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iPhone crossed a “mobile phone” dimension long back, with all its apps and features it is a full fledged mobile super computer. And moving on the same lines here is new concept car from RinSpeed called as iChange, which will have iPhone as a main controller.

An initial walk-around reveals that the concept car has no doors. The entire electrically powered roof section of the car measuring just 1.03 meters in height tilts forward to allow passengers to board. Also gone are such mundane things as a key. Its role is filled by an Apple iPhone, which also controls the most important vehicle functions. The „iChange“ is drastically different than ordinary cars in every detail…. At the heart of the concept car lies the groundbreaking next-generation Harman/Kardon infotainment system. The system uses an innovative Intel processor technology that guarantees minimized power consumption. The same is true for the Harman/Kardon high-efficiency audio system. This revolutionary technology meets highest demands on sound quality, weighs much less than ordinary systems and at the same time uses only a fraction of energy. This opens the door to a new dimension of energy efficiency. The route guidance of the navigation system is also especially eco-friendly: The system calculates the most energy-saving route and displays the directions in realistic 3D view. When it comes to the subject of heating systems, the “iChange” is as versatile as its car body. Because the electric motor produces too little waste heat, the concept vehicle depends on a high-performance auxiliary heater. The Esslingen-based Eberspächer Group – one of the world’s leading manufacturers of vehicle heating systems – designed two tailor-made ecological heating systems especially for this project: an electric heater as well as an ethanol 85 heater. This optimally accentuates the advantages of the two technologies: The entirely emission free electric PTC heater proves itself at short distances. Over long distances, the battery-independent alternative fuel-powered heater ensures a significantly longer operating range of the vehicle. As a result, even the heater of the “iChange” variably adjusts to the respective requirements.

Amazing :-)

For more details on iChange , check out its website .

iBluetooth which is a bluetooth file transfer utility being developed by MeDevil is almost ready and undergoing some final touches and fixes.

If everything goes right it will be released soon on the iSpazio Cydia Repository (Which means it will be only available for jailbroken iPhones).

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A New Status Update about iBluetooth, the application that will allow the file transfer through the iPhone Bluetooth. Actually, the application is in beta testing. iSpazio got it, and Medevil is fixing some of the bugs we found. When ALL (or, the most important) bugs will be fixed, the app will be released through the iSpazio Repository in Cydia

Its not clear whether it will be a paid or free app, all we can say is yes bring it on and fast :-) .

[Via: iClarified]

Hysteria Project from Bulkypix is an upcoming iPhone gaming app for iPhone, which really seems different from the run of the mill apps getting into App Store everyday.

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It seems to be interactive movie adventure kind of game where you decide what steps your game character should follow, and in this case the gameplay is not filled with some cartoons. Its real places, real people and real fun.

Check out the gameplay video and you will know what we are talking about :

Nice :-) , Hysteria Project will releasing its first Initial episode in coming weeks and price is set as $1.99 , after the release their will other episodes which will added to the game.

[Via:TouchArcade]

Canvas is another app which stands apart from other apps and its really useful for those who wants to learn a bit of painting by sitting in home :-) .

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From Developer Website :

Canvas, painting lessons series for iPhone and iPod Touch. Designed specifically to leverage the iPhone’s unique abilities and interface, Canvas is a series of step-by-step painting lessons. Discover the process of creating a real painting. Renowned artist Manuel Sosa guides users through every step in the creation of works of art, from outline to finished stage.

The artist has added captions to the images explaining the thoughts and techniques used. Zoom in to see every detail of every stroke. The final result can even be expanded to almost life size. In each phase, users can change the transparency of the frame and observe the evolution from the previous one. Canvas also offers a slide show with original music – just sit back and watch the whole sequence. Step-by-Step painting lessons the iPhone way.

So, get ready with your brushes for some good painting lessons. As developer pointed out, more and more canvas and lessons will added in later versions of app.

Canvas costs $2.99 and you can download it from iTunes App Store Link.

Following our previous post about HTC Diamond 2, today we are covering HTC Touch Pro 2 which is another new offering from HTC having a slider Qwerty keyboard. Specs look pretty impressive too.

HTC Touch Pro 2 Launch Video :

HTC Touch Pro 2 Product Tour Video :

HTC Pro 2 Full Specifications :

Processor Qualcomm® MSM7200A™, 528 MHz
Operating System Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional
Memory ROM: 512 MB
RAM: 288 MB
Dimensions 116 X 59.2 X 17.25 mm (4.57 X 2.33 X 0.68 inches)
Weight 175 grams (6.17 ounces) with battery
Display 3.6-inch TFT-LCD touch-sensitive screen with 480 X 800 WVGA resolution
Adjustable tilt screen
Network HSDPA/WCDMA:

  • Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MHz
  • Up to 2 Mbps up-link and 7.2 Mbps down-link speeds

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:

  • Europe/Asia: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

    (Band frequency, HSUPA availability, and data speed are operator dependent.)

Device Control TouchFLO™ 3D
Zoom bar
Keyboard Slide-out 5-row QWERTY keyboar
GPS Internal GPS antenna
Connectivity Bluetooth® 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate and A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g
HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0, audio jack, and TV Out* in one)
Camera Main camera: 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus
Second camera: VGA CMOS color camera
Audio supported formats AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, QCP, MP3, WMA, WAV, MIDI, M4A
Video supported formats WMV, ASF, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, M4V, AVI
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Capacity: 1500 mAh
Talk time:

  • Up to 270 minutes for WCDMA
  • Up to 419 minutes for GSM

Standby time:

  • Up to 454 hours for WCDMA
  • Up to 348 hours for GSM

Video call time: Up to 150 minutes
(The above are subject to network and phone usage.)

Expansion Slot microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
AC Adapter Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
DC output: 5V and 1A
Special Features FM Radio, G-Sensor

HTC Pro 2 Hands On Video :

[via:Phonedog & MTA]

 

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