The update to the 2G iphone the latest version from Apple now sports 3G data, GPS, an updated OS that supports third party software. Key features include corporate email, VPN and the ability to sync. Other features remain similar, including a full web browser, stereo Bluetooth, Wifi, 2.0 megapixel camera and of course the iPod music and video player.
It's mailbag time! Noah answers your cell phone questions and also runs down his current Top 5 phones.
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Noah gets a demo of RunKeeper, a new GPS-enabled fitness application for iPhone and iPhone 3G. Check it out, live from Showstoppers the night before CTIA Wireless Fall '08.
Three of the heaviest heavyweights take center stage in part two of this PhoneDog Dogfight. In this corner - the iconic iPhone 3G. In that corner - the "Windows Mobile with a cherry on top" HTC Touch Diamond. And in, uh, that corner - the super-spec'd Samsung Omnia. Whose cuisine will reign supreme?
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Noah's got the iPhone 3G and the old iPhone - the old one's jailbroken, unlocked, and running on T-Mobile. Side by side you can see how the unlocked version works just like the new one (minus 3G). All hail the iPhone-dev team! Also, check out the T-Zones hack for T-Mobile users!
Go To My Computer
Go to documents and create a folder called iPhone ring tones or any other name that you want for your ringtones
Go to tools ( its all the way on the top of the screen)
Go to folder options
Go to the view tab
Scroll down to hidden folders and files and then select show hidden files and folders
After you completed the 6th step Uncheck the box thats says hide extensions for known file typesOpen iTunes
Select the...
I got this question today via Facebook and thought it warranted some thought ... and all that thought warranted a blog post. So I ask you, as you read on, what do YOU think? Why do some people just seem to hate the iPhone (and Apple) so much? Noah, maybe you can answer this for me: Why is it when people praise the iPhone, they're viewed as either blind fanboys, or on the Cupertino payroll, and when people praise 'any' other...
I've been using SportsTap, a free iPhone application available at Apple's App Store, for the past month or two now. As of yesterday I'm no longer using it, and have replaced it on my Home screen with a link to ESPN's iPhone-optimized mobile site. Why?1. This past Sunday I was hanging out with a Mets fan friend of mine. I used SportsTap to check the score of the Mets game - which baseball fans know was do-or-die (die,...
Did you know you can keep up with the PhoneDog Crew (that's what YouTube called us last week) via our Facebook page? It's true.What's
also true is that Facebook launched version 2.0 of their iPhone app
yesterday, and I downloaded it last night and promptly tagged myself in
a photo of someone else's pregnant wife. Oops. The good news is that
Facebook 2.0 adds a bunch of popular FB functionality (including,
apparently, photo...
Wow, some kind of day for Apple. Their stock is getting hammered and leading a NASDAQ plunge. Esquire ran an article about how Steve Jobs is very much mortal, after all. And now this.9to5mac is reporting that an insider sort of tipster claims "Apple will be announcing iPhones for Verizon Wireless in 2009, perhaps as early as Macworld 2009." That's all kinds of good news for iPhone lovers and VZW supporters out there, and...
So my iPhone data went out again about two weeks ago. For the uninitiated, I use an unlocked iPhone on T-Mobile and get data via the $5.99/mo T-Zones plan. I unlocked my iPhone using PwnageTool for Mac, and activated the data using the "Big Boss T-Zones Hack" available via Cydia.
Apparently T-Mobile changed the IP addresses on their T-Zones servers about a month ago, knocking out service to many a subscriber like me who doesn't...
By: Daniel Stallon on Friday, August 29, 2008 From: NewYork, NY (United States) Experience: 4 Months
Pros: The Apple iPhone 3G offers critical new features including support for high-speed 3G networks, third-party applications, and expanded e-mail. Its call quality is improved and it continues to deliver an excellent music and video experience.Cons: The iPhone 3G continues to lack some basic features that are available on even the simplest cell phone. Also, we prefer the original iPhone's design.Summary: I have already read the reviews of iphone and have to say that it is really awesome cell phone! Very cool that I'm not the owner of iphone (lol, I use Nokia N-Gage QD). So now I have the reason to buy iPhone! :)
By: General Gist on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 From: Boulder, CO (United States) Experience: 70 Days
Pros: Thin, but SOLID feel, doesn't scratch, extreme battery life, plenty of features without becoming cumbersome. Super sharp display, easy backup of all data to your machine, so if you lose your phone, you are totally safe. Easy to deal with Voice Mail, Photos, YouTube, iTunes, etc.Cons: No video recording, hard to tell which direction is up in low light! AT$T's Edge service, (although most people use regular WiFi 90% of the day anyway) Apple needs to open it up to very qualified developers. G3 eats batteries so I'm glad it doesn't have it! WiFi is MUCH faster.Summary: All n' All, this is the best Cell / Pico Computer ever designed by Mankind. It's a marvel of engineering and will be remembered as the first true "smartphone" 100 years from now.
