Inside iPhone Blog

The Angry Bird Effect

2011-10-11T15:32:00.001-07:00

Analysis of the loss in American Economy by Angry Birds.

[via]

Google+ App is Now Available on AppStore

2011-07-20T16:39:00.000-07:00

After a long wait. Google+ App is finally available for download on the appstore.

Kids! Now You Can Drive From The Backseat with Backseat Driver App

2011-07-18T08:12:00.000-07:00

Worlds first app that you can enjoy driving from the Backseat of your car. In this app your virtual car moves along with your actual car.

IMDb Movies & TV App Update 2.1.3

2011-07-17T14:52:00.000-07:00

Fixed a problem that prevented the app from opening for some users.

iOS 5 On iPhone 4 & iPhone 3GS

2011-06-10T06:01:00.000-07:00

Apple Rumors An Italian based technology website posted a video of running iOS 5 on iPhone 4 and 3GS.

Evernote Peek - First App To Use iPad 2 Smart Cover

2011-06-10T04:03:00.000-07:00

The first iPad Smart cover learning app.

This app only works on iPad 2 with Apple Smart Cover.

60 Must Have iPhone Apps

2011-04-24T15:34:00.000-07:00

iPhone is most popular phone in the world. Its not just a phone you can do many things on this device. Having a large collection of apps in Appstore today I've collected some of the apps you must have on your iPhone. Lets have a look on these apps.

Gilt for iPad
You can shop for fashion and luxury brands at get up to 70% discounts. Its a member only community. You can check items oline and add to your basket. You will also be getting timely sales alerts.

WordPress
Now you can edit, Manage and moderate your WordPress blog and/or website from your iPhone through this wonderful application. Thus now ou can also move around freely without worrying about your work.

Simultravel GPS
With Simultravel you can locate hotels around your location while you travel. You also get to see their rate list so that you can compare and choose according to your budget and comfort.

Adobe Ideas
Its your digital sketch book which lets you capture ideas anywhere you go.

Hey Where Are You : Location Service (HeyWAY)
(HeyWAY) is a location service with which you can keep track of your family, friends or employees and you will get constant updates on their location and they can also request the details from you.

Mobile Mouse FREE (Remote/Trackpad)
Now you can transform your iPhone in to a mouse or a remote for your computer with this wonderful app.

PDF Reader – (File Scanner, File viewer, File Storage)
Now you don’t have to worry about checking your PDF files on iPhone. This app has multi pages PDF support.

UX Technique
UX Technique is a reference application of methods and techniques for UX practice.

Text’nDrive
Check your mails, reply the important one with your voice, all this while driving with Text’nDrive app which gives your freedom of handsfree.

FileApp (Documents & Files reader)
Now quickly copy your documents and files with this user friendly app.

TeamViewer
Now access your computers anywhere and fix the issues through your iPhone with this amazing app.

EasyWriterNow write emails faster and better through EasyWriter. You can also use pinch and zoom features.

DOCUMENTS 2 FREE (Spreadsheet, Text Edit, Preview, Email, Wi-Fi)Now increase your productivity with DOCUMENTS 2 FREE. It also has Integrated FTP Server, Google Sync and WiFi HD and works both online and offline.

iTranslate Plus ~ the universal translatorNow you can translate into 52 Languages and this app also works on speech basis.

Delivery Status touch, a package trackerKeep track of your deliverables and packages and get the things ontime when they are actually required. This also helps you further in promising deadlines to your clients.

Taxi MagicBooking a taxi could never be easier. You can book taxi nationwide (U.S.& Canada) through this app without even doing a phone call. Both the app as well booking are free that means you just have to pay for the ride.

CashTrails – Income and Expense Tracker LiteTired of making logbooks or excel sheets to know your income and expenditure details. Make a proper income & expense sheet and bring your money under control through CashTails, an Income and Expense Tracker.

EvernoteYou just got an useful video you want to use in your coming project but don’t want to get it mixed with your already soaring to-do list. Well with Evernote you can create text, photo and audio notes and even mark favorites among existing notes for a quick access.

MessageyTired of paying huge bills because you can’t stop yourself to send SMS and MMS to your friends from your iPhone. Don’t worry, with Messagey you can send SMS, MMS for free. So now you can keep your status updated all the time but sending latest updates and pictures to your friends.

