The iPhone 3GS remains a popular device, despite being nearly three years old, partly thanks to the recent iOS 5 upgrade and the $0, price tag, but an App Store change may signal the end to the iPhone 3GS as we get closer to the iPhone 5 release date. We think that Apple may be killing off [...]
If you own an iPhone, you’ve probably gotten a few notifications in your time. You know, those messages that pop up alerting you to things like email, Facebook friend requests, text messages, or a Twitter response. Lots of applications use these push notifications and with the release of iOS 5, Apple has included something called [...]
Yesterday, we showed you an easy way to put a more complex passcode on your iPhone and today, we’re going to share another very simple tip that could save you some embarrassment. Imagine you’re at the ballet, or in an important business meeting, or in a huge college classroom, places where the last thing you, [...]
Many of you who own an iPhone probably have, at the very least, a simple numerical password set up on your device. And for most of you, this works at preventing prying eyes from getting into your personal effects. However, maybe you’re in need of something more secure, something a little more heavy duty to [...]
The holidays are here and you know what that means? A lot of you will be the proud new owners of a new iPhone from Apple. For some of you, this will be your first experience with iOS and the iPhone. Others may be coming back from another operating system or just be plain old [...]
A few weeks back, I wrote about my experiences with iOS 5 on my iPhone 3GS. From my first impressions to my final ones, my experience was phenomenal. Quite a few of you wrote in to agree or disagree or get some more particulars before you decided for or against the upgrade. Thanks for all [...]
The iPhone 3GS is an attractive option for many smartphone buyers, but this free smartphone isn’t worth the price for many users. Reports suggest that demand for the iPhone 3GS is high enough that Apple will move 2 million iPhone 3GS devices before the end of the year. It’s hard to say no to a [...]
With the release of the iPhone 4S, AT&T made the iPhone 3GS free with the signing of a new two year contract. Well, it appears that the carrier has had a change of heart as the phone is now listed for $.99 with the company saying that the “iPhone 3GS is still available at an [...]
Are you excited about the iPhone 4S? You’re not alone. Are you hoping to buy an iPhone 4S on Black Friday? You’re also not alone. Will you be able to score a great iPhone 4S Black Friday deal on November 25th? Not a chance. (Read our iPhone 4S Review) The iPhone 4S is an incredibly popular phone. [...]
Looking to roam the world but don’t want to pay costly roaming charges to your domestic carrier of choice, but are unwilling to pay a high unsubsidized fee for an unlocked iPhone? Well, there’s a hidden feature inside Apple’s iOS operating system that will allow users to quickly SIM unlock their devices without requiring a [...]
Just a short time ago, we told you that iPhone owners were still experiencing iPhone battery issues even after the release of Apple’s latest iOS 5 update, iOS 5.0.1. Well, Apple has responded to these new claims and in a statement to AllThingsD says that while the recent iOS update addressed a good portion of [...]
Yesterday’s iOS 5.0.1 update from Apple was supposed to be the fix that iPhone owners were waiting for in regards to the battery life issues that had been plaguing the handsets ever since the company released iOS 5. And while some people have seen positive results after installing the update, it seems that there are [...]
In the weeks building up the the launch of the new iPhone, I, like many of you, was excited to see Apple had cooked up for a market that has been flooded with a multitude of intriguing devices. You see, I have an iPhone 3GS. I’ve had it for two years and my contract with [...]
NextWorth still wants your old iPhone 4, 3GS and 3G, and they’re willing to give you up to $200 for it (enough to offset the cost of upgrading for many) as long as you trade it in at your local Target. Try going through the NextWorth website and you’ll get slightly less. This price lock [...]
Shortly after Apple released iOS 5, I loaded it up onto my iPhone 3GS and expected a chaotic, sluggish experience. However, as you might know, my first impressions of iOS 5 were much different. I was pleasantly surprised with how well the software ran on my two year old phone and I began recommending the software to [...]
iOS 5 and the iPhone 4S have only been out for a short time, but I’m already getting asked a lot of questions about the new iMessage app. Common questions include, “Why there are green bubbles and blue bubbles?” and “Why can’t I send iMessages to a friend’s iPhone?” These are all good questions, and I hope to help [...]
Yesterday’s upgrade to iOS 5 on my iPhone 3GS was a rough experience for me but not for the reason that I was expecting. I went into it thinking that because I had a two year old iPhone model, I would have all sorts of issues with an operating system that Apple promised would be [...]
Yesterday, we saw some iPhone 4S benchmarks that appeared during a hands-on video with Apple’s latest smartphone. And while they revealed that the iPhone 4S is two times as fast as the iPhone 4, they left us wanting more. Thankfully, some more benchmarks were released today courtesy of AnandTech and they show off how the [...]
