The ongoing reception issues faced by many iPhone 3G users may be due to its Infineon 3G chipset and the protocol stack that it uses, according to Nomura Securities analyst Richard Windsor.  In a research note released today, Windsor pointed the blame at Infineon as presumed 3G chipset supplier and suggested that their "immature" protocol software was key to the ... continued »

Talk about frustrating: when you're in an area with decent coverage, the iPhone 3G can notch up some impressive data speeds.  AT&T, though, won't let you take advantage of all that speedy data by tethering the handset to your laptop; you're only meant to use the unlimited plan on the iPhone 3G itself.  Of course, we know that being told ... continued »

Forget about buying those $40 cases or that FM Transmitter for the iPhone 3G.  You are better off initially investing your hard earned money on an iPhone 3G battery extender accessory such as the Mophie Juice Pack, iGo battery extender from Mobility Electronics or the Kensington Mini Battery Pack and Charger.  I don't give a rats @ss how conservative you ... continued »

After a successful launch, Apple has not stopped wooing carriers. The latest mills is iPhone 3G might land in South Korea. Apple’s own website revealed a job opening for “Korean iPhone Account Manager” – located in Seoul, South Korea’s capital city. The country is the home of two mobile phone powerhouses, Samsung and LG. Korean seems to be very loyal ... continued »

As surprises go, this one isn't exactly up there with the Da Vinci Code or the twist at the end of Finding Nemo (spoiler: he's found), but a recent video of an AT&T lady unpacking iPhone boxes in preparation for their Friday release does contain the first ever sighting of the white iPhone 3G's packaging.  And yes, as you might ... continued »

As we hit the 1st birthday of the phone that brought us into a new future, we also prepare for the incoming of a brand new birth in iPhone's life. We are all anxiously awaiting the arrival of iPhone 2.5G's brother, iPhone 3G, but will never forget the times we've shared with the original. So happy first birthday iPhone, we look ... continued »

We all know that when the original iPhone was released you had to wait in a line all day until 6, this year they are saying it might be a little different. There are rumors that a memo was sent out to all AT&T managers explaning that the release of the iPhone 3G will be done at 8am to avoid ... continued »

There have been many rumors floating around about whether or not new iphone users will be able to go and buy their new iPhones and activate it at home on iTunes. There was speculation from an article posted today that there may be a possiblity you can still activate your new iPhone 3G at home. Under AT&T you may be ... continued »

The iPhone 3G is twice as fast as the first-gen iPhone, yet only half the price.  You're probably wondering if you'll be able to tether the iPhone 3G (tethering: using it as a cellular modem for laptops - a service AT&T and other carriers offer for many phones on the market) to your laptop.  The short answer is no.  The ... continued »

Walt Mossberg has been playing around with the Samsung Instinct for Sprint for a while now, and has something to say about the device. That is, it is no iPhone. According to Walt, the device is nice, but it is lacking in some areas that he really would have liked the device to excel in. According to him, the interface ... continued »

It was only a matter of time until Apple and a Japanese carrier pounded out a deal. This is of course made possible thanks to the upcoming 3G iPhone. SoftBank released a very short and to the point press release today, stating that they will be the one to carry the iPhone in Japan. It is not mentioned whether or ... continued »

In a very brief press release, 3 has announced that they will be bringing the iPhone to Hong Kong and Macau, two markets where as of now, the iPhone is not officially available. Of all the countries and territories that 3 has coverage in, Hong Kong and Macau are the only ones that 3 has been rewarded a contract to ... continued »