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New iPhone TV Ad Addresses Sports Fans

A new iPhone 3GS ad is airing, and it is also available for immediate viewing over at Apple’s website. Titled “Avid,” the new TV spot is targeting sports fans who may be interested in using some of the apps available in the App Store to improve their sports routine. The showcased apps are Golfshot:...

27 August 2009
03:10 GMT

8GB iPhone 3G S Almost Confirmed

Apple appears to be gearing up for replacing its 8GB iPhone 3G with a 3G S model carrying the same storage capacity, reports say. Screenshots of a Rogers Wireless report yet to be posted, as well as an 8GB iPhone 3G S reference from another Rogers web page, should be enough to confirm that an 8GB version of Apple&rsq...

10 August 2009
10:33 GMT

The Features You Only Get with iPhone 3G S

Upon introducing the fresh iPhone 3G S last month, Apple described the device as the fastest and most reliable iPhone yet, citing key OS 3.0 features such as Cut, Copy and Paste, MMS (available later this year), Spotlight Search, but also device-specific enhancements like a built-in digital compass for instant naviga...

9 July 2009
10:49 GMT

ProClip Intros Car Mounting Solutions for iPhone 3G S

ProClip USA, Inc. has announced a series of device holders targeting Apple’s new iPhone 3G S specifically. The padded or adjustable holders with tilt swivel, charging/USB cable or pass-through connector have been designed to securely mount the iPhone 3G S to car, truck and SUV dashboards and consoles. ProClip h...

9 July 2009
06:04 GMT

iPhone 3G S Unlock & Jailbreak Now Possible

With the release of two separate hacks for targeting iPhone 3G S devices, owners of the new Apple handset who wish to use its features to greater extent can now unlock and / or jailbreak it. Softpedia, however, does not condone such practices. By using the jailbreak tool known as Purplera1n released by GeoHot, the C...

7 July 2009
06:04 GMT

Entire Music Video Done on iPhone 3G S

You’d never believe it if a friend told you that Reyna Perez’ latest music video, “Love Love Love,” was entirely shot (and probably even edited a bit) on the new iPhone 3G S. But, with such video capabilities touted by Apple, no surprise her fiancee (who is also the producer of the video) came...

7 July 2009
05:10 GMT

iPhone 3G S Jailbreak Available - Purplera1n

A blogger going by the name of George Hotz has posted what looks like the appropriate tool to jailbreak an iPhone 3G S. Going by the screen name of George Hotz or GeoHot, the author of the Purplera1n tool reveals that the method is currently supported on Windows platforms only, while Windows 7 is not compatible with ...

3 July 2009
06:20 GMT

Apple Kind of Admits iPhone Overheating Issues

While Apple hasn't officially responded to the overheating claims over its new iPhone 3G S, the company behind the Mac operating system has posted a Support article outlining some of the causes for this potential issue. The warnings go out to both iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S users. In the respective piece, Apple ...

2 July 2009
09:39 GMT

iPhone 3G S Beats Palm Pre in New Smartphone Ratings

Consumer Reports reveals that the new iPhone 3G S has topped its new smartphone ratings, citing strong performance in everything but voice quality. The device has also scored points for its superior display, top-notch multimedia, navigation, Web browsing, and battery life, the report says. “The iPhone 3G S top...

2 July 2009
08:49 GMT

Apple Airs New TV Ads - iPhone 3G S

Apple has started airing new TV ads for its most powerful iPhone yet, the iPhone 3G S. The fresh ads emphasize three of the newly added features, one of which works across all iPhone models, as well as iPod touch devices, thanks to OS 3.0. “iPhone 3G S is the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet and we think peop...

2 July 2009
04:35 GMT

iPhone 3G S Badly Overheats

Over the past two weeks, it has been revealed that Apple’s iPhone 3G S suffers from overheating issues. Perhaps not all handsets are faulty, but, certainly, the issue exists with some devices, several reports have confirmed. White iPhone 3G S models, for example, get so hot that the plastic case on the back tur...

1 July 2009
06:48 GMT

Apple Was Most Visited Hardware Site in May

According to The Nielsen Company, Apple brought more than twice as many unique visitors to its website in May than Hewlett Packard. Apple's Web site saw 55.7 million unique visitors last month, a research carried out by Nielsen showed, and the iPhone 3G S seems to be the main reason for the huge figures. The gra...

30 June 2009
05:29 GMT

iPhone 3G S Goes Swimming, Films Pool Bottom

A guy dropped his iPhone 3G S in a pool while shooting a video. It’s not the actual dropping of the iPhone that surprised us, but the fact that it kept recording through the whole adventure, and worked well even after the incident. Reportedly, the iPhone in question still works flawlessly to this day. It seems ...

29 June 2009
09:08 GMT

Apple Posts iPhone 3G S Availability Page

Apple has posted a web page targeting potential iPhone buyers who may want to check the availability of the fresh iPhone model at their local store. The page is directly linked to Apple’s internal point-of-sale system, which allows for updates at each store on a regular basis. “iPhone 3G S Availability. ...

