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Top 10 Stupid iPhone Tricks
By just about any measure, the Apple iPhone App Store has been an astounding success. It reportedly did $30 million in business in its first 30 days, during which time users downloaded 60 million applications. For a store that didn't exist before the launch of the 3G iPhone in July, that's pretty damn impressive.
Portable Power Packs Give Tired iPhone Batteries a Jolt
Because the iPhone 3G doesn't have a user-replaceable battery -- and because it's so easy to burn through a full charge before the end of a day -- some users may need a variety of power charging solutions. They need to keep the included universal serial bus cord or dock handy at home, and perhaps have one in the office. One also might need a car charger and might seriously consider an external portable battery.
Japan Demands Probe Into Cause of Nano Flameouts
There have been at least two recent incidents in Japan in which iPod nanos overheated and caused minor fires, prompting the country's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to issue a warning about the popular portable music player. In all, there have been 14 such incidents in the country.
Did Software Update Cure iPhone's 3G Sniffles?
After weeks of criticism lodged by a small but vocal group of users who claim the iPhone 3G drops calls and picks up weak signals when trying to connect to 3G networks, a software update recently issued by Apple may help nurse some devices back to health. The computer maker said its latest update improves the device's 3G abilities.
Do Second-Hand Apples Taste as Sweet?
Just because the iPhone 3G is storming the marketplace, don't expect the first-generation iPhone to disappear. Quite the contrary. Used iPhones, and iPods as well, are finding a ready market for refurbished Apple products. But it really is an Apple marketplace. "I don't see any other brand being able to build that kind of market in refurbished products," In-Stat analyst Stephanie Ethier told MacNewsWorld.
Apple Gives MobileMe Users 60 More Days, Pleads for Patience
Apple took another step to acknowledge the issues surrounding MobileMe reliability by extending current subscriber memberships an additional 60 days. The company previously extended memberships 30 days, which means qualifying subscriber renewal dates have been extended 90 days.
The Growing Trend Toward Shrinking Devices
It's not every day you hear scores of men arguing over whose is the smallest. But in the modern world of mobile computing, it's a conversation that's becoming increasingly common. The nature of today's business environment means needing to stay connected wherever you are. From ultraslim notebooks to ultramobile PCs and smartphones, the options to have high-tech tools in the pocket of your pants are growing by the month.
Kensington Charger Makes iPhone One With Car
With the iPhone 3G's lackluster battery performance, a car charger is no longer an optional accessory -- it's a requirement. There are two basic types. There are those that go into the lighter socket and are composed of basically a wire with a plug on either end. Then there's the Kensington Car Charger Deluxe for iPhone and iPod.
The Case Against Case-Mate Clear Armor for iPhone
Case-mate Clear Armor for iPhone is yet another product in the increasingly crowded clear-film-covering-for-your-iPhone category. I've reviewed two similar products in the past year -- InvisibleSHIELD and BodyGuardz -- and know of several others that appear to be pretty much the same. All three products offer pretty much the same pitch.
$2.2M Settlement Ends Chapter in Apple Backdating Scandal
Apple's former chief attorney will pay $2.2 million to settle a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit that accused her of illegally backdating stock options for top managers, including herself and chief executive Steve Jobs, and altering company records to conceal the alleged fraud.
Mac Bloggers Get Dropped, Get Apps, Get 48 Hours
The Apple-focused blogosphere has been dominated this week by iPhone 3G reception and connectivity issues. Speculation as to the cause has been rampant, Apple's not talking, and most -- but not all -- carriers are keeping their lips zipped, too. Meanwhile, the iPhone money train keeps picking up steam, ringing up $30 million in App Store sales in its first 30 days.