Take Your Photography With Latest iPhone Accessories

Phone photographers, take note: You can add a fish-eye, wide-angle, or a macro lens; capture 360-degree panoramic video; or even mount DSLR lenses on your Apple with these iPhone accessories.

Apple's smartphone darling - the iPhone 4 is fast becoming one of the most popular cameras in the world. This is due in part to the image quality of its camera and to the photo software available for it including Instagram, a photo filter app that simplifies sharing your photos.

Not surprisingly, the iPhone 4 recently ranked as the most popular camera on photo-sharing site Flickr: iPhone users upload almost 80,000 pictures a day there.

If you want to take your iPhone photography as far as it can go, here are four interesting camera accessories that can assist you in getting there.

Here are some iPhone accessories that work only with the iPhone.

OWLE Bubo

Action Life Media's OWLE Bubo is a solid aluminum iPhone camera mount and stabilizer featuring a two-handed grip, interchangeable 37mm wide-angle macro lens, four tripod mount points, microphone, and accessory mount. The Bubo is available for the iPhone 3G and 3GS and for the iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 4G.

Kogeto Dot

Take 360-degree panoramic video with your iPhone 4 using Kogeto's Dot snap-on accessory lens and Looker, a free companion application that should be available in the iTunes App Store any day now. Dot comes in black, green, pink, or red; it will start shipping in late September.

Olloclip

The Olloclip three-in-one camera lens for iPhone 4 features fish-eye, wide-angle, and macro lenses in one small package. The lens system clips snugly onto the side of your handset and is not compatible with protective cases or screen protectors. Olloclip comes in black or red.

SLR Mount

Online photo accessory store offers two mounts that you can use to attach Canon EOS or Nikon SLR lenses to your iPhone 4. Photojojo warns that you may have to make several small adjustments to get the iPhone and your lens in sync when focusing on your subject.

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iPhone 5 Will Release The On October 4 By Apple

iPhone 5 will be officially revealed on October 4, at a presentation ceremony led by Apple’s new Chief Executive Officer, Tim Cook.

From still unconfirmed information, we learn that iPhone 5 will be found in stores just weeks after the official presentation event.

IPhone5 launch is particularly important for Apple, practically the only weapon of the company against the Android phones available in a huge variety of models, adapted for all categories of users and budgets.

As before, Apple relies all or nothing on the success of a new generation of iPhone. Although risky, the bet has worked very well for the iPhone 4 which, despite design issues, still managed to dominate the mainstream market of smartphones, bringing company huge profits.

On the iPhone’s success depend other Apple partner companies. For example, Foxconn is rumored to produce about 150,000 iPhones 5 a day. Manufacturers of iPhone accessories are seeking to make a profit from enthusiastic audience, preparing huge stocks of protective covers and other accessories for the iPhone5.

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iPhone Accessories Hot Selling Products

The iPhone 4 would be the first choice for the perfect smartphone. In addition to its IOS software 4, the smooth rotation that 3G was also well received by users of iPhone. Hardware leads to improved completely smooth and soft and its turnover incredible gaming performance is generally difficult to achieve for months. In short, all aspects, is one of the most striking smartphones.

It is estimated that more than half of iPhone users are men, to better meet the needs of different customers, they produce white iPhone with the same configuration, which helps many customers from female interest. However, only black and white can not meet the needs of individual personalities, however, how to protect this precious phone 3.5 inch touch screen was also a big problem for users of iPhone. Accordingly range of protective cases, screen protectors and bags have been made to provide lasting protection in style with a touch of color. Besides the traditional boxes of plastic, rubber or silicone that covers some innovative designs with special materials are also very popular. Compared with tradition, the four new cases appear to respond to iPhone users of mobile fashion. Take rhinestone or diamond iPhone case 4, adopted the current fashion of placing different designs with rhinestones, which adorns the phone as a bling embellishment, lightening the whole environment.

The rapid pace of the company accelerates the process of perfection of the market, now telephone companies increasingly offer a service to stop the body of the phone skins phone chargers, headsets and other iPhone accessories on, customers can spend minutes to get the bundle selling products with discounts.

Faith is not far into the future, the client offers a fantastic shopping experience online.

