iPhone 2009 SmartPhone Articles

Apple Appears Ready to Release a $99 iPhone 3GS 12/30/2009

Apple is apparently in the verge of replacing the second-generation iPhone 3G 8 GB that's still in its product lineup with an updated versio

AT&T's Website Stops Selling iPhones in New York City 12/28/2009

For reasons that aren't yet completely clear, AT&T has stopped selling the Apple iPhone to customers in New York City through its website. I

G-Map Offers iPhone Users Off-Line Turn-by-Turn Directions 12/27/2009

XROAD's G-Map US & Canada navigation app offers spoken turn-by-turn directions, and has now been updated with real-time traffic reports.

Next-Generation iPhone May Have a 5 MPx Camera 12/24/2009

Details on Apple's fourth smartphone model continue to leak out. The most recent of these says that the upcoming iPhone will include a much

Apple's Super-Size iPhone Might Not Be as Large as Expected 12/23/2009

Although a wide array of sources agree that Apple intends to release a tablet computer in the first part of next year, there's little agreem

iPhone Tops Nielson's List of Most Used Phones 12/22/2009

Nielson is best known for tracking how many people watch TV shows, but it also covers many other products, including mobile phones. Accordin

Dragon Search Lets iPhone Users Enter Spoken Search Terms 12/21/2009

Nuance Communications has released a second iPhone app that lets users enter text into their smartphone with their voice, instead of using t

Next-Generation iPhone Could Offer 64 GB of Storage 12/15/2009

The iPhone 3GS offers up to 32 GB of internal storage, but the next version could have twice that. And the next generation iPod touch could

iPhone's Connection Problems Could Be Self Inflicted 12/14/2009

Many iPhone users love their smartphone, but they hate AT&T's network, which they blame for their beloved device's weak data connections and

There's a Good Chance the iPhone Will Come to Verizon in 2010 12/10/2009

A well-known Apple watcher is sticking with his earlier prediction that Verizon Wireless will get the iPhone next year, ending AT&T's long-h

Apple's Super-Size iPhone Could Debut this Spring 12/9/2009

A market analyst has gone out on a limb to predict that Apple will introduce a large tablet computer this spring. Rumors of this device have

Dragon Dictation Lets iPhone Users Enter Text With Just their Voice 12/8/2009

Nuance Communications has released Dragon Dictation for the iPhone, which allows users to enter e-mails and text messages by talking to thei

iPhone Can Now Receive Video Calls 12/1/2009

The newest version of the fring Wi-Fi-calling app for the iPhone allows users to see the person who is calling them, but not the other way a

Xbox Live Client Now Available for iPhones 11/29/2009

Hard-core Xbox gamers and iPhone users can now use their smartphone to send/receive messages from other Xbox Live users and keep track of th

Next-Generation iPhone Apparently Already Being Tested 11/28/2009

Apple has apparently begun testing its next smartphone, even though this is not expected to be released for many months. A third-party softw

Apple's Super-Sized iPhone Tablet May Launch Later than Expected 11/19/2009

Apple's unannounced but much-rumored tablet computer apparently isn't going to debut in the first half of 2010 has had been previously thoug

iPhone Mini May Be Headed to Verizon Next Year 11/10/2009

The next generation of Apple's iPhone will be available from both AT&T and Verizon, if an unconfirmed report is correct. This device will s

Verizon Puts the iPhone on the Island of Misfit Toys 11/8/2009

Verizon Wireless' TV ad campaign attacking the Apple iPhone continues. The latest commercial evokes a holiday classic, with the iPhone appea

Apple May Release a $99 iPhone 3GS Soon 11/6/2009

Apple is reportedly considering replacing the iPhone 3G in its lineup with a stripped-down version of the newer iPhone 3GS. This will suppos

Photoshop Mobile for iPhone Enables Photo Editing on the Go 11/5/2009

Photoshop.com Mobile for iPhone debuted not too long ago, and quickly proved to be popular -- it was downloaded over 1 million times from Ap

Over 100,000 Apps Now Available on the iPhone App Store 11/4/2009

Apple has just announced that developers have created over 100,000 apps for the App Store, the official source for iPhone and iPod touch sof

Use Your iPhone To Identify Stars and Constellations 11/1/2009

Distant Suns is an iPhone application that lets users identify the planets, constellations, over a hundred galaxies and star clusters, and t

iPhone Continues To Bring New Customers to AT&T 10/23/2009

AT&T continues to gain subscribers thanks to the contract with Apple that makes this carrier the exclusive U.S. provider of the iPhone. Duri

Apple iPhone Sales Up 7% Last Quarter 10/19/2009

Apple sold 7.4 million iPhones in the third quarter of this year, helping to make it the most profitable quarter ever for this company.

