“Silicon Alley Business Insider” (http://www.businessinsider.com/apples-shopping-spree-isnt-over-2010-6) says that, according to “gossip” at a a CEO dinner last night at Il Buco in Manhattan — set up by the local Mobile Monday group and folks from Skyhook Wireless and Gunderson Dettmer — Apple plans to buy more companies and get into the TV business.
Read MoreTech stocks — including Apple — slumped Tuesday as concerns about global economic growth drove the broad market right into the red.
As noted by “MarketWatch” (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/broad-losses-lead-to-early-tech-slump-2010-06-29), every major tech stock lost ground, including Apple, Intel, Google, Dell and Micron Technology.
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Konnet Technology (http://www.konnetonline.com) has released the PowerEZ Plus, an US$29.99, 1000mAh external charging solution for the iPhone and iPod family of devices, including the new iPhone 4. It combines a battery pack with a retractable prop for iPod/iPhone movie watching in widescreen format.
Read MoreiFrogz (http://www.ifrogz.com) has announced its new line of protective cases for the iPhone 4. The line includes eight designs, including favorites such as the Luxe Original and the Fusion.
The eight iPhone 4 cases offered by iFrogz include the Treadz and Wrapz, which are fashioned from silicone, as well as options with harder protective surfaces, such as the Luxe Lean, Fusion, Frosted Swerve, SoftGloss, Luxe Original and Luxe Transition. Each case offers impact protection and allows access to all ports, sensors and inputs. Pricing ranges from US$14.99 to $29.99.
GEAR4 (http://www.GEAR4.com), a UK iPod and iPhone audio brand with an emphasis on design, has entered the U.S. market. It will offer 11 products in the categories of home, portable and alarm, as well as two app-enabled accessories — available for purchase in the U.S. by Oct. 1.
GEAR4’s focus for the U.S. launch is on its iPhone and iPod touch speaker systems, as well GEAR4’s new app-enabled accessories. Prices will range from US$49 to $34.