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The new version of the Dev team’s iPhone pwnage tool is out. Version 1.1 adds some new features and takes care of some existing problems. It fixes 1.1.4 edge settings; as well as adding custom package support, custom logo support, and auto delete of BootNeuter.app.

For those who don’t have the pwnage tool, you can get it here. If you do have the tool, all you have to do is auto-check for updates and update the software. It is as easy as opening the program. Please also note that this software only works on a Mac. Windows users will have to look elsewhere.

[via iPhoneworld]

IPhone Development team RipDev has found a way to activate the included Screenshot utility that’s hidden inside of every iPhone.

The method involves editing a .plist file located in “/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/com.apple.springboard.plist” and restarting your iPhone. Just by holding the Home button and toggling the mute button, you’ll take a screenshot which will be promptly added to your camera role. For those of the faint of heart, an App called “Apple Screenshot Enabler” sets everything up and is available from the Installer source “http://repository.ripdev.com”.

Via: TUAW

iPhone jailbreaking superstar Zibri has just released the latest version of his popular iPhone jailbreaking software. Prior to this release, ZiPhone (for 1.1.4) was only available to “early donators and sponsors.” Zibri suggests that if you restore to 1.1.4 (don’t update) before jailbreaking, everything should work smoothly. We’ve used ZiPhone on past firmware versions successfully, so there’s no reason this one shouldn’t work perfectly. However, Zibri may have waited a bit too long before releasing the 1.1.4 jailbreak- there are already several other jailbreaking and unlocking options for 1.1.4.

Link: ZiPhone

USAToday takes a close look behind the driving force of the iPhone’s pseudo GPS function and the technology needed to accurately pinpoint a user.

Before using the less accurate method of Cellular Triangulation, the iPhone if on Wi-Fi uses data from SkynetSkyhook. Skyhook works by tracking Wi-Fi access points and mapping them out to pin point a location

Via: Mac Rumors

When Installer first arrived on the scene, one of the most praised projects was a working version of Doom for the iPhone. The Application was far from done but such a monumental undertaking motivated developers to create games along with working emulators. The good news is Doom for the iPhone won’t be going the way of Duke Nukem Forever.

Stephen T recently took over development from Stepwhite and sent TUAW a video demonstrating the new control system implemented. While the games runs much smoother than previous builds and in Widescreen mode, using a finger to navigate may prove to be a hassle in a first person shooter, you might block out your aim and decrease response time.

Here’s hoping to a steady development because if it can’t run Doom, it ain’t worth buying…

Via: TUAW

A feature sorely lacking from the iPhone’s messaging Application is MMS (Multimedia Messaging System) support which even the most basic of bargain bin phones have. For the time being we are forced to rely on 3rd party Apps such as iSMS, a total overhaul to the default SMS Application. Another alternative lies in Apple’s Mail Application

The premise of MMS is being able to send Media to another handheld device such as music, short video clips or pictures. The iPhone is only capable of doing pictures and music (through Erica Sadun’s SendSong utility) sending since there is no native Application that allows video sending or a video camcorder. However, Mail can be used to send MMS messages alongside SMS. A little known hint, Cellular Carriers allow a cellular number to formatted as an email address (otherwise known as a SMS gateway) with the setup being