iPhoneArchive: iPhone

November 3, 2009

iPhone 3G and 3GS unlocked with blacksn0w

Master iPhone unlocker George Hotz aka GeoHot has done it again. Apparently the current iPhone 3G/3GS baseband has been successfully cracked and new unlock code titled blacksn0w will soon become available through the blackr1n jailbreak. [via iPhoneSchool]

Posted by Adam Flaherty | Nov 3, 2009 04:00 AM
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October 20, 2009

iPod-accelerometer-controlled dance floor lights

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John Boiles, he of the iPod-controlled RC car, also produced this sweet wirelessly controlled light dimmer, which he demonstrates in this video, controlling different sets of X-mas lights by shaking his iPod. See it work around 1:40, then be sure to check out the dance party at 2:40. The iPod is enclosed in the "law book" prop everyone is shaking around, together with their booties, while they rock out to vintage Bon Jovi, et. al.

Posted by Sean Michael Ragan | Oct 20, 2009 02:00 PM
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iPod-controlled RC car

More Dorkbot Austin goodness! John Boiles demonstrated this radio-controlled car steered using his iPod's built-in accelerometer via its built-in WiFi transmitter. All you have to do is tilt the iPod, and the car goes. It starts to move around 1:10.

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Posted by Sean Michael Ragan | Oct 20, 2009 09:00 AM
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October 17, 2009

Hacked iPhone API takes AR to the next level

From ReadWriteWeb:

An international team of computer scientists has created software that lets anyone perform on-the-fly analysis of live streaming video on the iPhone. Used alongside existing methods of displaying data on top of the camera's view, this new functionality signals a fundamental change in the kinds of Augmented Reality (AR) that iPhone developers can create. Existing AR apps, like Yelp, Layar, Wikitude and others display data on top of a camera's view but don't actually analyze what the camera sees. This new development changes that.

The video is pretty amazing. I can't wait to see where this tech goes from here...


Devs Hack iPhone API for True Augmented Reality

Posted by Gareth Branwyn | Oct 17, 2009 12:03 PM
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October 15, 2009

iPhone PS/2 keyboard interface with Arduino

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It's tricky getting a keyboard working with an iPhone. Why is that? Does Apple go out of their way to make the two incompatible? It sure seems like it. With such an awesome touch interface you'd think they'd have the keyboard thing figured out. Luckily there are folks like maker Ben Kurtz who go out of their way to scratch an itch. Using an Arduino Diecimila, breakout board, female PS/2 connector, and sundry components Ben has built an interface to connect a full-sized keyboard to his jailbroken iPhone. It's a bit circuitous, but it gets the job done using easily resourced parts.

How To Connect a PS/2 Keyboard to the iPhone
[via hackaday]

If you're interested in building a jailbreak-free keyboard interface for your iPhone, check out chapter 12 in iPhone Hacks.

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Posted by Adam Flaherty | Oct 15, 2009 04:00 AM
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October 14, 2009

Coffee sleeve iPhone stand

The onslaught of DIY iPhone stands continues. This time around we find ourselves in a cafe with a warm beverage and the need to watch BMX stunt videos. Luckily we remembered to bring along our nice utility scissors and the Barista was kind enough to include a cup sleeve with the drink. The overall execution and reuse of recyclables on this project should gain high marks for those keeping score at home.

Posted by Adam Flaherty | Oct 14, 2009 04:00 AM
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October 12, 2009

How-To: Make an easy iPhone alarm clock stand

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This has to be my favorite iPhone stand to date. Its simple one piece design is easy to fabricate and lays flat when not in use. Follow along with this Instructables as maker jonpoate steps through the process. [via lifehacker]

Posted by Adam Flaherty | Oct 12, 2009 04:00 AM
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Photoshop on the iPhone

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Adobe has released a version of their Photoshop.com Mobile app for the iPhone. It's not the full-featured professional software known for it's reality altering effects, but rather a slimmed-down version compatible with their photoshop.com service. You'll have the ability to perform basic operations on your images like crop, rotate, and flip. You'll also be able to do basic color correction and apply simple filters and effects.

After making personalized edits, users can upload photos from their iPhone to their Photoshop.com account to view and retrieve their images at a later time from any Internet-connected computer. In addition, Photoshop.com Mobile for iPhone provides the ultimate digital photo wallet, giving users access to their entire Photoshop.com library directly from their iPhone.

Posted by Adam Flaherty | Oct 12, 2009 02:00 AM
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October 7, 2009

iPhone headphone mod

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I've come across some pretty cool headphones, but most of them lack the mic and remote of the newer Apple earphones that come with the iPhone. This mod is pretty much what you'd expect, but sometimes a good visual cue helps trigger the creative process. In the accompanying video Andreas Ødegård walks through swapping out the inferior Apple drivers for a set of Sennheiser CX300 drivers from a broken pair. Not only does this create a superior product that could never be purchased in a store, but it re-uses something that would otherwise have been thrown out with the trash.

