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Read It Later for IPhone

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:40:19 -0700

Sometimes, you would rather read a lengthy article on your computer screen than your iPhone. Just as often, you might find that you'd like to load up your iPhone...

BlackBerry vs. iPhone 3.0: Smackdown Revisited

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:21:00 -0700

After pitting RIM's BlackBerry Bold against Apple's iPhone in May, it's time for a rematch — iPhone 3G takes on BlackBerry 9000 Bold. Place your bets now.

IPhone 3GS Heats Up, DOJ Takes Aim at Google

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:40:11 -0700

The iPhone scored quite a few headlines related to overheating problems with the 3GS this week. Depending on whom you believe, those issues are either real...

HuffingtonPost.com for IPhone

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:20:12 -0700

The Huffington Post, the left-leaning news and opinion site, is an honest-to-goodness new media powerhouse. What began in 2005 as a group blog for...

MoBank App Takes Shopping to the IPhone in the UK

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:10:14 -0700

Owners of the iPhone or iPod touch in the U.K. will be able to use their phone to both buy and pay for goods using a new application from MoBank.

iPhone 3GS Gets Jailbroken, Hack Available Online

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:45:00 -0700

Apple's iPhone 3GS has been jailbroken and the hack that allows anyone to unlock their phone is available online.

AT&T Says iPhone 3GS is Hot in a Good Way

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:22:00 -0700

AT&T broke sales record with the iPhone 3GS.

Web Site for China Mobile's Application Store Appears

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:30:11 -0700

A Web site for China Mobile's upcoming mobile application store appeared online on Friday, a step toward its opening this year.

Smartphone Speed Tests: Which New Phone is Best for Type A Users?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:00:00 -0700

Can't stand to wait for your phone to deliver e-mail and other functions? We put the iPhone 3G S, Nokia's N97 and the Palm Pre to the stopwatch to see which is the fastest.

Will iPhones Get Tactile Feedback, Fingerprint ID?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:07:00 -0700

Nothing gets the rumor mill churning like uncovering Cupertino’s latest patent applications. Get ready for another round of rumors.

Preview: Facebook's Upcoming New iPhone App

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:04:00 -0700

Change is in the air at Facebook. First came word of sweeping changes to the site's privacy controls. Now, a new and improved iPhone app is on the way.

MobileStudio for IPhone

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:00:18 -0700

MobileStudio originally carried the moniker of MobileFinder, which seems appropriate. After all, Pixio touts its $2 iPhone and iPod touch app as a strong file...

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Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:00:18 -0700

Palm Pre: Flimsy Phone or Just a First-Gen Freshman?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:25:00 -0700

Users complain of cracked screens, gaps in seams in the case, pixels missing in the display, and more in online forums.

How to Keep Your iPhone 3GS from Overheating

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:15:00 -0700

Apple has published a set of guidelines to help iPhone users ensure that their devices keep their cool.

Bluelounge CableDrop

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:20:18 -0700

Whew! If you've been paying attention to the Mac Gems Weblog for the past six weeks, you know that it's been home to GemFest 2009, a Gem-a-day marathon of over...

Claims That Apple Admits IPhone 3GS Overheating Are Hot Air

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:00:13 -0700

They say the iPhone 3GS is hot. Hot as in sexy. Hot as in selling like cakes that are hot. Hot as in "scorch the skin off your face Raiders of the Ark-style."

Choose a MobileMe Account for Publishing IPhone Media

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:40:23 -0700

A nifty iPhone feature is the capability to upload a photo or video directly from the phone's Photos app or Camera Roll to a MobileMe gallery. The iPhone grabs...

iPhone App Helps You Mind Your Manners

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:30:00 -0700

Save yourself from making a faux pas at a job interview, business dinner or networking event.

More Pornography Sneaks onto the iPhone

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:22:00 -0700

This time, the app in question, which has already been removed by Apple, included a nude photo of an underage girl.

Apple Admits iPhone Overheating Issues -- Sort of

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:51:00 -0700

Apple's support site warns of various scenarios that could cause the iPhone to overheat, but places most of the blame on users.

When Your Phone Rings, the Copyright Police May Come Calling

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:10:10 -0700

A digital rights group is contesting a music industry group's assertion that royalties are due each time a ringtone is played in public.

Jailbroken IPhones Leave Users More Vulnerable

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:50:10 -0700

Jailbreaking an iPhone leaves users more vulnerable to attack by stripping away most of its security protections.

Apple Patching Serious SMS Vulnerability on IPhone

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:20:10 -0700

Apple is patching a serious SMS vulnerability in the iPhone, a security researcher said.

Symbian Foundation Makes Progress, but Challenges Remain

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:10:10 -0700

Behind the scenes the Symbian Foundation is starting to make some real progress.

