Metal Frame of Next iPhone 4G / HD in Pictures

Apple has made the dream of the iPhone to talk now floating on the Internet all over the world of some new images, showing the metal frame used to house the Apple key elements of the interior of this outstanding tool to avoid damage. This is basically that a piece unibody East, which will have a glass (or plastic) top of each side.

 

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Apple is now all set to unveil the next-generation iPhone for general availability at the annual WWDC 2010 conference on June 7. iPhone OS 4 is also expected to be released at the same event.

 

New Droid Commercials Showcase Two Awesome Apps [VIDEO]

Two new Droid commercials just uploaded to YouTube show off the futuristic capabilities of a couple brilliant applications.

Runstar is the star of “Dust,” a spot that shows how Droid owners can track their fitness routines and share their stats over social networks. And the stunning augmented reality application Layar is highlighted in “No View,” which details how AR can be used as a kind of enhanced window into the world around you.
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Runstar isn’t available in Apple’s App Store, but similar iPhone-friendly applications do exist. And of course, Layar is in the iPhone’s app store, as well, making this commercial more of a “me, too” spot than touting Droid’s advantages over it’s Apple counterpart.

And of course, the spots feature the familiar, friendly robotic arms that manipulate the touchscreen interface.

Let us know what you think: Do Android apps stand up strongly enough when compared to iPhone apps, and do they withstand that comparison well enough to be a cornerstone of Verizon’s marketing campaign for the Droid?

How Mobile Technology is Affecting Local News Coverage

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Listen up, journalists — your cellphone is more than just a channel by which to reach sources, your editor and sustenance (you have the local Thai joint on speed dial, don’t front): It’s an essential tool for both local news-gathering and dissemination.

Mashable talked to reporters, publications and experts in the field to get the lowdown on how your cell is affecting local news coverage. We might not be able to get you to change your ring tone — “Poker Face,” really? — but we hope we can change how you’re using your iPhone, Droid, Palm or BlackBerry.

Read on for some actionable ideas for how you can make your mobile more than just another channel by which your mother can nag you about how you should have been a lawyer instead.