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5 Questions to Consider Before Buying an iPad

5 Questions to Consider Before Buying an iPad»

Apple begins accepting preorders for the iPad today. I know you are jittery with anticipation, but before you go place your order, please consider these 5 questions that will help you make an informed purchasing decision: Can the iPad replace my personal computer? In ...

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Sign the Petition for an Open App Store on iPhone [Video]

Sign the Petition for an Open App Store on iPhone [Video]»

Apple has removed countless apps from the App Store. Satire, sensuality and simplicity have all been purged from the listings at one time or another. The App Store is a walled garden that is becoming increasingly difficult to penetrate. But it doesn't have ...

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7 Simple, Yet Sweet Games in the App Store

7 Simple, Yet Sweet Games in the App Store»

I don't care much for complicated role playing games that require you to complete missions and figure stuff out. Some of the best iPhone games are the single-purpose, mindless games that are challenging yet don't require much thought. I have too many things ...

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How to Find an iPhone App Developer [iPhone Q & A]

How to Find an iPhone App Developer [iPhone Q & A]»

This post is part of the iPhone Q & A series. If you have a question, send it over. Catherine writes: Are there app program developers that you would recommend? I have heard from a couple of them (one who wrote in on your blog) ...

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iPhone Jailbreak: The Ultimate Guide

iPhone Jailbreak: The Ultimate Guide»

Update (Jan 2, 2010) This iPhone Jailbreak guide has been completely renovated to reflect better, and more current information on how to Jailbreak iPhone. What is iPhone Jailbreak? In short, Jailbreak is the process of hacking an iPhone to free it from Apple restrictions. Because ...

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Feb 9, 2008 | By iPhoneChris | Tags: , |  Comments 3

If you get rid of an old iPhone and upgrade to a new 16GB one, AT&T makes you go through the entire activation process all over again. (…)

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Jul 4, 2007 | By iPhoneChris | Tags: , |  Comments 1

Hacker Jon Lech Johansen, most famous for his work decoding copy-protected DVDs, has discovered how to activate the iPhone “without giving any of your money or personal information to AT&T.”

The process involves downloading his Phone Activation Server v1.0, but Jon says that the application “will not do anything unless you understand the magic numbers as well as add the hosts entry.”
Most of us probably don’t understand what that means, but there are a bunch of comments on his blog asking him to elaborate, so if you’re interested in this, you might want to keep an eye on that post.

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Jul 2, 2007 | By iPhoneChris | Tags: |  Comments 0

If you’ve yet to buy or activate your iPhone, you might benefit from these 5 iPhone activation tips, based on advice given to me by a helpful AT&T employee working in the activations department. (…)

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Jul 2, 2007 | By iPhoneChris | Tags: , |  Comments 1

About 2 percent of iPhone buyers had trouble activating their phones because of a server overload at AT&T, reports the Washington Post. (…)

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Jun 29, 2007 | By iPhoneChris | Tags: , |  Comments 13

Believe it or not, I had to drive back to the Apple Store today to exchange my new iPhone for another. (…)

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Jun 27, 2007 | By iPhoneChris | Tags: , , |  Comments 4

To lessen line waiting time and avoid overworking already-frazzled AT&T employees, Apple is letting you activate your iPhone and choose your rate plan via iTunes. (…)

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Jun 13, 2007 | By iPhoneChris | Tags: , |  Comments 0

Apple said in an email yesterday that an iTunes Store account will be required to set up the iPhone. (…)

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