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Top20 iPhone Games Analysis 09/2009
Posted by Michael on Sep 29, 2009 in iPhone
Top20 iPhone Games Analysis 09/2009
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Enabling Tethering on iPhone OS 3.0
The non-availability of tethering in the U.S with the launch of iPhone OS 3.0 was probably the most disappointing part of the WWDC 2009 Keynote address for me. I really don’t care much about MMS, but because a lot of the places I go don’t have open wireless access for my laptop, I really needed that tethering. Luckily there are people out there who are obviously as desperate as I! Some different methods for enabling tethering have been posted on the net, but I came across one today that doesn’t require jailbreaking, is easily reversible, and requires not much more that the your web browser. All this method does is replace the carrier configuration file on your phone with one that has tethering turned on.
The kind folks at BenM.at have hosted a number of iPhone tethering configuration files for many carriers across several countries – including AT&T in the US. Of course, you will need the iPhone OS 3.0 to do this, but you do not need the brand new phone.All you need to do is go to http://help.benm.at/help.php using your iPhone’s Safari browser.
From there, under Tethering & Internet Settings, go to Mobile Configs and select your country and then carrier. Once that is done, a new config file will be downloaded. You will get a warning that the config file is not signed, but that is OK. Just approve through it to install the file. Once the install is done, you will need to reboot your phone. To reboot your iPhone just hold down the Home and Power button until it reboots and return you to the power on screen – this means hold both of those buttons down together for about 10 seconds.
After the reboot, your config is updated. Now all you have to do is go to Settings / General / Network and enable tethering! You will have the choice of tethering via BlueTooth or sync cable. Both worked fine with my uni-body MacBook and were instantly recognized and new network adapters.
Of course, all the normal disclaimers apply. This has not been approved by Apple or AT&T. You may incur extra charges from AT&T, and no one other than you is responsible for any damage to your iPhone. If you don’t like the patch, just do a restore on your phone to put it back to its pre-patched status.
Apple Announces iPhone Tech Talk World Tour
Apple technology evangelists will soon be traveling the globe to bring iPhone application development expertise to a city near you. (As long as you don’t live in the Southeastern US.) Learn about the tools and technologies you’ll use to create great iPhone applications, then work with the experts to optimize your code, refine your user interface, and apply the knowledge you gain from the sessions.
Whether you’re new to iPhone development, a seasoned professional, or an IT pro, you’ll find a session designed just for you. Plus, learn how to get your application in front of millions of users on the App Store.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity. The event is free, but space is limited. Register for an iPhone Tech Talk today.
Apple Drops iPhone NDA
Posted by Michael on Oct 2, 2008 in iPhone
Posted this morning to the Apple Developer’s site…
We have decided to drop the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for released iPhone software.
We put the NDA in place because the iPhone OS includes many Apple inventions and innovations that we would like to protect, so that others don’t steal our work. It has happened before. While we have filed for hundreds of patents on iPhone technology, the NDA added yet another level of protection. We put it in place as one more way to help protect the iPhone from being ripped off by others.
However, the NDA has created too much of a burden on developers, authors and others interested in helping further the iPhone’s success, so we are dropping it for released software. Developers will receive a new agreement without an NDA covering released software within a week or so. Please note that unreleased software and features will remain under NDA until they are released.
Thanks to everyone who provided us constructive feedback on this matter.
Hurray! It is about time, and a great thing!
iPhone 3G Power Adapter Recall
Today Apple announced the Apple Ultra-compact USB Power Adapter Exchange program. Replacement adapters will be available starting Friday, October 10, 2008. There are two ways to exchange your current ultra-compact Apple USB power adapter for a new, redesigned adapter:
- Order a replacement adapter via the web. These replacement adapters will ship within three weeks of your order, starting on Friday, October 10.
- Exchange your adapter at an Apple Retail Store starting on October 10.
Apple has determined that under certain conditions the new ultra-compact Apple USB power adapter’s metal prongs can break off and remain in a power outlet, creating a risk of electric shock. We have received reports of detached blades involving a very small percentage of the adapters sold, but no injuries have been reported.
For full details and to determine if you unit is one of those effected, check this Apple site. This only applies to 3G adapters, not those sold with the original phones.
iPhone talks at Inverge 2008
Last week, Raven Zachary spoke at Inverge 2008, the interactive convergence conference held in Portland, Oregon. Conference founder Steve Gehlen gave him two five-minute slots to talk about the iPhone. The first talk focused on the platform opportunity and why he is passionate about the iPhone as a game-changer in the mobile space (passionate enough to transition out of a very cool job as an open source analyst and focus on the iPhone full-time). The second talk focuses on the diversity of applications available today in the App Store. In an attempt for this talk to be a bit more entertaining to his audience during that 3-4pm hormonal low point after lunch (and it worked), a fair number of the 20 applications he covered fall into the amusing or absurd categories. Hit the link to see his slide show, and enjoy!
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