The foundation of the Internet is based upon marketing & without a successful business model the Internets technological progression will stumble to a halt.

Twenty-six years and four months ago, an idea to globally interconnect a limitless number of computers was realized. This idea was to offer a new form of communication that had incredible potential. Sharing information was now made possible making web pages/applications universally accessible. Needless to say since then it has been indexed, commercialized and perpetuated. Indeed it has grasped the attention of millions and taking the term, “global media” to an entirely new level. It is the greatest record of mankind ever created with literally millions of new pages being made each and every day, demanding and proclaiming it worthy of our attention.

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In case you haven’t heard the iPhone application development industry is in full bloom. Apple’s WWDC keynote address had a major focus on the iPhone and plugged several application development companies as part of it. Although the Apple notebook prices were cut up to $700 and a new updated Operating System, “Snow Leopard” is coming out in September (only costing $29 for the upgrade) the iPhone stole the show and its not just Blackberry that’s getting annoyed at all of this attention, digital agencies are also feeling the strain.

The application gold rush... is it over?

I recently read an article written by Mark Walsh, a Mobile Intellegencer for MediaPost Publications. The article claimed that iPhone application development was becoming over-saturated with more applications being submitted to the App-Store than sales of iPhones and although it had some great information, I must say that I feel it was tainted due to sheer frustration.

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So after all the hype of a new iTouch and we get a speaker, a bevelled back and a $70 price cut?!

Well actually that is not all, take of the hood of the new iTouch and you will see that there is more to the touch than meets the eye. You will find hardware that includes a bluetooth chip, which means with a software update it will have the potential be able to sync without being connected to your computer through the iPod cable and maybe even your phone. Although currently it is probably for the Nike iPod chip.

But here is the real juice. Microphone hardware support. What does that mean? The ability to make calls for free through VoIP. All you will need is a WiFi connection and Skype is your best friend. Free calls through Skype on your iTouch, hey I may even buy another one!

UPDATE: Now you can download FRING and have Skype on your iTouch! That means $3 a month for free calls nationwide (if you get a microphone for it}! With the new iTouch there has been proof that it can be compatible with a microphone! The following video demonstrates this. I have even heard rumors that you can buy a microphone for the iTouch now… Networks beware!

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It has been rumoured for a while now that Apple has been working on concepts for a new Apple tablet. With the iPhone and iTouch being such a big hit with its clever touchscreen, Apple are now looking to push touchscreen to the next level.

Click here for a sneek peek at the patent application drawings

However are you ready for a mutli-touch computing experience? That is the golden question, anyone spending millions in R&D undoubtly saying “yes!” however here is a couple of reasons to think otherwise.

- Fingers on the screen = lots of smudges

- A keyboard on the screen = less screen real estate

These reasons alone pose serious issues with the plausibility of this concept. However, it has been done with the small iTouch and so why not something larger?

Apple hype is here for the September ’08 updates to the iTouch, iPod nano and MacBook lines. Some saying the date is to be September 9th. Here is some juice for you though.

Kevin Rose recently posted a Youtube video on what we can expect to be announced within the next couple of weeks from Apple. Here is the video.

I have been thinking about buying another Apple for a while, for me it is certainly time for an upgrade. I have been very impressed with the iMac. For my needs (which are mostly design and web development) they are perfect. In fact they are pretty much perfect for any user that doesn’t do a lot of gaming or video editing. They are fast, reliable, well-built and look rather lovely. Also the enticing iTouch deal looks almost too good to miss out on!

However for those who are in the market to buy right now, waiting could possibly be more rewarding.

According to an article posted on MacRumors.com a new iTouch and MacBook are most likely to be announced in September (conveniently after the deadline for the free iTouch with the purchase of a new Apple computer, Sept 15th). To read for yourself click here. It all makes complete sense, with the release of the all new iPhone that is both faster and cheaper, and Apple getting rid of its current stock of iTouch’s, Apple must be either waiting to bring out the iTouch equivalent of the iPhone, or re-inventing the iTouch altogether? 

Here are my thoughts, there is no doubt they will come out with new MacBooks, simply put its about time, I think we can expect new processor upgrades and a new design (which according to rumors will include a new keyboard design and aluminium casing). Click here for pictures of possible designs for the new Macbook. However don’t expect the iTouch deal to continue with the new Apple releases.

My thoughts for the iTouch are not so mundane. With the rise of the iPhone and iTouch we have been introduced to touch technology, a completely new interface experience, one which, for many, may be too out-there to switch to straightaway. However Apple is weaning its consumer young to this technology by introducing the touch experience to small gadgets and will no doubt be introducing something bigger in the future. The future possibly being after September 15th when Apple will release some exciting news about future product releases.

The arrival of 3G brings much more to the cell phone arena than the iPhone. 3G has the possibility of reshaping the entire cell phone industry. Why? Because now we may only need to tap into a data connection (mobile internet connection) to communicate via email and also via the phone using VoIP. What this means is that people could call anyone in the world for free! Leaving you with a comparatively low flat rate fee every month. No extra minute charges, no msg charges just one flat low rate fee.

With 3G technology Skype and other internet communication services are possible right in the palm of your hand. Enabling you to be able to talk for free with anyone in the world.

For example Skype has just released its application on certain cell/mobile phones in Europe. Check it out here. This enables you to basically message and call anyone anywhere for free. As long as you have a data plan. However in Europe you don’t need a “data plan”. Its even included in “pay as you go” plans.

So why does the U.S. have to pay for a data plan? Due to the large space that is the U.S. expensive widespread network coverage is needed but as time goes on these initial costs will disappear and I am sure that the U.S. will soon follow the same cell phone plans as Europe, the lag seems to be 2-3 years right now. So in a few years who knows.

So all those people who are paying high “data plan” costs are helping fund the future of cheaper communication, to all of those people, “Thank you. I think your marvelous!”