by Michael Krupa on July 26, 2010
I have noticed a high number of tweets, blog posts and news stories about people returning their iPhone’s and jumping ship to Verizon or Sprint. People are unhappy with the AT&T cell phone network and with the new iPhone 4.
I have been on the AT&T cell phone network forever. My association with AT&T started with Pacific Bell Wireless which became Cingular which become AT&T Wireless. AT&T uses a cellular technology called GSM. Since I have been using GSM based cell phones for a very long time, it didn’t occur to me that non-GSM phones have limitations and was shocked to discover that the CDMA network technology (Verizon and Sprint use CDMA) can’t handle simultaneous voice and data.
The Verizon iPhone may be capable of supporting both voice and data like its AT&T cousin, a tip today says. Verizon is reportedly planning to add Voice over Revision A (VoRA) to its network that would use its EVDO Rev A 3G network to handle voice calls as well as data. Unlike usual CDMA networks, which cuts off 3G when a call comes in, VoRA would behave more like HSPA on phone networks and allow both to run at the same time.
Are you on AT&T and thinking of moving to Verizon or Sprint? Hold on then, step back for a moment and think about how you are currently using your smart phone on AT&T. If you currently browse the web, check email or use any apps that require the internet while you are on a voice call you might want to rethink this. Food for thought.
by Michael Krupa on July 13, 2010
It’s been a busy week in the technology tips world. In fact I might have to hold a few back for next weeks blog post. So let’s get on with it, shall we?
I know that the majority of the people who read this blog travel to conferences on a pretty regular basis and many of you also carry an iPhone in your purse/pocket/briefcase/holster (but not in your left hand). Read on for Five apps for the conference -goer.
Unfortunately I think we all have some email habits that probably should be avoided. Our pals over at Lifehacker have rounded up The Worst Email Habits and Annoyances You Should Avoid (or At Least Be Aware Of). Go on. I dare you to read it. Maybe one of your habits is on their list.
Don’t have Adobe Flash on you mobile device or can’t get Flash? Addicted to YouTube? Thank goodness I found this information over at the Boy Genius site: YouTube launches HTML5-enabled mobile website, native YouTube apps soon to be obsolete.
For you Apple Time Capsule lovers, I have some good news and some bad news. That bad news is that Apple manufactured a whole batch of flawed Time Capsules in 2008. The good news is that TUAW found out that Apple will repair or replace these Time Capsules should they die on you.
By coincidence I happened to find this beauty of an Apple Support document: Time Capsule: Using AirPort Utility 5.3.1 or later to make a copy of the Time Capsule disk. Since it looks like Time Capsules might be a ticking time bomb, I highly suggest you follow these instructions to make sure you have a copy of your Time Capsule backups.
Not really a tech tip but for the ultimate gadget lover I just had to share this totally amazing bathroom faucet with touch panel controls. I want one…bad.
Wow, iPhones, Email, YouTube, Time Capsules and High Tech Bathroom Faucets all on one blog post. What will I think of next?
by Michael Krupa on June 29, 2010
Hey! It’s that day of the week again. I’m sure you all checked your email or RSS feed this morning for your Tuesday Tech Tips, saw a big blank hole of information and wondered how you would make it through the day. Don’t worry my little pets, I am a bit distracted this week due to a training class for our new Business Intelligence tool but I did manage to find some great tips for you for the week:
Somehow I missed this one last week but my good buddy Jason had my back. Google Voice is now available for everyone. By the way, Jason has adorable greyhounds.
I’m sure all of you iPhone owners out there have upgraded to iOS4 by now but maybe you have been hankering for all the little tiny details about iOS4. TUAW has the details on the iPhone user guide for iOS4.
Are you using any of the Windows Live tools such as Windows Live Writer, Windows Live Photo Gallery or Windows Live Movie Maker? Pay attention then because Microsoft has released the Wave 4 beta (everyone do the Wave now) of Windows Live Essentials and Engadget has the details.
Let’s get back to talking about iPhones. Not everyone ordered a brand new iPhone 4 so for those of you with an iPhone 3GS that just absolutely must have new (for iPhone 4 only) iMovie, let me present: iMovie for iPhone 3GS – there’s a hack for that.
Hot, and I do mean HOT off the presses, TUAW brings us the news of Hulu Plus announced for iPhone and iPad.
See you next week.
by Michael Krupa on June 22, 2010