29 June 2009
05:09 GMT

iPhone 3G S Can Be Hacked, Says Dev Team

The restless, code-savvy individuals forming what is known as the iPhone Dev Team can confirm that the iPhone 3G S is just as exploitable as previous-generation models. Owners of the new handset will be able to get their hands on the jailbreak and unlock tools soon, the team reveals. Softpedia, as avid readers should...

26 June 2009
04:31 GMT

iPhone 3G S Is Even Faster than Apple Said

The people at Medialets decided that similarities between the way the iPhone, the G1, the Palm Pre and desktop computers browsed the web could be put to good use. The Internet veterans put the handsets to the test to reveal that Apple was more than right about its new iPhone’s speed, and more. “The common...

25 June 2009
09:43 GMT

Wizard Media Notes Increased iPhone Usage on its Network

By comparing the weekend of June 19 with the previous June 12 weekend, Wizzard Media Network saw an increase in audiences using the iPhone to request podcast episodes of 29% in the U.S. and 27% worldwide. The results have been directly influenced by the release of the iPhone 3G S. “We expected to see a surge ...

25 June 2009
08:36 GMT

How Much iPhone 3G S Costs to Make

iSuppli's Teardown Analysis Service popped open the shell of an iPhone 3G S to learn what new parts could be found in the new device, as well as their price. The tear-down revealed that Apple’s iPhone 3G S cost roughly $180 to make, with the highest-priced part being pinpointed as the Multilevel-Cell NAND ...

25 June 2009
03:27 GMT

iPhone 3G S Passes 1 Million Units Sold, Apple Says

According to the latest news around the Web, Apple managed to sell more than 1 million iPhone 3G S devices during the first three days of the phone's availability. Although analysts expected for only a number of 500,000 units to be sold in the first weekend, it seems that the new iPhone iteration has performed m...

22 June 2009
09:52 GMT

iPhone 3G S Goes Live, Activation Issues Surface

The newest iteration of Apple's iPhone, the iPhone 3G S, was released on AT&T's airwaves on Friday, and it seems that a lot of users have already lined up to get their own unit, which also resulted in the appearance of the first issues. According to some customers, the main problem they faced was related to...

22 June 2009
03:44 GMT

'Hundreds of Thousands' of Pre-Orders for iPhone 3G S, AT&T Says

Wireless carrier AT&T hasn't unveiled yet any official numbers regarding the pre-order status of the newly launched iPhone 3G S, the third iteration of Apple's mobile phone, nor on how the sales went during the first day of availability, yet some estimations are already available. AT&T Mobility President Ra...

20 June 2009
05:48 GMT

iPhone 3G S Launching Today

Today, Apple will release its latest iPhone model, the iPhone 3G S. The new device is almost identical to its predecessor, but packs under-the-hood enhancements, such as a better processor, more memory, a better camera and a digital compass. All these features, as well as the original ones, go hand in hand with the r...

19 June 2009
08:07 GMT

MMS System Requirements for iPhone 3G / iPhone 3G S

Earlier this year, Apple revealed that iPhone OS 3.0 supported MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service). With the release of the new OS version, all iPhone 3G users should finally be able to employ the service. However, in some areas, and for some iPhone models, MMS is not / not yet available. Thus, the company has posted ...

19 June 2009
06:36 GMT

iPhone 3G S Dissected

The people at RapidRepair have gotten their hands on an iPhone 3G S and popped it open. The site also offers a step-by-step, do-it-yourself guide to open the iPhone 3G S, although it’s recommended to let Apple’s technicians take care of this “dirty” business. RapidRepair begins by pinpointing...

19 June 2009
05:53 GMT

Get a Free Upgrade to iPhone 3G S with NextWorth Trade-In Program

NextWorth, a company that specializes in trade-ins and recycling, has announced a new trade-in program for customers wishing to cover their costs for upgrading to the new iPhone 3G S. The company claims that owners of an iPhone 3G can cover the entire costs of upgrading to the new device, and even have some money lef...

18 June 2009
10:35 GMT

No Support for Pre-Pay iPhone Users, AT&T Says

It seems that the long-expected and praised iPhone 3.0 software won't be such a great thing for every iPhone owner who uses AT&T's network. According to the company, the update might not go so well with the handsets that work on a GoPhone plan on its airwaves, and it also says that the upcoming iPhone 3G S ...

18 June 2009
08:32 GMT

AT&T Announces New Pricing for iPhone 3G Early Adopters

After learning that customers have been complaining about its upgrade policies regarding the ready-to-be-launched iPhone 3G S mobile phone from Apple, AT&T announced on Wednesday that it would offer special prices for the existing iPhone users on its network. According to the carrier, those who already have an iPhone...

18 June 2009
05:48 GMT

AT&T's Network Unable to Fully Support the iPhone 3G S

According to the latest news on the Web, wireless carrier AT&T might face some difficulties when it comes to providing the necessary support for the upcoming iPhone 3G S. It seems that the handset includes some functionalities that the operator is not ready to support just yet, such as multimedia messaging and &ldquo...

