Best of Smartphone Experts, 12 Sept 2010

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Best of Smartphone Experts, 5 Sept 2010

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Best of Smartphone Experts, 29 Aug 2010

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Best of Smartphone Experts, 22 Aug 2010

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Best of Smartphone Experts, 8 August 2010

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Best of Smartphone Experts, 1 Aug 2010

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Best of Smartphone Experts, 25 July 2010

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Best of Smartphone Experts, 18 July 2010

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Apple posts iPhone 4 Antenna Press Conference Video, Antenna Information Page

That was fast! Apple has not only posted up the video of their iPhone 4 Antenna Press conference from earlier today (sadly, without the Q&A), they have also put up a dedicated page to discussion signal strength issues with the death grip:

On a mobile phone, signal loss typically occurs when your hand attenuates the most sensitive part of the antenna. In the photos and videos below, we demonstrate how different grips cause attenuation on many popular smartphones — including iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS.

Say what you will about Apple PR, but when they decide to make a move, they move fast and make as big a splash as they can. Give it a watch and let us know: are you convinced?

Antenna page and Press Conference Video; via Engadget

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BodyGuardz Skin for iPhone 4 – accessory review

The BodyGuardz Protective Skin for iPhone 4 provides excellent scratch protection

I have just applied the BodyGuardz Protective Skin onto my iPhone 4 ($24.95 in the TiPb iPhone store) and I put at ease about not getting any more scratches on my iPhone 4.

Application can be a little daunting, but if you take a gander at the video above we’ll walk you through the steps. I find the trick is to not be shy about using the supplied spray so you can more easily adjust the screen protector and squeeze out those bubbles. It’s also worth noting that for at least a day after you apply it and sometimes a few days, your iPhone 4 is going to look a little weird – but having used these products for many years I know that the bubbles and ‘fog’ goes away completely.

After the break, a few more thoughts, a small gallery of photos, and a video showing how to apply the protective skin.

Once on, the iPhone isn’t any thicker, of course, and the glass on both the front and back are completely protected from scratches. The rear-skin is open so as not to occlude the camera lens, but that tiny extra thickness also means the lens isn’t resting on a table when you set it down, which I also like.

This particular skin has a glossy rather than a matted finish, but it also adds just a bit of extra grip to the sides and back, which I appreciate. I’ll note too that my iPhone definitely suffers from a fairly serious “Hold Different” Death Grip signal issue and the BodyGuards doesn’t attenuate it. If you’re looking to fix that, you’ll want to get an iPhone 4 case instead of (or in addition to) the BodyGuardz

So while application is a hassle (they include two full skins in the box), once you have it on your iPhone the knowledge that it’s protected from keys, grit, and other causes of scratches is indeed a balm.

[BodyGuardz Protective Skin for iPhone 4, $24.95]

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Best of Smartphone Experts, 5 July 2010

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Best of Smartphone Experts, 27 June 2010

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iPhone 4: Everything you need to know in 10 minutes [video]

A quick, 10-minute video walkthrough of everything you need to know about iPhone 4

If you’re aware of the iPhone 4 hype but haven’t really gotten a handle on it yet we’re here to give you a quick 10-minute walkthrough and show you everything you really need to know about Apple’s latest mobile phone.

The fancier, thinner hardware includes chemically strengthened glass on both sides, a stainless steel antenna banded around the side, the incredible 960×640 Retina Display, and impressive 5 megapixel, LED-equipped camera that also shoot 720p 30fps HD video. There’s also a VGA-quality front-facing camera that’s used for Apple’s new FaceTime video calling feature.

iPhone 4 also comes with iOS 4. While most of the features, aside from FaceTime and a new class of apps like iMovie, aren’t unique to iPhone 4, Folders look great on the Retina Display, and multitasking is snappy on the Apple A4 processor for everything from 3D games to streaming music.

For more on iOS 4, check out our iOS 4 in 10 minutes video, and for much more check out our complete iOS 4 feature walkthrough.

If you’re updating from a previous iPhone, make sure you read our iPhone 4 upgrade guide. If you’re moving over from another smartphone like Android, Blackberry, Palm, or Windows Phone, take a look at our switcher guides.

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My iPhone 4 has a hairline scratch – from normal use

I have a hairline scratch on the screen of my iPhone 4 and I have no idea how it got there. I’ve had my iPhone for just over 24 hours and I’d like to think I’ve treated the little girl pretty well – it goes in my pocket, sure, but solo. I also have been using the bumper for most of the time. However, the bumper has been on and off and at some point I must have set it face down on a table with a bit of grit or something underneath there.

In other words, the phone has a small scratch from what I would definitely call “normal use.”

It’s a tiny, hardly noticable scratch. With the screen on, it’s invisible – but it’s there and I can feel it. I’ve preordered the Case-Mate Clear Armor Screen Protector for iPhone 4 and am trying not to let the scratch on my shiny iPhone 4 become a scratch on my mind.

After the break, a slightly photoshopped version (just over-sharpened, really, to better show the hairline scratch.)

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iPhone 4 vs iPhone 3GS in Pictures

You didn’t really think we’d let you get through a day without setting the iPhone 4 down next to the iPhone 3GS, did you?

The verdict? Well obviously we prefer the iPhone 4, but we will say that the lack of a curved back has us flipping the device around quite a bit post-pocket-pull. But the iPhone 4 is thinner, feels nicer to our hands, and… well there are a lot of “ands,” the last of which is …and you’ll have to wait for our full review for our full opinion.

Ok, we’ll let one thing out now: while you may have pooh-poohed the Retina display from what you’ve seen before, when it comes to viewing text there’s just plain nothing else like it out there. We’ve included a detail shot of the Retina Display up against the iPhone 3GS’s display after the break (along with the rest of the gallery) and we’re pretty sure it’ll put most arguments to rest. Yes, it’s not necessary to read web pages or ebooks, but seeing electronic text at this level of refinement changes you, deep down, and suddenly all other electronic text looks like amateur-hour.

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iPhone 4 gallery

Pictures of iPhone 4 and Test Photos / Video

So truth: we spent way too much time taking these shots of the iPhone 4. But the device, she is pretty; and glossy, so it took awhile. Truthfully, though, don’t blame us or our camera’s adoring eye, we just couldn’t help ourselves.

We also too a trip to the park to bring you some sample images from the iPhone 4’s 5 megapixel camera and shot some video from both the front and the back – with a loud fountain in the background to see how the microphone could handle it.

We include all of the above after the break. You’re definitely going to want to take a look at the (completely unedited) shots of a water fountain we took. We’re including an extra close-up crop so you can see the level of detail the camera can pull off.

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iPhone 4 Unboxing with FaceTime, Bumper

TiPb Unboxes iPhone 4, gets some FaceTime

We had to unbox the iPhone 4 for you all even though it’s moved beyond “exciting tech blog event” to “necessary ritual.” We left the burning incense out, though, and replaced it with some quick comparisons to the EVO 4G and the Nexus One. Toss in a quick FaceTime video chat and feature discussion and a quick look at the Bumper accessory and you’re looking at an unboxing extravaganza.

We’ll be bringing you more iPhone 4 impressions, pictures, videos, and thoughts from the entire TiPb team for the rest of the day, week, and – heck – year. Stay tuned. Meanwhile, video after the break!

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Best of Smartphone Experts, 20 June 2010

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Best of Smartphone Experts, 13 June 2010

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Best of Smartphone Experts, 6 June 2010

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