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Apple To Sell CDMA Version of iPhone

China Telecom, the smallest of the three telecoms operators in China – but with more subscribers than Verizon, the US's second-largest carrier – is to start selling Apple's iPhone by the end of the year, according to sources.

Apple would have to sell the CDMA version of its phone, presently sold through Verizon in the US, to work with the systems used by China Telecom. But the move could potentially more than double the number of potential buyers of the device, which was only introduced in January: China Telecom has more CDMA subscribers – 105.9 million in May – than Verizon, which was the first carrier to get the CDMA iPhone this year.

The move will also help China Telecom cement more 3G users in a competitive market in which handset subsidies offered by carriers are squeezing margins.

China has 896 million mobile phone users, a number bigger than the entire population of Europe. There are three telecommunications operators: China Mobile Ltd , China Unicom and China Telecom.

So far, China Unicom is the only operator to sell iPhones after signing a three-year agreement with Apple in 2009, although it is not based on a revenue-sharing scheme, unlike some other operators in other countries. China Unicom uses GSM technology, the same as that used in the versions on AT&T and European carriers.

"The reason telecom operators are fighting for the iPhone business is because everybody is trying to grab as many 3G users as possible," said Jane Wang, an analyst at UK-based research firm Ovum. "The only way to keep costs down is to build up such a user base."

Apple reports its third-quarter results next week. Analysts are forecasting that it will have sold between 15m and 20m iPhones, with an average of 17m. In the first quarter of the year it sold 18.6m. It is expected to unveil at least one new iPhone this September.

In May, China Telecom chairman Wang Xiaochu told a news conference that the carrier had contacted Apple to launch the iPhone based on CDMA (code division multiple access) technology.

"It's expected to happen this year. China Telecom already has the required technology and it all hinges on the content of the agreement. As we all know, it's not easy to negotiate with Apple," a source close to the company, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters.

China Telecom was expected to introduce the iPhone in November, said another source.

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Updated iPhone AND iPad Could Debut

Apple just released the iPad 2 last March, but the device expected in September wouldn't be completely new, reports say, but a high-definition version of the current model with double the screen resolution, or 2048 by 1536 pixels.

Geared Toward Professionals

Citing inside sources, Joshua Topolsky of ThisIsMyNext described the relationship between the two devices as similar to that of the MacBook and MacBook Pro, geared less to ordinary consumers than to professional users. The "iPad HD" would suit video Relevant Products/Services and photo production, possibly with a special iPad version of Final Cut filmmaking and Aperture photo editing software, he said.

That report is backed up by a research note by FBR Capital Markets analyst Craig Berger, who hears that Apple has put out a request for price quotes from Chinese manufacturers for components for an "iPad Plus."

Rolling out both a newer iPad and an iPhone 5 would be a great way for Apple to show off its latest mobile operating system, iOS 5, which is due in the fall with some 200 additional features. And the new HD tablet could mark a shift in the company's marketing strategy.

"Rumors of a 'professional-grade' version of iPad don't seem too far-fetched," said mobile devices analyst Jeff Orr of ABI Research. "The company has a loyal following in the entertainment and content creation industries. However, creating a product focused on content interaction and editing seems a distraction from the greater need for a professional media tablet that cuts across job descriptions in the enterprise Relevant Products/Services today. "

Orr noted that Apple's financial briefings have stressed the corporate response to iPad, while its marketing focuses on the ordinary consumer.

"Building a rugged, reliable and secure solution for the workplace appears to be a much bigger opportunity," said Orr. "Allowing a movie director to review the digital dailies on a media tablet is 'cool', but not essential. The ability for a media tablet to enhance existing workflow in the media industry will be the measuring stick for success."

An Even Thinner iPhone

The Wall Street Journal reported this week that, according to its sources, the iPhone 5 will launch by the end of September with a more powerful, eight-megapixel camera and a thinner and lighter design -- but still only a moderately different version of the current iPhone.

A person familiar with the matter told the Journal that Apple would include the Qualcomm chips it installed in the Verizon Wireless version of the iPhone 4, released in January, in the iPhone 5, rather than the Intel Relevant Products/Services processors used in previous versions.

Apple usually releases new iPhones in early summer but reports said the company couldn't have the fifth-generation model ready in time.

