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This week the GBM staff is really digging TweetBot for iPad, Longform, Scramble With Friends and more. Find out what we’re loving on the iPhone and iPad ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Throughout the week, we strive to bring you the latest in mobile news. However, as many of you know, there is always quite a bit. Well, we want to make your life easier and we’ve conjured up five of our top tech stories from the week of February 6th. From the Nikon D800 to rumors [...]
Some of you reading this blog are old enough to remember when mobile technology meant a boom box that you could fit on your shoulder and carry around. If you were strong enough, of course. These days we’re all expected to keep our tunes to ourselves, though some youths rebel by playing the music from their smartphone speakers really loud, annoying all the people on public transportation with crappy, tinny music. If you’re going to do all that, you need to go old school with it.
The Elevation Dock for iPhone, the first Kickstarter project to break the $1M mark, promises to solve a number of the annoying problems that you face with ordinary iPhone docks. The project has hit on a need of many as nearly 10,000 iPhone users really want to see this Kickstarter project produced. They’ve invested near [...]
While Apple’s products are now clad in silver aluminum or steel and glass, once upon a time Apple had injected color into its products. If you’re aching for a berry colored iMac of yore or a solid old-school Macintosh model, there’s now a case for your iPhone to give you the satisfaction of being an [...]
Back in October, the long-rumored Sprint iPhone finally rolled out to customers in the United States and today, the carrier announced the fruits of its decision to carry the iconic smartphone. The company has revealed that it endured a a $1.3 billion net loss during the fourth quarter of 2011 but that it has seen [...]
We have heard that Apple might be releasing iOS 5.1 alongside the upcoming iPad 3 or iPad 2S or iPad 2 HD or whatever the company is going to be calling it, and now we have a specific date to throw into the mix courtesy of YourDailyMac. The site has scrounged up some hard evidence [...]
Book lovers have many choices for reading eBooks on the iPad and iPhone — too many, really. The best eReading apps have comfortable, customizable reading experiences and an easy to use interfaces. There are two contenders for the top spot on iOS: Barnes & Noble’s Nook and Bluefire Reader.
Photographers use the iPhone and iPad to do some interesting things, from shooting snaps of the kids to creating works of art to post online or even hang in a gallery. The old adage that says the best camera is the one you have with you may be true, but it also implied that the [...]
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 [...]
The iPhone 4S has battery life issues, that much is for sure. For many users, the battery life is bad enough that they have turned to the App Store to find a fix for bad iPhone 4s battery life. Enter the Battery Boost Magic App, which claims to “Maximize & Extend your battery life”, “Reduce [...]
Have you ever wondered how some of the Apps in the Top Free iPhone Apps made it there? I know I’ve certainly wondered who was downloading all these oddball apps, at least to the point that they have ended up in the top 25 Top Free iPhone Apps list. Some of these apps deserve a spot [...]
Microsoft is continuing to target mobile users with its productivity programsand the latest port to Android, iOS, and Windows Phone 7 would be Microsoft Dynamics, a CRM software that will be landing as a native mobile app in Q2 2012. The company will be bringing native apps to the iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, and Windows [...]
Most of you probably don’t know that I am an Electronics Technician by trade. I have been working as an electronics tech for about 22 years now. I joined the US Navy and that became my job after almost 2 years of “Navy Training”. I learned Ohm’s Law and all sorts of other stuff that [...]
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Apple stock price hit a record high of $464.98 today, a week after releasing Q1 earnings that beat Wall Street estimates. After hitting $464.98 earlier today the stock price slid down to $$463, still up nearly $4 since the market opened this morning. While Apple did not announce anything special today, the earnings call from last week is still fresh in the minds [...]
Apps the staff of GottaBeMobile is excited about this week. There are, of course, plenty of Super Bowl-related apps to get you ready for the big game tomorrow. Plus, we’ve found some addictive games, useful utilities, and even an app that will help you sell off your New York Giants or New England Patriots memorabilia come Monday morning.
Earlier this month, we told you about Liquipel which is a patent pending process designed to coat Apple’s iPhone and other gadgets in a waterproof “nano” coating. The coating works both inside and outside the device to keep it safe from moisture. The coat is supposed to be unnoticeable and while substances like water will [...]
Here’s a list of mobile apps that will help you get ready for the Super Bowl and help you enjoy the game. I’m not as excited about the Super Bowl this year as I would be if my Packers made it. So I looked for some apps to make the game more enjoyable as I hang [...]
If you’re away from your TV on Super Bowl Sunday, then consider watching the game on your iPad, Android device or iPhone. It’s not the same as watching on a big HD display, but not everyone will have that luxury due to work schedules or cable cutting. You can watch on your iPhone, iPad or [...]
The iPhone 5 release date may have just been outed. If rumors are true Apple will release the iPhone 5 in June, timed with WWDC. In 2011 Apple missed a summer iPhone launch, and moved the event to October, where the iPhone 4S was introduced along with Siri. This latest rumor comes from DigiTimes, sharing [...]
Apple made a lot of shutterbugs happy with the camera upgrades in the iPhone 4S — more pixels and a bigger sensor means an even better “best camera” to carry everywhere. Want to take the iPhone even further than that? With some additional accessories and apps you can turn this device into a mobile photo and video studio worthy of your enhanced skills.
