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Steve Wozniak uses a hacked iPhone [video]

Steve Wozniak co-founder of Apple admits using a jailbroken iPhone and supports "hacked" applications. Steve Wozniak: Born:  August 11 1950 Location:  San Jose, California, USA Occupation:  Computer Scientist / Electrical Engineer Children:  three Net Worth:  estimated at 45$ million US Website:  www.woz.org

Next Generation iPhone is in testing phase

Mac Rumors received word from Pandav, creator of the iPhone application iBar that they have spotted usage records for the next generation iPhone. The firm providing analytics for the iBart application PinchMedia, allows Pandav to see what devices its applications are running on Pandav. Hence, Pandav noticed an identifier for “iPhone 3.1” in their logs. Just to tell you that the iPhone 3GS hardware identifier is “iPhone 2.1” so this means that the next-generation iPhone is already being tested...

Smoking near an Apple Computer will void your warranty

It’s no surprise to any of us that smoking is bad for your health but the question is, is it also bad for your Apple computer? A few Apple computers owners in different parts of the US claim that there Apple Care warranty was voided because of secondhand smoking. Is this a joke??? Well, these 3 Apple enthuses appealed there cases to Steve Jobs himself. Guess what they lost!!! Does smoking in front of your Apple computer create biohazard which will void your warranty? Derek, one of the “vic...

Welcome to Apple’s jewelry line [pic]

Lady's and Gentlemen let me introduce you "iEarring", Apple's new jewelry line. Funny thing is that it's not a lie, the iPhone and Mac jewelry part that is. If you’re looking for that perfect gift for your loved one who is geeky, why not get him/her an iPhone "home button" earring? Folks at PowerBook Medic have been repairing Mac Books and iPhone for a while now to have an immense collection of unused parts. They have decided to make jewelry from them as seen in the pictures below. ...

PinPhone, the Best iPhone clone on the planet

There have been numerous attempts to clone the Apple iPhone since its popularity but none of them can compare to the PinPhone 3GS "as they call it in China". The PinPhone 3GS is the closest you can get to have the look and feel of a real iPhone, without of course the Apple OS or iTunes compatibility. I have to hand it to makers of the PinPhone though; because they have paid a lot of attention to make its OS as close as the Apple's as possible. Now the question is: will this perfect iPhone...

Facebook update finaly here for iPhone and iPod Touch

The long waiting Facebook update to version 3.03 for the iPhone and iPod Touch is finally here. What's new in tis version (just to name a few): Landscape mode See your upcoming and RSVP Upload videos from your 3GS iPhone Upload photo to any album Complete photo management (create albums, delete albums, delete photos, delete photo tags) Change your profile picture Zoom into photos See mutual freinds Become a fan of pages Quickly call and texte your freinds And many more...

Apple iPhone holds 17.1% of smartphone sales worldwide

Apple iPhone sales keep crawling up while leading smatphone seller, Nokia crumbles according to Gartner Research today, as they reviewed the Q3 sales results. As per Gartner Research: Apple’s worldwide smartphone share reached 17 per cent as iPhone sales totalled 7 million units in the third quarter of 2009 following the continued rollout of the iPhone 3GS in new countries. Its ASP is holding steady and sales in the fourth quarter should be even stronger as Apple starts selling in China, th...

8X telescope for the iPhone 3G/3GS [video]

USBfever has announced an 8X telescope for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. I keep getting amazed at these gadgets that come out for the iPhone it's incredible! Twist the front ring of the telescope for manual focus and close up objects from afar 8 times. It also comes with a stand so you can take pictures or shoot a video if you like. Of course you can't compare the picture quality to a professional camera with a huge lens in front but for $28.99 USD it's a toy for anyone interested in amateur ...

Memo warns us of new malicious iPhone hack

For the third time now in less than a month, jailbroken iPhone's are being threatened by malicious code. Only this time it's not just a warning on your home screen nor a wallpaper change. As per the security firm Intego, this new threat named "iPhone/Privacy.A", will actually infiltrate your device to steel your contacts, text messages, e-mail address...basically anything in the iPhone storage. At this point in time, we have no information of iPhone's infected by this malicious code. You can ...