http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/features/tips/ 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/iphone_os_3.0_copy_and_paste/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/iphone_os_3.0_copy_and_paste/ One feature people have been waiting for since the release of the first iPhone was cut-and-paste. Thanks to iPhone OS 3.0, that feature is finally here, and it works. Mostly. Tips, iPO Quick Tip, iPO Reports, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:15:04 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/iphone_os_3.0_enabling_push_notifications/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/iphone_os_3.0_enabling_push_notifications/ One of the cool features built into iPhone OS 3.0 is the ability to display alerts and messages from applications that aren't active, also known as "push" notifications. Push notifications aren't active by default, and if you don't have the right apps installed, you won't even be able to find the feature on your iPhone or iPod touch. Tips, iPO Quick Tip, iPO Reports, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:00:25 -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/iphone_memory_management_from_a_users_perspective/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/iphone_memory_management_from_a_users_perspective/ Dave Hamilton explains how the iPhone manages memory and why the increased RAM in the iPhone 3GS helps with the speed almost as much as a faster processor does. Tips, iPO Quick Tip Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:13:03 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/iphone_os_3.0_searching_with_spotlight/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/iphone_os_3.0_searching_with_spotlight/ One of the new features in iPhone OS 3.0 that should make finding things on your iPhone or iPod touch easier is Spotlight. It's easy to use, and while Apple worked to make the system-wide search feature easy to use, most new users have to spend a little time searching for Spotlight before they can looking for files and songs on their device. Tips, iPO Quick Tip, iPO Reports, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:00:13 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/iphone_os_3.0_upgrade_guide/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/iphone_os_3.0_upgrade_guide/ iPhone OS 3.0 is here and, if you're an iPhone or iPod touch user, you're probably thinking about getting it now. Before you take the plunge, though, we've prepared this guide to help you with a smooth, successful migration. We've already updated it with one batch of post-release reports, and more will be coming. Bookmark the page and come back to ensure you get all the info you need to ensure a smooth migration to the next iPhone OS. Tips, iPO Quick Tip, iPO Reports, iPhone Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:54:42 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/iphone_3g_s_usa_order_and_upgrade_options/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/iphone_3g_s_usa_order_and_upgrade_options/ Apple's iPhone 3G S is due to hit the USA -- and many other countries -- this coming Friday, June 19th. TMO covers the details of what's available where, and for how much. The (updated) short version is that Apple's retail outlets are currently your best bet for getting an iPhone 3G S on June 19th. The rest of the details, including pricing and upgrade options for new and existing customers, are available after the jump. Tips, iPO Quick Tip, iPO Reports, iPhone Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:34:42 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/iphone_down-and-dirty_web_page_captures/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/iphone_down-and-dirty_web_page_captures/ The iPhone and iPod touch are great for Web surfing on the go, but they reload Web pages every time you hop into Mobile Safari, which can be a pain if you were viewing information that changes when a site reloads. There isn't a way to stop Safari from reloading those pages, at least not yet, but you can work around the problem with your handheld's built-in screen capture feature. Tips, iPO Quick Tip, iPO Reports, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:00:26 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/iphone_wi-fi_sans_phone/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/iphone_wi-fi_sans_phone/ Apple's iPhone includes an Airplane Mode feature that shuts off the phone, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, essentially turning your combination iPod and smartphone into an iPod touch with a built-in camera. If you want Wi-Fi active for the full-on iPod touch experience, however, Apple has you covered. Tips, iPO Quick Tip Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:00:53 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/thanks_for_the_free_music_starbucks/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/thanks_for_the_free_music_starbucks/ Free and legit music downloads are always a nice find, so like everyone else, I always check out Apple's free song of the week at the iTunes Store. I also make a point to swing by my local Starbucks because they give away a free iTunes song each week, too. Tips, iPO Quick Tip Wed, 27 May 2009 08:00:49 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/apple_warns_of_static_shock_from_ipod_iphone_earbuds_in_dry_conditions/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/apple_warns_of_static_shock_from_ipod_iphone_earbuds_in_dry_conditions/ Apple issued a warning to users that they could experience a, "small and quick electrical (static) shock from your earbuds while listening to iPod or iPhone." The warning applies specifically to earphone users in very dry areas, where a static charge could build up in their earbuds, and the company noted that it is not limited to Apple hardware. News, Product News, Tips, iPO Reports, iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, iPod touch Wed, 20 May 2009 16:09:21 -0400 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/iphone_setting_data_self_destruct/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/iphone_setting_data_self_destruct/ Odds are the data you store on your iPhone or iPod touch is personal and important to you, which means you probably don't want other people seeing what you have stashed away. Since the average iPhone user can't easily delete their data if their handheld is lost or stolen, Apple included an option that automatically deletes the contents for you, and the feature is easy to turn on. Tips, iPO Quick Tip Wed, 20 May 2009 08:00:40 -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 http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/Gnome_and_The_Area_Of_My_Expertise/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/Gnome_and_The_Area_Of_My_Expertise/ What made Crash so compelling was the way it told its story from the views of its characters who, in one way or another, wound up affecting one another in surprising and often profound ways. There's a strong similarity between one of the basic themes in Crash and Gnome, one of this week's freebies at the iTunes Store. News, Tips Thu, 21 Dec 2006 14:00:00 -0500