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Review: Crimson Case for iPhone 4

by Jeff Weisbein September 5, 2011
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If there is one type of press release or review request I get a lot of, there is no doubt that I would put iPhone accessories towards the top of the list.  However, while I do get a lot of them, it’s rare that I take up offer to review the product and/or share the [...]

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5 Geek Tips for Surviving Without Power

by Jeff Weisbein September 1, 2011
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As I prepared myself for hurricane Irene, which swept across the East coast of the United States this past week, I thought it would be worth sharing some of my (geek) tips for surviving without power. All of these tips helped me keep my sanity for the 36 hours I went without power.

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Next Generation iPhone Will Crush the Competition

by Mike Mansell August 3, 2011
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In business there is nothing better than winning over new customers.  After all, when your product or service is of quality enough to gain serious traction in your industry you can pretty much be certain that you have done something right.  However, even winning over a customer isn’t always a surefire guarantee of long-term success.  [...]

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Review: PowerSkin Battery Case for iPhone 4

by Rohan Reddy July 28, 2011
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Ever had your smartphone die on you when you are away from a charger? I am sure plenty of times is the answer, at least it is for me. So that is why having a backup-battery is very important, especially with everything we geeks do on our smartphones. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Email, SMS, Angry Birds, and even making a phone call every now and then. Battery life on our precious companions doesn’t last that long. That is where the PowerSkin comes in.

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Apple Working to Expand iPhone Popularity in Chinese Market

by Mike Mansell July 19, 2011
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I don’t care what industry you’re in or what product you’re trying to push; if you work in sales you know that a higher number of potential customers leads to a higher number of real customers and ultimately more money in your pocket.  That’s a simple common-sense thing and has applied to retail since the [...]

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Nielsen: Games Outrank Weather and Social Networking Apps on Smartphones

by Mike Mansell July 7, 2011
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Admittedly, I’ve never been a huge gamer by any stretch of the imagination.  More recently I’ve poked my head into the world of Minecraft only to become bored with what others describe as an incredibly addicting game very quickly.  Sure, I have a Playstation 3 hooked up to the television in my living room, but [...]

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Unlocked (Pre-Paid) iPhone: Is It Right for You?

by Mike Mansell July 5, 2011
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If you follow Apple or mobile industry news developments, you’re probably aware that Apple recently began marketing and selling an unlocked version of their insanely popular iPhone 4.  Just months after consumers gained the freedom to choose Verizon as an alternative to AT&T, the previously exclusive carrier of the Apple iPhone, the company’s latest move [...]

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iCloud Is Magical. There’s No Doubt About It.

by Jeff Weisbein June 26, 2011
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When Steve Jobs announced iCloud at the WWDC earlier this month I thought it sounded great. I liked the feature set and the price tag (free). I even told you that I plan to pay for one of the non-free features called iTunes Match. However, it wasn’t until yesterday afternoon that I experienced the true magic of iCloud first hand. Let me explain.

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I Doubt A Sprint iPhone Could Compete with AT&T or Verizon

by Mike Mansell June 14, 2011
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Just a matter of months ago the Internet was flooded with constant and never-ending rumors that wireless carrier Verizon would partner up with consumer electronics giant Apple to make the ever so popular iPhone 4 available on the Verizon network.  And come January of this year, the much awaited for announcement was made and shortly [...]

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iOS Goes PC Free

by Mike Mansell June 6, 2011
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When the second generation release of Apple’s famed iPad tablet came around a couple of months back, I must admit that I was somewhat tempted to buy into the phenomenon at the time.  The device seemed very much improved in comparison to the first generation, and for the first time the iPad seemed like a [...]

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