WSJ: Apple Working on Inexpensive iPhone With Edge-to-Edge Screen
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple is working on a more affordable version of the iPhone with an “edge-to-edge” screen and a smaller size. The new phone could be as cheap as $200 without subsidized pricing or requiring …
Q&A: Can the Verizon CDMA iPhone Be “Unlocked” to Work on Sprint?
With the introduction of a CDMA Verizon iPhone, many in the US are interested if it can be “unlocked” to work on other CDMA networks like Sprint. The short answer is that it’s possible, but a hack will be much …
The Best Verizon iPhone 4 Cases, Reviewed (CDMA)
There are still few iPhone cases available that are compatible with the Verizon version of the iPhone 4. The cases below are all recommended cases that we’ve reviewed and which are compatible with the Verizon iPhone 4. We’ll keep adding …
Review: Splash Cruiser Slim-Fit Case for iPhone 4
The Splash Cruiser Slim-Fit ($25) is a hard-plastic slider case that is compatible with both CDMA and GSM versions of the iPhone 4 (Verizon and AT&T). The case has a convenient removable bottom for those who use iPhone 4 docks or oddly shaped third-party USB cords. Overall, the Cruiser is a comfortable case with a …
Review: The Daily, iPad Newspaper, Good and Getting Better
Convincing someone to pay for news these days is a tough sell. Especially on the iPad where, via apps and a web browser, you can get an infinite, free supply of it. The Daily (link) is the latest experiment by …
Basics: How to Use the iPhone Camera’s Zoom
The iPhone’s camera comes with the ability to digitally zoom, but the controls aren’t immediately visible. Here’s how to make them appear: How to Bring Up the iPhone’s Zoom Controls 1. Open the Camera App: 2. Make sure the camera is set to take photos (and not record video): 3. Tap anywhere on the screen …
Basics: How to Turn On Find My iPhone
Find My iPhone is now a free feature for anyone with an iPhone 4 or newer, and it’s something you’ll want to have turned on, as it can come in extremely handy—not only does Find My iPhone show the location of your iPhone should it be lost or stolen, it can remotely lock the iPhone, …
Review: Denon AH-D310R Mobile Headphones
In-ear headphones complete with microphone and music/call controls have slowly become abundant for iPhone users over the past few years. But over-ear headphones, aka cans, that come with a microphone are still rare. That’s why we were pleased to review …
Pay for Your Coffee With Starbucks Card Mobile iPhone App
Starbucks has flipped on the master switch that lets you pay for your coffee using the free Starbucks Card Mobile (link) app. The app displays a barcode that is scanned at the register and charges the user’s account. You’ll need …
iPhone Tips: How to Permanently Delete an App
When you delete an app on the iPhone, it’s not completely gone from your life. It lives on in your iTunes library. You’ll notice this the next time the developer of the app updates it. iTunes will signal you, often annoyingly, that there is an update available to download. As you collect more and more …
iPad Basics: How to Always Display the Bookmarks Bar in the Browser
A seldom noticed feature of the iPad’s browser is the Bookmarks Bar—a bar that appears beneath the address bar and makes navigating to your favorite sites one tap away. It is seldom noticed because, by default, it only appears when …
Review: ZeroChroma Teatro iPhone 4 Case With Built-in Stand
The ZeroChroma Teatro for iPhone 4 ($39) is a brilliantly designed thin, hard-plastic, snap-on case with a flip-out stand that can rotate and prop up the iPhone in both portrait and landscape orientations. With a relatively high price tag, the …
Cost to Cancel a 2-Year AT&T Wireless iPhone Contract Early
As the iPhone becomes available on more carriers in the US, some may wonder how much it costs to get out of their 2-year AT&T contract early in order to switch. To do this, there is a fee called an Early Termination Fee. Here’s how to calculate that fee: 1. If your contract was signed …
Review: iQueue Free, Netflix Queue Manager (Best of iPhone Apps)
iQueue Free (free) is a free app that lets you manage your Netflix DVD and Instant queues on the iPhone, which is something, for some bizarre reason, the official Netflix app won’t let you do. While iQueue Free won’t win …
CNN iPhone and iPad Apps Now Free
The CNN App for iPhone (link) is now free to download, having been lowered from a previous price of $1.99. Also introduced today was the CNN App for iPad (link), which is free to download as well. The CNN app …
How to Search for Text Within a Web Page on the iPhone & iPad
The ability to search for a specific bit of text within a web page has long been a sorely missing feature on the iPhone and iPad. Thankfully, Apple added the feature in the iOS 4.2 update. Too bad the iOS browser gives no indication on how to use the feature. But we’ve got you covered: …
Review: Cygnett Workmate Extra-Tough iPhone 4 Case
The Cygnett Workmate Extra-tough ($29.99) is a case for when you need to be prepared to drop-kick your iPhone down a mine shaft, and then go retrieve it and make a phone call. It’s huge, ultra padded, and offers a mammoth amount of protection. The construction of the Workmate Extra-touch is extremely simple. It’s one …
Review: Trident Cyclops Hybrid Case for iPhone 4
The Trident Cyclops Hybrid for iPhone 4 ($23) is a uniquely designed, rugged, two-part case that does an admirable job of protecting the iPhone without adding too much bulk. Where most protection-focused cases run at a premium price, the Cyclops …
12 Best Free iPhone Calorie Counters (Diet Apps)
The fact that the iPhone is always with you makes it an ideal way to track your calories consumed and burned on a daily basis. And the best calorie tracker apps below make it easy to not only find and …
Review: TripIt Travel Organizer App for iPhone
Keeping track of important travel info like flight times, addresses, check-in dates, etc, can be a huge hassle when traveling. TripIt – Travel Organizer (free) simplifies things by bringing all your travel info together in one place. It does this …