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Construct a case for your new iPhone 4 using only the following materials:

– A sheet of heavy weight paper such as a card stock (regular printer paper works too, but the case won’t last as long)
– An exacto knife
– A ruler or straight edge, used for guiding the exacto knife
– Something to score the paper before folding, can be a butter knife, toothpick, metal key, etc
– Adhesive. I used glue-tape, but any adhesive suitable for paper will work. Be sure not to leave any glued areas exposed as this would result in glue marks on your iPhone.
– The case template which can be found here: iPhone Case Template

Step 1: Download and print the template

You can add custom graphics by editing the template in Photoshop or Illustrator.

Step 2: Cut the outline of the case. Do not cut anything other than the outline.

Use the ruler or straight edge to guide the exacto blade. I guess scissors would work too, but it wouldn’t be as efficient or precise.

Step 3: Score the fold lines and make the creases.

Use the ruler or straight edge to guide your scoring tool. When done scoring, make the creases. If this is not done before cutting the inside lines you will have a distorted case.

Step 4: Cut out the inside lines. It is important to do this step after making the creases.

Use the ruler or straight edge to guide the exacto blade, being careful not to slice too far. Scissors would be near impossible to use for this.

Step 5: Fold and glue the top and side flaps, leaving the bottom flap open.

I find it easier to glue the large side flap first then glue the top. I apply glue to the flap then carefully line up the edges before pressing down. Remember not to glue the bottom flap.

Step 6: Insert the iPhone 4 and close the bottom flap.

Insert the iPhone into the case with the headphones jack edge first. You may have to bend the side with the volume buttons a little to get the case to slide in completely. I recommend not gluing the bottom flap so you can remove the case without having to destroy it. Also, gluing the bottom flap could leave adhesive on your iPhone when trying to insert the last tab.

At this point your case is complete and your iPhone is installed! Congratulations. Here is another image of the final product.

– Chris

The iPhone 4. Does it even need an introduction? Probably not. If you didn’t know it was out or even know what it is, then you are living under a rock and I can’t help you. Humorously, some people had no idea why I, and hundreds others, were standing in line at the Grove on June 24th for over three hours to get the phone. Some guessed the new “Twilight” movie. Um, as if. (Quick, what movie is that from?)

Within the first three days of hitting the market, the new iPhone 4 sold more than 1.7 million units according to Apple’s press release. By now I’m sure it’s well over 2 million. That is “the most successful product launch in Apple’s history,” according to Apple CEO, Steve Jobs. And we’re talking about a phone that you can’t even make calls with your bare hands, apparently.

So what’s all the hype about? Is it worth it? Should you run, not walk, to your nearest Apple store? What follows is my humble opinion of the new iPhone 4. There won’t be a lot of tech talk or statements backed with copious amounts of testing. Just an honest opinion with commonplace observations.

When the original iPhone was released some three years ago, I admittedly wasn’t an early adopter. I thought it looked really awesome and seemed to have a lot of great functions, but I didn’t feel like I needed to have all that connectivity just one tap away. I skipped out on the first gen iPhone and even when the second version came out, the 3G, I waited a couple months before buying one. But once I had it in my possession, it was like my whole mobile world had turned itself upside down. So much so that a few months before the announcement of the new iPhone 4, I said to a coworker, “I’m such an Apple fan and I love my iPhone so much, I can’t conceive of a day when I won’t own an iPhone. And if and when that day comes, what kind of phone will I own?” I know, a bit scary huh? Apple has me wrapped around it’s little finger. And you know what, I ain’t lettin’ go! At least not any time soon.

The iPhone 4 is a definite upgrade from my old 3G. I can’t speak to those who have 3GSs, but the speed difference alone between my old model and this one is enough for me to want to upgrade. I used to have a lot of lag with certain larger apps and now everything opens really fast and responds quickly. The folders are also a Godsend if I ever saw one. No more clutter! Perfect for an OCD person like myself. And given that the 3G doesn’t support new iOS4 very well (ie. it lags a bunch), if you want that function you basically have to upgrade. Also the multi-tasking is great. Lots of apps still need to be optimized to support that still but keep checking your updates often as I’m sure many apps are going through the approval process as we speak. And one tip for ya. If you are like me and hate reading instructions, you might wonder why your phone’s battery dies out really fast without even doing much. That’s because when you open an app, it never “closes” since it gets sent down to the multi-task bar. It then runs in the background. For some apps that’s not a big power drain but for others it can be. So make sure to close out your unnecessary apps down in the multi-task bar. That’ll help a lot!

The new retina display with double the resolution as the old phone is also really sharp. I compared the two and the difference is quite noticeable. It really plays off the beauty of the entire phone. It pains me to think I will be covering up such a gorgeous design with a case. But it must be done. And not because of the antenna issue. Though that is apparent in most, if not all, phones its seems. I have honestly not been able to replicate the problem with regular use. I did once hold the phone awkwardly for a solid minute or two to test that out and watched the reception go down to zero. But while making calls and sending emails, texts and such, I haven’t had a problem yet. Maybe I hold my phone the “correct” way according to Apple. Who knows?

