id’s classic shooter has finally been (officially) ported to the iPhone. And with oversight from John Carmack himself, there are a number of improvements that make it worth a purchase even for Jailbreakers. More »
Users on Apple’s discussion board have been experiencing issues with their PCs locking out iPhones when using Windows 7 with the Intel P55 USB chipset. It’s a pretty specific combo that you’re probably not running, so don’t panic. More »
Each month, the best new iPhone apps — and some older ones — are considered for admission into Gizmodo’s Essential iPhone Apps Directory. Who will join? Who will live? Who will die? More »
Our sister site Lifehacker put together a list of ten app-based ways to boost your media center’s potential, adding support for remote controls, remote TV scheduling, Hulu Desktop and more. My favorite: Ad removal. Suck on that, ad-supported entertainment! [Lifehacker] More »
Geohot, the same hacker who first jailbroke OS 3.1.2, is now also the first to crack the 3.1.2 baseband. Previously, anyone who had unlocked their phone at version 3.0 or lower was fine as long as they were careful when upgrading, but anyone running 3.1 or higher was out of luck. Good news for anyone looking to unlock a newly purchased device. You’ll have to be patient, though. The exploit won’t be released until November 4. [BGR]
I can’t imagine how long it took to cut out these extremely detailed maps of NYC. By removing the bustle of street names, traffic flows and landmarks, nothing is left but the city’s organizational beauty. More »
