iPhone News Updated

Apple’s Free iPhone 4 Case Program Ends Sept 30

Apple’s free iPhone 4 case program wraps up at the end of the day on Thursday, but that doesn’t mean procrastinators are out in the cold. Customers that buy an iPhone 4 today can still participate because they have 30 days to submit their claim.

The Apple Web site states “For iPhone 4 purchases made before July 23, 2010, you must apply no later than August 22, 2010; otherwise, you must apply within 30 days of your iPhone 4 purchase. To qualify for this program, you must purchase your iPhone 4 by September 30, 2010.”

Apple’s free iPhone 4 case deal ends Sept 3

Apple launched the free iPhone 4 case program in response to complaints about dropped signal bars when the lower left corner of the phone was covered by user’s hands. The cases add just enough space between the antenna and your hand to reduce the potential problem.

Buyers that purchase an iPhone on October 1 or later aren’t out of luck even though the official free case program ends today. “Users experiencing antenna issues should call AppleCare to request a free Bumper case,” the company said.

iPhone 4 owners looking for more information about the free case program can check out the Apple Web site.

[Thanks: http://www.macobserver.com]

Google Voice For the iPhone Is a Good Call

It’s not the apocalypse and hell isn’t freezing over, but Google Voice is going to become available from Apple’s App Store.

This may come as a surprise after Apple publicly rejected the Google Voice app last year from the iTunes App Store. Some rumors say this may have been more AT&T’s doing, because it would be the company with the most to lose–as in text messaging charges.

The Google Voice mobile app would allow a caller to send and receive free SMS and use cheap long-distance calling, so it wouldn’t be doing AT&T any favors.

Perhaps a lot changed in a year, or Google chief executive Eric Schmidt, who also sits on Apple’s board of directors, was able to sprinkle a little Google fairy dust. Now Apple has reversed its decision and will make the Google app available in the next few weeks.

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