iPhone push notification service for devs announced

From Engadget -

Apple has announced an iPhone push notification service which will maintain a persistent IP connection to the phone and let a 3rd party server ping Apple's notification service in order to push out notifications.

3G iPhone firmware leaked: tri-band HSDPA and GPS are go

From Engadget -

A version of the 3G iPhone's firmware has reportedly been released and has since been dissected. While nothing is ever guaranteed, here are the details -

* Infineon PMB6952 / S-GOLD3 six-band UMTS / HSDPA transceiver
* Murata LMRX3JCA-479 tri-band amplifier
* Sony SP9T antenna switch for GSM / UMTS dual mode
* ARM 1176JZF-S - Main CPU
* Skyworks 77427 chip - UMTS / HSDPA tx 1900MHz, rx 2100MHz
* Skyworks 77414 chip - UMTS / HSDPA 1900MHz
* Skyworks 77413 chip - UMTS / HSDPA 850MHz
* Internal build model number: n82ap
* UMTS Power Saving option - on or off
* Hooks for Global Locate Library (GLL), software that handles A-GPS related commands for the host processor

Pre-WWDC iPhone rumor roundup: AT&T out of stock, subsidized pricing, last minute size changes

From Engadget -
There are currently several pre-WWDC 2008 iPhone rumors on the Net - one is Spain's Telefonica and the UK's O2 would offer the 3G iPhone at discounted rates (as low as €100) while some are claiming that O2 might also offer a "free" upgrade to the new phone for existing users. iDealsChina is also reporting that the phone will suddenly be 2.0mm shorter and 0.5mm thinner than previously spec'd by Griffin in its new casing molds, thus causing all kinds of trouble for the accessory-maker. Lastly AT&T has reportedly run out of stock of the device online.

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How I Sold My iPhone in 24 Hours For More Than I Paid

Christopher Mascari over at Gizmodo reveals how he was able to sell his used iPhone via Ebay for more than what he paid for. Bottom line is to have all the packaging intact and to unlock the unit. Other tips include auction period, keywords used etc.

You can read the full article here.

Movistar nabs iPhone in Spain

From Engadget -

Movistar has been announced as an official partner for Spain, though no clues have been given about the launch date and the best that interested parties can do right now is sign up to be notified when more information becomes available.

Fake 3G iPhone UI Video Looks Damn Good

From Gizmodo -

One of the entries to iLounge's Design the Next iPhone contest is this video by Umang Dokey that shows off a rotating UI when switching back and forth from landscape to portrait views.