Archive | June, 2009

MMS on first-gen iPhone: how badly do you want it?

Posted on 30 June 2009 by

Dear first-gen iPhone owner, how badly do you want MMS on your phone? Thanks to hacking community, now you can enjoy MMS capability on your original iPhone with default SMS/MMS app and O.S 3.0! continued »

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iPhone 3GS boosts mobile YouTube uploads

Posted on 29 June 2009 by

Google says that mobile uploads to YouTube have increased by 400% just in a week, thanks to iPhone 3GS' technology. Looks like mostly iPhone 3GS users are also the big fans of the video-sharing site. continued »

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People line up for iPhone 3GS debut in Japan

Posted on 29 June 2009 by

Apple released its new iPhone 3GS in Japan on Friday. According to the Asahi Shimbun, more than 200 people lined up at Softbank Mobile Corp.'s Omotesando store in Tokyo. continued »

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White iPhone 3GS suffering heat and discoloration

Posted on 27 June 2009 by

The white iPhone 3GS reportedly overheats during a period of using the GPS and 3G of the phone, and its case changes color. Engadget says it turns a browner and Gizmodo reports as being pink. continued »

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Video: iPhone 3GS disassembled

Posted on 26 June 2009 by

Just discovered an interesting video on iPhone 3GS disassembled process. According to the site, it's iPhone 3GS comprehensive take apart and repair directions for the touch panel, battery and LCD replacement. "Do not try this at home," the site warns :-) continued »

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What?! $11,000 insane iPhone bill!

Posted on 26 June 2009 by

Beware. If you brought your iPhone when travelling out of the country, please consider the roaming fees. Let's learn about Mythbusters co-host Adam Savage case. He was surfing the Internet while on a trip to Canada for a few hours, AT&T charged him for some $11,000! They shut down his service until they get paid. continued »

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Ultrasn0w to get iPhone 3GS unlock thanks to old hack

Posted on 26 June 2009 by

Thanks to an unaddressed security flaw, the iPhone Dev Team have announced that they will soon update their ultrasn0w unlocking tool to work on the iPhone 3GS.  The exploit, known as 24Kpwn, was first discovered in the iPod touch 2G, and used in the redsn0w tool to jailbreak that PMP. Now, the Dev Team can use the same sort of technique ... continued »

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Videos: iPhone 3GS running gpSPhone, gpx4iPhone emulators

Posted on 25 June 2009 by

ZoDDt has published two videos from the upcoming gpSPhone and psx4iPhone emulators new versions running on iPhone 3Gs. A good news for iPhone gaming. continued »

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AT&T U-verse remote DVR app released for iPhone

Posted on 25 June 2009 by

AT&T have released a free iPhone and iPod touch application that allows U-verse subscribers control their DVR systems remotely.  The app, U-verse TV Mobile Remote Access, can display program listings and full descriptions of individual shows, as well as allow users to schedule program or series recordings. It's also possible to edit existing schedules, whether they have been initiated from the iPhone ... continued »

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iPhone 3GS’ web browser speed test blows away rivals

Posted on 24 June 2009 by

Following the benchmark of 3D capabilities test where the iPhone 3GS is "close to four times faster than the 3G"; in JavaScript performance, the new iPhone 3GS also blows away its predecessors as well as rivals, even approaching MacBook speed! continued »

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fring supports iPhone OS 3.0

Posted on 24 June 2009 by

Mobile internet community and communication service, fring, now supports Apple’s latest iPhone 3.0 software update, including the new iPhone 3Gs.  If you don’t have fring’s latest iPhone version yet, get yours today! [fring is now also available on the App Store]. continued »

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AT&T Navigator app for iPhone launched

Posted on 23 June 2009 by

AT&T today introduced its location based services app, AT&T Navigator [iTunes link] for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS, bringing full audible and visual turn-by-turn navigation service. It allows iPhone customers to enjoy map updates, speech recognition, ETA updates, business listings, real-time traffic alerts, one-touch rerouting and daily gas prices. continued »

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