Rick Broida

Rumor: Carriers testing 4G LTE iPhones

A 4G LTE iPhone is coming. That’s the conclusion drawn by Boy Genius Report, which reported this morning that at least one carrier is testing iPhone models with 4G LTE capabilities. BGR says it has “obtained evidence of an internal iOS test build from one of Apple’s major carrier partners, and buried in the firmware …

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Is this what the iPhone 5 looks like? MacRumors says yes

If the latest rumors are true, we’ll find out September 7 what the iPhone 5 looks like. That’s when Apple will purportedly hold a media event to unveil whatever it’s been hatching all summer. In the meantime, MacRumors has cooked up some decidedly sexy mockups of the iPhone 5. (Click either photo for a larger version.) But these images aren’t …

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Find local deals with 8coupons for iOS

Oh, 8coupons, where were you last night when I stopped for dinner at Ruby Tuesday? With about three taps of my iPhone’s screen, I could have saved 15 percent on my entire bill! I won’t make that mistake again. This new app serves up local deals from thousands of sources, showing them on a map or in a big searchable …

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Om Nom returns in Cut the Rope: Experiments

I have a lot in common with Om Nom, star of ZeptoLab’s Cut the Rope. I’m cute as the dickens. I don’t say much. And I love candy. I’m also willing to be studied in the name of science, which is the theme of Om Nom’s new game: Cut the Rope: Experiments. In it, our beloved little monster finds himself …

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Sell old electronics fast with eBay Instant Sale app

So you bought yourself an iPhone, and now you’re looking to turn your old iPod Touch into cold, hard cash. Or perhaps you’ve got an old laptop you’re looking to unload, but don’t want to deal with the hassles of selling it at an auction or on Craigslist. With eBay Instant Sale for iOS, all it takes is a few …

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Create a custom iPhone case for $34.95

Turn a favorite photo into your very own iPhone (or iPod Touch) case. Uncommon Which would you rather have protecting your iPhone: a boring black shell, or a beautiful color photo of your kids, dog, significant other, etc.? Uncommon turns any uploaded photo into an attractive, durable case for your iPhone or iPod Touch. (Custom cases for iPads are coming …

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Crux360 keyboard case for iPad pulls triple duty

Can an iPad really take the place of a laptop? For most people it depends on the kind of work they need to do, but one thing is certain: a physical keyboard would definitely help. The CruxCase Crux360 helps your iPad do its best laptop impression. It’s a case and Bluetooth QWERTY keyboard rolled into one, with a cleverly designed …

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How to copy iDevice video recordings to your PC

At a recent airshow, I used my iPhone to shoot some mighty nice footage of the Blue Angels doing their thing. Later I wanted to show the videos to my kids–not on my tiny iPhone screen, but on my computer’s nice big monitor. Just one problem: how? If you’re new to capturing video with your iPhone, iPad 2, or fourth-gen …

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Zombie Gunship: A game Sarah Palin would love

Fighting zombies on the ground is a sucker bet. I mean, they always outnumber you, and there’s never enough ammo. Plus, it’s a level playing field, and that’s the last thing you want when faced with relentless hordes of flesh-eaters. (Yes, I’ve thought this through.) In Zombie Gunship, you take the high road–literally. You’re the gunner for an AC-130 ground-attack …

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Best app you’ve never tried: Cozi Family Organizer

There are two apps I can’t stop recommending to people. The first is Square, but I usually reserve that one for people who run small businesses. It’s a free and dirt-cheap system for processing credit cards. The other is Cozi Family Organizer (available for Android and iPhone), which, true to its name, keeps your family life in sync. Literally. The …

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