While the iPhone still doesn’t support Exchange-sans-IMAP, Apple has posted a Knowledge Base document explaining how to set up a corporate mail server for IMAP so that you can use iPhone to retrieve your email from that server. Per the document “These key steps will need to be completed by the IT support team or network administrator to enable access from iPhone to the corporate mail server.”

The procedure requires opening port 993, installing a digital certificate, and opening port 587, 465, or 25 must be opened to allow email to be sent from iPhone: “Apple recommends opening 587 as the most reliable, secure port because it requires user authentication.”

Posted on January 24th, 2008 by admin
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After playing with a NES, Game Boy, and Playstation 1 emulators, a current release of a SNES emulator has been released in a beta version. The video shows the emulator running at promising frame rate. As of now the beta release isn’t open to the public, but can be obtained if you’re impatient by donating to the dev team. No idea when it’ll be out but I know I still have to finish Zelda: The Minish Cap on the Game Boy emulator.

Posted on January 24th, 2008 by admin
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At Macworld last week, Ars Technica spoke with Agile Web Solutions and received a sneak peek at a clever iPhone feature coming to 1Password, the company’s form filler and identity manager for the Mac.

As we saw back in October, 1Password is able to create a secure, encrypted, and password-protected bookmarklet for the iPhone (yes, the iPod touch, too) that contains all of your password and identity information stored in 1Password. While this is certainly a handy reference when on the go, this new feature we saw today will be able to use this information to automatically fill forms and sign users into web sites on the iPhone. This is accomplished with another bookmarklet 1Password creates that matches the current tab in MobileSafari to any of your identity information stored for that site, then auto-submits it (if you want). If multiple accounts are found for the current site, you’ll see the JavaScript pop-up we have pictured, allowing you to select one of the accounts. To maintain security, however, your master 1Password login is still requested (just like with the aforementioned reference bookmarklet), protecting your account information even if your phone gets stolen.

In the demo that Agile Web Solutions’ Dave Teare gave me, this feature worked really well for filling forms on the iPhone. Like 1Password itself, it made me ask “why didn’t Apple do this itself?” The bookmarklet was snappy, and filling forms seemed about as instant as it could be. Even if most users don’t have multiple accounts for many sites, MobileSafari’s flaky cache and cookie management makes this feature incredibly appealing. As for when the new version that can create this bookmarklet ships, Teare’s hoping to add the polishing touches and get it out within the week.

In addition to current features like working with nearly any browser you can throw at it (including NetNewsWire and even Flock), saving/filling identity and even credit card information (securely and encrypted, of course), and creating multi-account bookmarklets for web sites, 1Password will likely sell a good number of licenses based on this feature alone. In fact, 1Password typically sells for $29.95 on its own, but it’s also bundled in MacHeist II for another week, making it a no-brainer if you need just one or two other apps in the collection.

Of course, you’ll probably want to try 1Password before you buy it from any store, so you can pick up a copy at Agile Web Solutions’ download page. 1Password requires Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger or 10.5 Leopard.

via http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2008/01/18/macworld-ars-1password-announces-first-iphone-form-filler

Posted on January 23rd, 2008 by admin
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A clever hack from iPhone developer NateTrue lets you put speed dial numbers on iPhones running software/firmware 1.1.3. Here’s how it works:

1. Enter the URL: (phone number).tel.QLNK.net in MobileSafari then go to the page. This is a custom server from NateTrue that essentially makes bookmarklets out of the entered telephone number.
2. You’ll get a “Call” popup — hit cancel.
3. Now you will be at a Web page with the URL you entered in step 1.
4. Tap the “+” button at the bottom of the screen, then tap “Add to Home Screen”
5. Name the Web clip and and save the bookmark.

Now whenever you access the newly created bookmark icon, you’ll be presented with a “Call” popup and can dial the number — only two taps necessary. NateTrue provides the following privacy disclaimer:

“Due to the nature of this hack, your phone will request this page EVERY TIME you use a speed dial icon on your home screen. I assure you I will not use this data AT ALL FOR ANY REASON. It is entirely possible to put a similar script on your own web server, which will do the same thing without sending me any information; that course of action is recommended if you are at all concerned about your privacy.”

See the original post for further customization options, including using your own icon for the speed dial. NateTrue also offers some interesting details indicating that iPhone software/firmware 1.1.3 is ready for official third-party applications.

