iPhone

[KllrKirk]

I cant bring myself to Jailbreak yet....not for any legal/ non legal, reasons....purely because what i heard isnt good.....essentially you turn an expensive piece of contract hardware into a PC and thus make it vulnerable for viruses.....although , the apps are too expensive and the camera is absolutely GARBAGE....and the itunes way of load unload (allthough makes it a quick process) makes it unbelievably difficult to upload seperate content (want a song on, then alll your songs go on) i wouldnt buy another one....i prefered my LG Viewety, sure it wasnt as cool looking, but it was piss easy to use. sorta.

[McDethWivFries]

I quite like my iPhone, i think its a great piece of kit. My only beef is that the thing is locked down so tight it should be producing diamonds!

Those things tho dont bother me until i actually try and do one of them, then its like ARRRGGGGHHHH!!!

[3D_Gimp]

Originally Posted by KllrKirk

(want a song on, then alll your songs go on)

I just make Playlists then sync it/them, not individually ticked tracks/box's. With 42 days of muZic, it'd be hard to keep track of it all...... tick, tick, tick, tick.......

And it only sync's whats not on it already, well does for me anyway...

[McDethWivFries]

I just love this one, hilarious!

Brings new meaning to "bangers and mash."

One of the annoying things about a capacitive touchscreen is that unless you're using your bare hands, you can't do anything. When the iPhone launched, some women complained that they couldn't use the device if they have long fingernails. With the advent of Android and the release of touchscreen phones from every company under the sun, resistive touch screens have become less common.

While most people prefer capacitive touch, it can make things difficult in cold weather. Fingerless gloves are pretty much your only option, unless you want to forgo gloves altogether. However, some creative south-Korean smartphone owners have come up with a better solution: sausages.



As long as you don't mind your gloves or phone smelling like hotdogs or breakfast sausages, this should work out great.

(Via Engadget)

[McDethWivFries]

Some news re JBing...

Apple Begins Banning iPhone Hackers From iTunes

http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid= 17693

The recent round of bans show Apple's reaffirmed commitment to maintaining a closed platform. The message seems clear -- if you hack, it will try to ban you, and it may even succeed if you're foolish enough to use your hacker name on your account information. That said, the risk to the average consumer or savvier hackers seems minimal for now.

[bishos30]

We've had a few people bring Iphones into work that have been jailbroken and they're rubbish. People raved about doing it when they first got Iphones but now that they've lost Bluetooth connectivity and their phone freezes up every second day because they've messed up the things OS they tend to hate it.

[McDethWivFries]

Those wanting to track their internet usage can try these apps (both FREE)

Quick Usage
http://limutil.com/quickusage.html



Supports the following ISPs:
Optus
Internode
iiNet
aaNet
Bigpond
Exetel (really? WHY?!?!)
Netspace
TPG

For mobiles, well thats all in the above screenie.


Next is FluidQuota

http://www.blastcube.com/FluidQuota.html



Currently only supports iiNet according to their site but says they should be adding other ISPs.


Have both on my iPhone, both work okay but I prefer FQ over QU as it just seems to blend with the iPhone better graphics wise. Also QU appears only to support the one account as fiddling with it I cant get back to the main accounts page without deleting my iiNet account on the phone.

[Smoo0]

Quick usage is great

Some other appstore goodies i recommend

Moodagent (free) - like genius playlists but better. makes a playlist based off the song you have playing in ipod (or one you choose). limited to 20song each time tho.

Boxee remote (free) - control boxee on your pc

Tripview (free) - public transport guide for sydney (there is a similar one for melbourne that is great also)

Nimbuzz (free) - best allround messenger i have found, loads contacts from skype,msn, facebook, gmail, etc - will do calls and let you send files

Dropbox (free) - access and sync files with your dropbox account

Evernote (free) - add and access your evernote account

Tide app i forget the name of - free also





Reasons why you would jailbareak your phone

Lockinfo (free trial but paid app)- basically makes your fone a real phone. Gives you a lockscreen (and a homescreen on your springboard) with all your important info in one place - sms's, emails, missed calls, weather calendar events coming up and if you choose it can also include rss feeds, twitter and facebook notifications.



there are several free options for this but nothing as good as lockinfo


Proswitcher (free) - multitasking.


these two alone are why i did it - but there are a lot of other reasons
bluetooth a file to your friend or home computer?
download something while your browsing the web?
many more features that jailbreak can add

[McDethWivFries]

http://flashback.manomio.co m/

Just bought this the other day! Loved the game when it first came out and apart from the music not being the same cool tune as the original, its a pretty darn good port!

Also have a few other games on there now,



similar to the old Dope Wars flash game but this one your pushing candy! (o:

[edit] - if you remember the grand old days of Commodore 64/128D then you'll love this!

http://c64.manomio.com/

just loaded it and am grabbing all my old favs (o:

[McDethWivFries]

Just saw a thread on Whirlpool about this app, have installed and am playing around with it and it seems pretty good so far, have both my iiNet and 3 data up and showing. Just farting around trying to get my smartrider info up now.

