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Unfortunately, Apple iPhone is unavailable for most of us, especially for those outside the U.S. due to AT&T's monopoly on offering the device. But tech geeks don't give up that easy. They developed a cool theme for the S60 3rd edition devices that gives you the feel of the iPhone's user interface.

In order to work the iTheme requires Flash 2.

During the month of August all iPhone users will be able to enjoy free wireless Internet access in 13 North American airports. This is a limited-time offer from Boingo Wireless, a global Wi-Fi Internet provider, owning the largest Wi-Fi network in the world, which comprises more than 100,000 hotspots in airports, hotels, cafes and other public places.

A new web-based version of PopCap's game Bejeweled is now available for free or all iPhone users. To play the game just log on to http://www.popcap.com via the iPhone's Safari Web browser.

This iPhone-specific version takes advantage of Web 2.0 capabilities of Safari and wireless capabilities of the iPhone, and makes a good use of the handset's touch-screen and input controls.

Apple iPhone may not be the hit we expected it to be after all. AT&T affirms that it has activated only 146,000 iPhones after the first two days of sales, though analysts predicted 500,000 to 1 million devices to be sold during the given period of time. Now analysts agree that the demand for the iPhone is falling.

How can this be?

Those relatively poor sales can be explained simply: many users had activation problems and couldn't register the device for a couple of days, so the actual number of iPhones sold may be much higher.

The upcoming Samsung P520 touch-screen mobile phone claims to become Samsung's iPhone killer. Well, judging by its specs, it looks more like a clone rather then killer. Some manufacturers just can not seem to understand, that equipping a new device with a touch-screen isn't all that it takes to create a competitor for the iPhone. They must either build a phone with better features, or with the same set of features, but with a similarly advanced user interface, which is the main point of attraction of the Apple's handset.

There are many great iPhone cases in the market today, but this one designed by OtterBox is the most rugged of them. The upcoming OtterBox 1940 features a "slick, slim fit, semi-rugged" design and offers full user interaction. Here is what you get:

•  The case fits both 4GB and 8GB versions of the iPhone
•  3 Layers of Protection - all surfaces are constantly covered
•  Touch-screen membrane - protects the screen while keeping it fully accessible
•  Sleep/Wake, volume and home buttons are all protected and useable via pass through buttons
•  Sync/Charge, headphone and silence functions are all usable through plugs
•  Case comes with a swivel belt clip providing full impact protection for the display

The case will be available in several months as its designs are still being worked on.

A little-known Japanese manufacturer Sophia Mobile has created a device called Nani that could easily become the iPhone's biggest competitor. And why not, having a large 4.3" touch-screen, video playback at 800x400 px, a MicroSD card slot, Wi-Fi connectivity, a built-in camera and a TV tuner it will definitely be a hit.

And though the iPhone's position is too strong to be shaken at this time, Nani will make its deadly move really soon.

There are many rumors today saying that the second version of the Apple iPhone will be available very soon. According to Taiwan's Commercial Times, Taiwanese manufacturer Wintek received orders to produce touch-screen panels for the upcoming device. The iPhone 2 should become available this September for an expected price of $249 and $299.

iSkin has recently introduced their new iPhone case called iSkin revo. Like the other iSkin cases, this one offers protection and usability and comes with a silicone layer to protect the device, a ViSOR to keep the iPhone screen without scratches and a Microban (anti-microbial agent) that will keep the microbes away.

The iSkin revo will come in 5 different duotone designs and will become available in July for $40.

The folks from Belkin have designed 3 new and cool iPhone cases for the use in different situations. They all cost $30 and include Acrylic Case, Slim-Fit Case and Sport Armband. Now let's take a closer look at them.

The Acrylic Case comes with a removable kickstand/belt clip that is supposed to be used while you are viewing videos.