Chase MobileWith Chase Mobile Mobile Banking App you can make payments, check account balance and transaction history and do wire transfers with your iphone.

Control4 My Home for iPadControl your lights, thermostats, audio, video, web cameras, security system, and much more with easy taps and gestures Although you need a Control 4 system running 1.7.4 or above to runn this wonderful application.

SkypeWith Skype on your iPhone,you can make and receive calls, and instant message anyone else on Skype, wherever they are in the world. So your national and international call expenses will cut down and its also very easy to use.

Yahoo! FinanceThe Yahoo! Finance App for the iPhone brings you total coverage including quotes, real time data, comparison and analysis and much more from your favorite financial source. A very significant app for everyone.

RFWith this Push-to-talk service send your message and your friend can hear you on his or her iPhone. Same ways your friends can also send messages like this.

Close CallGod forbid but have you thought how will you get your precious iphone if its lost? Fill out your details and save it as a wallpaper beforehand to increase the chances of getting back this gem.

Amazon MobileThe Amazon Mobile app allows Amazon iPhone users to quickly search, shop, compare prices, read reviews, and make purchases from the US Amazon store.

PennyTel MobileAccess the international PennyTel network from your iPhone. The app automatically detects which call methods are available and shows them as handy buttons. In case of WiFi or 3G connection, you can even talk free with other PennyTel users.

Yowza!! Mobile CouponsYowza instantly goes about finding Yowza deals and coupons in your geographic area. You can choose offers as per your liking. You are relieved of the tension of keeping various discount coupons in your wallet which are difficult to segregate and hold.

FacebookWell we really don’t need to explain about Facebook, as its running in our blood. Stay connected with your friends on Facebook, update your status, pics and comments through this app.

Text Me! – Free SMS & MMS like MessengerWith TEXTme you can send sms and mms without need to log in every time in the application. So just choose a nickname and start chatting with your friends and family. Its available in 9 different languages.

DRAW 4 FREEYour creativity will get new place to develop. With this interesting app you can Draw on your screen by simple touch. You get variety of brushes and different shades of colors to choose from.

KindleAre you an avid reader but not finding enough time to catch up with your best pal (books). Now You can read Kindle books on this easy-to-use interface. Amazon Whisper sync automatically syncs your last page read, bookmarks, notes, and highlights across devices.

TextPics FreeThey say one picture says thousand words. TextPics a set of TextPics, Emotes, and Symbols which you can send to your friends as per T&C of your service provider.

MobileLinked IMMobileLinked IM is a lightweight multi-services instant messenger which doubles your message speed by letting you to talk to your IM Server directly. It has multiple account and multi-language support.

UrbanspoonIf you can’t settle on your eating joint Urbanspoon can help you. Just SHAKE your iPhone and it will pick a good restaurant for you to try. So try your luck and explore good places.

Nimbuzz: Free Calls & MessagingNimbuzz is free calls and messaging for the connected generation. Everything you need to communicate for free. Use it to meet, share, and connect with friends. Stay Connected.

CarticipateDo you want to save your Environment as well as your money. Save money on gas while helping the environment by CARticipating with friends, family, groups, or co-workers.

CenceMeThis app is also to boost your social media interaction and increasing your web presence. It automatically discerns human activity in real-time based on the iPhone’s accelerometer sensor and microphone and shares it through the medium you want.

Pixelpipe – Post & Upload to the Social WebYou can share your life and work with your near and dear ones on different social media sites through this cool app. It has over 75 supported destinations all over the world.

TwitfireYou can use Twitfire for posting to Twitter. Check out latest tweets or post new one yourself and you can also add pictures and links.

SmugShotAdd your photos and videos to your SmugMug account as you shoot them. It gives you 14 day free trail option. This app add locations to photos using iPhone’s location detectors.

GPS TrackerIts a real-time GPS tracking service where you can share your location with friends and family, and record tracks for later analysis.

Shakin’ Faces Morph123 LiteIts a picture morphing software to create a face from belnding of two different faces. So check out how will you look morphed with your favorite celebrity’s features.

Joost – Videos at your FingertipsYou can get the latest videos downloaded from Joost under different categories like news, entertainment, sports etc. So get the page 3 news and spread it with some free texting app, which we have featured in this post.

