Archive | December, 2008

iPhone 3G unlock yellowsn0w live demo!

Posted on 22 December 2008 by

It's a good news for those of you who really want to buy an iPhone 3G but prefer carrier's networks outside AT&T, or who just want buy an iPhone from another country. A group, known as Dev-Team, who created a software unlock for the iPhone 3G so that the device could run on other carrier’s networks, just featured a live ... continued »

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iPhone Buzz Week in Review – Week 51 2008

Posted on 21 December 2008 by

Those of you in Taiwan who went out and got the iPhone 3G the other day, you may have just picked up an unlocked iPhone 3G. Initial reports stated that these iPhone 3Gs would be SIM locked to Chunghwa Telecom, but it appears that a firmware issue left users able to use whichever SIM they choose. Walmart has jumped on the ... continued »

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The iPhone gets attachable breathalyzer

Posted on 19 December 2008 by

For those of us who are always out enjoying the nightlife including the drinks that come along with it, there is now a breathalyzer attachment for the iPhone that tells you if your in the right condition for driving if your not too drunk to give yourself the breathalyzer. This attachment may also be a fun party toy as well. There ... continued »

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AT&T now offering refurbished iPhone 3G

Posted on 18 December 2008 by

AT&T is finally offering refurbished iPhone 3G models on their site. Though the prices are lower, it is still only a $50 savings for a phone that was bought, used, broken and then returned. Is all that worth saving $50 in these tough economic times? “previously owned devices that have been unused or lightly used and returned during the 30-day trial ... continued »

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Finally, SimCity for the iPhone

Posted on 17 December 2008 by

Finally, Electronic Arts has released a version of its famous SimCity game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Nicely described by a site as "the grandfather of them all", SimCity now joins other EA-released games such as Spore, Scrabble, Monopoly and Tetris. The game is now available for $9.99 through the App Store. continued »

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We have a real iPhone 3G unlock!

Posted on 17 December 2008 by

The iPhone Dev Team has been hard at work since the iPhone 3G was released back in June. They now have the most exciting news to report so far, you guessed it an unlock for the iPhone 3G. Just how long will we have to wait before seeing this unlock for a public release? They have set the release date of ... continued »

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Walmart creates iPhone web app for quick browsing but not purchases

Posted on 16 December 2008 by

It appears that much of the online world is accepting and adapting to Apple’s iPhone. Walmart is the latest to adapt their online store specifically for the iPhone. Just navigate to Walmart.com and you will be directed to an iPhone specific portal. The site is very much like the regular HTML version, just adapted for the much smaller touchscreen. From the ... continued »

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Taiwan iPhone 3G is reportedly unlocked

Posted on 15 December 2008 by

It looks like those in Taiwan who went out and picked up the iPhone 3G this weekend after the launch Saturday will be able to use just about any SIM they wish. Initial reports said that Chunghwa Telecom would be selling the iPhone 3G SIM-locked to their network. Many users have found that as in other countries, there are no limitations ... continued »

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iPhone Buzz Week in Review – Week 50 2008

Posted on 14 December 2008 by

This week we were not surprised to learn that the rumors of a 4GB version of the iPhone coming to Walmart for $99 were untrue. Walmart is indeed getting the iPhone in the 8GB and 16GB versions. They will discount the iPhone a whole $2 for those willing to pick up one while shopping. These prices of course are subject ... continued »

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Apple brings back at home activation

Posted on 12 December 2008 by

It appears Apple and AT&T are bringing back the home activation for the iPhone. Going to their site you will find an advert telling all about purchasing the iPhone online and being able to activate it from home. It appears that this was brought fourth just for the holidays. Those of us who are still without the iPhone 3G can now ... continued »

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South Korea finally making progress with the iPhone 3G

Posted on 11 December 2008 by

After much delay, the iPhone is finally coming to South Korea. Based on the mobile industry as a whole we expected South Korea to be one of the first to get this handset. The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) had been requiring handsets to use the locally built WIPI mobile platform, but that has changed. "...considering global industry trends toward the use ... continued »

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Truphone has newly added inbound calling

Posted on 10 December 2008 by

Today Truphone added the Truphone Anywhere functionality to their iPhone application, enabling users to make international calls for as little as £0.03/$0.06 per minute even when not connected to the internet. Truphone also added inbound calling on the iPhone for the first time. Truphone currently works in 33 countries around the world to save iPhone users money on international calling when ... continued »

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