected Counterparts.
Cell Phones Just Don’t Seem To Mix With Airplanes…
This Week, The Fcc Announced They Are No Longer Considering Allowing Their Use On-Board.
The Order Comes Two Years After The Fcc Said They’d Consider Lifting The Rule That Requires You To Turn Off Your Cell Phone Once An Airplane Leaves The Ground.
The Fcc Cited A Lack Of Technical Data To Determine Whether The Phones Cause Interference Problems…
Mashups On The Web Combine Information From Various Sources Into One Place…Like A Map Showing Gas Prices…
Problem Is, You Needed To Be Pretty Tech Savvy To Make Your Own.
Not Anymore…Google Introducing My Maps…An Easy Way To Make Your Own Mashup.
You Mark Your Favorite Places On The Map…
Draw Lines And Shapes To Highlight Key Stuff…
Then Add Text, Photos And Even Videos.
Share Your Map With The World Or Just Friends And Family.
The New York International Auto Show Kicked Off In The Big Apple…With Car Makers Showing Off The Latest And Greatest Technology On Wheels.
Lexus Announced Standard Xm Radio In Its Lx 570 Suv…While Infiniti Says Xm Is Standard In Its Entire New Lineup.
Infiniti Also Announcing Two New Technologies –An Around View Mirror — With Small Cameras Mounted On The Front, Side And Back Of The Car For A 360 Degree View…
And A Lane Departure Prevention System To Take Over Steering If You Drift Out Of Lane.
Small Is In –Chevy Unveiling Three Tiny Concept Cars — And Asking Consumers To Vote For Their Favorite For Production.
Cnet Tv Has Tons Of Auto Show Coverage…Just Stay Tuned Or Use The Search Box To Find Our Car Tech Videos.
Before We Go…Since Its Easter Weekend…Why Not Check Out A Site That Makes Art From Those Marshmallow Peeps…
Peeps-Show Dot Com Is Definitely Family Friendly…Just Make Sure You Put Two Ss’s In There.”