AroundMeIf you want to check the information at your nearby locations like hospitals, banks, Hotels, Gas Stations and much more, AroundMe is one of the best app.

EasyTask ManagerEasytask Manager is a personal task manager which is easy to use, supports “Getting things Done” method and can be run on Mac or Windows.

Echofon for TwitterAs the name suggests its a super fast Twitter app for the iPhone. Get, set and go share with the World what you are doing now.

Pandora RadioIts free personalized radio stream music on your iPhone.Enjoy all your existing stations and create new ones right from your iPhone

YouNote Lite
Now you can take note of whatever you like, when you like, wherever you like in YouNote Lite in so many formats and options. So now you will never forget anything important.

Google Earth
You can check any location of the world with one touch of your finger with this cool application. Get full details of the location and update the status on Twitter or Facebook.

The Weather Channel
Check out Weather forecasts, weather alerts and more with full screen maps on The Weather Channel. You get interactive radar maps, and Google maps along with seasonal weather. You can also set any location as your favorite one irrespective of your current location.

BumpCan sharing with friends be such a fun. Just pick your phone and bump it gently with other bump user and hurray your data is trasmitted.

Mancala: FS5This app has multi player support. An interesting game, so pack your bags and starting playing with friends and add your ratings.

LinkedInNow use your iPhone for making and increasing your professional contacts through Linkedin with this useful app.

IM+Get connected to GTalk, Yahoo, MSN/Live Messenger, AIM/iChat, ICQ, MySpace, Twitter, Facebook, and Jabber through this app.

Free Foto Messenger: FFMDo you want to send your Text and Photos to your clients all around the world without wasting a panny. Try this app.

White & Yellow PagesNow search for your potential clients details like landline numbers and websites etc through this useful app.

Backgrounds HDIn addition of numerous options under various categories to choose as backgrounds, you can create your own.

Adobe Photoshop ExpressNow quickly edit and share photos and new ideas with your friends and clients.

Color SplashNow you can choose which area to be focused more by making the other area of a photo black and white.

Speller – Free Spell CheckerDon’t take the risk of people taking you lightly because of mis-spelled words. Use this app to check spelling before sending any message.

Opera Mini Web browserGet better browsing experience with Opera Mini Web browser.

Use Your HandwritingYou can choose fom different writing styles and make your own stlye statement.

Unlock iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS iOS 4.3.2 with Ultrasn0w Fixer For 4.3.2

2011-04-20T13:51:00.000-07:00

There is no unlock for the new baseband on iOS 4.3.2.

Supported basebands:
Ultrasn0w Fixer for 4.3.2 supports unlock for Basebands 01.59.00 / 04.26.08 / 05.11.07 / 05.12.01 / 05.13.04 / 06.15.00

Unsupported basebands :
Ultrasn0w Fixer for 4.3.2 is unsupported for basebands 02.10.04 / 03.10.01 / 04.10.01 / 05.14.02 / 05.15.04 / 05.16.02

iPhone 3GS users have to upgrade to iPad’s 06.15.00 baseband to unlock on iOS 4.3.2, upgrading to 06.15.00 iPad's baseband to unlock cause you to lose your GPS.

Step 1: First, you will have to jailbreak your iPhone 4 or 3GS on the latest iOS 4.3.2 firmware. Jailbreak for iOS 4.3.2 is currently limited to tethered boot only, though a full untethered jailbreak is in works, and will be out soon.
For tethered jailbreak on iOS 4.3.2, use PwnageTool for Mac, step by step tutorials for which can be found below.

Note: DO NOT use Redsn0w. Doing so will result in updating of your iPhone’s baseband, in the process losing unlock, perhaps forever.

Step 2: Start "Cydia" on your iPhone.
Open "Manage" tab on the bottom.
Now open "Sources" as seen in the screenshot below:

Step 3: Tap on "Edit" and then on "Add". Then enter a source url as seen in the screenshot below. Type "http://djayb6.com" and tap on "Add Source" to add this repo.

Cydia will now update your sources.

Step 4: After that search for "ultrasn0w fixer for 4.3.2" in Cydia and install this application. This app will automatically unlock your iPhone so that you can use it with any carrier.

Step 5: Now simply restart your iPhone! you should now have a fully unlocked iPhone 4 or 3GS, running iOS 4.3.2.

