Category Archives: iPhone

Yes, I love my iPhone. Posts about iPhone hacks, tips, apps, and more.

For the First Time Since the Beginning, I am No Longer an iPhone Owner

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I was an iPhone owner before it was cool to be an iPhone owner. I had one back before they were released to the public. And I thought nothing of it at the time. My job was lucky enough to get in the beta testing program, so I had an original iPhone back when they,…

Using iOS Parental Controls for iPhone and iPad

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This post was originally posted on Kidgrade.com. It has been edited a bit for this blog.   I recently watched a story on our local news about several parents being shocked to get huge credit card charges on their iTunes accounts. This is due to the fact that their young children are playing games on…

Guest Post: Must Have Apps for Moms on the Go

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When you’re a busy mom with plenty of errands and activities to attend to every day (in addition to the kids), you need some apps for your smartphone that are going to save time, save money, and make your life easier.  So here are just a few for your iPhone or Android that are sure…

Uncommon Deflector 4 iPhone Case Review

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I am ALWAYS, and I mean always talking about branding, branding, branding!! If you want people to know who you are, you need to make a name for yourself. And part of this is being recognized in everything that you do. I headed off to Blogher 2011 with my branding in tact. I had t-shirts,…

Guest Post: What’s Probably True About the iPhone 5

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We are all waiting anxiously to see what Apple has up their sleeves for the new version of the iPhone that was slated to be out this summer. Usually Apple released new version in July of each year. But now it is rumored that the release date of the latest one has been pushed back…

Mophie Juice Pack 4 Plus Review

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Last year the #1 item on my iPhone Accessories Gift Guide was the Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 3G and 3Gs. When in Vegas for CES I stopped by the Mophie booth to talk about how much I loved my older juice pack. But I had since upgraded to an iPhone 4, so I could…

My iPhone Survived the Great Puddle of 2010

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Last Wednesday I was getting out of my car at the local mall. My iPhone 3Gs slipped from my grasp and dropped hard in a HUGE rain puddle that completely covered it. The Mophie Juice Pack flew off, and it sat there for what seemed like an eternity although I’m sure it was more like…

Angry Birds Are Taking Over the World

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So it was just 3 short days ago that my friend Sidney (@hystericalmom) after I IM’d her said something like “Angry Birds are pissing me off.” I was like “What?!?!”. After she told me that it was game I checked it out. I was instantly hooked. I stayed up late playing angry birds.. 2 nights…

Rent.com Releases Mobile Apps to Aid in Apartment Hunting

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I was excited to have been given a first hand look at the Rent.com Mobile Apps before the public. I gave some feedback and I must say that I like that way that the apps turned out. If you are in the market for an apartment, you can do so while on the go without…

AT&T Steps it Up with a Few New Mobile Apps

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My friends at ATT have been busy. Not only busy obtaining some cool new phones like the tiny HTC Aria, but also working on some cool mobile apps to keep us busy while out and about. Here is a list of the new goodies to check out. You can download them all using the links…

Guest Post: Apple vs. Android

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As you all undoubtedly know, I am a phone freak. I have tested several phones. I own an iPhone 3Gs and an HTC Evo. I am always watching out for the next best thing in smartphones. I have not yet gotten an iPhone 4. I don’t think I’ll be upgrading to one of those. Actually, the iPhone…

Mophie Juice Pack Air no longer charging correctly after iOS4 upgrade

I have been using the Mophie Juice Pack for around 2 months when I was sent a unit for review. I have had no issues out of it at all… until 2 days ago when I upgraded my iPhone 3Gs to iOS4 when it was released. Yesterday, when I actually needed to use the Mophie…

iOS4 upgrade experience… not so good

This morning I posted on Examiner.com how I was excitedly counting the minutes until the iOS4 update was released. The update was released at 12:oo pm central today. I had already backed up my phone which I swear took an hour, so a few minutes after 12 as soon as my iTunes said that iOS4…

iPhone 4 pre-orders hit a snag

This post is also posted on Examiner.com. Earlier today I tried going through the pre-order system on Apple’s website and I was greeted by a couple of error messages as I tried to work my way through the system. There were complaints of the same issues all over Twitter and Google. Several users had to…

Otterbox Smartphone Case review

Otterbox recently sent me a couple of awesome smartphone cases to be included in my gift guide (being added when I finish this post). I received one for my iPhone and one for a Blackberry Curve to try out. First I will talk about the iPhone case since this is the one that I am…

