Since Apple first released the iPhone, it has gained significant market share in the mobile phone market world-wide. The phone uses 3G and 4G data services in addition to WiFi connection(s). This allows it to be used as a comprehensive communications device from anywhere data services are available. One of the iPhone’s most popular features is allowing users to set custom ringtones for individual callers, SMS text messages, new email, and alarm settings. A common task that iPhone users face is making new ringtones from popular songs or other audio Read More

The iPhone is one of the most widely purchased smart devices on the market. In the event that the iPhone is going to be sold, given away, traded in, or needs to revert to the original configuration, it may have to be restored to factory settings. The iPhone can be restored either directly from the phone itself or through the Apple iTunes application that the device is synchronized with. How to Restore an iPhone to Factory Settings from iTunes Step 1 – Ensure that the version of iTunes installed on Read More

Installous is an installation package for jailbroken iPhones, iPads, iPods, and other Apple devices that allow users to install “illegal” applications. Illegal applications refer to unofficial applications and those that other Apple users have cracked. This means that Installous previews Apple applications before they are purchased. Installous is free and can be downloaded via Cydia, the online database of portable device applications. The use of Installous and similar programs is commonly referred to as “jailbreaking” and although it was once considered unlawful, it is now perfectly legal. However, there are Read More

An iPod can display its settings in various languages and can be programmed to any language of choice. If you make a mistake and need to reset the language settings, just follow these simple instructions. They note the english name of the options to select, but also describe how to locate them even when you cannot read the current language. Changing the Language on an iPod Nano The first task would be to remove your iPod from any computer it is attached to. Next go to the main menu by Read More

Before the iOS 4 was released with the iPhone 4, none was built into the iPhone 3G or previous models. In the iOS4, a folder is considered to be a group of apps that is accessed by tapping a single icon on the iPhone home screen. Once tapped, the home screen main area will slide up, fade, and display the folder contents. Once the apps are displayed, tap on any of the subsequently displayed app icons to open the program. What Are the Limitations on iPhone Folders? In the iOS Read More

The iPod Touch is a portable media player that Apple created that has many of the same features as an iPhone. The device allows users to connect to a WiFi network, surf the Internet, send and receive email, and download and watch movies or listen to music. Similar to personal computers, the Apple engineers are constantly making corrections and adding functionality to the iOS that runs the software applications installed on the iPod Touch. When enough upgrades are created, the company releases a software or firmware update for the device. Read More

There are many replacements for the standard Android music player. Though some of them can only be purchased, many of the best alternatives are free. Some of the most popular Android music players include: PlayerPro Best known for its customizable skins, PlayerPro is a common replacement for the standard Android music player. PlayerPro adds many features, such as a lock screen, album and artist reviews, and changeable user interfaces. PlayerPro also includes a five-band equalizer. Any type of equalizer is uncommon in Android music players, making this a notable feature. Read More

The HTC Evo is Sprint Mobile’s flagship Android smartphone and runs on Sprint’s WiMAX network. The HTC Evo costs roughly $200 with a 2 year contract or $450 without a contract. When the HTC Evo was released on June 4th, 2010, it became the top selling launch day phone in Sprint’s history. The HTC Evo runs on the Android operating system, features a multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, and has a front facing, fixed focus, 1.3 megapixel camera as well as a rear facing, auto focus, 8 megapixel camera with dual LED Read More

An iPad is a tablet PC that Apple created. It has features that are found on both the Mac and iPhone. While iPads are not the first or only tablet PC available, they are extremely popular and have many different features that are not commonly found on portable devices. Although iPads generally include support for WiFi, Bluetooth, and 3G in addition to built-in touchscreen and cameras, they are also linked to the Apple App Store, which allows users to take advantage of a large variety of programs that are not Read More

The iPhone is one of the most purchased smart phones in the world. Apple engineers are constantly working on software and firmware updates for the phone to improve the phone’s speed and eliminate iOS problems that users and Apple test engineers encounter. The free iTunes software application is used to push free updates for the iPhone that will be automatically installed on the iPhone. How to Update an iPhone Step 1 – Open the iTunes application on the computer used to synch the iPhone. If a dialogue message is displayed Read More