Topicfire iPhone News http://topicfire.com/iPhone 2010-07-29T09:54:00+00:00 text/html 2010-07-29T16:53:22+00:00 http://www.electronista.com/ T-Mobile trumps AT&T in cellphone customer help rankings http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/07/29/t.mobile.holds.on.to.top.spot.in.quality.of.care/ <a href="http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/07/29/t.mobile.holds.on.to.top.spot.in.quality.of.care/"><img src="http://segment-pixel.invitemedia.com/pixel?code=AppleMac&amp;partnerID=167&amp;key=segment" /></a><br />T-Mobile has beaten AT&T to hold on to its top spot in the quality of its help for customers, JD Pow... AT&T - T-Mobile - Business - Android - Verizon text/html 2010-07-29T16:34:13+00:00 http://toucharcade.com/ 'SimCity Deluxe' by EA Now Available http://toucharcade.com/2010/07/29/simcity-deluxe-by-ea-now-available/ <a href="http://toucharcade.com/2010/07/29/simcity-deluxe-by-ea-now-available/"><img src="http://toucharcade.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/017992_large-150x150.png" /></a><br />As we noted in our EA Hot For The Holidays roundup, the successor to the original SimCity for iPhone SimCity Deluxe [$6.99] is now available in the App Store. While not exactly a sequel, this new version is more of an enhanced version of the original iPhone iteration. ... text/html 2010-07-29T16:32:09+00:00 http://www.slidetoplay.com/ Frogger Review http://www.slidetoplay.com/story/frogger-review <a href="http://www.slidetoplay.com/story/frogger-review"><img src="http://img.slidetoplay.com/game-icons/172/frogger.jpg" /></a><br />We aren’t here to dispute Frogger’s importance to gaming. The little amphibian has not only become an iconic figure to gamers and non-gamers alike, but it was one of the pioneers in the early arcade days. But, lets face it, any game from that era that comes out unchanged on... text/html 2010-07-29T16:21:01+00:00 http://gizmodo.com/ Those Nighttime iPhone Downloads Are Actually Not Downloads http://gizmodo.com/5599621/those-nighttime-iphone-downloads-are-actually-not-downloads <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5599621/those-nighttime-iphone-downloads-are-actually-not-downloads"><img src="http://cache-02.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/4/2010/07/160x120_steve-jobs-the-life-of-others.jpg" /></a><br /> Something weird is going on at night with your iPhone: Large quantities of data appear to be transferring without any authorization. Not just a few bytes. It's dozens of megabytes. Nobody knows what's happening, but it's a problem. [Update: Solved!] More&nbsp;&raquo; text/html 2010-07-29T15:56:58+00:00 http://www.iphonedownloadblog.com/ Hack Turns Your iPod Touch Into an iPhone http://www.iphonedownloadblog.com/2010/07/29/hack-turns-your-ipod-touch-into-an-iphone/ <a href="http://www.iphonedownloadblog.com/2010/07/29/hack-turns-your-ipod-touch-into-an-iphone/"><img src="http://www.iphonedownloadblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Apple-Peel-520.jpg" /></a><br />You&#8217;re going to have to take this one with a huge grain of salt but it seems a company called Yosion figured out a way to turn the iPod Touch into an iPhone. And no, this doesn&#8217;t require you to use some VoIP service. This hack, if legit, might be... text/html 2010-07-29T15:55:24+00:00 http://gizmodo.com/ What Is Apple Secretly Downloading From Your iPhone at Night? http://gizmodo.com/5599621/what-is-apple-secretly-downloading-from-your-iphone-at-night <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5599621/what-is-apple-secretly-downloading-from-your-iphone-at-night"><img src="http://cache-02.