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    "Set up as a new iphone" vs "Restore from backup of"

    Upgrading from iphone4 to the iphone5. Is there a preferred way to set up the iphone5 using itunes? "As a new iphone" vs "Restore from backup"? Is one way better/safer than the other? If i am to "restore from backup", does my current iphone4 have to first be upgraded to iOS6 before restoring...
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    Banner notification - any way to display date?

    Can't seem to figure this one out. . . . When u swipe down, from any app or screen to display banners, is there a way to display the current date?
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    I'd still rather "backup" on iTunes rather than iCloud

    Am I the only one?? Call me old school, but I still feel more comfortable backing up (wired) to iTunes rather than iCloud. I probably should take advantage of the technology but for now, I have "back up to computer" option checked on iTunes. Just thinking out loud . . .
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    iCloud vs Google (sync)

    Updated to iOS5 and liking most of the features so far . . . pretty nifty. However, after a day of using iCloud, I turned off most of its features and reverted back to Google (exchange). Here's why: I use Google services for the following, and everything "syncs" perfectly to my iPhone4...
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    iOS5 took up about 8gb's of memory on my iPhone4 !!

    I went from approx. 11.5 gb's available (settings-general-about-available) to 3.5 after update. Anyone else have this issue? edit: When connected to iTunes, 8.5 gb's is taken up as "other" (in yellow) sorry . . . didn't mean to create another thread. I'll post this in an existing thread for...
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    Looking for the best WAKE on LAN app.

    Here's what I'm looking to do: My media library is on my desktop internal hdd. All of my devices are on my "home network" with "file sharing turned on". If I want to stream iTunes music, movie, pictures etc . . to my iOS device(s): Apple TV, iPhones, iPad . . I have to do the following...
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    "Google Search" app (am I experiencing an issue or is this normal??)

    Just upgraded/installed "google search" app yesterday. I noticed when I'm "typing" within the app, the keyboard does not make the "click" sound when entering text (I love the "click" :D). Is this normal for this app or do I need to re-install it? thanks
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    Switching from a PC to an iMac

    I've been a PC user for the past 20+ years and have never owned or used a Mac. I recently played with the 27" iMac at my local Apple store and have fallen in love with it !! I'm 99.99% sure that I'm gonna buy one of these as soon as the 2011 version comes out this year. I'm not thrilled about...
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    Verizon's "carrier update" available

    Just noticed something today: If you go to "settings > about", you'll get a pop up notification that a "carrier update" is available with an option to "update now or later". I'm not sure what this is (maybe someone can shed a little light on this update), but when updated, the "carrier" is...
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    Question: why is "usage" and "standby" time is the same

    In settings > general > usage; I noticed that a few times now, the times for "usage and standby" are identical. Anyone else have this? ...... And "no", I have not "used" my iPhone for "13 hours 45 minutes" like the usage/ standby counter reads.... (excuse my grammar "typo" in thread...
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    Google sync - iPhone calendar does not display anniversaries and holidays.

    I have gmail set up thru exchange and the following will not display on my iPhone calendar (it does display on computer/web): 1. contact wedding anniversaries 2. U.S. Holidays Any help would be greatly appreciated Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    *228 option 2 (update PRL) necessary for iphone?

    Previously on my Verizon Blackberry, I updated my PRL occasionally by dialing *228 and selecting option 2. Is this necessary with the iPhone or does PRL update automatically when synced with iTunes?
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    Email not coming through while phone is locked . . is this normal?

    (Hope this isn't a re-post . . couldn't find definitive answer on search) I have Gmail set up through exchange / push "on". Emails come through to my iphone quickly (almost instantly) while I'm using the phone - while it's "on". I noticed that while the phone is "locked" (falls asleep after 1...
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    Poll: How are you guys re-charging your iphones?

    I don't want mine to make noises when I'm sleeping, so last night I turned mine off and let it charge. How are you guys re-charging your iphones?
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    Help with: Creating Folders in photos

    I've transferred/synced some photos from my computer to iPhone. On computer, I have photos divided up inside of folders - within a folder. IE: Photos>vacation photos>family photos etc... When I transfer/sync the "photos" folder to iphone, the subfolders do not appear (vacation photos, family...
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    Anyone successful transferring contacts over using "VZ Transfer"??

    I'm getting error messages everytime I try . . anyone successful?
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    How do I know if my iPhone4 is connected and using wifi?

    How can you tell if the phone is using wifi vs 3g?
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    Google Shopper vs Redlaser

    Anyone have opinions / recommendations between these 2 apps? Google Shopper: Google Shopper for iPhone and iPod touch (4th generation) on the iTunes App Store Redlaser: RedLaser for iPhone and iPod touch (4th generation) on the iTunes App Store
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    iPhone contacts birthdays and anniversaries . . will this show in iPhone calendar?

    On a Blackberry (which I'm coming from..), if you enter a date for a birthday or anniversary to a "Contact", this information automatically populates in the native "Calendar" app and gives you option for reminders. Does the iPhone behave this way also?
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    For those who paid FULL RETAIL on Verizon's website . . get $50.00 credit

    I just got off the phone with Verizon CSR. I asked why it was $50.00 more per phone if bought at retail price ($599 vs $649 for 16g and $699 vs $749 for 32g) on Verizon's site vs Apple's site. The CSR I spoke with was unaware of the price discrepancy between the two websites. Long story short...