If you don't have an iPhone, Well you don't have an iPhone

2011-03-26T01:20:00.000-07:00

Apple iPhone 4's new advertisements have a tagline "If you don't have an iPhone, Well you don't have an iPhone". 5 new Ads about the Retina Display, iTunes + iPod, iBooks, Game Center and AppStore.

Download iOS 4.3.1 for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad, and iPod touch 4G/3G

2011-03-25T15:13:00.000-07:00

Apple has released iOS 4.3.1 update for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad, iPod touch 4G, and iPod touch 3G.

Official Direct Download Links for iOS 4.3.1 from Apple

Connect Your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to iTunes to update.

Apple Releases iOS 4.3.1

2011-03-25T15:02:00.000-07:00

Apple releases iOS 4.3.1 having some minor bug fixes and improvements.

This update contains improvements and other bug fixes including:

- Fixes an occasional graphics glitch on iPod touch (4th generation)
- Resolves bugs related to activating and connecting to some cellular networks
- Fixes image flicker when using Apple Digital AV Adapter with some TVs
- Resolves an issue authenticating with some enterprise web services

Add Emoticons to your SMS using Emoji Free!

2011-02-25T19:03:00.000-08:00

Add emoticons to your text messages, notes, emails or any text field in iPhone by using Emoji Free!
Note: These emoticons only visible to iPhone users.

After installing this app open the app and then tap on install. After it close the app and then follow these steps.
1. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > International Keyboards > Japanese and Turn On Emoji.

FontSwap - Changes the iPhone and iPod Touch Default System Fonts

2011-01-08T11:29:00.000-08:00

FontSwap allows you to change the iPhone and iPod Touch default system fonts.

How to Install:

1. Launch Cydia
2. Tap Search and type “FontSwap” [Available in BigBoss Repository for Free!]
3. Install it!
4. Press Home button on iPhone OR iPod Touch and you’ll notice a FontSwap icon on the SpringBoard.
5. Launch & Enjoy!

Viber - Free Calls from iPhone

2010-12-27T21:43:00.000-08:00

Free your calls! Call anyone, anywhere.

Viber is an iPhone application that lets you make free phone calls to other iPhone users that have Viber installed using 3G or Wi-Fi. The sound quality is much better than a regular call. You can call anywhere in the world for FREE. 100% Free.

Cydia Crashes? Install with Terminal or SSH

2010-12-12T10:03:00.000-08:00

Step 1: First you will need to have MobileTerminal installed on your iPhone so if you don’t already have it installed go and install it in Cydia (make sure you search for it Exactly as spelled with no spaces) ~ MobileTerminal ~
Step 2: You will also need Safari Download Plugin so if you don’t have it installed search and install it in Cydia
Step 3: Now on your iPhone open Safari and download the Cydia .deb file from here: Download
Step 4: Again open Safari and download this file: Download
Step 4: Now open Terminal and enter these commands below exactly as shown:
su
alpine
cd Media
cd Downloads
dpkg -i essential_0-1_iphoneos-arm.deb cydia_1.0.3366-1_iphoneos-arm.deb; respring
Note: Cydia file name must be same depends on the cydia package you are installing.

Step 5: Now it will install and respring.
Step 6: Congratulations, You now have Cydia installed, Enjoy!

Install Cydia with Terminal/SSH

2010-12-11T13:01:00.000-08:00

Method 1
Step 1: First you will need to have MobileTerminal installed on your iPhone so if you don’t already have it installed go and install it in Cydia (make sure you search for it Exactly as spelled with no spaces) ~ MobileTerminal ~
Step 2: You will also need Safari Download Plugin so if you don’t have it installed search and install it in Cydia
Step 3: Now on your iPhone open Safari and download the Cydia .deb file from here: Download
Step 4: Now open Terminal and you will want to CD to the Downloads folder. Do that by entering the commands below exactly as shown:
cd Media
cd Downloads
dpkg -i cydia_1.0.3366-1_iphoneos-arm.deb
File name must be same depends on the cydia package you are installing.

Step 5: Now it will install and once it says complete. Now respring your device.
Step 6: Congratulations, You now have Cydia installed, Enjoy!

