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Apple Let’s Rock 2008 Event Online; Download iPod Touch 2.1 Firmware NOW

In case you missed it yesterday's big iPod announcement from Apple, you can see the entire event online by clicking here. One of the biggest highlights from yesterday was the heavily updated iPod Touch and announcement of iPhone firmware 2.1. We've all been eagerly awaiting the release of 2.1 iPhone firmware. Lots of people have...

2.1 iPhone Firmware Download Available on Friday!

Taaa daaa!! X1Zero's father, Steve Jobs has done it again with this update to his iPod line up at today's Let's Rock Apple event! Most of the rumors were that a new Nano would be released, changes to the iPod Touch, iTunes 8 and 2.1 iPhone firmware. Looks like some of those rumors were bang...

PhantomSkinz.com 50% Sale & CONTEST!

PhantomSkinz.com is 50% off for September! A while back I reviewed the iPhone 3G skin from PhantomSkinz.com but now they want to show the entire interwebs just how great their product is compared to the rest. Read on below! "Yes that is right. PhantomSkinz has decided to further test market their product exclusively with iPhoneinCanada.ca,...

Apple’s ‘Let’s Rock’ Event is Today: What to Expect?

Today is a big day for all Apple fanboys around the world! It's Apple's Let's Rock Event and the rumors over the past week or so is that we can expect a few goodies to be added or updated to the Apple line up. First things first, rumors have mentioned that 2.1 firmware could be...

Orion Gadgets Cases Contest Results!!

Congratulations to the following winners of the Orion Gadgets Cases Contest! Thanks to everyone who entered. Here are the winning responses: Peacock Smooth, cool protection Almost feel invincible phone still hits the ground iFan A silicone one I�d like to own, At 2 months old, my iPhone�s prone to fingerprints, dust, and more unknowns, As...

QIK: Stream Live Video from your iPhone 3G to the Web!

If you've been following my blog then you should know by now that I ventured into jailbreaking territory a while ago. At first, I used WinPwn to jailbreak my iPhone 3G on 2.0.1 firmware. When the 2.0.2 update came out, I used QuickPwn to jailbreak 2.0.2. If you're not sure about jailbreaking, just follow my...

Mophie Juice Pack First Gen iPhone Review

The battery life on the first gen iPhone is pretty darn good. My first gen iPhone is able to last on standby for days on end, even with WiFi usage and talk time (if only the iPhone 3G could match its older brother). Well, you could argue the stellar battery life is a result of...

Marware’s “SportGrip” and “CEO Sleeve” Cases Review!

Hey all! Thanks for tuning in to another edition of X1Zero's Corner. Today's post will be a group case review from Marware; Marware's �SportGrip� and �CEO Sleeve�. �SportGrip�� by Marware So this week, I got the chance to use and test out some cases from Marware. I was actually quite excited about this because as...

Griffin Wave Case, elan Form, and Nu Form iPhone 3G Review

One of the top aftermarket iPhone accessory makers is none other than Griffin Technology. The products that I have seen so far have been top notch in terms of design and quality standards. You might remember my review of the Griffin PowerDock2 iPhone/iPod charger, Streamline Sportband, TuneBuds Earphones, elan Holster (reviewed by X1Zero) and Wave...

LEAKED: New Rogers iPhone 3G Plans Coming October 1st

By now you should know that the 6GB/$30 data plan has been extended to the end of September. But what's going to happen come October 1st? Well, Rogers has revised their iPhone plans and we are going to see some new drastic coming our way. Remember the hideous plans introduced by Rogers that are still...

Fido/Rogers Employee Purchase Plan: iPhone 3G Time?

Lots of people out there are still debating about whether or not they want the new iPhone 3G. Well, Fido users seem to have all the fun with their early evening plans versus Rogers. Currently, the hottest "plan" right now is the Fido Employee Purchase Plan (EPP) at $17.50/month (it's also being offered by Rogers,...

“More.” Cases Contest Results!!

Congratulations to the following winners of the More. Cases Contest! Thanks to everyone who entered. Here are the winning responses: For the "Red Magic" case: Neil Neil's response: "What I like best about my G3. It has to be the calendar,I�d be lost without it,the old memory box is not what it use to be!!!...