Stig Kristoffersen asked:


In this article I will give some insight into the hackers environment of iPhone and give you some reference to some interesting sites that will provide you with resources if you ever want to wander down this road yourself. However, we take no responsibility for any third party links, nor the content found therein either. If you want to jailbrake your iPhone, then you have to be aware of one thing, you will depend much on your own knowledge about how to maneuver with your new modified iPhone.

However, it is fun, it opens a totally new world for use of the iPhone. You will be able to take part of some very innovative use of the Mac operating system as well as its user interface. It is a world with almost no limitations.

If you want to, you can wait for Apple’s release of its SDK and wait for some developers coming up with some official applications for your iPhone. However there are thoughts in the market that Apple will not reveal all of iPhone’s potential through its SDK and therefore it will be utilized for development of applications Apple themselves find convenient for iPhone and especially for the business related side of iPhone.

We will start our search for resources and you are more than welcome to take a peek behind some of the links and begin to learn the true potential of your iPhone.

http://iphone.dashbuster.com/

Manage Your Blockbuster Queue From Your iPhone

You can view your shipped and queued movies, as well as drag and drop Queue reorganizing. You will also be able to search for and add movies as well as add movies from Blockbusters RSS feeds.

http://www.modmyifone.com/forums/

Here you can get tips as well as apps and downloads for your iPhone, such as Firmware, iPhone Software, Modded files, Stock files, templates, themes and Widgets for the iPhone.

http://www.iphonehacks.com/

Here you will find iPhone Hacks. It is your source for the latest Apple iPhone Hacks JailBreak Unlocking News Applications Tips & Tricks Reviews Rumors Blog on the Apple iPhone … Fix for iPhone’s

http://www.iphone-hacks.com/

iPhone Hacks, Cracks, Homebrew, and Modifications. All your iPhone underground needs! … Hack your Apple iPhone Welcome to the source for all your iPhone Hacks . iPhone hackers . This is another source for all iPhone Hacks. iPhone hackers, developers, and researchers around the globe have been working hard to open the device in hopes to achieve what Apple never intended. iphone-hacks.com aims to share all the hacking, mods, cracks, and discoveries with you — in one central location.

http://www.iphonestalk.com/

On this site you will find the latest iPhone Accessories, News, Reviews, ringtones and more.

http://forums.iphonehacks.com/

iPhone Hacks Forums :: Forums for the latest Hacks News Applications Tips & Tricks Reviews Rumors on the Apple iPhone.

http://www.iphonefreak.com/iphone_hacks/

News and hacks for your iPhone can be found here. Some tricks and tips are also found here.

http://www.iphonegizmo.com/

If you are looking for downloads for your iphone then you might like this great site we found where you can get heaps of iphone downloads – PLUS PLUS!!! – plus videos, PLUS movies, PLUS music, PLUS TV shows like “The OC”, PLUS games (and a stack of other downloads!).

If you look for the Iphone Guitar application, it is available on installer.

Some interesting tips and reference to pages with this installer can be found at http://code.google.com/p/pocketguitar/

Michael Lemm asked:


I asked this question of a large business networking community recently….. “What features/factors do you consider most important when choosing a business cell phone….and why?”

Here’s more of their answers for your education and enjoyment:

* “It’s going to sound dull, but…business benefit and value for money.

Assuming you’ve got a corporate tarriff sorted, then I’d be looking for ….

* economy

* connectivity – e.g. quad band so we can standardise on a couple of

handsets globally

* functionality – e.g. sync to work PC for Outlook etc.

* decent vendor support.

Pretty low down on the list are things like eye candy and mp3 playback – no iPhone for us unfortunately!”

* “When it comes to a “business cell phone” a lot depends upon what you will use it for, where you will use it and how often you will use it.

If you just need email access and your HQ is in North America then RIM is still King….even when roaming abroad.  If you need more than simple email access then the world gets more complicated. Bottom line is to look at the TCO of any solution you choose and make a platform choice not a cell phone choice.”

* “My preference list:

- Good data connectivity. EDGE or HSDPA.

- Very good EMail client.

- Good PC-Sync capability.

- Able to view and edit MS-OFFICE, Acrobat files

- BLUETOOTH connectivity. supporting boardroom presentations from mobile.

