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DevTeam about firmware 2.2

DevTeam says that 2.2 update SHOULD NOT be applied using iTunes if you want the chance of a soft-unlock in the near future. Use new version of PwnageTool (not avaliable yet, but will be soon).
Some fact:
- The 2.2 firmware for 3G contains a baseband update for the 3G iPhone
- The 2.2 firmware for 2G (1st gen iPhones) doesn’t contain a baseband update and the baseband is still at 04.05.04
- Pwnage technique (and therefore the Jailbreak) isn’t affected, but and do not support this release as yet, so DO NOT install 2.2 using iTunes as you will lose your
Firmware 2.2 released

Apple released new firmware version 2.2. are the direct links to all firmwares, including 2.2.
What's new in 2.2:

- Enhancements to Maps
- - takes you on a virtual walking tour: Navigate street-level photographs of places you've located in Maps.
- Public transit and walking directions - Get walking directions, find public transit schedules, check fares, and estimate your travel time.
- Display address of dropped pins
- Share location via email - Tap the Share Location button to send an email that includes a Google Maps URL.
iPhone 3G unlock: new step forward
News from DevTeam, they try to unlock iPhone 3G for a long time already:
"This ability we now have to spawn background tasks means we are one step closer to the 3G soft unlock. We have a clear path to follow, and “all” that remains is the implementation." Watch the video:
This is the 5th step in the following achievements:
- Unsigned code execution on 3G baseband
- Reverting 01.45 baseband to previous versions
- Patching of static text ()
- Injection of AT routines ()
- Injection of background tasks
The next step is overriding the baseband code that enforces the carrier lock.
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Need for Speed: Undercover
iPhone version of this game will be avaliable on November 21th.
Here are several screenshots:

Google Mobile App video
We wrote about . Here is a demo video:
Cube - first person 3D shooter [AppStore, Free]

Cube is a singleplayer and multiplayer first person shooter. This opensource game is built on an entirely new and very unconventional engine.
The game is free, here is AppStore .

More photos:
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Google Mobile App - now with voice control [AppStore, Free]

Google Mobile App (AppStore ) is updated with voice control support.
Features include:
- Voice search - Speak your queries instead of typing them.
- Search with My Location - Search for nearby businesses and more without specifying where you are.
- Saving suggestions for web site shortcuts, like Wikipedia articles, search history, word completions.
- Fast access to Google services like Mail, Earth, Photos, Talk, Reader and more.
Voice Search is supported only on iPhone, and works best for North American English accents. Other languages coming soon.
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Touchpad Elite [AppStore, Free]

Control your computer wirelessly with the multi-touch features of the new MacBook line!
For both Mac and Windows:
- Wireless touchpad
- PowerPoint clicker
- Control your media
- Multi-touch access to Task Switcher
- Automated discovery
Specially for Mac:
- Zoom your Mac screen
- Multi-touch access to Expose
No install required on Mac, although free modified Vine Server will give you access to media keys (Play/Pause, etc.). For Windows, free modified TightVNC server will also give you access to media keys.
The price is dropped for a limited time from $4.99 to $0. AppStore .
Get drunk with iPhone [AppStore]

Check your blood-alcohol level with Avvo Last Call!
Avvo Last Call allows you to calculate your blood-alcohol level to determine if it’s safe for you to drive after drinking. If not, use Last Call to call a cab. Last Call also provides a list of top local DUI lawyers on Avvo to call for help if you need it.
How it works:
- Log your alcohol consumption as you drink.
- Keep an eye on your blood-alcohol level as Last Call instantly updates it.
- Find nearby taxi services if your blood-alcohol level is too high.
- Contact a top local DUI attorney on Avvo if you need one.
Last Call is provided for entertainment purposes only. Use another method to more accurately determine your BAC level. Don't drink and drive.
The app is free. AppStore link.

Remote Windows on iPhone
Citrix is porting XenApp to the iPhone. XenApp is a remote Windows application that is presently available for Mac, Windows and some mobile platforms. XenApp allows users to remotely log into their corporate networks to access their Windows applications.
The functionality seems similar to existing VNC clients for the iPhone, but Citrix's XenApp apparently transmits window display information rather than the raw graphics (wikipedia ). This is much better than VNC over network connections such as 3G and WiFi.
iPhone + rocket

Michael Koppelman is an iPhone developer and model rocket enthusiast. He decided that combining his two hobbies together would be a good idea. He created an app that constantly polled the iPhone’s GPS and accelerometers, logging them to a file and then transmitting the data from the GPS over the web so that the unit could be located if it became lost.
Here is a 3D plat with data from GPS:

More graphics and video:
VoxBot - make your iPhone talk [AppStore, Free]

VoxBot is a retro speech synthesis robot. Type in any text and VoxBot will say it out loud. App is free for a limited time. Normal price is $1.99. Here is AppStore .
Features:
- It talks!
- Full screen retro oscilloscope display when VoxBot talks
- Easily create, test and edit phrases for VoxBot to say
- Store phrases for quick VoxBot wisdom in the phrase list
New autocorrection toggle [Cydia]
Many users want to turn iPhone's autocorrection off. There is a good solution we wrote about: . The bad thing is that it works only with english keyboard. If you want to disable autocorrection for Russian, Spanish, German or some other keyboard try ACtoggle.
Unfortunately, it didn't work for my russian keyboard - after turning off KB-autocorrect russian keyboard just disappeared. Hopefully this will be fixed in future versions.

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