Why You Should NOT Upgrade to The 3G iPhone

When Steve Jobs mentioned that the 3G iPhone will be $200, have 3G capabilities, GPS, and many other cool features, I immediately began thinking about selling my iPhone so I can upgrade to the 3G version. I thought hard, and then I realized that I would have to sell it fast so I can get [...]

uShow or noShow?

Its been a little while since I wrote my first post on iPhone video recording. (http://www.macfocusmagazine.com/2008/04/iphone-video-recording/) Since then we have seen some major enhancements and disappointments.

The most anticipated video recording app for the iPhone named “uShow” was previewed in December by Monster and Friends. Since then we have seen nothing more than a few screenshots, and [...]

Apple closes 24/7 store; 3G iPhone commercial?

It was a warm, humid, and sticky night. Besides some atmospheric moisture in the air, there was one thing that could only be seen by those in the Apple community: mystery. The mystery arose when Apple’s 24/7 “cube” retail store on Fifth Avenue, in the heart of New York City, closed for a short amount of time [...]

Apple hates losing small gadgets and that’s good for you

A recent Apple patent describes a system for finding lost gadgets using Bluetooth. This would work by using Bluetooth to find the lost gadget and then having the gadget emit a high pitch noise to notify the user where it is. However, more than just this, the patent also introduces a small device [...]

Ability to switch between 3G and EDGE?

A rumored screenshot has surfaced that shows, with the upcoming firmware, the iPhone will have the ability to switch between 3G and EDGE for data transfer. If true, this is great news for the road warrior.

iPhone to Be Distributed in Asia, Australia

Apple Inc. has recently signed an agreement with Singapore Telecommunications Ltd., Bharti Airtel Ltd., Globe Telecom Inc., and Optus (a Singapore Telecommunications subsidary) to offer iPhone distribution throughout Asia and Australia later in the year, confirming suspicions of further agreements following Vodafone’s announcement of a deal last week. Vodafone–in addition to Optus–has plans to offer the iPhone in Australia, while SingTel, Barti Airtel Ltd., and Globe Telecom Inc. have plans for distribution throughout Asia.

What do you expect to be announced at WWDC?

With all the hype around the iPhone for the past year, there is no doubt in my mind that WWDC this year is going to be full of, to say the least, interesting announcements. The obvious of these announcements being a 3G iPhone along with statement about its SDK and new software are going to be talked about for quite a while. However, my question for you is what else do you think will be announced, if anything at all? Will there be new iPods or Macs? Or maybe even just some larger software updates? Your guess is as good as mine.

Interesting new Apple patent really introduces a digital revolution

Apple Inc.’s iPhone can already playback video, browse the Internet, and place phone calls, but a new filing by the handset maker suggests it may one day take your lunch order and serve as a tour guide at the local zoo.

Intel confirms, then denies, Atom powered iPhone?

Last week, at Munich’s BMW World, Intel Germany CEO Hannes Schwaderer revealed that Apple would in fact be using Intel’s Atom processor in an upcoming iPhone. This particular iPhone would be bigger than the current model, but not because of the Atom processor, because of a bigger screen. Now though, only days later, Intel is [...]

3G iPhone Just Right Around The Corner

Can you believe that the iPhone isn’t even a year old yet? The iPhone came out on June 29th of 2007, and about a year later, the next generation iPhone is right around the corner; the 3G iPhone.