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Jul

17

2010

Steve Jobs – “No One Is Going To Buy A Big Phone”

by Chris Moor
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At today’s press conference concerning the iPhone 4 reception issues Steve Jobs indirectly attacked the new group of large smart phones that have been coming onto the market calling them “Hummers” and claiming that “No one is going to buy them.” Oddly enough Droid X which is one of the largest phones ever released is reportedly selling [...]

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Jul

14

2010

Even without the iPhone, Verizon is gaining on AT&T

by Chris Moor
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One of the biggest things that is keeping most people from getting an iPhone (besides Android of course) is the fact that the iPhone is tied to AT&T. Many people have asked “When is Verizon getting the iPhone?” But does Verizon really need the iPhone? Sure putting what is arguably the world’s most recognized phone [...]

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Jul

10

2010

Steve Jobs Vs Google

by Chris Moor
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Steve Jobs. The name draws out very different emotions from  a wide range of people. Some see Jobs as an all knowing deity, who is made of golden ideas and innovation. Others view him as a communist controlling dictator who runs Apple with an iRon (get it?) fist, while at the same time distorting facts to downplay [...]

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Jul

7

2010

Benchmarks shows Android 2.2 browser’s JavaScript performance superior to iOS4

by Chris Moor
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The Android 2.2 (Froyo) platform was touted by Vic Gundotra of Google to have superior performance when he showed off the Nexus One blowing by the iPad at the Google IO Conference recently. Many Apple followers claimed foul because the test was done running older Apple hardware. Ars Technica has now pitted the Nexus One [...]

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Jul

6

2010

iPhone 4 taking yellow photos?

by Chris Moor
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It seems these days that the iPhone 4  can’t catch a break. First, it was device shortages, then it was reception issues, and now it appears that many iPhone users are reporting camera issues. Specifically, that the 5-megapixel camera is taking yellow photos. The issue apparently stems from a problem with the phone’s white balance, [...]

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Jul

6

2010

iPhone 4 update won’t fix reception issue

by Chris Moor
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Well, in case you’ve been under a rock lately, the iPhone 4 has issues with holding reception when it’s held a certain way. Mr. Jobs’ has even addressed the issue with an ever-so-helpful tip “Don’t hold it that way.” Apple’s latest update for the iPhone was “blamed” for this recently because of an issue with [...]

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Jul

5

2010

Is Apple making way for more Android sales? No restocking fee for iPhone 4 returns

by Chris Moor
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With so many disgruntled Apple followers and lawsuits now looming over them, Apple is making a move to “curve” the hurt that customers are feeling. They are currently allowing IPhone 4 owners who are not happy with their purchase the ability to return their phones without having to pony up the normal 10% restocking fee. [...]

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Jun

26

2010

iPhone 4 disguising caused antenna issues to go unnoticed? Think again.

by Dustin Karnes
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By this point, I’m sure you’ve heard all the stories going around about how the genius of Apple’s brilliant new antenna design on the iPhone 4 can be shattered by simply holding it. When you bridge the two antennas together on the top and bottom of the device, the bridge creates a major disturbance in [...]

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