Reviews

Richard Solo 1800 for iPhone (RS001) Battery Backup Review

One issue that we continue to address is the iPhone 3G's somewhat dismal battery life. However, not all is lost as there are many backup battery solutions out there. One of my favorite secondary portable charging solutions is the Richard Solo Battery Backup. It was small, extremely portable, and it charged my iPhone 3G with...

Review: ClearArmor by Case-Mate

Hey all! Before we begin, congratulations to �SSK13� and "Ron" for being the chosen winners of the Case-Mate Privacy Screen and Case-Mate Screen Protection Kit (respectively)! Enjoy! Today's post will be a review of the �Clear Armor�, a translucent screen protector for iPhone 3G by Case-Mate. �Clear Armor� by Case-Mate Recently I came across the...

Google iPhone Voice Recognition Application = Best App EVER!

When I first posted about Google's iPhone Mobile App getting an update to include voice recognition last Friday I got us all excited for no reason. Why? Well, that's because the update never came until late yesterday evening (rumor was that it was Apple's fault for the delay and Apple says it was Google's fault--go...

Review: Case-Mate Screen Protection Kit & Privacy Screen

Hey all! Before we begin, congratulations to "x00carly" for being the chosen winner of the iPowerRush Battery Pack! Enjoy! For today's post: a dual product review of the Case-Mate iPhone 3G Screen Protection Kit and Universal Privacy Screen Pro. Case-Mate Screen Protection Kit & Privacy Screen Before doing this review, I had to find someone...

Google iPhone App Update Adds Voice Search

Google continues to introduce new features to its existing products that make me say "cool!" (think of the Google Earth for iPhone app, Google Reader iPhone Beta, iGoogle iPhone page ) all the time. Google Maps on the iPhone was the original kicker for me, along with their iPhone optimized search page (recently updated, more...

Bodyguardz iPhone 3G Case Review

The list of iPhone full body screen protectors can go on and on, but there are a few companies out there that have established themselves the cellphone field. So far we've reviewed fully body iPhone 3G protectors from ZAGG with their popular invisibleSHIELD, PhantomSkinz, and now the iPhone 3G shield from BodyGuardz. What's Included in...

Ecosol Powerstick USB iPhone Charger Review

The iPhone 3G is great but the battery life is something that needs vast improvement if you're a heavy user. You might have remember my original battery woes but to see a significant change in battery life we'll have to wait for the 3rd generation iPhone 4G (follow these tips for better iPhone battery life)....

Say Who: Voice Dialing on the iPhone is Here

The iPhone's list of features are quite impressive, but of course it's hard to impress everyone. Some of our most wanted features might never come, but you can expect new features in the upcoming 2.2 firmware (including the ability to download podcasts directly onto the iPhone). For those who have longed for voice dialing the...

Review: iPowerRush portable battery charger/extender

Hey all! Today's post will be a review of the �iPowerRush�, a portable battery charger/extender. �iPowerRush� portable battery charger/extender The �iPowerRush� is a portable battery charger or extender (it's both really) that is designed for practically any Apple product that has the dock connector! However, in our case, we will be dealing with the iPhone...

SBSettings: The Ultimate BossPrefs Replacement

If you're going to jailbreak your iPhone 3G, one of the essential apps to have is BossPrefs. In a nutshell, BossPrefs allows you to control the vital settings of your iPhone easily by double clicking the Home button your iPhone. From there, you can quickly turn off 3G, control SSH and WiFi and more. A...

Latest iPhone Ad Demonstrates UrbanSpoon

One of the first iPhone Apps I downloaded from the App Store was the intuitive restaurant choosing app, UrbanSpoon. This app took full advantage of the iPhone's capabilities by allowing you to "shake" your iPhone to help you find a place to eat (check out JiggleU for a similar function). The app takes advantage of...

TTC Routes/Schedules on your iPhone: Red Rocket

Since I live in Vancouver a lot of my posts have been through the eyes of a Vancouverite. However, I know there are a lot of people reading this blog from coast to coast. So this next app review will be sure to please my fellow Torontonians who take the TTC. Red Rocket Brings the...