The iPhone Dev Team released an update to ultrasn0w (Version 0.9) and the update fixed a majority of problems seen by ultrasn0w users but you may still see a few problems here and there…

Problems you may see include:

• Unusual battery depletion is almost always caused by people choosing to “Restore from backup” instead of “Setup as new iPhone” when iTunes asks you. This isn’t caused by either the jailbreak or the unlock, but it’s a common 3.0 snafu. The fix is to just re-run the official 3.0 restore and choose “Setup as new” this time. Your music and apps and all that will still be synced, but you’ll get rid of any conflicting wifi, bluetooth, or carrier settings. Then just re-run redsn0w and install ultrasn0w.
• Remember, ultrasn0w works with hacktivated phones too, but don’t outsmart redsn0w into thinking you don’t need hacktivation! If you don’t plan on using an official sim, don’t activate via iTunes with such a sim. Just keep your unofficial sim at all times and let redsn0w and ultrasn0w handle hacktivation
• T-Mobile in the USA doesn’t use the 3G frequencies that the iPhones support, so turn off 3G in Settings->General->Network. (Some T-Mobile territories gracefully hand down to Edge mode, but most do not).
• Certain unofficial plans have limitations on whether you can make calls and use data at the same time. That’s not unlock-related.
• Some people have installed previous versions of ultrasn0w using non-standard techniques. While the ultrasn0w 0.9 update should have removed all previous versions of ultrasn0w, these users may have outsmarted our removal. So make sure you don’t still see /usr/bin/ultrasn0w present if you’re at ultrasn0w 0.9 (which doesn’t have such a binary anymore).
• If you don’t need or plan to update to ultrasn0w 0.9 from a previous version, you can avoid having that red badge over Cydia by removing repo666 as a Cydia source. Don’t worry, you can always add it back later :) If you follow us on twitter you’ll be advised of any new updates anyway.

- source: blog.iphone-dev.org

Update: The iPhone Dev Team have updated Redsn0w to 0.7.2 – Download the newest version from our iPhone Downloads section:
redsn0w 0.7.2 for Mac OS X download
redsn0w 0.7.2 for Windows download

iPhone Dev Team has released an application that works similar to quickpwn and provides similar functionality. Redsn0w is an easy to use, multi-platform, multi-device jailbreaking and unlocking (iPhone 2G only) tool for the iPhone 2G (original iPhone), the iPhone 3G (but not the 3GS) and also the iPod touch (first and second generation). Luckily for Windows users, who couldn’t use PwnageTool, Redsn0w is available for both Windows and Mac OS X users. However, iPhone Dev Team notes that there are some issues using redsn0w with OS X PPC and they suggest you use an Intel Mac till these issues are resolved.

1. GOLDEN RULE: If you are using a 3G iPhone with yellowsn0w and rely on yellowsn0w to obtain cellular service, then you should NOT use redsn0w right now. Ultrasn0w (the 3G carrier unlock) is not included with this release and therefore your baseband will be locked and unable to use an operator other than the official one it was bought for. UltraSn0w will be released via APT (cydia and icy) soon. If you have an original iPhone (1st generation) then 3.0 carrier unlock works with this redsn0w release.
2. Yellowsn0w in its current form will NOT work with the baseband version that is present in the 3.0 update, you will need Ultrasn0w, which will be released sometime soon, Ultrasn0w will work with all iPhone 3G models (but not 3GS), even ones that were previously unlockable, Ultrasn0w (when available) will be released via APT (this means you will be able to get it via Cydia or Icy).
3. Please read all parts of this post before downloading and using these tools.
4. Read items 1, 2 and 3 again and again.
5. This app is suitable for the recent 3.0 release
6. redsn0w will NOT work for the iPhone 3GS.
7. redsn0w WILL work for Original iPhone (1st Generation), Original iPod touch, iPod touch 2G and the iPhone 3G (not the iPhone 3GS).

Redsn0w is easy to use, simply upgrade the device in iTunes to firmware version 3.0 and run redsn0w to activate and jailbreak the device (and if you are using an original iPhone 2G, it will unlock it too!)

