Archive | August, 2008

iPhone Buzz Week in Review – Week 35 2008

Posted on 31 August 2008 by

News in the world of the iPhone has slowed a bit now that we've passed the launch phase, but there's still plenty of tidbits and info to fill the pages of iPhone Buzz. With that said, let's take a brief look at what this past week has held in store. The App Store was in the spotlight once again this ... continued »

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Official tethering option for iPhone on the way?

Posted on 30 August 2008 by

It seems Apple and AT&T are in talks regarding adding a tethering option to the iPhone. One user emailed Apple to complain about the lack of this feature, especially considering it is offered on most other smartphones for $30/month. Supposedly, Steve Jobs replied and said: We agree, and are discussing it with ATT. Steve Interesting. AT&T actually does offer a tethering option for their ... continued »

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Last.fm v2.0 Leaked Video

Posted on 29 August 2008 by

Video of the Last.fm v2.0 app has been leaked and we're now getting a sneak peek at what it holds in store. It appears you can listen to music based on tags you type in, whether that be an artist's name, a style of music or even "Apple ad" as shown in the video included after the jump. You can also ... continued »

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iPhone Life magazine launches September 9th

Posted on 29 August 2008 by

We talked about the arrival of several iPhone-related magazines in Japan, but one will be hitting newsstands in the US in just a few weeks. On September 9, iPhone Life will be available by subscription or in local stores. The magazine features content that cover all aspects of the iPhone, from news, how-to's, reviews and more. Published by Thaddeus Computing, the ... continued »

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Sharpcast’s SugarSync is an alternative for MobileMe

Posted on 28 August 2008 by

If you have been let down by MobileMe, you might be pleased to learn that there is an alternative out there for your iPhone. It's called SugarSync and it's a relatively inexpensive way to keep all your data together without the problems of MobileMe. Made by Sharpcast, SugarSync is an Internet srvice tailored for the iPhone. It works by backing up ... continued »

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Apple admits to security flaw, fix on the way

Posted on 28 August 2008 by

Yesterday, it came out that the iPhone has a serious security flaw that makes it so someone can hack into your phone even if there's a password activated. But now Apple is coming out and confirming the flaw and stating a fix is on the way. We can expect a fix sometime in September, though Apple isn't all that concerned with ... continued »

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iPhone 3G Problems Explained

Posted on 28 August 2008 by

It seems like all I'm talking about these days are iPhone problems and reception issues, but here we go again! This time, a source at AT&T has taken a stab at explaining exactly what the latest firmware update fixed and why it's now in iPhone user's hands to put the problem to rest. The 2.0.2 update made it so the iPhone ... continued »

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iPhone 3G survey lets you tell Apple like it is

Posted on 27 August 2008 by

Apple has created a survey to help them get a better idea of how people actually feel about the iPhone 3G. The survey is being sent out by Medallia, a feedback agent. The survey contains several questions that span the gamut of the typical iPhone user's experience. For instance, there are questions about whether or not you've had to take ... continued »

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ASA Council says iPhone ad is misleading

Posted on 27 August 2008 by

We're in the age of nit picking, it seems. Recently, two viewers filed a claim with the Advertising Standards Authority in regards to a new iPhone 3G ad that says all of the Internet is accessible on the device when, in fact, Flash and Java are not.    The ASA Council ruled in favor of of the two viewers and now Apple ... continued »

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iPhone 2.0.2 Security Flaw puts your info at risk

Posted on 27 August 2008 by

Your private information may be at risk on your iPhone now that the 2.0.2 update has made the rounds. Why is this the case? Quite simply, anyone can break into your phone and access your private information including Contacts, Safari, Mail and SMS even if you have a password set. The following was posted on Gizmodo and will explain what ... continued »

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BeeJive will bring full function IM app to the iPhone

Posted on 27 August 2008 by

The app formally called JiveTalk and known as the best IM program for the BlackBerry is now sporting the name BeeJive and will be coming to an iPhone near you shortly. The official app will bring more functionality to IMing on the iPhone than any of the other IM programs currently deliver. What's particularly great about BeeJive is it supports every ... continued »

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24K Gold iPhone 3G for the luxury crowd

Posted on 27 August 2008 by

If you're into extravagant finds, then perhaps a 24K Gold iPhone 3G is the perfect item for you? At least that's what Computer Choppers, makers of the Polished Gold Macbrook Pro and the 24K Gold iMac are hoping. While not yet available, the gold dipped iPhones will be the first with 24K yellow gold housing and bezel. Funnily enough, the makers ... continued »

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