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The Latest in iPhone Apps

By Stan Kermin

It's hard to believe that only a year after the iPhone app store opened its doors on the web that nearly 60,000 iPhone apps have been created. Some serve important purposes. Others aren't worth the battery juice they'll sap.

Here are a few iPhone apps worth noting. Try a few on for size and see how they fit.

1. Hey Where Are You? While nobody likes to have everyone knowing what they're doing all times, this iPhone app helps you get connected to important people like family and friends to let them know what you are doing. Asking and answering the question, "Hey, where are you?" users can keep each other up to date on their comings and goings. It's a lot easier to get the crowd out to happy hour if they know you are already there? Like many of the iPhone apps available, this one helps you stay connected.

2. Print and Share. Most printing intents end up as pipe dreams. Sure, I'll get you that photo of us at the beach, as soon as I get home, power up the computer, find the photo in billions of computer files, hit print and then actually remember to do all that instead of falling asleep watching Leave It to Beaver reruns like I always do. The best intentions usually end up shelved unless we act right away. With the Print and Share, your iPhone is connected right to your printer. Have it start printing before you even get home. It takes a few steps out of the procrastination process, delivering results even before you make it back to your pad. It's one of the better iPhone apps available.

3. Read it later. Usually, we find the most interesting material on the web when we least have time to read it. That's why the Internet can be such a great source of time suckage as we find stuff we need to learn but always at the wrong time. Like many iPhone apps that make information easier, Read it Later allows you to save these web pages in your phone for further browsing. Don't have time to read about tips for a bigger tax return during the middle of a big deadline? Read it Later allows you to save pages to your iPhone so you can read it at more convenient times, while you're waiting for your hair care appointment or stuck at the DMV with nothing to do.

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iPhone Apps You Won't Believe

By Henry Rinkle

Real software development for the iPhone might lag behind, but iPhone apps come to the rescue. With over 50,000 iPhone apps being developed every month, it's impossible to keep up on them all. Some will streamline your life, and you'll wonder how you ever got by without them. Others will leave you wondering why anyone even bothered. Here are a few iPhone apps that are worth their hype.

Pageonce Personal Assistant - Have difficulty keeping up on all your accounts? Need to check stats and finances far away from your desktop? This iPhone app keeps all your account information on the same page. You get absolute access to all your online accounts, from investments to banking to your frequent flyer miles. Instead of juggling a dozen or so sites, the Pageonce Personal Assistant does it all with one application for easy convenience.

Fring - Really, once you've got this app, you'll never need an IM tool again. This app includes Google Talk, Yahoo, Skype, MSN, Twitter, ICQ, plus VoIP calls over Wi-Fi if your minutes are low while you are spending the afternoon in a bar or coffee shop. While many iPhone apps are devoted to a particular site, this one streamlines them all into one universally.

Routesy - You can't live in the big city without this baby in your pocket. It's a great way to keep up on train and bus schedules, as well as tell you what to take to get where you need to be. It works even better than the computer, simple and quick. Get the information you need with this smart but efficient iPhone app.

VNC Lite - Want to turn your cell phone into your computer? VNC Lite allows you to view and fully control your computer from your cell phone, providing you are on the same network. If you thought that laptops as thin as children's storybook was as it could get, this beauty puts your desktop in the palm of your hand to make it even better. Some iPhone apps let you connect to your computer. This app practically is your computer.

Bloom - Take Brian Eno's generative ambient music and recreate the experience, and what do you have? Bloom. You drop your fingers on the pastel screen to make simple loops and create your own music, perfect for dancing fingers. This is one of the few iPhone apps that have been created that lets you get creative too.

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How Can I Get A Free IPod Touch?

By Andrew Goodman

Free iPhones for you and your family? Sounds too good to be true doesn't it? The latest craze sweeping the internet is affiliate marketing, and it's building up quite a head of steam. There are of course sceptics, but those who have been getting involved seem to be happy enough, and the affiliate sites themselves seem to be growing in number. They promise iPods, iPhones, digital cameras and PS3s to 'members' who sign up for a trial promotion, and get others to do the same. Are these sites for real, are they a scam and how can they afford to give stuff away for nothing? Read on and I'll explain.

What is affiliate marketing and how does it work?

Affiliate marketing is a means of incentivising referrals to websites, a way to get people to get other people to sign up to trials. It might be an ad (like google adwords), or a promotional link banner through your website. It's a bit like a sales commission for doing work on their behalf. If you put a link to another website on your website and someone clicks through it and then signs up to that product or service, you will get paid a commission for bringing in customers. Normally, this is a fairly small amount, but in some cases the stakes are much higher

How can they afford to give away iPhones, PS3s and digital cameras?

It's easy to understand when you study it a bit. To claim your 'free' gift, you need to join up to a site such as kudosnetwork or freebiejeebies (for UK, USA and Canada) and sign up to a promotion such as an online film rental trial. Once you've done this, you select a gift that you want which will have been attributed a certain number of referrals. The higher the number of referrals the higher the value of the gift. Say you needed 18 referrals for your gift, you would need to get 18 people to sign up via your link. By the time your 18 friends have managed to get 18 more friends to sign up, the site has 324 customers, by the next 18, that number has risen to 5832. In a very short period of time, the numbers stack up very quickly, making a lot of money in commission for the site owner.

Advertising is not cheap, and when the consumer is paid instead of the advertising company, it adds up to quite a lot of nice free 'stuff'. Of course they say 'free', but there is time involved although little or not money leaves the hands of the savvy. Hence the appeals to youngsters (who tend to have lots of the former and rather less of the latter).

What's in it for the site owner?

Considerable amounts of money, of course. He needs you, however, to make the wheels turn - the reason he comes up with salivating prizes to get you off your bum selling on his behalf. You are charged with the job of working out which of your friends would be interested in such a scheme, and more importantly which of your friends wouldn't, and you keep pushing to reach your goal like a salesman after his bonus (iPhone). Meanwhile Mr. Site Owner sits there taking a commission for every sale her gets, and passes on a residual to you in the form of your gift. His marketing is clever, and as you can see, he is doing very well out of it.

But if everyone completed their referrals, would the site lose money?

It is possible that if everyone suddenly did complete all their referrals, that the site might temporarily be out of pocket, but they would raise the amount of referrals required to ensure that they are always making a profit. As you come at the bottom of the chain, you are the last to get paid, so to speak, so know that the sites always have cash, and that's how they honour their contract with you, and give you your iPhone. Also remember, it pays for them to keep their reputation sweet amongst their agents (you guys), as without you and your clever efforts, they are nothing. Can they really afford to go around making promises they can't keep? Not for long, and these sites are alive and well and have been for some time, so it appears they've got the balance right.

What about the advertisers?

It is possible that if everyone suddenly did complete all their referrals, that the site might temporarily be out of pocket, but they would raise the amount of referrals required to ensure that they are always making a profit. As you come at the bottom of the chain, you are the last to get paid, so to speak, so know that the sites always have cash, and that's how they honour their contract with you, and give you your iPhone. Also remember, it pays for them to keep their reputation sweet amongst their agents (you guys), as without you and your clever efforts, they are nothing. Can they really afford to go around making promises they can't keep? Not for long, and these sites are alive and well and have been for some time, so it appears they've got the balance right.

So, is affiliate marketing worth getting involved in?

Yes, absolutely, categorically, and for all parties involved. Is it free? Not completely, but if you are wily, it won't cost you a penny, just some time and some clever thinking. Find a list of people want a new iPhone themselves, and get them signed up ASAP.

Examples of two UK based affiliate marketing sites for you to check out are: kudos network and freebiejeebies. Click on the links below to visit the sites. And Good Luck!

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iPhone Apps You Can't Live Without

By Stanley Brasen

Will your phone read you 18th century love poetry as you go to bed at night? With the right choice of iPhone apps, it's possible. Iphone technology achieves the impossible every day, from streaming your entire CD collection to finding the lowest hotel rates in Brazil, all in the palm of your hand.

