We started the week here at iPhone Buzz discussing all things having to do with the reception issues the iPhone 3G has been experiencing. Steve Jobs admitted that about 2% of iPhone 3G users have experienced the connection issues. An angry customer even sued Apple over the reception issues. Shortly thereafter, the iPhone 2.0.2 update was released with hopes to provide ... continued »

Apple has just released three new commercials to their website for the iPhone. This time, they deal directly with the App Store   According to MacRumors, the three ads are as follows: - 'Lonely Planet': demonstrates downloading Lonely Planet's Mandarin Mobile Phrasebook in order to learn how to ask for a restaurant recommendation. - 'Cro Mag': demonstrates downloading Pangea Software's Cro-Mag Rally and the ... continued »

Has the future really arrived? Will we have holograms coming out of our iPhones soon? Not really. But a video has popped up online that shows an iPhone application that may provide a holographic effect to images. iHologram, which was created by David O'Reilly, works like this: The application works by assuming a constant viewing angle (35-45 degrees), typical for when the ... continued »

Apparently, Orange Poland was a bit concerned but consumer interest in the iPhone 3G. So instead of utilizing traditional advertising routes, they've paid actors to line up outside of their stores to try and increase interest. The logic behind this marketing scheme is that whole "keeping up with the Joneses" thing. After all, if people are willing to wait in line ... continued »

Lovers of PC games rejoice! Myst, developed by Cyan, will soon be coming to the iPhone. And when you think about it, this is probably one of the best game port choices so far.   RPGs and point-and-click games will work the best on the iPhone's current configuration, since action shooters require a quick reaction time, and it's not so easy ... continued »

Apple has their sights set high and if their business plans are accurate, we can expect to see the company producing 40 million iPhones next year. And while some analysts think this number is appropriate to keep up with global demand, others aren't so optimistic. According to BusinessWeek: Many analysts expect Apple (AAPL) to sell around 11 million iPhone 3Gs in ... continued »

The iPhone 3G will soon be coming to Russia now that Mobile TeleSystems and Apple have reached an agreement. Phones will go on sale starting in October, but the specific release date is not known at this moment. This isn't a big shocker considering Steve Jobs said that a carrier agreement with Russia would happen by the end of the ... continued »

In an effort to promote the 2009 A4 sedan, Audi just released the Audi A4 Driving Challenge, which is free to download from the App Store. While the object of the game is more promotion than actual gameplay, it's still a fun download.   Actual gameplay is not all that complicated. In fact, the goal is to drive the A4 through three ... continued »

The iPhone update 2.0.2 has only been out for a few days and the Dev Team has already pwned it! Those guys are fast! QuickPwn was also released this week, and has been updated once already. You don't have to worry about updating to 2.0.2 now with this latest fix from the Dev Team. In fact, an update to the GUI ... continued »

Well, it looks like someone has finally had enough of the iPhone 3G. At least that's what we can glean from reports that an iPhone customer has filed a lawsuit against Apple because the phone doesn't live up to its advertised abilities.   I can understand being seriously disappointed by a product's performance, but the phone has only been out for ... continued »

Apple UK will begin selling the white iPhone 3G tomorrow, Friday 22nd, through its own stores, O2 and retail partner Carphone Warehouse.  According to a loose-lipped UK source connected with the handset, the white 16GB version - which, unlike in the US, has not been available to UK buyers - will be announced at the end of the week, much sooner than ... continued »

Say what you want about the iPhone 3G's reception issues--it's a very popular device. And whenever there's a hot new product on the market, others are going to take notice. And if you're looking to make a profit, you'll try to get a slice of the pie. That's precisely what's happening in Japan as several new iPhone-themed magazines hit the ... continued »