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/4/2010/07/160x120_steve-jobs-the-life-of-others.jpg" /></a><br /> Something weird is going on at night with your iPhone: Large quantities of data are being transferred without any authorization. It's not just a few bytes. It's dozens of megabytes. Nobody knows what's happening, but it's a problem. [Updating live] More&nbsp;&raquo; text/html 2010-07-29T15:44:05+00:00 http://www.tipb.com/ Standing in line for iPhone 4 international launch? http://www.tipb.com/2010/07/29/standing-line-iphone-4-international-launch/ <a href="http://www.tipb.com/2010/07/29/standing-line-iphone-4-international-launch/"><img src="http://www.tipb.com/images/stories/2010/06/DSC02152-400x300.jpg" /></a><br />TiPb international, are you getting ready to stand in line for the iPhone 4? Apple&#8217;s set to launch in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland on July 30, which for some readers is only a few... text/html 2010-07-29T15:37:26+00:00 http://www.ilounge.com/ News: Apple investigating iOS 4 on iPhone 3G issues http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/apple-investigating-ios-4-on-iphone-3g-issues/ <a href="http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/apple-investigating-ios-4-on-iphone-3g-issues/"><img src="http://www.ilounge.com/assets/images/author_icon_33600.jpg" /></a><br />Apple is looking into reports that iOS 4 is causing a number of issues when installed on iPhone 3G units. The Wall Street Journal reports that a number of user reports have cropped up on Apple’s support forums, with the most common complaints being that the phone is slow after... text/html 2010-07-29T15:29:00+00:00 http://lifehacker.com/ Jailbreak Matrix Matches Your iOS Device to the Right Jailbreak Tool http://lifehacker.com/5599134/jailbreak-matrix--matches-your-ios-device-to-the-right-jailbreak-tool <a href="http://lifehacker.com/5599134/jailbreak-matrix--matches-your-ios-device-to-the-right-jailbreak-tool"><img src="http://cache-02.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/17/2010/07/160x120_2010-07-28_192634.jpg" /></a><br /> Confused on what you need to jailbreak your iOS device? Whether you've got a brand new iPad or a first-generation iPod Touch, Jailbreak Matrix dishes the dirt on what you need to jailbreak your device. More&nbsp;&raquo; text/html 2010-07-29T14:31:19+00:00 http://www.tipb.com/ Amazon’s new Kindle competes with iPad on price, focus http://www.tipb.com/2010/07/29/amazons-kindle-competes-ipad-price-focus/ <a href="http://www.tipb.com/2010/07/29/amazons-kindle-competes-ipad-price-focus/"><img src="http://www.tipb.com/images/stories/2010/07/img_beach-doug-01._V188696048_-400x393.jpg" /></a><br />Amazon&#8217;s new Kindle comes in a smaller, darker package and they&#8217;re positioning it to compete with Apple&#8217;s iPad (which can also read Kindle books) on price ($139 for Wi-Fi $189 for 3G) and a laser-like focus on reading. All-New, High-Contrast E-Ink Screen – 50% better contrast than any other e-reader Read in... text/html 2010-07-29T12:17:04+00:00 http://lifehacker.com/ Disable Spotlight Searches to Improve iPhone 3G Performance on iOS 4 http://lifehacker.com/5599406/disable-spotlight-searches-to-improve-iphone-3g-performance-on-ios-4 <a href="http://lifehacker.com/5599406/disable-spotlight-searches-to-improve-iphone-3g-performance-on-ios-4"><img src="http://cache-02.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/17/2010/07/160x120_pdk2cjpsxlg_01.jpg" /></a><br /> If you're still a loyal iPhone 3G owner and upgraded to iOS 4, you've probably noticed one major new thing: slowness. You can downgrade to 3.1.3, but more than one Gizmodo commenters suggest a fix that's worked for them. More&nbsp;&raquo; text/html 2010-07-29T04:40:42+00:00 http://www.appleiphoneschool.com/ QuickTip – FaceTime’s Selfview is Draggable/Movable http://www.appleiphoneschool.com/2010/07/28/quicktip-facetimes-selfview-is-draggablemovable/ I was on a FaceTime call with a friend tonight, who just got his iPhone 4, and he told me I could drag the video of myself around on the screen. That&#8217;s awesome! All you do is touch it and drag it to either of the four corners. Let us... text/html 2010-07-29T04:10:42+00:00 http://www.appleiphoneschool.com/ Fix Slow YouTube on iPad and iPhone 4 http://www.appleiphoneschool.com/2010/07/28/fix-slow-youtube-on-ipad-and-iphone-4/ I&#8217;ve been having troubles watching YouTube videos on my iPhone 4 and my