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Turn Your iPhone 4 Transparent

When you replaced the old iPhone 3G cover with a transparent case, it revealed a fugly side. But with the iPhone 4, the inner workings and hidden guts are surprisingly good lookin’. Here’s how to turn your iPhone 4 transparent. https://gizmodo.com/clear-iphone-3g-replacement-case-shows-its-fugly-guts-5119300 The mod was simply done by taking the glass panels off the phone and…

Tech News Casey Chan Jan 29

New Tweak Makes Your Jailbroken iPhone’s App Icons Look 3D

Ah, the endless ingenuity of the jailbreak community. Apocolipse’s forthcoming 3DBoard uses the iPhone 4’s sensors to lend the app icons a 3D effect when the phone is tilted. Hey, that’s one dimension cooler than your home screen. The tweak will be available in the Cydia app store soon for $4. [YouTube]

Tech News Kyle VanHemert Jan 26

Is AT&T Allowing Unlimited iPhone Data After All?

Remember when AT&T killed off its unlimited data plan, unless you were grandfathered in? The AP reports that the carrier is quietly backtracking to allow customers who previously had unlimited data—but switched to tiered pricing—to return to all-you-can-eat. https://gizmodo.com/at-t-just-killed-unlimited-wireless-data-and-screwed-e-5553418 If true, the move seems like a clear response to Verizon’s $30 unlimited data plan for…

Tech News Brian Barrett Jan 26

Old Lady Tries to Smuggle 44 iPhone 4s Through Airport Security in Her Stockings

Last week, at Israel’s Ben-Gurion International Airport, security officials stopped a 60-year-old woman who had been moving erratically through airport security. She said she was feeling sick. Not true! She actually had 44 iPhone 4s stuffed down her pants. According to Israel-based Hareetz: Last week’s would-be smartphone smuggler was reportedly dressed in a traditional Georgian…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert Jan 26

Stop Panicking, You Can Still Open Up Your iPhone With A $2.35 Screwdriver

Earlier there was worry that Apple’s freaky “pentalobe security screws” would prevent us from opening up our iPhones. Turns out that we’re only $2.35 (plus shipping!) away from tampering with our gadgets again thanks to a wholesaler. https://gizmodo.com/apples-making-it-impossible-to-open-up-your-iphone-by-s-5738887 Keep in mind that there’s no guarantee that this wholesaler isn’t some shady operation and looking to…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Jan 20

Apple’s Making It Impossible To Open Up Your iPhone By Secretly Swapping Its Screws

Apple’s products are notoriously difficult to open and repair—surprise, they want you to buy new stuff!—but this is especially ridiculous. During repairs, they’re replacing the iPhone 4’s Philips screws with weird new ones for which no screwdriver exists. Yeah, Apple’s effectively making it impossible for you to open up your iPhone. Here, according to iFixit,…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert Jan 20

Is a New Texting Plan AT&T’s First Verizon iPhone Counteroffensive?

According to this leaked photo over at Gear Live, AT&T’s going to be reworking its messaging plans next week. The $5/200 and $15/1500 texting plans will disappear, and in their place? A simplified system that beats Verizon’s messaging offering handily. Apparently AT&T will have two new message plans, as shown on this purported Best Buy…

Tech News Brian Barrett Jan 19

Verizon Will Give Recent Phone Buyers a $200 iPhone Make-Good

Any Verizon customer who regrets picking up a new phone between Thanksgiving and the day of the Verizon iPhone announcement won’t have to kick themselves too hard; the carrier’s granting $200 debit cards to people with iPhone 4-inspired buyer’s remorse. https://gizmodo.com/the-verizon-iphone-is-here-5730527 Take heed, though! You’re only eligible if you buy a new iPhone 4 at…

Tech News Brian Barrett Jan 18

iOS 4.3 Beta Jailbroken Already With PwnageTool

Well that didn’t take long! iOS 4.3 beta was just released late yesterday, and already there’s an unofficial PwnageTool release that will let you jailbreak to your heart’s content. Pretty soon the jailbreak’s going to happen before the firmware release. https://gizmodo.com/ios-4-3-beta-and-pre-release-apple-tv-software-now-avai-5731997 For a complete how to guide, head on over to Redmond Pie. And as…

Tech News Brian Barrett Jan 13

Verizon Killing Upgrade Discount Program Just In Time For iPhone 4

Verizon’s finally bringing the iPhone on board! But what’s this? The carrier’s going to be closing its “New Every Two” upgrade discount program to new subscribers three weeks before the iPhone hits its shelves? But… but… aw, man. https://gizmodo.com/the-verizon-iphone-is-here-5730527 Just to be perfectly clear, this won’t affect current subscribers who’ve been holding on to their…

Tech News Brian Barrett Jan 12

AT&T: Please Let Us Hotspot Our iPhones

Hi, AT&T? Loyal customer here. Really been digging the iPhone the last few years, and was excited to find out I can use it as a hotspot in March. That is, if you let us. And here’s why you should. https://gizmodo.com/unconfirmed-all-iphones-will-have-personal-hotspot-abi-5731562 I know, change is hard. But that didn’t stop you from enabling tethering when…

