Those of you in Taiwan who went out and got the iPhone 3G the other day, you may have just picked up an unlocked iPhone 3G. Initial reports stated that these iPhone 3Gs would be SIM locked to Chunghwa Telecom, but it appears that a firmware issue left users able to use whichever SIM they choose.
Walmart has jumped on the iPhone bandwagon tenfold, first by carrying the iPhone 3G and now by creating an iPhone mobile adapted version of their site. This version allows users to create shopping lists and view product descriptions. The one thing that makes turns heads away from this web app is the lack of the ability to purchase goods without visiting the real site on a PC.
The iPhone Dev Team has finally done it, what you ask? After months of hard work they have managed to crack the baseband and unlock the iPhone 3G. Users who were warned not to upgrade to the new firmware version 2.2 are not able to unlock their iPhone 3G now. They told us! The unlocking program will be simple, just like jailbreaking your iPhone. The program is set to release on New Years Day.
Electronic Arts has finally brought the huge hit Sim City to the App Store. Touch controls make this version extremely easy to use over previous versions. Recently gaming on the iPhone has become mainstream and what a way to seal the deal. Just like other huge titles such as Spore: Origins, Sim City will be selling for no less than $9.99.
AT&T has now started offering refurbished iPhone 3Gs on their site. Of course there is a discount, but it may not be as much of a discount as you would find on other handsets. The 8GB black version you will be shelling out $149 with a two-year agreement and for the black or white 16GB version you will have to come up with $250. Apple has even decided to bring back in home activation. For those who are always on the search for the next weird iPhone accessories, the breathalyzer/FM transmitter just may be what you’re looking for. Not only will this device tell you’re your BAC, you can also stream tunes to your radio without the need for cords.
