Is this really it?

MacRumors may have the very first shot of the rumored iPhone 3 next to the current 3G. The current rumor mill states that the new iPhone will have a “rubber matte” finish. Personally the rubber finish will help with scratches and from a grip stand point. However, I do not find the finish appealing at all. I feel sorry for all the 3rd party case developers. I feel that a lot more users might opt to not buy a case because of the new backing. What do you guys and gals think?

MacUpdate Spring Software Bundle

MacUpdate introduced new Spring 2009 software bundle which includes 11 Mac applications. The bundle delivers more than $500 worth of software for just $49.99.

Included in the bundle:

• TechTool Pro 5
• Parallels 4
• Circus Ponies Notebook 3
• Intego NetBarrier X5
• DVDRemaster Pro 5
• Multiplex
• RipIt
• MoneyWell
• Paperless
• Posterino
• BetterZip

The MacUpdate Spring Software Bundle is available for $49.99 through June 12
More info here.

Upcoming iPhone bezel and LCD Hardware

It seems that ChinaOnTrade.com – a site that gets parts directly from the factories where Apple hardware is produced – is now selling parts for  the upcoming iPhone. We can see some changes were made to the bezel – it’s now shaped differently and it is BLACK. Rumors say the new position of the speaker is cut out that way to fit new sensors (possible new iChat camera for video conferencing?). There is also a difference in the screen – previous iPhone generation ( 3G ) has a screen in the $35 price range. Maybe the new screen will be OLED? We will see hopefully at WWDC.

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Oh How the Bloopers Flow!!! & Giveaway!!!

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Well I have been compiling the Blooper real for about 6 months now and I figured this was a good time to through them out there for a good laugh.  It just goes to show that things don’t go as smooth as it seems all the time, well most of the time.  Anyway here are a few of my favorite bloopers.  There is a specific one that I laugh at every time I see and hear it.  Leave a comment below telling me which clip it is and you will win a GoGo USA case compliments of yours truly Mr. Mess Up.  Winner will be announce on our June 6th BlogTv at 11pm eastern time 8pm Pacific time.  Next weeks guest is Bryan, a designer from Speck products.  Join us by following the link: http://www.blogtv.com/people/bmai

Video Review: Shinnorie Contoured Nylon Case

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Completely customizable, comes with screen protector and cleaning cloth
Cons: The nylon may show dirt and wear easier than leather and other traditional materials that cases are usually made of.
Overall: This is one of the nicest cases that I have used in a while, I love the look of the nylon. This case may cost $60, but I think that’s a bargain for a case that you can completely customize to fit your taste. I would definitely recommend this case to anyone looking for something new and different from all the plastic slider cases that are flooding the market. I’m going to award this case the Editors’ Choice Award.

You can purchase this case directly from Shinnorie for $60.

Video App Review: Gypsy Queen by Tapinoma

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Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Different type of app, novelty item for parties and get togethers, would be fun with lots of people.
Cons: Seems like it would lose it’s entertainment value quite quickly.  $1.99 is a bit high in my opinion.
Overall: Tapinoma puts out quality apps at a fair price and this app seems like it would definitely be a conversation starter at a party.  I could see a bunch of people laughing over each others palm reading.  After that though the entertainment is limited.  I would have liked to see this app priced at 99 cents to make it a bit more palatable.  Other than that it is well designed and fun.

You can purchase Gypsy Queen by Tapinoma for $1.99 in the App Store by clicking here.

Rumors: New iPhone Earphones & iPod Nano

A very trusted source just disclosed some information to us that we thought we just had to pass on to our readers. First off, they confirmed a circulating rumor that there will be a new iPod Nano available soon that will have a built-in camera.

The second tidbit they disclosed was that the new iPhone would be shipping with new earphones, similar in style to the new iPod shuffle earphones. As some of you may know, these earphones have the ability to not only control your music’s playback but also the volume level, thanks in part to a new chip that Apple has started using in these earphones. Well according to our source, this is only a small glimpse as to what this new chip is capable of doing. When these earphones are used with the next generation iPhone, and in conjunction with the 3.0 software update, these earphones could have a myriad of uses and functions. Some examples would be to use the earphones as a shutter button for your iPhone’s camera, or perhaps to zoom in and out with the expected video capabilities of the next iPhone. Another feature that I thought was interesting, could be to use the headphones as an additional input device for gaming on the iPhone.

Obviously these features are now dormant on the earphones, but I’d be willing to guess once the official 3.0 update is released that you might be able to use them with your iPhone 3G and even the first generation iPhone. Only time will tell, keep in mind this is only hearsay so take all this with a grain of salt.

Video Review: Skins Mobile Protector

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Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: cheap, possibly protects from water, mud, sweat and BLOOD
Cons: you can use it only once and it looks ugly
Overall: A product that does what it advertises however I personally wouldn’t use it on a daily basis

You can get yourself this Mobile Protector for only 0.75 EUR on their website.

Video Review: Patriot Xporter XT Boost Flash Drive

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Rating: 9.5 out of 10
Pros: fast, very durable, water resistant
Cons: not that appealing ( cube design ), I couldn’t format it as ntfs drive so file size limit is 2GB
Overall: A great product if you want a fast, secure and hardcore 8GB pen drive – so if those are your priorities then it’s definitely a good choice.

You can learn more from Patriot’s website or keep reading after the jump.

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