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Latest iPhone OS 3.1 Beta Cites Unknown Device

Once again, a mystery device in the latest iPhone OS 3.1 firmware beta is being referred to, the device featuring a new model number and fueling speculation that Apple has a new touchscreen device based on its mobile operating system coming soon. According to ArsTechnica, a device called “iProd 0,1” was first discovered in March […]

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iPhone OS 3.1 to Support Augmented Reality Applications, New Snow Leopard Seed Distributed

Recently, Apple released word that its upcoming iPhone OS 3.1 firmware will be the first to officially support augmented reality apps that support the iPhone 3GS’ camera. Such programs would allow for more extended use of the iPhone 3GS’ improved camera and overlay information and controls on top of real-world objects seen through a camera. […]

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Apple Posts iPhone OS 3.1 Beta 2, New Mac OS X 10.6 Seed

Last night, Apple distributed iPhone developers with a second beta of its upcoming iPhone OS 3.1 firmware as well as offered Mac developers a new incremental build of its forthcoming Mac OS X 10.6 (“Snow Leopard”) operating system. According to ArsTechnica, iPhone OS 3.1 beta 2 is only accessible to those with an existing developer […]

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iPhone 3GS

iPhone 3GS Users Noticing Poor Battery Life on Handset

In spite of Apple’s claims that the iPhone 3GS boasts “longer battery life”, some users are complaining that the new handset actually has less battery life than the previous model. Per The Apple Core and a recent iFixIt teardown, the company noticed the the 3GS battery is 6% larger than the iPhone 3G battery, leading […]