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Apple works to fix iPhone 3G connection issues

Many users have been experiencing problems with the iPhone 3G. It seems there are connection problems that the company has admitted to. Apple released an update for the system software on the iPhone earlier this week, in an effort to fix the connection problems. At this point it is unclear whether or not the problems stem from hardware failures,...

Android Video Preview

There has been a lot of buzz about Android lately because its release is just around the corner. We've heard rumors of carriers and manufacturers who are making Android phones. If you haven't downloaded the Android emulator for yourself, you can watch this video preview of the new OS. Looks pretty good!...

iTreo 700p?

It appears some nutball posted this picture on eBay claiming to sell a Treo 800w for 349. Although the ad did say Treo 800w, the picture along with a huge amount of blue text, large text, and small text was going to cause major confusion. Not surprisingly, the auction has been yanked....

Best Buy to sell iPhone 3G

According to reports, Best Buy will the the first third party retailer in the US to sell the iPhone. The price will be the same as the Apple stores and ATT (199 and 299), but perhaps it will be more convenient for some people to walk into a Best Buy.Best Buy will launch the iPhone 3G in 970 stores as well as 18 dedicated Mobile locations on Septem...

Google Translate for iPhone and iPod Touch

Google has launched a new version of its online Google Translate tool optimized for the iPhone and iPod touch. The new application is optimized for speed, supports all of the existing Google Translate language pairs, and uses a client side data store on your iPhone to hang on to your past translations so you always have them at hand, even if you ca...

iPhone software sales reach $30 million

According to Steve Jobs the Apple Software Store is already a success. In an interview at the Apple Headquarters, Jobs said users have downloaded more than 60 million programs in the month since the launch of the software store."While most of those applications were free, Apple sold an average of 1 million a day in applications for a total of abou...

Waterproof your phone with Golden Shellback

This video shows an amazing demonstration of a waterproofed phone making a call while submerged in a glass of water. The almost invisible process leaves your phone feeling normal and you can't even tell it's been waterproofed until you drop it in a glass of water. Here's how it works: "a liquid is heated up into a gas, and is applied to the gadge...

Sony Ericsson's profits fall 97%

This news cannot be good for the smartphone market. Sony Ericsson's Q2 profits have fallen by a whopping 97%. The company knew their profits would fall in the second quarter but nobody predicted a 97% drop. The company has been placing their hopes in the upcoming Xperia X1 Windows Mobile smartphone but they'll need much more than one device to p...

BlackBerry Bold vs iPhone 3G

There has been a lot of buzz about the iPhone and the BlackBerry Bold. Loyalists in both camps love their phones and can't imagine using the other device. BGR takes both for a spin an compares the two most popular devices this year. Interestingly, the iPhone 3G seems to be built better yet the BB Bold's screen is better because of a dense pixel p...

iPhone 3G release disrupted by activation problem

Today is the big day for the iPhone 3G release but it hasn't been a smooth day. Lines have been forming at many of the Apple stores with customers anxiously waiting to get their hands on the new iPhone 3G. Some customers have been disappointed though because of problems in activating the iPhone.The activation of the new iPhone 3G, coupled with a ...

Protopage Mobile goes live

Protopage is a free web start page and online notebook for your PC. Now, Protopage has gone mobile. Protopage Mobile has been specially optimized for dozens of mobile phones including the Apple iPhone, Blackberry, Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, LG, Windows Mobile 5/6, HTC and Palm.Check it out at the link below....

Apple iPhone App Store a Hit

Steve Jobs tells the USATODAY that the Apple App Store is already a hit with developers. Jobs intended to open the App Store with 200 titles but it's already up to 500 titles. Jobs says, "The reaction has been so strong," he says. "So many developers responded." With 500 programs launching internationally today, "This is the biggest launch of my...

iPhone with keyboard - iSlider?

Could Steve Jobs really be considering an iPhone with a slide out keyboard? According to the iPhone Blog he is. According to the rumor Mr. Jobs is shopping the idea with operators and asking for feedback. Not only that but rumor has it that actual prototype phones have been made.Could we see the iSlider in the future? Perhaps, but at this point...

German supermarket uses cell phone checkout

A German supermarket chain has introduced a new way to checkout your items. In the new chain of stores, customers can pay for their purchases with a specially adapted mobile telephone."The Future Store" was recently opened near Duesseldorf. Customers pick up a specially adapted phone when they come to the store. When they pick something up for p...

MackBook Air-like keyboard for the iPhone

If you're tired of the standard keyboard on your iPhone check out this MacBook Air like keyboard for the iPhone. It's just a mod that changes the look of your keyboard. It does not change the functionality in any way.If you want to add this mod to your phone you'll need a jailbroken iPhone. You'll also need to uninstall any other customized keyb...