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Call me crazy, but I think Apple is going to make a comeback

Android The Apple vs. Samsung mentality has been huge this past year and a half. From the iPhone 4S competing with the Galaxy S II to the iPhone 5 competing against the Galaxy S III, both sides are clamoring for the title of “The Best”, and now...

Mar 17th by Anna Scantlin 150 92 Reactions

Early Apple iPhone prototype photographed with large screen and several ports

Ios Just hours after some images claiming to show Samsung's new Galaxy S IV made their way online, photos of a purported Apple iPhone prototype have also surfaced. The device in the new shots isn't a new iPhone, though, as Ars Technica has...

Mar 11th by Alex Wagner 7

iPhone SMS spoofing flaw detailed, said to be present in all iOS versions [UPDATED]

Ios Take note, iOS users, as a new security flaw has been discovered that could be used to spoof the reply phone number of a text message. Uncovered by an iOS security researcher known as pod2g, the hole utilizes an option in the Protocol...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 4

Apple yanks several iPhones, 3G iPad 2 from German online store after Motorola legal victory [UPDATED]

Ios Motorola has scored a couple of legal wins against Apple in Germany, one of which has resulted in the removal of several Apple products from the Cupertino firm's German online store. The first decision has forced Apple to yank the iPhone...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

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Analysis: Apple vs. Samsung Patent and Trade Dress Lawsuit: Does Apple have a case?

Business And Money Let's face it: this is not just about patents, laws, and keeping things even. When Steve Jobs declared "thermonuclear war" on Android, he meant it. For him it was personal, and for us it's personal. He didn't want Google's money. He wanted...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 36

Motorola gains a victory over Apple in German patent lawsuit

Ios Looks like Samsung's not the only one that's having good luck against Apple in the court room. Today it's been revealed that a German court has ruled in Motorola's favor in a patent lawsuit that the company brought against Apple back in...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 5

Apple reportedly using more tweaked images in Samsung suit as it seeks EU ban on all Galaxy devices

Android Remember that report from earlier this week claiming that Apple tweaked images of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to make it look more iPad-like? Turns out that Apple may not have stopped at the Tab 10.1. After flipping through the court...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 19

Apple sues Samsung over its Galaxy phones and tablets [UPDATED]

Android Apple and Samsung may be business partners, with the former using some of the latter's processors in its products, but that hasn't stopped the Cupertino-based firm from suing the South Korean electronics company. Apple recently filed a...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 19

Some iPhones mishandle daylight savings time change

Iphone Os Over the weekend, some iPad 2 owners reported experiencing backlight bleeding issues with their shiny new tablet. The iPad wasn't the only iOS device that had a rough weekend, though, as many iPhones failed to adjust to the daylight...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 6

iOS 4.2 finally arriving today while Find My iPhone goes free [UPDATED]

Iphone Os The wait for iOS 4.2 has been a little longer than expected thanks to a certain WiFi bug, but today Apple is finally releasing iOS 4.2. No one is quite sure that exactly when the update will arrive, but Apple generally rolls out its...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 3

Apple sued for allegedly crippling the iPhone 3G to spur iPhone 4 sales

3g When Apple released iOS 4, many users welcomed the multitasking, folders, and home screen wallpaper features with open arms. Unfortunately, not everything went smoothly for iPhone 3G owners updating to 4.0, and some are still having...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 8

iPhone 3G, hacked to run Android 2.2, is now unlocked as well

3g Remember when the iPhone 3G managed to get itself a port of Android 2.2 before most Android devices were able to? Now the Froyo-toting iPhone 3G has one-upped itself, as Sergio McFly has unlocked the device for use on other GSM networks.

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 10

C'est la vie: AT&T discontinues Apple iPhone 3G

3g Though we saw it coming by way of tips and rumors, AT&T has officially discontinued sales of the Apple iPhone 3G. In an e-mail obtained by BGR, AT&T sales representatives are to refer customers to the 3GS models.

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 1

Apple halting production of iPhone 3G 8 GB?

Business And Money In a move that makes complete sense (given that the next-generation iPhone is right around the corner), BGR is reporting that Apple has stopped shipments of the iPhone 3G 8 GB.