Apple Releases iPhone OS 3.1.2 10/17/2009

Apple has released a small update for the system software on the iPhone and iPod touch. Version 3.1.2 is a classic "bug fix" update, with no

HAVA Streaming Video Player for iPhone Released 10/15/2009

Monsoon Multimedia has introduced a version of the HAVA Mobile Player app that allows users to view and control their home television servic

Analyst Predicts Android Will Outsell iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile by 2012 10/8/2009

Google's Android OS is still getting off the ground, but an analyst for the market-research firm Gartner says that two years from now it wil

AT&T Will Allow iPhone Customers To Use VoIP Software on its 3G Network 10/7/2009

AT&T has changed course,and will allow iPhone users to make VoIP phone calls over its cellular-wireless network Previously, those who used A

Apple's Tablet Will Be a Super-Sized iPhone or iPod touch 9/30/2009

One of the most significant open questions about Apple's much-rumored tablet may have been settled -- which operating system it will run. Ac

Apple iPhone Finally Gets MMS Service 9/25/2009

AT&T and Apple have released an update that brings support for MMS (multimedia Messaging Service) to the most recent iPhone models. Those wh

Google Fast Flip Released for Android and iPhone 9/16/2009

Google Labs has introduced Google Fast Flip for iPhone, and Android-powered devices. The goal of this app is to combine some of the best fea

Analyst Predicts AT&T Will Stay the Exclusive Provider of the iPhone 9/12/2009

Despite well-publicized predictions that Apple will eventually allow multiple U.S. wireless carriers to offer the iPhone, an industry analys

iPhone 3.1 and iTunes 9 Released 9/9/2009

Apple has just released a new version of its operating system for its smartphones and handhelds. iPhone 3.1 has a few new features, includin

Apple iPhone Finally Getting MMS Service Late this Month 9/3/2009

AT&T and Apple plan to release an update that will bring support for MMS (multimedia Messaging Service) to the most recent iPhone models.

Analyst Predicts the iPhone Will Soon Be Available from Multiple U.S. Carriers 8/31/2009

The Apple iPhone has been exclusively available from AT&T in the U.S. since it launched back in 2007. But if a market analyst is correct, th

Facebook App for the iPhone Updated 8/29/2009

Facebook 3.0 for the the Apple iPhone has been released. The latest version of this free app includes a lengthy list of enhancements.

Rhapsody Player Coming to the iPhone and Android 8/25/2009

Real Networks is working to bring its streaing music service to Apple's iPhone and devices running Google's Android OS.

GPush Pushes Gmail Messages to iPhones 8/17/2009

Tiverias Apps has just released GPush, which brings push email to iPhone users. This app immediately notifies users when a Gmail message is

Apple's Super-Sized iPhone May Not Be Out Until Early 2010 8/14/2009

Apple may not be able to get its tablet PC -- a device that will supposedly be something of a merger of an iPhone and a Mac notebook -- on t

Apple Replacing Entry-Level iPhone with a New Version of the iPhone 3G S 8/5/2009

When the new iPhone 3G S debuted in June, Apple took an unusual step: it held on to the previous version and offered it at $100. However, th

iPhone OS 3.0.1 Fixes SMS Security Flaw 7/31/2009

Apple has released a new version of the iPhone's system software that fixes a serious security flaw in this smartphone's system software.

iDisk Support Now Available for the iPhone 7/30/2009

Apple has released a MobileMe iDisk app for the iPhone and iPod touch. This allows smartphone and handheld users to view files stored includ

Get an iPhone 3G for $49 7/25/2009

When the iPhone 3G S debuted last month, AT&T held on to the previous model as a less expensive option. This version is available now for ju

Google Latitude Now Available for the iPhone 7/23/2009

Google has just released a version of its Latitude service for the iPhone and iPod touch, allowing users to share their location with their

iPhone App Store Tops 1.5 Billion Downloads in One Year 7/14/2009

The iPhone App Store has reached its first anniversary, and Apple has announced that owners of its smartphones and handhelds have used it to

Jailbreaking Tools for the iPhone 3GS Now Available 7/6/2009

The tools users need to jailbreak Apple's latest smartphone have been released. This allows users to run software that hasn't been authorize

iPhone OS 3.1 Released to Developers 6/30/2009

Apple has just released a beta of iPhone OS 3.1 to developers. UPDATE: Details of what is included in this new version have started to emerg

Apple iPhone Users Can Now Use TeleNav's Turn-by-Turn Navigation Service 6/27/2009

TeleNav's turn-by-turn GPS navigation application is now available for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. This service -- which is being re-bra

Apple Sold Over a Million iPhone 3G S Units Opening Weekend 6/23/2009

Apple has announced that it had sold over one million iPhone 3G S models by Sunday, June 21, the third day after its launch.

