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Expect iPhone, Fourth of July scams, security firm says

A Storm botnet campaign is expected this weekend that touts the Fourth of July holiday and significant spam touting the rollout of the iPhone 3G will likely hit users next week

In pictures: iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Bold vs Touch Diamond

The iPhone phenomenon is well and truly in force since the launch of the iPhone 3G in Australia last month. With this in mind, competitors are clamouring for a piece of the pie and are set to begin launching potential 'iPhone killers' in a bid to derail the Apple machine. We’ve been fortunate to have two of the newest iPhone competitors in the office, along with the iPhone 3G. RIM’s BlackBerry Bold and the much anticipated HTC Touch Diamond are two smartphones that are set to compete with the iPhone 3G in Australia and around the globe. Check out our slideshow of these hot smartphones side by side! iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Bold vs Touch Diamond iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Bold vs Touch Diamond iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Bold vs Touch Diamond iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Bold vs Touch Diamond iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Bold vs Touch Diamond iPhone 3G vs B

Expect iPhone scams, security firm says

Apple's launch of its new iPhone 3G will produce a flurry of spam and scams, a security company warned Thursday.

Expect iPhone, Fourth of July scams, security firm says

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Apple explains iPhone 3G upgrade process

Apple this week began posting information for iPhone users intending to update their device to the new iPhone 3G. A new support document explains how to replace an original iPhone with an iPhone 3G using the same carrier: "If you follow these steps to backup your original iPhone first, and then restore the backup to your iPhone 3G, your saved SMS messages, email accounts, photos, notes, and other personal settings will be present on your iPhone 3G," the company noted. The instructions indicate that iPhone users in the US will not need to transfer their SIM card (a new one will be provided with the iPhone 3G) and describes how to transfer settings, personal info, SMS messages, and other data to the new device using iTunes' backup iPhone feature.

Apple Looking for iPhone Security Engineer

Apple is taking the security of the iPhone very seriously. They are presently looking for an iPhone Security Engineer to help "validate the security architecture of the iPhone". Of course, "iPhone Security Engineer" is just a more polite way of saying "hacker".

Case-mate Adds Style and Sophistication to iPhone Launch With New Cases and Accessories to Protect Your Investment

ATLANTA, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the launch of the new Apple 3G iPhone, Case-mate announces a new, premium range of iPhone cases and accessories that offer an advanced level of protection and style for the new iPhone. Designed to enhance the iPhone experience, the range uses the latest materials to ensure a sophisticated look and feel. "Whether you're looking to enhance your iPhone's appearance or simply prevent damaging scratches, Case-mate offers a product to fit your lifestyle," said Shashi Reddy, CEO, Case-mate. "We know that consumers want to protect their iPhone investment, and we have created a line of stylish options that meet a variety of personal preferences and needs. We take pride in the quality materials and innovative design of our products, which protect the iPhone at an affordable price.

reQall Launches the iPhone's First Memory Aid

Shake your iPhone to jog your memory MOFFETT FIELD, Calif., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Today reQall (http://www.reQall.com) released the first-ever memory aid specifically created for the iPhone and iPod Touch. reQall for the iPhone is available for free beginning Friday July 11th, exclusively from Apple's App Store (http://www.apple.com/iphone/appstore). Based on pioneering research into memory prostheses from MIT's Media Lab, reQall enables you to simply say what you want to remember straight to your iPhone. Your voice reminders are immediately converted into text and delivered back to you at the right moment. reQall can remind you via text message, instant message, email, or as a calendar alert about what you need to do and when. And if you shake your iPhone, the patent-pending reQall Memory Jogger(TM) springs to action and identifies inf

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Telkom Kenya to start selling iPhone

Telkom Kenya will start selling the iPhone in Kenya next month after launching its mobile phone service under the Orange brand. The company's chief commercial and marketing officer Njeri Rionge told a local news service that Orange entered into a contract with Apple that gave it the right to sell the iPhone in Kenya and the sale will commence once the mobile service rolls out. However, Rionge said Telkom Kenya has yet to decide whether to offer the iPhone 3G, the older version or both. Apple launched the iPhone in 21 countries on 11 July and in France on 17 July. The remaining 50 countries include 17 in South America, 14 in Africa, 12 in Europe, four in Asia and three in the Middle East. Telkom Kenya CEO Dominique Saint-Jean confirmed that the Orange firm has entered into the agreement with Apple to sell the iPhone in Kenya but could not

Apple seeks to hire security expert for iPhone

Apple may be looking to address complaints about mediocre security efforts for the iPhone, a new job listing suggests. The company has posted an opening for an iPhone Security Engineer, to be based at the company's headquarters in Cupertino. The position calls for someone to "validate the security architecture for the iPhone," and produce a "major impact on Apple's embedded operating system products."

You Can Now Listen to the Music from Your iPhone 3G in Your Car with the TuneCast(R) Auto for iPhone and iPodYou can now listen to the music from your iPhone 3G in your car with the TuneCast(R) Auto for iPhone and iPod (Photo: Business Wire)Complete

Complete with Apple's "Works With iPhone" Approval, Existing TuneCast Auto for iPhone and iPod is Now Compatible with New iPhone 3G

iPhone security is "enterprise class" says Cisco

Doubts have been cast on the security of the iPhone for business use but a CTO with networking industry leader Cisco, is very happy that it is up to scratch, and says Cisco has big plans for iPhone unified comms applications.

