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bagellord: I disagree on the whole bluetooth thing. I have bluetooth build into my truck and it works pretty darn well. I also use bluetooth to tether my blackbe... more »
Whitson Gordon: InvisibleShield. I won't even take a gadget out of the box if I don't have one ready to slap on. An exception was the Droid I got this year - scratch... more »
PN - gooapplesoft: im still waiting for the "Guide to getting nothing special" edition. more »
jinushaun: Behold, the end of Unity3D? more »
jinushaun: I don't care about the megapixels, I just want a better sensor (and flash). Upping the megapixel count without upping the sensor size actually means a... more »
John Thompson: They're definitely not as cheap as ipods, but in my experience the best mp3 players out there are Zens, made by Creative. They have a 32 gig solid-sta... more »
Carlos Gonzalez: I'm gonna try it out, can anyone recommend a good holder/charger combo? more »
jam_ie: Seriously? A Dollar? Is it worth NOT buying for that price? more »
Sandeep Murali: C'mon Giz, let's not leave the obvious out. Best alternative to Apple mice: Every other mouse out there. Also, I'd say that the Sony Walkman A serie... more »
Benguin: I was at Disneyland yesterday and almost every single person in line around me had an iPhone. I also had terrible reception/data speeds. Coincidence ... more »
KTK1990: I wish that was out on the app store now. I would love to play around with it for a few minutes. more »
deciBels: A word of caution to anyone considering Media Extender on the Xbox 360. It works great on the 360 side of things, but on the computer side there's one... more »
Eulatos: I am simply amazed at the sheer amount of uninformed FUD spreaders here. Was engadget down all day? Do you guys know how to use google to look up shi... more »
VirtuosoZero: Um ok who OK'd an Apple hand job piece? Seriously this is a bunch of bull with the majority of the "Alternatives" being specifically picked to show la... more »
hisham.khalifa: My experience building a Core i7 Hack Pro, right here: [hishamkhalifa.com] more »
CommentingpointlesslyisMeh: more LSD anyone? more »
IN THE FACE!: I don't understand why carPCs haven't caught on yet (in this context I'm really not talking about Mac/Win/Linux, I'm seeking to be much more general t... more »
Mikestan: Apple, there is no alternative. more »
aerospaceman: how's the Zune markeplace compare to the iTouch's? can someone say touchè? more »
PurpleMonkeyDishwasher:: They pay you guys enough to afford an Audi? Not bad.... more »

#howto

The Complete Guide to Setting Up Your New Xmas Smartphone
The moment you unpackage a new smartphone is a magical one. Don't let the moment right after that, when you realize that it's practically useless out of the box, cancel that out. Here's everything you need to know: More »
#iphoneapps

MotionX Drive Turn-By-Turn App Just $1 For the Holidays
If you're not sure about this whole iPhone turn-by-turn thing, and you've been too afraid to try it because the apps are so expensive, hey, look: Motionx Drive, our favorite budget iPhone nav app, is just a dollar right now. More »
#iphone

The Future of Vehicle Apps Are—You Guessed It—on the iPhone
Thirty minutes north of the city, Chen waits to meet us for ramen. We're late. Brian's at the wheel of his late-model Audi station wagon, turning the control knob from letter to letter, dutifully twisting-and-clicking the noodle shop's name. More »
#iphoneapps

Open Apps On a Virtual iPhone, Thanks To Augmented Reality
While it doesn't have photos of scantily-clad teens or help you find the nearest bar, this Orange 3D app has wowed me hard. When pointed at an Orange logo, the app launches a hovering, virtual iPhone which you can control. More »
#apple

The Best Alternatives to Every Apple Product
Apple makes some of the most specialized mainstream devices around, but the gear is never very cheap and, let's face it, it stinks for any one company to own your wallet. So here are the best alternatives for each iProduct: More »
#updates

