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We Have a Winner: Outlet Charging Proves Faster for iPhone 4

Among the great debates of computer technology (along with whether or not to shut your computer down for the night or put it to sleep and how this affects the hardware) is the question as to whether or not to charge an iPhone or similar device via an outlet or USB port. Even in the […]

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How-To: deactivate Network Services to improve iOS device battery life

Although the iOS 4 software update has been lauded as improving battery life for most users, some are finding the improvements lacking. Per the Apple Toolbox Blog, one source of this may be overuse of the Location Services feature which can accompany checking Push notifications, and having many open Safari windows open. It now appears […]

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Rumor: Apple to launch iTunes wireless streaming/sync features in September

Despite everything Apple seems to be fighting with regarding the iPhone 4’s firmware, there may be something cool around the corner. Per a “reliable” unnamed Apple source, the Boy Genius Report web blog is reporting that Apple will launch new wireless streaming and synchronization features for iTunes at its traditional September iPod event, or possibly […]

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Developer submits App Store application for program that allows wireless iTunes syncing

Ok, this could be cool if Apple approves it. Per Engadget, developer Greg Hughes has submitted an application that allows the iPhone and iPod touch to sync wirelessly with iTunes over Wi-Fi, and plans to submit the software to the App Store later this week. The software, dubbed “Wi-Fi Sync,” requires a separate desktop application […]

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Apple debuts iPhone OS 4.0 in San Francisco

Over in San Francisco, Apple gave iPhone developers and the media a sneak preview of its upcoming iPhone OS 4.0 operating system, announcing major changes in multitasking capabilities, changes to the Mail application, and a built-in advertising system highlight the features that make up iPhone OS 4.0. Per Macworld, developers could get their hands on […]