This is probably a no-brainer as the iPhone 4 really should have faster browsing speed compared to iPhone 3GS. Nevertheless, it’s nice to actually see the difference in a side-by-side video like the one below by Obama Pacman. You could even use this as an excuse to go out and upgrade your 3GS to iPhone … Read more →
Analyst Shawn Wu of Kaufman Bros is lowering his expectations for iPhone sales this year, according to an article today in Fortune. Shawn Wu believes that Apple will sell 7.5 million iPhones instead of the expected 9 million, due to a high likelihood of inventory drawdown and screen supply constraints. But he has good news … Read more →
Let’s face it. Apple has a rather strict policy about what kind of apps to let into their App Store. Apps that makes farting sounds are okay, but apps that let you enjoy – and spend/win a few bucks – playing casino games, are not okay. One gambling app has made it through to the … Read more →
Here are some fun facts about Facebook from Visual Economics on how the Facebook economy looks… – Facebook is estimated to be worth $7.9-11 billion. Users – Over 500 million users. – 200 million users use Facebook 55 minutes each day (average). Applications – Over 550,000 applications. – 70% of users use an application each … Read more →
Hopefully you haven’t tried this yourself! Yesterday when I turned on my Mac Mini, which I use as media center for my TV, I for some reason could not connect to it from my MacBook Pro. After a quick inspection, I saw that the Mac Mini had turned off and no longer responded to my … Read more →
I gotta admit, I haven’t been as active on the BloggerLuv community as I had hoped for. Sorry! But I just had to write this post to give some link love to BloggerLuv and the man behind it – John Sullivan, who blogs at PotPolitics.com (latest post: People want to connect so why don’t they?). … Read more →
Apple just posted a letter in their Hot News section of their website. It basically tells us how the iPhone 4 has been the most successful product launch in the history of Apple and how much users and reviewers love the iPhone 4. The letter also states they were surprised to read reports about the … Read more →
I had never heard about r4.co.uk before they started commenting on my blog, TechPatio, as “ds card”, despite the fact that I write in red letters above the comment field that commenters must use a real name – and not a keyword. “ds card” is a keyword, they’re simply trying to gain higher search engine … Read more →
Vodafone Malta is now listing the iPhone 4 as “coming soon” on their website, despite Apple has not yet said anything public as to when iPhone 4 will actually reach Malta. Malta is not included in the next batch of countries to receive iPhone 4 in late July: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong … Read more →
12 months. One year. That’s how old TechPatio.com is right about now. It doesn’t feel like one full year just went by, but nevertheless, that’s what the calendar says. I will write more about that in another blog post, in the near future. But now it’s about last month, June, and how TechPatio did when … Read more →
As of today, July 1st, Internet has become a “human right” in Finland. The government has decided that everybody in Finland should have access to at least 1 Mbit/s downstream, except around 2,000 homes located too far from built-up areas. The 1 Mbit/s connection is not directly to each home though, but the law states … Read more →
Despite being painful to watch for us without an iPhone 4 yet, this is perhaps the most funny Will It Blend video yet. The guys behind it are putting in a bit more effort now, instead of just throwing the stuff into the blender and watch it get smashed. This time, Tom Dickson just so … Read more →
… but price drop is unlikely, says Shuhei Yoshida. It took Sony’s PlayStation 3 “just” about four years to make a profit, after being launched in United States and Japan. Up until now, Sony has paid more to produce the PlayStation 3 than what they actually sold it for. Shuhei Yoshida, president of Sony Computer … Read more →
Back in September 2009 I did an interview with Ryan Grant from the North West of England about his webmaster and technology forum, LovingTech.net, which is the solution to troubled forums such as Digital Point. It’s been a good while since then so I’d like to inform you of the excellent progress going on there, … Read more →
PC users no longer have to purchase individual programs to ensure total protection. The latest internet security software is available in suites, providing antivirus, antispyware, firewalls and additional features that not only protect a computer from malicious programs, but also offer spam inhibitors, parental controls and cloaking technology to ensure privacy and protect identity. There … Read more →
We knew it was just a matter of time before somebody, usually iSuppli, would take apart the iPhone 4 and do some calculations on what the different parts cost. A 16GB iPhone 4 costs $187.51 according to iSuppli, which is more than Droid’s $179.11 and iPhone 3GS’s $178.96. iPhone 4’s retina display, likely from LG, … Read more →