Via http://theiphoneproject.org

As of tomorrow, Sunday, March 30′th, the long awaited project iPhone PWNED will be available to the public! – it’s what we’ve seen on YouTube and many of us have disbelieved. However, it is real and allows for custom unsigned firmware to be flashed on to the iPhone.

Here is a quick rundown interview with the developers:
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A new version, v3.0, of Zibri’s ZiPhone is now available. This version is compatible with all currently available iPhone and iPod Touch firmwares, from v1.0.0 to v1.1.4 and can now fix a problem with WiFi that occurred to some users.

New features in v3.0:

- No more need to fix nvram!
- Solution for GREYED wifi!
- No need for YouTube Fixes!
- Embedded apps installer!
- Customized plugins !

For more info on the customized plugins option read the included documentation.

Direct downloads:
- ZiPhone v3.0 for Windows (18MB)
- ZiPhone v3.0 for Mac (19MB)

Visit the project page at ziphone.org for support and to donate to Zibri for his hard work.

Another neat new program (actually, two of them) popped up online for complete GUI iPhone and jailbreaking. Both of the programs (one is for Mac, the other is for Windows machines), just like ZiPhone, can unlock any existing and currently available iPhone firmware version (from v1.0.0 to v1.1.4 — it can also jailbreak the iPod Touch).

The programs provide a nice clean, user-friendly interface, and can also fix the no EDGE/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth problem some may have run into. It even automatically shuts down iTunes and detects which type of device is connected (iPhone or iPod Touch), and then changes the settings accordingly.

Direct downloads:
- iLibertyX Mac iPhone unlocker (18MB) – visit the project page for more info and screens
- iLiberty+ Windows iPhone unlocker (23MB) – visit the project page for more info and screens

Our favorite Apple iPhone jailbreak / unlock solution ZiPhone was updated with several bug fixes and more complete support for iPod Touch jailbreaking and recovery.

ZiPhone allows you to activate, jailbreak, and unlock any iPhone or iPod Touch firmware version from v1.0.0 to v1.1.4 via very easy graphical interface.

ZiPhone v2.6b provides an NVRAM fix option meant to solve some of people’s problems with the iPod Touch.

Direct Download:
- ZiPhone v2.6b for Windows (12MB)
- ZiPhone v2.6b for Mac (12MB)

Good news everyone. Just trying to connect my iPhone to my new jacket Burton Audex iPod Field Jacket and everything is working fine.

The Burton Audex iPod Field Jacket ($379) is a high-end snowsport jacket with an integrated iPod remote control. If you’ve ever taken a spill and watched your snowboard and MP3 player shoot off in different directions, then the Burton Audex iPod Field Jacket is worth more than a passing glance.

Like most Burton products, the Burton Audex iPod Field Jacket has a very hip design, constructed with materials that are both high-tech and high-style. The jacket employs taped seams, laminated fabric, and resizable fittings to keep moisture from finding its way through to your clothing. Zippered pockets can be found practically everywhere, in sizes large enough to stash away a pair of snow gloves, or snug enough for a pair of earbuds. An interior pocket is built into the field jacket specifically to cradle your iPod. With your iPod tucked away, earbuds can then be threaded through a small port within the jacket’s lining and up to the ears.

The Audex iPod remote control can be removed from the Burton Field Jacket’s molded rubber compartment.

While the jacket alone is worth the price, what really makes the Burton Audex iPod Field Jacket unique is the iPod remote control integration. The Audex-branded iPod remote comes in two parts: a remote receiver that plugs directly into your iPod’s dock connection; and a remote control. Both the receiver and the remote use high-frequency radio signals to communicate with one another, with an expected range of 100 feet. While the Audex iPod remote receiver is basically a nondescript black nub that plugs into your iPod, the remote control has a little more going for it. The pebble-shaped Audex remote features five rubber buttons that control volume, track skip, and play/pause. Although the Audex remote is meant to be operated within the field jacket’s custom-molded rubber compartment, it can also be used separately as a go-anywhere iPod remote. We found that the Audex iPod remote system worked flawlessly with both a fifth-generation video iPod and a third-generation iPod Nano.

Taken as a whole, both the Burton Field Jacket and Audex iPod remote system provide an uncompromised solution for sliding down a snow-covered mountain in style. There are other good ways to bring your music onto the mountain, but none that are nearly as cool.

Thanks 2 ZDNet

Yesterday The Financial Times reported that a group of big music industry labels approached Apple, whose iTunes music downloads store is responsible for over 70% of all music sold online, with a rather innovative offer.

