There's no doubt that the iPhone has redefined the mobile industry. With a design aesthetic that's second to none, Apple and Steve Jobs are usually credited for making the iPhone as sleek and sexy as it is. But, the story behind the iPhone's iconic design points to industrial designer Jonathan Ive as the true genius behind the game-changing design.
The Mobile Data Association, a UK company that gives recognition to "those UK companies and individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the uptake and 
success of mobile data over the last 12 month," has chosen Jonathan Ive for their 2008 MDA Personal Achievement Award.
Ive serves as Apple's Senior Vice President of Industrial Design, and his hand in crafting the iPhone has earned him the MDA Personal Achievement Award for having "completely redefined the mobile phone as we know it." With time-tested classic designs like the original iMac, iPod, and iMac G4 tucked under his design-belt, Ive already had some serious design-experience. And, now the iPhone's oft-copied design philosophy is starting to be recognized among Ive's previous iconic designs.
While the iPhone may not be the best handset on the market or even a good fit with some mobile users, there's no denying that Apple iPhone "sets the bar very high for all present and future competitors and as such, is shaking the mobile phone industry. We look forward to seeing Ive's design innovation continuing to challenge the mobile world."
[Via: ArsTechnica]
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Can't wait until July 11 to get a taste for the next iPhone firmware revision to be released for first-generation iPhones and iPhone 3G handsets? Well, you're in luck. Gizmodo has posted a video walkthrough demonstrating some of the new iPhone 2.0 OS firmware's features.
The video demo shows off the new Fetch New Data option, Parental Controls, BCC email field, and new scientific calculator that the iPhone 2.0 OS will be rocking. And, screenshots of iTunes 7.7 confirm rumors that the iPhone and iPod Touch can be used as iTunes remotes.
Head on over to Gizmodo for the video demo.
[Via: TUAW]
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It looks like Telstra and Vodafone are no longer the only iPhone 3G carriers down-unda. With Telstra recently announcing that they'll be offering the iPhone 3G to anyone looking for a Vodafone-alternative, Optus has thrown their hat in to the ring with the announcement that they'll be hocking iPhone 3G's to Aussies as well.
Optus will be offering both pre-paid and post-paid iPhone 3G plans, giving them a hands up on the post-paid competition. But, as you'd expect from non-contract and pre-paid handset offerings, Optus will be asking a hefty chunk of change for a pre-paid iPhone 3G - to the tune of $729 and $849 for an 8GB or 16GB iPhone 3G, respectively. Optus pre-paid offers wireless minute re-charges starting at $30, with bundled data starting with the $40 Turbo Cap pre-paid re-charge tiers.
On the post-paid side of Optus's iPhone 3G rate plans, we are seeing Optus offering their iPhone 3G handsets for free - sort of. While Optus won't be offering a subsidized up-front payment for an iPhone 3G, Optus will essentially finance the handset throughout the life of the one- or tw0-year contract. The carrier will ask customers for a monthly "handset repayment" fee ranging from $0 to $61, depending on which "yes" Cap Plan is chosen and whether the iPhone 3G in question is boasting 8GB or 16GB of storage. And, for those Optus customers looking to spend at least $79 every month, Optus is offering free iPhone 3G handsets.
And, not to be left out of the post-paid iPhone 3G-race, Telstra has announced their own iPhone 3G pricing schedule. Starting July 11, Telstra will offer the iPhone 3G on their Next G network for $279 (8GB iPhone 3G) or $399 (16GB iPhone 3G) - with 2-year contract.
Telstra's Next G iPhone 3G plans start at $30 per month, and subscribers with the $80 rate plan will be offered a free 8GB iPhone 3G. Telstra subscribers can get a 16GB iPhone 3G handset with the $100 Next G iPhone 3G plan.
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Someone made a mistake and shipped several MobileMe boxes to their recipiants several days ahead of schedule. At around the same time that the new Mobile Me email addresses became active for certain .Mac users, Apple accidentally shipped multiple MobileMe boxes to customers who had pre-ordered the service through the Online Apple Store.
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Englewood, CO security firm MX Logic stated in their Threat Forecast and Report for July, 2008 that people should beware spam claiming to have information on the iPhone 3G launch to happen on July 11th. "MX Logic expects significant spam, scams and malware campaigns surrounding the highly anticipated July 11th release of Apple’s new iPhone. Scams will be especially prevalent if supply doesn’t meet demand."
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