Archive for November, 2008

Here’s another charging solution for the iPhone, the iCharge Eco.

The iCharge Eco features a built in solar panel so you can charge your iPhone and other gadgets.
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Here’s a novel accessory for you iPhone or iPod, the iBreath Alcohol Detector and FM transmitter.

it attaches to your iPhone of iPod and you blow into it for 5 seconds and it lets you know if your under the legal limit or not.
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Just a day after the new iPhone Software 2.2 has been released, the guys at the iPhone DevTeam have managed to crack it, and QuickPwn 2.2 has been released for Mac and Windows.

As well as the release of Quickpwn 2.2 for Mac and Windows, they have also released Pwnage 2.2 for Mac.

GOLDEN RULE: If you have a 3G iPhone and want potential soft unlock in the near future do NOT use QuickPwn, and do not use the official ipsw or the iTunes update process without using PwnageTool.

Read item 1 again and again.

At the bottom of this post are the bittorrent files for the latest versions of PwnageTool and QuickPwn.

These are suitable for the recent 2.2 release.

Please read all parts of this post before downloading and using these tools.

The ‘late 2008’ MacBook/air/pro line of computers have an issue with DFU mode. While it’s possible to go from Pwned 2.1 -> Pwned 2.2 (using PwnageTool), you can’t yet go from stock to pwned. If in any doubt use a different machine.

Choosing the correct tool is crucial. Be warned!

Here’s the download links

Bittorrents

Download Quickpwn 2.2 – Mac – Bittorrent

Download Quickpwn 2.2 – Windows – Bittorrent

Download PwnageTool 2.2 – Mac – Bittorrent

Direct Downloads

Download Quickpwn 2.2 – Mac – Direct Download

Download Quickpwn 2.2 – Windows – Direct Download

Download Pwnage 2.2 Mac – Direct Download

Head on over to the iPhone DevTeam’s website and the QuickPWN website for more details.

This is a Syndicated post from Geeky Gadgets.

Google’s voice search iPhone App, is now available to download from the iPhone App Store.

I have just been testing out the voice search function and it seems to work pretty well.
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Incase has revealed a new version of their Slider Case for the 3G iPhone, the Incase Power Slider Case.

This isn’t just your ordinary iPhone case, this new one features a built in battery pack that will double the battery life of your 3G iPhone.

This new case will give you an additional 26 hours of audio playback, 5 hours of talk time on 3G, 10 on 2G and up to 7 extra hours of video playback.

Here’s the specs.

• Integrated rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery more than doubles the battery life of iPhone 3G
• Optimized power management system provides continuous charge to iPhone 3G internal battery
• 5 light LED battery status indicator
• Charge and sync without removing iPhone 3G from case using the custom USB cable provided
• Advanced lithium-ion polymer battery cell technology prevents overcharging and short circuiting and provides protection from extreme temperature
• Durable, lightweight hardshell construction with soft-touch coating
• Compatible with USB charging ports that provide 5V at 1A output
• “Works with iPhone” certified by Apple

The Incase Power Slider case will go on sale on the 28th of November, there is no word on pricing as yet.

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Full Control has released the first boxing game for the iPhone called Smack Boxing.

Smack Boxing uses the iPhone’s touch screen to let you control your fighter, here’s a video of the game in action.

The Smack Boxing iPhone game is available now from the iPhone App store for $1.99, here’s the direct download link to the App Store.

Download Smack Boxing – iPhone Game

Full Control

This is a Syndicated post from Geeky Gadgets.

Google has created an iPhone App, that will let you search via voice on the iPhone.

The application will be free, and users of the iPhone App will be able to talk into the iPhone mic and ask it questions, for example ‘Where is the nearest Apple store?’, the information is then sent down the iPhone and translated by Google’s servers.

Within seconds, the search results will be displayed on your iPhone, and you will also receive localised search results which will be determined by the location features built into the iPhone.

The App is expected to be available from the iPhone App store today, it will be interesting to see how well it works, it certainly sounds very impressive.

NYT via Gizmodo

This is a Syndicated post from Geeky Gadgets.

It looks like AT&T are going to charge iPhone users to tether their iPhone to their PC or Mac, and it will cost around $30 per month and there will be a cap on the data of 5GB per month.

The reason we haven’t heard or seen anything about it, is because AT&T is being extremely paranoid of how the service will run on their network. “Since I’ve worked here, I’ve never seen them be so worried about legalities,” my colleague explained. Regarding the service being available to Blackberry users, he says that it’s a different situation. Blackberry users haven’t slammed AT&T’s network by the millions in one quarter, in such large rushes. “Regardless of how many billions of dollars AT&T pours into their 3G network, it hasn’t been stable enough to handle all you iPhone users,” he explained.

Here’s some details of the potential tethering plan.

• 5GB Data Cap (just like Blackberry users) – AT&T will automatically turn off your tethering connection if you use too much bandwidth. Of note, the 5GB cap might get sliced for all users, not just iPhone users, in order to accommodate all new tethering plan customers (bandwidth demand).
• Initial connection through iTunes? (not sure if this is every time you connect, or just for initial setup)
• Expected speeds: GPRS: 30k – dialup speeds / EDGE: 110k – ISDN speeds / 3G: 1000k – slow broadband.
• You’ll want to disable auto-updates for everything, so as to not go over usage limitations.
• Will be +$30/month, new iPhone plans may be rolled out with tethering rolled in.
• Do not pro-rate tethering/bandwidth, it can become a nightmare, instead wait until new billing cycle.
• For unlimited bandwidth, AT&T will tell you to get a wireless PC card.
• No idea on a launch date.

Macblogz via 9to5mac

According to Gizmodo and iPhone Hellas, the latest iPhone firmware 2.2 is due to be released on the 21st of November.

The iPhone 2.2 firmware will have a host of upgrades, including a new look Safari with built in Google search in the title bar.

There will also be the addition of the Japanese emoji icons, support for additional languages, and Line in audio that can be used though the headphone jacl.

On top of that there will be Google Street View, and Google Transit, which will provide directions and details on public transport.

There will also be changes to the App store, with categories now showing icons of the apps instead of the current list.

There is still no word on whether this update will see the addition of copy and past, you never know Apple may slip that one in.

IPhone Hellas via Gizmodo

If you are looking for a pair of gloves to keep your hands warm this winter whilst using your iPhone, and don’t fancy a pair of the Dots Gloves, then check out the Etre Touchy Gloves.

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If you like musical apps on your iPhone then check out this free piano one, Mini Piano.

Mini Piano lets you use your iPhone screen as a virtual piano, this free version is available from the iPhone App Store, here’s the link.

Download MiniPiano iPhone App – Free

We all know that the 3G iPhone’s battery life is less than spectacular, its a lot worse than the 2G iPhone, well one solution is the Mophie Juice pack 3G.

The original Mophie Juice Pack for the 2G iPhone was a hit, and this one is bound to be even more popular, providing up to 350 hours of standby time, up to 6 hours of talk time on 3G and up to 12 hours of talk time on 2G.

There is also 28 hours of audio playback and up to 8 hours of video playback, which means that the Mophie Juice Pack 3G is going to be the battery backup choice for most 3G iPhone users.

The Mophie Juice Pack 3G is available now from Mophie for $99.