Features

• Droid vs. iPhone: Predictions, weigh-ins, pre-bout chatter

  By Tom Kaneshige | 31 October, 2009 09:02

  A major contender to the iPhone, Google's Droid smartphone, took center stage this week. With Verizon in its corner, Droid matches up well against reigning champ iPhone. Analysts were quick to size up Droid's advantages, assess its chances, and even start to track its presales.

• Five Things That Drive iPhone Users Crazy

  By Tom Kaneshige | 22 September, 2009 01:52

  While the Apple iPhone is known for its great simplicity, some apps drive users absolutely crazy. The problems stem largely from the poorly designed ways that certain apps manipulate the iPhone's touch features, as well as confusing button placement.

• iPhone Tips: How to Clean and Care For Your iPhone

  By Tom Kaneshige | 30 July, 2009 07:10

  It's a wonder Apple sales folks aren't dressed up like storks when they sell you an iPhone. The storied device has taken on a life of its own, and iPhone owners cradle them like newborns.

• iPhone Battery Life: 3 Tips For Getting More Juice

  By Tom Kaneshige | 22 July, 2009 04:11

  The new iPhone's battery life, or lack thereof, has been a growing concern for users in recent weeks, leading to a smorgasbord of "tips" on how to breathe more life into the misbehaving battery. Sure, most of the tips will save juice-but some solutions don't prove too convenient.

• Apple iPhone 3GS vs. Palm Pre: In Real Life

  By Darren Gladstone | 11 July, 2009 09:09

  My Palm Pre dialed 911 without my knowing it. "How did you find out," you ask? The dispatcher called me back to make sure I was all right. You don't see that in many product reviews, do you?

• As 3 big iPhone troubles surface, Apple dinged for secrecy

  By Tom Kaneshige | 10 July, 2009 03:32

  The iPhone 3GS has been an undeniable marketplace hit since its release on June 19, and will likely continue to soar in sales despite three customer complaints that have surfaced recently. The big three gripes: the iPhone 3GS battery life is dismal, the 3GS overheats, and there's a serious SMS vulnerability.

• iPhone 3GS problems galore, Apple laughs its way to the bank

  By Al Sacco | 30 June, 2009 02:46

  The iPhone 3GS, Apple's latest addition to its smartphone lineup, has been flying off of store shelves faster than you can say "shiny new status symbol." In fact, the iPhone 3GS sold out in many places before it was publicly available, due to a deluge of pre-orders.