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iPhone/iPod Touch Firmware 2.2.1 Available
Firmware

iPhone/iPod Touch Firmware 2.2.1 Available

January 28, 2009 | Shawn McBee

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Apple has released a software update for iPhone and iPod Touch, version 2.2.1.  There are no new features to speak of, only some minor bug fixes, so you don’t need to rush out and get this especially if you h…

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A new iPhone Battery Extender On The Way
Battery Packs

A new iPhone Battery Extender On The Way

January 20, 2009 | Shawn McBee

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PhoneSuit, the guys behind the ClearSuit, announced today that they’re releasing an iPhone battery extender called the Mili, joining the fray against such products as the Mophie Juice Pack and the InC…

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Review: ClearSuit iPhone case
iPhone 3G cases

Review: ClearSuit iPhone case

January 20, 2009 | Shawn McBee

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I haven’t made much of a secret of my dislike of iPhone cases in general but there is occasionally a gem out there that makes me reconsider.  I have specific things I hate about most iPhone cases and tend to j…

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Is Your Google Googling Better Today?
iPhone News

Is Your Google Googling Better Today?

December 17, 2008 | Shawn McBee

In case you hadn’t noticed, lately Mobile Safari was displaying the normal-web formatted version of Google, rather than the one that’s a bit more iPhone optimized.  Apparently, this was due to s…

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iPhone Exclusivity in France is Illegal
3G iPhone

iPhone Exclusivity in France is Illegal

December 17, 2008 | Shawn McBee

It’s taken over a year for them to decide this, but the French Competition Authority has ruled Apple’s exclusive carrier contract with Orange illegal, issuing a temporary injunction that essen…

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$50 off Refurb iPhone 3G at AT&T
3G iPhone

$50 off Refurb iPhone 3G at AT&T

December 16, 2008 | Shawn McBee

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AT&T has refurbed 8GB and 16GB iPhones (they even have white on the 16GB in addition to the black model) for $149.99 and $249.99, respectively (including shipping).  That is, of course, with a 2 year servic…

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iPhone 3G Unlock To Be Released Dec. 31st!
3G iPhone

iPhone 3G Unlock To Be Released Dec. 31st!

December 16, 2008 | Shawn McBee

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Hey, you AT&T haters!  Your time for a 3G iPhone has finally come!  The iPhone Dev Team announced today that they’ll finally be releasing their quick-and-easy iPhone 3G unlock (codenamed yellowsn…

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OS X Users Upgrade With Caution: 10.5.6 Breaks DFU Mode
iPhone Hacks

OS X Users Upgrade With Caution: 10.5.6 Breaks DFU Mode

December 16, 2008 | Shawn McBee

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Yesterday, Mac users saw an update to OS X drop: 10.5.6.  While it had some nice fixes and features, it also has one big drawback: Macs running this version of Leopard will not recognize an iPhone in “DFU Mo…

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iPhone Nano Rumors Rear Their Ugly Heads Once More
iPhone News

iPhone Nano Rumors Rear Their Ugly Heads Once More

December 15, 2008 | Shawn McBee

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Waaayyyy back when we were all waiting on Apple to tell us that such a thing as the iPhone 3G would soon exist, a case manufacturer called XSKN leaked some images of the size specs that are sent to trusted third-par…

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App-less Cut and Paste Available Friday!
iPhone News

App-less Cut and Paste Available Friday!

December 11, 2008 | Shawn McBee

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We’ve posted before about 3rd party apps that can essentially provide Cut and Paste functionality between certain iPhone apps.  Unfortunately, this type of solution requires Jailbreaking (and even…

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