The fact is that the iPhone is capable of so much that even hard core techies will admit that not all of it is worth doing. Some iPhone apps aren't worth the time to bother, while others dramatically improve your life. The following iPhone apps, however, are worth the rave.

Yelp- Lost in the city and can't find a good bar or restaurant? Give it your best Yelp. This iPhone app will help you find nearby bars, restaurants and banks, though you might not want to hit them in that order. You get the location, directions, and even more. Yelp will offers thousands of reviews from regular Joe users, not just the New York Times. You can also try Urban Spoon, which offers similar services to find eateries.

NYTimes- Speaking of the New York Times, the paper that sets the curve in journalism makes its voluminous editions easy to stream using the iPhone. You can find stories by the section of each day, or view the most popular stories to find out what New Yorkers are gabbing about. The text is surprisingly easy to read on screen, backed by full-color photos. It's a unique application. Almost no other iPhone apps stream entire media publications to your phone.

Stanza - Stuck waiting for a train without a book? The Stanza puts every classic novel in the palm of your hand, as well as any book you can find in their large array of public domain files. You can even add lengthy Word of PDF files and edit your term paper on the train. This is one of those iPhone apps that appeal to a wide range of age groups and careers, from college students to federal attorneys. Don't expect to find Healthcliff's Just for Laughs in their public domain, however, if you can't get your reading tastes out of the third grade.

Jott - Does the iPhone's digital keyboard cramp your mind? Jott can transfer any voice mail into a text to save you the trouble of typing. Ideal for text messaging, Jott keeps all that button pushing from driving you insane.

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On How To Decide On Your New Ipod Car Adapter

By Max Groom

For people that are tired of listening to the radio or constantly using cds, many choose to use their ipods in their cars. It can be a great way to listen to the music you want to. But if you want to do this, you need to find an ipod car adapter. There are a lot of different types and they can be used in different media docks, so you have to pay attention to what you are purchasing and read the boxes thoroughly.

There are various ways that you can get your ipod to play music in your car. The easiest way, if you don't mind spending some money, is to just purchase the ipod car adapter that has been specifically created for installation into the car. This is the most convenient option if you are looking for an adapter for your own car. You can find them on plenty of popular shopping sites and also at the electronics store, allowing you to compare brands and prices.

But if you are looking for an adapter for a car you don't own, perhaps consider some other options. If you want something that you can use in other cars or for stereos at another point, consider a radio adapter. They have a decent price and they are easy to work with. However, if you are in an area where you do not have decent radio reception, you are not going to have the best sound quality available.

Do you have a cassette tape player in your vehicle? Try a tape adapter instead. You can make use of the rewind and fast forward buttons for skipping songs in this case. This can be a useful option, which you wouldn't have if you used the radio adapter. The other great part is that you will not have any sound issues like you would with a radio adapter.

If you have a CD player, you have an option similar to what is available with the tape adapter. However, for this, you would have to remove your stereo and plug your ipod in with RCA adapters into the port found in the back of the stereo. Two sides are in RCA jacks in the stereo and one side is in your ipod in this scenario. In addition, RCA adapters for ipods are usually really cheap.

Regardless of what you pick, you should consider whether or not it will work properly with the type of car that you have. Most adapters will list if they are universal or compatible or not. Also consider the other uses of the ipod car adapter that you may be purchasing.

In the past, if you had an ipod car adapter, it was mainly only to play your music in your car. However with new technology and other options, you can also charge your ipod from many of the same adapters while you are driving and listening to your ipod on the road. Sometimes these type of adapters can cost more, but they are worth it for people that are concerned their ipod might run out of battery life during long times on the road, or people that just want their ipod constantly charged. Consider all of the options available and try to pick what will give you the best sound quality for a decent price.

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Speak To All Drivers: Get An Ipod Car Connection

By Max Groom

A common looking item these days is the iPod. These media players are a popular device. They are completely portable. An exciting option available to vehicle owners is the car connection in which the iPod can be played over the vehicles speakers. Many people agree that radio commercials and advertisements are boring, long winded and irritating. Many people say there are too much talk and not enough music on the radio. The iPod car connection can give the driver the freedom to listen to whatever music they would prefer to listen to while they are driving.

A connection between the car's sound system and the iPod is a car connection. As stated earlier, the driver can listen to the iPod's music library over the car's speakers. There are different types of car connections. Some have better sound quality than others. The different types of connections also come with different prices as well as different sound quality.

A highly recommended approach to the car connection is the iPod smart cable connection. This connection is basically a box connected into the compact disk changer jack. A message is transmitted to the radio and the iPod. Models vary and some have an LCD display that can be put on the dash or in the glove box.

This system is expensive but does not require professional installation. It produces an excellent sound quality. It costs typically over one hundred dollars and sometimes can cost over two hundred dollars. A vehicle owner needs to determine what they are willing to pay or can afford with regards to an iPod cable connection.

Another way to make a car connection is through an antenna direct connection to a FM modulator. The vehicles' antenna fits into the rear of the modulator and the plug from that fits into the rear of the radio. These connections cut the signal. Sound quality is better and getting a professional to install this is a good idea. It typically will cost between thirty and seventy five dollars.

A cassette adapter is an inexpensive way to make a car connection to the iPod. The tape is put into the cassette player in the vehicle. A wire is on the tape and the end is placed in the iPod jack. This system costs between ten and twenty dollars. This adapter will only work with vehicles that have cassette players. Many newer models do not have the players.

There are many types of iPod car connections. These connections can range in price from ten dollars to well over two hundred dollars. Many of these cheaper connections will result in poor sound quality. At least the vehicle driver can listen to the music they love on their iPod but through the vehicle's speakers. The top rated connection is the iPod smart cable connection. A vehicle owner who is interested in listening to their iPod in their vehicle should research the topic. Decide which type of option is best for the vehicle and proceed to get the best car connection they can. It is good to know that there are many options available to the vehicle owner.

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How to Get a Good Deal on the iPod Nano This Christmas

By Joel S Sinclair

Every year there's always a good range of electronics available and this year is no different. However, as we approach Christmas it's the time of year when everyone wants the best deals. The new iPod nano is probably one of the best deals available and because it's available from a wide range of online and offline stores, you can pretty much guarantee that you will get a good deal.

There are probably well over 100 large online stores that stock the new iPod and this is because it's one of the most popular gadgets available right now. It works for both adults and children and is simply one of the best music players there is. However, if you want to get a good deal you'll have to do a lot of price comparison.

There are lots of options to choose from and you may find it difficult to make up your mind. Well, if that's the case then you should read on to learn how to choose the right products for your needs. You will also need to set yourself a budget so that you don't overspend.

A lot of companies offer iPod accessories along with the iPod in a sort of package deal. This will cost more but it could be better value for money - and iPod accessories are great stocking fillers. Before you go shopping, it's a good idea to learn a little more about the iPod and what features are available.

The latest iPod nano is available with 8GB or 16GB of space and it also has a camera so that you can take photos and upload them to your computer or keep them with you on your iPod. There are a lot of features on the new ones and they're great as gifts because they are something that will last a long time.

When you go shopping for an iPod, just be sure that you set a budget and work out where all the good deals are. You'll need to do some price comparison before you buy anything and just make sure that you're aware of all the major stores that stock them so you can get yourself a good deal.

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Ipod Update Would You Need One

By Max Groom

iPod say the name and mostly everyone knows what you are talking about. An iPod is a combination of a portable digital media player and a hard drive created by Apple Computer. The original iPod was the size of a deck of cards. Now the different types have different types of screens and they are different sizes. There are iPod updates that can be completed periodically so the user has the latest software from Apple.

