Tag Archive: iPhone

Best FREE Mobile Twitter App for iPhone & Android

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I have been asked this question a few times recently, so I thought that I would write a post. I have tried a few apps and will tell you which I settled on and why. This list applies to both iPhone and Android with a slight exception in Tweetdeck which you will see below. 1….

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…

Guest Post: Different Smartphone App Providers

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I have mentioned before that I have fallen in love with the Android operating system. Google has definitely given Apple a run for their money. Now of course other Smartphone OS manufacturers want a piece of the action. Take Blackberry for example. They have completely updated their OS on the new Blackberry Torch phone to…

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…

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…

Forward your cell number to your Google Voice VM

I am probably late, but I just found out today when i went into my Google Voice settings that you can now forward your voicemail from your cell number to your Google Voice number. This is awesome if you want to keep all of your voicemails in one place and get them transcribed (although some transcriptions are…

AT&T releases Mark the Spot app

Dropped calls is a serious problem on the iPhone.  There are several spots around Chicago where I will lose all my bars or my call will drop with a “Call Failure” message. AT&T is trying to get a handle on this issue by creating an app to allow us to report such issues. I wrote…

I want one of these…

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…

I-Turtle portable speaker review

This is a very cool little Turtle. It serves as a portable speaker for your iPhone, iPod, or other MP3 player. Please read my review in the Chicago Tech Gear area of Examiner.com. LittleTechGirlKris Cain is mom to 2 sets of twins, photography nut, gadget addict, web designer, and blogger who has worked in IT…

Gmail Push for iPhone is Live!!

I am on vacation or I would have been all over this yesterday. Google has enabled PUSH for iPhone & Windows Mobile. YAYYY!!!! I had been using an app called GPush for iPhone for a bit now. It’s pretty flaky and sometimes does not work, but overall it is a decent app. But, I am…

Non-3Gs Apple iPhone’s do not encrypt Exchange 2007 data

This issue came as a shock to tons who had not been having problems with previous versions of the software. Check out Examiner.com for details. Apple needs to fix this asap. LittleTechGirlKris Cain is mom to 2 sets of twins, photography nut, gadget addict, web designer, and blogger who has worked in IT for over…

Are you ready for some… MMS?!?!

It is finally coming to the iPhone on September 25. But honestly, I will believe it when i see it. it will be just in time too! I will be at the Type-A Mom Conference during that time and it will give me a chance to test out sending pics and videos around. I guess…

GV Mobile: It’s in the App Store, ummm no wait, it’s in Cydia!

Earlier today the iPhone/Google Voice world was buzzing with news that Apple suddenly removed the app GV Mobile from app store, along with other apps that support Google Voice.  This was upsetting to me and many other iPhone users as I watched the news circulate on Twitter. Read my story on my Examiner page. LittleTechGirlKris…

Kijiji’s Top 10 Family-Friendly iPhone Applications + $25 iTunes store giveaway!

My first Giveaway. YAYY!!! Kijiji is a really cool iPhone app to view and list local classified ads. I will be doing a full review soon. I was recently asked to contribute to their list of Top 10 Family Friendly iPhone apps. You may view that list on the Kijiji website. And as a thanks…

Create FREE iPhone ringtones using iRinger

Don’t like the ringtones on your iPhone? Make your own… for free! Yes, the iTunes store will very graciously sell you a 30 second snip of a song that you probably already own for a mere .99 – 1.99, but why? Why would you pay for a snippet of a song that you paid for…

NBC 7 Boston Special Report: iPhone “Not Working Out”

UPDATE: THERE IS AN UPDATE AND SUMMARY TO THIS POST POSTED ON EXAMINER.COM. Please check there for all the follow-ups in one place. Laura Stebbins from NBC 7 in Boston contacted me a couple of weeks ago after seeing my blog on my iPhone issues. She too was doing a story and looking for people…

Apple Changes iPhone Moisture damage replacement policy

UPDATE: THERE IS AN UPDATE AND SUMMARY TO THIS POST POSTED ON EXAMINER.COM. Please check there for all the follow-ups in one place. The web is a buzz this morning with news that Apple has altered their iPhone replacement policy for phones with triggered moisture sensors. In my post below, I mention that when I…

An update on my iPhone situation

UPDATE: THERE IS AN UPDATE AND SUMMARY TO THIS POST POSTED ON EXAMINER.COM. Please check there for all the follow-ups in one place. Where do I start? First I want to thank Lisa France of CNN.com for being an advocate on this. Just to be clear, the reporter from CNN contacted me after seeing my…

Welcome to all users that found me via Cnn.com!