RunPee Adds Offline Alerts for Timed Movie Bathroom Breaks
iPhone/iPod touch: We thought RunPee was a clever site and iPhone app that picks dull movie moments for bathroom breaks. The iPhone app can now store your chosen movies for offline use, and quietly vibrate an alert at break times.
#iphone

You Know You Want the Safe Sexting iPhone App
With all the sexting craze going on, and teens getting arrested left, right, and center on child pornography charges, I'm surprised the Safe Sexting iPhone application—which allows you to take and easily censor any photos—didn't appear months ago. More »
#rumor

Next-Generation iPhone May Have 5-Megapixel Camera, Sources Claim
Digitimes' patchy sources are claiming that OmniVision Technologies—the current manufacturers of the iPhone 3GS' 3.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor—has won a new contract with Apple to provide the Cupertino company with new sensors for the next-generation 2010 iPhone. More »
#android

The Nexus One Versus the iPhone
I'm surprised nobody did this before: Here is the Nexus One compared to the iPhone, side by side. And if that wasn't enough, check it compared to the HTC Hero: More »
#bestof2009

Most Popular Free iPhone Apps (and Posts) of 2009
The iPhone is the most popular cellphone in the country, and with good reason. Despite occasionally awful choices by Apple, it still has the most—and best—applications around. Here are the most popular free iPhone apps (and posts) of 2009. More »
#jailbreakapps

N64 Emulator Hits Jailbroken iPhones, With Bluetooth Wiimote Support
Last month, ZodTTD, the guy who basically pioneered game emulation on the iPhone, promised us an N64 emulator. Today, that's exactly what he's delivered, with a bonus: Wiimote support, via Bluetooth. More »
#questionoftheday

Are Smartphones a Weird Holiday Gift?
Naturally, manufacturers are pushing smartphones as big holiday gifts this year. But how many of you are actually giving/receiving one? More »
#swann

Swann DVR4-2500 Home Security System Has Four Cameras and iPhone Streaming
Do you enjoy dominating your house like the Trinity killer on Dexter, knowing exactly what each of your family members are doing at all times? Then Swann has the four camera security system for you. More »
#apps

The 40 Best Branded iPhone Music Apps of 2009
Music apps are a huge category of apps, and 2009 was a huge year for music apps. Music Ally sums up the year's biggest music apps for us here. More »
#data

iPhone, Meet Razr: The Ten Most Popular Phones in the Country
I have to admit I was surprised at the iPhone and BlackBerry 8300 series did so well here—the two most popular handsets in the country, going into 2010, are full-fledged smartphones. Also surprising: people still buy Razrs. Razrs! More »
#iphone3gs

Behold, the End of the DS and PSP: Unreal Engine 3 Running on the iPhone 3GS
I'm sure you have the same reaction I did, seeing Unreal Engine 3—yes, the same Unreal Engine 3 that powers games like BioShock, Gears of War and Mass Effect—running on the iPhone 3GS: WTFFFFFF. More »
#iphoneapps

Ribbit is Like Google Voice Voicemail for iPhone, Except It Actually Exists
Seeing Google Voice repeatedly bash its forehead against the gates of the App Store gave competitor Ribbit an idea: why not just cut the features Apple and/or AT&T are scared of, like calling and texting? And so they did. More »
#iphoneapps

Diagnose Sleep Problems With The Sleep Aid iPhone App
Chances are, you know a heavy snorer. Hell, you might be one yourself. In which case, I'd recommend you spend the $2.99 on the Sleep Aid app, which could detect whether you suffer from a breathing problem. More »
#iphone

Jailbroken iPhones Get Support for Bluetooth Keyboards
Good news for those wanting to use a physical Bluetooth keyboard with their iPhones: Now you can. The catch is that you'll need to jailbreak your iPhone and that input doesn't work outside of one particular app at the moment. More »
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Is It the iPhone? Or the Network?
It's a funny thing. Right after AT&T's CEO admits their network has problems and the iPhone's shitty reception becomes a late-night punchline, AT&T crushes our nationwide 3G test. It makes you wonder, again, is it the network, or the iPhone? More »