Is the GrooveShield Form the best iPhone 3G case yet?

It's rare that we get a mobile phone case in that really excites us--as you can imagine--but we think we've found one. The Cygnett GrooveShield Form iPhone 3G case is as simple as it is beautiful--yes that's right, we just called a case beautiful.

The GrooveShield Form is very straightforward: It's shaped in such a way that it hugs your iPhone 3G perfectly and protects the back, corners and edges from scratches and general wear and tear.

Because of its thinness, the GrooveShield Form almost looks like it's part of the case and in fact many people who've seen ours thought we had some special-edition ninja iPhone--which is exactly what you want a case to look like.

Depending on your preference you can get the GrooveShield Form in black, pink, red and check. You'll be able to get your hands on a GrooveShield Form for around £13 (US$24), but a retailer has yet to be announced.

Via Crave UK

An iPhone software update to the rescue

Yay! Apple's iPhone 2.0.2 software update has fixed our broken iPhone 3G. Its endless loop of system restores is over, and it's now back in working order.

Yet, that seems to be just about the only change from the update. Apple promised that 2.0.2 would bring "bug fixes" (and did it it ever) but the company hasn't promised anything else. Like others I have noticed a slight improvement in the typing speed when using the keyboard, but that seems to be about it.

AppleInsider reported that in the music player the transition from list to Cover Flow mode has changed, but I'm not seeing a difference just yet. Perhaps, I'm looking in the wrong place, though, so if you find it please let me know. I haven't seen a difference in 3G reception, either, but (to be fair) there was never any promise that this update would fix that problem. Still, I maintain what I said earlier: Apple needs to acknowledge what's going on.

Are you noticing other changes from the update? If so, please let me know.

Via Crave CNET

SingTel announces pricing for iPhone 3G in Singapore

SingTel will be offering three price plans with the iPhone 3G and these will come with a standard two-year operator contract.

iPhone handset pricing: Existing iPlans (with GST)
	iOne Plus	iTwo Value	iTwo Plus	iThree Plus
Monthly Fee	S$25.68	S$48.15	S$82.93	S$192.60
Price of 8GB iPhone 3G	S$698	S$348	S$49	S$0
Price of 16GB iPhone 3G	S$848	S$508	S$208	S$0

iPhone handset pricing: New iFlexi (with GST)
	iFlexi Value	iFlexi Plus	iFlexi Premium
Monthly Fee	S$56	S$95	S$205
Price of 8GB iPhone 3G	S$348	S$49	S$0
Price of 16GB iPhone 3G	S$508	S$208	S$0
Free data (3.6Mbps)*	1GB	2GB	3GB
Incoming calls	Free	Free	Free
Free outgoing minutes	200	500	1,500
Free SMS	500	500	1,500
Wi-Fi (512kbps)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited

*Only for customers who connect or recontract on an iFlexi plan before September 5.


The coveted handset will be available from 12.01am on August 22 at the SingTel Comcentre along Exeter Road and the sale will go on until 9pm on August 24. From August 25, the phone will be available at all Hello! retail stores.

There are no pre-paid options available and the handset has to be activated at the point of purchase in the store. Users will also need to register the handset, but this can be done via iTunes at home.

SingTel has also said that you can trade in your current mobile phone, though users will have to enquire in person with the operator.

More details to come and if you have any questions, hit us up in Talkback.

iPhone software update released; we still wait for a fix

As my colleague Tom Krazit over at CNET News already told you, Apple released the iPhone OS 2.0.2 software update on Monday. Unfortunately, our iPhone 3G has other plans. Our review model still is caught in an endless series of restore cycles. Hopefully, I'll get it fixed soon and can let you know what the update brings.

Via Crave CNET

Pogo Stylus renders your fingers useless on the iPhone

If you thought the first iPhone was a fingerprint magnet, wait till you get your hands on the iPhone 3G which makes it worse with a glass front and a glossy back cover. Enter the Pogo Stylus.

Granted that it won't make smudges and grease go away entirely, it can at least improve typing accuracy. In case you are wondering where to stow the stylus, it comes with a travel clip that attaches the pointer onto the side of the iPhone. The Pogo Stylus is available online for US$19.95 (international shipping an additional US$14.99). But if that's too expensive, consider the less fancy black US$10 Stylus Pen instead.

Credit: Ten One Design

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