Apple: Exploding iPhones Not Our Fault

August 30th, 2009 by Ask Iphone

Apple says it’s not to blame for a series of exploding iPods and iPhones, according to a report published on Friday. The company has been under fire, so to speak, for devices overheating and shattering across Europe and the U.K.
Sheesh…and you thought the data rates were bad.
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Tradewinds 2, pirates - trading game comes to the iPhone

July 25th, 2009 by Ask Iphone

Tradewinds 2, the popular PC strategy game from Sandlot Games, has landed on the iPhone and is available now from the App Store.
This Caribbean-set trading game allows you to navigate a fascinating new world, discovering uncharted ports teeming with friends and foes.
Be a master commander, defeating pirates and plundering their vast hordes of booty, or, [...]

Top 10 Tips to Help Conserve iPhone Battery Life

July 25th, 2009 by Ask Iphone

So, you have that shiny new iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS, and you’ve enjoyed playing with all of the really cool new features. You now have it all spec’d out with the killer apps that makes your life easier (and perhaps more fun), and you feel confident with the pocket power you now possess.
But somehow [...]

iPhone 3GS Gets Jailbroken, Hack Available Online

July 5th, 2009 by Ask Iphone
iPhone 3GS Gets Jailbroken, Hack Available Online

The first jailbreaking application for the iPhone 3GS is now available. The tool, called purplera1n, will only allow the installation of unofficial third-party applications, but will not unlock the iPhone 3GS.
Before I get into the details, I must remind you that jailbreaking (a software hack) your iPhone is not an Apple-authorized operation and can [...]

Ngmoco releases Rolando 2 for iPhone, iPod touch by Macworld.com: Yahoo Tech

July 5th, 2009 by Ask Iphone

Ngmoco has announced the release of Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid, a new game for the iPhone and iPod touch priced at $10.
Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid is the sequel to Ngmoco’s original Rolando, which debuted in December 2008 and became one of the company’s biggest hits for the burgeoning iPhone [...]

iPhone 3GS Challenges BlackBerry for Business Use

June 21st, 2009 by Ask Iphone

The new iPhone 3GS went on sale Friday morning with new and improved features that may draw more business users as Apple moves to challenge the dominance of BlackBerry.
The lines are not as long and the frenzy not as strong as Apple saw with previous iPhone launches, but the demand on the street seems healthy. [...]

iPhone 3G S, Now on Sale

June 20th, 2009 by Ask Iphone
iPhone 3G S, Now on Sale

Apple Inc. drew crowds to the release of its new iPhone, using the promise of faster processing speed and more features to keep shoppers from defecting to Research In Motion Ltd. and Palm Inc.
The company opened its 211 U.S. stores at 7 a.m. to sell two models of the iPhone 3G S, which offers a [...]

Dev Team planning to demo iPhone 3.0 unlock

June 17th, 2009 by Ask Iphone
Dev Team planning to demo iPhone 3.0 unlock

The unofficial iPhone Dev Team, best known for its yellowsn0w hack, has announced plans to demonstrate a new unlock for the iPhone 3.0 firmware. Although public downloads of iPhone 3.0 are only scheduled to open on June 17th, a live feed of the unlocking demo is expected sometime later on the 16th. Interested viewers must [...]

Griffin announces new iPhone 3GS, iPod cases

June 12th, 2009 by Ask Iphone
Griffin announces new iPhone 3GS, iPod cases

Griffin has uncovered new and updated cases for the iPhone and iPod touch: the Reveal, Elan Passport Metal, FlexGrip and Elan Form with Sky Blue Trim. The Reveal case is designed for the iPhone and iPod touch, and uses a thin polycarbonate outer shell with rubber interior lining. Meant to protect against minor impacts and [...]

Apple iPhone Still Looking For Place In China

June 12th, 2009 by Ask Iphone

Apple Inc.’s popular iPhone, a runaway hit in the U.S. and Europe, has encountered headwinds in emerging economies like China that are expected to provide the next leg of growth for the company’s iconic smartphone.
In India, where cell phones are often the first device a family buys, only 50, 000 iPhones have sold since the [...]