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iPhone 3G S is actually the iPhone 3GS

22. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

There has been quite a debate as to how the name of the newly released iPhone is actually written. Of course, none of this is really earth shattering news, except for the fact that it is kind of a pain to write type as iPhone 3G S, so in this case I like the way [...]

Apple sells over one million iPhone 3GS models

22. June 2009 | by Tim Bradbury

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Earlier today, Apple announced that they sold over one million iPhone 3GS units this past weekend. The “Apple PR RSS” update feed simply stated “Apple Sells Over One Million iPhone 3GS Models.” In response to the one millionth iPhone 3GS being sold, Apple CEO, Steve Jobs stated, “Customers are voting and the iPhone is winning,” said Steve Jobs, [...]

Apple offers $30 iTunes credit to those affected by iPhone 3GS activation delays

22. June 2009 | by Tim Bradbury

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Due to the heavy burden placed upon AT&T’s activation servers this weekend, literally millions of iPhone 3GS users were met with activation delays. In order to compensate those affected by these delays, Apple was generous enough to give away $30 of credit to the iTunes Music Store. Dear Apple Customer, Thank you for your recent Apple Store order. [...]

Steve Jobs underwent liver surgery over two months ago

22. June 2009 | by Tim Bradbury

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According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, received a liver transplant roughly two months ago, in an effort to treat his pancreatic cancer. “Steve Jobs, who has been on medical leave from Apple Inc. since January to treat an undisclosed medical condition, received a liver transplant in Tennessee about two months ago. The [...]

How to enable the Battery Percentage on the iPhone 3G S

22. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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One of the little gems that you can find on the iPhone 3G S is an option to show your battery life in a percentage as opposed to the standard battery indicator. Personally, this is one that I am happy to see, I have previously had to jailbreak in order to enjoy this, but now [...]

Rogers: Tethering is included for free until December 31, 2009

22. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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Rogers: Tethering is included for free until December 31, 2009

I am still a little surprised that I missed this little gem, however it seems that in the same “five ways to save” information regarding the iPhone 3G S pricing for Rogers, it was also noted that Rogers customers would have Internet tethering included — for free. “To use tethering or wireless modem functionality you require [...]

AT&T responds; iPhone tethering will not cost $55-a-month

22. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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AT&T has taken to Facebook to help ease the rumors surrounding Internet tethering. Basically, in a short statement, AT&T has let us know that the $55-a-month rumors are just that — rumors. “There are a lot of reports out there, but wanted you guys to know that rumors of $55 tethering plan on top of an [...]

Jailbreaking news: iPhone OS 3.0 jailbreak is available, just not for iPhone 3G S users

22. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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The current status of iPhone OS 3.0 jailbreaking comes with some good news and some bad news. As of now, those running iPhone OS 3.0 will be able to jailbreak — that is as long as you are not using an iPhone 3G S. Basically, if you are planning to jailbreak and/or unlock your iPhone, [...]

How to enable autofill for Safari on iPhone OS 3.0

22. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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I love the comments we have been receiving lately, not only have they been fun to read, but also engaging. We have had a fair amount of comments simply sharing user experiences, as well as some readers offering helpful advice and some readers looking for a little help. That said, keep the comments coming and [...]

Apple rejects fully licensed Commodore 64 Emulator from App Store

22. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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Another day, another rejection from the App Store, this time the app was a fully licensed Commodore 64 emulator. That said, although this rejection is a little disappointing, it seems a little more understanding. Anyway, according to Apple; Thank you for submitting C64 1.0 to the App Store. We’ve reviewed C64 1.0 and determined that we cannot [...]