If you’re shopping for one, USA Today offers information and advice for you to consider.
First, you’ll want to see what’s available from your preferred carrier, says analyst Michael Gartenberg at researcher Interpret. Then decide what features are important – do you want a touch-screen? And prioritize what you’ll use the device for – e-mail, music, [...]
Consider the iPhone, Droid and BlackBerry Bold when purchasing a smart phone
Ratings scandal forces Apple to remove 1,000 iPhone Apps
Bogus reviews have landed Chinese iPhone app developer Molinker in deep trouble, resulting in all 1000-plus of its apps being removed and banned from the App Store. This is great news for consumers who are tired of downloading subpar apps based on inflated reviews, and bad news for companies looking to shill their products with [...]
Skype now available on iPhones
After a little nudge from the FCC, the company has reversed its ban on VOIP apps on its data network, and will now allow iPhone users to connect with Skype and other Internet phone services over its 3G wireless network. Previously, AT&T had allowed such services in only a limited capacity.
AT&T wireless head Ralph de [...]