UPDATE: THERE IS AN UPDATE AND SUMMARY TO THIS POST POSTED ON EXAMINER.COM. Please check there for all the follow-ups in one place. If you have not seen that article, check it out on Cnn.com. An update on my iPhone moisture issue is coming up soon. Meanwhile, if you have a similar story or gripe…

iPhone Moisture sensor: I am pretty peeved at Apple right now.

UPDATE: THERE IS AN UPDATE AND SUMMARY TO THIS POST POSTED ON EXAMINER.COM. Please check there for all the follow-ups in one place. About a month ago, I started having the infamous “headphone jack” issue on my iPhone. My iPhone will not correctly switch back to handset mode when I unplug my earphones, or even…

iPhone Social Media and IM apps

If you are on the go alot, and you use social media, chances are you want to keep up with it while out, while on the train, waiting at the bus stop, or just bored! These are the apps that I use that get the job done for me: 1. Facebook Mobile: Available in the…

iPhone Google and Gmail integration

This is something that has been on my To Do list for ages. I always gets in talks with other iPhone users about how I use my phone, cool things to install on it, to jailbreak or not to jailbreak. So, there is SO much that I love about my phone and so much that…

Apple plans iPhone 3.0 preview next week, new phone by June

YES! It’s the news us iPhone lovers have been waiting anxiously waiting for. Now, rumor has it that there is an sneak peek at the iPHone 3.0 OS on Tuesday, March 17. Apple always does cool things on Tuesdays! Also, word has it that this leads up to the new release of a new phone…

Gmail Tasks: Finally available on the iPhone!

How did I miss this announcement? I could have been this happy 3 days ago when they posted the release on the Gmail Blog. Now I am HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!! I have really taken to using Tasks quite a bit. I love the ease of use from all computers at home and work, and I…

New Apple iPhone Patent: Can’t wait to see where this is going.

Apple just got approved for a fancy new patent that based on the looks of it, will bring awesome mutlitouch functionality to an iPhone some day. The competition better look out. Read the complete article here. LittleTechGirlKris Cain is mom to 2 sets of twins, photography nut, gadget addict, web designer, and blogger who has…

iPhone software update 2.2.1 released

From: http://i.gizmodo.com/5140324/iphone-221-update-available-now-fixes-bugs?skyline=true&s=x Nothing impressive in this update, just some fixes for Safari and a problem with saving pics from mail. IF YOUR PHONE IS JAILBROKEN YOU SHOULD NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE! LittleTechGirlKris Cain is mom to 2 sets of twins, photography nut, gadget addict, web designer, and blogger who has worked in IT for over…

Get your Obama iPhone case! Huh???

I found this by accident while browsing cases. Too funny!! From: http://elagostore.com/elago-iPhone-3G-Slim-Fit-Case/M/B001J24CZW.htm Elago IPhone 3G Slim Fit Case – Obama – White (Made In Korea) Elago Design iPhone 3G Slim Fit Case Carefully designed and constructed with durable and harmless material Polycarbonate for your iPhone. Polyurethane coated to protect from scratches and for better grip. Light…

JP Morgan Chase Mobile for iPhone

I have been using the so called “Chase Mobile” via text for a while, and its fine for quick account checks. I knew it would come one day.  And now they have an app in the App store. The mobile app is pretty nice. You can actually Pay Bills, Transfer $$ or even a Wire…

Chicagoan’s v103 now available on the iPhone!

If you cannot live without your v103, download iheartradio and v103 is one of the hundreds of stations that you can stream. Download here. LittleTechGirlKris Cain is mom to 2 sets of twins, photography nut, gadget addict, web designer, and blogger who has worked in IT for over 13 years. Twitter and Facebook. Kris figured…