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Can I use my Apple iPhone 3G to remember my parking spot?

I park in various lots downtown when I have meetings there, and, well, sometimes I forget where I parked. I started out taking a picture of the front of the parking structure with my iPhone 3GS, but suspect there's a better solution. HELP!...

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iPhone Battery Packs: Mophie Air vs. Tekkeon MyPower

If you've owned an Apple iPhone 3GS, 3G or still have an original iPhone, I don't need to tell you that one of the constant hassles with the phone is battery life. It's better in the newest phone, but everyone who has an iPhone seems to have their own strategy for minimizing battery usage, ranging from "don't use the 3G network" to "disable wifi" to "turn off everything, especially bluetooth". I leave everything enabled on...

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How can I wipe my old Apple iPhone clean of data?

I just bought a new 3G Apple iPhone and now want to give my old iPhone to my brother-in-law. He's even ready to pay for it. Problem is, I want to wipe it clean so he gets a pristine phone. How do I do that?...

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How do I upgrade my iPhone 3G to the latest software?

I just heard that there's a software update for the Apple iPhone 3G. I want it! But I'm confused: how do I update the software on my phone?...

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How do I clone my new 3G Apple iPhone with my old Apple iPhone?

I just upgraded from a first generation Apple iPhone to a shiny new 16GB white iPhone and am excited to switch over completely. All my data, phone book, etc are on the old system, though, and I am perpetually anxious about first sync as I'm afraid that the empty phone address book will overwrite my huge address book data already on the computer? How do you clone the old iPhone and the new?...

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How do I upgrade my Apple iPhone to firmware 2.0?

I'm excited to add the many new capabilities and improvements to my beloved Apple iPhone, but have heard that the jump from 1.1.4 to 2.0 completely wipes your phone. Can you show me how to step through this firmware upgrade and reassure me that my contacts, photos, music, etc will all be there on the other side?...

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