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Apple iPhone SDK will have emulator with v1.2 codenamed Aspen running the show

We all know that the Apple iPhone SDK in fact includes the iPhone emulator making it much easier for developers to test their code without risking corruption of a real iPhone, but and a big fat but many of us will be totally satisfied with the current Apple iPhone v1.1.4 firmware.

Well the iPhone emulator gets to play with a brand new version which is unreleased at the moment of the iPhone firmware.

Ok what the hell am I going on about here, well to break it down the iPhone emulator’s Settings pane will indeed show that the Apple iPhone v1.2 (5A147p) is running the show, the new version is codenamed Aspen which is more consistent with the older iPhone OS codenames like for example the v1.1.1 was called the SnowBird and the v1.1.2 was Oktoberfest and last but not least the v1.1.3 was LittleBear.

Apple is now looking at pushing out the iPhone v2.0 firmware in June which will work well with the iPhone SDK and apps born from its development. The question is will Apple be good enough to release the Aspen sooner rather than later?

Source – Phones Review

Apple no interest, Sun Microsystems say yes to Java on iPhone: Will it work?

We found via Phones Review some important information. The Java Virtual Machine for the Apple iPhone which is being developed by Sun Microsystems plan on releasing the JVM some time after June which will enable Java Apps to run on the popular much loved device.

The JVM will be based on the Java Micro Edition (ME) version and Eric Klein, vice president of Java marketing at Sun said that Apple has not shown any interest whatsoever in enabling Java to run on the Apple iPhone, well Sun has stepped in to do the job themselves after having thought about Thursday’s release of an SDK for the iPhone by Apple.

The thing is now that the Apple iPhone is open as a target platform the free JVM would be made available via Apple’s AppStore marketplace for third-party applications.

Sun Said that they will make sure that the JVM offers Java apps with much access to the native functionality of the iPhone as possible. By bringing the JVM to the iPhone, Java capabilities in area such as SSL security could be brought to Apple’s platform, said analyst Chris Silva of Forrester Research.

“I think going forward, with the SDK, it takes out of Apple’s control which applications are ‘right’ for the iPhone,” Silva said.

Will it work? And does the Apple iPhone need Java?

Is the Apple iPhone a good mobile food ordering platform?

A company called GetQuick who are the providers of restaurant order automation technology plus other services have just released a new offering for the iPhone.

Just to put it briefly, how would you like to order food via your Apple iPhone? Sounds good don’t it? You will be able to forget about those dreaded queuing lines in restaurants and now order food straight from your iPhone.

The company has said that the iPhone is the perfect device and is an ideal mobile food ordering platform, it will be simple to use this new service and all you will need to do is register for your free GetQuick account at their website, once you have done this all you need to do then is create and save a favourite menu of items and meals from restaurants.

Source – Phones Review

PosiMotion G-FI: Wireless GPS Accessory for Apple iPhone and iPod Touch

Without a doubt one of the best products from 2007 has to be the Apple iPhone, and it is about to get better thanks to PosiMotion as they launch the G-FI. The company claims that this is the first Wireless GPS Accessory for the handset.

This GPS add-on is not only for the Apple iPhone, but also for the iPod Touch. However the G-FI will be compatible with any Wi-Fi device, but PosiMotion will only ship the G-FI with software for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The G-FI is now in its final part of production and will be ready for release this summer.

Source - Posimotion

Apple iPhone targets corporate users: are they targeting RIM Blackberry

The Apple iPhone has been targeting the RIM Blackberry for some time now, and it now seems as if the iPhone wants to target corporate users, just like the RIM Blackberry does.

Many believe that the iPhone will become the next big challenge for Research In Motion Ltd, as you know they are the biggest supplier of Smartphones. The Apple iPhone has evolved from just cell phone into a complete media center, and has become on of the biggest selling phones in the world, this is thanks to a huge price reduction and the number of applications Apple keeps adding to its handset.

