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With the release of the first beta of iOS 4.3, it looks like Apple has dropped support for the iPhone 3G and second-generation iPod touch. As seen in the developer portal, neither the iPhone 3G or second-generation iPod touch are listed. Currently, as of iOS 4.3 Beta 1, the following devices are supported: iPad iPhone...

Update 4: @BradinToronto shows a screenshot of getting 6Mbps using Personal Hotspot on Fido in Toronto. Update 3: Confirmed to work with Bell as well, via HDStig in the comments. Update 2: More info from acfusion29: it just says wi-fi password and i have to enter a password that's at least 8 characters. no WPA/WPA2/WEP...

Another feature has been discovered in today's release of iOS 4.3 Beta 1 and it is very useful for iPhone users! Users of iOS 4.3 on the iPhone 3GS/4 now have the option to change the interval of their Messages alert sound. Currently, iPhone users can toggle on a "Repeat Alert" option in the Messages...

Today, Apple seeded the first beta release (8F5148b) of iOS 4.3 for iPhone 3GS/4, iPad, and iPod touch 3rd/4th generation. As many know, iOS 4.3 is the anticipated release of the next iOS firmware rumored to be due in March 2011. iOS 4.3 is also expected to bring "Personal Hotspot" to the iPhone, as we...

Today Google announced the launch of a new application called "Google Places" for iOS devices. The app allows users to search for nearby places and then further allows users to personalize the results using a ratings system. In case you aren't familiar with Google Places, it lets you quickly search for places nearby and personalizes...

If you lose your iPhone, you need to ensure you've setup Find my iPhone. This service was previously part of MobileMe's annual $109 subscription fee, but recently became free of charge thanks to Apple. Dave Crooks had his iPhone 4 stolen in Calgary, and Find my iPhone came to the rescue. Dave had his vest...

Dealing with Apple is not easy. Verizon and the folks at Cupertino finally came to agreement four long years after the iPhone originally launched in 2007. Usually when it comes to selling the iPhone, Apple's terms dictate the deal. Here in Canada, our 'Big 3' carriers (Rogers, Telus, Bell) haven't had any issues with carrying...

Update 1: Confirmation of iOS 4.3 build 85F148b has been confirmed via another screenshot sent to RedmondPie: The latest Verizon iPhone 4 announcement shook all iPhone users with the sneak peak of the new Personal Hotspot feature, which will allow sharing of the iPhone's data connection. BGR has received confirmation from a source that iOS...

The much anticipated Verizon iPhone 4 announcement in the US brought three surprises for all of us: Revised iPhone 4 antenna design Personal Hotspot feature iOS 4.2.5 In Canada, we've had USB/Bluetooth tethering since it was available in iOS. The big feature we are all craving now is Personal Hotspot, which will essentially turn your...

At this point, many say that it has been all but confirmed that Verizon, an American wireless company, will launch the iPhone 4. Today Verizon is holding a media event at which almost everyone who has any knowledge of iPhones and Verizon expects the CDMA iPhone 4 announcement. While this is going to be great...

Today Google announced an update to their Goggles application for Android and also for the Goggles feature in the Google Mobile app for iOS. The Android version got a bit more love with advanced bar code scanning but both iOS and Android received printed ad recognition and Sudoku puzzle solving. What this update means is...

The iPhone Dev Team have released another beta of Redsnow 0.9.7. This brings the untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1 to beta 6. This time they have resolved the Skype and Bluetooth issues. That have been present up to beta 4. (They fixed the Bluetooth issue in beta 5). Also, there is no need for a...