If we watch the Apple commercials regarding the iPod Touch 2nd gen 1 thing is very clear. Appme promotes the iPod touch as a gaming device! A new reason for this has appeared by the guys from Handheld Games Corp. To optimize their new game TouchSport Tennis they had to compile different versions for every device.
» 2nd Gen iPodTouch more performant than iPhone

Apple has released the new firmware, 2.2 for iPhone and iPod Touch users. The features of 2.2 are:

• Enhancements to Maps
  - Google Street View
  - public transit and walking diretions
  - display address of dropped pins
  - share location via email
• Enhancements to Mail
  - resolved isolated issues with scheduled fetching of email
  - improved formatting of wide HTML email
• Improved stability and performance of Safari
• Podcasts are now available for download in iTunes application (over Wi-Fi and cellular)
• Decrease in call set-up failures and call drops
• Improved sound quality of visual voicemail messages
• Pressing the Home button from any Home screen takes you to the first Home screen
• Preferences to turn on/off auto-correction in Keyboard settings

» iPhone Firmware 2.2 released!

As stated on their blog, it seems that the guys from the iPhone Dev Team are very close now to the 3G software unlock. Hit the break to see the video.
» iPhone Dev Team News: The silicon chip inside her head…

Operator Softbank in Japan announced that they will ship a tv-tuner together with a extra battery charger with the iPhone 3G. The 1-Seg tv tuner will deliver the tv signal via Wi-Fi. For this to work you will need to insert a small receiver in your bag or clothing and you will be able to watch 3H non-stop tv.
» iPhone in Japan gets battery charger + Tv Tuner

After its release in Cydia 2 days ago, SBSettings has been updated to version 0.92, in this latest version there are many bugs that have been fixed. Hit the more button for the changes and screenshots.
» Cydia update – SBSettings 0.92

SBSettings is a BossPrefs replacement available in Cydia via the BigBoss source. It is a simple app and it doesn’t add an icon to the springboard. All you have to do is swipe the status bar and a box will slide down the screen with info about your iPhone and also thing in which you want to toggle. More info and screenshots inside.

» Cydia – SBSettings

Mophie has released its iPhone 3G Juice Pack, for those who don’t know how it works, the Mophie Juice Pack is a rechargeable lithium polymer battery in the form of a non-slip, soft grip case. It extends the time that you can use your iPhone 3G in these ways (additional hours):
» Mophie Juice Pack For iPhone 3G