The iPhone is still in second place for smartphones in the US according to the latest data from comScore. The iPhone is still far behind RIM who holds the top spot.

Jailbreaking the iPhone typically requires software and some free time. A new hardware jailbreak dongle called the iDongle has surfaced that can jailbreak any iPhone 3G or 3GS running OS 3.1.2 by just plugging it in.

Guitarists that would like to be able to record their jam session on the iPhone have a new cable that allows just that. The cable is called the Guitarbud and lets an electric guitar be connected to the iPhone along with a set of headphones.

This summer when Apple is rumored to be offering the iPhone OS 4.0 update, said update is supposed to include multitasking support. The ability to answer a call or text without leaving a game or webpage I am using would be fantastic.

The new EA Sports Active 2.0 system will be available for the Wii, PS3, and iPhone when it launches. The system has a wireless control, arm and leg straps that sent information to the app about your workout.

Apple has reportedly pushed out the fourth beta offering in the iPhone OS 3.2 SDK. The new version is said to be for development only and can’t be used for submitting apps.

Frequent travelers that stay in Hilton Garden Inn hotels can now use a system at the hotel that lets the user print documents from the iPhone. The service is called PrintSpots mobile and is free for guests.

Basketball fans looking forward to all the games this month will like the March Madness iPhone app that streams games over WiFi and 3G networks. The app will cost $9.99 and offers live coverage while the tournament is going.

Steve Jobs has made it clear that those who buy the iPad in April won't be able to tether the device to the iPhone for 3G connectivity. That is hardly a surprise considering the iPhone still can’t tether to laptops in the US.

O2 has listed video calling fees for the iPhone according to remotes. Video calls in the UK are 20p per minute and have added to rumors that the next iPhone will support video calling.

Games are the favorite items on the App Store for many of us. A new report from Mobclix has shown that the App Store now has more eBooks than it has games with 26,500 eBooks on the store.

A China Unicom executive has stated that the mobile carrier hopes that the price of the iPhone in China will come down. The official handset lacks WiFi and is reportedly more expensive than grey market versions offering WiFi.

A patent expert is warning that if Apple wins its patent suit against HTC, HTC could be forced to remotely cripple some of its smartphones. The expert is Jonathan Zittrain, a Harvard Law School professor.

AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson has said that he expects the iPhone to be an important part of the wireless company's line for "quite some time." He also says that call quality will be considerably better for iPhone users by mid-2010.

Pioneer has unveiled a VSX-820-K AV receiver that is Works with iPhone certified. The receiver also supports Bluetooth and surround sound for $299.

Netflix is popping up with streaming service on gobs of platforms and many have wanted access on the iPhone. Reports are now coming in that Netflix is surveying iPhone users for interest in an app for the iPhone.

Apple has announced that three of the suppliers who help construct the iPhone, iPod, and Mac computers have been hiring 15-year-old workers in countries where the minimum work age is 16. The workers were no longer employed at the time of the audit.

If you are in the market for a new iPod speaker system, one that allows the music to be played without actually docking it might be appealing. MercuryNews has tested the Sonos ZonePlayer S5 speaker system and in the end found that set up can be difficult and the thing is very expensive.

A survey has been conducted and claims that iPhone owners will be the main drivers of iPad sales. The survey was conducted by AdMob and showed that 16% of the 960 smartphone owners using the iPhone surveyed plan to buy the iPad.

This won’t mean much to most of the guys out there, but ladies using the iPhone who like fashion mags will be glad to hear that Vogue is unveiling an iPhone app. The app will provide videos, discounts, and other offers when the user takes a picture of an ad in the print mag.

Apple recently killed off about 5,000 apps on the App Store that were adult in nature. A rumor was circulating that a new category for explicit apps might be coming. That rumor has now been quashed according to an Apple spokesperson who stated, "It's not going to happen anytime soon."

Apple has enhanced MobileMe when accessed on Mobile Safari browser by iPhone users. The app will offer direct links to things like calendars, contacts, and more. You can also access the Find My iPhone feature from any iPhone or iPod touch when your phone is lost. There are several other features as well.

A company called Power A has offered up a new Universal Remote Case for the iPhone that works with a free app to turn the iPhone into a remote control. The system lets the iPhone control any IR device.

Macworld is looking at several apps that the business user with an iPhone will want to check out. The four apps are all business card scanners to save you from typing in contacts.

The iPhone took third place in smartphones globally in 2009 according to numbers from Gartner. First place went to Symbian devices with RIM in second.

Apple is reportedly ready to bring the iPhone OS to new platforms according to a new job posting. The thought is that some tweaking might bring some new functionality to the Apple TV device with iPhone apps.

Photoshop is one of the most popular photo editing applications around. A version of the app is already on the App Store, but those wanting old school Photoshop 1.0 can now get the app as well.

A new feature for the iPhone and iPad is rumored to be coming in the 3.2 SDK. The new feature is video calling, but since the iPhone lacks a front camera and the iPad has no camera, the feature would need new hardware.

The iBoob app that animates the boobage of women in photos is causing an uproar in the UK. Apple withdrew the app after numerous consumer complaints.

The Toktumi Line2 app for the iPhone has now been approved by Apple. The app allows iPhone users to make free calls while traveling with VoIP among other features.