“So I’ve had the chance to examine the 1.1.3 firmware on a deeper level (using a technique not developed by me and which I can’t release so don’t ask) and have noticed some interesting changes behind the scenes that are quite blogworthy,” Nate True writes for cre.ations.net.
– SpringBoard no longer needs to be modified (via SummerBoard) in order to show extra applications in the /Applications folder.
– All applications now run as the user ‘mobile’ instead of as root.
– Preferences are now stored in /var/mobile rather than in /var/root.
“What does this all mean? I’ll tell you what it means,” True writes. “The iPhone 1.1.3 firmware is ready for official installable applications.”
Full article here.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Too Hot!” for the heads up.]
Got root?
Let the slaughter of Windows Mobile begin
NO CHANCE!
-S.Ballmer
Ballmer: no chance!
But the iPhone (not even counting the iPod T) grabbed more market than all Windows Mobile machines combined, even before the platform opened up with an SDK.
Ballmer: most expensive phone in the world!
But it’s one of the cheapest smartphones when you match storage and plans, and other phones have cost a lot more for ages. Then the iPhone price dropped even lower!
Ballmer: nobody wants it because it has a touchscreen and not a keyboard.
But now Microsoft is showing off iPhone-clone vaporware as the “future”–with a touch keyboard ripped straight from the iPhone. Enjoy that in 2011 if ever.
Do you think they could ever offer multiple users? Multiple phone numbers?
@Tom Strong
That would make a killer t-shirt!
“But the iPhone (not even counting the iPod T) grabbed more market than all Windows Mobile machines combined.”
Uh…I’m not sure about that one. Got a reference?
I’ve been looking forward to the SDK in February more than Macworld ever since it was announced.
How about Boot Camp for iPhone so I can run Windows Mobile applications?
copy and paste, copy and paste, copy and paste and search.
MagicWord; where is it?
If you build it they will come.
@ Peter
Here’s the reference “Re ChrissyOne” might have been citing:
http://macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/15797/
@ Peter
It’s true.
Meanwhile Wall Street is all focused on ipod unit growth… they’re thinking shuffles where we’re watching the dawn on a freaking new platform.
Just pissed I bought more at $150 when they’ll be on offer for $130 tomorrow.
But Apple is doing exactly what I thought they would… leveraging the ipod into a pocket sized mobile wireless platform. The possibilities are almost beyond comprehension. The killer apps are yet to be created. It is 1984 all over again.
“The possibilities are almost beyond comprehension.”
True but today it’s just a iPodCellphone with a slow data connection.
If you want to get real work done you need a Windows Mobile phone or a Blackberry.
Hey, y’all, how you?
Me want iPhone…
@ Toys
Slow data connection?!
OK… I tested that. My iPhone (at&t;) vs 2 Blackberry Perls (t-mobile and verison)
Guess what. On EDGE, I beat loading the same website (apple.com of course, and then nytimes..) by at least double… and we all had great signal strength…
Blew them out of the water. My friends that is. And the phones.
Winblows Mobile or RIM? Heee. Not a chance. And you know what else my friends all said?
“Jesus, that’s a freaking sweet browser.”
Anyone else try and compare web loading vs other phones/smartphones?!
Firmware 1.1.1 supports the ability to show extra applications in the application folder. That feature has been here for a while and not new. Well not new to people who added third party applications.
“Guess what. On EDGE, I beat loading the same website”
Guess what, the pearl is a slow useless 2G device like the iPhone, but at least it does corporate mail.
I have here a software site may be helpful to you. Hope that we can become friends.
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http://www.vcao.net
Corporate mail?
Ahhhhh, you mean the Exchange Server that my iPhone is hooked up to?
Enable IMAP on the Exchange Server, game over.
Hey, Zune Tang. I hope the real Tang registered, as I value your comments here.
Take care.
iPhone apps no longer run as root?
Well that was quite stupid to do to begin with.
Along with the asinine glossy screens.
But I still love Apple anyway, just not falling in love with everything they make anymore.
I’ve noticed that Windows, with all it’s problems, sort of captivates you with the Stockholm Syndrome Effect. It just begs one to test their “geek skill” to be able to figure it out.
After you tested your geek skill in how to figure it out, you will be completely overwhelmed with how shoddy it is. I am not even talking about the viruses, I just mean using the p.o.s. every single day. Although I hear Vista finally brought the malware under control. I am surprised more people don’t upgrade just for that.
@ newsman
I agree Windows is a royal piece of shit of a OS, the interface between programs is totally different and illogical.
Constant Windows and virus updates finds more crap nearly everyday. Just when one thinks their machine is clean, it’s infected again.
I set up a wireless router yesterday, didn’t even run the software on the Windows box, instead using my MacBook Pro to enter the password and settings because I’m almost sure there is a keystroke logger or two buried in the shit of OS called Windows.
But on the other hand it keeps me busy, keeps me needed for my new found Windows geek skills.
I’m learning Windows because Apple is forcing a glossy screen only option upon it’s limited computer line.
I’ve realized I’m smart enough to keep Windows secure and also enjoy the benefits of being able to chose my own hardware choice, instead of Apple dictating it for me.
Am I leaving the “cult”? No, just opening up my hardware options since Apple is closing theirs and opening the door to becoming a PC vendor if Mac OS X fails to increase in market share.
But since it is…I don’t know, Apple itself seems to be unsure and misguided. So I better learn Windows as a backup.
Looks like Apple are preparing the way for all the third party apps like LotusNotes, et all.
Hopefully in a future iPhone update they’ll build in SMS forwarding and the landscape keyboard in Notes…