Method 2
Step 1: First you will need to have iFile installed on your iPhone so if you don’t already have it installed go and install it in Cydia
Step 2: You will also need Safari Download Plugin so if you don’t have it installed search and install it in Cydia
Step 3: Now on your iPhone open Safari and download the Cydia .deb file from here: Download
Step 4: Now open iFile and Navigate to var / mobile / Media / Downloads
Step 5: You should see the Cydia .deb file in this folder, Tap on it and select Installer
Step 6: Now it will start the installation. Once it’s done exit iFile and respring your iPhone
Step 7: Congratulations, You have successfully installed the Cydia. Enjoy!

Software Update to Fix iPhone 3G Performance Issues is Coming Soon, Confirms Steve Jobs

2010-08-21T14:04:00.000-07:00

Apple CEO Steve Jobs has confirmed that a new software update for iOS 4.x will be rolled out soon to fix performance woes on iPhone 3G, running iOS 4.x. He confirmed this in a reply to an email, sent to him by a user who expressed his frustration over the performance of his iPhone 3G on iOS 4, calling it ‘”dog slow”.

I’ve waited patiently through 4.0.1 and 4.0.2, looking for a fix that will make my phone work again. I’ve read the forums that advise me to jailbreak my phone or use some other method so I can downgrade back to a version of iPhone 3, however I’m not prepared to use a method that is not supported by Apple.

Steve Jobs replied:

Software update coming soon.
Sent from my iPhone

While he didn’t give any specific version number or release date for the upcoming software update, it is likely that the software update he is referring to in the email is iOS 4.1 which will be released next month at Apple’s Media event, where the next-gen iPod touch, and rumored iTV (Apple TV) announcements will take center-stage. [via MacRumors]

Apple won't get 'iTV' without a fight

2010-08-13T17:15:00.000-07:00

The Apple TV might soon be called the iTV. But U.K. television network iTV won't be happy about it.

Speaking to Pocket-Lint in an interview, Mike Large, iTV acting group director of communications, said his company values the iTV brand and has "vigorously defended" it in the past. He stopped short of saying iTV would go to court with Apple, but indicated his company plans on being the only firm to use the iTV name.

"iTV has a very strong brand, and a highly valued IP," Large told Pocket-Lint. He went on to say that licensing the name, another option for the company if Apple decides to change the Apple TV's name to iTV, wouldn't be acceptable because it could "muddy the waters."

Although Large didn't want to target Apple directly, the U.K.'s Mirror publication spoke with an anonymous source within iTV who was more direct, saying that the company would fight until the bitter end to make sure Apple can't use its name.

"You only have to look at recent problems with the iPhone 4 to see not everything Apple produces is gold dust," the source told Mirror. "We all take our iTV brand very seriously and we'll do everything in our power to protect it."

Of course, Apple might decide to keep the Apple TV moniker. It could also decide to use iTV in the United States (iTV doesn't own the trademark in the States) and call it the Apple TV elsewhere. It could also, of course, call it something entirely different.

An Apple spokeswoman said the company "does not comment on rumors or speculation."

Get biteSMS app for free

2010-08-11T13:25:00.000-07:00

Its simple to get biteSMS app for free. biteSMS is cracked by SiNfuL iPhone.

Features:

Imagine you're browsing the Internet and an SMS comes in. With Quick Reply there's no need to quit Safari, just reply straight away, or leave it and deal with it later from the Quick List.

Works in any app, not just Safari. The color of the Send button shows you how you'll be sending it: pink via biteSMS and blue via Carrier. You can switch by holding down the Send button for a few seconds.
Quick Reply works in landscape too:

And, it works in the lock screen too!
On the lock screen, the pink biteSMS icon is added when a summary appears:

more features click here

How to install it for free

Go to Cydia>>Manage>>Sources>>Edit>>Add

Add this source
http://sinfuliphonerepo.com/

Ignore any warnings .then open the pakage here you find biteSMS cracked.

Browser-based iOS 'jailbreak' utilizes 'scary' PDF security hole

2010-08-03T17:15:00.000-07:00

The latest browser-based "jailbreak" for iOS devices, including the iPhone 4, utilizes a PDF exploit that one prominent security expert called both "scary" and "very beautiful work."

