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New iPhone Ads from Apple

Stephen Beals — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:23:01 +0000

Apple has come out with a new series of iPhone ads touting the 3G speed with the tag line “twice as fast.” The ads also are happy to mention the phrase “half the price” even if it doesn’t set well with current owners. Two of the ads simply talk about speed, but the third also plugs [...]

Apple confirms iPhone 3G to land in 20 additional countries on August 22

Robert Nelson — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:06:49 +0000

With all the shortages we have been seeing with the iPhone 3G so far, its hard to imagine finalized launch plans for 20 more countries. It seems like it will just make the situation a little worse. However, during the recent quarterly conference call, Apple officially announced that they have set a next release date of [...]

AT&T officially confirms lack of iPhone 3G availability

Robert Nelson — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:52:06 +0000

Perhaps in an effort to calm the frustrated (potential) customers AT&T has released an official “customer update” to let everyone know that they are simply out of stock. “We’ve seen incredible demand for iPhone 3G since it launched — and subsequently sold out — on July 11.” Of course, they are also quick to remind those same [...]

iPhone Availability Update…or not!

Stephen Beals — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:49:59 +0000

How hard is it to get an iPhone 3G? Some consumers have reported no problems while others have been put on waiting lists nationwide. The Apple web site has a place to check on the availability of the phones at your local Apple store, but when we checked it wasn’t functional. Apple says to come [...]

No ZiPhone unlock tool coming for iPhone firmware 2.0

Robert Nelson — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:06:56 +0000

Those iPhone users out there who were waiting for Zibri to release a new version of ZiPhone for the 2.0 firmware are going to have to just settle in and use the already released PwnageTool 2.0 on the Mac or WinPwn 2.0 for Windows. According to a recent posting on Zibri’s blog, he will not be [...]

Apple offers suggestions to improve iPhone battery life

Robert Nelson — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:33:15 +0000

Of course, every device will have some battery issues, this is not a new subject, after all we have been dealing with this same situation with laptops for years now. However battery life, or the lack off has really touched a nerve with iPhone and iPhone 3G owners recently. Personally my battery life is not what [...]

Rumors of red; Is Apple planning a (PRODUCT) RED iPhone 3G?

Robert Nelson — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:09:18 +0000

Fresh off the initial release of the iPhone 3G, the rumor train has begun to ride again. The latest is calling for a (PRODUCT) RED version of the iPhone 3G to be in the works. (PRODUCT) RED, which has had several iPod models in the past offers a portion of the sales to the Global Fund [...]

Jailbreaking for iPhone 2.0 comes to Windows

Robert Nelson — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:55:49 +0000

WinPwn 2.0 has just been released and it will allow Windows users to jailbreak their first-gen iPhone running firmware 1.1.4 or 2.0, their iPod Touch and even an iPhone 3G. According to the directions, its just four easy steps: 1. First create a custom IPSW using the IPSW Builder. 2. Click “Ipwner” and browse for [...]

AT&T: initial iPhone sales have doubled since last year

Tim Bradbury — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:52:25 +0000

Earlier today (July 23, 2008,) AT&T released a statement saying that during the first twelve days of being available, the iPhone 3G has sold double of what the original iPhone sold last year. More specifically, AT&T stated that iPhone profits rose 30 percent to $3.77 billion or 63 cents per share. “The Apple iPhone 3G is [...]

Wordpress iPhone app now available

Robert Nelson — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:01:13 +0000

Automattic has released their highly anticipated Wordpress iPhone app. Now available for free in the App Store as version 1.0, and while it may not have been on my top 5 wish list, it is one that I have been waiting for. Overall this is a great app to have, that is assuming you are a [...]