Articles Posted in the " iPhone " Category

  • Hardware Agnostic Smartphones?

    Hardware Agnostic Smartphones?

    NOTE:  This blog post is based on a conversation we had about the future of smartphones on Real Tech for Real People, in episode 56 “The LT Episode”.  Give it a listen, and let us know what you think. Since...


  • Real Tech for Real People Ep 53 — Obeying Moore’s Law

    Real Tech for Real People Ep 53 — Obeying Moore’s Law

    This week Tony and I tackle the big issue:  Should broadband pricing obey the law?  Yes, some have argued that broadband pricing is in violation of the law–and we rip that idea apart. In addition, Tony shares his thoughts comparing...


  • Real Tech for Real People, Episode 51 — ANDROID

    Real Tech for Real People, Episode 51 — ANDROID

    I am slowly working to catch up on posting some of our recent “Real Tech for Real People” podcasts.  Episode 51 was where I revealed that I had made the switch to an Android phone, having decided to purchase the...


  • iOS 4.1 Giveth, but mostly Taketh Away (from 3G)

    iOS 4.1 Giveth, but mostly Taketh Away (from 3G)

    By now everyone has heard that Apple has released the latest version of their iPhone operating system, the iOS 4.1. Jobs showed many exciting new features, and promised bug fixes, which he said including the poor performance issues experienced by...


  • A Camera for the iPad!

    A Camera for the iPad!

    I posted the donation button on my blog here last Thursday (admittedly poor timing, since I was sincere–it was NOT an April Fool’s Day prank!)  I have received a small amount of donations and for that I am quite grateful....


  • Review: Mophie for iPhone 3G (and 3Gs)

    Review: Mophie for iPhone 3G (and 3Gs)

    I am rather late to the party for getting the Mophie for my iPhone, but I am here to tell ya, it has been a God send!  The Mophie Juice Pack Air Case and Rechargeable Battery for iPhone 3G, 3G...


  • Matt upgrades to iPhone 3Gs–Cust Svc Win (and AT&T to get a Droid clone!)

    Matt upgrades to iPhone 3Gs–Cust Svc Win (and AT&T to get a Droid clone!)

    UPDATE: I had to update the video, editing out someone who requested to not be included in the video.  There is no truth to the rumor that he (or she) is part of the witness protection program. Matthew made the...


  • “Killer” products or “Transformative Devices?”

    “Killer” products or “Transformative Devices?”

    My brother and I had a recent discussion over the word “Killer” as it is applied about, or to, Apple products.  I am sure you have heard it before.  “The iPhone will kill the Blackberry.”  Or, “the Android phones (or...


  • Time to Upgrade an iPhone? Recorded on the zi8

    Time to Upgrade an iPhone? Recorded on the zi8

    I finally received my Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera (Target had them in stock, and on sale! Go Target!)  I really am enjoying it, and I am even “digging” the Raspberry color. Matt and I had a chat in...


  • We are sooooo close…

    We are sooooo close…

    We are so close. I have decided it is time for me to talk about my vision of portable or handheld devices.  But first, a little history. I came that reluctantly to the computer world.  My father was an electrical...