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Just Say No to the $249 iPad Mini
The iPad Mini has dropped down to $249, making it the cheapest iPad available, but sometimes when a deal sounds too good to be true, the deal is too good to be true.
How do I Download Cydia on a Computer and Then Sync Applications to an iPod?
Cydia is an iPhone and iPod Touch application that allows you to download and sync the phone with UNIX computer systems. Although it is possible to download Cydia directly to an iPod Touch, you need other applications already installed on the phone to download the content to the portable device. Ins
How Do I Silence My iPhone 3G?
The iPhone 3G from Apple is designed to accompany its owner more or less all the time and everywhere, from concerts and social gatherings to board meetings and the library. In certain settings the sounds produced by the iPhone, such as alerts for incoming calls or messages, are perfectly acceptable,
How to Find an App ID
App IDs, or application identifications, are unique names or number strings associated with mobile smart phone applications. Smartphone mobile applications were first popularized through Apple's iTunes App store. Their growth has increased exponentially with the increasing diversity of smartphones a
How to Sync iPhone Apps
The iPhone and iPod Touch apps are available in a range of categories, from games and social networking apps to productivity and resource utilities. Download apps from the iTunes App Store. Prices vary by developer, but a number of apps are available for free. Sync iPhone apps using iTunes, just as
How to Troubleshoot WiFi on an iPod
While early iPods could only play music, the iPod Touch allows you to surf the net, download games and copy music straight from the iTunes Store. Most of these features, however, require you to access an available Internet signal using Wi-Fi. If the Wi-Fi connection on your iPod Touch does not funct
What Types of Files Does an iPod Play?
Modern iPods can handle just about any file.musique image by Christophe Schmid from Fotolia.comUpon its original release, the iPod was just a music player. As the platform has grown, iPods have become full-fledged media centers. Not only can they play music in a range of different...
How to Change SMS Alerts for the iPhone
Sometimes setting the options is difficult on an iPhone. You may not know where to look to change your text message, or short message service (SMS), alert (a tone that plays when you receive a text message). Unfortunately, Apple did not make it possible to use a ringtone (musical tones that are long
How to Backup iPhone Apps to iTunes
When you sync your iPhone to a computer that has the iTunes software installed, you have an option to backup your phone applications. This allows you to keep a copy of your apps on your computer in case something happens to your iPhone. Each time you sync to the computer with iTunes, your iPhone wil
Apple iPod Model A1236 Instructions
The iPod A1236 or the 3rd generation iPod Nano features digital playback for your songs, pictures, audiobooks, podcasts and videos. Use the iTunes application included with the iPod to upload your content to the device's hard drive so you can enjoy your files while on the go. Once your content is o
iPhone Button Problem
The iPhone's buttons form a crucial part of the handset's ability to function. If you're having problems with your cellphone buttons, you can try fixing the problem at home. However, if the problems persist, seek advice from a professional Apple dealer. Remember that altering the phone in any way wh
How to Reset the GPS on an iPhone
If your iPhone is experiencing difficulties detecting your geographical location using its built-in global positioning system, you can turn the GPS reception off to reset it. The iPhone makes use of a digital compass and gyroscopic sensor to determine your physical location, and it may not be immedi
iPod Help & Support
While Apple claims that its products "just work," occasionally they just stop working. Fortunately, there are a number of different avenues to pursue if your iPod does develop a problem.
How do I Configure iPods?
An iPod can be configured to sync with a version of the iTunes software either manually or automatically. When the iPod syncs automatically, you can transfer large amount of files onto the device in one step. The device can only safely be synced with one iTunes library at a time, however. An iPod th
How to Remove an Ebook From iPod Touch Borders
Borders eBooks is a free application available from Apple's App Store that allows you to purchase and read eBooks from Borders on your iPod touch device. Once you purchase an eBook from the Borders, the eBook will appear on the home screen of your Borders eBooks application. You can delete your eBoo
How to Transfer Music From PC to iPhone
The iPhone is a touch-screen smartphone developed by Apple Computer, Inc. The phone contains a variety of built-in applications, including Apple's popular iTunes music player, and comes with up to 32 gigabytes of internal storage for music, videos and applications. You can transfer music from your c
How to Create a Folder in the iPhone
More than just a simple cell phone, the Apple iPhone is akin to a small, handheld computer. Capable of capturing video, playing music, surfing the Internet and sending and receiving email, the iPhone has revolutionized the way that many people use their cell phones. The iPhone was introduced in 2007
How to Get Music Videos on an iPod Nano
The Apple iPod nano is a digital media player that has six generations since its initial release. The most current model, the sixth generation, offers a touchscreen interface, FM player and pedometer. If you have iTunes and a iPod nano that is of the third generation or later, you can add music vide
Unlocking Instructions For The iPhone 3G
To "Unlock" an iPhone is to hack it so it can be used with other cell phone carriers than AT&T. The most common carrier to switch to is T-Mobile as it is another GSM carrier. Companies like Verizon and Alltel will not work with the iPhone because they use a different radio signal known as CDMA. In o
How to Connect the iTunes Store to an iPod Touch on WiFi
The iPod Touch iTunes Store requires an active Wi-Fi or cellular service connection to function properly. Unlike the Apple iPhone, the iPod Touch lacks cellular data service capabilities. If you want to connect to the iTunes Store on your iPod Touch, you must first connect to a wireless Internet net