UK launch of iPhone 3G, City of London, O2 Store Cheapside/Bow Lane

Hi folks,
I took a few pictures over the course of this morning, and during unboxing, which can be viewed here:http://gallery.mac.com/geofas#100079…lack&view=grid
I had a great time with the guys at the head of the queue. When I started the queue at 5.13am I was only on my own for 22 minutes. #3 arrived @ 5.39am, #4&5 @ [...]

Unlocked iPhone (v1.x)? Don’t upgrade to 2.0 yet!

Please check this link for an image of what would happen to your unlocked iPhone if you tried to upgrade to the 2.0 firmware: http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=2204

Apple’s WWDC on 9 June 2008

Here’s my view on what I assume to hear about during Steve’s keynote speech on Monday:

of course the 3G iPhone with GPS, probably in 2 options, either 8GB & 16GB or even 16GB & 32GB; the iPhone will be available for the old price tags but the carriers will be able to offer subsidised end-user [...]

Video of iPhone running firmware 2.0 beta

For anyone curious about what awaits us in iPhone firmware version 2.0 beta, here’s a great post from engadget with descriptions and even videos. June is drawing nigh and I am very much looking forward to the new firmware. Unfortunately I haven’t really had time to play much with the SDK which the 2.0 firmware [...]

Apple buys chip designer PA Semi

“Late Tuesday, in response to questions from Forbes.com, an Apple spokesman said Apple has agreed to buy a boutique microprocessor design company called PA Semi. The company, which is known for its design of sophisticated, low-power chips, could spell a new future for Apple’s flagship iPhone, and possibly iPod products as well.
The 150-person chip [...]

Apple Event March 6: iPhone SDK & iPhone Enterprise Program

Thought you might possibly be interested in some news on the just released iPhone SDK and some updates from Apple and iPhone affiliates.
The iPhone SDK is available for free for registered iPhone developers. In addition to the regular Apple developer registration an additional level of registration with additional terms and conditions is required. Said terms [...]

iPhone Native Apps & Customization

Since a few people have asked me about this I rather put a little post up then repeat myself. For the record I have to state that this is all just for educational purposes. Doing any of the below is a violation of your license agreements with Apple that you agreed to almost by [...]

iPhone 2008

Based on everything I’ve seen at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and what has been subsequently announced I believe we will see a 3G version of iPhone in the 2nd half of the year. 3G radios are getting smaller and less powerhungry, NANDs also get smaller and cheaper. So we’ll probably see one [...]

Catching up

Wow, no post since November? Time sure flies. OK, let’s recap then …
# MacBook Air: Wow, want one but I will wait until the first revision. I would want one that at least comes close to what my 1st Gen MBP can do. The amazing aspect is the battery life. My MBP dies after about [...]

1.1.2 firmware is out a few hours and already jailbroken

Apple released firware 1.1.2 overnight for iPod Touch and iPhone.
The iPod Touch firmware has already been jailbroken, next in line iPhone.
http://www.tuaw.com/2007/11/09/1-1-2-ipod-touch-jailbroken-before-its-official-release/