Apple has quietly changed the name of the iPhone 3G S to "the iPhone 3GS."
It’s “iPhone 3GS,” not “iPhone 3G S”
Take better pictures with your iPhone
The iPhone can take really good pictures if you know this one trick. Update: they took away the ability to use this trick.
Charge your iPhone the RIGHT way
You’re probably thinking “what a waste of time-- what’s so hard about charging an iPhone? Just plug it into the wall, right? Right?”Wrong. Well, technically “right”, except my way is even more right. And my way is “plug it into the computer.” Here’s why.Plugging into the wall charges the iPhone. That’s all it does. Plugging... Continue Reading →
iPhone Maps Super-Tips
They don’t give you much of a manual when you buy an iPhone, and that’s too bad because there are lots and lots of cool features that aren’t obvious right off the bat. The Maps app is a case in point. Here, then, are some hints for using the Maps app. Try ‘em.Tip #1: Use... Continue Reading →
New York Times iPhone news reader
I still prefer a “real” newspaper to any electronic version, and if you ask I’ll get all poetic and tell you why. In the meantime, here’s one of my favorite iPhone apps: The New York Times reader. By the way, it’s free. It would be a bargain at twice the price. Heh. You can click... Continue Reading →
Barcode Scanner app for iPhone
I just learned of an iPhone app called “Snappr.” It’s amazing. UPDATE: Snappr's been discontinued. Try RedLaser or ShopSavvy instead. Launch Snappr, then “scan” a barcode by taking a picture of it using your iPhone’s camera. The picture is sent to Snappr’s servers, where the code is actually read. In a few seconds they tell... Continue Reading →
iPhone 3.0 software– go get it
If you buy a new iPhone you get the latest iPhone system software (iPhone OS 3.0) and that software lets you do some pretty cool things: Cut, copy, and pasteLandscape keyboard for email, text messages, etc.Spotlight search of email, address book, etc.Voice memos... and lots more. The neat thing is, you can put the new... Continue Reading →
iPhone 3G S– it’s great!
I bought a new iPhone last week-- the 3G S, 16 gigabytes of storage, in vivid black. It looks just like the 3G it replaces but has a few new doodads inside. And it has “S,” which stands for “Speed.” Here are some pictures.Here’s a list of the things I like about my new iPhone... Continue Reading →
iPhone App of the Day
Great new app from the American Automobile Association (AAA). Every AAA member should get it. Try it out before you need it!
Two ways to get a free iPod Touch
Apple’s giving away an iPod Touch with purchase of a MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or iMac. Actually, it’s a rebate thing, so you have to pay for it first, then submit the receipt, and wait for your money to come back. And, you can only take advantage of the deal if you’re going to... Continue Reading →