Posted by Adam Flaherty | Oct 7, 2009 04:00 AM
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October 6, 2009

Build iPhone apps with Flash

It would seem that Adobe has squeezed Flash onto the iPhone. It is not in its usual guise as a browser plugin, but rather as a method to build full-fledged apps downloadable from the iPhone App Store. This should come as good news to folks familiar with the popular content creation software. In one fell swoop Adobe has lowered the barrier of entry to developing for the iPhone.

Posted by Adam Flaherty | Oct 6, 2009 04:00 AM
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October 5, 2009

Wooden hand crank iPhone dock automata

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This wooden hand crank iPhone dock automata by Murtaza Lakdawala is equal parts form and function. Turn the crank and watch the gears mesh as the automata changes the iPhone's orientation from portrait to landscape.

[via Gizmodo]

Posted by Adam Flaherty | Oct 5, 2009 02:00 AM
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September 28, 2009

Notepod prototyping notepad

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If you're designing a user interface for an iPhone app the appropriately named NotePod seems like it would be perfect for knocking out a quick sketch. The full-scale die-cut 100pp pad features rounded corners and the familiar minimalist iPhone interface.

[via swiss-miss]

Posted by Adam Flaherty | Sep 28, 2009 02:05 AM
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September 24, 2009

Recumbent mobile media stand hack

If you've ever tried to watch a movie on your phone in bed then you'll definitely appreciate this free-standing phone stand hack from Andrew over at Recombu. There's never been an easier way to get your lazy on. Enjoy.

[via recombu]

Posted by Adam Flaherty | Sep 24, 2009 04:00 AM
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September 23, 2009

Heads-up iPhone AR navigation system

Tokyo-based Ubiquitous Entertainment has built the iPhone ARider, a portable head-mounted navigation prototype. It attaches to a standard bike helmet and is capable of delivering visuals via a Scalar Corporation T3-A retractable HMD. With the glut of AR apps hitting the market you'll likely see a lot more HMD projects showing up in the near future. If you know of or are working on an AR physical computing project and would like to share, please leave a comment.

21th Century "Chonmage" ARider [via zikkir]

Posted by Adam Flaherty | Sep 23, 2009 04:00 AM
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September 21, 2009

Foldable mobile device stand that fits in your wallet

If you've ever been stuck on a cross-country flight and needed something to prop up your mobile while you watched a movie, then you'll love this clever adjustable folding stand from the creator of the iPhone Paper Clip Stand. The design itself is ripe for modification. Laser-etched business cards anyone?

[via iPhone Atlas]

Posted by Adam Flaherty | Sep 21, 2009 04:00 AM
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September 16, 2009

Mobile Art and Code is November 6-8th in Pittsburgh

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Interested in the future of mobile computing? Have a killer application or art project that incorporates a wireless element, but don't know where to get started? Then you don't want to miss the Mobile Art && Code Symposium, which is taking place this November in Pittsburgh. Unlike traditional conferences, this one is aimed at anyone who has an interest in the subject, young and old. From their website:

ART && CODE is an event series and online community dedicated to the democratization of computer programming for artists, young people, and the rest of us.
This November 6-8, we continue our successful workshop/lecture series with MOBILE ART && CODE: Mobile Media and Interactive Arts - a symposium on the aesthetic and tactical potentials of mobile, networked and locative media. The three-day event will feature intimate, practical, arts-oriented programming workshops for popular mobile platforms (such as the iPhone, Android, Nokia S90, PBX telephony systems, and SMS hacking) along with an all-day series of free lecture presentations that contextualizes the use of these technologies in a variety of contemporary critical, artistic and design practices.

Conference registration is not yet open, but will be soon.

[photo by Golan Levin]

Posted by Matt Mets | Sep 16, 2009 01:00 PM
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September 14, 2009

Print and fold iPhone dock

Rachel at CRAFT posted up this nifty print-and-fold iPhone dock, easy and functional!

Posted by Becky Stern | Sep 14, 2009 09:00 PM
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LEGO rotating dock for iPhone/iPod touch

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Stephen "Doc" Combs of Bricks in my Pocket fame pieced together this fully functional LEGO rotating dock for an iPod/iPod touch. Besides watching video in landscape mode it's perfect for use with an alarm clock app.

As I began to create this little contraption I said to myself, "How could this be a bit cooler and more functional?" The answer was to make it a rotating dock so I could watch movies and apps in landscape mode.

[via hackaday]

Posted by Adam Flaherty | Sep 14, 2009 02:00 AM
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September 10, 2009

DIY windshield mounted dash cam

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Poking a hole in his commercial iPhone window mount with a Dremel tool was all it took for Tim Cox to be the proud owner of a brand new dash cam. Goes to show that not all good hacks need to be complicated. Sometimes all it takes is finding the right spot and poking a hole to see what's on the other side.

Posted by Adam Flaherty | Sep 10, 2009 04:00 AM
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September 9, 2009

iPhone robot mask

The folks over at recombu.com demonstrate a subtle finesse of low and high tech in this retro-futuristic iPhone robot mask tutorial.

If you're like the Recombu team then you'll often struggle to decide what to wear to a fancy dress party, but we think we've come up with a pretty nifty solution. Using an iPhone, the MouthOff app and some household goods we've created a robot mask.


[via Andrew Lim]


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Posted by Adam Flaherty | Sep 9, 2009 04:00 AM
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