Archives for: Robert Nelson - iPhonefreak

Protect your iPad with a carbon fiber case from monCarbone
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Protect your iPad with a carbon fiber case from monCarbone

July 13, 2010 | Robert Nelson

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One of the issues that I have found with cases for the iPad is that they sometimes add a decent amount of weight. After all, the iPad already comes in at 1.5 or 1.6 pounds, so even a little extra can make a difference.…

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Otterbox launches Commuter & Defender Series iPad cases
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Otterbox launches Commuter & Defender Series iPad cases

July 13, 2010 | Robert Nelson

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So far there has been no shortage of cases and covers for the iPad. Then again, given the same is true for the iPhone and iPod touch that should come with little surprise. But while its nice to have lots of options it…

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MotionX GPS Drive HD for the iPad
iPad Applications

MotionX GPS Drive HD for the iPad

July 12, 2010 | Robert Nelson

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I have been a pretty big fan of the MotionX GPS app for the iPhone in the past, and it looks like an HD version has recently been released (or maybe has just been discovered by myself). Either way, if its new it requir…

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Geohot hints at iPhone 4 jailbreak, mentions it “won’t happen” from him
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Geohot hints at iPhone 4 jailbreak, mentions it “won’t happen” from him

July 12, 2010 | Robert Nelson

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If you have been a fan of jailbreaking, or even paying attention to jailbreak related news — you likely know who Geohot is. After all, he has been around doing great things for those who like to play with the…

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iPhonefreak Giveaway: Speck PixelSkin case for the iPhone 4 [UPDATED]
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iPhonefreak Giveaway: Speck PixelSkin case for the iPhone 4 [UPDATED]

July 9, 2010 | Robert Nelson

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[UPDATE] The contest has officially ended. And with that I would like to offer a quick congrats to Julian — your case will be in the mail shortly. [ORIGINAL] Speck dropped another little care package on my…

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Apple iPhone 4 catches fire due to faulty USB port
4th Gen iPhone

Apple iPhone 4 catches fire due to faulty USB port

July 9, 2010 | Robert Nelson

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We all knew the iPhone 4 was hot, but this takes that statement to another meaning of hot — the literal sense. And before anything thinks anything bad about the iPhone 4, and not that I am defending it in any w…

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Fring update gets approved, now with front camera video calling over 3G
iPhone Apps

Fring update gets approved, now with front camera video calling over 3G

July 9, 2010 | Robert Nelson

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A new version of Fring has been approved for entry in the App Store. This update brings the app up to version 3.2.0.5, but perhaps most important is what is now possible — two-way video calling using the fro…

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Apple replacing iPhone 4′s with cracked displays?
4th Gen iPhone

Apple replacing iPhone 4′s with cracked displays?

July 8, 2010 | Robert Nelson

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Rumor has it that Apple may be replacing some broken iPhone 4′s if they are taken into a store. According to the details, two iPhones were taken into an Apple retail store after they suffered damage. One wa…

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Retro looking iPad: Rainbow Apple logo stickers now available on Etsy
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Retro looking iPad: Rainbow Apple logo stickers now available on Etsy

July 7, 2010 | Robert Nelson

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I love those Apple logo stickers that come with new Apple products, but as most people know — the stickers today are all white. That said, some may want to give a slight retro look to their modern Apple produ…

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Apple updates MobileMe iDisk app, now a universal app with support for iOS 4
iPad Applications

Apple updates MobileMe iDisk app, now a universal app with support for iOS 4

July 7, 2010 | Robert Nelson

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Apple has rolled out the latest update for the MobileMe iDisk application. This brings the app up to version 1.2, but perhaps more important is that its now a universal app. Or maybe the important part is that the…

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