iPhone applications that does not make it to the AppStore

September 5, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Stig Kristoffersen asked:


AppStore has over 30.000 applications on offer to you at the moment. Apple AppStore is a success with almost 1 billion downloads up till now.

However, there is a flip side to this story. Lot of developers’ makes applications for the Apple products IPhone and IPodTouch but their products never makes it to the AppStore.

 

Applications that utilize certain functionalities in the iPhone like cut and paste, video recording, streaming, MMS, filesharing through Bluetooth and batch processes does not make it to the AppStore.

Apple also reserves them to prohibit applications that do not fit into the vision of Apple iPhone usage, like podcasting, direct access to the GPS and competing email and web browser clients.

iPhone 3.0 firmware will make it possible to utilize some of these functionalities, but not all. Therefore there is a development of jail breaking of the iPhones. These hacked versions of iPhones can utilize the capabilities that Apple do not want users to use, even in the new firmware 3.0.

Some developers complain about the discrimination of applications launched on AppStore as they seem to be of competition reasons mostly, to the disadvantage of Apple.

This question the AppStore as a sole provider of applications to the iPhone, and will maybe force the upcoming of competing AppStore’s in the near future.

Apple has not taken any special efforts in fighting the distribution of applications made for the hacked versions of the iPhone as it may have a positive effect on the iPhone concept, as it creates a positive buzz and creative development around the product.

There are 10 applications that Apple does not promote on the AppStore, and they are;

Clippy that make it possible to cut and paste text between applications. This is a functionality iPhone users have asked for since the launch of the iPhone. You can copy a text message and paste it into an email. Clippy does not work with Mobile Safari though. This functionality is promised to be in the 3.0 firmware version of the iPhone.

Cyntact makes it possible to get pop-ups of the pictures of your contacts when you browse through your contacts list and not only when they call you as you do in the original iPhone software.. This enables you to quick get information you have on a person, either using names or pictures.

Voicemail Forwarder can forward sound messages to anyone with an email address. As iPhone solution acts as a receiver portal for sound messages only. The purpose of being able to do this is to either archive or forward funny messages to others.

Cycorder: enables you to take both pictures and videos with your iPhone, which is not possible on the standard edition of your iPhone today. The software makes it possible to record a video with up to 15 captures pr second in a resolution of 384 x 288 pixles.

MxTube: makes it possible for you to see Youtube videos on your iPhone if you do not have access to internet. MxTube enables you to watch your favourite Youube videos offline.

MiVTones: software makes it possible to play any video as a ring tone when someone is calling you. So its an advanced ring tone, instead of the standard audio version you can do on your standard iPhone. You can select between various videos for the various contacts you have in your contacts list, and share videos with others that use this application.

Adblock: is a add-on to Mobile Safari, as it filters out most of the advertisments on the websites you surfe. Then you do not have to suffer from slow downloads of web pages filled with ads in them.

FindMyi: makes it possible to find your phone at any time, anywhere through FindMy’s web page. The application makes it possible to track your phone with the help of the built in GPS functionality of your phone. FindMyi runs in batch mode all the time and does not conflict with other operations on the phone.,So if you fear your phone is stolen or lost, you can salvage data and lock the phone through this software and their web page.

 



How to Download Iphone Games

July 27, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

James Taylor asked:


There are a number of methods a person can use when learning how to download iPhone games onto their iPhone. Some of these methods involve downloading files to your computer and transferring them to your iPhone. By following a few simple steps, you can be on your way to enjoying a variety of different games on your iPhone.

The first step in learning how to download iPhone games is to check out your iPhone’s firmware version. The version that you need in order to download games is called firmware 1.1.1. If you don’t have that version, you’ll need to get it before you can start downloading directly to your iPhone. You can get the correct firmware version by doing a search for it on the Internet. Once you have this all situated, you are ready to move on to the next step in the process of learning how to download iPhone games to your iPhone.

The next step in the iPhone games download process is to find a place where you can find games that are specifically formatted to be played on the iPhone. One of the ways you can find some great games for the iPhone is to just to do a Google search for iPhone games. You’ll find a great variety of games that are available to download and play that are great quality games.

Another method people are using to find out how to download iPhone games to their iPhones and enjoy them is to find them on a membership site. While you have to pay a fee to join sites like these, they offer you a variety of games that you can play and enjoy. You can also find step by step instructions for download and for installation into your iPhone. One of the simplest ways to download a game to the iPhone is to download it to your computer and simply transfer the file to the iPhone. This takes very little time, and is the safest way to make sure the game gets correctly installed on your iPhone.

It’s important to give a warning out to anyone who may be using what’s called a P2P site. While this may be a cheap way to get games, it may also be illegal. It’s better to avoid the hassle and purchase the games you play on your iPhone. There are a number of individuals who are using these sites and finding themselves in a lot of trouble that frankly, just is not worth it.

It’s somewhat cheaper to learn how to download iPhone games for the iPhone than to play them on the browser, so this is definitely the most recommended option for iPhone users. As stated above, there are a number of different ways that you find out how to download iPhone games that will help you to locate all the hottest games for you to enjoy. As long as you put some time and effort in your search, you should yield a lot of helpful resources.



