Month: February 2011

AT&T Sued for Overcharging iPhone and iPad Owners

Sébastien Page ∙ February 1, 2011

A lawsuit was filed in California against AT&T on the grounds that the company overcharges its iPhone and iPad customers by inflating the amount of data used and by adding "phantom traffic".

The plaintiff's attorney hired a firm to track his data usage. Their findings were quite astounding. The research firm found out that AT&T overstated incoming data by 7 to 14% in what they called "a rigged gas pump that charges for a full gallon when it pumps only nine-tenths of a gallon into your car's tank"...

How to Add the iDB Bookmark to Your iPhone’s Home Screen

Jeff Benjamin ∙ February 1, 2011

Not a day passes when I'm not asked, "Where can I download the iDB app?" This is usually in response to a video, or a screenshot that showcases my Home screen.

Indeed, plopped squarely on my Home screen is an icon that does in-fact look like an official app for iPhoneDownloadBlog; however, it's not an app. It's just a bookmark saved to my Home screen.

Will iDB ever release an official app? The verdict is still out on that. In the meantime, though, feel free to follow this brief tutorial that shows you how to get an iDB bookmark on your desktop.

Besides, It's almost as cool as an official app...

Apple Releases iOS 4.3 Beta 3 to Developers

Sébastien Page ∙ February 1, 2011

Just about 2 weeks after releasing iOS 4.3 beta 2, Apple dropped iOS 4.3 beta 3 today to developers. This pre-release version of iOS 4.3 is for iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS, iPad, iPod Touch 3G and 4G, and the Apple TV.

Of course, you have to be a developer to be able to download iOS 4.3 beta 3 from Apple's website. At this point, we don't know if any major new feature was added to this beta release, but we shall find out soon.

Apple Relaxes Warranty Policy Involving iPhone’s Liquid Contact Indicator

Jeff Benjamin ∙ February 1, 2011

This is definitely a win for consumers. As you know, Apple places a small Liquid Contact Indicator inside the majority of their devices to identify whether or not the device has been subjected to liquid damage.

The reason for this is because water damage eliminates the consumer from being eligible for AppleCare. In other words, liquid damage isn't covered under warranty.

Obviously directly submerging your iPhone in a body of water is a good reason for Apple to deny your claims, but what if your iPhone's LCI triggered accidentally due to extreme humidity? What then?

iOS 4.2.6 Released in Preparation For the iPhone’s Pending Verizon Debut

Jeff Benjamin ∙ February 1, 2011

For those of you anxiously awaiting the chance to lovingly cradle your Verizon iPhone 4, the reality of that moment just became a bit more real.

In preparation for the Verizon iPhone's upcoming pre-orders on February 3rd, and the nationwide release on February 10th, Apple has released iOS 4.2.6 to the public.

When the Verizon iPhone was unveiled and the press was given hands on time with the device, it was running iOS 4.2.5. This indicates that Apple was able to incorporate some minor changes to the final code since then...

AT&T Makes Good on Rumored Texting Plan Changes

Jeff Benjamin ∙ February 1, 2011

A couple of weeks ago, we reported on some rumored changes that AT&T was planning for their texting plans.

It was said that the main reason for the change was to "simplify" their texting plans. Coincidentally, this change comes just prior to the iPhone's arrival on Verizon.

Simply put, AT&T is looking to capitalize on any and every advantage it possibly can as a way to help combat a potential mass exodus to Verizon.

If you were looking forward to the changes with the texting plan, we've got some good news; it looks like AT&T followed through with their plans...

How to Pay With Your iPhone at Starbucks

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Did you know Starbucks has its own app with the ability to process payments through any iDevice at Starbucks locations throughout the U.S? The "Starbucks Card Mobile" app allows for the purchase of Starbucks goods through a prepaid "My Starbucks Rewards" card - straight on the iPhone.

The My Starbucks Rewards card operates like a prepaid gift card. Instead of paying with cash or a credit card, customers can reload and use the same Starbucks gift card to receive special discounts and perks.

If you have a Starbucks card, you can now use the Mobile Card app to make purchases at Starbucks locations. Here's how it works...