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iPhone 2.1 Beta Released to Developers & Hints of Cut & Paste Functionality

July 25, 2008 8:13 AM • by R. Look • Posted to Rumors Comments (0) | Permalink
Reports from around the web, namely ArsTechnica and Wired are saying that iPhone software 2.1 has been released to registered developers. It seems that the update will bring a much requested feature, turn-by-turn directions. If this is true, it would be bad news for GPS makers such as Garmin and TomTom as the iPhone would be directly competing in their space.

Also, just a rumor...AppleInsider has reports that an iPhone developer has found the hints of cut and paste functionality within the iPhone SDK's Framework. The functionality resides in the "Localizable.strings" file in the "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/WebKit/framework." We'll be on the lookout for more information, so stay tuned and we'll bring you the news as it comes in.

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Step by Step Instructions on Tethering your iPhone 3G

July 24, 2008 6:35 AM • by R. Look • Posted to Comments (0) | Permalink
Some VERY creative and intelligent users have been able to "tether" their iPhone 3Gs to their laptops, thus enabling them to use it's internet connection on their laptops.

The process is quite involved and not for the mild-mannered. Not only is "tethering" against AT&Ts terms and conditions, you also have to "jailbreak" your iPhone. In a nutshell, here's the basic procedure:

- Jailbreak your iPhone 3G 

- Install 3Proxy and Terminal 

- Create an ad-hoc Wi-fi network using your laptop 

- Join the network with your iPhone 

- Find the iPhone's IP address 

- Open Terminal and run the proxy program 

- Open Safari on your iPhone and open a web page 

- Configure your browser to use the proxy


A more detailed explanation can be found at the cre.ations.net website. Follow this link for the lowdown.

Voice-Controlled Apps Being Developed for iPhone by AT&T

July 23, 2008 6:50 AM • by R. Look • Posted to Misc | News Comments (0) | Permalink
Word out on the street is that AT&T is busy developing software that will allow "smartphones" such as the iPhone to recognize voice commands without needing any voice-recognition software.

According to AppleInsider, this project, based on AT&T's Watson speech recognition engine works by capturing voice commands, sending them to a remote server and then interpreting that command.

Even more exciting is the fact that AT&T demonstrates this technology in a video and the fact that this technology will breed a whole new slew of applications.

Additional details can be found on AppleInsider's website.

Demand for the iPhone 3G Outpaces Supply

July 21, 2008 6:40 AM • by R. Look • Posted to News Comments (0) | Permalink
Reports from various news organizations around the web are reporting that demand for the iPhone 3G is so strong that in many instances, they are out of stock. As reported by Freep.com, at AT&T for example, the average wait time is 3 weeks.

What's even more unusal is that Sprint is "trying" to capitalize on the iPhone shortage by pointing it out...I guess they're saying don't wait to buy an iPhone, buy an instinct instead. Their spin on is that only three Apple stores in the U.S. have the phones in stock...my take: they'd better do all they can to stop the iPhone pain because sooner or later, consumers will see that the instinct is only a pale imitator to the real deal.

Finally, HardMac is reporting that the shortages will extend through August, while another site, Focus.de claims that the shortage will continue till mid-October. In any event, this is bound to be good news by any type of measure. Apple is sure to be lapping up hardware and software sales!

How to get Longer iPhone 3G Battery Life

July 18, 2008 9:10 AM • by iPhone News Blog Staff • Posted to FAQ | News | iPhone Tips and Tricks Comments (0) | Permalink
So you've finally got that spiffy new iPhone 3G. You've waited for a long time for 3G speed, location services, and those really cool iPhone third-party applications and now you're happy. What? You're upset with the battery life?

This is the most common complaint I've heard from the lucky folks who have the 3G iPhone: with some usage, by the end of the day, their battery is almost dead or dead. And, there's no way to swap the battery with a fresh one to fix this problem.

AT&T Announces Free Wi-Fi

July 18, 2008 6:37 AM • by R. Look • Posted to News Comments (0) | Permalink
After flip-flopping and introducing this and then subsequently, pulling it back, it looks like AT&T is finally officially ready to announce their free Wi-Fi access! This is really good news for iPhone users everywhere.

At any rate, here are some quick details about the access, it will include:

More than 17,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot locations nationwide

  • 12 Airports
  • 31 Hotels
  • 23 Universities
  • 18 Convention Centers
  • 5 Sports Centers 
  • 8,000 + Restaurants
  • 700 + Bookstores
  • 50 + Supermarkets

Also mentioned in AT&Ts press release is free wi-fi at US based Starbucks locations, to locate a store, use the Starbucks store locator: http://www.starbucks.com/retail/locator/default.aspx

For more information, read AT&T's press release
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