Sean Sullivan, security advisor with F-Secure Corporation, revealed on Tuesday the technical details of the jailbreak process, which is done entirely in the Mobile Safari browser. The jailbreakme.com site includes 20 separate PDFs for different combinations of hardware and firmware.

The same PDF files crash both Adobe Reader and Foxit on Windows platforms, relying on a corrupt font. On the iPhone, PDF viewing is built into the Safari browser, and the attack crashes the Compact Font Format handler.

Sullivan also linked to comments made via Twitter by security researcher Charlie Miller, who was also analyzing the code behind the browser-based jailbreak.

"Very beautiful work," Miller wrote. "Scary how it totally defeats Apple's security architecture."

While the jailbreakme.com URL itself is not intended for malicious purposes, the PDF exploit it uses could be utilized by hackers to more nefarious ends. Miller said that with this method, a hacker does not need physical access to an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad -- they just simply need to have the user visit a vulnerable website.

Last year, Miller exposed a dangerous SMS exploit that could allow a hacker to remotely control an iPhone. He notified Apple of the flaw, and the company quickly released a patch to plug the exploit.

Apple is likely to quickly act once again and plug the vulnerability that affects all iOS devices -- all models of the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. When that happens, hackers who want to jailbreak iOS devices to run unauthorized code and operating system modifications blocked by Apple will have to find another method.

The member of the iPhone Dev Team who goes by the handle "comex" said this week that he has other potential exploits he will look to when Apple inevitably patches the PDF flaw.

"Maybe I'll rely on USB based stuff for the next jailbreak so that Apple won't patch it so fast," he said.

Ironically, jailbreakers have already developed a workaround solution that can help users avoid being hacked through the PDF exploit. Developer Will Strafach on Tuesday released an application available on the jailbroken Cydia store that will warn users when a Mobile Safari page is loading a PDF file. The solution does not patch the hole, but helps to prevent users from visiting sites with all PDF files to avoid the exploit.

Gold Apple iPhone

2010-07-24T19:46:00.001-07:00

Gold Apple iPhone, originally uploaded by MobiGates.

Windows Phone 7 vs iOS 4 – Web Browser Speed Test [Video]

2010-07-24T09:08:00.000-07:00

Earlier this week, Microsoft started sending out developer-only test units built by Samsung and LG to developers to help them test the performance of their upcoming apps on actual handsets rather than emulators. Folks at NewsGeek site has put this test phone which is running Technical Preview version of Windows Phone 7 against iPhone 3GS running iOS 4 for a head-to-head web browser speed comparison. Unfortunately, since the test was conducted on a (different?) 3G network instead of WiFi (see the Disclaimer below), In all fairness, it will be unfair to pick one winner between Mobile Safari and Mobile IE.

Disclaimer: this video was made as a part of a "first view" article that we wrote on windows phone 7. In that article we specifically mentioned that this test was taken using 3G and not WiFi, so some of the gap between the phones can be explained due to connectivity issues. putting that a side, we can also say that iPhone 3gs is a finished product while the windows 7 based Samsung device that we test is a developer phone we an OS that is still in development.

Also since this Samsung test unit is running an unfinished version of OS on a prototype hardware, we can expect it to perform better when it is finally released this fall. Sites like Engadget and Gizmodo have already found Mobile IE surprisingly “a really pleasant experience” than what they thought it would be.

Loading the desktop version of Engadget was just a hair slower than an iPhone 4, and just as importantly, rendering new parts of the page as you scroll is plenty fast — not instantaneous, but fast enough so that you never find yourself consciously waiting for it to catch up.

Internet Explorer is surprisingly competent, and quick, given that it’s built mostly off of the desktop version of IE7. Most of the sites I went to, from Gizmodo to the Atlantic, loaded without any problems, just like you’d expect them to.

Only a hair slower than iPhone 4? not bad for a browser and OS which is still in Beta. Now if only we could see it in action on video.. that would be great !

Check out our Windows Phone 7 Activity Center for all things WP7. [via WMExperts]

25 Things You Can Remote Control With Your iPhone

2010-03-21T02:58:00.000-07:00

One of the more interesting things you can do with the iPhone is use it as a remote control for other devices. Since the iPhone App Store launched almost two years ago, developers have created hundreds of remote control applications. [via gizmodo]

Some of them are for entertainment — designed to control A/V equipment in your living room. Others control household appliances, functions on your computer, or even expensive corporate security systems.