According to the report, Universal Music, Sony BMG, Warner Music, and EMI, are interested in a similar deal like the one that they get from Nokia’s “With Music” program. Apparently, they’re interested in receiving a part of the revenue that Apple gets from sales of iPods and iPhones (sort of like Apple gets a part of iPhone carrier’ revenues).

In return, they’re allegedly willing to provide unlimited music subscriptions to Apple’s customers — that means you, iPhone owners to be (since most likely the price of the device with free music subscription would cost more than the regular price — in Nokia’s “With Music” case, free-music-enabled phones cost $80 more).

But BusinessWeek reports today, quoting an insider source, that the idea has been “kicked around” for approximately a year with “no meaningful discussions” taking place. Likewise, other insiders in the music industry dismissed the idea, while Apple declined to comment.
One of the potential reasons for Apple not wanting to get along with this program that BusinessWeek is bringing up, is the fact that iTunes is very successful as it is, and requires no revamps to its own business model (although the case might be very different when it comes to the business model of the music industry itself). Another potential reason is that despite the fact that iTunes sold over 4 billion songs, it has also sold a total of 142 million iPods and 4 million iPhones — which would mean that the average iPod/iPhone owner has bought fewer than 28 iTunes tracks.

But still, not all is lost, according to Jupiter Research analyst Michael Gartenberg. “There may be millions of people who would never buy into the iPod-iTunes ecosystem who’d be willing to pay $7 to $10 a month for all the music they can get. If anyone can explain the benefits of a plan like this, it’s Apple,” he says.

1.1 (Mar 7, 2008)

• All Components:
  • Ability to request a trial to try out the product for a few days for free.
  • Improved the installer.
  • Small fixes and tweaks on all the components.
• µCalendar:
  • Recurring events are now supported;
  • Ability to select default mode: events or calendar;
  • Ability to turn off mode switching by clicking, so you can only see events or calendar;
  • The events for up to the next 7 days are displayed now (but no more than 7 on the screen);
  • The events view is wider now;
  • Fixed a visual glitch with a light line on the bottom of the calendar;
  • Fixed a bug with the volume slider not functioning in the iPod control mode.
• FaceLift:
  • 5-icons Dock support for firmware 1.1.3 and newer;
  • Ability to turn enable Reflective Dock;
  • Ability to turn off Dock background;
  • Ability to make status bar opaque;
  • Dark faceplates for the icon titles (nice for light backgrounds).
• Privacy:
  • Ability to hide only the message text or both the sender and the text in the addition to the “standard” options.
• Reminder:
  • The phone is only waking up to make a notification to conserve the battery.
• Smart Dialer:
  • Ability to dial a number from the Smart Dialer (including the plus sign, and */# symbols);
  • Improved the search speed;
  • Ability to choose the keypad language;
  • Added an option to include the region code when searching for phone numbers;
  • Added an option to delay the search until the designated number of characters is entered;
  • Vibration is only done for 0.5 seconds per key press instead of the entire duration.

PosiMotion has launched G-Fi, the world’s first wireless GPS accessory for the iPhone. It is scheduled for release later this summer.

Another interesting GPS solution is by Nav N Go. it will feature a GPS unit combined with “Nav N Go iGO 8″ satellite navigation software . If you are in Hanover, Germany by any chance, you can check its demonstration at CeBit. Thanks: Engadget

Apple is very generous to us. Firstly they released iPhone SDK, showed some nice games and applications, and now they are willing to give 100 Million USD to us, well, at least the ones that know how to code. Yes that’s right. Apple has unveiled a $100 Million iFund initiative to invest in companies which develop applications for iPhone and iPod Touch.

100M investment initiative is being provided by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. They will fund the companies with market-changing ideas and products for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

“A revolutionary new platform is a rare and prized opportunity for entrepreneurs, and that’s exactly what Apple has created with iPhone and iPod touch,” said John Doerr, Partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. “We think several significant new companies will emerge as this new platform evolves, and the iFund will empower them to realize their full potential.”

The iFund will focus on areas including location based services, social networking, mCommerce, communication, and entertainment.

iFund will back innovators pursuing transformative, high-impact ideas with an eye towards building independent durable companies atop the iPhone / iPod touch platform.
KCPB will help not only money wise, but also give assistance with company building expertise, business development relationships and access to its network of entrepreneurs.

“Developers are already bursting with ideas for the iPhone and iPod touch, and now they have the chance to turn those ideas into great companies with the help of world-class venture capitalists,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We can’t wait to start working with Kleiner Perkins and the companies they fund through this new initiative.”

If you believe you have what it takes, apply here.