iPhone

After Three Drops… The first thing to note from the drop test is that these drop tests shouldn’t be taken as some sort of gospel on the survivability of either device. AndroidAuthority, who performed the tests, seemingly did a great job of dropping both devices the same way for each of the three drops, but…

Both Cricket’s announcement and Boost’s rumor represent the first official availability of an iPhone on a prepaid service option and line up with news earlier this month that Apple might soon make the iPhone 3GS available on prepaid networks in developing countries. The news of prepaid iPhone availability is also the latest in a string…

The Casellet is an iPhone case integrated with a wallet that can conceal a small amount of cash or credit cards. It’s perfect for those occasions when you need your iPhone (4 or 4S) but don’t want to carry a wallet or purse. Photo by the authorThe polycarbonate case has two chambers. One side is…

TMO Artist’s Rendition of Pre-Paid iPhone 3GS The iPhone 3GS was first released in June 2009 and was Apple’s flagship device until the iPhone 4’s launch the following year. Apple then kept an 8GB version of the 3GS for sale as a lower cost alternative to the iPhone 4. With the iPhone 4S launch in…

I was talking on my iPhone in my car a couple of years ago. My daughter was with me and she pointed out that my speed slowed by six miles per hour as soon as I started talking. Since I was on the highway at the time, this was not a good thing. I’ve since…

For the last week I’ve had the opportunity to use this battery case and charging stand. The battery case is typical of its ilk, and is well-made with easy-yet-rugged insertion and removal for your iPhone. I dropped the case on pavement the very first day I used it, and it held up just fine. The…

The Opena iPhone case is a Kickstarter project that was created by two guys from Australia, Rob Ward and Chris Peters. Kickstarter contributors backed it, thus allowing it to go into production. As a result we now have a sturdy iPhone 4/4S case that will also open bottles — some of my friends’ idea of a perfect…

In brief: Yes. But not without a few important caveats. The first caveat is that “majority of users” does not equal “all users.” Clearly, there are professional photographers and dedicated amateurs for whom nothing but a digital SLR, or something close to it, will do. These users may be content with a smartphone camera on…

I don’t keep that much on my phone, says I.  I looked, and sure enough it was completely full.  I finally discovered the cause was a TV show that I purchased to watch using my Apple TV.  Unfortunately for my storage capabilities, I used my phone to make the purchase and all the shows had…

While the total number of Sprint’s iPhone sales were down from the previous quarter — the company sold 1.8 million iPhones in its debut quarter on the carrier — the percentage of sales going to new subscribers, which is the most desirable number for cell carriers, rose 4 percent.  Sprint, the smallest national carrier to…

“Based on our supply chain checks, we anticipate a sizeable EPS beat based on iPhone and iPad strength despite Macs likely coming in a little light,” the analyst wrote in a research note obtained by The Mac Observer. “We believe concerns over slowing iPhone and iPad momentum are overdone and are buyers on recent share…

The Ballistic Shell Gel case (SG) iPhone 4/4S case offers plenty of protection for your iPhone without the bulk present in many other extra protection type cases. This case easily fits in your pocket. A primary feature is the Ballistic Corners™ which provide extra shock absorption on all four corners.   Ballistic Shell Gel case front…

The next iPhone may have a back case made from a lightweight metal alloy that replaces the current glass back, according to a report from Korean news site ETNews. The new back would be based on metal technologies acquired by Apple in its purchase of Liquidmetal Technologies in 2010. The site also claims that this new iPhone will be…

The new Cubit iPhone case for iPhone 4/4S from X-doria allows users to design their own case. The case, which comes in black or white, is made from shatterproof polycarbonate. There are 40 equal size square openings and 42 soft rubber cubes that can be mixed and matched to create designs. The designs can be changed…

Image via Shutterstock.The Next Web confirmed the process with Apple on Sunday. To unlock your off-contract AT&T iPhone, simply follow the steps below. Locate your iPhone’s International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. This can be found by going to Settings > General > About. Copy this number for later.Log into your myAT&T account.Head over to…

Like nTelos and Alaska Communications, the other three regional cell service providers will offer the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 for US$50 less than AT&T and Verizon. All will be selling the iPhone 4S at $149.99 for the 16GB model, $249.99 for the 32GB version, and $349.99 for the 64GB model. The iPhone 4 will…

Alaska Communications gets the iPhone on April 20The carrier’s service plans start at $90 for unlimited voice minutes, a 2GB data cap and no text messages. For $101, subscribers get unlimited voice minutes and text messages, and a 5GB data cap.Alaska Communications will sell the 16GB iPhone 4S for $150 for, the 32GB version for…

It’s almost a cultural certainty that the point-and-shoot pocket camera is dead. With our smartphones having 5 to 8 megapixels and support systems, like email, to get those photos moved around, posted, and albumized, there’s no point in carrying s small camera around anymore.   Close up, only 35 mm tall I should point out,…

“Our February checks indicated the iPhone continues to extend its market share gains following its remarkable Q4/C2011 market share gains,” the wrote in a research note to clients obtained by The Mac Observer. “We believe iPhones are outselling all other smartphones combined at the Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon channels since the iPhone 4S launch.” “In…

At 632 pages, the new iPhone 4S manual, iPhone 4S Made Simple, by Martin Trautschold and Rene Ritchie, with Gary Mazo, is a serious guide for iPhone users, whether beginners or advanced. iPhone 4S Made SimpleThe book, published by Apress, December 21, 2011, is available in softcover at US$29.99 and as an eBook at US$20.99. Both…

If you found yourself in this situation and were limited to showing off only ten apps, which ten would you choose? These apps needn’t be the most practical or most-likely-to-be-frequently-used. Rather, I’m looking for knock-your-socks-off, I-can’t-believe-an-iPhone-can-do-this apps, the sort that will elicit a “Wow! I gotta have this” reaction.  My guess is that if you…

Women who carry large purses can get away with lugging around tech stuff, which can be literally buried in those sacks and yet the girls still manage to look chic. Of course, finding anything in those bags is a whole different story. Men, however have few fashionably acceptable alternatives. We can get cargo pants (big…

We made a mistake. Over the last couple of days users brought to light an issue concerning how we handle your personal information on Path, specifically the transmission and storage of your phone contacts. […]So, as a clear signal of our commitment to your privacy, we’ve deleted the entire collection of user uploaded contact information…

Sprint became the third U.S. iPhone carrier in October 2011 along with the launch of the iPhone 4S. The company used the offer of unlimited wireless data plans to help lure new customers into signing contracts, although it added data caps to its mobile hotspot offerings.Despite the success Sprint has had with the iPhone, the…