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 5

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Perception is Reality: Apple has a "Dropped Calls" image problem

Iphone Os So like a lesser NY Times, when a story hits SNL people take it as truth (or, you know, satirized truth). Whether or not Apple's hardware is really at fault for all of those dropped calls, iPhone's got a big-time image problem on its hands.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 13

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iPhone app: News junkies, get your fix with CNN

Cell Phone App Reviews Before I start in on CNN’s new iPhone app, CNN Mobile, let me just say two things about it: No, it’s not free ($2), and yes, it’s worth paying for. Now that this is out of the way, let me explain. CNN’s foray into mobile phone apps —...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 1

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iPhones & Cars II: Zipcar app

Cell Phone App Reviews The highly anticipated Zipcar app for the iPhone and iPod Touch has just launched. (If you’re an urban dweller sans automobile who doesn’t know about Zipcar… Well, you should. Nothing beats renting a car for just an hour when that’s all...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 1

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iPhones & Cars I: TomTom car kit

Cell Phone App Reviews Pricing info is finally available for the TomTom Car Kit for the iPhone. Sold separately from the GPS/navigational iPhone app, the package will be available in October for $119.95 and be compatible with the iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G and iPhone...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 0

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iPhone apps: Find a Starbucks, pay for lattes with your cell phone

Business And Money National coffee peddler Starbucks has officially gotten in the mobile phone game now, with two free iPhone apps that let caffeine junkies do everything from finding the nearest location to making purchases with their cell phones.

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 3

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iPods, iTunes event, pt 2: Apple, you got some ’splaining to do…

Gadgets Maybe we’ve been spoiled. There have been so many groundbreaking Apple products. Were our expectations too high? I don’t know, but the press event on Wednesday was definitely a letdown.

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 11

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iPods, iTunes event, pt 1: The Breakdown

Gadgets As a companion guide to Noah's video coverage of the Apple event, here’s the written round-up, summed up here for your reading pleasure (or pain).

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 0

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iPhone app: ICEBeacon can save your bacon

Cell Phone App Reviews After writing up a post about a bloody, graphic video from Wales featuring the dangers of texting and driving, I get a lead on a new iPhone app for emergency situations.

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 3

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iPhone: MMS to arrive Sept 25 (finally)

Iphone Os September 25 is the launch date for the highly anticipated MMS messaging feature to arrive on the iPhone. (So much for a summer release. But better late than never, I suppose.)

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 8

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iPhone back-to-school guide, part 1: Cases

Teens We’re firmly rooted in August, which is Back-To-School time. So I made a list of helpful things for iPhone-carrying students. These are geared for college kids, but could be handy for those lucky high schoolers who are allowed to use...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 10

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iPhone app: TomTom gets going

Cell Phone App Reviews TomTom, the popular GPS navigation brand, has just unveiled its own iPhone application for the U.S. I’m not sure what took so long for this to arrive — TomTom first announced it last June at WWDC — but now that it’s here, the app looks...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 2

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What is up with Google & Apple?

Business And Money Apple yanks Sean Kovac’s third-party Google Voice app, along with a similar one called VoiceCentral. The App Store has barred the Google Latitude app, and now the long-awaited official Google Voice app has also been denied. Is there a...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 3

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iPhone App: Google Latitude debuts for iPhone 3.0

Cell Phone App Reviews Google Latitude is a web app that makes tracking the movement of fellow iPhone users a little easier. You can see your contacts’ locations on a map and let others know your whereabouts, as well as use location search and directions.

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 3

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Google Search For My Location (iPhone 3.0)

Cell Phone App Reviews Got iPhone 3.0? Then check out Google’s search function using its new My Location feature. It’s available via Safari, which zeros in on a user’s area to deliver relevant local results, like nearby bars, restaurants or weather data.

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 2

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iPhone 3.0: Do you have it? Does it work? Does it freeze?

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from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 33

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iPhone App: Fotochat blows (really)

Cell Phone App Reviews Seriously, I thought someone was pulling my leg when I saw this. The most featured new function on the recently released Fotochat iPhone app is something called, “Blow your Love.” Yikes.

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 3

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Apple iPhone 3G Black 8GB

Featured User Review

Jun 09

Henry Li

"Well done"

Overall

4.0

The good: 1. Safari is better than other phone internet browsers. Very fast. 2. Sensitive touch screen 3. The virtual keyboard helps you type faster with auto correction. 4. 3G speed 5. Many apps. Very useful. 6. A good iPod or music player. 7. Stylish Design 8. Easy to use 9. The screen is scratch-resistance 10, jailbreakable! Sim lock can be unlocked! 11. The mic on the hand-free earphone is slim. 12. push mail sservice The bad: 1. 2.0 mega pixel camera 2. Battery life goes short when used... more...