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Friday, Jun 29, 2007 3:05pm

AT&T: iPod gear can functio...

Guidance from AT&T suggests that for many owners, accessories previously bought for iPods will in fact work with the iPhone, though possibly under severe limitations. The company states that while many products with the "Made for iPod" branding are compatible with the iPhone's 30-pin connector, the wireless broadcasts the phone emits may cause audio interference. Apple has in fact created a warning screen to this effect, which will appear whenever a device without "Works with iPhone" certification is connected. The screen will caution users that their experience may be sub-optimal, and offer a solution.

The solution proposed, however, may render the iPhone useless under particular circumstances. By switching to Airplane Mode, interference from a device is eliminated; but because this shuts off transmitters, phone calls and web browsing will be impossible. AT&T notes that it should be safe to at least attempt using non-certified accessories, because this does not void an iPhone's warranty.