Category Archives: iPhone 4S

Mar 13 2012

Review: QNote for iPhone and iPod Touch

By: Dan Uff

Rating: ** 1/2

Let me say this up front – I am the developer of the above application.  Now you may ask, “how can you give an objective review on your own app?” the answer is simple – I am a tough reviewer, especially on my own apps.  That will be obvious by the end of this article.

I am aware that all iOS devices come with a Notepad application (and a quite good one at that) but I was finding that I needed a quicker way to get to my notes.  This is not a problem on the iPad, as you have a menu on the left where one can tap on the note’s name that I need to get to.  Even though the app on smaller iOS devices does have this feature, it can be cumbersome, especially when one is in a hurry.

On the first screen, QNote presents the user with nine different color notes.  Each note is independent of each other and allows the user to keep different notes within the app.

Opening a note, presents the user with an area to type a note, along with other options such as:

* The top tells you what the app is doing at a particular time.

* Done – Save document.
* E-Mail – EMail document.
- Help – Help with application.
- Command – Printer options.
- About – Version and Contact Information.
- Trash – Delete Document.
- Notes – Go back to Note Selection.

This application also has a section called “QDraw” which allows one to quickly draw something with their finger send it to someone via E-Mail.

PROS:

- Quickly take notes on the go.
- Auto save.
- Easy to get around the app.

CONS:

- Keyboard gets in the way of the note.
- Does not hold margins when printed to printer.
- No iCloud Support.

FINAL WORD:

This app is not meant to keep your diary on.  But if you want to take a quick note or draw a quick picture, give this app a try - and let me know what I can do to improve it!

Mar 10 2012

How to: Use the “Quick Camera Button” on iOS

If you’ve upgraded your iOS device to iOS 5.1, you may have noticed the above icon on the device.  Not only is the design of the icon different then the previous iOS version, their is also a new way to use the camera shortcut (thanks for showing me this, Kelly!)

Previously, if you double tap on the icon, you’d go into the camera app.  Trying to do the same thing in 5.1 only makes the screen jump.

To get into the app, do the following:

1.  Place your finger on the camera icon.
2.  Move the camera icon upwards.
3.  That’s it.

God only knows why Apple changed this.  But it has caused a lot of frustration and confusion for the past few days.

Feb 22 2012

Apple makes Beatles ringtones available in the iTunes Store

Apple has made ringtones from the Beatles most popular songs.  They include:

- “I Want to Hold Your Hand”
- “Can’t Buy Me Love”
- “A Hard Day’s Night”
- “Eight Days a Week”
- “Ticket to Ride”
- “Help!”
- “Yesterday”
- “Paperback Writer”
- “All You Need is Love”
- “Hello Goodbye”
- “Let It Be”
- “Something”
- “Come Together”
- “Hey Jude”
- and more.

These ringtones are now available via the iTunes Ringtones Store on your iPhone.

Feb 21 2012

Security: Paperclips pose security risk for iPhones

Under the right — though easily arranged — circumstances, a simple paperclip could allow someone to circumvent your iPhone’s passcode and access your voicemail, contacts, recent call list, and other data.

The security flaw which allows this undesired access was first discovered by members of the iPhoneIslam team, a group known for occasionally figuring out sneaky ways to circumvent Apple’s security measures. The group posted a YouTube video to show how the flaw can be exploited and I have managed to easily duplicate the process on my own iPhone.

In order to take advantage of the security flaw, a sneaky individual would need to have a paper clip (or another tool which would allow him or her to open your iPhone’s SIM tray) and physical access to your device — which would have to be running iOS 5. There would also have to be a missed call notification visible on your home screen (which the snoop could arrange if he or she knows your phone number, of course).

To read the rest of the MSNBC.COM article, click here.

Feb 11 2012

What’s the difference between a locked and an unlocked iPhone?

By: Dan Uff

Ever since the iPhone 4S hit the streets (and friends of mine began getting one) I’ve been wanting to get one.  But my contract wasn’t due for a while.  While I considered paying full price for one, my financial resources weren’t good enough to justify it.

A few months later, Apple began offering unlocked iPhone 4Ss.  So, I asked myself, “what’s the difference between a locked and an unlocked phone?”  After speaking with some knowledgeable people, here’s what I have come up with:

An unlocked iPhone means:
If you’re willing to pay the full price for the cell phone, that one can use the phone on any carrier as long as one has a current cell plan.  So, for example, you have a cell phone and a plan with AT&T, and do not want to sign up for another two year contract, one can purchase an unlocked phone, take his/her sim card out of the old phone and put it in to the new one, that the new phone should activate normally.  An unlocked phone should not inter fear with your current year plan.

A locked phone means:
You have to buy the phone from the carrier, and you have to sign the carrier’s yearly or multi-year contract.

In order to buy an unlocked phone, you’ll have to purchase it from a non-cell phone company (such as Apple.com, Amazon.com, eBay.com, Sam’s Club, WalMart, etc.)

 

Feb 5 2012

Some iOS Apps for Super Bowl Sunday

Well folks, today’s the day for any type of Football fan – Super Bowl Sunday – especially if you’re a Giants or a Pats fan.

The below is a list of apps for your iOS device while you’re either waiting for the game, or during it:

- Super Bowl XLVI Gude
For those of you who are there and need a guide to get around.

- Super Bowl XLVI Official NFL Game Program
Official game program for Super Bowl XLVI.

- Super Bowel XLVI Commemorative Application
Official NFL Super Bowl Commemorative Application.

Each of the above links will open iTunes to the mentioned app.

Have fun!

Feb 1 2012

Exclusive Review: Star Trek covers for the iPhone 4/4S

Rating: **** (4/5)

By: Dan Uff

Okay, I’ll say it for you – “A review on an iPhone cover???”  Give me a break, it’s a slow news day.

A few days ago, I wrote that StarTrek.com was selling an iPhone cover for the device.  While writing it, (and beings I am a die hard fan) I decided to get one (the captain’s one).

So, I got it yesterday.  It came in a nice (Apple-like) box.  The display of the item was very Apple-like as well.

The actual cover itself is kind of slippery, so you may want to be careful when handling the device.

Putting the cover on was quick and easy – not like some of the others where you need a pry bar when trying to get it on.  I haven’t tried taking the cover off yet, though.

The device’s buttons are easily accessible and are not crammed in to holes that you have to fit the device in just right.

All in all, except for the slipperiness I’d recommend this for any Star Trek fan in your life.

Jan 30 2012

Sprint launches official iPhone application for subscribers

After months of first taking orders for the iPhone, Sprint has now come out with its own app for its iPhone subscribers called Mobile Zone.

For more information, click here [iTunes Link].

 

Jan 30 2012

Apple 4S demand catches up at most Apple Retail Stores

For those of us who have been waiting to purchase an iPhone 4S, as of Monday morning, it seems that Apple has finally caught up to demand of the device as the wait times have fallen from 2-4 weeks to 3-5 business days.