Having used an iPhone for the past 2 years, I have been asked many times by various people about the necessary settings for the iPhone. If you’re simply using the iPhone to make calls and SMS, then usually all you need is to pop in your SIM card and you’re good to go. However, if you want to access the Internet and use MMS, you’ll need to enter the settings for your operator.

Note that if you have an iPhone which your bought from your mobile operator, and you’re still using that mobile operator, then this doesn’t apply to you. If you have an unlocked iPhone (legally or otherwise) and you wish to use a different mobile operator, then this guide is for you. This guide is for iPhone OS 3.0 and above.
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I’m not much of a gamer, but this year I’ve played more games than the past few years combined … thanks to the iPhone. The variety, quality and power of iPhone games never cease to amaze me. These are 5 games that have occupied my (otherwise productive) time in 2009. All 5 games are playable on the iPhone and iPod touch, cost no more than $5 each and should make people really notice the iPhone OS as a solid games platform.
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Remember when the phone was just used to make calls? Later on, text messaging came along and after that, data. When I was using my Treo 650 four years ago, I was proud to have 10,000+ third party applications to choose from. Now the iPhone ecosystem has over 100,000 apps, and what’s mind blowing is not just the number, but also the sheer variety of apps. In this post I’ll highlight a few iPhone applications that make your iPhone more than just a phone.
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Are you looking for a smartphone as a gift this holiday season? Yes, it’s that time of the year again. Whether you’re looking for a smartphone for yourself or for someone else, there’s really never been a better time to be a smartphone buyer. Smartphones are no longer just for the geeky crowd, and they no longer cost an arm and a leg, either. We’ll look at a few smartphones that are available for US$100 or less.
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