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For carriers, the iPhone is a bittersweet drug

user — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:19:29 +0000

Yes, the iPhone brings in new customers, increases revenue, and lets the carrier bask in Apple's halo effect, but all of that comes at a cost. One analyst calls the iPhone a habit the carriers just can't kick.

Kungl iPhone tripod mount doubles as a case

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:00:20 +0000

The Kungl iPhone Tripod Mount sells for $20 and pulls double duty as a pocket-friendly bumper case. (Credit: Kungl) Want to mount your iPhone on a tripod? There are lots of third-party accessories that can help, but few are as practical or affordable as the Kungl iPhone Tripod Mount . Lest you think it sounds crazy to connect a smartphone to a tripod, consider this: the iPhone 4 sports a 5 …

Verizon Droid 4 vs. Verizon iPhone 4S

user — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:25:53 +0000

The Verizon iPhone 4 was one of 2011's most hotly-anticipated smartphones, after years of the iPhone's AT&T exclusivity. And with the launch of the iPhone 4S in October, another major United States carrier was added to the iPhone's lineup: Sprint.

iPhone 5 on T-Mobile? It could technically happen

user — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:19:09 +0000

The technical hurdle that has prevented the iPhone from coming to T-Mobile will be resolved with the next chipset, says the carrier's chief technology officer. Originally posted at

iPhone celebrates fifth birthday — How has it changed?

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:59:32 +0000

Gadget fans may be focused on the CES trade show this week, but there’s something else notable going on today: It’s the iPhone’s fifth birthday.

iPhone 4S is Twice as Data-Hungry as iPhone 4

user — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:33:46 +0000

On average, the iPhone 4S demands twice as much data compared to previous iPhone models, as more consumers access data-sucking features such as its voice-based assistant software Siri, according to a new study.

iPhone flashlight helps rescue team save lost hiker

user — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:06:20 +0000

Wandering through Gambrill State Park northwest of Frederick, Maryland, Christopher Tkacik, a 43-year-old lawyer, and his dog Boo got lost in the woods while on a hike through the park as reported by My Fox DC. After walking in circles for hours, Tkacik eventually resigned himself to the fact that they were lost and used his iPhone to call emergency services. While the Google Maps application …

Apple’s First iPhone Was Made in 1983 [PICS]

user — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:00:58 +0000

The first iPhone was actually dreamed up in 1983. Forget that silly old touchscreen, this iPhone was a landline with full, all-white handset and a built-in screen controlled with a stylus.

iPhone 4S Philippines Unlock Version Quick Review, Siri Demo, Sample Photos

HughBhakta80 — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:43:52 +0000

This iPhone 4S is an unlock version so basically you already know if you got one from the US, the handset will work with any carrier here in the Philippines.

The iPhone gets banned in Syria to curb protest coverage

HughBhakta80 — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:04:10 +0000

Syrian authorities have targeted the iPhone in their latest efforts to block protestor’s ability to communicate. The Apple smartphone has officially been singled out for a countrywide ban.