Apple iPhone 3G S Review 6/20/2009

The iPhone 3G S -- Apple's third-generation smartphone -- has just hit store shelves. Nick Spohnholtz brings us this review, in which he con

Apple iPhone 3G S Hits Store Shelves 6/19/2009

The Apple iPhone 3G S is now available in Apple and AT&T retail stores, and many of those who pre-ordered this device will receive it in the

Sirius XM Radio Now Available for iPhone and iPod Touch 6/18/2009

Sirius XM Radio has just released an app that allows iPhone users to listen to this company's streaming radio service. This gives Sirius sub

AT&T Giving Some iPhone 3G Owners their Upgrade Discounts Early 6/17/2009

AT&T is bending its rules and letting many of those who bought an iPhone 3G as soon as it was released last year get a discount now on an iP

Operating System Upgrade for the iPhone 3G Now Available 6/17/2009

Apple has released an upgrade for the system software and bundled applications on the iPhone 3G. This brings many of the features in the upc

YouMail Offering Free Visual Voicemail for iPhone 6/17/2009

YouMail's free Visual Voicemail Plus app is now available for the iPhone. This offers caller-ID information and -- for an extra fee -- will

Apple iPhone OS 3.0 Review 6/16/2009

iPhone 3.0 is the system software for the new iPhone 3G S, but it's also available as an upgrade for the current iPhone 3G and the iPod touc

iPhone 3G S Already Shipping To a Lucky Few 6/15/2009

Apple says the iPhone 3G S will launch this Friday, but some who pre-ordered this smartphone have been notified that their device has alread

DataViz Documents To Go Now on the iPhone App Store 6/15/2009

DataViz has released its highly-anticipated application that lets the iPhone and iPod touch work with some Microsoft Office files. Documents

AT&T Already Sold Out of Opening Day Pre-orders for the iPhone 3G S 6/14/2009

AT&T has been taking orders since the Apple iPhone 3G S was unveiled but, this wireless carrier has begun warning customers who pre-order no

iGoogle Mobile for Android and iPhone Gets a Face Lift 6/14/2009

Google is trying out a new version of its iGoogle site for iPhone and Android-based smartphones.

New Details Emerge on the iPhone 3G S Hardware 6/10/2009

Although Apple has formally announced the iPhone 3G S it has yet to reveal some significant details on it. That hasn't stopped some these f

iPhone 3G Owners Will Have to Pay Full Price for the Next Model 6/10/2009

There's bad news for iPhone 3G owners: upgrading to the new iPhone 3G S is going to be more expensive than you might think.

iPhone 3G Will Get OS Upgrade Next Week 6/9/2009

Almost lost in the hoopla surrounding yesterday's unveiling of the iPhone 3G S was the announcement that Apple will release an operating sys

Apple Unveils the iPhone 3G S 6/8/2009

Apple has just taken the wraps off its third smartphone: the iPhone 3G S. The S is for "speed," and this upcoming model will be faster than

Apple May Be Prepping Less Expensive iPhone with No Internal Storage 6/7/2009

The smartphone Apple is going to announce tomorrow will be less expensive than the current one, if an unconfirmed report is correct. Evidenc

iambic's Agendus for iPhone Improves Scheduling and Contact Management 6/6/2009

iambic has released a version of its personal information management software for Apple's iPhone. Agendus enhances and extends the built-in

Is Steve Jobs Going to Announce the Next iPhone? 6/5/2009

There's little doubt that Apple is going to unveil the next iPhone on Monday, but the real question is, will Steve Jobs be there to announce

Screenshots from the Next iPhone Leak Out 6/1/2009

The unveiling of the next iPhone is widely expected to come a week from today, but details of this model have been leaking out for months. T

