IPhone Update — Hackers’ Edition

I post this for the edification of all iPhone users and interested persons.

IPhone Update — Hackers’ Edition: “Here’s an iPhone update from the Gadget Lab blog regarding the firmware upgrade to version 1.1.1. There’s good news and there’s bad news. First the bad news. If you’ve unlocked your iPhone but have not upgraded it, don’t upgrade it! It will almost certainly not work afterwards, with no reliable remedy yet available. And that’s not the end of it.

(Via Top Stories.)

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News: Corel intros Painter Essentials 4

My experience with this software goes all the way back to the days when it was named, Dabbler. This is really fun stuff and highly recommended for those who want to dabble in computer-based art. The included book on color and color theory is worth the price of admission. -TG

News: Corel intros Painter Essentials 4: “Corel has released Painter Essentials 4, a slimmed down version of Painter aimed at home users.

(Via Macworld.)

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News: Iris extends use of iSight camera

News: Iris extends use of iSight camera: “Iris extends use of iSight camera

(Via Macworld.)

Mac OS X Hints: Use iWork Instant Alpha images in other apps

Now, why didn’t I think of this? -TG

Mac OS X Hints: Use iWork Instant Alpha images in other apps: “Here’s a little trick to using images you’ve edited with the iWork ‘08 Instant Alpha feature in other programs.

(Via Macworld.)

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News: Palm rolls out new smartphone brand

Who knows? Maybe Palm can “hang in there”. -TG

News: Palm rolls out new smartphone brand: “Palm introduced a new brand of smartphone aimed at traditional feature phone users.

(Via Macworld.)

News: Apple releases iPhone update 1.1.1

I applied the update to my iPhone. It was the first to come with two, count ‘em two, dialogue boxes/warnings to be certain one had read everything before applying them. The update proceeded without incident and I now have the patches, enhancements and the new iTunes Wi-Fi button! You might ask why my experience was so flawless. I’ll tell you. I haven’t hacked the iPhone, I haven’t “jailbroken” the iPhone. Instead, I’ve simply been the ecstatic owner of one of the finest pieces of innovative technology to come along in a very long time.

Apple dutifully warned everyone in a very public statement that tampering with the phone could cause irreparable damage. It also warned before and during the update that a “hacked” phone could be rendered useless. Well, folks, guess what? They weren’t kidding. I have a question for all those “poor” owners of an “iBrick”. Why did you apply the update? Why did you ignore Apple’s warnings and tamper with the device? And to some of the computer world authors, “Why do you think it is a consumer’s “right” to ignore alliances between companies, blaze one’s own trail and not have to pay a price for doing so? The whole thing is absurd, in my opinion. Bottom line: they got what they deserved. Sorry if that’s harsh, but that’s how I see it

News: Apple releases iPhone update 1.1.1: “Apple on Thursday released the much anticipated software update for the iPhone. In addition to the iTunes Wi-Fi Store, the update

(Via Macworld.)

News: iPod touch update brings image fix

I’ve seen the “defective” units first hand and can attest to the issue. The screens, particularly the blacks, are substandard. -TG

News: iPod touch update brings image fix: “Apple’s new iPod touch software update, released Thursday, appears to fix the ‘negative blacks’ image problem reported by some users.

(Via Macworld.)

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News: QuickBooks Mac to be updated in 2008

Fascinating that Quicken, after all these years, has finally decided to re-enter the Macintosh business market. I’ll be curiously following their progress. -TG

News: QuickBooks Mac to be updated in 2008: “QuickBooks for the Mac will be updated in 2008, said Intuit.

(Via Macworld.)

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Mac OS X Hints: An Automator backup workflow tutorial

This is terrific, especially for those without .Mac accounts and access to Apple’s Backup software. -TG

Mac OS X Hints: An Automator backup workflow tutorial: “Learn how to create a one-click backup utility using five simple actions in Automator.

(Via Macworld.)

News: Network World: iPhone gets VoIP tryout

News: Network World: iPhone gets VoIP tryout: “In a demonstration at this year’s DEMOfall07, British VoIP provider Truphone showed conventioneers how to use the iPhone’s built-in Wi-Fi capability to make calls over Truphone’s VoIP network.

(Via Macworld.)