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Apple Takes Possession of iPhone5.com Domain
Thu, 17 May 2012 06:33:09 PDTEarlier this month, we noted that Apple had filed a claim with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) seeking to gain ownership of the iPhone5.com domain, which had hosted a small independent discussion forum for the past year and a half. The Next Web now reports that the case has been terminated, indicating that the dispute has been resolved without WIPO having had to render a decision. The domain is now under the control of brand protection firm Corporation Service Company, presumably on Apple's behalf, and simply displays a blank page. Apple's move to take possession of the iPhone5.com domain naturally fuels speculation that it will use the name for its next-generation iPhone, although that is not necessarily the case. Given the popularity of the name within discussions of the future iPhone, Apple may simply be protecting its iPhone trademarks while also seeking to control content at what is likely to be a popular destination for those searching for information on the company's products. For those curious about iPhone6.com, the domain has changed hands several times, having first been registered in 2007 by an individual in Dubai who later transferred it to an owner in South Korea. But since mid-2010, ownership information for the domain has been kept private and there is currently no site associated with the address.
News: iSkin rolls out Fuze, Fuze SE for iPhone 4, 4S
No timestamp info...iSkin has rolled out its new Fuze and Fuze SE cases for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. Both the Fuze and Fuze SE are hybrid-style cases, featuring a soft inner core and a hard exterior, as well as push-through protection for the sleep/wake and volume buttons, a removable 30-pin port cover, and open access to all other ports, controls, and cameras. The Fuze offers a tro-tone color scheme of a matte black rear panel, a blue, pink, or grey front, and…
Review: Moshi Origo for iPad 2/iPad (3rd-Gen)
No timestamp info...The silicone case is 100% FDA-grade hypoallergenic and contains no harmful chemicals such as Phthalates or BPA, which can be an important consideration, especially for those with young children. Inside, it’s lined with a honeycomb pattern designed to offer shock protection; there’s an obvious comparison to be made here to Incipio’s Hive. The outside is a different story though: the rubber is smooth rather than textured, and a wide…
Review: Moshi Concerti for iPad 2/iPad (3rd-Gen)
No timestamp info...From the outside, Concerti looks like a lot of other folios, with no real signs that it has a flipped orientation. The exterior of the black model is covered with a linen-textured plastic; purple and grey versions with microfiber exteriors are also available. There’s an elastic band to hold the case shut, and a metal Moshi logo badge along the open edge. Otherwise it’s quite plain from the outside, and there’s not even a camera opening.…
Review: Booq Folio for iPad 2/iPad (3rd-Gen)
No timestamp info...The first Folio was a simple faux leather case that offered no stand functionality and really, not much else besides overall good looks. This new version is made of 100% natural fiber, with a grippy, rubbery material lining the inside. The texture of the outer material is rough—somewhat like canvas or hard denim—but not unpleasant, at least for some fingers. We found the bezel coverage to be kind of strange: rather than using consistently…
Review: Camalen Vision for iPad (3rd-Gen)
No timestamp info...Vision offers something of a spin on the normal folio-style case. Advertised specifically for the third-generation iPad, it looks a lot like many of the leather cases we’ve covered, and is lined with a soft material on the inside that looks and feels like suede, just as the outside appears to be genuine leather—Camalen only makes indirect references to the materials, describing the outside as coming in “rustic,” “floater,”…