Consume -> http://bjango.com/apps/consume/

List of Australian things:

Mobile Phone
3 (Prepaid & Postpaid)
Everyday Mobile (Prepaid only)
Optus (Prepaid & Postpaid)
Telstra (Prepaid & Postpaid)
Virgin (Prepaid & Postpaid)
Vodafone (Prepaid & Postpaid)

Package Tracking
Australia Air Express
Australia Post International
Australia Post Express Post Platinum
Australia Post Domestic Tracking (barcode only)
TNT Express

Broadband
3 Wireless (Prepaid & Postpaid)
aaNet
AAPT
Adam
Amnet
Bigpond
Clear
Comcen
Exetel ADSL
Exetel HSPA
Exetel Wireless
Grapevine
iiNet
Internode
Internode NodeMobile
iPrimus
Netspace
Netspeed
Optus
People Telecom
Telstra Wireless (Prepaid only)
TPG
Unwired (Monthly)
Vodafone Wireless (Prepaid & Postpaid)
Westnet

Landline Phone
Exetel Home
Telstra Home

Transport
CityLink (VIC)
E-way
EastLink (VIC)
go via (QLD)
Metro Greencard (TAS)
Myki (VIC)
RexFlyer
Roam (NSW)
Roam Express (NSW)
RTA E-Toll (NSW)
SmartRider (WA)
TransLink (QLD)

Clubs
ANZ Rewards
Boost Juice Vibe Club
CineBuzz
EasyWay Tea
Everyday Rewards
FlyBuys
Hudsons Coffee
Katies
MYER one
Priceline
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Rivers
Starbucks
TattsLotto
Virgin Velocity Rewards
Westpac Altitude Rewards

Store Cards
David Jones


[edit]

Well finally got Consume working properly, so much better having one app that will display internet, mobile & transport info!

[McDethWivFries]

Found this for those who remember the old game for PC...

iNethack
Dev site - http://blog.dirkz.com/

For those unaware, the open source NetHack is one of the better known "roguelike" dungeon crawlers, which places the player, who assumes one of many available fantasy roles such as knight, barbarian, wizard, rogue, valkyrie, monk, and samurai, and his/her companion (usually a kitten, a puppy, or a pony) at the top level of a deep dungeon populated with all manner of creatures that go bump in the night. The mission? Retrieve the Amulet of Yendor which resides at the lowest level of the dungeon and bestows upon the successful adventurer the gift of immortality. Along the way a number of sub-quests must be completed. Few are up to the challenge….

The same guy has also done another 'harder' game called Slash'em, dling now to see what its like.


[edit] also for those of you (like me) who have updated their firmware to 3.1.3 and then lamented that all it did was nerf a JB'd iPhone, apparently there is a JB for it. Bear in mind i haven't tried this out so not 100% sure if its accurate or not, but the source is:

---> http://forums.whirlpool.net .au/for...fm?t=146417 1

points to this url -> http://www.iclarified.com/jailbreak/...s/firmware.php

and there is a firmware in there called Sprint which apparently unlocks your phone.

[GI.Gazza]

Got a 3GS 16GB for $25 thanks to a Telstra mistake (which I pointed out to them but thye said already billed... OK). Have charged it but not even put a SIM in yet. I love my HD2... Still figure I shoudl give the iPhone a whirl as getting used by a lot of people at work now, so want to know how to make it sing.

[McDethWivFries]

iPhone isn't bad, has a few quibbles (but those quibbles be damn huge!). If your not doing anything to provoke the wrath of said quibbles then you'll be totally fine with it. Just bear in mind that it isn't as open and free as other mobiles, so you'll be stuck with iTunes for syncing to your PC (great if you like iTunes, crap if you dont . . . sadly i'm in the latter camp), also you'll find that its locked down tighter than a nun's habit, so if you want to change settings etc you'll prolly want to JB it.

[jamo128]

i like the idea of the iphone. but i pefer the free knowing that i can at least buy a new cover/back/battery. if somethink breaks on it then you have to give it in and get it fixed... . ps nokias alot more helpfull too

[Smoo0]

http://www.pwntunes.net/features

^ add that to my list of why you should jailbreak

[McDethWivFries]

Okay well and good! iOS4.0 is out, who here has updated to it? I have, finally sync'd my iPhone with my Mac (will use that as my main book depository for the phone i think rather than have it switching between multiple PCs).

Seems pretty good so far, like the idea of the folders altho you cant have multiple folders in a folder say like a Games folder then sub FPS, RTS etc folders. Limit of 12 apps per folder which also sucks (have a lot more than that just in games!)

Anywho, good review on iOS4 at Anandtech

http://www.anandtech.com/show/3779/a...ios-4-explored

Also a pretty decent review on the iPhone4 as well for those looking at that.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/3794/the-iphone-4-review

[Frenzal]

Those considering buying the new Iphone, know this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ixIHyEPO5g

Thousands of complaints and emails have been sent to Apple - Who I believe are getting sued for this? Basically massive design flaw in the way the stainless steel band is made as the receiver. Reception drops to no service when you hold it!

[McDethWivFries]

Originally Posted by Frenzal

Those considering buying the new Iphone, know this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ixIHyEPO5g

Thousands of complaints and emails have been sent to Apple - Who I believe are getting sued for this? Basically massive design flaw in the way the stainless steel band is made as the receiver. Reception drops to no service when you hold it!

yeah they cover that in the article. The metal band is the actual antenna, but it has no 'non-conductive' coating so basically when you hold it your messing with the antenna (like if you held an external antenna on a WiFi box or UHF radio). Same thing happens to all phones with the antenna build in to the edge, only difference is they are normally covered by the nonconductive casing so its not as pronounced.

Adding the Apple case/bumper/whatever they call it, will sold the issue as you dont have a conductive surface ie hands doing their thing with the antenna.

I saw an article on that yesterday on Tom's where a leaked Apple document said that they weren't going to provide the bumpers for free to fix this and they also had a line in there saying they weren't going to appease customers regarding this.

[McDethWivFries]

fyi for you iPhone owners out there, the App Store now has a 'free App of the week' for the iPhone (believe Android Market etc already have that?). Been out since WWDC 2012. Some decent ones have come up too so they aren't just throwing garbage at you.