Better Business Bureau has more advice to avoid getting ripped off when it comes to the latest technology like iphone

• Buy only the electronic device at an authorized store
• Never wire money as payment for a iPhone online
• Don’t trust hackers who have found ways to use software not authorized by apple
• Use the “Apps Store” in iTunes

[ BBB Warns of iPhone Scammers ]

Global IP Solutions, which is a major player in the world of IP communication services, has launched an SDK aimed at providing developers the tools to create innovative VoIP applications for the iPhone.

According to informationweek, VoIP in iPhone will only work on Wi-Fi hotspots. Users CANNOT use iPhone 3G’s high-speed network for VoIP calls, it is because Apple’s agreement with its exclusive U.S. carrier AT&Tto remove applications that violate the mobile operator’s terms of services.

[ informationweek ]

List of the little things that make iPhone experience even better than it already is. Pcmag has handy Tips and Tricks for the Killer iPhone 3G.

Here is the list of Tips and Tricks for the Killer iPhone 3G from pcmag

1. If freezes ,Force-quit an application by pressing and holding the Home button for 6 seconds.
2. Simply tap the Phone number right on the page, iPhone will dial it automatically.
3. ScreenShot - Hold down the Home button and press the Sleep/Wake button.
4. Rotate the phone horizontally, tap the address bar for a wider keyboard.

[ iPhone 3G Tips and Tricks ]

Apple’s iPhone 3G is a blockbuster, 1 million sold phones in just three days. It is a Internet-enabled multimedia smartphone. It has a multi-touch screen with virtual keyboard and buttons, but a minimal amount of hardware input.

The iPhone was initially introduced in the United States on 29 June 2007 and is in the process of being introduced worldwide. It was named Time magazine’s Invention of the Year in 2007. On 11 July 2008, the iPhone 3G was released and supported faster 3G data speeds and Assisted GPS.

Though IPhone is the Invention of the Year in 2007, but there are other smartphones from HTC, Samsung, RIM, Nokia, LG, and GPS-maker Garmin, that can offer the same features. Of these, about half are not scheduled to be out until the end of this year.

Here is the list of 8 Killer iPhone 3G Alternatives featured in informationweek.

1. BlackBerry Bold
2. HTC Touch Pro
3. LG Voyager
4. LG Dare
5. Nokia N96
6. Samsung Omnia
7. Samsung Instinct
8. Garmin Nuvifone

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