For those of you affected by iPhone 3G network problems, you likely took the news of Apple’s latest iPhone 2.0.2 OS update as a ray of hope breaking through the dark cloud of 3G connectivity issues. Following on iPhone 2.0.1 OS, Apple released their iPhone 2.0.2 OS with vague “bug fixes” in tow. The update…
Open Clip hopes to bring cross-application copy/paste functionality to iPhone
Copy, paste. Copy, paste. It seems like such a simple and convenient feature to have on a smartphone, it’s a wonder why Apple has taken so long to enable the cut-and-paste feature on the iPhone and iPhone 3G. iPhone and iPhone 3G users have been clamoring for a working cut/paste solution for their iPhone handset,…
First iPhone Nike+ run-tracker application screenshots leaked!
Marathon season is upon us. We’re seeing more marathons, for all imaginable causes, opening up registration for later this year. And you know what that means – time to dust off your Nike+ gear! The Nike+ sensor allows runners to track their runs, via a sensor embedded in compatible Nike running shoes, on their iPod…
Japanese iPhone 3G magazines for your reading pleasure
At least that’s what we can infer from the new Japanese magazines dedicated to the barely month-old iPhone 3G. There are undoubtedly a good number of Japanese feature-phone fans that just can’t justify leaving behind their NFC- and mobile TV-enabled devices for the iPhone 3G. But, with no less than four different iPhone 3G magazines…
Nokia announces new Arte 8800 handset – Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte
In the automotive world, carbon-fiber design- and structural-elements epitomize the perfect blend of incredible strength and lightweight. Carbon fiber is stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum, making it perfect for high-end automotive applications (not to mention its extensive use in aerospace applications). But, when we’re talking about carbon-fiber (CF) in the mobile world, we’re…
Apple gives MobileMe customers another 60 days of service
MobileMe is something of a stain on Apple’s iPhone 3G launch festivities. Having bitten off more than they could chew, Cupertino struggled to get their iPhone 3G fleet activated, iPhones updated, and MobileMe up and running all at the same time. Needless to say, there are MobileMe customers still bitter over their first (for many)…
Apple pushes out Apple iPhone OS 2.0.2 through iTunes
Well that sure was quick. It seems like just an eye-blink ago that Apple released their iPhone 2.0.1 OS for iPhone and iPhone 3G owners looking to get enhanced performance out of their sometimes laggy iPhones. And, following on the iPhone Dev Team’s release of the iPhone 2.0.1 OS-jailbreaking solution, Pwnage Tool 2.0.2, Cupertino has…
iPhone Dev Team working on restore-less Pwnage Tool – QuickPwn jailbreak without restore
Pwnage Tool is an amazing testament to the iPhone hacking community’s (namely, the Dev Team) ability to crack Cupertino’s code for the betterment of iPhone users worldwide. Unfortunately, the Pwnage Tool jailbreak solution that creates custom iPhone OS packages (ipsw files) requires that you perform a full “Restore” on your iPhone before getting access to…
The solar-powered mobile phone case/necktie is here!
Now this is just the kind of convergence we’ve been waiting for! The solar-powered necktie might not exactly be the idea in mobile convergence, but with photo-voltaic cells woven in to the necktie’s fabric and a pouch to hold your mobile phone, the solar-powered necktie is the epitome of “geek-chic.” Or maybe just “geek.” The…
Apple iPhone 3G software update to fix signal reception issues
There have been scattered reports of some iPhone 3G users experiencing less than stellar 3G signal reception and call-performance on their gloss-finished iPhone 3G handsets. The carriers are blaming Apple’s hardware. Apple points the finger at carrier’s network issues. In the end, the customer gets stuck with sub-par wireless reception on their brand new iPhone…