Well, it’s been just over a year now when I bought the Motorola S9-HD Bluetooth Stereo Headset. The sole purpose was to be wireless when out and about to stream audio content from my iPhone 3GS. The catch here was that the iOS did not have the full AVRCP 1.0 built-in, so skipping forward or backward had to be done directly from the 3GS. Since then iPhone and iPod Touch users have waited through various iOS updates which added up to nothing more than teases in various iOS betas, now with iOS 4.1 you can finally keep your iPhone where it belongs… in your pocket.

Last night I downloaded the new iTunes 10 and the iOS 4.1 GM. Installed the new iOS on to my iPhone 4 and tested it out with my S9-HD. In one word… s-w-e-e-t. This is one of those features that either works or it doesn’t and in this case it works. I haven’t tested it outside yet to see if the Bluetooth connection is any better but that’s coming. So for those waiting for the official release of iOS 4.1 just know you should have total control of your media via a bluetooth headset once 4.1 is released to the masses. Just be aware that all headsets don’t always play nice with all devices so make sure your headset firmware is up to date, actually supports AVRCP and restore your iPhone as a new device. This way you leave behind any trace of the older firmware/software that may not be compatible and cause problems.

Looks like 8.2.1 broke Palms ability to sync. As cute and adorable as the newly transformed Palm comes across it is hard to feel bad about Apple trying to shut them out of their own Eco-system.  Everyone was ready for it including Apple.  Heck, it was probably even planned by Palm for Apple to look like A-holes doing it.  But this was gun was cocked and locked from the beginning.  It is like watching a child play with a loaded weapon.  It isn’t a matter of IF something would happen, it was when.  So I do not feel sorry for Palm, unlike a child they knew better and had it coming.

Now don’t get me wrong. I think iTunes should be an open-ish (In the Apple sense) platform for all devices to pay royalties and hook up to.  I’m surprised this hasn’t gone to court and already come to pass. But that is a different post entirely.  Until then, Palm, get in bed with Amazon and make your own solution and quit screwing yourselves and your users.

With the third iteration of the iPhone and just as many major OS revisions it seems like a good time to take a look back and see the original announcement through experienced eyes.  Will the original announcement seem unimpressive as the technology has improved or does the keynote have its same charm and excitement.  Click play and tell me your thoughts of the original iPhone. For those that bought the original iPhone, did you truly buy a revolutionary device or did you get sucked into Apples distortion field?

Via: Datamation

It appears there might have been a few features slipped in to the new firmware afterall. Nothing really wets my whistle, what do you think?

• TUAW reports that the AT&T IPCC hack, where the carrier file was modified to allow iPhone tethering sans official AT&T sanction no longer works. Bummer, given AT&T still hasn’t announced anything about legitimate tethering support or pricing.

• Engadget Mobile’s been informed that new APIs have been introduced allowing for the manipulation of live video to produce “augmented reality” apps (where information is layered on top of the video).
• Ars Technica reports iPhone 3.1 Beta 2 allows developers to send apps to test devices via Wi-Fi, rather than having to tether via USB as in previous releases.

Via:The iPhone Blog

Not that this means a whole lot to a whole lot of people, but the new beta is out.  Developers Only.  I have installed and early indications might be showing an improved battery life.  I’ll let you know within the week.  Not much to here, just a heads up.

This stuff is always under my nose and I never think to post it. I was on MobileMe last night and noticed the Merge of Calendars and Contacts when setting up my wife’s phone, and I couldn’t set up find my phone because it was down for maintenance. Good eye TUAW crew

A look at the status history for MobileMe shows that maintenance was performed late last night on the web apps, resulting in the new look throughout the site. Other changes to MobileMe include:

* The Help menu is now accessible from the toolbar.
* Mail forwarding and replies now retain original formatting.
* All messages on MobileMe can now be searched from the iPhone or iPod Touch.
* Automatic album creation from the iPhone or iPod Touch with version 3.0 software.
* iPhone 3GS users can publish video to MobileMe.
* iPhone contacts maintain ringtone associations after syncing with MobileMe.
* Option to merge contacts and calendars on first sync.
* Turning off sync will enable users to still keep a copy of their data on their device rather than wiping it.

Via: TUAW

Share on Twitte

TweetDeck, a popular Twitter client for desktops based on the Adobe AIR platform, is finally making it’s way to the iPhone’s of Twitter addicts everywhere. TweetDeck is known for its rather extensive feature set and is the desktop application of choice for many Twitter power users.

Features of the upcoming iPhone app are remarkably similar to the desktop version, which should please many users who have been longing for a powerful and fully-featured alternative to the current selection of iPhone twitter applications.
The features listed include:

* Tweet directly from your iPhone or iPod Touch.
* Manage multiple Twitter accounts.
* View notifications for new tweets received.
* Use columns to create your personal dashboard.
* Simply sync to set-up
* Continuously updates between your desktop and iPhone.
* Create Groups to easily follow all your friends.
* Follow topics in real-time with saved searches.
* Reply to tweets and send direct messages.
* Easily re-tweet messages.
* Share photos with Twitpic and YFrog.
* Shorten links with your favourite URL shortener.
* Follow and un-follow people.
* Shake your iPhone to refresh columns.

There is no mention of push notifications, but hopefully it will be added in the future. According to Mashable, the application is set to be released this evening at 9pm Pacific time. Stay tuned for a full review once we’ve had time to toy with it.

UPDATE: Tweetdeck is now on the appstore. It’s completely free. Get it here!

[Via TweetDeck, Mashable]

What wonders are to come?

We have live chatted while following WWDC every year. This will make it the third year. Join us while we are amazed or disappointed.

Where to follow the Keynote Live at 10am PST (Thanks to Just Another iPhone Blog)

Engadget: http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/08/phil-schiller-keynote-live-from-wwdc-2009/

Gizmodo: http://live.gizmodo.com/

MacRumors: http://www.macrumorslive.com/

I’ll be following this one GDGT: http://live.gdgt.com/2009/06/08/live-wwdc-2009-keynote-coverage/