Convertcast Episode 99 Dec. 20, 2011 Mul­ti­ple reports have emerged of T-Mobile switch­ing on 3G for fre­quen­cies that exist­ing unlocked iPhones and other devices can use. At least some parts of Neva­da and some parts of North­ern Cal­i­for­nia and the North­west are see­ing 1,900MHz repur­posed to be used as addi­tion­al car­ry­ing space for theHSPA+ 84Mbps net­work antic­i­pat­ed for 2012. Those who live in the altered areas are see­ing speeds faster not just than they would on EDGE but faster than AT&T’s real-world 3G, at 7.92Mbps down and 1.8Mbps up. How...


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Convertcast Episode 93 October 25, 2011 RIM cancelling java. no more java on bbx.  you go native, webworks, flash or go home they said java wont give the same user experience on qnx or bbx. the playbook and new smartphones will be called box bbos + qnx = bbx A week with the iPhone 4s Jerry's new case fever - SGP Neo Hybrid Scoshe Bandedge g4   Review Freaky iTunes! Alli's Amazing Anti-Android rant   Follow Jerry on Twitter Follow Alli on Twitter Call the Just Another Geek Site Google Voice number, and leave us a message! (304) 884-JAGS (5247) Download the episode...


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Convertcast Episode 92 October 13, 2011       RIM goes down - and not in a good way So why do you want to use a Blackberry? iOS 5 is released - Apple's servers are overwhelmed. Server farm, what?   - The dreaded 3002 error 1. OS 5 official release 2. OS X 10.7.2 - iCloud Ready, Faster Safari v5.1.1 3. iPhoto 9.2 - Strange update story. Kept getting update message for 9.1 but when going to software update, no updates available. Gave in and bought from MAS. 4. iMovie, Find My iPhone/Find My Friends, Remote apps are updated. iCloud migration smooth...


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Convertcast Episode 88 August 30, 2011 I took a look around the interwebs for some Windows Phone 7 news. Their app store has hit a whopping 30,000 titles. According to our old friend Surur over at wmpoweruser, http://wmpoweruser.com/analysts-confirm-windows-phone-7-as-the-3rd-ecosystem-but-remain-guarded/ The Mango "resuming" screen is lame. Microsoft job posting - The Windows Live DRX team produces the SkyDrive client applications that fuel our customers thirst for stable, secure and available online storage. DRX is building experiences to deliver all of your content from the cloud and your...


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Convertcast Episode 81 June 27, 2011 Beta 2 2 new iPhones in Sept? Thunderbolt the standard, not the phone (vs. USB 3 vs. Firewire) Playbook and BB apps - may not be news, but definitely notable. Playbook can ONLY download apps from App World. You can't run java blackberry apps on the playbook.  Rim will be releasing the Android and blackberry java player this summer. Playbook is based on QNX OS and the smartphone is JAVA. Bringing handheld interface to the desktop iTunes and Android Marketplace in Taiwan Evo 3D - why did they remove the kickstand? Thoughts on last week's...


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Convertcast Episode 75 April 13, 2011 Shelton Basham, CEO, Full Circle Wireless 800-863-8023 Business to business buy back refurbish, recondition, recycle, repurpose testing process on hardware and software fastlanewireless.com round 2 technologies data security Follow Jerry on Twitter Follow Alli on Twitter Call the Just Another Geek Site Google Voice number, and leave us a message! (304) 884-JAGS (5247) Download the episode directly here. Subscribe via iTunes. Add our RSS podcast feed. http://www.mediafly.com/Podcasts/Feeds/ConvertCast


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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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The Callet, a cross between Case/Wallet, is another in the "I want one" category. Unlike some of its competitors, it's a flexible skin, rather than a hard case, and it holds your important id or credit cards tightly in the back so that you have one less thing to carry when you leave the house. Have a look for yourself:


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An aptly named product, CleverWraps is more than a sealable ziplock bag. These are protective sleeves for any gadget you own. They allow you to keep whatever the gadge, totally functional. When I finished recording the video you'll see below, she took my little Flip cam, and snugged it away in a CleverWrap. It's now safe to return to Mobile - rainiest city in the US! The phone version comes 5 to a pack for $9.99, while the tablet and e-reader versions come 3 to a pack for $14.99. No matter what you've got, if you want to keep it dry or clean, seal it in a CleverWrap.


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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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