17 June 2009
05:59 GMT

iPhone 3G S to Cost $998 in Italy

It seems that the latest iteration of the iPhone will not be so cheap upon arriving to Europe, or at least to some of the countries on the continent. According to a leaked document on Vodafone's roadmap, mobile phone users in Italy will be able to buy the iPhone 3G S for a whopping €619 ($860) for the 16GB ...

17 June 2009
04:05 GMT

Official iPhone 3.0 IPSW Still Not Out

It’s been June 17 for quite some time now, and no word of iPhone 3.0 being released officially. Admittedly, Apple never said anything about a certain hour of the day, but the company generally offers the updates soon after the clock strikes 12. Yesterday, Softpedia reported that Apple had already placed iPhone...

17 June 2009
02:44 GMT

iPhone OS 3.0 Available for Download

For one reason or another, Apple has uploaded the iPhone OS 3.0 Software Update to its servers, making it available for free download to anyone using a web browser. Appropriately labeled “iPhone2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw,” the file is roughly 300 megabytes in size. iPhone and iPod touch owners are advised...

16 June 2009
05:41 GMT

No MMS for iPhone 2G with OS 3.0

Although numerous members of the Apple community are aware of this fact, it may be worth noting that first-generation iPhones, also referred to as iPhone 2G (in contrast with the 3G nature of the second-gen iPhone), will lack support for multimedia messaging – MMS. Earlier this year, Apple introduced what was ...

16 June 2009
04:28 GMT

iPhone 3G S Video Recording & Editing Detailed

Announcing iPhone 3G S, Apple revealed that users would not only be able to shoot videos with the device, something that isn’t possible with the current versions of the iPhone, but that they would also benefit from amazing editing features, all on the go. iPhone 3G S owners will have their own video-editing stu...

16 June 2009
03:36 GMT

FAQ PDF Emerges with Important iPhone 3G S Info

A report offering a “compilation of the changes and preparations” noted ahead of the iPhone 3G S launch includes important information about the new device, including features, pricing, and more. As Sofpedia noted earlier, iPhone fans should pay particular attention to what the iPhone 3G S brings that OS...

15 June 2009
07:02 GMT

iPhone 3G S Pre-Orders Already Sold Out

It seems that the latest iteration of Apple's iPhone, the iPhone 3G S, will become a very popular mobile phone quite soon, as the latest news on the Internet point towards the fact that the users in the US already placed orders for the entire pre-order stocks at the AT&T stores across the country. This means tha...

15 June 2009
05:35 GMT

iPhone 3G S Not Much Better than iPhone 3G

Those of you considering to spend your savings on the iPhone 3G S, IF you are even eligible for the $199 upgrade, should think again. If you are happy with the offerings of your current iPhone, it may be useful to know that iPhone 3G S doesn’t pack all that many “new” features. Nope, iPhone OS 3.0 d...

15 June 2009
04:05 GMT

AT&T: the Same Data Rates for iPhone 3G S Too

It seems that AT&T does not intend to lower the data plan rates for the upcoming iPhone 3G S, although it seems that it wishes to extend the exclusive contract with Apple and dreams at the same sales levels. The reason for which the data plans will remain the same is simple. “We’ve been very happy with ou...

13 June 2009
06:10 GMT

Why Apple Didn't Talk iPhone 3G S Processor, RAM

While Apple was more than happy to disclose the fresh features available with the new iPhone 3G S at WWDC '09, the company has been rather shady about its hardware offerings, particularly CPU speed and RAM. Reports now say that Apple's new iPhone model packs a considerably faster processor, as well as more ...

11 June 2009
08:15 GMT

iPhone 3G S and Palm Pre Go Head to Head

The highly anticipated Palm Pre was launched about a week ago on the airwaves of Sprint and, although the performance of the handset during the first weekend of sales was a record for the company, it can not be compared to the sales the iPhone saw when it came to the market two years ago. Moreover, only two days afte...

11 June 2009
04:26 GMT

iPhone 3G S Gallery

As many of you have already heard, Apple has introduced a new iPhone model recently. iPhone 3G S (for speed), is touted by its makers as “the fastest and most powerful iPhone yet.” Some may have expected the device to be different not only inside, but also outside. As it turns out, Apple did nothing to ch...

9 June 2009
15:10 GMT

Pre's Launch Was a Success, Over 50,000 Units Sold

The Palm Pre went live in the US three days ago, and the first reports on how the device performed during its first weekend in the wild show that the launch was a success. As expected, the reports on the number of units that were sold on Saturday and Sunday differ a lot, yet it seems that they all place it somewhere ...

9 June 2009
03:30 GMT

Apple Introduces iPhone 3G S

WWDC '09 was the time and place Apple chose to unveil “the fastest and most powerful iPhone yet,” the iPhone 3G S. According to the Cupertino-based company, the next-gen device sports improved speed and performance, with longer battery life, a 3-megapixel autofocus camera, easy-to-use video recording...

9 June 2009
02:46 GMT

Apple WWDC 09 Event Coverage

Apple has kicked off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference today, with a keynote address delivered by the company’s SVP of Worldwide Product Marketing, Phil Schiller. As expected, Apple pulled off some great stuff recently, and shared it all with WWDC attendees. As usual, the company cited an increased nu...

8 June 2009
15:26 GMT


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