http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/features/howto/ Daily news, opinions, editorials, reviews, tips, forums, comments, and podcasts all relating to the iPod, the iPhone, Apple, and the surrounding industry. en webmaster@ipodobserver.com Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:47:06 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/understanding_and_optimizing_iphone_power_management/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/understanding_and_optimizing_iphone_power_management/ The Apple iPhone has four discrete radio frequency subsystems: 2G/3G mobile phone, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS. Understanding how to enable or disable each will help extend your iPhone's battery charge throughout the day. Also, understanding the GPS system setting is important when flying. Tips, How-To Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:45:34 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/moving_iphone_apps_between_iphones_bought_with_different_accounts/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/moving_iphone_apps_between_iphones_bought_with_different_accounts/ It is possible to copy an iPhone app, purchased with one iTunes account to another iPhone linked to a different iTunes account. Without paying for it again. Here's how to do it. Tips, How-To Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:55:35 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/exploring_the_compass_app_in_the_iphone_3gs1/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/exploring_the_compass_app_in_the_iphone_3gs1/ The new Compass app in the iPhone 3GS is very handy. But have you wondered why it's necessary, given that the iPhone already has a GPS system? And what about that setting that shows Magnetic North or True North? Here's a quick explanation.  Tips, How-To Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:59:17 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/how_to_make_voice_calls_from_an_ipod_touch/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/how_to_make_voice_calls_from_an_ipod_touch/ There are millions iPod touches (2G) in customer hands. Many of those users would like to be able to make phone calls, direct to land lines and cell phones, on the device, and now it's possible using Wi-Fi. This HOWTO explains how to do it, step by step. In fact, it's very easy and inexpensive.  Tips, How-To Wed, 06 May 2009 14:43:35 -0400