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Apple iPhone 3G 16GB Never-Locked Available

How much are you willing to pay for a never-locked iPhone 3G capable of software updates with a full Apple warranty?

Buy.com believes you’d pay $1099.

For only $400-500 more than AT&T’s current selling price for an Apple iPhone 3G without a contract (but still locked to AT&T), you can purchase a never-locked iPhone 3G with full Apple warranty to use on any gsm carrier.

A no-contract Apple iPhone 3G locked to AT&T retails at $599 for an 8GB and $699 for a 16GB. Which, as discussed in a former post, is ridiculously overpriced. iPhone 3G Comparison Shop

The never-locked iPhone 3G selling price is comparable to the price of a new unibody Macbook. Considering the new iPhone is slated for a June release and other carriers are bound to pick up the iPhone (so that Apple will have a chance to actually compete with Blackberry), I would recommend waiting it out.

If you’re going to sell a 2nd generation iPhone for a premium when the 3rd generation iPhone is slated for an upcoming release then “that’s a dealbreaker, ladies.”

Free For a Limited Time: 9 Apps in 1 ToolBox

E2NDesign Gives Away 9 Apps

As E2NDesign works to resolve typos and minor bugs, they’ve decided to give away apps for a limited time.

9 Apps in 1

Currency
A simple currency converter

Date Calc
Displays number of days between dates

Days Until
Displays number of days until an event

Holidays
Lists the dates of major holidays and days until each

Inclinometer
Gives information on your iPhone’s positioning (angles and inclines)

Loan
An in depth loan calculator with amortization

My Girl’s Day
Track a menstrual cycle

Tip Calc
Calculate tips and split a bill

Units
Convert units of measurement

Price Grab*
Displays the cost per unit between two products at different quantities and price points

You can download each app individually or the entire ToolBox with all apps integrated via the App Store.

 
 
*hidden in the info panel of the app

iPhone Contact List Pictures

Numerous Apps Support Profile Pictures by Your Contact List

Enhancing your contact list with photos is just another way developers are attempting to eliminate a visual void left by Apple.

Here is a short list of free and paid apps that will satisfy your visual needs.

Free Apps

Contact Plus
Requirements: Jailbroken iPhone/Cydia

Contact Plus was developed by Darek Powers. It is hosted by Sleepers.net, so make sure you have them installed in Cydia.
(Go to Sections –> Repositories –> Sleepers.net –> Install)

ContactFlow
Requirements: Jailbroken iPhone/Cydia

ContactFlow, developed by Fabien Foulon, may not fit into this list, but I did have to mention it for the unique coverflow function it integrates into your profile pictures.

Paid Apps

Cyntact
Requirements: Jailbroken iPhone/Cydia
Price: $1.00

This is the flagship App of the Cydia store, you can even say it is the first App that introduced the function. It was developed by Jay Freeman (saurik) who is best known for developing Cydia.

VisualContacts
Requirements: App Store
Price: $0.99

VisualContacts, by GRC, is the first App available for iPhones that have not been jailbroken. It has a few additional features, such as grouping and editing groups. You can download this from the AppStore.

Pixcetera: HD Photos for the iPhone

AOL Brings High Quality Full Screen Images to the iPhone

Today marks the release of AOL’s Pixcetera App for the iPhone. Aside from a few caveats, this is a must have app.

Where it Excels:
High Quality Photo Galleries
Most Images are Full Screen
Clean and Intuitive Interface
Swipe to Browse Photos
View in Landscape and Portrait
Captions with Photos
Share Photos

Where it Falls Short:
Stretching and Shrinking Images
Saving to Camera Roll
Search Function

How to take a Screenshot with your iPhone:
Quick Fix for Saving Pixcetera Images to Camera Roll
Select Photo
Tap Home and Power Button*
Check Camera Roll

*A white flash will appear for a split second. Do not hold the buttons, only press them simultaneously and let go, otherwise your iPhone will restart.