Source - Nasdaq

3G Apple iPhone to launch mid-year: Infineon chip included?

Well according to reports by Infineon Technologies AG, the German chipmaker the 3G Apple iPhone will be released by mid-year. These 3G enabled iPhones is thought to include the Infineon chip, this Read more

Apple’s iPhone illegal in Australia: under current trade practice laws

It seems as if the must have gadget that everybody wants to get their hands on, could face a setback in Australia. Under current Australian trade practice laws, the Apple iPhone is illegal. With this legal issue in mind, it seems as if the Read more

Paul Knight will Pimp your iPhone: have the hottest apple handset around

If you think that your Apple iPhone is hot enough as it is, you had better think again as Paul Knight would tell you different. Mr. Knight will be able to Pimp your iPhone in to something a little sleek, sophisticated while making the handset more durable. As you know the Read more

Video: Turn your Apple iPhone or iPod Touch into a Wireless PC Touchpad

As you already know Touchpad for your Apple iPhone and iPod Touch has been a very popular application. Firstly to make your iPhone or iPod Touch into a Read more

Two Apple iPhones and a Nintendo DS: result first ever iBand

Here we have a video of two Apple iPhones connected to a Nintendo DS as a power source, the end result is the first ever iBand. When you first watch the video it looks and sounds cool, however when it gets to Read more

New AnySIM v1.3 for Apple iPhone: unlock and use any SIM card

This is the new AnySIM v1.3 software for the Apple iPhone; it will unlock your phone so you can use any SIM card (iPhone version 1.1.3).

Phones Review gives you a brief explanation on how to use any SIM card in your iPhone Read more

Apple iPhone run over by semi truck and works fine

Mike Beauchamp was amazed after he left his Apple iPhone on his trunk and drove off from a gas station; the iPhone was up for the challenge and showed just how tough it was by surviving over an hour on the highway Read more

O2 Review Their Price Plans for iPhone Customers

It has been announced by O2 that the mobile phone tariffs for pay monthly customers and small business tariffs are to be lowered, and the iPhone will be included in this change. This offer is available for existing iPhone customers from Read more

Apple iPhone gets its First Photo2lab Client

Apart from the existing routes via the Internet using Windows PC, Mac or Linux software, a Point of Sale Terminal or online, ECCE TERRAM is now introducing its first “Photo2lab Client for iPhone” at the PMA 2008 in Las Vegas Read more

Apple iPhone guitar hands-on videos

Following on from Peter’s post about the PocketGuitar software which acts as a virtual Apple iPhone guitar and also works on the iPod touch, we thought we would take a closer look with some hands-on videos as Peter said the idea was a “pointless virtual guitar feature” Read more

Apple iPhone: IBM’s Lotus Notes not in Feb as SDK launch

Lotus Notes Mail was due on the Apple iPhone with an announcement at LotusSphere, but this is not going to happen thanks to a delay by IBM…or is it Read more

SNES emulator for Apple iPod touch and iPhone

My Apple iPhone has certainly lacked gaming abilities when I first brought it, but since then many games applications have been made for it and today we are hearing of a SNES emulator.

The SNES emulation will work for the Apple iPod touch and iPhone, you can see a video below of it in action although it is still in beta Read more

Apple iPhone rumors slashed: AT&T newly announced business plan

Ok we all know that there were no announcements of the Apple 3G iPhone at MacWorld, but what we do know is that Apple are keeping a good focus on increasing the market for their next Read more

Apple iPod Touch and iPhone 1.1.3 jailbreak has happened

Following on from the last post about the Apple iPod Touch and iPhone 1.1.3 firmware and there being a jailbreak, it has now been done.

We are hearing that the 1.1.3 firmware has been broken Read more

Apple Rumor: iPhone and iPod Touch to get Lotus Notes eMail

When the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch was first introduced business people were not exactly lining up at the door to purchase one, however it seem as if Apple are about to make their two hottest products very appealing as a Read more