Extremely deep features, but still easy to use. Love the "Visual" Voice Mail / being able to attach photos to people that call. Google Maps has never been seen before unless you have used an iPhone! Using 2 fingers to zoom in/out is 20 years ahead of any other product. It has MultiTouch, not just a Touch screen! Only cell phone with a REAL Browser... very nice.
Downside, I don't like being tied to any one carrier, it needs to have a FREE Voice over IP feature, the days of Cell Phones are gone, so once Apple turns this feature on, anyone can talk for free. Much better than the Cell Monopolies in my opinion. iTunes is a blast to use on the iPhone, it has a strong speaker, solid vibrate, and best of all the battery can last for DAYS and DAYS without recharging.
(And a lot of people don't yet know) The iPhone battery is just $20 to replace. So keep that in mind if you still have it in 4-5 years when it needs a new one. Otherwise, learn that the lithium-ion battery in this device is HUGE, it's the longest life cellphone of any of them.
Overall, very good experience, the iPhone is the phone to have if you want QUALITY in your life.
By: Jennifer E on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 From: Chicago, IL (United States) Experience: 26 Days
Pros: Works as promised. Incredible ease of use. Fabulous integration with computer applications.Cons: Sometimes the Safari browser shuts down for no reason. Can't manipulate photos sent via email. Can't download music directly onto the Iphone through the web browser. Summary: I waited in line for 5 hours for the Iphone, having been looking forward to it for months. I must say that my expectations were exceeded, for the most part. The phone is light and easy to handle, and the ability to switch between applications while on a phone call is tremendously helpful. The touch-keypad is easy to get used to (2 days) and allows me to type much faster than on my old phone. The integrated Google maps feature is really nice to have. Syncing is easy and fast. Overall - a really great great product.
By: Howard Porter on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 From: Houston, TX (United States) Experience: 15 Days
Pros: The touch screen has been amazing to use and is so fun to navigate thru the phone. Another cool aspect is turning the phone from portrait to landscape depending on what you are doing. The screen is so vibrant that using the visual voicemail feature is amazing! I have also never used a better Internet browser on any other device. Being able to view youtube videos has been a fun bonus. Cons: Features that they didn't add that I am missing include video capability and customizable ringtones. When using EDGE, (would be nice if I could use AT&T 3G instead) you cannot make or receive calls. With only an internal battery you have to take the phone in to get fixed if your battery starts to go bad. Summary: After taking my time to get to know the new Apple iPhone I decided that it was a keeper for me. I have used tons of different smartphones and besides a few cons, this device works.
I didn't know you had to pay for updates, is there an article about this? That's insane! It's like buying the new 10.x for 150$ when it's a free service pack update in windows.
hey well im still pretty confused about the price on the iphone 3g.Is it 200$ with a contract if ur new or already have the old iphone and need the upgrade? and if its the upgrade is it 400$ for the iphone if ur new to buying the iphone 3g? so if anyone can answer my question tyvm bye..
Good evening,
First time on this site and hopefully my English is good enough...
I have the GPS software called iGO 8 and I really like it. I saw on YouTube that the iGO 8 works on a iPhone but I really have no idea how to do the installation.
Please help me out here
Thanks
The world has gone crazy for this new iphone 3g ... but its tough to put ur hand in one of them ..... but I have just found a site where they have the new iphone with a cheaper price and its unlocked which means u can actually use it with any simcard u like . And u can get this phone from this site--- myworldphone .com
The world has gone crazy for this new iphone 3g ... but its tough to put ur hand in one of them ..... but I have just found a site where they have the new iphone with a cheaper price and its unlocked which means u can actually use it with any simcard u like . And u can get this phone from this site--- myworldphone .com
Good News for the Sony Ericsson lovers because the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 Smartphone gets launch date. Smart customers can purchase this
fantastic and gorgeous Superphone from the 30 October, 2008 (Sim Free
Version). The Apple iPhone 3G or the HTC Touch Diamond that took the
flame from the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1, but we don’t know why?
Possibly, the upcoming Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 may cover most of the
mobile market that was difficult...
It's the ruggedized Samsung a837 "Rugby" for AT&T. It's the Crane of Death in downtown Berkeley, CA. Push to talk technology meets a giant crane. But will Noah have the guts to scale the crane to drop the phone? Find out here!
Heads-up, phone phans! Nokia's planned an announcemnet for next Monday, October 14th - and has a viral campaign to hype things up in the meantime - and Motorola's announcing something new and "Clear" (as per their PR campaign) on Tuesday, October 14th. My bets? I have no idea what Nokia's gonna drop, but I bet MOTO unveils the Kraze smartphone for Verizon Wireless.Stay tuned for all of the juicy bits as we get them. And...