Next-Generation iPhone May Be Scheduled for July 17 5/19/2009

Apple hasn't yet unveiled the next iPhone, but a fairly complete picture of this device has nevertheless emerged. The latest unconfirmed rep

AT&T May Offer Less Expensive iPhone Plans 5/18/2009

AT&T is reportedly considering letting customers reduce the monthly cost of using their iPhone, but there's a catch: less money will get les

SlingPlayer Mobile Released for iPhone and iPod touch 5/14/2009

Sling Media has released a version of its SlingPlayer Mobile application for Apple's smartphone and handheld. This gives Slingbox owners the

A Full Set of Specs for the Next iPhone Leak Out 5/12/2009

Apple is widely expected to release a new iPhone in June, but so far this company has kept a fairly tight lid on details. Now however, that

Amazon Opens Kindle E-Book Store Optimized for the iPhone 5/11/2009

Amazon.com has launched a Kindle Store optimized for the Safari Web browser on iPhone, allowing users of this smartphone to easily buy e-boo

Next-Generation iPhone Will Likely Feature Video Recording and Editing 5/1/2009

There's nothing special about a phone that can record video, but the new iPhone expected to launch next month will reportedly take this to t

First Details Emerge on Two Possible iPhone Models for Verizon 4/28/2009

Just yesterday came word that Apple and Verizon are in talks to bring the iPhone to this carrier's network, and today a few details have lea

The iPhone May Be Heading to Verizon 4/27/2009

Since its debut two years ago, the iPhone has been exclusively available from AT&T, but this may change soon. Apple is supposedly considerin

Get a 16 GB iPhone 3G for Half Price 4/26/2009

AT&T is now selling the version of the iPhone 3G with 16 gigabytes of internal storage for just $150, which is half the regular price. Ther

Analysts Say the Palm Pre Could Sell for Significantly Less than the iPhone 4/24/2009

No one outside of Sprint knows what this carrier is going to charge for the hotly-anticipated Palm Pre, but some market analysts have gone o

Google Product Search Enhanced for iPhone and Android 4/23/2009

Google has released a version of its product search service that has been tailored for Android or iPhone devices.

Hulu App May Be Coming to the iPhone 4/17/2009

iPhone users may soon have access to the wide variety of TV programs available on Hulu.

AT&T Hoping to Keep its Hold on the iPhone Until 2011 4/15/2009

AT&T's agreement that makes it the exclusive U.S. provider of the Apple iPhone reportedly expires next year, and not surprisingly this wirel

Despite Illness, Steve Jobs Helped Design iPhone 3.0 4/13/2009

Apple CEO Steve Jobs went on medical leave early this year, but he still took part in the design of the iPhone 3.0 software update that was

Cronk Games Cronk for iPhone Review 4/12/2009

Cronk is a Bejeweled-esque game offered through the Apple App Store for the iPod Touch and iPhone. The cool graphics, classic or timed modes

Google's Web Calendar for iPhone and Android Gets Event Management 4/10/2009

The smartphone version of Google Calendar has allowed users to check their schedule for some time, and it has recently acquired a way to res

Gmail Improved for iPhone and Android-Powered Devices 4/7/2009

Google has introduced a new version of Gmail for the iPhone and Android web browser. The company promises this email service is faster and h

Skype for iPhone Coming Tomorrow 3/30/2009

Skype's VoIP client for the iPhone will be available on Tuesday, while a BlackBerry version is scheduled for a late spring release.

iPhone 3G Now Available Without a Contract 3/27/2009

Those who would like to get an iPhone 3G without having to start a new two-year contract can do so now, if they are willing to pay the extra

More Details on the Next-Generation iPhone Leaking Out 3/23/2009

Rumors are flying fast and quick about the iPhone model that is widely expected to be released this summer. Some of the say this device will

AT&T Will Start Selling Contract-Free iPhone 3G this Week 3/22/2009

AT&T will soon begin offering Apple's iPhone 3G without requiring customers to sign up for a new two-year contract.

Future Apple iPhone and Netbook May Use OLED Screens 3/21/2009

LG will reportedly make OLED displays for use in the next generation of the Apple iPhone and iPod touch, as well as this company's first net

Apple May Be Prepping Six New iPhone and iPod touch Models 3/20/2009

Developers hunting through the new iPhone 3.0 software have turned up evidence of no less than six upcoming smartphones, handhelds, and simi

Facebook Connect Comes to the iPhone and iPod touch 3/18/2009

Facebook Connect is a new extension of the Facebook platform that lets developers add this site's social networking to their applications.

