Archive | September, 2007

iPod Touch screen problems

Posted on 21 September 2007 by

Some of you may have already clicked on over to our new site Apple-Touch.com to read about all the iPod Touch news, but for those of you that haven’t let me try and bring you up to speed on this specific problem. Vincent, yeah, Nguyen, the very same one that is an Executive Editor, was able to get his hands ... continued »

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Bluetooth hack: listen to music on your Bluetooth headset on your iPhone

Posted on 21 September 2007 by

You read that right, you don’t even have to alter any hardware, firmware, or download any software to do it. It’s a build in glitch with both the voicemail and phone call functions. The phone call version of the hack is to make or take a call, and then while the call is active open the iPod application and start playing ... continued »

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Orange confirmed as French iPhone carrier

Posted on 20 September 2007 by

Just days after Apple announced that O2 and T-Mobile would be official carriers for the iPhone in the UK and Germany respectively, Orange have confirmed that they have won the contract to supply the handset in France.  The network, part of the France Telecom group, was predicted to clinch the deal months ago, and an iPhone apparently using the network ... continued »

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Hacked iPhone gets blacklisted at Apple Store

Posted on 20 September 2007 by

Many theorised what Apple's response might be to those who choose to hack or unlock their iPhones - remote locks, being banned from upcoming feature upgrades and other devious tricks were suggested - but until now there was no real evidence that the Cupertino crew would actually do anything if they came into contact with an obviously tampered handset.  Steve ... continued »

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Replace the back of your iPhone

Posted on 20 September 2007 by

I am sure there are tons of you that have dropped your iPhone on occasion without it being in a case to protect it. It happens, it just does, and it usually scuffs up not only the front, if you don’t have a screen protector, but the back as well. Obviously the front side, and that precious touchscreen are the most ... continued »

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Apple ramping up iPhone production

Posted on 20 September 2007 by

Apple has been busy, but apparently they are hoping to get a lot busier. Word on the street is they are actually hoping to nearly double their current production numbers for the iPhone. The new plan sets the number at 2.7 million handsets to be produced this quarter. That means a huge increase from the initial 1.54 they were initially shooting ... continued »

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Uber cheap iPhone screen fix

Posted on 20 September 2007 by

That’s right, for $5, maybe less depending on what you have handy, you can replace your iPhone’s busted screen. It won’t work if you puncture far enough through your phone to actually break the LCD, but it it’s just the glass, read on. The parts list is a 1/32-inch thick piece of plexi-glass, transparent plastic, something of that nature, a razor ... continued »

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FileMaker websites for the iPhone with Dreamweaver extension

Posted on 19 September 2007 by

Finally a business oriented application has been released for the iPhone. FMWebschool released a video of FileMaker websites on the iPhone. That means you can use database-driven sites on the iPhone such as for a delivery company, or larger companies that use other work-order based systems. I suppose it could even be used in the IT world for part of a ... continued »

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Get voicemail back on your unlocked iPhone

Posted on 19 September 2007 by

Apparently, if you unlock your iPhone, you lose voicemail functionality. Now you can have it back via one simple step. Open the Phone app and hit the keypad button. Then you just type in the following: *5005*86*phonenumber#. continued »

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Pirate.app makes making your friends or foes look like pirates a snap

Posted on 19 September 2007 by

You can get the app from TUAW or through the Installer.app application. Basically what it does is it allows you to add a bunch of pirate garb to a photo you have just taken. Actually what it does, is freezes the frame and then you can adorn your friends face with a pirate hat, mustache, beard, or parrot. Once you are ... continued »

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GPS for the iPhone via Navizon

Posted on 19 September 2007 by

Well, technically its not GPS as there isn’t a single GPS satellite or chipset involved. But it will use cell towers and WiFi to attempt to triangulate your position and display it on Google maps. It comes by way of the Installer.app from AppTapp I believe. Apparently it only takes about 30 seconds to get connected. Obviously the more urban areas ... continued »

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Apple introduces iPhone in Germany

Posted on 19 September 2007 by

Yesterday Apple announces its partnership with O2 to sell iPhone in UK, and today Apple introduces T-Mobile as its partner for the iPhone carrier in Germany. The launch date for Germany will be the same as UK on November 9th. The iPhone requires a new 2-year T-Mobile tariff and will be available in an 8GB model for €399 including tax. continued »

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