Redsn0w download:
redsn0w for windows download
redsn0w for Mac OS X download

*Note*: there are some issues using redsn0w with OS X PPC, please use an Intel Mac while the iPhone Dev Team fixes these issues

- source: blog.iphone-dev.org

Update: If you currently have an iPhone on a contract then you will not be eligible for a standard iPhone upgrade – bummer. You will, however, be eligible for a full retail price upgrade (Prices below).

• $499.00USD — 8GB iPhone 3G (black)
• $599.00USD — 16GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)
• $699.00USD — 32GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)

WWDC was awesome this year ’round. Apple has announced a new iPhone. Say hello to the iPhone 3GS! The fastest and most powerful iPhone yet.

As you can see, the iPhone 3GS looks exactly the same as the current shipping iPhone 3G, the rumored iPhone 3GS leaked pictures were completely fake. The iPhone 3GS will come in 2 models – 16GB and 32GB.

What about features?

• 3 megapixel Camera – Autofocus – Tap to focus -Video recording
• Improved performance
• Built-in video camera with editing
• Voice Control – Voice Dial and Control the iPod
• Compass – you can tap to go right into Maps, and if you tap a second time it will orient the map to where you’re facing
• Cut, Copy, and Paste – Comes with iPhone OS 3.0
• MMS – Comes with iPhone OS 3.0
• Spotlight Search – Comes with iPhone OS 3.0
• Voice Memos – Comes with iPhone OS 3.0

Battery life:

• Talk time: Up to 5 hours on 3G – Up to 12 hours on 2G
• Standby time: Up to 300 hours
• Internet use: Up to 5 hours on 3G Up to 9 hours on Wi-Fi
• Audio playback: Up to 30 hours on audio
• Video playback: Up to 10 hours of video

Apple is being very aggressive with pricing, the iPhone 3G will stay and will sell for $99USD for 8GB model and the new iPhone 3GS will sell for an amazing $199USD for the 16GB model and $299USD for the 32GB model. And it will be available to buy June 19th! So get ready to go stay in line.

- source: store.apple.com

Update #2: iPhone Dev Team has released an update for yellowsn0w, version 0.9.5 beta. So make sure you update!

Update: If you have success or failure on unlocking your iPhone 3G with yellowsn0w, report it to the iPhone Dev Team at report.yellowsn0w.com – Here

Finally! After months of waiting for an iPhone 3G Unlock it’s finally here. Yellowsn0w is available for Installer and Cydia. Yellowsn0w is exclusive for the 2.28.00 baseband. (The baseband provided with the firmware version 2.2 from Apple)

From iPhone Dev Team’s Blog:

BASICS

• The unlock works exclusively with baseband 02.28.00. This baseband is provided by the latest firmware update (2.2) from Apple. You’ll need to upgrade to this release using iTunes and then use QuickPwn to activate etc. There are plenty of tutorials about this on iclarified, bigboss, and other established tutorial sites. Because it works on 02.28.00, it is available to everyone on the planet. This means we don’t need to unnecessarily expose holes in earlier basebands, which is an important concern.
• The application is a small daemon that is launched on boot. It injects the payload at boot and also whenever there is a baseband reset. You won’t notice anything about it other than that your third-party sim now works. It’s a small program and unobtrusive. There is no GUI (this is by design).
• You can add the application using the sources outlined below (coming soon). There are Cydia and Installer sources available, so use whichever you are comfortable using.
• yellowsn0w is completely removable through Cydia, the command line, and iTunes.

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Been having trouble unlocking your iPhone 3G with yellowsn0w? Follow this guide!

Note: This IS beta software, there is no guarantee this will work. Use at your own risk!

First is first, Jailbreak your iPhone (If your iPhone is already jailbroken you may skip steps 1-7)

1. Install firmware 2.2 if you didn’t already (Download it from our iPhone Downloads section: Here
2. Download QuickPwn to jailbreak your iPhone 3G (Again, download it from our iPhone Downloads : Here for Mac
   Here for Windows
3. Pick the desired device, the iPhone 3G of course

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Update: It appears Wal-Mart did start selling Apple’s iPhone today.

8GB: $197USD
16GB: $297USD

Buy your iPhone today at walmart.com

Wal-Mart will sell the iPhone for a whopping… $2 less than the regular price with a two-year commitment (contract). $197USD for the 8GB model or $297USD for the 16GB model.

