It’s no secret that attorneys are sometimes slow to embrace technology. However, the rise of mobile technology appears to be lessening the “resistance.” An ever-increasing number of lawyers are using iPhones, iPads, and other mobile devices, and most of them are integrating this technology into their practices, as shown in the following infographic: Thanks to… Continue Reading
Category Archives: iPhone
Subscribe to iPhone RSS FeedGuest Post :: Lawyers Should Use Siri in Their Day-To-Day Practice
Posted in Guest Posts, iPhone, Office Management, Software, TechnologyOne of the truly innovative programs on Apple’s iPhone is Siri, a sophisticated voice-controlled personal assistant that helps you accomplish important tasks just by asking. With Siri, you can use your voice to make calls, send messages, create reminders and enjoy a nifty speech-to-dictation feature. As you can imagine, this feature is highly useful in a… Continue Reading
Rocket Matter Launches iPhone App For Lawyers
Posted in iPad, iPhone, Office Management, Product Reviews, SoftwareWhat’s the best case management application for lawyers who want to maximize their productivity? The answer for me is easy – Rocket Matter. It’s no secret that I am a big fan of this application for many reasons, but now I can add one more to the list – their iPhone app, which was released… Continue Reading
Guest Post :: What Is Known About The iPhone 5
Posted in Guest Posts, iPhoneThe iPhone 5 is highly anticipated by numerous techies all over the world. Rumors are circulating about what to expect from Apple’s latest design. According to the rumours, Apple’s customers should be pleased with the latest advancements. Keep in mind that the following information is pure speculation and cannot be verified until the phone is… Continue Reading
Guest Post :: Fall 2011 an Early Christmas for Apple Followers?
Posted in Guest Posts, Hardware, iPad, iPhoneBarely a day passes at the moment without something of a flurry of new Apple rumors from ‘credible’ sources and so-called industry ‘experts’ across the board, with regard to weird and wonderful launches set to take place in the not so distant future. Indeed, the sheer volume of such speculative reports alone results in the… Continue Reading
Special Offer for The Mac Lawyer’s Readers on External Battery for iPhone / iPod
Posted in Hardware, iPhone, Product Reviews, Special OffersA few months ago, I posted a review about the RichardSolo 1800 for iPhone external battery. Richard Thalheimer, the owner of Richard Solo, has authorized a special offer for The Mac Lawyer‘s readers. This external battery, which originally sold for $69.95, is now available for only $5.98 each (and only $5.09 each if you buy two or more) for shipments… Continue Reading
Tips to Help Master Your iPhone
Posted in How Do I ... ?, iPhoneIf the suggestions earlier this week were helpful, the following list of tips will help you truly become the "master of your domain": DOUBLE-TAP Even while your iPhone is locked, you can access the audio controls by double-tapping on the home button when the lock screen appears. This saves you the time it takes to unlock your phone,… Continue Reading
Secrets & Tips to Get the Most from Your iPhone
Posted in How Do I ... ?, iPhoneIf you want to get the most out of your iPhone (and iPad), consider the following tips and tricks: If you’re scrolling through a long web page or list, tap the bar on the top of your screen to go immediately to the top. To lock your screen orientation, double tap the home key, then swipe… Continue Reading
Guest Post :: “Must Have” Apps & Other Tips for Working While Traveling Abroad
Posted in Guest Posts, How Do I ... ?, iPad, iPhone, Online Resources, TechnologyWhen traveling abroad, busy professionals often do not have time to craft a detailed, comprehensive itinerary, and the stress induced by planning (or the failure to carefully plan) your international journey may be eclipsed by the anxiety that comes from being away from the office. Regardless of whether you are traveling abroad for business or… Continue Reading
Special Offer on External Battery for iPhone / iPod
Posted in Hardware, iPhone, Product Reviews, Special OffersRichard Solo makes many outstanding products, and I am a big fan of their company in many respects. Its owner, Richard Thalheimer, emailed me earlier this week and extended a special offer for my readers. Until March 31, 2011, you can purchase the RichardSolo 1800 for iPhone external battery for only $19.95. This outstanding battery provides 1800 mAh… Continue Reading
Guest Post :: 8 Great Money Saving Apps for the iPhone
Posted in iPhoneApps can be fun, they can be practical, and they can even save you money. Here is a list of eight great money saving apps for the iPhone – most of which are free to download. Save Benjis :: Save Benjis performs instant price comparisons with other stores to ensure that you get the best price…. Continue Reading
WWDC 2010 Recap :: iPhone 4 and iOS 4
