Should You Buy an iPhone 3G?

With the release of the new 3G iPhone, the device is transitioning from a cool cutting edge device with status to a cool necessity still with status. What has changed? With the previous iPhone release, there were two camps of thought. The first said “This is cool, and it is cutting edge, and I gotta have it.” The second said, “This is cool, and it is bleeding edge, and I’m going to wait until they work out the bugs and reduce the price.” Well, now with the new 3G release, the two camps can merge into one. The first group … Continue reading →

Will the New iPhone 2.0 Prompt a Trade-in Policy?

Users all over the world are anxiously awaiting for Apple to announce a new iPhone 2.0 or iPhone 3G later today. Of course, Apple has never officially announced such a phone, but rumors from reliable sources insist that the new iPhone is indeed coming. For one thing, Apple stores all over the country are out of stock on the current iPhone, and mysterious boxes have begun to appear in stores. Among the features expected for the new iPhone 2.0 are 3G network connectivity, GPS, larger storage and “fixes” to those things that iPhone users have been complaining about over and … Continue reading →

Apple Upgrades the iPhone and iTouch

Apple has upgraded the iPhone with a new capacity. In addition to the 8GB iPhone for $399, there is also now a 16GB iPohone with a retail price of $499. When the iPhone was first released, in came in the 4GB version and the 8GB version. Apple then decided to discontinue the 4GB capacity iPhone and cut the price on the 8GB version. Apple feels that while consumers are looking for an iPhone with more than 4GB, that there is still plenty of room in their hearts for the 8GB. The Apple iPod Touch is also upgraded to a higher … Continue reading →

The Invention of the Year

Time Magazine has named the Apple iPhone the invention of the year in a move that has many people cheering and a few wondering if the magazine has given in to the hype. Although I don’t know all of the inventions that were finalists in this competition (some of the contenders include the autonomous automobile, the compacted City Car invented at MIT, and a hybrid steam car engine), Time Magazine has seemed to make its decision with its eyes open. The article announcing the Apple iPhone as the invention of the year seems almost apologetic, and the writer concerned with … Continue reading →

Apple iPhone Okay with Third Party Software

Apple changed its mind about third party software being used on the Apple iPhone. Previously, Apple was very adamant about not allowing any software not created by the company to be used with the iPhone. Now it seems that Apple has taken an about face on the issue. On Wednesday, Steve Jobs posted a message to his website saying that Apple will now allow those third party application to work with the iPhone. Many users downloaded software from the Internet for their iPhones, taking the risk that installing the programs would not damage their iPhones. If it did, the warranty … Continue reading →

Are iPhones a Cancer Risk?

A recent study performed and released in Sweden shows that cell phones are linked to a high risk of cancer, The results of the study may suggest that the Apple iPhone may pose an even higher risk of that cancer than is posed by using other types of cell phones. The reason for this can be found in the use of radio frequencies. The Swedish study found that the long term use of radio frequency (RF) signals close to the ear causes tumors on the nerve that travels from the ear to the brain. The RF signals “heat” up the … Continue reading →

iPhone Customers Get Paid

In the short time since the iPhone price drop was announced, Apple has received hundreds of e-mail messages from disgruntled customers upset about the $200 price reduction that took place a mere two months from the original iPhone release. Even Matt Lauer of the Today show seemed visibly annoyed as he held up his 8GB iPhone, purchased for the full price of $599. In an open letter to all iPhone customers, Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple explained more fully the reasons for the price change, saying “I am sure that we are making the correct decision to lower the … Continue reading →

iPhone Discounted; iPod Touch

There has been a lot of new lately from Apple, thanks to yesterday’s keynote address. From iPhones to iPods to Wi-Fi news, everyone is buzzing about the announcements. One of the most exciting bits of news is the fact that the ever-popular iPhone now has a price reduction of $200, bring the cost down to only $399. Apple says that this price reduction was done to make the iPhone affordable to more users for the holiday season. Apple, it seems, would like to see an iPod under every pot, or at least in every household by the end of the … Continue reading →

Video Games for The iPhone

There is a good chance that you will soon see video games coming to the Apple iPhone. Several companies, including Apple itself, are possibly working on bringing new software games to this device. while iPhone users can already play some games through the Safari browser, so far, there have been no video games that are native to the iPhone. Here is what is happening. Let’s start with Apple. The company recently released a new iTunes update (7.3) to make it more compatible for the iPhone. In that update is a bit of new code that hints to having games load … Continue reading →

iPhone Customer Gets A 300-Page Bill in A Box

Imagine if your phone bill was so large that it had to come in a box. That is just what happened to iPhone customer Justine Ezarik, of Pittsburgh, Pa. Her 300-page iPhone bill was sent to her in a large cardboard box that cost AT&T $10 just to mail. AT&T is the sole service provider for the iPhone in the United States. Lest you think that Ezarik rang up a million dollar phone bill, well let me tell you that wasn’t the case. The bill actually amounted to about $275, more than an average bill, perhaps, but hardly worthy of … Continue reading →