iPad. I have an Apple AirPort Extreme router and it&#8217;s the newest model with the most recent firmware. I was excited when the new firmware updates for the iPhone and iPad were released that was supposed to... text/html 2010-07-29T04:08:57+00:00 http://www.ilounge.com/ News: Canadian iPhone 4 launch details emerge http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/canadian-iphone-4-launch-details-emerge/ <a href="http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/canadian-iphone-4-launch-details-emerge/"><img src="http://www.ilounge.com/assets/images/author_icon_33600.jpg" /></a><br />A few details of the upcoming Canadian iPhone 4 launch have emerged. iLounge has confirmed with the Apple Store Eaton Centre in Toronto that the store will be opening at 7:00 a.m. Friday, July 30 for device’s launch and will be selling the iPhone 4 at full price unlocked, or... text/html 2010-07-29T03:40:48+00:00 http://toucharcade.com/ 'Gravity Hook HD' Review – A Great Universal Game From the Makers of 'Canabalt' http://toucharcade.com/2010/07/28/gravity-hook-hd-review-a-great-universal-game-from-the-makers-of-canabalt/ <a href="http://toucharcade.com/2010/07/28/gravity-hook-hd-review-a-great-universal-game-from-the-makers-of-canabalt/"><img src="http://toucharcade.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/mzl.xncnzmhd.1024x1024-65-225x300.jpg" /></a><br />Semi Secret Software seem to be making a name for themselves as developers of games with great pixel art graphics, fantastic music, and high-score centric gameplay that in the case of Canabalt [$2.99] has kept me coming back for just one more try for the better part of a year... text/html 2010-07-29T03:25:30+00:00 http://toucharcade.com/ Sega's 'Shining Force' Sieges App Store http://toucharcade.com/2010/07/28/segas-shining-force-sieges-app-store/ <a href="http://toucharcade.com/2010/07/28/segas-shining-force-sieges-app-store/"><img src="http://toucharcade.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/mzl.bntubqem-300x200.png" /></a><br />If you&#039;ve been waiting for a game wrapped in Sega&#039;s mediocre emulator that&#039;s finally worth buying, that day has come. Shining Force [$2.99] hit the App Store mere moments ago, and as mentioned in our preview yesterday, it&#039;s amazing how much the overall experience of playing these emulated games is... text/html 2010-07-29T03:25:20+00:00 http://toucharcade.com/ 'Hero of Sparta II' – Argos Returns to Hack and Slash Some More http://toucharcade.com/2010/07/28/hero-of-sparta-ii-argos-returns-to-hack-and-slash-some-more/ <a href="http://toucharcade.com/2010/07/28/hero-of-sparta-ii-argos-returns-to-hack-and-slash-some-more/"><img src="http://toucharcade.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Screen-shot-2010-07-28-at-6.21.26-PM-150x150.png" /></a><br />The original Hero of Sparta [$1.99 / Free / HD] was a technically innovative hack and slash adventure game released in late 2008 when the App Store was still in its infancy and large-scale 3D games were few and far between. In our review we called the original &#034;visually impressive... text/html 2010-07-29T03:15:24+00:00 http://www.tipb.com/ Blackberry maker RIM registers BlackPad.com http://www.tipb.com/2010/07/28/blackberry-maker-rim-registers-blackpadcom/ <a href="http://www.tipb.com/2010/07/28/blackberry-maker-rim-registers-blackpadcom/"><img src="http://www.tipb.com/images/stories/2010/04/bbTablet-400x300.jpg" /></a><br />BlackBerry maker RIM has registered BlackPad.com. No, I&#8217;m not making that up. Research In Motion has recently taken over the domain name &#8220;BlackPad.com&#8221;. Now, despite what you think of the name itself, many folks are eluding to the fact that this URL could be one of many used for... text/html 2010-07-29T02:55:10+00:00 http://www.macnn.com/ Canadian Apple Stores opening at 7am for iPhone 4 debut http://www.macnn.com/articles/10/07/28/device.set.to.arrive.in.many.additional.countries/ <a href="http://www.macnn.com/articles/10/07/28/device.set.to.arrive.in.many.additional.countries/"><img