There are four different models of iPods. There are the iPod Classic, iPod Nano, iPod Shuffle and the latest, iPod Touch. They all offer music listening abilities. However only a few models of iPod offer video viewing capabilities. One of the units can hold up to forty thousand songs in its music library. For a fee, a user can download music at the iTunes store.

Occasionally there are iPod updates provided by Apple for the systems. Some of the updates are free and some have a charge. Updates obtain new software from Apple which in turn allows the system to operate for the user better.

For instance, the iPod Touch is offered an update for about five dollars. This update offers the user many different features such as shake and shuffle. The user would give the unit a gentle shake and the unit will shuffle the songs to something else in the library. Another feature that would be added is the automatic hook up to wireless internet service.

One of the other features of the update is the ability to install parental controls on the unit. A parent can monitor what their child is viewing on the internet and block things they do not want them viewing. There are many more applications that the unit will be able to do.

Apple offers periodic updates for the iPod systems. The owner can hook the iPod to the computer and open the iTunes store. The iTunes store will automatically search for updates for the user's iPod. It will suggest updates as needed.

iPods are one thing most people have. There are many different types of iPods. They can just play music, play music and videos or do many other things such as have the ability to use the internet. Occasionally these iPods will need software updates. These updates allow the unit to obtain new information from Apple that will only enhance the users experience.

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Screen Protector for Mobile Phones

By Andrew Benford

In our modern world, mobile phones have become an essential accessory. They are now a major part of everyone's life. Especially those people who have busy lives, or love gadgets.

How many mobile phones have you possessed that were knocked, scratched and dropped? A mobile phone screen protector is an often overlooked, but very useful, accessory. Take good care of them, protect them from wear and tear, and your mobile phone will continue to look good, work well, and keep it's value.

Screen protector mainly protects the screen of your mobile phone. The name says it all. A screen protector is made of clear plastic with an adhesive on the back which sticks on the screen of the mobile phone.

Some mobile phones appear to have a screen protector when bought. But these are often just packaging material. The screen image is degraded through it, and it will come off after a short time. If your mobile phone is a touch-screen or requires a stylus, you will find that you need to remove this to operate it effectively.

For those people who have purchased a more sophisticated device, such as an iPhone, Pocket PC or Smart Phone, the screen is more prone to scratches. A tap or run from a fingernail or stylus can often leave a scratch which cannot be removed. A good durable screen protector will stop your device from such problems, whilst also delivering a clear image.

Aside from scratches, mobile phones also collect dust, grease and fingerprints. It seems easy enough to wipe it clean with a short sleeve or lint free cloth, but this often just results in the grease and dust smudging and blurring the screen. A good screen protector can be removed and washed, or even repel dust and grease. You may also wish to consider a protector that covers the back and sides of your mobile phone.

Mobile phone screen protectors are usually inexpensive compared to other mobile accessories. So there's really no reason you can't get one for your phone. Besides, the cost of the screen protector is just a very small fraction of the cost of your mobile phone.

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Five Great Puzzle Games For The iPhone And iPod Touch

By Eric Meister

The iTunes App Store is, without a doubt, full of puzzle games. Some are looking to jump on the bandwagon of Tetris copycats, while others present a match-three style. All attempt to challenge the iPhone gamer. We want to give you a glance into five new iPhone puzzlers competing to grace your screen.

Cross Fingers, by Mobigames, introduces gameplay where players must refit wooden shapes into preset slots. There are two types of shapes, light wood and red wood that must be dealt with. While light wood pieces slide and stay in place, red pieces must be held in place as other pieces are arranged around them. If players let go prematurely, the red shapes will return to their previous location. This clever feature grants Cross Fingers its name. Fingers must be twisted in order to hold the red piece in place while other shapes are reordered to solve the puzzle.

Bringing a bit of a physics theme to the table, Pocketball is a puzzle game that is built on the Box2D engine. The goal in this game is to guide balls into specific pockets in each board. Influenced by gravity, balls are drop from above and must be aimed around the board by ropes. Players draw ropes between pegs to bounce balls in a sort of geometric maze. As the puzzles progress, obstacles are introduced that complicate things. Bombs will destroy balls outright, while gravity wells pull balls toward oblivion. Arrows can work for or against players as they push balls around the screen when touched.

IUGO Mobile Entertainment's Implode is made up of 60 levels of building structures begging to be brought down violently. The game presents itself in a neat chalkboard style where buildings are drawn with only their support beams showing. Players must utilize bombs and dynamite to destroy buildings in each level. The resulting rubble needs to be lower than a horizontal dotted line in order to pass the stage. Upon completion of a level, players are awarded a letter grade determined by a number of bonus factors. There are Explosion Points, Height, Difficulty, and Unused Bomb bonuses. After adding all these factors up, a total payout it granted. Receiving an A+ grade is very difficult, which we believe adds some replay value to the puzzles. Progressing through the levels of Implode will introduce new characteristics and obstacles needing to be overcome.

Dr. Knizia's latest puzzle Monumental takes place in a Mayan setting, with a pair of 3 x 4 grids. A solid column separates the grids. This column fills with rectangular stones, which must be shuttled either left or right into the grids. Each stone has a distinct color and number of symbols upon its face. The goal is to fill rows on either side of the center column that match as many distinctive features as possible. Ideally, you would want to have three red stones with one bird on each, for example. This would earn an excellent score for matching colors, symbols, and number of symbols. Of course, it will be rare to match across all three elements. If you can place stones with the same symbols in a row, even if these are a blue, red, and yellow stone, or two stones with two birds and one stone with three birds, these still qualify as symbol matches. You also score points if you match an identical pair in a row, regardless of what is contained on the third stone. Broken stones without symbols will appear, too. These can only match by color.

We don't want to leave out word puzzle games. Wordigo fits this genre nicely as it pressures players to creatively build words while undergoing a strict seven minute time limit. This brings a level of complexity and brevity to each game session. Wordigo houses eight word puzzle board that all require horizontal and vertical letter tile placement. The layout may remind you of a Scrabble board with many empty areas. Players must reach the goal of cleverly building words using the limited selection of randomized letter tiles. Succession to the next word path can only be had by completing the current path. The scoring system can be positively influenced by proper vowel placement.

These are just a few of the latest puzzle games in the iPhone App Store that caught our attention. Whether you choose one or all of them, we feel each boasts a handsome interface and gameplay elements that will satisfy puzzle fanatics the world over.

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Get Better Ipod Accessories For Car

By Max Groom

IPods are the newest way to enjoy your favorite music. Since they are so popular, there are many accessories that you can buy for them. If you need iPod accessories for car then you can just look online. They are very easy to find and if you look on the internet then you can buy them for a lot less money than if you buy them in the store.

Many people are now using their iPods in their vehicles. This means that there are a lot of iPod accessories for car available. There are many items that can make your iPod easier to listen to and can also keep it much safer.

One of the most popular items that are available are battery charging adapters so that you do not run out of battery before you get home. When you are taking long car rides these are essential to keeping your favorite music going for the entire ride. Most iPod batteries do not last that long so these are great things that you should really invest in.

There are many customizable iPod holders that are available to buy for the car. These help the iPod to not slide around while you drive and get ruined. Your iPod will be much safer in the car this way.

Docking kits are also great to invest in. They will also help your iPod from getting damaged and they will also help you reach it easier in your car. Dash mounts are also great for helping you to get good access to your iPod while you are driving.

You can also get special protectors for your iPod so that your iPod does not get broken or damaged. They come in many color and styles and can be customized any way you want them to be. They can easily be clipped onto your pocket or your purse. Some are even water resistant or water proof so that you don't get it damaged with water.

Being a fairly large investment, you don't want your iPod to become broken or destroyed. Protect it as best you can with great iPod accessories for car and other vehicles. Just go online and research all of the different accessories that you can buy. Find a website that has low shipping and handling and fast shipping. There are so many on the internet that are very reputable websites. It is really worth checking them out.

