Looks like there has been some potential photo leaks of what is claimed to be the prototype device of a cheaper and lighter iPhone 4. This would replace the iPhone 3GS as Apple’s entry level iPhone. Yes, it looks just like an iPhone 4, except for the identification numbers on the back being X’d out, which could indicate that it is a prototype device.

The source of the leak admitted that it would be hard to convince people that this is the real deal since it looks so similar to the iPhone 4.

We already could have guessed as much, but last years iPhone continues to sell well, as recent numbers from carrier partners AT&T and Verizon show. Reporting earnings for its June quarter last Thursday, AT&T said it sold 3.6 million iPhones, which is more than the 3.2 million it sold during same period last year.

Verizon has sold 2.3 million in its second quarter. Together, the two carriers activated 11.7 million in the first half of 2011, that’s just 3.5 million under AT&T’s total iPhone sales for all of 2010. Remember this is a phone that’s been available for about a year already.

Google’s new social network, Google+ is already off to a good start with more than 10 million users announced as of last week. That number is only going to grow. There’s a Google+ Android app of course and now Google has released an iPhone app.

The Google+ iPhone app will play nice with the iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and the iPhone 4, and it works in a similar way to the Android version. The Google+ iPhone app is available as a free download right now from the iOS App store.

This is far from the first optical add-on for the iPhone, but the OWLE Bubo focuses on giving the smartphone’s video capture abilities a boost. The Bubo is a hand-held video rig made from aluminum. The handgrips help keep the iPhone steady while the weight, at just over a pound, helps with stability during pans. There are also four tripod mounts and access to the dock connector and headphone jack.

The 0.45x wide-angle/macro combination lens doubles the iPhone’s field of view and adds contrast and extra detail. The rig will accept any 3rd party lenses (37mm) and filters (49mm) and the macro lens allows for close shooting.

We didn’t need an analyst to clue us in on poor sales of Motorola’s key products, but that is exactly what we have today. Pacific Crest analyst James Faucette revised his full-year 2011 revenue estimates down from $13.7 billion to $12.25 billion. He also revised his 2012 revenue estimates down from $15.34 billion to $13.62 billion. Ouch!

He says that overall sell-through trends for the Xoom and Atrix have been disappointing and he believes the Atrix’s lower-than-forecast sales are a result of the $49 iPhone 3GS and the HTC Inspire, which makes perfect sense. What is Motorola going to do now? Hopefully they price their products better to start.

If you want to be an audio Samurai, you are going to need the right gear. The Audiology Samurai AU-100 over ear headphones will surely help. They are available right now at Amazon. These headphones will play nice with iPods, MP3 players, portable DVD players and PMPs of your choice.

The Audiology Samurai AU-100 produces a 20-20000Hz of frequency response, features 32-Ohm of impedance, 102dB of sensitivity, a max input power of 50mW and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Here’s some good news from Apple. Apple has now dropped the price of the last generation iPhone, the iPhone 3GS to $49 with a new two year mobile contract. This goes along with the recent price drop from AT&T on the iPhone 3GS and comes just as we are expecting Verizon Wireless to announce the Verizon iPhone, so this is AT&T’s chance to lock customers into a new two year contract before Verizon starts selling the iPhone.

We aren’t sure if Verizon will be selling a version of the 3GS as well as the iPhone 4, but we suspect that it will just be the iPhone 4 and we won’t see another iPhone available on the network until Apple launches the next iPhone.

Mashed Pixel has embedded an Infrared emitter into a case. So when you wrap the Surc around your iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4, and download the (free) accompanying app, you can start programming. Then you can set up your home entertainment setup without any external accessories.

The only downside is that the iPad is not supported, and when you upgrade to the next iPhone, your IR case becomes obsolete. If you don’t mind that, you can get your pre-order in now for $69.95. Initial shipments are expected in Q1 2011.

Kenwood Japan has launched the CLX-70 iPod and iPhone speaker dock, which uses DTS Envelo speakers along with three-dimensional soundstage and is powered by a 30W amp. Connection options include the 30-pin Dock Connector, USB port, SD card slot and a CD drive that supports MP3 files.

The CLX-70 will play nice with the iPhone 3G, 3GS and the iPhone 4, iPod touch, second-generation iPod nano and the iPod classic. It will be available in three colors and will hit the Japanese market this month.

The iPhone’s camera is not the best, but people still enjoy taking pictures and manage to take some pretty good ones with it. Sometimes you want more light though and that’s where the iFlash External Flash for the iPhone comes in handy.

It will cost you just $39.95 and can be attached to the iPhone 4/3GS/3G. Just connect it to the bottom of your iPhone and you’re ready to take more pics. It’s available in black or white colors to match either iPhone.

Let’s face it, you have way too many iPod dock options. But this offering from Yamaha is stylish, powerful and should look good in your bedroom. Plus it will wake you gently. The TSX-140 desktop audio system promises to wake you gradually with the sound of your favorite music. It can fade in the music rather than simply jolting you awake.

It’s compatible with Apple’s iPod Touch and iPhone (3G/3GS/4), and it is also capable of playing MP3 and WMA files stored on a USB stick, as well as FM/AM radio programming.

Star Wars cases for your phone are cool, but nothing beats this sexy Slave Leia Hard Case for the iPhone 4, done up in a fantasy style. This one is drool-worthy and will make you the envy of all of your geek friends. She looks like she can kick some serious ass in that pose.

This case isn’t just for the iPhone 4. Those who still have an iPhone 3G or 3GS can get one too. The Leia Hard Case for iPhone retails for $29.95.

It’s a constant battle to keep our gadgets shiny and new looking and protect them from scratches. So we use protective covers that hopefully look good. If you like baseball or football and want to protect your iPhone or iPad from scratches, Zagg has some cool covers that fit the bill.

The Zagg sportLEATHER collection are sized for the iPhone 3G/3GS, the iPhone 4, and the iPad. They come in a design that looks like a white leather baseball with the grain and the red stitching. The other design has the look of a football with white laces.

The iPhone does a lot, but it doesn’t have it’s own printer. Wait, now it does. The Bolle BP-10 is a photo printer dedicated to the iPhone that can print 4″x6″ photos from single, or multiple images. You control the printer with an app that Bolle has created, which can be downloaded for free from the App Store.

The iPhone communicates with the printer via the standard iPhone port, and the printer also acts as a charging station for the phone. The printer is compatible with iPhone, iPhone 2007, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 4.

Looks like you have another place to buy the iPad now as some tipsters are claiming that Sam’s Clubs are getting their iPads in and selling them at minor discounts. The 16GB Wifi starts at $488. It looks like Apple is discounting Wifis by $12 and 3Gs by $20.

So get yourself an iPad while you buy yourself some groceries in bulk. The iPad is officially everywhere now. Does this make you want to rush out to your nearest Sam’s Club and buy Apple products?