Here’s a handy chart from Apple detailing what iPhone 3.0 software features work with which phone.

Date posted: June 22, 2009 | Filed under apple, shortlinks | Comments Off on iPhone 3.0 phone comparison

File this under wish I’d known about it six months ago: SpeedTools Utilities.

Date posted: May 24, 2009 | Filed under apple, shortlinks | Comments Off on SpeedTools

Official Google Mobile Blog: Google Translate now for iPhone. Sweet.

Date posted: August 12, 2008 | Filed under apple, shortlinks | Comments Off on Google translate for the iPhone

I just updated my iPhone OS to 2.0.1. I’ve been having some minor issues with speed and some hangs-let’s see if it gets any better.

Date posted: August 6, 2008 | Filed under apple, shortlinks | Comments Off on iPhone upgrade

For those with the iPhone 2.0 upgrade: Domain Shortcut Helps Type URLs in Your iPhone More Quickly. I’ve been waiting for this one.

Date posted: July 15, 2008 | Filed under apple, shortlinks | Comments Off on iPhone domain shortcut

From Forbes.com: IPhone Apps Likely To Launch Thursday. I wonder if this means they’re going to provide the 2.0 software update for the iPhone today as well. I still stand by my decision to forego the 3G version, and I think in the long run it will prove itself out.

Date posted: July 10, 2008 | Filed under apple, shortlinks | Comments Off on The iPhone App Store

Make Free iPhone Ringtones using iTunes 7.6, for a non-jailbroken iPhone. Scroll to the bottom, right before the comments, and use the topmost of the two tips (under “Another Update”).

Date posted: April 21, 2008 | Filed under apple, shortlinks | Comments Off on Free iPhone Ringtones

I’m waiting for the Macworld Keynote this week to see if there are any new iPhones on the way. If not, I’m going to go ahead and buy one. And then I can promote my 3G iPod to backup/utility status by installing Leopard and a pile of diagnostic tools. (bonus tip: Startup key combinations for Intel Macs.) (via)

Date posted: January 13, 2008 | Filed under apple, shortlinks | Comments Off on Install Leopard on an iPod.

Here’s a fantastic series on using Open Directory for OS X: Part 1, Part 2, and managing preferences. Essentially, it’s a system to centrally set up and manage network accounts from the server instead of bouncing from workstation to workstation. Oh, if I’d only been able to set up a certain client’s internal network this way…

Date posted: January 4, 2008 | Filed under apple, shortlinks | Comments Off on Open Directory and OS X

Note to self: Memorex brand DVD+R dual-layer discs do not work with the SuperDrive on my MacBook Pro from Disc Utility: “The attempt to burn a disc failed. The device failed to calibrate the laser power level for this media.” Looks like I have to switch media.

Date posted: December 13, 2007 | Filed under apple, shortlinks | Comments Off on DVD+R DL