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Ipod Car Accessories For All Sorts Of Ipods

By Max Groom

Even when in the car anyone can use an Apple iPod. There are a number of different iPod car accessories that can work with iPods for any car. These accessories can help with many different things for an iPod's performance. These include holding an iPod, charging it and getting the iPod heard through the car's speakers.

One of the most valuable accessories to use is an FM transmitter. It works to help with connecting an iPod to an electrical outlet used in a car. This transmitter attaches to the iPod through its microphone outlet. An FM frequency is set up through the transmitter to help with getting the iPod to be heard. As a result of this the iPod can be heard through an unused FM frequency in one's area.

Getting the transmitter controlled can be easily done thanks to the display that it can work with. With this a digital display will work to help with controlling the frequency the transmitter works with. When the proper frequency is set the user can tune to that frequency to hear the player.

A car charger is another useful car accessory. Here the user can plug the charger to an electrical outlet and then attach to the iPod to it. The battery charging outlet on the iPod will work with this accessory too. A charger can even be used alongside an FM transmitter. With these two an iPod can be played on long trips as it charges while being played.

Being able to get the iPod properly held in a car is important. It helps to see what types of holders can be used. There are some holders that can use clips to attach onto an A/C vent in the car. Another works with an adhesive that helps to get it attached to a dashboard. Each of these accessories will work with different types of iPods.

No matter what type of accessory is used it will help to see what accessories work with certain models. IPods of different generations can handle different accessories. Some iPods that are smaller in size like the Shuffle or Nano may need their own accessories. Some accessories can work with the iPhone.

These are all iPod car accessories that can be great for any vehicle to use. They can help with getting an iPod to be used in a car. They can also work with different types of iPod systems. All of these are useful for anyone who wants to use an iPod when on the road.

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Frbiz.com Reports China Unicom Bullish On IPhone Sales

By Tian Li

China Unicom, the nation's second largest cell phone carrier, said it expects nearly 10 percent of the third generation (3G) users in the country to switch to Apple Inc's iPhone in the next couple of years.

Tian Wenke, general manager of corporate business department of China Unicom,said that the smartphone has already evoked good interest from business users. "We expect nearly 10 percent of China's 3G users to buy iPhones," Tian said at an industry forum in Hangzhou.

The number of 3G users in the country is expected to reach 16.2 million by the end of next year, according to figures from research firm Wireless Intelligence. Li Yizhong, minister of the industry and information technology, had earlier said China plans to have around 240 million 3G users by 2012. On Tuesday China Unicom Chairman Chang Xiaobing said he expects iPhone to become China's best-selling smartphone.

Unicom was reported to have sold fewer iPhones than analysts' expectations after its debut last month, raising concerns that the high prices may deter customers from buying the smartphone.

According to the company, an iPhone without a service contract costs as much as 6,999 yuan ($1,025) in China, compared with $299 in the United States. The product will be free when customers select a two-year service plan that costs 886 yuan per month.

The company had signed up only 5,000 iPhone users after the first two days of its debut last month. In comparison, nearly 1 million units of the smartphone were sold in the first three days when the latest model was launched in North America and Europe in June. China Unicom also feels that if it were to price the iPhone lower, then users would buy the handset, but run it on the network of its rival carrier China Mobile, which has a nearly 70 percent share of China's mobile market.

An analyst from one of the world's biggest market trackers feels that sales of iPhone are expected to touch 60,000 to 70,000 in China this month. He expects iPhone to account for nearly 5 percent of China's smartphone market by next year. "But the product's further growth will be largely limited due to China Unicom's high pricing," said the analyst, who declined to be named.

Since its debut in 2007, iPhone now has a 17.1 percent share of the global smartphone market in the third quarter of this year, according to research firm Gartner. That makes it the third largest cellphone provider after Nokia and Blackberry maker Research In Motion (RIM). China Unicom had 1.02 million 3G subscribers as of the end of October, the company's Hong Kong-listed arm said in a regulatory filing on Nov'.

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Groovin' Blocks Brings Clubbing To The iPhone

By Eric Meister

Are you ready for your next match-three app purchase? Seriously? These days you can browse the App Store without tripping over four or five of these match-three games. So, no one is arguing that the iTunes App Store needs another game riding the coattails of hits like Bejeweled. However, Groovin' Blocks is nothing of the sort. Zoo Games has positioned Groovin' Blocks as more of a jam session than a run-of-the-mill puzzler. With success as a Wiiware title, Groovin' Blocks rides off its own success into the world of iPhone apps.

Spending some time with Groovin' Blocks is like hittin' up your favorite clubbin' scene. OK, enough with the apostrophes. Seriously, if you're a fan of techno beats and pulsating lights you'll probably like this app. Yet, if rhythm is its soul, puzzling is its heart. Laid out in a Tetris-like format, players are made to arrange stacks of colored blocks within an empty room. Matching touching colors of three or more eliminates those blocks, freeing up space for those jiving on down from above. Building off this idea, Groovin' Blocks introduces multipliers and powerups into the mix. Multipliers are obtained by hitting the down arrow simultaneous to a beat vibe scrolling in from both sides of the screen. When a multiplier is activated, it remains active as long as the player continues to nail beats when dropping block into place. Powerups are awarded as blocks with special power symbols on them are place with a beat. Some powerups increase the value of nearby blocks while others explode blocks around the powerup holder.

50 levels are included in the game, all being arranged by songs. The goal to open locked levels is to reach certain scoring achievements through matches, powerups and multipliers. When entering the playing arena, the choice of difficulty is presented -- either Casual, Experienced, or Hard. Each song is noticeably different from the last and all seem to have a happy, yet trippy, Nintendo feel to them. The UI is easy enough to navigate but we would like to see more flushed-out text box graphics. They seem too default gray looking. No online scoring system is available as of yet but we think Zoo Games will probably add one soon enough.

Groovin' Blocks is definitely not your run-of-the-mill match-three puzzler. While it is Tetris-like at its core, the app offers enough surprises along the way to make it stand out in a night-club crowd. For its current price of $1.99, we recommend you take a look at Groovin' Blocks if you feel like bustin' a move in the grocery store waiting line.

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Rock Band For iPhone Gets Standing Ovation

By Eric Meister

Rock Band, the wildly popular music game that has been causing a stir across the nation for some time now, has been released by Electronic Arts into the app store. With its near-console quality graphics, varied song selection, and spot-on controls, Rock Band cranks the fun dial to 11.

There are three game modes offered in Rock Band: Quick Play; Word Tour; and a cool Multiplayer mode where players can join friends online or over Bluetooth to rock out a party. All the available tracks are categorized by difficulty level. Some are fairly easy while others take it to a nearly impossible level. Once a song is chosen, it's time to pick up and instrument; Drums, Bass, Guitar, and Vocals are all available. Each song has its own difficulty setting (easy, medium, or hard) which offers increasingly more difficult tapping constraints. Within World Tour mode, players will experience the highs of traveling to Boston, New York, Seattle, Paris, and Moscow. With the exception of Boston, all the venues are locked at first. Leaderboards are available online but a Facebook connection is required. While playing online, two friends can play the same song separately using different instruments. Both scores combine to total the final scoring. Real-time play can be had using Bluetooth, which we found to be a lot more fun. Achievement statistics can always be viewed in the World Tour menu. Fans will gather to see you play as you travel on tour.

Graphically, the game is very impressive, even on the small screen of the iDevice. Bass and guitar require you to tap on pick-shaped spots at the bottom of the screen as notes stream vertically down a fretboard. Band animations play in the upper part of the screen. Tapping as the "notes" cross the target mark will earn you points and keep the song in tune. If you miss notes, the instrument sound will drop out and you'll hear pick scratching noises. Long streaks of successful notes earn multipliers and greater points. Flicking the iDevice at the appropriate time puts you into overdrive. When using drums, you'll still see notes streaming down a fretboard, but you'll be tapping objects that resemble drums at the screen bottom. Missing notes on drums results in drumstick sounds. Vocals are a bit different. You're still required to tap, but the notes stream horizontally across the screen. If you miss enough notes, the song will stop completely and indicate that you've failed.

