Yes, Yes, YES! When it comes to the SimCity family of games, I’m pretty much the biggest geek there is. As a youngster I used to huddle over my SNES and create communities in what was (at the time) the best city building simulation available. Come to think of it, I think I may owe…
iPhone Dev Team’s iPhone 3G SIM-unlock and what it means for you
There’s a good deal to be said about Apple’s decision to sell, for the most part, their iconic iPhone and iPhone 3G through exclusive carrier deals. The iPhone 3G is tied to sanctioned GSM carriers in most parts of the world, usually requiring heft roaming fees to use the handset in foreign counties. The iPhone…
WalMart to Sell the iPhone 3G Starting December 28
Remember the rumors from earlier in the month that had WalMart selling the iPhone 3G for as low as $99? New details in the form of an official letter (above) have emerged and the low-down is a tad different. The iPhone 3G will be available on December 28th at WalMart. The pricing is not as…
Anyone dropped their iPhone 3G?
In a constant battle against the evil forces of gravity (and paranoia), whenever I am moving about with my ip3g, I am always seeking to avoid a situation where it makes contact with the floor, and inevitably comes off worse. Yep, I’m talking about dropping it. You see, having dropped a few mobile devices in…
Apple Publishes Carrier Activation and Feature Guide for the iPhone 3G
So lets say you stroll into an AT&T store and want to pick up an iPhone 3G. You tell them, ‘hey, can you unlock the 3G for me?’. Fat chance, right? Well… that IS right. But in other countries, other carriers may have another opinion on the matter. Apple has released a new guide regarding…
Should Apple’s new “in-the-ear” headphones be in black too?
Yep. Definitely. For sure. Those are the answers you’ll get if you ask me! I’ve read the product info on the new headphones, and they look superb – I expect Apple’s world-class engineering and design, along with neat features like the in-line mic. However, what I don’t see is a SKU for black colouring, to…
Purchase and Activate Your iPhone 3G Online… Via AT&T!
In a new move that has kind of come out of the blue, AT&T has started accepting online orders for the iPhone 3G. On top of that, new customers will have the device shipped to their front door, PLUS activation may be completed from within the customer’s home. New units that get shipped will be…
Apple kills off GPS in Egyptian iPhone 3G
One of the Apple iPhone 3G’s headlining features, aside from its support for 3G data connectivity, was its integrated GPS receiver. Using assisted GPS positioning, the iPhone 3G locks onto your precise location with ease. Unfortunately for Egyptian iPhone 3G hopefuls, Apple has killed off GPS in the Egyptian iPhone. According to the New York…
Conflicting Reports Confuse on iPhone 3G Wal-Mart Rumors
A $99 4GB iPhone 3G from Wal-Mart? Some say it will happen. Others expect the rumor to fizzle out. Let’s take a look at what’s being said. There had been rumors that Apple was preparing to sell a cheaper, entry-level iPhone 3G for just $99 in the near-term. The rumor ties into confirmed reports that…
Apple’s iPhone App Store gaining traction, sees more than 2 million downloads per day!
The iPhone software distribution model, is burning up the intertubes with more than 2 million application downloads every day. According to a recent analysis by CNBC‘s Jim Goldman, Apple is seeings demand for its iPhone and iPod Touch applications actually increasing, despite pundits that have suggested that initial Apple App Store demand was merely a…