Archives "June 2009"

Being the proud owner of a new iPhone 3GS, I thought it prudent to sell off my old 3G, which Apple replaced for me about two weeks ago. The activity usually involves a trip to CraigsList or eBay, depending on how I’d like to handle the product and purchase. Lately, it’s been so much easier [...]

The research on this is pretty conclusive. It’s common knowledge now: humans suck at multitasking. We can’t do it. Ever try to send an email while talking or listening on the phone? While you’re writing that gem of an email, you’re ignoring the conversation. Instead of doing one thing well, you end up doing two [...]

The first day of Apple’s WWDC has been a momentous occasion for many Apple enthusiasts (read: rabid fanboi). There is a newness in the air, the night before is a mixture of anticipation and wonder, will we get any work done between 10am and noon tomorrow? Will there be a new X released? What is [...]

Well, something in the cosmos seemed to change the situation from yesterday to today. After blogging and sending some emails, I decided to call back AppleCare and plead my case again. I spoke with an awesome product specialist Sara, and after listening to what happened, called down to “the same store” and ensured that when [...]

Early yesterday, just before lunch … I had one of those technologically sad moments. My precious iPhone 3G while holding her making a call … seemed different, especially near the back. Much to my dismay, what I discovered was a crack that goes from the USB connector up through to the “Designed by Apple” text. [...]