{"id":197,"date":"2010-05-26T14:10:15","date_gmt":"2010-05-26T19:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kuulstuff.com\/blog\/?p=197"},"modified":"2010-05-26T22:09:54","modified_gmt":"2010-05-27T03:09:54","slug":"iphone-apps-and-accessories-a-newcomer-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kuulstuff.com\/blog\/iphone-apps-and-accessories-a-newcomer-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"iPhone Apps and Accessories &#8211; A Newcomer Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a new iPhone owner? Are you confused how to set it up? And are awed by the large number of Apps available? Welcome to the iPhone club. Here are some tips and best practices for you and your iPhone.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\ngoogle_ad_client = \"pub-1297284887870121\";\n\/* iPhoneTop,728x90, created 5\/26\/10 *\/\ngoogle_ad_slot = \"8544818851\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 728;\ngoogle_ad_height = 90;\n\/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"\nsrc=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>My husband and son cannot stop jumping after seeing the new iPhone which we got yesterday. The instructions book said to charge fully, but did not mention how long. And we have to switch it off before charging. So, how do we know if it is fully charged.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kuulstuff.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/iPhone-3GS.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"201\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/kuulstuff.com\/blog\/iphone-apps-and-accessories-a-newcomer-guide\/iphone-3gs\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kuulstuff.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/iPhone-3GS.jpg?fit=200%2C200\" data-orig-size=\"200,200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"iPhone 3GS\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kuulstuff.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/iPhone-3GS.jpg?fit=200%2C200\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kuulstuff.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/iPhone-3GS.jpg?fit=200%2C200\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-201\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kuulstuff.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/iPhone-3GS.jpg?resize=200%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kuulstuff.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/iPhone-3GS.jpg?w=200 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kuulstuff.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/iPhone-3GS.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Setting up<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not switch on the iPhone initially<\/li>\n<li>Charge the iPhone using the charger provided<\/li>\n<li>Wait for half-an-hour to one hour and switch it ON. Check if it is fully charged.<\/li>\n<li>Download the iTunes software from <a title=\"Apple iTunes\" href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\/itunes\/\" target=\"_blank\">apple.com\/iTunes<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Register your phone as per the instruction manual<\/li>\n<li>Make a test call to any other phone number<\/li>\n<li>Connect the <a title=\"Apple iPhone\" href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\/iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\">Apple iPhone<\/a> to your personal computer<\/li>\n<li>Start downloading the applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>iPhone Apps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You need not download all the Apps given there. You can choose among the free apps given under each category. The <a title=\"iPhone Apps\" href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\/iphone\/apps-for-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\">Apple iPhone<\/a> website lists all the paid and free apps under different categories. The Apps for keeping current and the Apps for fun and games are useful. Alternately, you may browse through your iPhone to download an application.<\/p>\n<p>I found the following Apps useful:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apps for Business: Currency Converter, Jobs, iSchedule<\/li>\n<li>Apps for keeping current: CNN Mobile, FOX News, Yahoo, TIME Magazine, NYTimes<\/li>\n<li>Apps for Music: Rhapsody, Top 100s by Bing<\/li>\n<li>Apps for Students: Dictionary.com, Math Magic, \u00a0Math Drills<\/li>\n<li>Apps for Working Out: Diabetes, Body Fitness, Weight Watchers, Calorie tracker, WebMD, Runkeeper<\/li>\n<li>Apps for Managing Money: Expense tracker, Bill tracker, Personal\u00a0assistant, Wells, BillMinder<\/li>\n<li>Apps for Fun and Games: All-in-1, PAC-Man Lite, PandaMania<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is essential to read the customer reviews. Some apps work only on certain version of iPhone and only on Mac computer. The &#8216;fringe&#8217; app is also useful in calling outside the network and saving minutes! Register at &#8216;Textfree&#8217; app to send free texts to any other mobile.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\ngoogle_ad_client = \"pub-1297284887870121\";\n\/* iPhomeMiddle,728x90, created 5\/26\/10 *\/\ngoogle_ad_slot = \"2123634462\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 728;\ngoogle_ad_height = 90;\n\/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"\nsrc=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong> iPhone Accesories<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now after the iPhone has arrived, there is a desperate need for its\u00a0accessories. \ud83d\ude42\u00a0Here are some of the additional\u00a0accessories\u00a0you may need for your iPhone.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>iPhone\u00a0LCD Protector &#8211; To protect the screen from scratches<\/li>\n<li>iPhone Leather pouch &#8211; To carry your iPhone<\/li>\n<li>iPhone Car charger &#8211; To charge it in the car on the go<\/li>\n<li>iPhone Additional charger \u00a0&#8211; To avoid the hassle of carrying the charger to and fro from office<\/li>\n<li>iPhone Emergency battery &#8211; To charge the iPhone where you do not have a laptop or other plugin options<\/li>\n<li>iPhone cradle &#8211; To charge and rest your iPhone<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a title=\"Meritline\" href=\"http:\/\/www.meritline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">meritline<\/a> offers iPhone\u00a0accessories\u00a0at a reasonable rate. But, they take two weeks to deliver. If you cannot wait that longer, <a title=\"eForCity\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eforcity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">eForCity<\/a> can send you the product instantly. The docking station at <a title=\"Amazon\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">amazon<\/a> is $24 and\u00a0can\u00a0accommodate\u00a0your iPhone along with its LCD protector.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, buy.com, newegg, tigerdirect, tech4shop are some other websites to check for iPhone\u00a0accessories.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to read the user reviews and additional information \u00a0before ordering any product and check for its compatability for the iPhone you own. Best wishes for your new iPhone and the monthly internet service charges\u00a0that your provider bills you. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a new iPhone owner? Are you confused how to use it? And are awed by the large number of Apps available? Welcome to the iPhone club. Here are some tips and best practices for you and your iPhone.<a href=\"http:\/\/kuulstuff.com\/blog\/iphone-apps-and-accessories-a-newcomer-guide\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">iPhone Apps and Accessories &#8211; A Newcomer Guide<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[106,104,57,105,103,107],"class_list":["post-197","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-gadgets","tag-accesories","tag-apple","tag-applications","tag-apps","tag-iphone","tag-itunes"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4AvRz-3b","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":1622,"url":"http:\/\/kuulstuff.com\/blog\/smartphone-hacking-the-latest-creepy-trend\/","url_meta":{"origin":197,"position":0},"title":"Smartphone Hacking &#8211; The Latest Creepy Trend","author":"admin","date":"June 21, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"Credit card hacking and computer hacking are some of the large scale issues we all face. 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