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iPhone was Japan’s best-selling smartphone in 2011, Android more than comfy as well

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It’s deemed likely that Apple had the top-selling cellphone in Japan this past fall, but how did it do in all of 2011? Quite well, if you go by MMRI’s estimates. . . . → Read More: iPhone was Japan’s best-selling smartphone in 2011, Android more than comfy as well

PSA: AT&T now unlocking out-of-contract iPhones

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In case you’ve been living under a rock (or enjoying the weekend holidays), AT&T on Friday revealed its plans to start unlocking out-of-contract iPhones . However, customers looking to take advantage of the deal will have to meet a few requirements first, which include having an account in good standing (so pay those past due fees before inquiring), a fulfilled contract, paid an early termination fee or that a handset upgrade was done. The unlocking process can be achieved at any brick-and-mortar shop, online via chat or by dialing AT&T’s 611 . . . → Read More: PSA: AT&T now unlocking out-of-contract iPhones

IDC: iPhone becomes top-selling cellphone in Japan over the Fall quarter, gives Sharp a run for its money

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Think the iPhone is popular in the States? . . . → Read More: IDC: iPhone becomes top-selling cellphone in Japan over the Fall quarter, gives Sharp a run for its money

T-Mobile keen to help iPhone users, plans to offer new procedures for unlocked phones

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The iPhone might not officially be on the magenta network, but T-Mobile isn’t about to turn its back on a million paying customers, either. According to a document obtained by TmoNews , the network plans to offer new “common procedures, information about feature and specifications and other basic device questions” to iPhone users starting Monday. . . . → Read More: T-Mobile keen to help iPhone users, plans to offer new procedures for unlocked phones

The Love Box is an analog video mixer, house of mirrors for your iPhone (video)

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There’s something romantic about hacking the iPhone , especially when it means finding ways to personalize the massively popular handset. Apps like Instagram may help you realize artistic talent, but software just doesn’t get those creative juices flowing like an old-fashioned piece of hardware can . . . → Read More: The Love Box is an analog video mixer, house of mirrors for your iPhone (video)

Best Buy rewards your procrastination with buy-one-get-one iPhone 4 deal

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Sure it’s Christmas Eve and we’re more than halfway through Hanukkah, but it’s never too late to score some last minute deals — and heck, why not get a little something for yourself, while you’re at it? Best Buy wants to give you a free iPhone 4 for your impressive ability to hold out on holiday shopping for this long. . . . → Read More: Best Buy rewards your procrastination with buy-one-get-one iPhone 4 deal

Sprint pushes SIM lock to iPhone 4S customers, offers to undo it for good boys and girls

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We all knew this day would come. It’s hardly a tragedy, but some globe-trotting types out there might be a little annoyed. Starting today Sprint is pushing a SIM lock to all iPhone 4Ss on its network. . . . → Read More: Sprint pushes SIM lock to iPhone 4S customers, offers to undo it for good boys and girls

Auto-suggestion keyboard found hiding inside iOS 5

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The panoramic camera mode isn’t the only thing to be unearthed from within iOS 5 . A familiar-looking predictive typing option has been unlocked by iOS tinkerer, Sonny Dickson, who tweeted several shots of the new keyboard in action. Like the rough-around-the-edges panorama mode, jail-breaking isn’t necessary, requiring only the iBackupBot program to tweak your configuration settings . . . → Read More: Auto-suggestion keyboard found hiding inside iOS 5

iOS 5′s panorama enabled with backup hackery, jailbreak not required

Did you want in on iOS 5′s hidden panorama feature , but weren’t down with the whole jailbreak shindig? You’re in luck, because RedmondPie found a roundabout solution. All interested parties need is an iTunes backup, a little elbow grease and a program called iBackupBot. . . . → Read More: iOS 5′s panorama enabled with backup hackery, jailbreak not required

Charlie Miller’s latest iOS hack gets into the App Store, gets him tossed out (video)

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This isn’t the first brush Apple’s iOS platform has had with apps that exploit security holes to run unsigned code, but according to the developer of InstaStock, this may be the first to get a security researcher booted from its developer program. Charlie Miller shared his discovery with Forbes earlier today, showing off an app which successfully made it through Apple’s approval process despite packing the ability to download and run unsigned code. That could allow a malicious app to access user data or activate hardware features remotely . . . → Read More: Charlie Miller’s latest iOS hack gets into the App Store, gets him tossed out (video)

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