iPhone POS Device Spotted In Nordstrom

Mobile checkouts are the new thing. Nobody likes to wait in line to pay for an item especially if it’s an item you were on the fence about, and standing in the line gives you time to think about it. Maybe stores have started to realize that and decided that mobile checkouts are the way to go, plus the fact that it’s so much more convenient and you could basically arm every salesperson with the POS (point of sale) device and have multiple checkouts going on at once.

Well it looks like Nordstrom is one of those stores and judging from the photo above they have adopted the iPhone to be used as their POS device which not only allowed the salesperson from conducting a transaction with the device, but at the same time allow them to check whether they had a certain item in stock and all of this was done via the iPhone. Customers can apparently also choose how they want to receive their receipts and one of those ways was via e-mail.

It does seem like a novel idea but we’re guessing it’s only a matter of time before it starts catching on, especially in larger retail stores where the lines at the checkout counters get insanely long during the holiday seasons, so having salespersons roving about with a POS device could prove to be a way to start cutting down on those long lines and no more having to wait for a salesperson to run to the back of the store to check whether those pants come in your size. Read More

Edge-to-edge display in iPhone 5?

The iPhone 5 is not finalized just yet – or at least, there were not enough leaks to make sure that the general public knows what’s going on with the handset, but that does not mean there are no rumors circling this handset from Cupertino. Touted to sport an edge to edge display, how did people manage to come about this piece of speculation? Well, it seems that an application in the iTunes App Store known as SpeechTrans Ultimate Powered By Nuance, sporting several screenshots that show off an edge-to-edge display of the iPhone that runs said app to keep in in vein with the rest of similar rumors.

For those who have eagle eyes, you would probably have noticed that the app will sport a certain “Powered By Nuance” label in its title, not to mention Nuance being a name that is commonly touted when it comes to collaborating with Apple on speech recognition. What do you think? Is this rumor legit, or do we have to look elsewhere for more juicy details?

Note: The image above is a Photoshop job (obviously), where it was posted for reference purposes and serves as a form of illustration. It must not be taken as the final product. Thanks for all the comments, readers! Read More

Jelly Belly cases make your iPhone smell edible, come in BlackBerry flavor

ESI Cases Introduces Two New Jelly Belly® Products: Scented Line of Cases for iPhone, iPod and Blackberry; Earbuds in Classic Jelly Bean Shape

New York – June 15, 2011 – ESI Cases and Accessories, and licensing partner, Jelly Belly® have launched a comprehensive line of phone cases for iPhone® 4, iPod Touch®, iPod Nano® and Blackberry® with five of the most popular flavors of the Jelly Belly candy line represented. Each case is made of durable TPI plastic and scented with the Jelly Belly smell from each of the five flavors represented; Strawberry Cheesecake, Very Cherry, Blueberry, Licorice and Berry Blue.

"Jelly Belly candy is an iconic brand in American homes, especially among households with children," said Elliot Azoulay, president and CEO of ESI Cases and Accessories. "In addition to children who identify with these scents, many adults grew up with them and are thrilled to outfit their iPhone, iPod Touch or Blackberry with a durable case that protects their devices from scratches and damage."

Jelly Bean-Shaped Earbuds
Additionally, ESI has also added a line of jelly bean-shaped in-ear headphones in the same vibrant colors that match five of Jelly Belly's top jelly bean flavors. The earbuds, while unscented, make a fun complement to the scented cases.

"These jelly bean-shaped headphones are ideal for any consumers that want to make a fun impression with their friends and as they walk down the street," noted Azoulay. "While their unique shape is hard to miss, selecting one of the five colors can be either used to blend in with something traditional such as black (licorice) or bright and bold with deep red (Very Cherry)."

The Jelly Belly Cases for iPhone, iPods and Blackberry and headphones are available at numerous retailers across the country including F.Y.E. (For Your Entertainment), Hudson News and ShopKo with new stores continually being added. All products have a MSRP of $14.99 each. Read More

Top 10 iPhone and iPad apps costing $10 but worth the money spent

Paying $10 for a single app might sound difficult sometimes. But here are some which are worth spending on. These are far better than many free or less costly apps. Here are the top 10 such apps:

Real Racing 2 HD: One of the best racing games to show off your new iPad 2’s graphics. The app is known for its high-end graphics, absorbing gameplay and precise tilt controls. The game also offers great HDTV output and can be played on TV via cable.

Air Sharing HD: This app is needed to view and share documents wirelessly on your iPad and the documents can also be fetched from different cloud services. The device, with the app on, can act as a wireless hard-drive and can access Dropbox, FTP servers and
FilesAnywhere. Documents can also be printed wirelessly through shared printers on a Mac.

NetNewsWire: This is a must for news-hungry people who subscribe to different RSS feeds. The app helps you to synchronize all the feeds and read under one tab. It also has a built in Google Reader and Instapaper, as well as in-built web browser and interface animations. It helps keep your various RSS feeds in check.

Scrabble for iPad: The classic game has been modified to give it a new and enhanced look. The app has integrated with Facebook and provided with various multiplayer capabilities. You can play with four players in the local party mode or connect with up to 25 others online. A personal tile rack is also available via a different companion app.

Golfscape GPS Rangefinder: Golfers will get an access to more than 30,000 golf courses all over the world via the device’s camera as an augmented reality. The app provides you with accurate distance analysis when you point your camera towards the hole. The interface is clean and spontaneous.

IM+ Pro: One of the most popular Apple apps, this gives you an access to various accounts such as Google Talk, MSN, Yahoo, Facebook and Twitter. Its acts as a universal app that supports almost every IM network. The app also gives you chat history and an optional in-app purchase where you can just dictate your messages.

dJay: An ideal app for upcoming DJs, its real-to-life turntable interface with mix recording capabilities makes it more attractive. The app can be used to mix party tunes from an iPad. A different app is available for pre-cueing.

Haunted Mirror: This app is an engaging puzzle game with a creepy storyline. The graphics and sound effects are immersive. Hundreds of hidden objects are to be found in the puzzle while you try to escape from the haunted house you are trapped in.

FlightTrack Pro: This app has been made keeping in the mind the travelers who fly frequently. The app’s aim is to help you handle unknown settings at airports all over the world, while providing you with different flight information. The American airports get a 10-day weather forecast. Selected airports also show baggage carousel.

Monopoly: This all-time classic game has been given an alteration with a touchscreen. The game is a four-way multiplayer for iPhone and iPad touch users and can also be played as a tabletop game where the app rotates automatically to face the current gamer. Extra features include customized house rules and dice data analysis. Four new difficulty levels have also been included.  Read More