Posted in iPhone, TechnologyYesterday in San Francisco, Steve Jobs kicked off Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference by announcing the new iPhone 4, iOS 4.0, and other goodies. Let’s take a quick look at the highlights: iPhone 4 :: The next generation model is thinner, with a higher resolution display (called "retina display"), increased battery life, front-facing camera, flash on the rear camera, and… Continue Reading
Guest Post :: 10 Must Have iPhone Apps for Lawyers
Posted in iPhoneThe following guest post discusses "10 Must Have iPhone Apps for Lawyers": Whether in the heat of a lucrative debate or in preparation of an upcoming case, lawyers rely on an abundance of informative sources to help support their argument and win over the judge and jury. Up until recently, this often involved flipping through… Continue Reading
The TRUTH About iPhone Security
Posted in iPhone, SecurityIs the iPhone secure? That question has been hotly debated in legal circles since its release. To date, the loudest replies have been by those shouting “No” (see here, here, and here) but does that make that answer true? Ben Stevens of The Mac Lawyer and Finis Price of TechnoEsq now enter the fray to try to… Continue Reading
ABA Journal Features iPhone vs. Droid Debate
Posted in iPhoneTwo years ago, I participated in an ABA Journal article featuring a Mac vs. PC debate to determine which OS was superior. By all accounts, the Mac won hands down (no surprise). This year, the Journal decided to feature a showdown between the iPhone and the Droid. My good friend and technology guru, Finis Price, argued for the iPhone,… Continue Reading
Top Ten iPhone Apps for Busy Attorneys
Posted in iPhoneThe apps listed below were included on a recent list of the ten of the best apps for busy lawyers. You can read much more about each of these apps in the full article, but a short summary of each is listed below : AppBoxPro is a multi-function currency converter, date calculator, translator (text), tip calculator, international… Continue Reading
AT&T Lowers Cost of Unlimited Plan for iPhone
Posted in iPhoneIn an attempt to compete with Verizon’s new unlimited plans and perhaps to make it less enticing for users to jump to Verizon when the anticipated move to Verizon is announced, AT&T has lowered the cost of their unlimited voice and data plan to $99.99 (old price was $129.999) effective Monday, January 18. This is… Continue Reading
33 Things You Won’t Need if You Have an iPhone
Posted in iPhoneSo I have written before many of the ways that the iPhone can make your life easier. TUAW has published a list of 33 things that you will no longer need if you have an iPhone. Consider all of the following things that the iPhone can do: Telephone Calculator Personal Organizer Calendar Wall Clock Alarm… Continue Reading
FutureLawyer on Wrong Side of iPhone vs. Droid Debate Too
Posted in iPhoneAs you may recall, FutureLawyer (Rick Georges) and The Mac Lawyer (Ben Stevens) went head-to-head in the March 2008 ABA Journal (Mac v. PC). By all accounts, the fight had to be stopped early – with Mac being declared the unanimous victor. Hip hip hooray! Now, FutureLawyer seems to be itching for another fight, as he blogged… Continue Reading
AT&T Announces Delay in iPhone Tethering
Posted in iPhoneiPhone owners have been looking forward to the day when they will be able to use their phone as a modem, known as "tethering." In fact, this feature is an integral feature of the iPhone 3.0 firmware, and it is already available for some overseas carriers. However, AT&T has not yet allowed its American users to… Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About iPhone’s MMS Service
Posted in How Do I ... ?, iPhoneLast Friday, AT&T finally enabled Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) support for the iPhone 3G and 3G-S here in the U.S. Now, users can send pictures, location data, contact information, voice memos, and video quickly and easily. The MMS service is very easy to use. From the Messages app, you simply tap the camera icon on the bottom… Continue Reading
iPhone Called Out Over Alleged Security Flaws
Posted in iPhone, Security"The words iPhone and security do not belong in the same sentence…" So begins the article from John Simek, one of the premier computer forensic experts in the country. It gets worse, as he says, "The iPhone encryption is a non-starter and accessing the device is child’s play even if it is password protected." He… Continue Reading
Five Helpful iPhone Apps for Attorneys
Posted in iPhoneThe Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) published a list of the following five apps that show what the iPhone can do for attorneys: DataViz‘s DocumentsToGo allows you to edit and change documents, as well as email them over Exchange to other team members. While not a replacement for desktop word processors, this app makes document editing at… Continue Reading
How to Use an iPhone as a Modem for a Laptop
Posted in How Do I ... ?, iPhoneRumor has it that AT&T will officially allow "tethering" later this year, which will enable using an iPhone as a modem to connect laptops to the internet. If you do not want to wait, you can follow the following steps to begin tethering your Mac right now: On the iPhone, goto help.benm.at in Safari. On that… Continue Reading
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