iphone
10/02/2007
Apple iPhone Hackers, Here's To You
iPhone hackers of the world, unite! In the battle between Apple and those customers interested in modifying their super-phones, this week Apple drew some blood -- the latest iPhone update relocked any iPhones unlocked by this tutorial. So now is the time for all users to rise up -- or mash up, that is.
Taking the audio from one of Apple's most inspiring (but least grammatically correct) commercials, this video tries to remind Steve Jobs & co. of a time when Apple celebrated those who "think different." Of course, I don't know where Albert Einstein would fall on issues of fair use and intellectual property, so it's a rough comparison. I also kind of wish that there were more to this video than one long continuous scroll down the third-party mods available. It kind of becomes hypnotic after a while, but that's hardly a good thing.
iPhone users interested in sticking it to the man might get more use out of this video explaining how to downgrade their iPhones from 1.1.1 back to 1.0.2. Far more useful, and also far more
08/29/2007
The iPhone Unlocked! Rejoice!
Well, it only took hackers two months to unlock the iPhone's hidden ability to use other networks besides AT&T. The first such case appeared about a week ago, and it was the work of a 17 year old kid who goes by the alias "geohot." You can watch his video here, and be sure to watch until the very end because you'll be treated to the creepiest look you'll get today.
This video, on the other hand, is much newer and provides a seemingly much simpler strategy for unlocking the iPhone. "Uniquephones" makes it look like pretty much anyone can do it, although beware that the video might be a bit boring for the non-technically minded; it's literally just a guy holding his camera while he pushes buttons on stuff. (If you want something more entertaining, check out this cute little spoof.)
Personally, I don't really see what the big deal is. I have yet to hear any convincing evidence that one cell phone company is better than any other, and I'm sure it's only a matter of time before you can get an iPhone on any network anyway. But what do I know?
07/11/2007
Will The iPhone Blend?
Behold, the perfect storm of internet memes: one incredibly popular web series (in this case, Blendtec's Will It Blend) featuring the most discussed technological advance since, well, fire (Apple's iPhone). Host Tom Dickson doesn't spare any words, so I see no reason to do so either. Just know: the iPhone gets blended into iBits. And a million nerds scream in anguish.
07/03/2007
IPod and Zune Get It On
For a short about not-particularly-great sex, this video is surprisingly good at keeping up its comedy rhythm. Using night vision in a clear homage to one of the Internet's great sex tapes, Chris Pirillo depicts an intimate evening between two pieces of technology with no shortage of insecurities.
Will the iPod be able to overcome her crippling jealousy of the much sexier iPhone? Will the Zune be able to maintain the stamina necessary for this sort of interfacing? Sit back, and let the NSFW drama unfold.
