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iPhone 3G S Now Comes In Brown
The iPhone 3G S does everything. It's a cell phone. It connects to the Internet! It's a compass and a GPS! And it can also function as a tiny space heater. More » -
crime solving
Man Uses New Tracking Feature To Hunt For Stolen iPhone
On Saturday, Kevin lost his iPhone in a bar in Chicago, and by lost we mean someone grabbed it within seconds of him leaving the bar, but no one had seen a thing when he ran back in to ask about it. Since he had the Find My iPhone service activated on it, and his friend had a Sprint 3G dongle on his laptop, they decided to see whether they could track it down. AT&T and Sprint: working together to fight crime! More » -
iphone
Sorry, Your iPhone Reservation Isn't A Reservation
How are Apple Stores doing with the much-anticipated iPhone 3G S launch? Apple fan on the ground Joseph reserved his phone online, queued up outside of his nearest Apple Store this morning at 6:30, and... hit a snag, since his reservation apparently isn't a reservation. More » -
Apple has announced that they have stopped pre-orders for the iPhone 3G S, which comes out tomorrow "to make sure we have the new iPhone in stock at every Apple retail store,'' according to the Boston Globe. [Boston Globe]
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funny
Jake Hunts For A Good Laptop
Funny or Die has a pretty funny, nsfw parody of the current Microsoft "You find it, you keep it" commercials. Jake's in the market for a decent laptop that can meet his needs, which include a big screen, the ability to go online, and enough cash left over for some subscriptions to certain adult websites. It's basically what the real commercial would look like in a world without TV censors. More » -
early adopters
AT&T Will Expand iPhone Upgrade Window For Early Adopters
Today AT&T announced that it will extend its best iPhone 3G S upgrade prices to customers who technically won't be eligible until September, which means a whole slew of customers who were on the wrong edge of eligibility are now being offered the better price.
In preparation for the phone's launch on Friday, AT&T wrote today: "We've been listening to our customers. And since many of our iPhone 3G customers are early adopters and literally weeks shy of being upgrade eligible due to iPhone 3G S launching 11 months after iPhone 3G, we're extending the window of upgrade eligibility for a limited time."
"AT&T Reconsiders Upgrade Fees For iPhone 3G Owners" [mocoNews]
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fewer choices
AT&T Forcing iPhone Pre-Paid Customers Into Two-Year Contracts
AT&T has decided that iPhone owners who are on pre-paid GoPhone plans aren't good for the bottom line, so they're pulling the plug on the service. Well, sort of: Erica Sadun was told that if she didn't go on a two-year contract with AT&T, her service quality would be degraded. More » -
repairs
Need Your Apple Product Fixed? Try TechRestore Or iFixIt
I've always relied on TechRestore for cheap upgrades or repairs on any Apple products I've owned, but if you prefer DIY repairs, try thenewiFixit website, which will sell you the parts and then provide detailed guides on what to do with them. More » -
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iphone
Meet The New iPhone, Not Quite The Same As The Old iPhone
Another year, another iPhone. Next up to drive early adopters furious is the newly announced iPhone 3G S, which opens applications faster, goes easier on the battery, packs a sharper camera, records video, includes voice control and adds a compass that points to the inevitable reality that Apple will announce a fourth iPhone next year. More » -
iphone mania
AT&T Rep Tells iPhone-Crazed Customers To Cancel AT&T Contract
Arnie and his wife have a fever, and the only cure is more iPhones. A shiny new iPhone 3G S to replace the clunky old 3G iPhones they've been forced to use, to be precise. Frustrated that the cell phone business insists on subsidizing the gadgets by only offering a sane price to new customers, or customers willing to upgrade, Arnie called AT&T. That's when he stumbled on a solution that's almost hilarious in its simplicity. More » -
iphone
Think The iPhone 3G S Costs Too Much? Don't Buy It
Apple fans around the country are foaming at the mouths over the jacked-up pricing AT&T has announced for the upgraded iPhone. AT&T apparently can't afford to subsidize the phones for existing customers, because if you currently have an iPhone and more than 6 months left on your contract, you'll have to pay $417-$517 for the newer model (that includes an $18 "upgrade" fee). More »
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Live Apple WWDC Keynote Coverage
To keep up with latest goings-on at the greatest consumer product _____fest (fill in the blank) in the world, Gizmodo has live-blog coverage of the Apple WWDC Keynote address. The magic-making kicks off at 1 eastern. [Gizmodo] (Photo: James Young Art) -
tools
Reach Real Customer Service Faster With GetHuman's iPhone App
Gethuman, the awesome website that lists shortcuts to help find your way past automated menu trees and reach live people, now has a free standalone version for iPhone and iPod Touch owners. [gethuman] -
ask the consumerists
Would You Buy An iPhone That Fell In Urine?
Our ex-stepbrothers at Gizmodo found a craigslist ad for a barely used iPhone, selling for significantly below list price. There's just one problem. More » -
iphone
Put All Your Rewards Cards On Your iPhone With CardStar
If you're sick of grocery store rewards cards clogging up your wallet, and you love whipping out your iPhone in public, have we've got an app for you. CardStar lets you punch in all your reward cards into your iPhone. At checkout, just click the CardStar icon, select the merchant from your saved list, and show the screen. They can scan the barcode right from the image. Usually $.99, the app is currently free for a limited time. A handy way for iPhone users to reduce clutter and fumbling for rewards cards when shopping.
CardStar [iTunes Store via ProBargainHunter]
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iphone
Leaked Pix Of iPhone's New Firmware Upgrades
Leaked photos have surfaced showing off the iPhone's new firmware upgrades, which include:
- multimedia messaging
- horizontal typing
- compass
- video and voice recording an
- a camera autofocus that lets you select your point of focus by tapping your finger on the touch screen
The new iPhone: See all the leaked photos here [Apple 2.0, via The Awl]
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here we zune again
After Taking Whipping From iPod, Redesigned Zune Will Battle iPod Touch
Microsoft's Zune is like Rocky in his fight with Ivan Drago. After getting the crap thoroughly beaten out of it in front of the entire civilized world, the Zune just keeps stepping back into the ring for more punishment. More » -
There's a new free app for the iPhone called Audiobooks that connects you to 1800 public domain recordings, mostly of classic books. [TUAW]
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