Posted on January 23rd, 2008 by admin
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Many people running into trouble running the iPhone Utility Client (iPhuc) report that using an earlier version of iTunes’ MobileDevices private framework will fix their problem since it would seem that iPhuc was designed to run under iTunes 7.4.2. What can you do? iPhone developer “core” has come up with a simple solution.Over at his WickedPsyched site, he’s put up full instructions on how to keep the minty-fresh goodness of the latest iTunes install (currently 7.6) yet temporarily revert back to to 7.4.2 when you need to run iPhuc.

The steps include downloading an old version of iTunes, backing up your current MobileDevices framework, copying the 7.4.2 framework to your system library, and using a simple shell script to toggle between the new version of the utility and the old one when you launch iPhuc.

Posted on January 23rd, 2008 by admin
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I have been waiting for an application that allws one to make a call without using minutes. How? VoIP.

Currently in testing, a promising new application could provide the best solution to making those calls.

Dubbed RingFree this program offers the ability to make calls through a variety of VoIP SIP providers using normal voice calls on the AT&T GSM network, or any other standard iPhone voice provider.

The method is similar to the one used by Talkety, where calls are routed through an external server instead of through the iPhone’s data connection, but it allows the use of any designated VoIP provider or your own server and doesn’t require you to receive a call in order to make one. Cool, eh?

A user registers with RingFree, entering his iPhone number and providing some other information. The user is then prompted to call a country-local number to confirm their information by entering a PIN. Once logged into the site, the user selects from a list of pre-defined VoIP providers or defines their own by entering a proxy address, username and password.

Once you are finished with that, you will see a familiar screen - a screen that looks like the iPhone’s dial pad. You are then able to dial a number! RingFree also lets you make calls to Google Talk and MSN voice accounts.

I am looking forward to the final version. Be sure to go to the site above, using you iPhone

Posted on January 22nd, 2008 by admin
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Here’s a minor usage tip for iPhone software/firmware 1.1.3: switching between multiple home screens doesn’t require swiping (or “flicking”) your finger across the display. You can also tap the area directly to the right or left of the small dots at the bottom of the screen. As described by iPhone Atlas reader David Alford:

“As you add additional home pages to the iPhone, multiple dots start appearing just above the icon dock that by default displays the main functions of the iPhone. (Phone, Mail, Safari, Ipod) You can easily move from one home (or Springboard) screen by simply touching the area to the left or right of the white dots which represent a different home screen. That’s it, no more flicking the screen right or left to move to the next screen. Just touch the active area to the right or left of the row of dots, and the screen instantly changes. Of course this won’t work if you don’t have multiple screens.”

Posted on January 22nd, 2008 by admin
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Engadget found this slick little gem over the weekend for your jailbroken iPhone. It’s a virtual guitar (a lot like Jam Sessions if you’ve ever played that, actually — reaffirming my thought that the iPhone is the best handheld gaming device ever made), where you can put your fingers over the strings at the top, and then strum on the bottom to play notes and chords. Not only can you play your own songs, but you can even play along with any stored music you have on your iPhone, too. And every song, I tell you, can be improved by throwing in another guitar solo.

Pocketguitar for the iPhone and iPod touch is available on the ModMyiFone.com Community Sources packing in Installer under Toys. Load it up and strum away.

Posted on January 22nd, 2008 by admin
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AT&T has announced that they will be offering the iPhone to business customers confirming rumors that have been circulating since last week. According to the rumor, business plans would become available as soon as January 21st.

Here’s how the new business plans break down:

    * 2 year commitment, voice service, and data plan required
    * $45 per month for unlimited data, visual voicemail, and 200 SMSes; $55 ups the SMS limit to 1,500; $65 for unlimited everything
    * An extra $25 per month gets you 20MB montly data plan good for 29 countries, $60 per month bumps the limit up to 50MB
    * Activate by 31 March and qualified accounts will receive a service credit of $25 per month good through 31 December, 2008

Posted on January 21st, 2008 by admin
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Uneasysilence created a web tool called Clipalizer which essentially allows you to create custom Webclip icons for any website for use on your iPhone/iPod touch.

With Clipalizer you can easily create your own custom webclip icons for your favorite sites. All you need to do is visit Clipalizer put in your favorite sites name and URL and upload a 57×57 PNG icon. Clipalizer will then give you a shortened URL to plug into your iPhone which will then allow you to select your custom webclip. That custom link that you made will stay alive forever so you can always enjoy your custom icon.

This custom link is simply a redirect that also houses your customicon so the iPhone/iPod touch will use your custom icon. They promise that the service is free and private, with no personally identifiable information being collected.

Posted on January 21st, 2008 by admin
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