Smartphone Palooza: 10 Hot Touchscreens Compared

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:20:00 -0700

Curious how today’s latest touchscreen smartphones compare? With 10 popular models to choose from, it’s hard to keep track. But our charts will help you find the perfect touchscreen phone.

Cisco to Expand Mobile Collaboration Features

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:50:10 -0700

Cisco will tackle the mobile world over the next year with a series of new features to bring smartphones into business communications.

The 'iPhone Killer' Doesn't Exist

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:13:00 -0700

Analysis: Why Apple's flagship device is unlikely to be toppled from its perch by any challengers.

Hybrid Satellite-Cell Pocket Phone May Arrive This Year

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:43:00 -0700

Backers of Globalstar, Iridium, and Odyssey know that past attempts in the market have failed. But one firm thinks it has the key to success.

PhotoMarkr for IPhone

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:40:12 -0700

If you like to share photos on the Internet, what's to stop anyone who comes across them to grab copies and claim them as his or her own? The easiest way around...

Users Complain About Poor Pre Hardware

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:20:22 -0700

Palm Pre users are complaining online about trouble with the hardware.

Android Developers Must Consider Various Screens

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:09:00 -0700

Analysis: Android can come in any screen size you want, so long as it is HVGA (320x480) — but that's about to change.

Sprint Cuts Price on BlackBerry Tour World Phone

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:20:00 -0700

Smartphone will go on sale online on July 12 at $200 with a two-year contract, after a $50 instant rebate and a $100 mail-in rebate.

Report: Apple Seeding IPhone 3.1 Beta

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:10:17 -0700

With iPhone 3.0 under Apple's belt, you might find yourself wondering where the company will go next. The answer might surprise you: iPhone 3.1. That's...

Macally Intros Wireless Input Devices

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:30:25 -0700

Accessory vendor Macally on Wednesday announced a number of new products for the Mac, including several wireless input devices and two "eco-conscious" laptop...

Wheel of Fortune for IPhone

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:30:20 -0700

"PRETT- G--D"

T-Mobile Dash Smartphone

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:30:00 -0700

The Dash smartphone will suit all of your messaging needs, but multimedia junkies will find more satisfaction elsewhere.

IVideo Cocktails for IPhone

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:10:22 -0700

Sometimes showing is better than simply telling, especially when it comes to the arcane arts of woodworking, cat grooming, and bartending. I'm awaiting good...

Apple Prepping iPhone 3.1 Software Update, Beta Out Now For Developers

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:39:00 -0700

Apple plans to update the software for the iPhone, releasing a beta version 3.1 to developers.

Mobile Deathmatch: Can the Pre Knock out the IPhone?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:23:00 -0700

If the battle between the BlackBerry and the iPhone was in essence a replay of PC versus Mac, the Battle between the Palm Pre and the iPhone is more like a battle between Windows 7 and Mac OS X.

China IPhone Deal Faces Trademark Conflict

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:10:11 -0700

A Chinese company that owns the trademark 'i-phone' says it is not in talks with Apple, though Apple may need its permission to sell the iPhone in China.

Bugs & Fixes: IPhones That Are Too Hot to Handle

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:50:00 -0700

According to a report on the Web, a newly-released iPhone 3GS became so hot during normal use, that its white case turned a bit brown.

Grammar Up

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:40:15 -0700

English grammar is hard, whether you're a native speaker or someone learning it as an additional language. Eknath Kadam's Grammar Up app lets you use your iPhone...

Jobs Returns: Big News or Not Such a Big Deal?

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:43:00 -0700

Analysis: Bloggers debate the significance of Steve Jobs' return to Infinite Loop.

The Limits of Apple's Push Notification for the iPhone

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:24:00 -0700

Analysis: APNS (Apple Push Notification Service) is a free, simple, and safe way to push data to iPhone apps. It fills iPhone's background process gap — imperfectly.

PicCard for IPhone

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:50:12 -0700

No matter how much we rely on text messages, e-mail and Twitter updates these days, sometimes it's still nice to get something in the mail from a friend or...

Cell Phone Exclusivity: How It Fails

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:44:00 -0700

I suppose that some people did buy iPhones because the phones worked on the AT&T network, but I can't be sure.

My iPhone 3GS: Not So Hot

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:44:00 -0700

Reports are coming in that the iPhone 3G S gets really hot. Oddly, not mine.

The iPhone 3GS Popularity Wars

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:52:00 -0700

Thanks to the release of Apple's iPhone 3GS availability utility, we can get a glimpse into which versions of this newest device are selling out like crazy... or staying on store shelves. Unless you live in Alaska, that is--you're always going to be 0 for 0 no matter what.

First Doom, Then Quake; Classic FPS Head to App Store

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:40:00 -0700

The Apple App Store is getting some first-person shooter classics in the form of Doom and Quake.

Fahrenheit 113: Hot iPhone's Tragic Number

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:13:00 -0700

How hot does an iPhone have to get before Apple might do something about it? 113 degrees.