Apple Patent Reveals Clip on Zoom Lens for iOS Devices

Apple [AAPL] might be launching a clip on zoom lens for iOS devices. The information comes from a patent found by Patently Apple that reveals a small attachment that clips to a device such as the iPod touch or iPhone.

We have seen a few different third-party lenses before for the iPhone, but none of them were officially created by Apple.

It is unknown at the moment if Apple will move ahead with the idea, or if it will just stay an idea. We suspect that with the increasing pace that technology changes that a need for this type of lens might be irrelevant if the glass and optics of the small cameras can be enhanced enough within the body of the phone. [Read more…]

Search Faster with Google Instant Search Keyboard Shortcuts

Yesterday, Google [GOOG] introduced Google Instant Search. The service creates search results real-time as you type a query in to the search box. The aim is to get the results to you faster.

LifeHacker has put together a tutorial of how to make Google Instant Search even quicker. The tutorial goes through a number of shortcuts that helps speed up the text entry and search selection results such as hitting tab to auto complete a word. [Read more…]

eLocity A7 Android 2.2 Tablet Ready for Pre-Order

Amazon has just uploaded the eLocity A7 Tablet and made it available for pre-order on it’s site. The eLocity A7 runs Android 2.2, has a 7 inch screen, 512MB DDR2 RAM as well as 4GB of flash storage.

Other specs show that the device includes a 1.3 megapixel camera, runs an NVIDIA Tegra II T-20 processor and for connectivity it has Bluetooth as well as 802.11b/g wireless.

Connections on the device include a 1080p HDMI output along with a USB 2.0 port. [Read more…]

Qvaq Social Discussion Site Launches

Qvaq has launched. The website was developed by Robert Birming and Martin Lindkvist from Stockholm, Sweden.

Full details of the site and what you can do at Qvaq can be found below in the video and press release. [Read more…]

Ben Heck Show Goes On-Line Next Week

Ben Heck has created a new internet TV show called The Ben Heck Show. The first episode will be available on-line from Monday 13th September.

More details of the show can be found at the Ben Heck website. The show is being sponsored by element14. [Read more…]

App Store Review Guidelines Now On-line

Engadget has uploaded the App Store Review guidelines for you to peruse through. The guidelines are very specific in what will and will not be accepted in to the app store.

Some of the specifics are as follows although the list is far longer than what we put below.

Apps that crash will be rejected
Apps that exhibit bugs will be rejected
Apps that do not perform as advertised by the developer will be rejected
Apps that include undocumented or hidden features inconsistent with the description of the app
will be rejected
Apps that use non-public APIs will be rejected
Apps that read or write data outside its designated container area will be rejected
Apps that download code in any way or form will be rejected
Apps that install or launch other executable code will be rejected
Apps that are “beta”, “demo”, “trial”, or “test” versions will be rejected

[Read more…]

Amazon Kindle To Arrive at Best Buy Stores this Fall

The Amazon Kindle should be showing up soon over at Best Buy stores in the US.

Crunch Gear is reporting that Amazon’s best selling item will be made available in store allowing users to have a look at the screen before purchasing the ebook reader. [Read more…]

iPod nano Teardown

iFixit has taken apart a new iPod nano today. The nano has a multitouch screen in place of a touch wheel and has been made smaller than the previous version.

Measurements reveal that the new iPod nano is 67% the size of the previous generation. Getting inside required the use of a heat gun to loosen the glue holding the screen in place. Once that was done it’s just a matter of pulling it apart. [Read more…]

Apple Changes Stance on Third Party Tools in iOS

Apple [AAPL] has changed it’s stance on using third party tools in the development of iOS apps. Prior to this change the tools were banned which included Adobe Flash CS5.

The changes now permit these tools to be used, “as long as the resulting apps do not download any code”.

It’s certainly a surprising move and one which we assume developers will jump on. [Read more…]

Newton iPhone Casemod Appears

The Apple Newton was introduced in the early 90’s. Some classed the Newton as a failure. When compared to the iPhone, it certainly was a failure in terms of sales figures.

Charles Mangin decided to bring the two gadgets together by melding the unsuccessful with the successful. The result is the Newton iPhone casemod that sees a newton case wrapped around the successful iPhone. [Read more…]

Opera Mini 5.1 for Windows Mobile Now Available

Opera has released the Opera Mini 5.1 web browser for Windows Mobile devices.

The new version is designed to support devices with larger and high res screens and it has support for accelerometers too. If using Opera on a Windows Mobile device, you now have the ability to set 5.1 as the default browser. [Read more…]

iPod nano 6th Gen Hints at Video Playback Support

TUAW got hold of a latest gen iPod nano and took a look at what it was all about… as in they took a look inside the software to see what hidden gems could be found inside.

Some code found inside indicates that the iPod nano has the ability to playback video. Several options can be found in a section titled