- source: tech.yahoo.com

Update #2: The 3G unlock video is live

Direct link to yellowsn0w demo on Qik

We’ll keep you updated!

Today, iPhone Dev Team announced their iPhone 3G unlock, codenamed “yellowsn0w.” It’s completed and being packaged into a user-friendly application with the simplicity of Quickpwn. Yeah, you heard right. The dev team is targeting for a release date in New Year’s Eve 2008. This unlock is available to iPhone 3Gs with the 2.11.07 baseband or earlier, You were warned not to update. Your iPhone 3G will also require to be jailbroken.

We have been working hard on a few other things. The main one being the 3G unlock codenamed “yellowsn0w”. This is now completed and is currently being packaged into a user-friendly application with the simplicity that you see in QuickPwn or BootNeuter.

• The target release date for the unlock is New Year’s Eve 2008.
• This unlock method is available to iPhone 3Gs that have 2.11.07 baseband or earlier, we did warn you.
• The unlock requires a jailbroken 3G iPhone.

In addition, Apple pushed an update to Mac OS X users, 10.5.6. Lots of users who updated have been having trouble with DFU mode. iPhone Dev Team believes Apple didn’t do it on purpose but a bug in the kernel, is causing the problems.

Lots of users have been experiencing problems with the use of DFU mode after applying yesterday’s 10.5.6 system update.

We believe this behavior is due to a kernel bug not a specific countermeasure by Apple. Possible fixes are (try at your own risk!) -

1. Replace the following plugin kexts from within IOUSBFamily.kext with the ones from 10.5.5 and then rebuild kextcache (if you don’t understand this, then you shouldn’t attempt it!)

/System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleUSBHub.kext

/System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/IOUSBCompositeDriver.kext

2. Use a USB hub in-between the DFU device and the Mac and insert/reinsert the iPhone’s USB cable.
3. Use a PwnageTool created .ipsw on Windows! Oh the irony!

Stay tuned for New Year’s Eve!!

Remember when the iPhone 2G (First generation) released and you could buy it in-store and take your beautiful new iPhone home and activate it right from the comfort of your own home? And then Apple and AT&T didn’t allow it and everyone complained and caused major havoc at many apple stores and at&t stores. Well, now at&t is allowing people to buy iPhone 3Gs from at&t’s website and have it shipped right to your front doorstep!

In addition to being able to purchase an iPhone 3G from at&t’s website, you’ll get overnight shipping if you order before 4PM Central Time.

Note: 2-year contract is required to purchase an iPhone 3G from At&t’s website.

Buy an iPhone 3G from AT&T’s website Here

Update: PwnageTool has been updated to 2.2.1 — This update fixes the bug that is related to ‘Simple Mode’.

PwnageTool 2.2.1 Download (Mac OS X only)

From iPhone Dev Team’s Blog:

• Locked iPhone 3G

If you are using your iPhone with one carrier and have no interest in the possibility of an iPhone 3G unlock in the near future then just restore or upgrade to 2.2 using iTunes and use QuickPwn to Jailbreak and add Cydia and Installer.

• Locked iPhone 2G (1st Generation)

Restore your iPhone 2G with iTunes then run QuickPwn to do the magic, ‘nuff said.

• iPod Touch 1G (Original iPod Touch)

Update to 2.2 with iTunes and run QuickPwn.

• iPod Touch 2G (New iPod Touch)

Sorry, no support at this time.

You can download PwnageTool and Quickpwn from our iPhone Downloads section.

PwnageTool 2.2 Download (Mac OS X only)

Quickpwn 2.2 Download (Mac OS X)

Quickpwn 2.2 Download (Windows)

- source: blog.iphone-dev.org

Apple has launched a new site, called “iPhone Your Life,” which allows you to see applications as they relate to different parts of your life.

From Apple:

Once you own an iPhone, you discover that it’s more than a phone. It’s a way of life.
Take a look at some ideas to help you get the most out of your iPhone, wherever you go.

Apple has sections for: Around Town, World Travel, At Home, Getting Things Done, and Fun and Games. They have staff picks, top downloaded apps, and descriptions of featured applications.

- source: Apple.com