May 2, 2024

iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 4S (and old Dock Connector vs. Lightning): a photo tour

We knew the iPhone 5 was thinner and lighter than the iPhone 4S, but seriously, it's thinner and lighter than the iPhone 4S. By a pretty notable margin. Picking up the iPhone 5 is almost jarring -- it's barely heavy enough to feel "premium," and it'll probably make you handle it with care for free of breaking it in half with too tight a tug. The … [Read more...]

High Hotel Prices in San Fran? Blame the iPhone 5

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Apple products. And apparently that means that product debuts, media announcements, and launches make hotel prices spike in San Francisco. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Apple announces presumed iPhone 5 launch event for September 12th; we’ll be there live!

Apple has just invited members of the press to attend a San Francisco-based product launch event on September 12th, where the next generation iPhone is expected to be officially unveiled. As rumored, it seems as if the company's prior iPod-focused fall events may be split off into two. It's been reported that an October event may follow this one, … [Read more...]

Apple reportedly price matching iPhone discounts from carriers and other retailers

According to a leaked screengrab hosted up at MacRumors, Apple retail shops now have the authority to price match carrier and rival retail discounts on iPhone. Specifically, the note informs employees that prices from Best Buy, "carriers," Radio Shack and Target can be matched, with $ 49.01 seeming to be the savings across the board. Curiously, … [Read more...]

Download Now: Routehappy for iPhone or iPad

How do you really feel about your last airport experience? Want to tell everyone you know (and then some) what to avoid on their travels? There's an app for that, called RouteHappy, and we love it. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

MapQuest picks TomTom Maps to power iPhone and Android turn-by-turn navigation apps

Still trying to figure out which way to turn when it comes to on-phone navigation? How's about a free option to ponder? MapQuest's gratis iPhone and Android programs are set to get a heck of a lot better, and soon. The company just announced that TomTom would become its maps provider, enabling it to provide coverage for more than 7.5 million miles … [Read more...]

Twelve South launches redesigned BookBook for iPad and BookBook for iPhone cases

During a visit to Twelve South's headquarters earlier in the year, we learned that its heralded BookBook lines would be getting a refresh for the iPad and iPhone. Today, we're able to actually talk about 'em. Both products are getting a gentle facelift, and better still, both products are shipping immediately to those interested. The star of the … [Read more...]

Apple’s iOS 5.1.1 update for iPad, iPod touch and iPhone: fixes AirPlay and network bugs, jailbroken already

Plugged your iDevice into an iTunes-equipped machine lately? You should. Apple has just let loose iOS 5.1.1, a seemingly minor point update that actually promises to fix quite a few (potentially) substantial quirks. Coming two months to the day after the iOS 5.1 software update, the extra 0.0.1 is said to improve reliability of the HDR option for … [Read more...]

Register for our public iPhone training session April 27

Do you feel dumb about your smartphone? We have a once in a lifetime opportunity for you! We have slashed our regular pricing from 299 to 149 iPhone LIVE training. Join us! We can't wait to help you increase productivity and decrease your roaming bills! No more frustration on how to use your device Understand confusing technology terms Learn … [Read more...]

Unleash Your iPhone

Learn to Use Your iPhone Camera like a Pro Join Al Smith for a fun look at the ever-expanding world of iPhone Photography (or iPhoneography). If you love shooting, processing and sharing images with your iPhone, this is a one day event you don't want to miss. We'll look at tons of gear to accessorize your iPhone camera for shooting stills. Al will … [Read more...]