Due to several email inquiries, we have decided to rerun this story on simple steps that iPhone users can take to ensure that no virus can enter their mobile phones. 

When I was invited to talk about mobile phone virus a few months back, the first tip that I gave out against phone viruses is to always say ‘no’ when your phone asks to install a program you are not familiar with.

With mobile phones functioning more like computers (accessible by hackers), it’s no surprise that hackers and virus writers have the popular iPhone in their sights. Ari Hypponen, chief technical director of Helsinki-based computer security firm F-Secure, told me that the iPhone, and other smart phones that have Bluetooth, Microsoft and Symbian software, are the most likely targets of high tech viruses.

The easiest and cheapest way to stop viruses from spreading inside your iPhone is to take some simple precautions:    (more…)

Burt Adams of Michigan emailed us today to ask about the best ways to prolong battery life for iPhone. We have scanned Apple’s website and here are the tips that might be useful for extending the battery life of your iPhone.

Keeping the iPhone out of the sun or a hot car greatly saves your battery life. Heat sucks your battery’s performance the most so better keep your iPhone in a pouch or inside your bag where sun rays cannot sip in.

You should also lock your iPhone when you are not using it (Sleep/Wake button, will do this),  especially if you place it in your pocket or inside your bag. Of course, you can still receive calls and text messages even if your iPhone is locked but nothing will happen if you accidentally or unknowingly touch the screen. The light won’t turn on, thus saving battery. (more…)

I just ordered my iPhone, and it’s on the way. Is there anything I can do now to help me get started?

Now’s the time to prepare the content you want to transfer to iPhone. So update your contacts, get your playlists ready, and create an album with your favorite photos. If you do a few simple things first, you can use your iPhone even faster when it arrives. Find out how.

Can I transfer my mobile phone number to my new iPhone?

Yes, you can transfer most current mobile numbers to a new iPhone.

How long does it take to activate my new iPhone?

Activation times can vary. If you’re setting up a new line, it may take as little as a few minutes. If you’re porting a number from another carrier, it could take longer. While you’re waiting, you can make calls but not receive them.

Can I transfer contacts from my current mobile phone to my new iPhone?

Yes. You should first transfer all your contact information to Microsoft Outlook on a PC or to Address Book or Entourage on a Mac. Then you can sync your iPhone with your computer to put your contacts into your iPhone.

Unlocking the iPhone is getting popular in the undergrounds and AT&T is lossing millions dollars because of this activity. What with Jailbreak and Metasploit, people can now easily unlock their iPhones or tinker with their units.

But there are a lot of reasons why you should not unlock your iPhone. Aside from the risk of getting virus or other malicious codes from third party applications, you disqualify your phone from the official support page of Apple.

A lot of those how have unlocked their iPhones have complained of several malfunctions, including unresponsive buttons, sudden screen pause, changing colors of the screen, etc. And when you post questions about these problems at Apple’s Support Forum, you will not get any answer.

So if you are now thinking of unlocking your iPhone using Jailbreak of Metasploit, think again. My advice would be to leave the iPhone as it is and wait for the official unlocking of the iPhone by Apple.

     Now that there is a program that allows iPhone users to surf the web through their phone, phishers are working hard to victimize mobile users around the world. But there are easy ways to fight off phishing, here are some tips and information:

     Phishing is a type of online fraud where the perpetrators attempt to acquire personal, financial, and/or other account information (such as user IDs, passwords, credit card numbers, PINs, etc.) from unsuspecting victims.

     This type of fraud is typically initiated by sending an unsolicited but official-looking email claiming to be from a reputable company, such as a bank, a credit card firm, or an online establishment. The fraudulent email usually contains an urgent message that tries to lure the recipient into providing sensitive information.      (more…)

I have been receiving tons of emails from readers since I launched iphone-codes.com. Emails ranged from offer to exchange links, increase my manhood (huh?), and loans.

But there are also sensible emails from you dear readers (thanks for dropping me messages) ranging from suggestions and questions. Alice from Ohio sent me this email:

Hello iPhone-Codes.com admin,

I recently bought a iPhone and was wondering if there is a way to transfer photos from my email to my iphone so I can use them as wallpaper.

I also want to transfer photos from my pc to my iPhone so I can show them to my friends. Any thoughts?

Sincerely,
Alice Glover
Ohio

Saving photos from your pc (or email) is simple. Your iPhone comes with a USB cable and a cd that you can install to your pc for synchronization.     (more…)