Introducing WeReward from Izea: Earn money for mobile check-ins!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. WeReward is a cool new Mobile application from Izea, the company behind SocialSpark and Sponsored Tweets, Pay Per Post, and Sponzai. As we know, they are all about making us money. And now… they are jumping on the…

Another fetish: Cell phone cases

Ok, so yes.. I know I have a problem. Admitting is the first step right? I recently talked about my custom iPhone case that I ordered. I LOVE it! This is like the oh… I don’t know… 8th or so case that I have had for my phone. I love changing up the look to…

Hallmark hoops&yoyo fun@work App for iPhone

Hallmark has jumped into the iPhone app market with a new fun app to keep us occupied. The suite is called fun@work. It includes a cool game called LingoBingo!, some film shorts called Days of the Week in which cute little characters move around their offices and face the trials of the day at work….

My custom iPhone case from Pexagon

A while ago I wrote about Pexagon having a special on custom iPhone and  Blackberry cases. It was a paid post, but I actually ordered one because I loved the look of them so much. I just wanted to show it off. Please ignore my one shiny fingerprint on the back! Isn’t it cute?? I…

iPhone Storybook apps from Decode Entertainment

I love fun apps for my iPhone that can keep my kids busy in a pinch. Although, I have this growing fear that they will somehow destroy my phone like the last time i wrote about reviewing a kids app. But today was a huge step for me. I handed one of my 6 year…

Fo2go for iPhone

Fo2go is a cool iPhone app that allows  you to quickly and easily upload media including photos, videos, and sound files to various places around the web. It’s a cool alternative to PixelPipe if you do not need all the extra options to fumble through. You can set up Contacts to email photos to multiple…

Get insurance for your iPhone or laptop

Anyone who has been reading my blog for a while knows that I had an issue with my iPhone warranty being void due to a tripped moisture sensor although my phone had never been wet. I fought Apple on it and eventually won, but it was a pain. And I might not have been so…

Tickle Tap Apps review

Tickle Tap Apps is a cool company that Mom’s should love. Why? Because they completely understand that sometimes we have to keep out kids busy… even if it means letting them play with our iPhone! From their website: Tickle, Tap, Laugh and Learn Tickle Tap Apps are age-appropriate educational games preschoolers can play anywhere. These…

Citibank releases mobile banking app for the iPhone

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Citi. All opinions are 100% mine. Citibank has released a mobile banking app for the iPhone that allows customers to view account information on checking, savings, and credit card accounts. Keep track of your finances while on the go. I often use such an…

Introducing the iPad

This article was orginaly posted on Examiner.com. Yes, there are many, many jokes on the name, but nevertheless, this appears to be an incredible device. As rumors suggested, it is indeed a large iPod Touch, with awesome specs. The specifications are 9.7 inch screen, 1.5 lbs, only 1/2 inch thick, 10 hour battery life with…

Slidz Pro iPhone App Review

Slidz Playlist Pro by Smartphones Technologies is a cool app for iPhone that allows you to create slideshows of the photos on your iPhone set to music. It is very easy to use and allows you to add photos from your local Camera Roll, Flickr , or Facebook. Creating a slideshow is quick and easy….

Heineken Breathalyzer iPhone app

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Heineken. All opinions are 100% mine. The Heineken Know The Signs website is a campaign to get the public to drink responsibly. It has been a succesful campaign so far that aims at showing people how they look and act when they have had…

On Examiner.com: iPhone Moisture sensor still a huge problem for users

Have you had a problem with your iPhone sensors? Many users have encountered this issue in past months. I did an update post of my original issue posted back in March on this blog. This issue is still a problem for many users.  Apple really needs to move these sensors. Please read the post over…

$5 Personalized iPhone & Blackberry Cases

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Pexagon Technology. All opinions are 100% mine. I have an addiction for iPhone cases. I have a few plastic ones in various colors, a couple of silicon ones, and even a metal one, but none of them are engraved with my name… Well until…

The Yamaha PDX-60 speaker for your iPhone or iPod

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Yamaha. All opinions are 100% mine. My iPod and my iPhone are always with me. I listen to my iPod in the car, at work, and on public transportation. Basically wherever I am. It is also filled with my kids movies so that I…