2010 WWDC: 10 Best iPhone and iPad Apps


Updated 06/10/10 3:50 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

WWDC Lists 10 Best iPhone and iPad Apps

The new iPhone 4 and updated Safari 5 aren't the only items getting attention at this year's WWDC conference. Apple recently recognized the top 10 iPhone and iPad apps that lead the way in design, performance, and innovation. I have a few favorites of my own, but take a look at these apps that Apple says "stand out above the rest" and see if you agree! Read more

5 Reasons You Don't Need an iPhone 4 (and What to Get Instead)


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 22 comments

Why You Shouldn't Get an iPhone 4, and What to Get Instead

With all the hype surrounding the new iPhone 4, it's easy to get lost in the magical Apple haze. Sure, it's a fantastically designed phone and easy to use, but is it something you can't live without? Some would say no. Here are five reasons to skip the iPhone 4, and a few suggestions on other smartphones you should consider instead. AT&T — AT&T has a bad reputation for spotty, Read more

5 Reasons You Need an iPhone 4


Updated 06/16/10 11:43 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 10 comments

5 Reasons Why You Should Get an iPhone 4

Now that the iPhone 4 has been unveiled, demoed, and photographed, you're probably wondering if you should throw down the $200 — $300 it takes to bring one home. Apple calls the iPhone 4 the biggest leap since the first iPhone — and I'd have to agree. Here, five reasons you should snatch one up come June 24. Stay tuned for the rebuttal, when I offer up some worthy iPhone 4 Read more

Are You Getting an iPhone 4?


Updated 06/23/10 6:55 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 22 comments

iPhone 4 News

With months of speculation coming to a close, we finally have all the details on the new iPhone 4. Coming with a brilliant display, sleek design, 16 or 32GB of on-board memory, and tons of new features — including iOS 4, iBooks, and Facetime video calling — you could say this is the most impressive iPhone yet. Adding to the long list of features is the price — starting at just $199, this Read more

iPhone 4 FaceTime Video Calling in Action at WWDC


Updated 06/08/10 11:50 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

iPhone 4 FaceTime Video Calling Demo

After Steve Jobs's keynote at yesterday's WWDC conference, I got a chance to check out the new iPhone up close. Also on display was the new FaceTime video calling feature that the CEO was so proud of. Using the phone's front- or rear-facing cameras, you can call any other iPhone 4 user and chat face to face via a WiFi connection. With little delay, the calls seemed clear, crisp, and connected. Read more

2010 WWDC Highlights: Trends and Observations


Updated 06/08/10 1:50 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Apple 2010 WWDC Trends and Observations

At last year's WWDC conference I was surrounded by belching guys and booth babes, but this year took a different turn. There were decidedly more women in the crowd, and zero scantily-clad booth babes — just tastefully dressed ladies that passed out fliers as keynote attendees filtered out of Moscone West. Although the men were no more classy (I was nearly run over by an older gentleman to get Read more

Up Close and Personal With the iPhone 4


Updated 06/07/10 4:33 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Pictures of the iPhone 4 at WWDC 2010-06-07 16:15:49

After Steve Jobs's keynote presentation at today's WWDC conference, I got an opportunity to check out Apple's new iPhone in person. Turns out, it's lightweight, easy to handle, and really stylish and sleek, but picks up fingerprints like a magnet. Not surprising, since the front and back are both made of glass. Check out the iPhone 4's form factor in this gallery of pics, and stay tuned for more Read more

Apple Sneaks in Safari 5 Announcement After Keynote


Updated 06/07/10 7:07 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Safari 5 Released With Reader, Extensions

Looks like the Apple news keeps on coming — although there was no mention of a Safari update at today's keynote, Apple issued a press release this afternoon detailing new features in Safari 5. Coming as a free download on Mac (OS X Leopard 10.5.8 or Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.2 or later) and Windows, Safari 5 will include Reader, which will allow you to browse news articles in an easy-to-read Read more

2010 WWDC: Netflix Coming to iPhone


Updated 07/22/10 3:36 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Netflix iPhone App Coming This Summer

When I asked, most of you said you'd watch Netflix movies on your iPhone, and now one of the top 10 most downloaded apps in the iTunes App store is heading to the iPhone! The new Netflix app works with your subscription, allowing you to watch the start of a movie on your TV and finish watching it on your phone. The Netflix app will also allow you to check your queue, get recommendations, and Read more