- QWERTY keypad is must. will be helpful if a foldable keypad with mobile cradle attached is provided. notes can be directly created using original keypad.

- Wireless connectivity and seamless switching between GSM/UMTS and WLAN.”

* “The following features are a must for my business cell phone:

- Qwerty keyboard

- Office suite/editable

- Adobe support

- Sharp organiser

- Effective email support

- VPN connectivity

- 3G enabled

I think IPhone is defintely a good bet for this category though currently I am on a Motorola PDA.”

* “Simplicity. I hate it when mobiles have so many gimmicks that making telephone call almost becomes an option.  I don’t want a camera, don’t need to text, I don’t send emails, I don’t need a colour display.  I just want a simple phone, with large buttons and a simple menu.

* “First off I look for a phone that has a good battery, excellent radio and lots of storage.

Next I look for something that works with Office, since I need to be able to synchronise with Outlook and view documents. In the messaging suite it needs to be able to effectively do email. For example, I want it to have some form of keyboard device rather than just touch.

In the past I have also looked at the ability for the device to run a number of enterprise applications such as SAP, Oracle, etc.so that I can access CRM and Financial Data Systems.

At present I have a Sony Ericsson P1i as my main handset and have replaced a Blackberry with an HTC Touch Plus as my data device. However, I also have a Sony Vaio SZ61XP which runs with embedded HSDPA so my Laptop has become my smartphone.

What I would say is that despite the effort of .dot mobi to get better ….. the most effective way to squeeze the web onto a phone has been to run the Opera browser which I do on all three devices.”

* “ok.. I’m not sure how the iPhone can qualify as a business cell phone. Like most Mac products it hinders business more than helps it.

In a phone, it must MUST be able to work with and exchange in “always up to date” / real time email. It also must be able to support email encryption and be remotely managable. Such as Blackberry, or Windows Mobile 6 devices.

Someone steals my phone, and it’s already locked, so no use to them, as soon as I call the office, bam.. now it is also erased and deactivated. Instant paperweight.

My current Favorites ….. Moto Q Global, Blackjack with the WM6 update, or Black Jack II.

I am a bit of a cell phone addict, and have owned practically every type of phone that has existed, the rest are all lacking in some way.

Cingular/ATT 3125 (aka HTC Star Trek) was actually really cool. Full Windows smartphone features, but eventually I decided that I could no longer live without a full qwerty keyboard.”

*  “I would choose the Nokia E61 for businesses. The best feature about this phone is that you do not need a SIM Card to access internet or your IPLC in the office premises if your wireless is activated. It supports an email client and that enables you to access your personal and official mail. The phone has all the features of a desktop and supports most of the files types.”

* “First and foremost, as I travel internationally quite often, I need an unlocked gsm phone so that I can easily swap SIMs, and it should be quadband (world) compatible.

Wifi and VoIP (”real” VoIP — ie SIP, not Skype –both over GPRS and Wifi) is a must.

Easy syncing with Microsoft Outlook. Full QWERTY keyboard. IMAP email client, full web browser.

The obvious choice for my needs is the Nokia E61i… absolute best phone I have ever found for the international business user that has to stay completely connected from remote locales.

Also should add that bluetooth is a must and the ability to expand (with FlashSD or whatnot) the memory to at least 2GB. Should also have full media player capability (both video and audio) for watching movies or listening to some tunes on those long-haul flights. Also needs to support ACCD2 or

whatever it’s called for stereo bluetooth audio (I love my Motorola S9 headset!)…. again, the Nokia E61 or E61i (same as E61 but with camera) wins hands down..only cell(smart) phone I’ve found that meets all of my demands.”

* “Business means that you’ll probably have to deal with many people, many calls and many tasks.

Important things are:

1. how call history works. If somebody calls you several times it is good if the phone can store EVERY call instance, not only the last one with a given person. My TREO was storing histories of all incoming and outgoing calls for months and months (i was having at least 50 calls a day). So call history must be full and long.

2. big memory for contacts – for obvious reasons. And many fields for contacts – also helps put more information about people so that when you have 3 persons with name John Smith you’ll be able to find out which one you need.

3. Fully functional keyboard. When you know somebody is on the meeting and you can not speak to him it might help sending him/her a message – it will be seen even if person is in the meeting. If you have QWERTY keyboard then composing a message will take you 70-80% less time than doing it on a

traditional mobile.