Along with the announcement of the $199 iPhone 4S last week, Apple also unveiled new pricing for the iPhone 4 and 3GS. Now you can get an iPhone for just $99 or for free, if you’re willing to go with a 2 year old model. What many people forget is that the iPhone will end [...]
To celebrate the arrival of Verizon Wireless smartphones, Radio Shack has announced that it will be taking $100 off a purchase of a Verizon smartphone with the signing of a new two year contract. That $100 is instant, not a mail-in rebate, and it applies to all Verizon smartphones that Radio Shack currently offers, a [...]
As the iPhone 5 release date gets closer, and we have additional confirmation of an iPhone 5 announcement date more iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 owners are selling their old iPhones to Gazelle.com for top dollar. Gazelle tells GigaOm that sales of old iPhone models spiked 85% this morning after additional confirmation of an October 4th [...]
By now, you might have heard. Steve Jobs has resigned as the CEO of Apple but is remaining on as Chairman of the Board. His replacement? A man by the name of Tim Cook, who has been Apple’s Chief Operating Officer for seven years and a man that many considered to be the CEO in [...]
If you’re like me, you’re already fired up for not only the real NFL season but the fantasy football season as well. The trash talk, the drama, the joy of watching your nemesis’ first round pick miss several games, it all comes to life when fantasy football starts. I’ve been playing since the days where [...]
As we suspected, the iPhone 3GS has gone on sale at Best Buy for the low price of free. Now, I own an iPhone 3GS and I’ve loved it for the past two years but let me be very frank with those of you who might be tempted by this offer. Unless you’re absolutely desperate, [...]
Can’t wait for the iPhone 5? Not interested in paying for Apple’s current crop of iPhones? Look no further than a rumored Best Buy offer for the iPhone 3GS that is apparently going to be taking place on August 22nd. TechnoBuffalo has gotten a hold of a photo of a promotional sign that seems to [...]
When is the best time to sell my old iPhone? That’s a question I hear almost every day as the iPhone 5 launch looms. With a number of iPhone 3Gs and iPhone 4 owners looking for the best price, we spoke to NextWorth to find out when you should sell your iPhone. As it turns [...]
You may have noticed that prices are dropping on iPhones. Target and Radio Shack recently dropped the iPhone 4 down to $169.99 for the base model. Target did one better by selling the same one for $149.99. Heck, even the iPhone 3GS is getting a price cut (down to $20 at Target). While these offers [...]
Google said that it would be coming and sure enough, it is here. The Google+ application for the iPhone has arrived so if you own one of those spiffy iOS-powered handhelds, you can head to the App Store right now and scoop it up. The Google+ application is for the iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and [...]
Today is the fourth birthday of Apple’s iconic product, the iPhone. On June 29th 2007, Apple launched the iPhone across the United States and arguably changed the mobile landscape forever. Four years and three iPhones later, the iPhone is still as relevant as ever with millions of owners across the world. And whether you love [...]
After recent speculations that Apple may release two distinct iPhone models come this Fall when the Cupertino, California iOS-maker is rumored to announce its hardware refresh, BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman now is saying that Apple will only release one iPhone model this fall, following earlier rumors of the product. The new rumor stated that [...]
After a brief listing for a smartphone that runs the Android 2.2 Froyo operating system and contains the same iPhone 4 iconic design from Apple, Sears has pulled the product page that lists the device as $263.99. At this point, it’s unclear why the listing was pulled, and if Apple’s legal team had any influence [...]
For the professional who likes to carry his or her Apple iPhone around on the belt, the PureGear Carbon Fiber Soft Case is an attractive option that comes complete with a firm metal belt clip. Features The PureGear Carbon Fiber Soft Case is made of leather with a carbon fiber pattern on the outside. The case [...]
There had been speculation prior to WWDC that Apple might exclude the iPhone 3GS from the benefits of the iOS 5 update. As we now know, iOS 5 will indeed be coming to the 3GS when it arrives sometime this fall. However, as it did with the release of iOS 4 last year, Apple has [...]
Yesterday was a big day for Apple. The company kicked off its Worldwide Developers Conference by announcing a trio of products including OS X Lion, iCloud and its latest mobile software, iOS 5. iOS 5 will be headed to the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad, iPad 2, and the 3rd and 4th generation iPod touch [...]
There was a nasty little rumor prior to WWDC that stated that iOS 5 would not be coming to the iPhone 3GS. Luckily, Apple has just confirmed that the new software will in fact be coming to Apple’s aging phone and it will be doing so at some point this fall. Prior to the event, [...]
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