Apparently some iPhone owners are having issues with their signal strength which is due to the SIM card not fitting all that well. Which can be catastrophic, at least in our minds, we can't have any of that weak signal holding us back. No one likes to repeat themselves fifteen times.
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Simple fix for low signal strength on your iPhone
Apparently some iPhone owners are having issues with their signal strength which is due to the SIM card not fitting all that well. Which can be catastrophic, at least in our minds, we can't have any of that weak signal holding us back. No one likes to repeat themselves fifteen times.
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Research suggests iPhone novices struggle with keyboard
How fast are your fingers? Prior to the iPhone's launch - and a hot topic in the days following - was the potential speed (or lack of) of the handset's on-screen keyboard. Smartphone addicts wept like fresh dental surgery faced with hot coffee, trying to balance their need for the latest in Apple-land with their familiarity with a proper - albeit small - thumb keyboard. Now usability consultancy User Centric ... continued »
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Denver man “whittles” thumbs to ease iPhone use
Edit: Looks like my cynicism was warranted. The story's a hoax, and everyone's fingers & thumbs are unchanged. Hoorah for living as nature intended.
Having not seen photos of the supposed end-result, I'm dubious about the story, but The North Denver News is reporting that Denver resident Thomas Martel has, so frustrated with inaccurate touchscreen prodding, had his thumbs surgically "whittled" so that they're more precise for small on-screen buttons.
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iPhone tip: check caller’s location
Despite having a healthy turnover of cellphones myself, I don't really like answering the phone. That goes double for when I don't recognise the number calling; I tend to let it go to voicemail and decide after that if I should call them back. Here's a quick tip if you're like me (crazy and paranoid, some might say): if you tap "Recent calls" on the iPhone, then the blue arrow next ... continued »
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David Pogue’s Missing Manual for iPhone available for pre-order
Remember David Pogue's mildly amusing video review of the iPhone? Well, while he covered the basics of the handset in that, he's obviously been saving the really good stuff for his new book - iPhone: The Missing Manual. Published by tech-friendly imprint O'Reilly, Pogue has filled it with tips, tricks and general common-sense instructions aimed at the kind of gadget-bemused populous who buy an iPhone and then spend all their time just ... continued »
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Security Firm SPI Labs warn against using iPhone web dialer
Security researchers at SPI Labs Inc. are warning iPhone owners not to use a special feature allowing you to dial phone numbers over the Internet using the iPhone’s Safari browser.
While this feature was created for our convenience, it’s also very easy for attackers to exploit a bug in this feature to trick unknowing victims into dialing expensive “900” numbers or even keep track of phone calls made over the Web.
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iPhone’s Bluetooth is dumb, purposely crippled or both?
Did you know that there are roughly twenty-five Bluetooth profiles? iPhone only supports the Hands-Free Profile (HFP) and Headset Profile (HSP). You’ve heard my bellyache over the lack of support for Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). If supported, these two profiles would stream music wirelessly from the iPhone to any supported Bluetooth headsets (i.e. Etymotic ety8) or wireless HiFi speakers (i.e. Com One Bluetooth Speaker ... continued »
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