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I seem to be inexplicably drawn to procedures on how to take apart your iPhone. I don't know why since I have no personal interest in taking apart my iPhone. So hopefully this will be the last one, and fortunately, it appears to be the most complete set of instructions. iFixit posts nice step-by-step guides on how to install/replace the following...

Synchronica announced a free trial of its Mobile Gateway 3.0 which provides mobile synchronization between Microsoft Exchange and the native email client of the iPhone Owners of the Apple Smartphone can now try Mobile Gateway free of charge to send and receive corporate e-mail using their iPhones - without having to install any software on the device or behind the corporate firewall. The server...

Marc2007 posted images of his in-car iPhone installation. He wrote "I wanted to have the iPhone up higher so that I could see the turn by turn directions without distracting myself from the road. I also wanted it to charge and play through the stereo, and I wanted it to look as "factory" as possible." Parts used: Monster iCable, Blitzsafe adapter (to play iPod through car stereo...

Despite rumors of a decline in iPhone production that was credited for a dip in Apple's stock price, Digitimes reports that Taiwan-based component makers have stated that iPhone production remains on target. CNBC has the backstory on this errant rumor: When CNBC reached Boockvar in his office Tuesday evening, he said the entire incident was based on a misunderstanding. Boockvar says he was...

Apple released iPhone Update 1.0.1 yesterday. Here is a list of updates/fixes that appear to have been included after scouring the forums. Warning - It forces a full restore prior to update if you have a customized/hacked iPhone, so make sure to save your Camera Roll which will not automatically get synced prior to restore. Not Fixed / Other - Safari is still crashing for some users. ...

Boingo Wireless announced that they will be giving iPhone users free Wifi access at 13 North American Airports for the month of August. This special limited time offer is available to all iPhone owners who access the Wi-Fi networks with their iPhone, giving them an introduction to the worlds largest aggregated Wi-Fi network. iPhone owners who like what they see can sign up for and use a Boingo...

Brando Workshop is now offering a replacement battery for the iPhone at $20. At 1400mAh, the replacement battery is rated to give the same battery life as Apple's stock iPhone battery. The battery replacement is slightly cheaper than iPodJuice's replacement and also includes assembly tools and an instruction...

Matt McK took the time to write up this detailed step-by-step guide on how to replace the back casing of the iPhone with a black one. His tutorial follows... Ever since the iPhone was originally announced I've always wished it was black. When i picked one up the first weekend they were released I even thought about powdercoating my back to make it black. Luckily, CNN.cn came out with...

PopCap has ported their Bejeweled game to the iPhone with a special web version which is playable on Safari and the iPhone. iPhone users can simply go to Popcap.com which will redirect them to this iphone specific url: http://static.popcap.com/iphone/ Update: Arkadiusz Młynarczyk, the author of Diamenty, an earlier Bejeweled clone, is responsible for the official version of Bejeweled...

Zap! released a press release announcing that their iZap for iPod external battery works for the iPhone and will triple the charge of the iPhone. Aside from powering the device, iZap can also be used for recharging the iPhone's internal battery. "The iZAP and iPhone are...

One feature found to be missing from the iPhone is "Copy and Paste". If Apple decides to implement this feature in the iPhone, the obvious question becomes... how? The iPhone does not have the traditional menu bar to allow users to select "copy" or "paste". What's interesting is that Apple has tackled this issue before in the Newton -- Apple's now discontinued personal digital assistant. ...

iPhoneAlley notes that iFuntastic 2.0 has been released. iFuntastic is an Intel Mac Version two brings improvements to the custom ringtone feature, allowing you to add ringtones from anywhere you choose. The ability to change carrier logos has also been added, as well as the ability to change the icon display order on...

I hate to encourage more obsession about your iPhone screens, but iphonedpt.bravehost.com allows you to check your iPhone screen for dead pixels. The simple application just blanks the screen with black, blue, red, green or yellow. Technically, yellow is probably not required. Possible issues on LCDs include "dead" or "stuck on"...

Jason O'Grady reports that he's noticed a high failure rate in iPhone AC adapters which seems to be confirmed by a few other reports. I tested both with other iPhone USB cables, iPod USB cables, with and without the iPhone dock and in several known-good power outlets. Nada. Both phones charge fine when connected via the cable to our Macs so Im pretty confident that its the [power] bricks. This...

I was at Target today searching for an elusive pair of size 10 peep-toe canvas flats that went on sale for $6. I'm frugal (not cheap). As I'm digging through the aisle of shoes, I hear the sky open up, and thousands of gallons of water beat on the roof of the store. Oh, happy day. It's raining like no tomorrow. I keep looking for the little shoes as the rain comes down. Eventually I give...

With these potentially user-replaceable parts coming out for the iPhone (battery, black back), some of you that are more technically inclined may want to try your hand at replacing these parts yourself. This YouTube video may either dissuade you or teach you what you need to know. The video comes from PDAParts.com who offers it as an instructional video on how to replace your iPhone's LCD...

Here's another proof of concept that may become easier to accomplish over time. Cre.ations.net posts instructions on how to tether your iPhone -- allowing you to access EDGE internet from your laptop. The instructions are a bit involved and require some knowledge of using the various hacking tools that give you more direct access to your iPhone. All the needed links/instructions are posted...

Not happy with the $84.95 iPhone battery replacement from Apple? iPodJuice is now offering a 1400 mAh replacement battery for the iPhone which claims to be comparable to the original iPhone battery. Our 1400 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery is the same strength as the one that came with your 8GB iPhone. This robust battery is 100 percent compatible with your iPhone and is guaranteed to last...