Apple Tuesday began selling the iPhone 4 unlocked in the U.S., as reports had suggested they would. Both 16 GB and 32 GB GSM versions of the iPhone 4 in both black and white are now available in the Apple online store.…
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Would an unlocked iPhone change your buying habits?
Apple may be on the verge of offering a factory-unlocked iPhone 4 for sale in the U.S., according to a new report Sunday. Apple already offers the iPhone 4 for sale unlocked in some other countries, but in those locations the value proposition is much clearer.…
Read MoreProtect Your iPhone 4 and Add Battery Life With A PowerSkin Case
I've dropped enough phones over the years that I'm a big fan of "extreme cases" like the ones that Dave wrote about recently. But if you don't need quite as much protection, and want extra power, you might want to look into the PowerSkin case.…
Read MoreiPhone 4S Arriving This Fall With More Carriers?
Apple's next iPhone will be called the 4S, and won't offer much beyond minor cosmetic changes, better cameras, an A5 dual-core processor and HSPA+ support, according to Jefferies & Co. analyst Peter Misek. The info comes from industry checks performed by the investment banking firm.…
Read MoreAn Extreme Case: iPhone 4 Rugged Protection Roundup
With my recent purchase of an iPhone 4, I began a search for the perfect protective case. Surprisingly few products offer a high level of protection, and even some previous brand leaders are opting for fashion over function. Which one can I trust my precious to?…
Read MoreWhite iPhone Launch Notes: Lines in China, Ship Times Slip, Thickness
Apple finally launched the white iPhone 4 yesterday, and despite being just a new look for phone that's nearly a year old (in a market where the vast majority of smartphone users feel obsolescence sneaks up quick), it made quite the splash.…
Read MoreVerizon iPhone Helps U.S. Become a Smartphone Majority
Apple is now the third-largest mobile phone maker in the U.S., behind only Samsung and LG, according to The NPD Group, on the strength of the Verizon iPhone. Smartphones overall also represented a majority of mobile phones sold this quarter, for the first time ever.…
Read MoreWhite iPhone 4 Now Available for Purchase
The white iPhone 4 became available for sale online early this morning, first internationally, then in the U.S. Apple Store. The white model is available in both 16 GB and 32 GB capacities, and currently has an expected ship time of 3-5 business days.…
Read MoreApple Execs Discuss Location Tracking, White iPhone Challenges
Apple's Steve Jobs, Scott Forstall and Phil Schiller discussed in more detail some of the announcements the company made today regarding the white iPhone 4 and recent concerns over the usage and storage of location information on iOS devices.…
Read MoreApple Confirms White iPhone 4 on Sale April 28
Apple will begin selling the white iPhone 4 April 28, the company said Wednesday. The white iPhone 4 will be available for purchase online from Apple.com, at Apple retail, and at AT&T, Verizon and other authorized retail outlets. It will launch simultaneously in 28 countries tomorrow.…
Read MoreBlogged: White iPhone Arriving This Week
According to multiple reports, the white iPhone 4 is set to arrive sometime very soon, and most indications point to a release later this week. There's little doubt the white iPhone will get here very soon, but the real question is, why now?…
Read MoreFlickr Says Apple’s Next Victim Is the Point-&-Shoot
The iPhone 4 is about to become the most popular camera used on Flickr, while traditional point-and-shoot cameras are experiencing a sure and steady decline, according to newly released data. The numbers are a good indication that the iPhone is far from done disrupting markets.…
Read MoreReport: White iPhone 4 Arriving Within Weeks
The white iPhone will be available for purchase by the end of April, according to Bloomberg. Three people "with knowledge of [Apple's] plans" told Bloomberg that the long-awaited white iPhone 4 will begin shipping in the next few weeks, following a lengthy 10-month delay.…
Read MoreUpdated, Universal iMovie for iOS Now Available
Apple today released the updated version of its iMovie app for iOS devices. Original iPad owners won't be able to use the $4.99 app, but it does introduce new features for existing iPhone and iPod touch users, including better editing and more content.…
Read MoreiPad and iPhone 4: Benchmarking the iOS 4.3 Update
Most people's attention might be on the iPad 2 launching tomorrow, but iOS 4.3 brought some impressive improvements to existing hardware, too. I ran the original iPad and the iPhone 4 through a series of tests to see how performance is affected by the update.…
Read MoreNew Study Finds AT&T iPhone 4 Dominates on Downloads
The comparative merits of the iPhone 4 on AT&T and Verizon may vary depending on location and user needs, but a new study shows that when it comes to pure iPhone data downloading power, AT&T's network is in its own league.…
Read MoreYou’ll Get Your iPhone Personal Hotspot March 11, AT&T Users
AT&T customers don't have to worry about being left out of the Personal Hotspot party when iOS 4.3 arrives. AT&T confirmed with Electronista that it would be offering Personal Hotspot beginning Mar. 11, which is when iOS 4.3 goes live for the general public.…
Read MoreWhite iPhone 4 Shows Up on AT&T, Three and Orange Websites
The white iPhone 4 might finally be on the verge of becoming a reality. It's showing up in mobile provider systems all over the place, from AT&T in the U.S., to Orange and Three in the U.K., suggesting a release may be imminent.…
Read MoreRetina Display on iPad2 Could Lead to Bigger iPhone
iPad 2 is expected to have a "retina display," but the pixel per inch count is far less than the 330 found on iPhone 4. That means a future iPhone with 4-inch display could use a retina display while improving the experience for browsing and video.…
Read MoreFaceTime Over 3G Is A Missed Opportunity For Verizon
Despite the words of Dan Mead, CEO of Verizon Wireless, there's bound to be some concerns about Verizon handling the added traffic from iPhone users. One nice way to dispel that could have been if Verizon pushed to have FaceTime run on its 3G network.…
Read MoreOldboy Director Finds Artistic Value in iPhone 4
South Korean director Park Chan-wook screened his latest film Paranmanjang, a 30 minute short film shot entirely on the iPhone 4 yesterday for critics. But just because it's proven that anyone can use the iPhone 4 to make a movie doesn't mean they should.…
Read MoreVerizon iPhone Hands On Video: Speedtest, Features
After more than three years of waiting, Verizon customers finally get the iPhone. Although it's mainly the same iPhone 4 that's been available since last year, there are a few subtle design differences and one new feature we took video of at the launch event.…
Read MoreDon’t Buy a Verizon iPhone — Yet
Now that the Verizon iPhone is here, you may be tempted to rush out and buy one. But there's no good reason to, unless you're extremely impatient or don't care that much about money. If neither of those descriptors applies, then you're better off waiting.…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Video Gadgets of 2010
It's been a great year for gadgets and connected devices that let users access their favorite online video services in the living room and on the go. Today we present our top five gadgets for online video viewing, just in time for Christmas.…
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