Top Essential Iphone Accessories for Apple Iphone Owners

July 8, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Cory Threlfall asked:


Buying your first iPhone is a long process, longer than you could have initially expected. It does not only involve the actual purchase of the iPhone, you have to acquire various iPhone accessories, to be able to become the really trendy owner of your new gadget, and in some cases, to protect it, or to maximize its capabilities. Iphone accessories are simply things from which you will always seek more of.

Here are some of the basic ones…

iPhone Cases

Have you ever wondered why you are actually purchased your third iPhone case in half a year? Even these iphone cases, the simplest iPhone accessories are always becoming better, until you see something new. You can have reddened and hard cases, leather cases, metal cases, red, yellow, pink and black cases, cases that actually protect your iPhone and the ones that just look good on it or that go with your new dress. Well, it is just natural that Apple as a leading force and its partners, should substance a wide variety of iPhone accessories, and it is just natural that you will eventually own more of these cases, to meet the occasion or your mood, or just to protect you iPhone from nearby children.

iPhone Headset and Travel Charger

Your next purchase after an iphone case should perhaps be an iPhone Bluetooth Headset, to be able to answer your calls wirelessly, easily and elegantly and you will also need to get a travel/car charger, to be able to charge your phone when you are on the move. When you get bored with these basic iPhone accessories, having purchased earphones and perhaps some speakers as well, you might be interested in what they have on substance outside the realm of customary accessories for iPhones.

Well, as could be expected, the list is literally endless. You can purchase for example mini screen wipers for your iPhone, to clear the smudges on your screen. Or to prevent even these smudges, you can acquire a arrange of phone fingers in different sizes, that you can just fit on your fingers patch using the touch screen and it will stay totally clear. You might also want to try the iPhone travel pillow, with built in speakers, this way, you will have a pillow for your flight, and your ears won’t be hurting from the earphones.

Any iPhone accessory could basically come handy once, though it’s quite manifest that a unify of mini screen wipers for your screen is slightly less essential than a decent case, so try to grab this latter first. However, purchasing an iPhone will generally just introduce you to the magical world of iPhone accessories.

Have fun with your iPhone, for this is only the beginning.

Apple has a lot more in store for its knight in shinning armor, and am sure they have some pretty cool new iphone accessories in the works for you hard core iphone users.

It still amazes me to this day how they can pack so much into something so little.



Safely Unlocking a iPhone 3G 2.2.1

June 29, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Gen Wright asked:


that iPhone’s have taken the world by storm is undeniable. The uses and features that are inherent with the purchase of an iPhone are quite amazing. So what if you want to take advantage of all the features within a 3G iPhone 2.2.1 but you don’t want to switch your cell phone service provider. This is exactly where terms like unlocking and jail-breaking come into the discussion

While there are many people who are aware of the fact that you can unlock iPhones, there are very few who actually understand why or how you would go about performing such actions. The following are some examples of how you can unlock your 3G iPhone.

IPHONE UNLOCKING

The term unlocking is bandied about when discussing the limitations that are placed on iPhones by the Apple software managers. These restrictions prevent your iPhone from using a different carrier then AT&T ( The iPhone is locked to the AT&T Network)and limit your ability to download, install or even use certain applications that you may want to. iPhones are prevented from being used in the same way that an iPod is and you have no real ability to access the system files or change the set up. The term unlocking refers to the process of unlocking these system restrictions and in turn allowing you to use any SIM card, any carrier, and it will also let you access, read and write all types of media and system files in any manner you wish. Essentially this gives you complete control over your 3G iPhone.

When the iPhone was first released the iPhone Devteam quickly managed to find a way to unlock the iPhone via a software hack. Via a small program that was available for download freely you could unlock the iPhone within a few minutes. Disadvantage of the software unlock was that this would nullify your warranty with Apple. Apple catched up on the software unlock and closed the security leaks that the Devteam was exploiting, and released a new firmware version for the iphone.

Within a week, the Devteam found a new security leak, and they released a new unlock software to fully unlock the iPhone. The cat and mouse game between Apple and the Devteam continued, as Apple released a new version of the iPhone software, permanently closing the secutiry leak.

The latest iPhone 3G with software version 2.2.1 ( modem version 2.30.03) can not be unlocked via a software solution. The Devteam promised they will find a new solution, but it seems that the security leak in the iPhone has been closed permanently.

Now, how should you go about unlocking your iPhone to take advantage of all the benefits?

The best and currently only option to unlock the iphone 3G 2.2.1 is by using an unlock sim. The entire iPhone unlocking process is as easy as inserting a simcard in the iPhone. This card was tested by iPhone unlocking experts and you can be sure that every precaution and tip will be explained in the membersarea in order to unlock and optimise your 3G iPhone 2.2.1 in the safest way possible.

Main benefit of unlocking the iPhone via this small hardware sim is that the phone will stay unlocked when Apple releases the next firmware update, and the unlock will not void your Apple Warranty, like with software unlocks.