Browse tag: iphone 3g

Browse tag: iphone 3g

Excerpt: Understand the iPhone backup
During a sync, iTunes not only syncs managed information and media, but also creates or updates an iPhone backup. The main function of the backup is to permit you to restore personal data and settings to your iPhone during a Restore. In this excerpt from Take Control of iPhone OS 3, Ted Landau takes a closer look at the process of backing up and restoring your iPhone's data.
Apple launching ads targeting Verizon's network
Apple plans to air two ads tonight that show off the iPhone's ability to simultaneously use data and voice services on AT&T's network, a feature absent from Verizon's network.
The Macalope Weekly: Stupidium is an infinite resource
The Macalope does a do-see-do with his opposite number, sets fire to a a Droid strawman, and issues a quarantine for those afflicted by the ever dangerous tablet fever.
Macworld's complete iPod buying guide
This holiday season, which iPod is the right one for you and for your loved ones? Our expert Christopher Breen helps sort out Apple's offerings so you can make the best choice.
Judge denies AT&T's request to stop Verizon 3G map ads
A judge denied AT&T's request to stop ads from Verizon Wireless that Apple's iPhone partner had called "misleading."
iPhone 3GS shortage in Australia appears over
Despite a shortage earlier this year, Australia's major telcos have said they may have enough iPhones in time for Christmas.
Smartphone sales up 13 percent in third quarter
Gartner and IDC, using different counting methods, both report strong growth of smartphone sales in the third quarter. Apple ranked third behind Nokia and Research in Motion.
Undercover 1.5 ousts iPhone thieves with push notifications
Orbicule's Undercover 1.5 for iPhone introduces clever push notifications to the iPhone tracking app, specifically made to fool a thief into exposing his whereabouts.
Review: RedLaser for iPhone
This app -- which uses the iPhone's camera to scan barcodes in order to bring up a description of the products as well as what it's selling for at various online sources -- is truly a breakthrough development for the iPhone.
Review: HTC Droid Eris smartphone
If you want a cheaper Android-based alternative to the Droid and can live without a hardware keyboard, the Droid Eris is a good choice.
Review: Samsung Moment smartphone
Sony may be on the cusp of introducing the PSP Go, a new handheld gaming system that seems to have borrowed some design cues from the iPhone and iPod touch.
Review: HTC Hero (Sprint) smartphone
Although it has some quirks, the variety of features and the high customizability that the Hero smartphone offers is hard to beat.
Review: Research in Motion BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone
If you’re rocking an aging BlackBerry, you should definitely consider the Bold 9700. Its keyboard, display, software, and specs make it the best BlackBerry to date, by far.
Virtualization and iPhone jailbreaks
In all the hubbub surrounding the release of new Macs you may have missed the Windows 7 release, so Chris Breen let’s you know what you missed. He’s then joined by Ben Long as they discuss the state of iPhone jailbreaking.
Orange to sell iPhone in U.K. starting Nov. 10
Orange on Monday announced that it will launch iPhone in the UK on November 10th , after numerous rumours pointing to that date.
Hands On: iPhone and iPod touch remote controls
Christopher Breen takes a look at iPhone and iPod touch remote controls that you can use with your multimedia Mac.
Review: Jabra Halo headphones
If you’re looking for nonearbud headphones to handle music and calls—but primarily music—the Halo is a good choice
Review: Motorola Droid smartphone
The Droid certainly lives up to its promises and does a lot of things the iPhone doesn’t. The iPhone will probably keep its smartphone throne for now, but it will have to deal with a powerful new competitor.
New iPhone app translates English into Spanish as you speak
A new iPhone app translates English speech into Spanish, or vice-versa, without ever needing to go online.
ReelDirector beefs up iPhone 3GS's editing capabilities
ReelDirector, an app for the iPhone 3GS, improves the device's editing capabilities by allowing for transitions and text overlays.
Babelshot makes your iPhone's camera a translator
New software uses your iPhone's camera and OCR technology to translate the text you photograph.
XShot iPhone case helps steady your snapshots
The XShot iPhone case claims to be the first to include a tripod mount that lets you take steadier pictures with your iPhone.
iPhone app helps you celebrate Galileo's 400th anniversary
Distant Suns, available from the App Store, can identify the planets, constellations, more than a hundred galaxies and star clusters, and thousands of stars.
Nokia sues Apple over patent infringements
Nokia alleges that Apple infringed the cell phone maker's patents on GSM, UMTS and other wireless standards.
Review: Sports Cards for iPhone
This set of 60 sports-themed frames lets you turn give your mobile photos a trading card look. Unfortunately, there are limits on what you can and can't customize.
Smartphone smackdown: Motorola Droid vs. iPhone 3GS
The new Motorola Droid could be the most serious smartphone challenger yet to the iPhone 3GS. Network World looks at why.
New iPhone 3GS bootrom not jailbreak-proof -- with a catch
A member of Dev-Team, which works on ways to jailbreak Apple's iPhone, says reports that the iPhone 3GS is "jailbreak-proof" are not accurate.
Apple allows in-app purchasing for free App Store apps
Apple is now allowing developers of free App Store programs to include in-app purchasing. This should mean the end of two versions of programs—a free “lite” version and the paid-for full program—as developers can activate additional features with in-app purchasing.
Layar augmented reality app now available for iPhone 3GS
The popular Layar augmented reality browser has been available for Android for a while; it's now finally made its way to the iPhone platform.
Review: Lil Jon: The Official Soundboard 1.0
The audio clips in this soundbard app are clear and loud. Lil Jon: The Official Soundboard is entertaining for anyone who's a fan of Lil Jon or crunk hip-hop -- or if you're easily amused.