Tech News Brian Barrett Jan 12

Unconfirmed: All iPhones Will Have Personal Hotspot Ability With iOS 4.3 (Updated)

According to BGR—who’s got a good track record with these things—iOS 4.3 will bring personal hotspot capabilities to all iPhones regardless of carrier. We already know Verizon’s on board. What say you, AT&T? https://lifehacker.com/verizon-iphone-can-act-as-a-wi-fi-hotspot-5730618 The feature will almost certainly require carrier support, which means that AT&T could deny its users hotspotability. Otherwise, the feature is…

Tech News Brian Barrett Jan 12

If Your iPhone Has Ever Dropped a Call, Read This

If you’re excited about today’s Verizon iPhone bonanza, it’s for one reason: hoping for the shining light of non-sucky service. Here’s all of the news (and opinion) you need to get caught up on what might be your next phone: • The Verizon iPhone Is Here • Will the iPhone Crush Verizon’s Network? • Verizon…

Tech News Sam Biddle Jan 11

Did Verizon’s iPhone Fix the Death Grip Issue?

The Verizon iPhone is here and it’s a beautiful thing. Well, it’s actually the same old thing with a slightly modified antenna. It’s been reworked for Verizon’s CDMA network, but will it fix the iPhone 4’s death grip issue? Updated Check it out: the original AT&T iPhone 4’s antenna notches have been shuffled. Instead of…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert Jan 11

The Verizon iPhone Is Here

It’s confirmed. The iPhone 4 is coming to Verizon. Starting at $200 for the 16GB version, with a new antenna and a hotspot application that would allow you to connect your computer or any other device to the internet. How does it look? Same as the iPhone 4, except with a different antenna design. Here’s…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jan 11

Don’t Buy the Verizon iPhone 4

The day that Verizon gets the iPhone will be remembered as glorious by everybody who’s dropped 12 calls in a row, been taunted by meaningless signal bars and just plain had a miserable AT&T experience. But they shouldn’t buy one. https://gizmodo.com/the-verizon-iphone-is-here-5730527 Let’s keep in mind what Apple—or rather, Verizon—announced, precisely. A new carrier for the…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jan 10

Verizon’s Not Scared of iPhone 4 Traffic One Bit

How confident is Verizon that they can handle the data usage of brand-new iPhone owners? So confident that they’ve been saying they’re ready for the onslaught since back in 2009. Big talk! Let’s hope they can back it up. [Businessweek]

Tech News Brian Barrett Jan 10

Everything We Knew about the Verizon iPhone Before it Launched

Tomorrow’s the day a lot of you have been waiting for—the iPhone 4 taken under Verizon’s big red wing. We know the announcement’s happening, but what else do we know for sure? And what about those floating rumors? First, here’s what we’re sure of. It’s Announced Tomorrow It doesn’t get much more solid than this.…

Tech News Sam Biddle Jan 10

Wonder Why Is Verizon is Unveiling the CDMA iPhone?

Because technically, Apple and Verizon aren’t showing a new product; just a variant of an old one. That’s the theory offered up by Apple know-it-all Jim Dalrymple on TechCrunch. I’m OK with that theory. https://gizmodo.com/the-verizon-iphone-will-be-announced-on-january-11-5727934 Dalrymple says that Apple is avoiding the usual media cycle of product speculation by letting Verizon take the reigns on…

Tech News Adrian Covert Jan 7

AT&T Mentions an LTE Apple Device For 2012 (Updated: Or Not)

So we know AT&T’s calling its HSPA+ “4G,” along with its LTE service (launching this summer). But did you know it’ll launch 20 4G devices this year—and one LTE device from Apple next year? Those 20 devices include phones, hotspots and modems, but we do know there’ll be the Motorola ATRIX 4G, the HTC Inspire…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Jan 5

Turn Your iPhone 4 Transparent

New Tweak Makes Your Jailbroken iPhone’s App Icons Look 3D

Is AT&T Allowing Unlimited iPhone Data After All?

Old Lady Tries to Smuggle 44 iPhone 4s Through Airport Security in Her Stockings

Stop Panicking, You Can Still Open Up Your iPhone With A $2.35 Screwdriver

Apple’s Making It Impossible To Open Up Your iPhone By Secretly Swapping Its Screws

Is a New Texting Plan AT&T’s First Verizon iPhone Counteroffensive?

Verizon Will Give Recent Phone Buyers a $200 iPhone Make-Good

iOS 4.3 Beta Jailbroken Already With PwnageTool

Verizon Killing Upgrade Discount Program Just In Time For iPhone 4

AT&T: Please Let Us Hotspot Our iPhones

Unconfirmed: All iPhones Will Have Personal Hotspot Ability With iOS 4.3 (Updated)

If Your iPhone Has Ever Dropped a Call, Read This

Did Verizon’s iPhone Fix the Death Grip Issue?

The Verizon iPhone Is Here

Don’t Buy the Verizon iPhone 4

Verizon’s Not Scared of iPhone 4 Traffic One Bit

Everything We Knew about the Verizon iPhone Before it Launched

Wonder Why Is Verizon is Unveiling the CDMA iPhone?

AT&T Mentions an LTE Apple Device For 2012 (Updated: Or Not)

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