Sounds, of course, are terrific. There are 20 CD quality songs of a good variety, including songs from bands such as Blink'2, Foo Fighters, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Motorhead, Joan Jett, All-American Rejects, Smashing Pumpkins, and more. There is a music store available in-game that allows you to purchase pairs of songs for $0.99. Controls utilize tapping, with the occasional flick for overdrive. In our experience, the controls work flawlessly.

Replayability is very high, as it can be quite difficult to play through a song without missing a single note. It's also a flat out fun game to play. There are some similar games in the app store, most notably the Tap Tap Revenge series and the Guitar Rock Tour series. However, neither have the full package that Rock Band offers, and both feel a bit more forgiving than Rock Band. For the fullest, most demanding music tapping experience on the iDevice, Rock Band is top dog. Priced at $9.99, it will cost significantly more to own this game than its competitors, but die hard fans will find that it's worth it. Rock Band shreds a 5-star solo in the palm of your hand.

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HTTP Video Streaming For iPhone

By Amanda Lizmal

Apple announced the new features of the iPhone OS 3.0, that the iPhone would be capable of streaming video and audio directly over HTTP. Apple also advertised HTTP streaming as a feature of QuickTime X, the update of its media architecture coming in Snow Leopard. What it failed to explain, at least publicly, is how this streaming would be accomplished. Fortunately, Apple submitted its proposed protocol last month to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) in the hopes that it will become a ubiquitous standard.

For the last decade, Apple has been selling QuickTime Streaming Server, which uses an RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) server to stream live or rebroadcast video feeds to viewers. Apple uses this technology to stream some of its own live events. However, despite offering royalty free streaming and also delivering it as an open source project, QuickTime's RTSP streaming server hasn't gained the traction it was once expected to achieve. A large part of this is due to the fact that RTSP traffic is blocked by many firewalls, making it difficult to deliver streams reliably. The audio and video conferencing used by iChat also relies on RTSP, causing some users frustrating problems for the same reason. Getting RTSP video streaming to work on the iPhone would be even more difficult, as it routinely moves between mobile and WiFi networks.

Enter HTTP Live Streaming. The basic mechanics involve using software on the server to break an MPEG-2 transport stream into small chunks saved as separate files, and an extension to the .m3u playlist specification (.m3u8) to tell the client where to get the files that make up the complete stream. The media player client merely downloads and plays the small chunks in the order specified in the playlist, and in the case of a live stream, periodically refreshes the playlist to see if there have been any new chunks added to the stream.

What's next? The obvious followup is to add support for HTTP Live Streaming in Apple TV, allowing for HD streams direct from broadcasters, facilitating the ability to only pay for channels you want to watch, skipping around the local cable monopoly while gaining access to content they don't carry. The same content would also be accessible on the iPhone, a desktop PC, or any other device with the capacity to play modern video codecs. And that's why Apple is not supporting Mozilla's efforts to use the obsolete Ogg Theora on the web, which lacks silicon support for hardware acceleration on mobiles and appliances.

The real benefit to HTTP Live Streaming is that the server can maintain multiple versions of the clips in different formats. This allows an iPhone user with a WiFi connection to negotiate a higher quality version of the video than if only EDGE were available. Even better, the phone can renegotiate a higher or lower quality dynamically if it improves or loses signal. This enables the watcher to experience the best video quality possible at the current bandwidth available, continually optimized as new segments are requested. Unlike Microsoft's Smooth Streaming trojan horse for Silverlight, HTTP Live Streaming works with any playback client on any platform and does not involve a layer of DRM, although it does support encryption, allowing broadcasters to limit access to their content. Because support is built directly into the iPhone's embedded QuickTime player, users don't even need to download apps for every broadcaster or channel; content creators can simply publish their feeds within a standard website, and iPhone can access them just like a desktop client. Other phones can similarly support the same interoperable standard, providing a leg up for mobile platforms with less commercial attraction or no ability to run real applications, like the Palm Pre.

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Download These iPhone App

By Scott Prince

While I'm not such a big fan of the way my iPhone handles calls, I have to say that the games make the phone worth owning. There are some incredible games that go way above and beyond anything I've ever seen on a cell phone.

These provide hours of fun and some of the games are simply addicting. While there are thousands available for download, some are for free and others require some money for purchase. I generally like to stick with free games, so the three games that I mention here will all be free ones. Anyway, here are my favorite three iPhone games.

If you've never played Paper Toss, I would recommend downloading it. It's a free game, so you have nothing to lose by trying it out. All you have to do is take a crumpled piece of paper and throw it into a garbage across the room.

What makes the game hard is the fact that a fan influences the direction of your paper toss, making it harder to get it into the garbage with each level. This makes it a lot of fun as you try to build a streak.

Have you ever played that game in a bar where you have to touch the differences between pictures? If you have, you'll probably enjoy ESPN's game, which is just like this. It's called Camera Man and you'll basically be doing the same thing, only on your phone.

This game might keep me occupied more than any other. Sometimes I'll sit down for hours at a time with this game.

The last one I'll mention is a challenging game called Scramble. You're basically asked to make different combinations of words by connecting letters, and you get points for each word you create. You can also play against friends, or against a lot of people online at once.

Try any of these games out. Based on their overall popularity, I have a feeling you'll enjoy them very much.

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Overview Of The Work Bluetooth Headset

By Liam Nelson

There are many different styles to choose from when a person is selecting a bluetooth earpiece. Over the last few years manufacturers have advanced the use of the devices to individuals who use mobile phones, workplace users, and many other uses.

Using a earpiece for a n office environment requires very little adjustment of the phone system that is in place. A simple adapter that is attached to the telephone enables the use of a bluetooth. In addition some offices are adapting bluetooths to desktop computers for use during web conferences and training sessions.

The bluetooth earpiece has proved to be a cost effective methods for providing quick and efficient customer service without paying someone to sit by the phone and wait for it to ring. An individual that was once required to stay near a phone is now able to move about an office and answer the phone from the location they are at.

By incorporating the regular use of a bluetooth device into the position of receptionist that role has now been expanded. A receptionist is now able to retrieve documents or materials from anywhere in the work while talking to a client and provide answers to questions that, in the past, required that the individual be placed on hold for several minutes.

This also increased their ability to respond to questions which needed documentation to answer. A receptionist could be talking and walking to the documents at the same time without putting an important client on hold.

With a bluetooth headset an workplace staff member can walk up to thirty feet away from the telephone and still maintain clear communication with the caller. The earpiece does not require extra accessories to function properly. It can be worn comfortably throughout the day and comes with several different ear pieces so that the user can select the one that will be most comfortable for them.

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Himfr.com Reports IPhone Will Be On Sale In China Next Month

By Tian Li

Market research firm iSuppli said Apple's launched iPhone mobile phones in China, are expected to help lift the 2010 and 2011, global shipments of smart phones to grow.

In 2010, the global smart phone shipments are expected to grow from 184.2 million to 235.6 million, in 2009 to 2010, a growth of up to 27.9%. In 2011, it will grow to 334.1 million, a growth of 41.8%. In 2008, the global smart phone growth rate of 20.6% in the global economic recession in 2009, is expected to slow down 11.6%.

But troubled mobile phone market, it is still contingent a fairly rare bright spot. In 2009, global handset shipments fell 12.3%.

"China Unicom in the fourth quarter of iPhone handsets sold in China's move marks the beginning of China's smart phone market, Ming-gun start," iSuppli senior analyst TinaTeng said, "iPhone's arrival will force rival China Unicom, China Mobile launched their smart phone products and applications store, which all have helped to promote China's smart phone market. "

According to iSuppli estimates that in 2010 China's smart phone shipments than 2,120 million units in 2009 grew 42.5%, reaching 3,020 million units, is the fastest-growing country.