Out of the box! It's the newest AT&T 3G phone, the pearly white Samsung a637. Low-end means high-tech these days, and this candybar packs 3G, support for XM Radio Mobile & AT&T Music/Video, and a 1.3 MP camera with video capture.
Might this be a peek into our near-term future? I hope so. You're looking at the HTC T8290, a shiny, sleek, badass looking piece of kit from HTC destined for Russia's Yota network.
What's neat about this device, besides its obvious good looks, is that it packs both GSM and WiMax connectivity so you can get your voice and high-speed data on in style. There's a 3.8", 800 x 480 hi-res display for all of that content you'll be...
First off, how cool is it that HTC dropped some significant cell phone news on the blogosphere via Twitter the other day? I'm not saying Twitter itself is/isn't cool, but rather that it's neat to see a tech company innovate when it comes to communicating with the media. Particularly so a tech company that uses the word "Innovation" in their marketing materials.
Second, my post about the possibility of the HTC Touch HD coming to...
An Android Community user - and T-Mobile Store Manager in Florida,
apparently - who goes by kaziko has posted the first user
review of T-Mobile's G1 Android phone. The review - which takes the
form of an ongoing forum thread - is summarized nicely in this post if
you don't care to dive into the 11+ page thread. Of course, if you do
there's text galore to tide you over until those G1s start
shipping on the 22nd.
So what's kaziko...
For the past few weeks I've been considering writing a post about how California's law against driving while holding a cell phone has done pretty much nothing to curb the habit - at least in the Oakland/Berkeley area where I live and work. Yesterday on my bike ride home from the office I figured out why I hadn't penned the post yet. The law has done something, I think. Sure, I still see at least three drivers with cellies in...
While i'm not exactly sure what's going on with some of these code names (Behold? Eternal? Huh?), I am sure of this: Samsung Mobile's bustin' out all over with their Xmas-time lineup of new phones for US carriers. Here's a little summary for you, best as I can cobble it out of truth, rumors, and other stuff that's just across the line from pure fiction:
T919 "Behold" (T-Mobile): This one's all but a lock. TouchWiz UI...
Okay, this is more like a "Paper DogFight" than a real dogfight since, you know, none of these phones are actually available yet. So what? Let's look at 'em on paper and see how they stack up so you can get a jump on arguing with your FaceBook Friends over which of these new phones is the best.Note that I'll include the US carrier for each phone in the competitor run-down. I'm well aware that the Storm is also available in...
This week's Noah's Bark podcast features an interview with Chloe Sladden, VP of Special Project Programming at Current TV. Chloe and I talked about "Hack the Debate," a collaboration between Current and Twitter which allows viewers to post "tweets" - in this case, short commentaries on the debate - some of which are chosen to run in a constant stream on the bottom portion of Current's TV broadcasts of the debates.Last night I watched the...
It's official! Verizon Wireless and BlackBerry have confirmed that the Storm will be available later this fall. The first BlackBerry touchscreen will make an exclusive debut in the U.S. with Verizon next month. Making changes to their OS, the BlackBerry Storm provides consumers with a full QWERTY keyboard in landscape mode and a SureType keyboard when in portrait. Find out more below in the official press release made...
When I first heard that T-mobile was offering a VoIP service, frankly, I wondered what could cause them to do such a thing, and what would motivate a customer to buy it. I've never paid much attention to VoIP because I've gotten so used to being mobile, 100% of the time. I went to my local T-Mobile store to check it out, and saw that they were pushing it as the hot new product.
The service is $10 a month for unlimited calls, to anywhere in...
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The LG Rhythm is a solid music phone available in black or white that sports a familiar slider form factor combined with a cool touchscreen. Key features include a 1.3 megapixel camera with flash, MP3 player, FM transmitter, stereo Bluetooth, expandable memory card (microSD up to 8GB) and a 1" circular touchscreen UI.
Carrier: Alltel WirelessRetail Price: $299.99 or via ebayContract Price: $119.99Hot...
T-MoNews has a bunch of new Samsung T919 photos up, and some newly leaked info on T-Mobile's first all-touch phone. November 10th with a price of $149 on contract sound good to ya? Thought so. Just to refresh your memory, word on the streets is this will be a "dumbphone" running Sammy's TouchWiz UI, and feature a 5MP camera with flash, giant touchscreen, and "Web2go" (whatever that is) along with myFaves support. I...
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October 6, 2008 - Cogratulations to Omar Flores of TX. He is our week 17 winner of a brand new Motorola Q9m. "It feels good to know i won, I really did not expect for me to win, it came of great shock to me, thank you phonedog.com for the awesome phone!"
