iPhone and Free Wireless Networks On the Road
This tip seems obvious to me, but it’s important enough to share:
I am happy that my iPhone provides Internet access anywhere in my city (San Diego), but of course, it’s slow compared to my cable modem at home. Traveling around town and in other cities, I yearn for a faster connection.
So, let’s say that I’m a neighborhood that I’m not familiar with. I will ask somebody nearby what the local zip code is (let’s say, 92116), and then I go to Google Maps on my iPhone.
I type in “wifi 92116″ (without the quotes) and then hit Search. It’ll pop up a whole array of (usually) free wireless networks - Coffee shops, libraries, book stores.
Alternatively, I can just search for a Starbucks in the area, and then walk across the street to the coffee shop that Starbucks is trying to drive out of business. THEY always have free wireless, and Starbucks never does. :->
If I’m really stranded, far away from any obvious wireless access, I can just look around for a large condo-complex and park in Vistor’s Parking. There are usually at least a dozen wireless networks within range, and several won’t be locked!
Incidentally - If you want the actual user’s manual for an iPhone, you can download it here. They are probably planning to keep updating it as newer upgrades arrive. I found that hint on MacosXhints.com, which is starting to gather iPhone tips.