The next few years, China is about to undergo is much higher than in any other parts of the world's smart phone shipments in high-speed growth period. In 2013, the place smart phone shipments will grow from 1,670 million units in 2008 to grow to 6,360 million units, the annual compound growth rate of up to 63.6%.

In mainland China, is actively deploying 3G networks, operations, also contributed to the rapid growth of smart phones.

Smartphone into maturity

Another push factor in the success of smart phones, is the world gradually become more mature the product supply chain.

"Smart mobile phone market has grown from the initial period of the past, entered a new stage, for equipment manufacturers, service providers, semiconductor suppliers, platform suppliers and other industries a key chain manufacturers, presenting a huge opportunity for development , "Teng said.

"Global have been widely deployed 3G networks, the coverage of broadband service more widely, and a variety of mobile devices for the development of multimedia applications are already in place.

Because of all these efforts, carriers will provide a competitive information services, as well as the more active in the subsidy program to reduce the price of smart phones.

In addition, in encouraging users to upgrade, the carriers and mobile phone brand manufacturers are working to provide consumers with more mobile value, rather than just selling hardware.

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Fantastic Musical Ringtones For Your iPhone

By Thom Yarborough

If you're done exploring your iPhone by now, then you're probably looking for ways to make it even more exciting. While there may be hundreds of games and apps to make that happen, there's also something more and that's more than just fun, it is also an interesting change for your iPhone and that's called Ringtones. Though all phones can support ringtones, ones played on the iPhone surpass all phones in terms of sound quality; and that's all thanks to some awesome engineering from the folks at Apple!

Once you download a ringtone, you have to save the ringtone in your computer, drag it to the iTunes Ringtones folder and then sync your iPhone. Once you do this, the ringtone gets added into your iPhone immediately. Here are some fantastic ringtones which you will surely want on your iPhone.

There are several websites that direct you on how to convert MP3 files to the format required for the iPhone, there are also few websites that let you download them directly in the required M4R format. And websites like www.free-ringtone.cc let you download your favourite ringtones and transfer them your iPhone without a fuss.

There are plenty of categories on this website where ringtones can be found, but one of the most popular one would be the musical category. When you click on this category, you will be surprised by the sheer number of ringtones that can be found there in just music.

This category features popular artists such as Rihanna, Akon, Chris Brown, and Jonas Brothers to name but a few. Of course, any list would be incomplete with the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and there plenty of his chartbusters here which you can play on your iPhone. The quality is good, the ringtones are free, so what are you waiting for? Don't waste even a moment more. Check them out!

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Download Movies to iPhone 3G from Trusted Sites

By Davion Wong

So many sites out there are offering free downloads. These sites have different types of stuffs like music, games, videos and so on. Some gadgets can only allow you to listen to music, watch short videos and play games. The iPhone 3G will not only allow you to do all these 3 stuffs, you can also download iPhone movies and watch them on your gadget whenever you wish to.

iTunes is a famous download store. If gets flooded with download requests everyday. Many users from different parts of the world would like to download movies to iPhone 3G and most of them prefer to use this site. It can deliver quality materials and you can also rest assured that you are free from different types of risks.

Amazon, iPhone-Xpress and WalMart are other sites besides iTunes that you can also download from. Whichever site you wish to avail yourself of the services of, take means to find out if they are reliable to begin with.

If you want unlimited iPhone movie downloads, you may need to become a paid member of a particular site first. This means you pay the required membership fee, but the great thing about this is that you can have as many downloads as you want without having to pay anything else.

Although you can also download movies and more from free sites, nothing can give you a better experience downloading movies to iPhone when you choose to download from paid sites. You can expect a high quality of downloads from paid and reliable sites, and you can sit in total confidence, knowing that your system will not be infected with viruses or malicious programs like spyware and malware.

Some sites operate illegally. They may be free but they are not accredited by the law. The government keeps on finding ways to track these sites. Sometimes, they will claim that you can download movies for your iPhone but upon examining the site closely, you will find out that the claim is not true. For this reason, it will serve you best if you will go for the ones that are operating legally. At least, you won't be going for hypes.

Before making any download, make sure that the files are in a format that your iPhone can read. There are cases, you see, when you will need to convert the files first.

There are so many reviews written online about the trusted sites where you can download movies to iPhone 3G. It will serve you best if you will read them so that you will get ideas on how each site works and if their members are happy with the services they give.

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Wacky Tones And Alerts For Your iPhone

By Thom Yarborough

These days people want more than just fancy ringtones, they also want fancy SMS tones! So you shouldn't be surprised the next time you hear something out of the ordinary alerting your friend about an incoming SMS. What you could do instead is, get ahead a few steps and get yourself some really cool and out of the world SMS tones for yours iPhone.

There's a really cute SMS tone of a baby lisping, announcing that you have received an SMS or even the annoying and quite irritating tone which announces in a sing song voice, 'I've got a text and you can't see it'!

That's not all. There are hundreds of such options here which will surely make your friends burst out laughing every time you receive a text message. You can get a message announcement from Yoda, or even the crazy chipmunks and better still, Scooby Doo also!

There are messages that scream and those that announce a new arrival with a wolf whistle. Oh, and did you know? You could even get Mr. Bean to announce a message for you! The list just goes on and on and doesn't seem to make you feel bored or tired at all.

Now in the very group, you can even set tones for different kinds of alerts on your iPhone! It could be used for an alarm or even to announce someone's birthday as a reminder or an important event!

There are so many such SMS tones and alerts that your creativity could be put to use by downloading these tones for your iPhone and using them in all the suitable places! So what do you think about waking up to the sound of gun shots or being reminded about an anniversary by a policeman's siren? Like the idea? Wait no more!

Get these amazing SMS tones and alerts for your iPhone.

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Fantastic Sound Effects For Your iPhone

By Thom Yarborough

If you've always wanted to be different from others, then here's a way you can achieve that sense of distinction. Everyone you know has a cell phone, maybe it is an iPhone. Stand out from the crowd when your phone rings with some of these amazing ring tones that are based on cool and quirky sound effects.

You can startle people with some funny water falling sounds; it's real funny to hear. If you're a Formula 1 addict then the screech of burning rubber as the F1 cars race around the track will fit your mood.

You'll also find some really cool gun shot sounds from a machine gun or an AK 47 but that could be a little risky when you're at the airport so you might want to be careful with that or you could end up into some serious trouble!

There are fire sirens and angry cats vying for your attention while the sound of a sloppy kiss is sure to raise more than a few eyebrows when you whip out your iPhone and start talking moments after that!(we take no responsibility in those looks you will get- jk)

If you're not ashamed of the bare facts of being human, then you definitely won't mind some good old toilet humor! Do you need more explaining or does flatulence in the air and the sound of the toilet's flush do the trick? There are more bodily sounds to choose from so take your pick and gross out that regular user!

Sounds like burglar alarms, nuclear weapons warnings, birds chirping and train sounds are only a decimal of the kind and number of ringtones you can get for your iPhone. Make you like them with a preview by clicking on the listen option and then download them onto your computer. Right after, you can sync your iPhone through iTunes and transfer them.

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Theme Songs As iPhone Ringtones

By Thom Yarborough

There's a feeling of sweet nostalgia every time you listen to the theme song from your favorite TV series. It's a good way to remember all the fun times you had while watching it with your friends and family. Of course, apart from that these songs also have that something nice and melodious about them that makes you want to listen to them over again.

You can now simply duplicate those tones onto your iPhone and not just that, but as ringtones! So now every time you get a call, you here your favorite theme and who knows, you might just get a few head turns. No one could possibly resist the hypnotic notes of the Mission Impossible theme which became just an instant hit soon after its release! Or if that's defunct for you then you could try some added quirkiness for your phone with Mr. Bean or Pink Panther tones!