4. Phone must be reliable. The last thing you want is your phone to fail killing all your contacts when you are for a business trip out of your country. You also do not want to lose tons of calls because phone has hanged up for a couple of hours and you did not know it.

5. GPS sometimes is helpful for people who travel much. But not for every business person.

The model of the phone does not really matter, but I think that NOKIA is a reliable brand, PALM Treo is also a good thing.”

* “A phone which you can answer , find the contact, and call them without spilling the coffee on your suit.”

More real life comments on the question will be shared in Part III of this series.

For anyone looking for a business cell phone……drop by Broadband Nation for information and resources.

mobileburn asked:

A quick look at Nokia’s E71 QWERTY smartphone. Full review: http://www.mobileburn.com/review.jsp?Id=5008

andy tao asked:


If you have decided that you want a PDA (personal digital assistant) then there are many characteristics that can influence that decision. You have to do your research in order to get the best deal based on your requirements and budget. If you shop around and get advice from the professionals you will be sure to get a good deal!

First you should identify what you need from your PDA, if you want a basic one to write word documents then you don’t need to splash out on a top of the range device costing you a small fortune. Make sure that the PDA you are buying can cater for all your needs, ask to have a test run of it to make sure you can operate is easily enough and that it has all of the necessary features you require.

It would be ideal if you can set a budget prior to buying as the price can range drastically depending on the level and sophistication of the technology used. You can buy many additional pieces of software to boost the performance of your PDA, you can also get applications which will enable you to use your PDA as a satellite navigation, TV, radio and many more useful devices.

If you are having trouble in finding the perfect device you can always seek advice from professionals who will be able to guide you in the right direction. Always ask your friends and family who have their own personal digital assistants to see how they found them as there is no better information than people who have used them in the past.

Once you have found the specific model you want you then have the choice of where to get it from, when considering this you have to put the price into the equation and the customer service. Most people will put the price first and buy it from the cheapest place available, this is good but in the unfortunate event of a failure you would wish you went for a more reputable company if you receive bad customer service. This is why many people often pick static shops over internet stores as they can take it back into the shop easier.

Dhiraj Bandurkar asked:


Smart Phone Reviews

With the growth of technology the electronic devices are getting smaller and smaller and multifunctional at the same time. And with the invent of the smart phone, this saga continues. A smart phone is a full-featured mobile phone that comes equipped with the personal computer like functionality. So it is the most efficient way of being mobile and carrying your office with you. Most of the smart phones come with a camera that supports email capabilities and serves as a complete personal organizer.

Some of the important features that are now a basic with most off the smart phones are the applications for enhanced data processing. Along with that the smart phones support connectivity and can be installed on the device contrary to regular phones, which support sand boxed applications. The best part of these applications is that they may be developed by the manufacturer of the device, by the operator or by any other third-party software developer. Smart functionality which is inherent in the smart phones consists of some additional interfaces including a miniature QWERTY keyboard, a touch screen, or even just secure access to company mail.

With all the state of the art features, the smart phone has become an irreplaceable part in our lives. And with the smart phones upgrading never ceases. With so many manufacturers producing the leading and most popular smart phones on the block, many new features are consistently seen making your smart phone more and more productive with each day. But at the same time it is very essential to protect your smart phone for the very need of securing your precious data and the convenience a smart phone can provide you. Viruses that find way into this device and from theft as well threaten the security of smart phones. Here are some basic steps to make your smart phone secure from possible threats.

It is necessary to take precautions to secure your smart phone the same way you should secure your computer or other electronic devices. If you access your e-mail from your smart phone, try not to post your phone number or e-mail address on the web as attackers often use software that browses Web sites for e-mail addresses, which then become targets for attacks and Spam. In case you get any unsolicited e-mail or URL you receive on your smart phone e-mail box. There are many sites that offer games and other software you can download onto your smart phone. A chance is that this software could include malicious code. So it is better to avoid downloading files from sites that you do not trust. Time and again evaluate the security settings of your smart phone. Use the firewalls and other security settings on your smart phone to secure it from possible threat.

It is also better to read the reviews before buying any new smart phone. Also compare the products on features, price, size etc before making your choice.

allbusinessdotcom asked:

How does an iPhone stack up against a Treo and a Blackberry for typical business tasks? Watch our shootout and find out!

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