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Norwegian Paper: iPhone 4 Works Just as Well & Bad as Competing Smartphones
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 7:40 PM - by Bryan Chaffin
The iPhone 4 works just as well and just as bad as competing smartphones, at least in Norway, according to Oslo-based newspaper Verdens Gang, which tested the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, HTC Wildfire, and Nokia E71 on the outskirts of Norwegian carrier Telenor’s network. The newspaper’s conclusion is that all of the smartphones suffered the same possibility for signal attenuation, and pointed to AT&T’s network as the possible source of problems in the U.S.
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Apple Aware of iOS 4 on iPhone 3G Complaints
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 6:29 PM - by Bryan Chaffin
Apple is aware of complaints from customers who have upgraded their iPhone 3G to iOS 4. Responding to a request for comment from The Wall Street Journal’s Digits column, an Apple spokesperson told the paper that the company knows about the complaints and is investigating the issue.
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Ballmer: Competing with iPad has “Job One Urgency” for Microsoft
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 6:03 PM - by Bryan Chaffin with 16 comments
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer told analysts and investors that working with hardware partners to develop a tablet that is competitive with the iPad has “job one urgency” Thursday. The comments came at Microsoft’s annual Financial Analysts Meeting as he briefed analysts on hand for the event on his company’s overall business.
Product News
Just Mobile Announces UpStand Aluminum iPad Stand
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 3:53 PM - by Bryan Chaffin with 1 comment
Just Mobile announced a new stand for the iPad called UpStand Thursday. The stand is made from aluminum, with rubber-fitted grips to protect your device. Thestand will work in portrait or landscape mode, and it can accomodate many iPad cases too.
In-Depth Review
ZAGG InvisibleSHIELD for iPhone 4 has Problems
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 2:19 PM - by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with 4 comments
The ZAGG invisibleSHIELD for iPhone 4 is a set of thin, adhesive plastic strips designed to be stuck to the stainless steel edge of the iPhone 4. The claim is that it provides insulation sufficient to allow better signal reception.
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Verizon 3G Data Usage Taking Off from iPhone’s Lead
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 6:58 PM - by Jeff Gamet
Apple’s iPhone may have made on-the-go data access commonplace for the average consumer, but now Verizon’s smartphone customers seem to be inching past them as 3G data use climbs. The data comes from a study conducted by cell phone bill service and tracking company, Validas, that underscores the quickly growing number of smartphone users in the United States.
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MaxNick Releases Box Battle for iPhone, a Steampunk Puzzle Game
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 4:55 PM - by Bryan Chaffin
MaxNick announced the release of BoxBattle Pro Wednesday, a steampunk-themed physics-based puzzle game for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. The game combines steam-powered cannons that players use to shoot their way through a series of industrial-styled puzzles.
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TrendyDigital Design Announces Dimension Case for iPad
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 3:12 PM - by Bryan Chaffin with 1 comment
Trendy Digital Design announced Wednesday the release of a new iPad case called Dimension Case for Apple’s iPad. The case is designed to both protect the iPad and allow users to view the device from several positions.
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Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock iPhone Case: $9.99
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 1:35 PM - by Bryan Chaffin
The Deal Brothers found a deal on a totally geeky Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock iPhone Case for $9.99. It fits iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS.
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ABC Does It Right: ABC Player and ABC News For iPad
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 12:30 PM - by Vern Seward with 3 comments
Vern Seward wonders aloud why other TV studios haven’t stepped up with apps like ABC Player and ABC New for iPad.
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Motorola Jabs at iPhone 4 with New Ad
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 10:49 AM - by Jeff Gamet with 35 comments
Motorola began running an ad in newspapers on Wednesday that’s clearly targeted at Apple’s iPhone 4 and free case offer. The ad features the Droid X and implies that the smartphone doesn’t suffer from signal strength loss issues.
Product News
Atomic Software Intros Bike Repair for iPhone
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 9:42 AM - by Jeff Gamet
Atomic Software announced the immediate availability of Bike Repair 1.0 for the iPhone and iPod touch on Wednesday. The app includes step-by-step instructions for several common repairs across many bicycle brands.
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Early Free Apple Bumper Case Orders Shipping
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 9:10 AM - by Jeff Gamet with 3 comments
Despite Apple’s promise of late August shipping dates for iPhone 4 owners that requested free Bumper cases, at least some customers have been receiving notification that their case are already in the mail.
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Apple Seeds iOS 4.1 Beta 2 to Developers
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 8:41 AM - by Jeff Gamet
Apple released beta 2 of iOS 4.1 to developers Tuesday night. The new beta update comes about two weeks after developers got their first taste of iOS 4.1 for the iPhone and iPod touch.
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Apple: Jaibreaking Your iPhone Can Void Warranty
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at 3:56 PM - by Bryan Chaffin with 17 comments
In response the U.S. Copyright Office and the Library of Congress’s ruling that jailbreaking an iPhone is a legal act, Apple released a statement saying that doing so still might void your warranty on the device. The company also warned users that jailbroken iPhones offer a “degraded” experience.
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Apple Hit with iPad Heat Lawsuit
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at 11:31 AM - by Jeff Gamet with 16 comments
Apple was hit with a new lawsuit on July 23 that alleges the iPad overheats too quickly and stops working in sunlight and hot weather conditions. The case was filed in Federal Court in Oakland, California, and is seeking class action status.
In-Depth Review
Car Calc Pro for iPhone/iPad - All You Need for Car Loans
Monday, July 26th, 2010 at 3:20 PM - by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Every once in awhile, one runs across an app that is perfectly designed and in tune with every possible need of the user. Then it becomes a joy to use and customers rave about it. Car Calc Pro, for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, designed to assist with car loan and lease calculations, does all that.
Product News
It’s Like a (Tiny) iMac: HexaPose Stand for Apple iPad
Monday, July 26th, 2010 at 3:14 PM - by Bryan Chaffin with 6 comments
InnoPocket announced Monday the release of HexaPose Stand for Apple iPad, which is, not surprisingly, an iPad stand. HexaPose is styled in such a way that when your iPad is attached, it will look a lot like a modern iMac, though perhaps on the wee side.
News
Feds OK Smartphone Jailbreaking, Unlocking
Monday, July 26th, 2010 at 1:18 PM - by Jeff Gamet with 14 comments
The US Copyright Office and Librarian of Congress changed the exemptions to the Digital Millenium Copyright Act on Monday to allow for jailbreaking and unlocking smartphones. The rule change means companies like Apple can’t use copyright rules to block customers from installing and running unapproved third party apps on their smartphones.
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Samsung Offers Galaxy S to Unhappy iPhone Owners
Monday, July 26th, 2010 at 9:55 AM - by Jeff Gamet with 2 comments
Samsung is trying a new approach to get its Galaxy S into potential customer’s hands: They’re giving the smartphone away for free to people that complain about their iPhone on Twitter. The company is trying out the campaign so iPhone users can see how the Android-based Galaxy S compares to their current smartphone.
