I'm an Australian who is holidaying in the US and Canada in December -- from Sunday! I have an iPhone and I would like to know whether I can use it for 3G data while I'm there. [more inside]
posted by robcorr on Dec 2, 2009 - 8 answers

Yet another series of questions about iPhones in the UK: A lot of information has just come out about the potential limitations with the new Orange plans, but I have some questions before I finally give in and perhaps get a miraculous iPhone [more inside]
posted by Megami on Nov 4, 2009 - 5 answers

How can I send and receive SMSs in a mobile phone blackspot? [more inside]
posted by fightorflight on Oct 20, 2009 - 6 answers

Is there an iPhone app (or location-aware website) that will show me Craigslist rentals near my current location? [more inside]
posted by waxpancake on Sep 13, 2009 - 8 answers

How can I get maximum use from my iPhone? [more inside]
posted by jlstitt on Aug 28, 2009 - 20 answers

How can I make sure my iPhone 3G doesn't transfer *any* internet data while retaining phone, texting and Wi-Fi capability? [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Aug 19, 2009 - 12 answers

What is the best flat calling rate pan-European GSM SIM card for temporary use? Two people with iPhone 2G (iPhone1,1) quad band unlocked phones will be in Europe for one month. We want voice and SMS only, not GPRS data, and the ability to add credit to either phone by scratch cards... [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Aug 11, 2009 - 4 answers

So I dropped my iPhone and the screen shattered. Now what? What should I buy and how does it affect my ATT contract? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Jul 2, 2009 - 16 answers

Three iPhone keyboard questions: Bluetooth keyboard support in 3.0? Any product announcements? Support for 2G iPhones? [more inside]
posted by exhilaration on Jun 25, 2009 - 2 answers

What applications/software for your mobile device did you find useful/essential for travelling? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on Mar 31, 2009 - 2 answers

What's the best current Verizon phone for me? [more inside]
posted by attercoppe on Mar 6, 2009 - 20 answers

Help me find a cheap, reliable, standard phone for use on AT&T. I need to find something cheap so I can sell my iPhone. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Jan 15, 2009 - 13 answers

Help me find a moderately cheap phone for use on AT&T. I'm taking my iPhone back. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Jan 6, 2009 - 16 answers

So I bought an iPhone for AT&T and it is aggravating. I need something else. What do you suggest? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Dec 19, 2008 - 19 answers

Just bought an iPhone last night for use on AT&T in the USA. What should I do first? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Dec 9, 2008 - 38 answers

Narrowed my phone choices down to: iPhone, Blackberry Bold, and Samsung Omnia. Which one should I get? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Nov 29, 2008 - 38 answers

What type of phone should I buy next month and what carrier should I be on? I'm on a Verizon family plan right now with my parents and it expires around Thanksgiving. I have a free upgrade with Verizon, as well. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Oct 30, 2008 - 12 answers

I accidentally synced my mac's contacts with gmail, and added 4000 unwanted contacts. I manually stripped them out, turned off gmail syncing, and now I get an "unknown error" from itunes when syncing with my iphone, and a "syncing contacts will add 4000 (or so) contacts" message ... even though those people weren't showing up in my contacts app. [more inside]
posted by luriete on Oct 3, 2008 - 3 answers

I've got an unlocked iPhone (first-gen) running 1.1.4. Currently, I use AT&T's PAYG w/ Unlimited MediaNet to get unlimited data for $20/month. I'll soon be going to the UK, and I'd like to set up a similar arrangement. I'd like some advice as to how to accomplish this. [more inside]
posted by -1 on Sep 11, 2008 - 9 answers

Where can I buy a new, 3G iPhone for the Optus network (in Australia) without having to sign a contract? Optus certainly won't let me... [more inside]
posted by TooManyGadgets on Aug 31, 2008 - 7 answers

Is there a way to lock or hack an iPhone's orientation in mobile safari using CSS, HTML, Javascript or a combination there of? [more inside]
posted by wmeredith on Aug 21, 2008 - 7 answers

Should i buy a 3G, buy a 2G (Gen1), other device or wait? [more inside]
posted by AMP583 on Aug 13, 2008 - 19 answers

How simple is it for an at&t member switch to an iPhone if he's not the account holder? [more inside]
posted by fishmasta on Jul 2, 2008 - 7 answers

It's come the time to buy a new cellphone. I have a RAZR V2 and it's falling apart. My Verizon contract is up in November. Should I re-up with Verizon and stay on my family plan or should I break off and/or go to another carrier? And what phone should I look into? All I know is that I do not want a huge fold out QWERTY keyboard like a 16-year-old girl with a Sidekick and probably do not want a Motorola. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Jun 23, 2008 - 29 answers

What would the downsides be if I unlocked and jailbroke an iPhone in the UK, and used it with my existing O2 SIM card? [more inside]
posted by samstarling on Apr 17, 2008 - 5 answers

I need a smartphone with wifi capabilities. Should I purchase a smartphone now or wait? [more inside]
posted by beammeup4 on Mar 20, 2007 - 15 answers