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Would You Watch "The Phone"?
Here's one unknown caller you don't want to ignore! Justin Timberlake is set to produce a game show for MTV called The Phone, where contestants would pick up cell phone calls hidden around a big city, and they'd have to complete missions assigned by the caller on the other end of the phone.
I'm kind of intrigued by the premise of this show, and totally stoked about the fact that a game show will be built around cell phones.
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iPhone vs. BB Survey Draws Some Interesting Conclusions
A recent survey released by Retrevo (an electronics shopping site) comparing iPhone and Blackberry users paints an interesting picture. The respondents are 445 iPhone and BlackBerry owners distributed across gender, age, income, and location in the US. Highlights include:
- 35 percent of iPhone users would be turned off by a date with outdated gadgets.
- iPhone owners use their phones more — they claim to consume more adult content, videos, news, and sports scores.
- iPhone owners text more often than BlackBerry users.
- iPhone owners claim to be more extroverted, bigger jocks, and more intellectual.
Finally! An Absolutely Brilliant iPhone Case
I am beyond excited about this case that I just discovered on Chip Chick. I have long complained that although my iPhone has an excellent camera that takes great photos, it's useless in less-than-direct light. Now, finally, a solution.
Which Side Are You On? Demon and Angel iPhone Cases
Covering your gadgets isn't just for fun, it's a necessity. Silicone cases are the perfect day-to-day ensemble for your phones as they get shoved in and out of your bag to prevent scratches and damage. We know how it goes.
iPhone Tip: More Keyboard Shortcuts
Thanks to reader T S for commenting on my latest iPhone tips post. Turns out, holding your finger down on different keys on the keyboard opens up quite a few options while you're typing. She writes:
You can also type letters with accents by holding your finger on the letter, so if you put your finger on "e" and hold you'll get the option of é, è, ë, etc.
Geek Tip: Another iPhone Typing Shortcut
I'm starting to think Apple might be reading my mind — every time I find something I don't like about my iPhone, I realize they've already thought of a solution. Similar to learning how to quickly scroll to the top of the screen on my iPhone, I wish I would have known about this quick shortcut months ago.
If you're typing a URL into Safari on your phone, there's a convenient ".com" button on the keyboard — great when the suffix to the site you're trying to visit is .com.
Dress Your iPhone Like a Monster For Halloween
I love dressing my iPhone for the season with a cute themed case — and this one is definitely the cutest I've seen in a while! Just in time for Halloween, the Monster iPhone Cover ($35) comes in two fuzzy colors:
Geek Tip: Learn Language Basics With an App
You already know that you can brush up on a language by changing the settings on your gadgets, but what if you need to start from the beginning and learn the basics of a new language? The good news is you don't have to drop a fortune on one of those learn-at-home courses, but instead, you can download the Byki app for your iPhone and study up on the basics of 15 languages so you can be prepared for your next trip abroad.
Using flash cards, quizzes, phrasebooks, and a Perfect Recall program that tracks which words you're having trouble with, then gives you those words more often, you're sure to impress the next time you visit a foreign country.
iPhone Tip: How to Quickly Scroll to the Top of Any Screen
I love learning simple tips and tricks for my iPhone — even if they're things I feel I should have known! File this tip under "Things I wish I knew months ago."
Whether you're reading a ton of emails, in the middle of a very long text conversation or just deeply involved browsing apps, sometimes you find yourself at the bottom of a page having to scroll up, up, up to the top.
What Do You Do With Your Phone During Appointments?
On a recent episode of How I Met Your Mother, Marshall and Ted decided to take a road trip to Chicago, while leaving Lily back at Crumpet Manor. While the guys were gone, Marshall called Lily several times to apologize for taking off without letting her know. Luckily for her (and him!), she was so caught up in her relaxing treatments that she didn't even know he was calling (even though her phone was on vibrate).
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