iPhone

Amazon Wins Patent For A Smartphone Airbag

Jeffrey Powers on Aug 15, 2011 (Updated: Apr 2, 2018)

Jeff Bezos from Amazon comes up with a smartphone airbag patent to prevent a phone from breaking if dropped.

J. Frank Wilson on Aug 14, 2011 (Updated: Jan 24, 2018)

Oh no! Did you drop your iPod or iPhone in the toilet (aka an #iTurd)? Don't give up just yet. Many electronic devices can be rescued from water …

Jeffrey Powers on Jul 27, 2011 (Updated: Oct 3, 2017)

An iPhone case of Steve Jobs encased in carbonite, like Han Solo from Star Wars, was an incredible idea. Sadly, it was taken off the shelves by Apple.

J. Frank Wilson on Jul 25, 2011 (Updated: Feb 3, 2019)

Is you iPod, iPad or iPhone frozen? Occasionally an Apple iOS device may freeze or fail to respond to your commands. This can happen for a number of …

Jeffrey Powers on Jul 18, 2011 (Updated: Feb 23, 2018)

Good news music fans! Online music-streaming service Spotify is finally now available in the U.S. Jeffrey Powers reviews Spotify - a music player now …

J. Frank Wilson on Jul 11, 2011 (Updated: Sep 16, 2024)

Li-ion batteries in Apple devices provide reliable power and can be maximized by following the tips outlined in the tutorial, which also includes …

Jeffrey Powers on Jul 5, 2011 (Updated: Aug 18, 2022)

Keeping your smartphone charged might be as easy as putting on a t-shirt. Orange Mobile is developing a 'Sound Charge T-Shirt' that uses sound waves …

Jeffrey Powers on Jul 2, 2011 (Updated: Mar 14, 2018)

Here are some important things to think about before you pack up the family and go to your next big holiday fireworks event.

Jeffrey Powers on Jun 19, 2011 (Updated: May 27, 2020)

My WordPress tags were a hot mess, but not anymore. Here's how to merge WordPress tags and boost your blog SEO.

J. Frank Wilson on Jun 7, 2011 (Updated: Feb 3, 2019)

At WWDC 2011 Steve Jobs announced several new Apple software products including a new service called iCloud, which allows consumers to store their …

J. Frank Wilson on May 6, 2011 (Updated: Feb 3, 2019)

Sorry, Google Android, Apple's iOS remains the platform of choice for app developers. Survey finds iOS development easier and with a bigger userbase.

J. Frank Wilson on Apr 24, 2011 (Updated: Nov 27, 2013)

Looking something fun to do with all you Easter and Passover photos? Try Halftone. This $0.99 iPhone app turns your photos into vintage looking comic …

J. Frank Wilson on Apr 22, 2011 (Updated: Sep 1, 2020)

The iPhone 5 will most likely just be a speed, camera, and storage upgrade with some software enhancements. What do you think?

Lauren Banks on Apr 8, 2011 (Updated: Nov 23, 2019)

I usually purchase a new gadget about 3 weeks before the new model is announced to hit shelves! And I pay the price dearly. I admit it, my name is …

J. Frank Wilson on Mar 14, 2011 (Updated: Dec 18, 2018)

After years of poor sales and critical comparisons to the iPod, Microsoft finally pulled the plug on their Zune media player: R.I.P Microsoft Zune.

J. Frank Wilson on Mar 7, 2011 (Updated: Feb 3, 2019)

Is the QR Code finally going mainstream? From Starbucks ads to government documents, QR Codes (quick response codes) seem to be everywhere these days.