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How to record phone interviews on iPhone

Anyone who has done a quick search on how to record a phone call using an iPhone will know there are no apps available allowing you.

However, there are several options for recording phone conversations using the iPhone, Android, a landline or a computer, which will provide radio or podcast-quality audio or for those journalists without shorthand.

Apps for recording are limited because recording calls is illegal in many countries and much of the advice in online forums suggests jail-breaking your phone.

The US offers one iPhone app – called Recorder – that allows you to record outgoing calls.

Reporters in the US also have the option of using Google Voice for recording incoming calls, which is not yet available in the UK.

1. How to: record a phone interview from an iPhone, Android or landline with the option of  a three-way call using ipadio

    * Sign up for a free ipadio account. (All you pay for is the phone call);
    * Call your interviewee;
    * Use the + button and dial into ipadio (you will be given a dial in phone number and a pin when you sign up);
    * ipadio then records the whole conversation and saves it as an MP3, which you can then download.

2. How to: record a phone interview from any phone, including an iPhone, Android or landline using Call Trunk

Call Trunk captures interviews by recording phone calls and securely storing them on the web. It is a paid for option but not expensive, with calls to a mobile costing around 16 pence a minute. Register with Call Trunk;

    * Using Call Trunk's website enter the phone number you are calling from and the one you are calling;
    * The interviewer will receive an automated call from Call Trunk and, seconds later, the interviewee will receive a call;
    * Your call will be automatically recorded;
    * Your recording will be saved as an mp3, which can be download from your Call Trunk account.

3. How to: record a phone interview using your iPhone's voicemail

    * Call the interviewee;
    * Press the + button on your iPhone and dial your own phone number;
    * Listen to the voicemail message and, after the beep, carry out the interview;
    * You will then have your recording in your voicemail;
    * To download this you will have to run a mini-jack into recording software, such as free open-source Audacity, and play it back in real time;
    * You will be limited by the duration of your interview.

4. How to: record a phone interview using Android using Record My Call

This is one area where Android has the upper hand over iPhone as there is an app that allows you to record a phone interview – and it is free. Record My Call doesn't work on every handset but you will find a full list of compatible phones here.

5. How to: record a phone interview using a landline and an MP3 recorder

You will need to buy an adaptor, which will plug in to your MP3 recorder, such as this one. The basic ones cost less than £20. Simply plug in to your MP3 player and hit record.

6. How to: record an interview using Skype

Skype provides great recording quality, much better using a landline or mobile, and it is free (though you may end up paying for a head set and for one of the recorders).

The other person will need a Skype account and to be in front of a computer. Alternatively you can buy Skype credit and call a phone from your computer at low cost rates. It is a great option for recording international interviews without spending a penny.

You will need to download a recorder for your Mac or PC. A full list of recording options is here.

Alternatively, you can record directly into Audacity, free editing software. You can find out how to record Skype calls in Audacity here.

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iPhone 5 Enters Final Phase Of Testing

The iPhone 5 has reportedly entered the final stage of testing, and is already being hauled around by "high level Apple and carrier executives." That's the word today from the the tech site 9 to 5 Mac, which puts the launch date of the iPhone 5 – or whatever the device is going to be called (iPhone 4S?) – at September of this year. Just in time for the Christmas rush! And also more or less in line with the once-a-year Apple launch schedule.

9 to 5 Mac says this newest iPhone won't necessarily get 3G FaceTime support – you'll probably still need to hook up with a Wi-Fi connection to video chat with friends and family – but over-the-air software updates look increasingly certain.

Thus far, no Apple employees have left a spare iPhone 5 around a California bar, so we have no idea what the phone will look like. The received wisdom in the tech blogosphere is that the iPhone 5 will closely resemble the iPhone 4 – boxy, flat, slim. But back in May, at least one tech site reported that Apple had invested in machines equipped to cut curved glass, which could mean Apple is rejiggering the shape of its popular smartphone.

Over at CNET, David Carnoy mulls the possibility that the new iPhone will include 4G capability. This makes sense – Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon have all rolled out (or are in the process of rolling out) 4G networks. An iPhone that did not include a 4G antenna could make Apple look behind the game, especially considering the profusion of 4G phones which have hit the market in recent months. Then again, the original iPhone did not offer 3G, even though the network was in full effect at the time.

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