And if that's not how your talk, then there's the cool Sex and the City, CSI Las Vegas and the hilarious Office ringtones for your taste buds. It's always nice to pander to your kids a little and see the amazement on their faces when they hear the salty sailor voice they love so much, yes, none other then Popeye himself on your iPhone! Or even better the grey yet fun theme of the Adams Family. And how about the Smurfs? Who could resist them!

You'll find a lot of movie based themes here so all you need to do is take your pick and choose from awesome movie themes like Terminator, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, Transformers, Superman, X-Men and of course, the super sexy James Bond.

When you're done with all the ringtones you can possible find here, you're going to want a lot more ringtones than you need! But that's all cool because you don't have to pay a penny for these ringtones! And what cooler is that you can preview these rigntones before you download them onto your computer for your iPhone only before your approval. You can become super cool with awesome ringtones.

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Some Factors to Consider when making iPhone 3G Software Downloads

By Davion Wong

Nowadays, people no longer carry simple cell phones. More and more people are getting the best use out of their smart phones, such as the newest offering from Apple or the iPhone 3G. The iPhone 3G combines the functionality of a cell phone, digital camera, and a media player. With the advanced features of the iPhone 3G however, you will still need to get the necessary iPhone 3G software downloads to get the best use out of it.

The iPhone 3G was introduced after the iPhone Classic came to dominate the world of smart phones. It has excellent 3G speeds and can function as an assisted GPS. The iPhone 3G also works as a camera phone, video iPod, and has outstanding Internet capabilities like Wi-Fi and email.

While iPhone 3G has excellent functionalities, downloading the right software and apps is still very much needed. Applications and ring tones from your iPhone are readily available from many downloading sites, but you will still need to download them yourself. If you plan to download software for iPhone 3G, you can search for reliable sources online.

Itunes is an excellent place to download software for any avid Iphone user. You are apt to find a selection of quality software here. One thing you will need to prepare however is your budget. These software downloads come in a per-download price which means that you will have to pay for each download you make.

Not everyone can afford the expensive software available at iTunes however, which is why software for iPhone 3G is also available from other third party websites. In fact, there are membership sites that require only a membership fee, and not a payment per download you make.

Free downloading sites and sources all too often sound tempting enough, but if you care to look beyond its free offerings, you will see that most of these sites are not as professionally secure as they appear to be. It is best to exercise caution at all times, as the slightest mistake can put your iPhone 3G at risk with viruses, corrupting all your files.

This is why when going for sources other than iTunes, it is always best to do your research in advance.

The iPhone 3G is definitely one smart phone you can trust. You can get savings with your iPhone 3G software downloads.

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Most Excellent Ways To Unlock iPhone

By Vanessa Watts

Now days in the market you will easily find various new gadgets and equipments which are highly modern and are just apt to full fill the fast growing needs. With the improving technology smart gadgets are being launched in the market on the daily basis and one of them is the iPhone. The iPhone does not have a separate keyboard for typing, in place of that they have multi-touch screen which acts like a virtual keyboard for the phone.

Here in this article I am mainly going to tell you about some fantastic tips that would surely help you a lot in unlocking an iPhone.

1. Perform the GSM Unlock
One very good way through which you can unlock your iPhone is by performing the GSM Unlock. First you have to download and install Unlock.app, lockdownd and Cyber duck. After doing this go to your iPhone general settings set Auto-Lock to Never. After getting your iPhone IP on your local network, go to the Wi-Fi setting in order to complete the operation.

2. Jail breaking with iNdependence
Jail breaking your iPhone is very essential in order to write files. One very good tool that you can use for it is the iNdependence and iFuntastic. These are the two tools that would help you in Jail breaking.

3. Activation of the iPhone
Once you have installed iNdependence, next you need to activate your iPhone. The iNdependence tool will ask you, your iPhone firmware files. The rebooting would start and your phone would be activated. This is very essential step which is essential for the correct working of your iPhone.

4. SSH and Installer
After you have completed the installation, you need some more tools to fulfill your task. Some important tools that you need are the SSH which should b installed in your iPhone. You can get this tool easily from the NullRiver. I am sure you will definitely find this site.

5. Copy all the needed files
While you are login on your iPhone using the SSH tool you need to make sure that you do not make any mistakes while doing so. You can also remove your SIM from your phone, because it is not needed in this procedure. After you have done this you need to copy some essential files which would help you in unlocking your iPhone.

If you really want to unlock your iPhone then here above stated are some great tips that you must surely follow in order to achieve success.

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Dance Ringtones For Your iPhone

By Thom Yarborough

If you like to dance, then you don't need an excuse to dance; any form of music should be enough shouldn't it? Even if it is to invite someone else to join you, all you need to do is add some real groovy ringtones to your iPhone and dance away to stardom each time someone new calls. It needn't be just at a party, but you can dance your blues away at a bus stop too if you'd like to!

Dance to the late nineties hit, I'm a Barbie Girl when you're iPhone starts ringing and surely there will be a Ken somewhere waiting to sweep you off your feet. Some of the dance numbers include songs by popular contemporary artists like Shakira or Snoop Dogg.

This website, and in particular, this section has plenty of choices or you to choose your favorite ringtone from. You can listen to it first and then download it onto your computer to be then swiftly transferred to your iPhone via iTunes- easy as pie.

Killing me Softly, the haunting favorite of the 90s can be found here, though it's been remixed for a more contemporary dance worthy feel. The late 90s and early 2000s were the times of the most popular and loved dance music, what with the Macarena and the insatiable Enrique Iglesias, loved for his loveable beats, depth and intensity. It really is amazing!!

Browse long enough and you will also find classics such as Stayin Alive and Cher's Believe along with some songs of Robert Miles. The only problem arises when you want to download everything but can't because it's not practical at all. What will you do with so many ringtones at a time.. better start downloading!

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Funky Animal Ringtones For Your iPhone

By Thom Yarborough

For those fond of quirky stuff, there's a good chance of you enjoying surprising people with cool and interesting ringtones. In fact, it can be guaranteed that these ringtones will make people's heads turn or make them sit up and take notice even. Rigntones may have that gimmicky feel to them, but how they're carried off depends entirely on the users.

If you're into unique and different sounds, then you're going to enjoy these rigntones that play different animal sounds. You can keep a different sound for each person who calls you and so if there's someone annoying you can keep the mosquito tone as the ringtone for their calls and you'll never need to look into your iPhone again to find out who it. Swat that mosquito off just like he deserves it with this ringtone!

You can set the sweet sound of a bird chirping as your ringtone for someone really special, and smile a genuine smile each time this person calls. Sweet isn't it? And if you're looking for something funny, then you need to try the chicken rap ringtone. This neat mix of chicken sound s combined with an awesome chicken rapping his heart out is a sure laugh starter. And if that's cool, then you need to try the chicken diva ringtone based on the same lines and burst into a series of laughter!

How would you like to annoy someone? Set the catfight ringtone on your iPhone and watch the alarming results yourself. It's got a realistic take on how cats fight and it's sure to raise hackles.

If the 1992 hit 'I'm too sexy', was your thing then how about having it on your iPhone as a ringtone? It is going to be with a difference though since it has been sung by chipmunks! Nevertheless, if farm animals are what you like, then enjoy the goat bleating ringtone for your iPhone.

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IPhone Email Features And Benefits

By Greg Black

One of the advancements these days when it comes to technology is the fact that you can access the internet using your mobile phones. Because of this advancement, it will not be possible for users to conveniently access their emails online and of course their beloved social pages. Being entertained is also possible as they can also access the internet and stream through their mobile phones.

If you happen to have an iPhone, then it is very possible for you to set up your own iPhone email so that you can have access to your emails. With this, the various functions of your phone are greatly maximized.