For now, most remote control apps operate over the Internet, or via a wi-fi or Bluetooth link between your iPhone and another device. But one company is developing an infrared iPhone accessory, which will open the doors for even more remote control applications.

It's conceivable that, with these apps and accessories, an iPod touch could replace the fanciest of universal remotes, and have the bonus of shipping with a Web browser and all the other apps on the App Store.

DVR

More TV providers are releasing iPhone apps to use as DVR remotes. Recently, Comcast published an app that allows some of its digital cable subscribers program their DVRs remotely. And free apps from DirecTV, DISH Network, and AT&T let you program your digital video recorder from anywhere.

Zipcar rental car

The free Zipcar app lets you find and book rental cars. But the impressive part is that you can also use your iPhone to unlock the car or make its horn beep.

Home lights and automation system

A recent Apple commercial highlights this app for the Schlage LiNK home automation and security systems. You can watch your doors, lock and unlock them, turn lights on and off, etc.

TV, other gadgets

This isn't just an app but a $50 hardware add-on that gives your iPhone infrared support.

When it ships — supposedly soon — the L5 remote accessory will let you turn your iPhone into a universal remote, replacing any number of remote controls that are on your coffee table.

Chevy Volt

This free app lets you access info for a Chevy Volt electric car via OnStar, including charging info, driving stats, door locks, horn, and lights.

iTunes

Via Apple's free Remote app, search and change the song playing on your computer's iTunes jukebox from bed, across the house, or even outside. Or change volume settings, or hit pause, etc.

Another app called PodLink ($2.99) lets you wirelessly control music playing on another iPhone or iPod touch, perhaps one that is being played in a docking station across the room.

There's also a $3.99 app to control WinAmp if you use that.

Mouse and keyboard

Apps like the $1.99 Air Mouse Pro (limited free version also available) turn your iPhone or iPod touch into a wireless trackpad and keyboard.

This is helpful if you want to kick back and don't have a wireless keyboard, or if you're using an old computer hooked up to your TV and want to access the cursor or type something from the couch.

A reader notes a free, similar app from Logitech. The $3.99 TouchPad app is another alternative.

Blu-ray Discs

Several Blu-ray discs include Internet features that can be accessed via iPhone apps. For example, the free "pocket BLU" app can act as a remote for Blu-ray discs that support "pocket BLU" — including "Bruno," "Funny People," other movies. Features include controlling playback, browsing through chapters, the soundtrack, etc.

Other Blu-ray remote apps are available for different systems, including the Sony PS3.

Roku video player

If you use a Roku video player — the cheap, no-frills box that plays Netflix, Amazon, MLB.TV videos, etc. — you can get the free Rokumote app and control your Roku without its plastic remote.

Presentations

Apple's $0.99 Keynote remote lets you control Keynote presentations if you own the iWork suite.

Other apps, like Evan Schoenberg's versatile $0.99 Rowmote can steer PowerPoint slides.

Desktop PC or Mac

This one takes a little tinkering, but free VNC — "virtual network computing" — remote desktop software on your computer (Mac, PC, Linux, etc.) will let you view and control it from anywhere, provided it's turned on and hooked up to the Internet.

A search for "VNC" in the App Store turns up more than 30 apps. The VNC app we've been using for our iPhone is the free Mocha VNC Lite; there's also a pro version for $5.99.

Logitech Squeezebox

If you use a Logitech Squeezebox home audio system, the $9.99 iPeng app seems to be the best reviewed remote control. Control volume, switch songs, etc.

Slingbox

If you have a SlingBox — a device designed to let you watch your home TV/cable service from anywhere, over the Internet — you can use your iPhone to watch TV.

The $29.99 SlingPlayer Mobile app recently got an important new feature, which allows you to stream TV from your SlingBox over 3G. Previously, it only worked over wi-fi.

iCarly - Sam's Remote

This one is for the kids: Fans of the cable TV show "iCarly" may appreciate the $1.99 "Sam's Remote" app, which includes sounds from the show.

Photoshop

A $2.99 app called PhotoKeys:Photoshop Remote puts the Adobe Photoshop toolbar on your iPhone. Not for everyone, but could be helpful for some setups.

Apple TV

Apple's free Remote software also controls the Apple TV set-top box, if you have one of those.

