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1) The LCD appears to be factory glued to the digitizer which is more similar to the first generation iPhones than the iPhone 3G and 3GS. The digitizer can be separated from the LCD on the 3G and 3GS models, which should be interesting to all, but for the repair folks like us–this means that the 4G screen repair price will be higher since both parts will have to be replaced at once.

2) The iPhone 4G front panel seems to be about 1/4? longer than its predecessors. ***My .02 here is not necessarily that the new iPhone is going to be bigger. A lot of speculation on the size of the new iPhone has come out, however, it could also mean that the front panel is longer because the bezel surrounding the front panel is a different size, or is absent on the 4G models. We really won’t know until it comes out.***

3) There is an interesting reflective, mirror-like surface directly above the speaker. This is likely a spot for the proximity sensor. If that’s what it is, it’s in a different location than previous models.

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The Fastmac iV Plus adds an external battery back to a form-fitted iPhone case measuring 1300 mAh and also has an IR port that is compatible with the company’s own iPhone app to turn your Apple handset into a universal remote. The case has a USB port to also charge another device for those ambitious enough to carry multiple gadgets in their pocket as well as support for an LED flash for iPhone photographers or those that need to illuminate their way through dark spaces.

The hardware kit will retail for $100 when it launches, though the launch date has been elusive. It’s too bad that not many smartphones come with consumer grade IR ports these days as the touchscreens, a nice UI, and some good software can add yet another feature to the “do” list of smartphones.

You know that we are receipt closer to the launch of fresh iPhone model when uncut of the brokerage analysts come extraneous of the woodwork with their ideas of what the new doodle will look appreciate also what features will imitate on it. Goldman Sachs analyst Robert Chen besides Bloomberg are passing along some visions the analyst has for what bequeath possibly equate called the iPhone 4G. The casing could be upset sensitive, alike to the Apple occultism Mouse. The Mouse replaces mechanical buttons with a touch loath plastic shell. This could show up on a numerous iPhone as lesson of  a feature that allows you to use touch on the lead of the handset. The camera is expected to be bumped up to a 5MP shooter from the current 3.2MP and you should expect a lot of innovation in both the hardware and software including a possible exalt to the iPhone OS. Chen, based in Taipei seeing Goldman, is part of Asia’s genesis ranked technology hardware seek team. The analyst says that the handset cede try note production in April and symbolize ready thanks to sale network June or July.

It?s not a secret that everything that happens on the Internet gets registered and sometimes the logs provide insight on interesting facts like, for an instance, the list of operating systems that powered the devices that opened the website BGR at the time of the visit. The mentioned list includes the yet unannounced iPhone OS 3.1.3 and 4.0. That?s all – there are no details on the improvements the new editions bring along or when we are to expect their release. While we don?t really think it?s likely that we see version 4.0 any time soon, perhaps iPhone OS edition 3.1.3 is just around the corner.

Last year one of the most popular cases for the iPhone 3G was the Solar Powered case, it was a huge success and demand was so great that stock dried up very quickly.

The case design is different to the previous model – it’s now made from a tough polycarbonate that will help protect your phone from knocks and scrapes. The whole of the back cover is a solar panel and can generate enough energy to fully charge the case in around 3 hours in sunlight. Built into the case is a powerful 2100mAh battery – that’s 50% more than the iPhone’s built in battery.

The case can be charged using either the solar panel, or if you need to charge it faster, you can connect it to a USB port on your computer or laptop using a Mini USB cable.  Once fully charged, the case can more than double the standby, talk time and audio playback times of your phone. It has a separate on/off switch, giving you the choice to keep the extra power until you need it or to keep your battery topped up through out the day.

Another new feature over it’s predecessor is that with the Solar Power Sleeve you can now charge any other device by connecting it to the USB output on the bottom of the case.

The Solar Powered iPhone Case is available to pre-order now with stock due shortly.

iPhone speakers and docks are everywhere you look, but this one stands out from the crowd. The iHome Dock holds the iPhone in portrait mode and rotates 90° so that you movies or TV shows can be shown in widescreen.

The iHome Dock has a built in alarm clock with snooze, battery back up, full remote control and a display that rotates to match the orientation of the stand. A must have accessory for every iPhone user.

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