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iPhone 3.0 launch: list of hidden features posted

21. June 2009 | by Tim Bradbury

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iPhone 3.0 launch: list of hidden features posted

A MacRumors’ forum user by the name of bndoarn, has compiled a 96 item list of hidden features found within the iPhone 3.0 software update. Below I have listed what I believe to be some of the most interesting and surprising items. When you attach a photo in mail, you can magnify it like you would [...]

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It’s iPhone 3G S release day; here is what to expect at Apple and AT&T

19. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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It’s iPhone 3G S release day; here is what to expect at Apple and AT&T

Personally, I am not doing the whole wait in line thing this year. Instead I am going to make an attempt at a leisurely entrance sometime in the early morning hours. That said, I am not all that worried if I miss out today, I want the 3G S, but can also wait a few [...]

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Apple releases the iPhone OS 3.0 Software user guide

19. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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Apple releases the iPhone OS 3.0 Software user guide

Still waiting to get your iPhone 3G S, well Apple has kindly offered up some light, well actually 200 plus pages of reading material to keep your mind busy while you sit (or stand) in line waiting. The newly released updated PDF includes plenty of information and goodies on iPhone OS 3.0 as well as [...]

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Rumor: AT&T iPhone tethering to cost $55-a-month

19. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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Rumor: AT&T iPhone tethering to cost $55-a-month

This latest is being placed strictly in the rumor category, however due to what it is dealing with, I think it is information that AT&T users would be interested in hearing, that is despite the fact that it is not necessarily good news. Anyway, according to a “source with AT&T” Internet tethering is going to be [...]

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Jailbreaking News: InstallerApp is going bye bye

19. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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Jailbreaking News: InstallerApp is going bye bye

Thanks to a recent post over on the Ripdev blog, we have learned that InstallerApp is being killed off. “And we believe, it is about time to officially announce that we are discontinuing support of Installer platform for iPhone and iPod touch.” Personally, I am not all that upset, namely because most jailbroken apps have been [...]

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AT&T teases would be iPhone 3G S purchasers with in-store MMS advertisements

19. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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AT&T teases would be iPhone 3G S purchasers with in-store MMS advertisements

In a case of here is what you cannot have, a display was recently spotted in an AT&T Wireless retail location highlighting MMS messaging. After seeing this ad, being displayed in store so nicely, I am wondering how many people are going to be upset after they learn that MMS messaging will not be available [...]

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iPhoneFreak Review Roundup; Round 2 of the early iPhone 3G S reviews

19. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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iPhoneFreak Review Roundup; Round 2 of the early iPhone 3G S reviews

While we are still waiting for the official release of the iPhone 3G S (at least here in North America) we now have several additional hands-on reviews to check out. If you remember the post from yesterday, we had a review courtesy of Gizmodo, Engadget and David Pogue of the New York Times. Today’s post [...]

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Yet another, also much easier method to activate Internet tethering on iPhone OS 3.0

19. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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Yet another, also much easier method to activate Internet tethering on iPhone OS 3.0

Enabling Internet tethering on your OS 3.0 running iPhone has just been made even easier. Now instead of downloading and updating your iPhone, you can set your self up by simply visiting a website and making a few clicks. In order to use this simpler method, just grab your iPhone, launch Mobile Safari and surf on [...]

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Rogers offers up “five ways to save” on the iPhone 3G S

19. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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Rogers offers up “five ways to save” on the iPhone 3G S

Rogers has come through with some last minute news that should make anyone heading out to pick up an iPhone 3G S a little happier. In short, they have released information detailing “five ways to save” on your iPhone 3G S purchase. Bottom line, it seems that Rogers has lightened up on the dates similar [...]

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iPhone OS 3.0 update not playing nicely with eReader Pro

18. June 2009 | by Robert Nelson

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iPhone OS 3.0 update not playing nicely with eReader Pro

I have been pleasantly surprised that we have not seen many reports of iPhone OS 3.0 negatively affecting any apps. That said, the first report that I am seeing is coming courtesy of jkOnTheRun who are reporting that OS 3.0 breaks eReader Pro. It was noted that the bookshelf part of the app no longer works, [...]

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