Apple Dishes the Details on iPhone 3.0 3/17/2009

Apple has just given the world its first look at iPhone 3.0 -- an upcoming version of the system software for its smartphone and handheld. A

iPhone 3.0 May Have Copy-and-Paste but No Multitasking 3/16/2009

Apple is going to officially unveil -- but not release -- the iPhone 3.0 system software tomorrow, and rumors and speculation about what it

geoDefense Tower Defense Game for iPhone Updated 3/15/2009

Critical Thought Games has released geoDefense 1.1 on the iTunes App Store. In this tower defense game, players stop various types of geomet

Sirius Prepping a Streaming Radio App for the iPhone 3/12/2009

Sirius XM, best known for its satellite radio service, is planning to introduce software later this year that will let iPhone users listen t

iPhone 3.0 Will Be Unveiled on March 17 3/12/2009

Apple has just announced that iPhone 3.0 -- the next version of the system software for this smartphone -- will be unveiled next week.

iPhone Hacking: Lessons from the Front Line 3/12/2009

The iPhone is an enormous IT challenge that's here to stay, no matter how hard enterprises try to ignore it.

New Amazon App Turns an iPhone into a Kindle E-Book Reader 3/4/2009

Amazon.com released a new version of its Kindle e-book reader just last week, but people who want access to this onine retaier's vast select

Buy a Refurbished iPhone or BlackBerry from AT&T, Save Money 2/21/2009

Want to buy a smartphone but don't want to put down big bucks during these hard economic times? Consider getting something refurbished from

BlackBerry Sales Rose, While iPhone Sales Dropped in Q4 2008 2/20/2009

U.S. sales of Apple's iPhone, which rose dramatically in the third quarter of this year, dropped significantly in the fourth quarter. At the

Google Contacts and Calendar Sync for iPhone and Windows Mobile Now Available 2/9/2009

Beta versions of Google Sync for iPhone and Windows Mobile have just been introduced. These free utilities allow users to automatically sync

Apple May Be Bringing Real Multi-tasking to the iPhone 2/8/2009

Apple may be preparing to remove one of the biggest limitations in the iPhone, the inability for multiple third-party applications to run at

Google Makes Over a Million Books Available for iPhone and Android 2/6/2009

Google has released a mobile version of Google Books. This allows iPhone and Android devices to access over 1.5 million public domain books

Adobe Flash Coming to iPhones at Last 2/1/2009

Apple is, at long last, acceding to the wishes of a great many iPhone users and will allow Adobe to release a version of Flash for this devi

Access a PC Desktop from an iPhone with LogMeIn Ignition 1/30/2009

Mobile professionals and IT service providers can now remotely control computers from their Apple iPhone using LogMeIn Ignition.

Mention of Apple's Next Smartphone is Buried in the iPhone System Software 1/29/2009

Deep in the iPhone's system software is a clear reference to the next version of this smartphone, a model whose multi-core processor could m

Apple Releases a New Minor System Software Update for the iPhone and iPod Touch 1/27/2009

According to Apple, version 2.2.1 of the iPhone system software makes the Safari web browser more stable.

Apple Says ''No'' to Low-Cost iPhone 1/22/2009

Apple's acting CEO has flatly stated that his company isn't going to release a less expensive version of its smartphone, dealing a blow to r

Apple Approves Multiple iPhone Web Browser Enhancements 1/14/2009

Apple appears to have had a change in policy, and has recently allowed several applications that enhance the the iPhone's web browser for to

iPhone Nano Rumors Persist; Now Expected this Summer 1/13/2009

Even though MacWorld Expo has come and gone without the anticipated announcement of the iPhone Nano, rumors still persist that Apple intends

SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone May Be Out this Quarter 1/7/2009

Sling Media has announced that it will deliver a version of SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone to Apple for certification during the first quarte

No iPhone Nano Announcement at MacWorld Expo 1/6/2009

Apple's keynote address at the MacWorld Expo has concluded without the rumored announcement of an iPhone Nano. Still, it's possible this sma

iPhone Tethering Plan Could Debut this Week 1/5/2009

AT&T may be just around the corner from its promise to allow its customers to use an iPhone as a modem for their laptop.

Easy iPhone 3G Unlocking Tool Available, but Still in Beta 1/3/2009

The infamous iPhone Dev Team didn't quite meet its goal of releasing on New Year's Eve a tool for easily unlocking the iPhone 3G. It has, ho