iPhone review

Apple24 carat Gold Apple iPhone review by LetsGoMobile : The large amount of patents Apple applied for on behalf of the iPhone makes you expect that this should lead to an exclusive device. However; Continental Mobiles are not satisfied with the exclusivity of the Apple iPhone, and that's why they have their own version of the much-discussed iPhone; a special 24 carat gold iPhone. Even though the Apple iPhone in itself is already a unique device, the combination with the additions of Continental Mobiles ensures that you, as a user, are guaranteed not to meet a similar device. LetsGoMobile have reviewed this unique mobile phone.

iPhone users report dropped calls

Andre Charland recently bought an iPhone 3G, the Apple phone that hit the market on July 11. But the Canadian software executive isn't giving up his BlackBerry Pearl. He says the BlackBerry is a "workhorse" for email and phone calls, while the iPhone isn't as reliable. "I've just had dropped calls and issues like that," he says. "I have the iPhone mostly for fun," like watching video or browsing the web. The reason for the iPhone's reception problems is in dispute. Two sources, including one close to Apple, say the issue is a chip from Infineon that manages wireless communication.

iPhone better than Nintendo DS and PSP combined

If id Software co-founder Carmack can be believed, iPhone might emerge as a major force in the mobile gaming industry and trounce many rivals. He expressed regret that his company still has not released any games for the iPhone. According to him, iPhone with it’s great graphics and a large screen can support advanced games which other portable devices can’t. He said id Software is already developing two games for iPhone, a normal mobile game and the other, an advanced game that would test iPhone’s graphic abilities. Though graphics may let down iPhone, he feels it is more powerful that Nintendo and PSP combined. Though iPhone may not be the definitive answer to mobile gaming, it sure is a great device, at least for now.

Fido to unleash iPhone 3G... two hours sooner with limited time promotional pricing

TORONTO, July 9 /CNW/ - In anticipation of iPhone 3G launch, Fido, Canada's fourth largest wireless provider that's number one in customer satisfaction,(x) today announced plans to open the doors of Fido's flagship store in Montreal two hours early on July 11. Starting at 8:00 a.m. on July 11, customers will be able to purchase the new iPhone 3G in advance of regular store hours at a special launch day event at the Fido flagship store at 1004 rue St. Catherine Ouest, Montreal. Be among the first in Canada to get the next generation iPhone 3G and have the choice of a 6GB data plan through a limited time promotional price offer.

Review: Photography Applications for the iPhone

On July 11, 2008 Apple launched an update for the iPhone, softare version 2.0. This is a free upgrade for current iPhone users, included as standard on the new iPhone 3G, and an inexpensive ($10) upgrade for iPod Touch users. As part of the 2.0 software update came a long awaited addition to the iPhone, the new Application (App) store. The App Store, located inside the new iTunes 7.7, provides immediate access to well over 500 software applications for the iPhone, many of which are free and most others priced from $2.99 - $9.99. iPhone and iPod Touch users also have the ability to access the new App Store directly from their updated mobile device.

Apple iPhone 3G Review

(Review) - We’ll get right to the chase. Apple’s iPhone 3G is very similar to the original iPhone. In fact, first-generation iPhones can be updated to use the iPhone 2.0 software, which will give a lot of the software capabilities of iPhone 3G to its predecessor. However, that doesn’t mean that iPhone 3G isn’t worth the upgrade. If you were holding out on the original iPhone in hopes of iPhone 3G, this is your chance to grab one, assuming can get past the strict requirements of activating the phone in AT&T or Apple Stores. That’s of course to prevent a lot of folks from unlocking their iPhones.

Help Wanted: iPhone Hacker for Apple

That is, if you're an iPhone hacker, at least. Our friends at Ars Technica point out that an Apple job opening has popped up for an "iPhone Security Engineer." The engineer's duties include overseeing iPhone's security architecture and developing "proof of concept" attacks on iPhone's security.

Lenogo iPod/iPod Touch/iPhone to PC Transfer I 3.6

Lenogo iPod/iPod Touch/iPhone to PC Transfer I is an best ultimate application for transferring songs and videos from an iPod/iPod Touch/iPhone to PC. With Lenogo iPod/iPod Touch/iPhone to PC Transfer, iPod/iPod Touch/iPhone users can transfer songs and videos to PC easily. Lenogo iPod/iPod Touch/iPhone to PC Transfer is fully compatible with all existing iPod/iPod Touch/iPhone including iPod(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation iPod), iPod Photo, iPod mini, iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPod touch, iPod video and iPhone.

Telstra joins line-up for iPhone day

Telstra has announced that it will offer Apple's new third-generation iPhone by 11 July 2008. This means that Telstra is not going to be outdone by Vodafone and Optus, which also plan to offer the iPhone in Australia. Telstra has unveiled its pricing plans for the iPhone. The iPhone incorporates Apple's digital musical player, the iPod, with an internet-enabled mobile telephone. These are expected to be very popular in Australia. Hutchison Telecommunications, which owns the "3" mobile telephone network, will be the only carrier not able to sell the new iPhone on 11 July

Telstra knits deal with Apple: officially announces as iPhone 3G carrier in Australia

Telstra, Australia's leading telecommunications and information services company, and Apple® today announced that the highly anticipated iPhone 3G™ will be available to Telstra's over 9 million Australian customers on July 11. iPhone 3G™ combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK.

Almighty PwnageTool 2.0 arrives, down goes new 3G OS for iPhone

Promises and promises and few more promises, that’s what came from Apple’s stable about iPhone 3G software being unhackable, but iPhone Dev Team has done it again as they released PwnageTool 2.0 for iPhone 3G, 1st Gen iPhone and iPod Touch. Sadly, PwnageTool 2.0 is only able to break all shackles on 1st Generation iPhones and not on iPhone 3G. That means, you won’t be able to unlock your iPhone 3G as of now, though you can unlock your 1st Gen iPhone.

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