A recent update adds a nifty feature that lets you use your iPhone's multi-touch screen as a "gesture pad" to scoot around the Apple TV display. This is much easier than using the small, plastic remote that came with Apple TV.

You can also use the Boxee remote app to remote-control Boxee, if you've loaded that onto your Apple TV.

Sonos Home Stereo

If you have a Sonos multi-room sound system — especially the popular, newish S5 — your iPhone is a remote via the free Sonos Controller app.

Pro audio software

The ProRemote ($99.99) and ProRemote Lite ($35.99) act as sliders and other controls for pro audio editing software, including ProTools and Apple's Logic software.

Burglar Alarm

CPI Security customers can use a free iPhone app (with additional service) to monitor their home security system, turn it on and off, see activity history, etc.

X-Plane Flight Simulator

Sort of like how Nintendo's DS has a touch-sensitive second screen that often controls what's happening on the first screen, this will let you control and observe some of your flight simulator's features — on your computer — using the iPhone as a smaller, second screen.

Requires the $4.99 X-Plane Remote app and the $29 desktop X-Plane software.

Boyfriend

Ladies: We're not quite sure how this one works, but the $9.99 "Boyfriend remote" app is worth every penny if it performs magic.

You can tell it to "give me money," "forget about beer," and even "take me to the mall." Classy.

Also available: Girlfriend Remote and Parent Remote.

Boxee

If you use the free Boxee media center software on your Mac, PC, Linux box, or Apple TV, you can use your iPhone as a remote via Boxee's free app.

(What's Boxee? Think of it as a multimedia-specialized Web browser that you're supposed to steer from your couch. Lets you watch Netflix movies, MLB.TV, and other Web video streams.)

VLC Media Player

If you use the free, popular VLC (Video LAN client) media player app, you can control it with your iPhone via the free VLC Remote app or its $2.99 premium cousin.

Security Camera

Plenty of security camera monitoring apps in the App Store, depending on your rig.

By far the most expensive, though, is Lextech Global Services' $899.99 iRa Pro, which delivers "a video command center to the palm of your hand."

Digital SLR Camera

onOne software makes a lite ($1.99) and pro ($19.99) version of its DSLR remote app.

If you hook your Canon EOS or Nikon DSLR camera up to a computer via USB, you can remotely control settings, fire the shutter release, and see your camera's viewfinder remotely over wi-fi.

The main drawback is that your camera has to be hooked up to a computer.

This is what Sorry looks like ...

2010-03-02T11:08:00.003-08:00

This is what Sorry looks like ..., originally uploaded by arslion.

StealthSIM 3G SE: Unlock your iPhone 3G

2008-08-14T22:55:00.000-07:00

Remember the days of owning a first generation iPhone, but having it come with 1.1.2 firmware? That time period was pretty painful for the folks who could only activate and jailbreak their iPhones and use them as “iPhone Touches”. But, as with anything eventually an unlock came out through a “SIM solution”. One that worked out well for a lot of people out there was the StealthSIM.

How to Unlock your iPhone 3G: StealthSIM SE Edition

Anyways, fast forward to the iPhone 3G. The makers of the StealthSIM have now created theStealthSIM SE, a new method to unlock your iPhone 3G. It works just like the old StealthSIM. It is a thin wafer circuit that goes over your SIM card, and will allow you to use your iPhone 3G on ANY GSM network. These new StealthSIMs are thinner than the last bunch. I am getting a sample coming in the mail and will have a full review up soon.

Why is Unlocking Important? Who Needs This?

If you’re using your iPhone 3G on Rogers and Fido at the present moment, you don’t need this. However, if you’re going to be doing a lot of travelling and want to use your iPhone, this could save you a lot of money. Instead of paying the excessive Rogers roaming charges overseas, this StealthSIM SE will enable you to use local GSM carrier SIM cards.

So if you’re hitting up Hong Kong for the weekend, you can just buy a local SIM and use that. Easy as pie and you won’t have to deal with the wait for a software unlock and risk of damaging your iPhone.

The StealthSIM SE currently it retails for $99 and may come as pricey to some of you. However if you desperately need your iPhone 3G unlocked, this easy and painless solution could be priceless in the long run! Click here to visit the StealthSIM SE website .