So if you will set your iPhone email account in your phone, you will need to follow these steps. If this is the first time you are going to set your email account, tap the Mail icon on your iPhone or even iPod Touch. Another way to navigate is through Settings then select Mail, Contacts, Calendars. Now, you can tap Accounts.

Once you have seen the Account option, you just need to select Add Account. After selecting that option, you will be shown the option in setting up your mail. You just need to choose your account provider or account type.

After such, select the Add Mail Account button. Next is for you to simply put in your email address and fill it out together with your personal details like your name and other relevant account information before you opt to Save.

Indicate all the required serve information for your incoming and outgoing server, similarly for the folders of your mail. Once you are done saving all the related information, you will then be redirected to the main interface of the iPhone email.

The main requirement that you need to meet for you to be successful on the entire setting up process is for you to acquire an email account from an email host. You can stumble upon a lot of email host providers over the net and utilize it as an account for your email.

For as long as you would take the proper steps and follow the rules, the setting up of iPhone email can be really that easy. Nevertheless, it is still of great help if you can ask for the guidance of a local wireless provider nearest you so the possible charges that you might have to pay for won't totally shock you.

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Really Cool Games For Your iPhone!

By Thom Yarborough

The chances of you getting bored with an awesome phone like your iPhone in your hand are really close to none. But what do you do when you want to play a game but you're on your own? Not to worry, because there are plenty of games on iTunes for solitary play, and it may not be as fun as playing multiplayer games on the iPhone, but they still cut the mustard.

Who Said That?

If you're a movie buff and you can remember all those famous one liners then this game will be real fun for you. I5t's fast paced and you have to identify the movie with the dialogue give. You may not know all the movies, that's for sure and you can now see how good or bad you really are! There's also a bonus round in the game in which you can select the number of answer you think you will get right.

Analyze Handwriting

Analyzing handwriting has always been a fascinating pastime for many because it's hard to believe how a few squiggles on paper can actually say so much about your personality. Now you can see how much of it is true by downloading this iPhone app and entering the words or sentences they ask you to with the help of your finger or an appropriate stylus.

Free Letter Bug

All those who swear their hate for word games will turn tables once they've played this game. Not only is it great but you can enhance your vocabulary and even you spellings can be improved. In this game alphabets are scattered all across the screen in layers and the topmost layer is the active one, you need to make words and make sure you spell them correctly too. You get more points the faster you make the words and also get more points for longer words. To scramble the words you need to shake the phone.

Oh my word!

What a cool game this is! And not half as macabre as some of the hangman games you will find on the iTunes store. This one is far more easy on the eyes, but not easier to play. When you launch this game, you are given two words and a blank one in the middle. You have to guess the words based on the two words given, whether the word that you have to guess comes before or after either of these words. Requires plenty of logic and lateral thinking. Have fun!

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Amazing New Games For Your iPhone

By Thom Yarborough

Every single day new apps and games are added to the iTunes store where people can download some for free and others they might have to pay for. But the end result is that you are never bored when you have your iPhone with you. You can easily while away the time in an airport waiting for a flight as you play one of the many fantastic games on your iPhone. Check out some of these:

AAA Memory Game

Maybe you'll remember having played this with flash cards as a child; it's that games where a number of cards that can be paired with matching images and you need to remember where the other pair is. This games works on the same principle, the only difference is that here you'll have tiles lying face down with question marks on them and you have to select the right pair. With 16 levels of ascending memory, this is a great way to test your memory and even probably enhance it!

Action Dot 2 Dot

Join the dots, and reveal images and if you can do it real fast; then the faster you do it, the more the rewards you win. This awesome game has 125 levels, split between 50 arcade levels and 5 worlds; solve the game and the world is yours! You need to have good concentration while playing this game and it can even increase your overall concentration levels. You can choose between playing the arcade mode, the world mode or the simple quick play mode which has no levels and is perfect for a quick game!

Blowfish

When you see this game, your very first reaction will be an exclamation of how cute it is. This game has loads of cool visuals effects with a blue sea and bubbles and every time you tap on a blow fish it gets bigger and bigger and bursts when a prickly sea urchin comes by. You'll find that there are plenty of sea urchins and unlimited levels in this game! This one is just perfect for times when you're brain dead and don't want any strain on it.

Bungee Boy

Get hooked to this highly addictive game and become Bungee Boy for a day and swing from buildings to buildings in your city. Make sure you pop balloons on the way and keep away from the fire rings! This game has four difficulty level and no time limit! Have fun and keep playing!

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Smart Ways for You to make iPhone 3G Software Downloads

By Davion Wong

The iPhone 3G is undoubtedly one of the hottest cell phone models on the market today. If you are not keen on carrying your multimedia player and camera with you along with your cell phone, now you don?t have to. The iPhone 3G is a smart phone, camera, and media player in one. However if you must make the best use of your iPhone, you should make sure you have the all the iPhone 3G software downloads you need.

After the first iPhone was introduced in 2007, the iPhone 3G was unveiled in 2008, which boasts of amazing 3G speeds and assisted GPS capability. The iPhone 3G can also work as a digital camera and it also has an integrated video iPod which plays music, videos, movies, and podcasts. You can also send emails and browse the web through the iPhone 3G.

While iPhone 3G has excellent functionalities, downloading the right software and apps is still very much needed. Applications and ring tones from your iPhone are readily available from many downloading sites, but you will still need to download them yourself. If you plan to download software for iPhone 3G, you can search for reliable sources online.

Itunes is an excellent place to download software for any avid Iphone user. You are apt to find a selection of quality software here. One thing you will need to prepare however is your budget. These software downloads come in a per-download price which means that you will have to pay for each download you make.

Not everyone can afford the expensive software available at iTunes however, which is why software for iPhone 3G is also available from other third party websites. In fact, there are membership sites that require only a membership fee, and not a payment per download you make.

There are also free downloads sites on the web, offering various software and apps for iPhone users. These may all look tempting enough but make sure you are dealing with a legitimate site that offers quality software and excellent technical support. If you are not careful you could be exposing your iPhone to harmful viruses and Trojans.

This is why when going for sources other than iTunes, it is always best to do your research in advance.

With the right iPhone 3G software downloads, you can easily load your iPhone with the apps and software you need, without breaking your budget!

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The Latest Games For Your iPhone

By Thom Yarborough

New and cool games are added to the iTunes store every single day. Some of these games need to be paid for and some can be downloaded for free. But the point is that no matter what, if you have your iPhone in hand, you could never feel bored. It could even be waiting at an airport for long hours; you could have fun while playing cool games on your iPhone.

AAA Memory Game

As a child you might have played this game with cards that need to be paired with the matching image but you'll need to remember where the other card is placed. Well this game is based on the same principle; you'll find tiles that lay face down with question marks on them and you have to pick the right pair. It has 16 levels of ascending difficulty and is a great way to test your memory!

Action Dot 2 Dot

Connect dots in this game to reveal images, and the faster you do it, the more rewards you win. With a total of a 125 levels split between 50 arcade levels and 5 worlds, this game is a riot! If you solve it then the world is yours! This games requires concentration and can even enhance concentration levels overall. You can choose from playing the arcade mode, the world mode or just the quick play mode which doesn't have any levels, but can be played for some easy and quick fun!

Blowfish

When you see this game, your very first reaction will be an exclamation of how cute it is. This game has loads of cool visuals effects with a blue sea and bubbles and every time you tap on a blow fish it gets bigger and bigger and bursts when a prickly sea urchin comes by. You'll find that there are plenty of sea urchins and unlimited levels in this game! This one is just perfect for times when you're brain dead and don't want any strain on it.

Bungee Boy

Become Bungee Boy for a day while you swing from buildings and have loads of fun! Pop balloons and gets points and stay away from fire rings while you swing through the city. With four difficulty level to get through and no time limit, this game is super fun! Keep playing it as long as you like because it sure as hell is addictive!

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