src="http://segment-pixel.invitemedia.com/pixel?code=AppleMac&amp;partnerID=167&amp;key=segment" /></a><br />Apple Stores located in Canada will be open early, at 7am, to accommodate the surge in sales for the... IPhone - Apple - Canada - Smartphone - Handhelds text/html 2010-07-29T02:37:33+00:00 http://www.ismashphone.com/ The True Reason You Have to Pay by the Issue With iPad Magazines http://www.ismashphone.com/2010/07/the-true-reason-you-have-to-pay-by-the-issue-with-ipad-magazines.html <a href="http://www.ismashphone.com/2010/07/the-true-reason-you-have-to-pay-by-the-issue-with-ipad-magazines.html"><img src="http://ismashphone.typepad.com/.a/6a00e55225079e88340133f2a3be01970b-320wi" /></a><br />   Many who have searched the App Store for magazines notice a disturbing trend, you must pay by the issue. For example, a single digital copy of TIME will run you $4.99, about the same you'd pay at the newsstand.Many of us have criticized Time Inc. for the outrageous pricing, but... text/html 2010-07-29T00:52:18+00:00 http://www.macnn.com/ Apple investigating iOS 4 problems on iPhone 3G http://www.macnn.com/articles/10/07/28/ios.said.to.be.unusable.on.the.iphone.3g/ <a href="http://www.macnn.com/articles/10/07/28/ios.said.to.be.unusable.on.the.iphone.3g/"><img src="http://segment-pixel.invitemedia.com/pixel?code=AppleMac&amp;partnerID=167&amp;key=segment" /></a><br />Apple has begun investigating reports of problems running iOS 4 on the iPhone 3G. An Apple spokesper... IPhone - Apple - iPhone 3G - Handhelds - Smartphones text/html 2010-07-28T23:37:45+00:00 http://justanotheriphoneblog.com/ Review Update: MyWi 4.0 for iPhone http://justanotheriphoneblog.com/wordpress/iphone-application-reviews/review-update-mywi-4-0-for-iphone-jailbreak <a href="http://justanotheriphoneblog.com/wordpress/iphone-application-reviews/review-update-mywi-4-0-for-iphone-jailbreak"><img src="http://justanotheriphoneblog.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/MyWi-4.0-for-iPhone.png" /></a><br />MyWi 4.0, the jailbreak app that turns your iPhone into a glorious WiFi access point, was updated a little while ago with a few major improvements and a major price increase to go along with it. The app has also been split into two products: the older MyWi, and the... text/html 2010-07-28T23:26:40+00:00 http://touchreviews.net/ Free invisibleSHIELD 4fix for iPhone 4 owners at Best Buy http://touchreviews.net/free-invisibleshield-4fix-iphone-4-owners-buy/ If you were not happy with Apple offering free bumper cases as a fix for the &#8220;antennagate&#8221; issue then you might want to visit the nearest Best Buy store. Even though many cases for the new iPhone 4 solve the reception issue they hide the beautiful stainless steel band but, invisibleSHIELD&#8217;s... text/html 2010-07-28T22:30:56+00:00 http://www.electronista.com/ Bell may have 6GB of data for $30, iPad sharing option http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/07/28/bell.to.hit.rogers.with.cheap.data.and.ipad.deal/ <a href="http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/07/28/bell.to.hit.rogers.with.cheap.data.and.ipad.deal/"><img src="http://segment-pixel.invitemedia.com/pixel?code=AppleMac&amp;partnerID=167&amp;key=segment" /></a><br />Bell could land a victory against other Canadian carriers by offering a strong promo deal for smartp... Bell - United States - Counties - Tennessee - Robertson text/html 2010-07-28T22:22:52+00:00 http://www.148apps.com/ DungeonCore Review http://www.148apps.com/reviews/dungeoncore-review/ <a href="http://www.148apps.com/reviews/dungeoncore-review/"><img src="http://www.148apps.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_6243-200x300.png" /></a><br />Developer: Gaewool Price: $0.99 Version Reviewed: 1.0.0 Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.25 out of 5 stars Game Controls Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Gameplay Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 3.76 out of 5 stars Dungeon Core is a &#8220;specialty&#8221; game that really caters to...