Convertcast Episode 74 April 7, 2011 Because I neglected to mention it last week-I reallllly like Dan Hesse. The next jailbreak - and hold your horses because 4.3.2 is (supposedly) around the corner. "said to include a few enhancements, address security issues, and it will also fix several bugs that have affected users." Jerry's got his iPad 2 with more GeeBees!   Smartcover amazing, back protected by GhostArmor http://www.ghost-armor.com/ How many emails did you get about your identity being at risk? I think I got 5.  Jerry got 3. Dear Allison Flowers,...


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Convertcast Episode 73 March 29, 2011 Amazon Cloud Drive and Cloud Player Amazon Has an App Store too! CTIA Lies, Lies and Vicious Rumors? - Is Apple pushing back iPhone 5 hardware to 4th Qtr?  2012? WWDC to focus on OS'es only? Jerry caved in - iPad 2 on order, but the SmartCase arrived! :) Picks of the week Alli: Anti-pick - CTIA app Grocery IQ http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grocery-iq/id290591617?mt=8 Jerry:  Is there any other?  iTunes Red Cross donation for Japan relief efforts iPad: Zite (Free): http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zite/id419752338?mt=8 Contest:...


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Convertcast Episode 72 March 3, 2011 The Apple non-event?  It was an event, Steve presented. Evolutionary (and expected) updates to iPad. iPad 2 specs iOS 4.3 Only available for GSM iPhones and no 3G support Wifi Tethering (iPhone 4 Only) - ATT will support, but ONLY if you have the 2GB plan plus tethering option. Home Sharing In app Airplay Faster Safari - runs Javascript 2x faster The Case!  The Case!  iPad 2's new Smart Cover (39.00 for Polyurthane, 69.00 leather) New HDMI out cable 39.00 bucks. What happened to ...and one more thing? Mobile Me/Social Networking...


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Convertcast Episode 71 Feb. 22, 2011 Special guest "Wireless Issue" Shout out to Wes, former msmobiles.com fan Mobile carriers we love to hate. Why does Sprint continue to have billing issues? Power up your stuff at work and save money? Cellphone radiation More hate for mobile carriers Best Buy's buy back program Mobile Me story: It works! Hardware and Software Capabilities - iOS/Android Voice plans vs text plans vs data plans - how much is too little? Matt's newfound iPhone Apps: Angry Birds, MLB App, Justin TV Picks of the week: Alli: Words With Friends - now with...


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Convertcast Episode 70 Feb. 15, 2011 It's that time of year - now that Verizon iPhone is a reality, it's time to start speculating what Apple has in store for us * An iPhone with 4 inch screen? Like? Dislike? A keyboard? Are you smoking crack? * iPhone Nano? Who would this market to? Speculation of no storage but cloud access. What? Let us know when you can access the cloud from everywhere! * Apple to make Mobile Me a free service? Will it include the ability to store multimedia or just be a transport to your local media stored on your desktop? Apple introduces new Subscription...


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Convertcast Episode 69 Feb. 8, 2011 Being sick sucks. What is the attraction with Angry Birds? iPad 2 Rumors hot and heavy - Lighter, thinner, faster  - Same resolution according to WSJ. Xoom Superbowl ad The Daily - Revolutionary?  Extraordinary?  Or, just the beginning of an Apple subscription model? Just updated to 1.01 iOS 4.3 beta to devs cancel download/install Is there a difference in the GSM/CDMA iOS? GreenPois0n - jailbreaks everything. Day old VZW iPhones being jailbroken - sheesh! New Car = new Tech. 2011 Lexus IS - USB, Stereo BT - A2DP, multiple phone...


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Convertcast Episode 68 January 25, 2011 "Lemme go get my Blackberry and see what time." Last week I mentioned purchasing Slickwraps - got 'em yesterday, Slight issue with metalic. VZW to keep unlimited $30 data plan for iPhone - more reason to leave AT&T?  Caveat Emptor! http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/iphone-5-and-ipad-2-will-come-with-nfc-built-in-suggests-well-c/ HP/Palm "Topaz" I hope they just leave that for its name. App pick of the week: Alli - DataVault - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/datavault-password-manager/id323373347?mt=8 Jerry - Navigon - USA region...


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Convertcast Episode 67 January 18, 2011 What have you bought lately? http://www.slickwraps.com/ anxious to compare them to my http://icolorwrap.com/ (now with back covers and "burl wood.") Well, not exactly new, but Jerry is still loving his Case-Mate Barely There 2 - Should fit Verizon iPhones as well. Apple Q1 2011 financial results conference call beaucoodles of product sales, beacoudles of money, Jobs taking another leave, move along here folks, there's nothing to see. Microsoft Brings OneNote to iOS. A portent of things to come? Ipad 2 raising the game technologically - A5 Processor ...


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Convertcast Episode 66 January 12, 2011 Verizon iPhone - Unicorn tears have fallen CDMA - EVO Rev A only - NO LTE for you! Antenna Redesign - Antenna splits have been moved No Simultaneous Voice/Data - Big issue for you?  For GSM Jerry it is!  Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it! WiFi Hotspot - Up to 5 devices - Nice!  But, you want to play, you have to Pay. Hotspot functionality part of iOS4.2.5 - Coming to ATT in the form of iOS4.3? Some iPhone 4 cases will need to be modified slightly - Mute switch and volume buttons have been moved slightly.  Cases...


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Convertcast Episode 65 January 4, 2011 Tomtom on iPhone vs In dash unit in Lexus Technology and reality - Be careful what you wish for.  Not everything is as it seems - or is it? Sprint touts 4G service and the Wonderful EVO device that people say good things about. Great device, but turn 4G on an watch your battery waste away like water down a drain. So you get 18hrs with an EVO?  Oh, btw I don't have 4G where I live.  Doh! More jailbreak drama - are we waiting for 4.2 for an untethered jailbreak, or will geohot skunk devteam again? * Rubyra1n domain registered Apple alarm catastrophy Monsoon...


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