iPhone 4 is out. What about the Case?

iPhone 4 case is the hottest topic on the web according to the website Alexa.com. Obvious reason, people didn't want to  spend 30-40 dollars for a side bumper cover.

Here is a list that I made to help other iPhoner's to find a case or screen protectors. I haven't yet received my iPhone or the accessories . But I wanted to make sure that I have some kind of protection beforehand, whether it fits or not.

• Boxwave's Pure Crystal Slip :   Free, but shipping is around $5

          This is what they claim: "Designed with a clean and smooth back, the Pure Crystal Slip maintains the 
          originality of your Apple iPhone 4."
          I havent received the product yet. But lets see.Even though it say's for free, the shipping is around $5     

•  Meritline has black silicone case and screen protector  - $2 for each. Free standard shipping in US.

           If you want some more fancy with screen protectors, you might want to look for Anti-Glare screen  
           protectors. They may be a bit more expensive. But will have some benefits.
 There are so many sites offers you cases according to your preference & style. But do a lot of research on what those cases will do for your iPhone. I've bought may be at least 5 cases for my iPhone 3G. But each time I am half satisfied. Either I dont like it that much, but if I like it other problems starts to occur. I had a nice clear case, after a week or so dust started to accumulate between the surfaces, and I had to clean it all the time. Some cases offers you full protection like a full body armor. But you don't want to end up hiding your iPhone. Hardcases are fine, but get Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU). Its flexible. Here is a youtube video showing what it is.

 My mission is not to spend anything over $10 for cases. So I cant guarantee anything about the quality. The best place in the world for that is Ebay. But just read through every fine print before you buy the item even if it is priced for 99 cents. 


I will have a full review of the cases that I am going to receive in a week or so. Hopefully Apple will send my iPhone 4 by July 19 :)  ..... So stay tuned!!!

In the mean time  if you know any good websites that sells cheap cases, please post it.





        
Note: I am not advertising for the companies mentioned above. This is just an independent review.

iPhone 4 is out. - Look at the review from CNET

Here it is

Welcome to iPhone iOS 4 - the latest iphone operating system

Here is the news story from CNET

How to create folders in iphone for apps

Operating system - You need to have iPhone iOS 4 or higher to create folders for applications.

Step 1

• Next, press your finger on an App and hold until the App icons start to shake. This is the same process (up to this point) that you would do in order to rearrange Apps.
• Press the app and hold it down until the app starts to shake (same process to delete an app)

Step 2

• Drag the app on top of another app which you would want to have it in the folder.
• Now you can see that a folder was created with the same name as the app store category. You will be give an option to change the name. Make sure the name is SHORT.

Step 3

• You can drag and drop up to 9 apps in to a folder.

Misc: 
If you would like to replace apps from a folder or change the name of the folder

• Open a folder.
• Press your finger on an app inside the folder until the app icons starts to shake. You can drag the apps on to the home screen or just simply press the X to delete it.
• You can also change the name of the folder in the above step.

All new iPhone 4 released

Take a look at the new iPhone 4 at  the apple website

Difference between iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS . Click here

iPhone 4 FAQ from CNET

Qik Video camera FREE . This weekend only (APR 17,18)

Here is the link to download

The Video Camera for any iPhone, now with amazing touch effects!
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• send to Facebook, Twitter, Youtube or send via SMS and Email

Opera Mini Web Browser for iPhone has arrived

Finally Opera Mini browser got the green flag. You can now download the Opera mini browser on Appstore.

Link to download

First Impression: Excellent
Screenshots: 

OtterBox Defender Case for iPhone 3G, 3G S (Black)

A great iPhone case. Make sure to have an "anti-glare protector" which will avoid the bubbles/oil spot between the iPhone screen and the screen protecor of the OtterBox case. You can buy the anti-glare protector here.

Speed up your iPhone - Here is how

1. Leave at least 500 MB of free space 
2. Do a soft reset (Hold both physical buttons until shuts off and reboots to Apple logo)
3. Download fewer emails (In Settings " Mail, Contacts, Calendars", Show 25 Recent Messages)
4. Clear your browsers history (In Settings "Safari", scroll all the way down, you will see "Clear History" in the list)
5. Clear your browsers cookies (In Settings "Safari ", scroll all the way down, you will see "Clear Cookies" in the list)
6. Clear  browsers cache (In Settings "Safari", scroll all the way down, you will see "Clear Cache" in the list)
7. Clear old SMS messages.
8. Reduce the number of Apps.
9.  Turn off radios you don't use (If you don't use Bluetooth and/or WiFi turn it off in "Settings")
10. Instead of constantly checking for new emails, change it to hourly or manually even (Turn off "Fetch New Data" under "Settings").

MapQuest 4 Mobile - Dowload for free at App store

If you are looking for a lightweight mapping application for your iPhone, MapQuest has an answer for you. Its only 4.2 MB in size. Good interface, voice guidance and its free. Here are the features of MapQuest 4 Mobile.

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FEATURES:
• NEW! Voice-Guidance speaks to you and informs you of upcoming turns. Change the settings if you prefer a sound prompt.
• NEW! Off-Route Assistance tells you when you've taken a wrong turn, and gives options to help you get back on track.
• Auto-Advance Feature improves "Find Me" by using iPhone® GPS to automatically locate you within your driving directions, recognize when you have taken a turn, and prepare you with the next maneuver - all without having to touch the screen.
• Energy savings mode allows you to set the power consumption level for MapQuest® 4 Mobile - NOW with a medium setting for continued voice guidance when the screen dims!
• Walking directions (pedestrian mode)
• Highly usable driving directions featuring an oversized display as well as landscape mode orientation.
• Save Maps and Routes on MapQuest.com and retrieve on your iPhone®.
• MapQuest® place carousel allows you to easily display locations for hotels, movie theatres, gas stations, and more with a single tap.
• Negotiate difficult turns/sets of turns with orientation arrows when viewing directions in map mode.
• Free-form search for businesses and places.
• Make your own my position icon representing You on the map. Use the built in camera or choose from a variety of existing icons.


Link to download MapQuest 4 moile