Yesterday GigaOM’s Ryan Kim posted a lengthy and intriguing piece on smartphone leasing. A consulting firm is trying to sell carriers on the idea of letting their top tier customers lease a phone for 12 months instead of buying it. At the end of the year the customer would then get a new phone and [...]
I have a sordid history with to do apps and services. I need a to do list to keep track of all the things that I need to get done for work, but too often even the most exciting systems fail me because they have too many options, or don’t offer easy access; and not [...]
Smart watches gained traction in 2011, at least in the minds of geeks like me. Smart watches may are also growing in the minds of consumers as we saw a number of smart watches at CES 2012, including the WIMM watch which I am wearing right now, more on that watch later today. The one thing [...]
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 [...]
In an interview given with Fast Company, MasterCard mobile payments head Ed McLaughlin may be igniting speculations that Apple’s next-generation iPhone, perhaps dubbed the iPhone 5, will arrive with support for NFC, or near field communications, which would enable mobile payments and other applications. McLaughlin was careful to not mention any partners by name, but [...]
There’s no shortage of iPhone car accessories and protocols designed to make your iPhone a part of your in car listening experience, but there is a shortage of awesome iPhone in car stereo options. Enter Dash, a new car stereo that puts your iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S into the dash of your car, where [...]
Apple filed a patent last July that suggests they might be exploring replacing their dock connector and/or headphone jacks with the MagSafe connector that they now use to charge the MacBook Air and Pro. That would be both awesome and horrible at the same time. The MagSafe power connector impressed me when I first made [...]
T-Mobile is currently the only carrier of the big four here in the United States that doesn’t officially carry the iPhone. Unofficially, T-Mobile is home to more than a million iPhone owners who use the carrier’s EDGE network as their home. And starting on January 30th, T-Mobile is going to offer additional support to its [...]
Apple has long been under fire for worker conditions in the Foxconn factories in China, but the Apple has promised to take action to rectify the situation in an internal email. Details about worker conditions in the factories which produce the iPhones and iPads we love to buy have been the subject of a monologue as well [...]
T-Mobile USA, the lone carrier of the big four national carriers in the States to not offer an iPhone, is listing the all recent iPhone models as having a ‘poor experience’ on its 4G HSPA+ network. At a cursory glance, that makes sense as Apple’s GSM iPhone models aren’t compatible with T-Mobile USA’s 3G or [...]
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, [...]
There was a time when jailbreaking your iPhone meant that you were breaking the law. Prior to a ruling in July of 2010, it was, in fact, illegal to do such a thing. That ruling though, which was made by the United States government, dictated that jailbreaking an iPhone or rooting an Android device was [...]
We’ve reported that Apple had sold 15.4 million iPads and 37 million iPhones in the company’s first fiscal quarter of 2012, which included the holiday shopping season. So how exactly did a Tim Cook-led Apple perform and just what does those numbers really mean? Let’s do the math and translate these whopping sales numbers. For starters, [...]
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 [...]
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12 iPhone Photography Accessories – Lenses, Stands, Filters and More To Enhance Your Photos
Apple made a lot of shutterbugs happy with the camera upgrades in the iPhone 4S — more pixels and a bigger sensor means an even better “best camera” to carry everywhere. Want to take the iPhone even further than that? With some additional accessories and apps you can turn this device into a mobile photo and video studio worthy of your enhanced skills.
Droid RAZR MAXX First Impressions and Unboxing Video
The Droid RAZR is just months old, but Motorola has already seen fit to introduce another mmber to the RAZR family, the Droid RAZR MAXX. The Droid RAZR (review) was known for a super thin design and Kevlar back, but it lacked in the battery life department. We saw 11-12 hours of battery life in [...]
The Next Nexus: What It Needs to Stay Ahead of the Pack
Late last year, Google and Samsung released the third rendition of the Nexus smartphone. The first of course was the HTC-made Nexus One which arrived in 2010 to great fan fare. Then, in late part of 2010, the Samsung-made Nexus S launched which eventually became available in two variants, the regular Nexus S and the [...]
iHome iB40 Headphones: Decent Sound at Budget Price
If you’re looking for a budget set of headphones that still produce decent sound and rich bass, then you should give the iHome iB40 Headphones a look. They’re comfortable, have an understated look, and produce good sound for the money. I hate ear buds! When I’m around the house and want to listen to some music [...]
Droid 4 Review: Incredible Keyboard, Awesome Speeds
The Droid 4 is the most recent of Motorola’s Droid line. The original Droid kicked off the Android revolution on Verizon, so it is good to see that the company is still thinking of users who want a physical keyboard. The Droid 4 marks the first time Motorola has included Verizon’s super fast 4G LTE [...]
Samsung Series 7 Slate Review: First Impressions
These days whenever someone mentions the word “Tablet” visions of the iPad or something similar dance in their heads. Not that long ago a tablet was something quite different: a Windows-based slate computer. Since the rise of the new idea of the tablet there have been a few Tablet PCs trying for relevance in an [...]