I also haven’t used the Facetime feature on the phone because the idea of people looking at me while I’m on the phone kind of creeps me out. But I will try and use it when I’m out and about, making a call and wanting to show someone what I see since you are able to flip to the lens on the other side of the camera. Which brings me to the other feature I like about this new phone — the camera. It now comes with a lens on both sides for being able to take pictures of yourself as well as those around you. I just downloaded a new photo booth app from the makers of the awesome Hipstamatic and Swankolab apps. (If you don’t have those, make sure to get them as well!) It’s called IncrediBooth and it makes use of the front facing camera. It’s like a photo booth in your pocket and it’s probably my favorite app out there. The camera also has a built in flash which works quite well for low light situations. You can even use the flash when filming video. That’s pretty awesome. It does kind of have that “Blair Witch” tunnel night vision kind of feel to it I think (minus the green coloring), but in a pinch at a bar or other dark location, it will do.

So am I happy with my new iPhone 4? Emphatically, yes. It is totally over hyped? Absolutely. But Would I recommend people to get the phone? You betcha!

Last month the 2010 Cable Show took center stage at the LA Convention Center giving top executives from cable operators, content producers, distribution networks and technology companies a chance to get together and explore the continually evolving industry. Of course a bevy of cable celebrities were also there to provide entertainment including The Kardashian’s, Omorosa, Hulk Hogan and many more. You should have seen the lines for pictures!

Scott Seward, our President, and I attended to support our partners and keep tabs on the latest developments in the cable industry. One particularly hot topic this year was EBIF, the industry supported Enhanced Binary Interchange Format being integrated into Comcast’s Xfinity Remote and other devices.  There was also a lively general session that brought together CEOs of from top cable, tech and entertainment companies for a discussion on evolving business models.  The panel emphasized the importance of ensuring that technology not be a barrier to content creators.   If you missed the show, don’t fret:  many of the individual sessions are recapped on the Cable Show Blog.

One of the highlights of these sessions is getting to hear about all new technologies that have been released and seeing a road map for the future.  For example, TeamSite SitePublisher pages have been enhanced with the “Next Generation surf and edit” capabilities.  This allows the content author to edit in a wiki-like inline editing mode.  Users will be able to make changes and preview to a web site from within the same window.  This feature will help provide a richer in-context experience and also allow for improved multivariate testing of content.  Another new feature is Nested Fixed Area Layouts which allows SitePublisher to utilize newer web page designs with fewer compromises in design implementation.  In all, it was a jam packed week.  Now that we’re back from San Jose, we are psyched to start putting all these features into action!

Volkswagen debuted the Bik.e at Auto China 2010 and it’s got people talking. The Bik.e is an electric bike that can travel up to 12.5 miles on a single charge at a speed of up to 12.5 mph. It folds into itself and can fit into a spare tire compartment of a car. Considering it can’t go for very long distances without a charge, it’s meant to be a supplement to your existing car. The Bik.e can be recharged using a car’s DC current or through an AC plug as well. There is no word on when it will be released but surely there will be more news about it in the coming months.

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I stumbled upon a trailer for this short film by Spike Jonze, “I’m Here” and have no idea where I can view the entire movie! Is it in theaters? Is it online? It seems to be presented by Absolut Vodka so what does that mean? It’s set in Los Angeles and is a story about robot love between a male robot librarian who meets a free-spirited female robot.

Um… hello! Robots. Spike Jonze. PERFECT for moi! Anyone have any leads on where I can view, please put them in the comments. It will be much appreciated.

UPDATE! So you can actually view the entire movie on the website. After punching in your birthday and letting the screen load, the image of the theater is in fact clickable. But only in the box office area. Once you click there you are given the opportunity to watch the entire movie provided there is enough bandwidth. It informs you of how many “seats” are left to watch. I watched it last night. It’s adorably sweet.

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We like to play! For your fun and amusement, we birthed Fortune Yeller a cranky dude who hollers at you when you ask him big life questions. Think mean, tattooed, chain-smoking hater living inside your iPhone. What started out as an internal creative challenge/development project has now been set free in the App Store for all to enjoy. When you have big life questions, ask him, give him a shake and prepare to be shocked by his advice. You never know what insult he will hurl your way. Normally priced at $59.99, today for our special Tuesletter readers he is only $.99! Download Fortune Yeller today! Quick tell your friends before the big price increase!

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A few of us are aware of this, but those of you who are not and play the guitar, get your $9.99 ready. Trust me.

Do you play the Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin or Ukulele? If so GuitarTookit is for you. Sure the price point of $9.99 seems a little steep, considering all of the other guitar apps available for much less. But the design, functionality and features of GuitarToolkit are far superior to any other guitar apps currently on the market. Brought to us by Agile Partners GuitarToolkit has just about everything a player needs right in his or her pocket. Here is a quick run down on what you get.

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3. Chord Library (over 500,000 in total)
4. Chord Finder
5. Metronome
6. Custom Tunings
7. Supported Instruments
8. Leftie Mode!