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iPhone 24×7

March 9th, 2008

Safari Pad

Would you ever have guessed the iPhone began as a R&D device called Safari Pad? John Markoff from the New York Times is reporting just that.
Apple’s multitouch technology began life not as a cellphone, but as a notepad-sized skunkworks project internally dubbed Safari Pad, run by Tim Bucher, then Apple’s head of Macintosh hardware. To […]

By Matt Pippen -- 0 comments

March 4th, 2008

Tethering on the iPhone

In the middle of last month a story leaked of the possibility of AT&T offering tethering, using a mobile devices Internet connection as an Internet connection for a computer, to iPhone customers.
The following script was leaked and allegedly meant to be read to iPhone customers.
“Mr/Mrs. Customer, I want to make you aware of an issue […]

By Matt Pippen -- 1 comment

February 26th, 2008

Network Choices

Hi Matt,
For the first time since the iPhone came out I’m seriously considering getting one. However I have a few questions about networks, as I can’t and won’t pay for a crappy plan with AT&T. Given you write an iPhone blog, I thought you could answer them.
First off, can an iPhone work on Alltel? My family has […]

By Matt Pippen -- 1 comment

February 8th, 2008

iPhone: Now in 16GB!

This Tuesday Apple made a surprise move to upgrade the amount of storage in their iPhone and iPod Touch. You can now buy a 16GB version of the iPhone for $499; the 8GB will still be $399. In addition, the 32GB version of the iPod Touch is $499; the 16GB iPod Touch is still $399, and 8GB […]

By Matt Pippen -- 1 comment

January 11th, 2008

Fox Business’s Hottest Product of 2007

One night I was catching up on my business news on the Fox Business Channel when I saw they were giving their “Top Lists of 2007.” Once I saw the title of this segment I immediately grabbed my camera to take a picture. I was positive the iPhone would make the top of the list.
Sure […]

By Matt Pippen -- 0 comments

December 31st, 2007

German iPhones Relocked

I failed to mention this story earlier, but a German court did overturn the temporary injunction issued against T-Mobile on December 4th. The injunction forced T-Mobile to sell unlocked iPhones in Germany capable of being on any GSM carrier.
You can read more on the temporary injunction in this previous iPhone 24×7 article.
You can still buy […]

By Matt Pippen -- 0 comments

December 31st, 2007

iPhone 1.1.3: More Details

Now Gizmodo has an additional short video showing to the world the new features of firmware version 1.1.3.
Additional notes release include:
-Update breaks AnySim for unlocking the iPhone
-Update breaks jailbreaking (hacking iPhones)
Some features were demoed in the video. However, a controversy has broken out over the word “Nate” in the carrier name spot. This is said […]

By Matt Pippen -- 0 comments

December 31st, 2007

iPhone 1.1.3 Features

Photo Credit: GearLive
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GearLive claims to have had the opportunity to use the yet to be release iPhone firmware version 1.1.3. They released screenshots of some new features. A video is available as well (link at bottom).
-You can now rearrange the icons on the home screen by dragging the icons with your […]

By Matt Pippen -- 0 comments

December 31st, 2007

To-Go Shopping

Forbes Magazine has reported on a new patent application by Apple to allow On-The-Go ordering over the iPhone or other mobile device.
For an example, think of your favorite restaurant. You could walk in to it, sit down, and order on your iPhone with the press of a single button. In addition you would be notified […]

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December 31st, 2007

The Pogo Stylus

Ten One Design has created a stylus for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Available for $25, the stylus is designed specifically for use on the iPhone and iPod Touch’s surface, which normally only recognizes finger touches. If you wear gloves this maybe the accessory for you.
iPhone 24×7 will try to acquire a Pogo Stylus for […]

By Matt Pippen -- 0 comments