Charlie Miller, Independent Security Evaluators researcher, and Collin Mulliner, a Ph.D. student at the University of Berlin, demonstrated during a Black Hat presentation that hackers can break into an iPhone via the SMS protocol to launch a denial-of-service (DOS) attack or take control of a victim’s phone.

“Its lots of fun to kick friends off the network, but it’s even more fun to own their phone,” Miller said, who demonstrated the exploits on both the iPhone and Android.

Google has already patched the vulnerability that Miller identified in Android and Apple has been working on a patch for the iPhone OS. An O2 spokesperson told BBC News that a patch would be available via iTunes on Saturday, though Apple has not confirmed that information. Miller told Ars that Apple has asked him to help test a patch, though that test hasn’t yet happened. Miller did confirm that the problem affects iPhone OS up to 3.0, and he suspects it also affects current 3.1 betas. Other phone operating systems would also need patched to the fix the problem.

“We always recommend our customers update their iPhone with the latest software, and this is no different,” the O2 spokesperson told the BBC.

The Apple iPhone hack stems from the manner in which the iPhone handles the SMS protocol, according to Miller. The flaw, if exploited, could shut off the smartphone, deface text or reconfigure keys. The DoS hack floods a victim’s iPhone with hundreds of text messages that essentially allow the hacker to keep owners off the network.

“Basically what happens, you send a bad SMS, you can’t use your phone,” Miller said Thursday. “Literally the phone is working, you just can’t press any of the buttons.”

When T-Mobile describes the myTouch 3G, it emphasizes its design focus on personalization, and how users can customize menus, wallpapers and icons and choose among more than 6,000 Android Market applications.

G1 delivers an extraordinary browsing experience. The G1’s browser comes with a clever multi-page window pane; it lets you surf multiple websites at the same time. Drag the page around with your finger to pan, or move from one link or textbox to another with the handy trackball positioned perfectly for your thumb. And don’t worry about waiting for pages to load. The G1 is equipped with 3.5G and Wi-Fi technology… seamlessly switching to always offer you the best connection.

Instant notification bar discretely alerts you of emails, text messages or IM sent your way. Whether you’re getting mail from Gmail™, another POP or IMAP account or receiving IMs from any of the most popular services, you’ll be alerted as soon as a new message comes in.

Make the G1 your G1 with instant access to Android Market™. The market is constantly updated with exciting new applications for your T-Mobile G1™. Download and install your favorite software, music or games and more. The fully customizable home screen lets you put all the tools and gadgets within your finger tips.

The MyTouch 3G will sell for $200 with a two-year service plan. It has a 3.2 inch touch-screen and a 3.2 megapixel camera that supports video for use with MMS.

Oxnard, CA – July 30, 2009 – Scosche Industries, an award-winning innovator of mobile electronics and iPod accessories, today announced availability of the new “Works With iPhone” and “Made for iPod” certified IDR350M (Increased Dynamic Range) noise isolating earphones for the iPhone 3GS, iPod shuffle (Gen 3), iPod touch (Gen 2), iPod nano (Gen 4) and iPod classic 120GB.

The IDR350Ms feature Scosche’s integrated tapLINE control technology that allows users to play/pause,  adjust volume, skip tracks, navigate playlists, record voice memos, activate the voice control feature, and answer/end calls without having to take their iPod or iPhone out of their pocket or bag.

This functionality is particularly useful for iPod shuffle Gen 3 users given that model’s lack of control buttons. The earphones compatibility with Apple’s new Voice Control Technology allows iPhone 3GS users to speak the name of a contact or say a phone number to place a call.  IDR350M users can say the name of a song to play a specific track, ask the iPhone what song is playing, or even ask the iPhone to play similar songs with the Scosche earphones.

The IDR350Ms also give users a chance to customize their earphones with six different interchangeable color caps to match their mood or color coordinate with particular outfit.

The Scosche IDR350M earphones are available now on www.Scosche.com for $49.99 MSRP, and will go on sale at several other fine retailers around the world in the coming weeks.

Scosche will also begin shipping the IDR350MD in August.  These darker models offer the same feature set and great sound as the IDR350M, and will be available at Apple stores across the country.

The phone will first become available in the U.S., and a U.K. launch will follow shortly afterward. Starting Oct. 22, U.S. consumers will be able to buy the G1 for $179. Users can subscribe to a limited data plan for $25 a month or $35 for unlimited data access.

The G1 will go on sale in the U.K. in early November and in other T-Mobile European markets in the first quarter of next year.

“We believe open will drive the future of the mobile Internet,” said Cole Brodman, chief technology and innovation officer at T-Mobile USA. “From garages to graduate schools, from small towns to big cities, we believe third parties will drive the innovation and future of the mobile Net, along with partnerships with carriers and key manufacturers.”

A demonstration of the phone showed a user flicking the screen to scroll through items, in much the same way people can use gestures to navigate the iPhone. The G1, however, also supports the “long press,” where a user holds a finger to the screen to open up a menu. For example, holding a finger on a photograph opens a menu offering options such as the ability to send the photo to someone else.

The phone includes a browser built on Webkit, the same technology that drives Apple’s Safari browser, said Andy Rubin, senior director of mobile platforms at Google, who is credited with leading the Android development. He called it “Chrome-light,” comparing it to the Chrome browser that Google recently introduced.

The T-Mobile G1

In a browser window, a user can drag a small box around the Web site and the content behind the box is magnified for easier viewing on the small screen.

The phone, which the executives referred to as “G1 with Google”, features many Google applications, including Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, Flickr and GTalk. It is also integrated with the Amazon MP3 store, allowing users to easily buy digital music, and it features the Android store where users can browse and buy new applications.

The phone also includes a dedicated search button. When users press it, a Google search bar pops up on the screen.

G1 users will be able to read Word, PDF and Excel documents but, initially at least, they won’t be able to sync Microsoft Exchange mail with the phone. “Currently there’s no Exchange compatibility, but that’s a perfect opportunity for a third-party developer,” Rubin said.

PORT WASHINGTON, NY – (August 26, 2008) - iLuv, the leader in innovative audio solutions, announces the iMM173, Hi-Fi Dual Dock Alarm Clock for your iPhone / iPod. The iMM173 will be available Worldwide in early September 2008 for an MSRP of $129.99 at J&R, Micro Center and Amazon.com and www.i-luv.com.

This Apple certified Dual Dock Alarm Clock for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 2G includes a multitude of features and functions.

Key Features:
•    Advanced user-interface (UI) with oversized LCD display 
•    Powerful 5W x 2 sound output with treble / bass control
•    jAura soundcell technology – enjoy your favorite tunes with top quality acoustic speaker sound and the properly proportioned mix of forward and backward sound waves
•    Auxiliary line input for any audio devices with 3.5mm jack
•    Daylight saving time switch
•    LCD dimmer 10 level control   

Dual Dock Capabilities:
•    Integrated universal dock for your iPhone / iPod
•    Charge two iPhones and/or iPods* at once 
•    Users can choose and play either of the two docked iPhones or iPods
•    Digital clock display with dual alarm clock featuring wake to iPhone / iPod, FM radio or buzzer options as well as a sleep to iPhone / iPod or FM radio function
 
Radio Functions:
•    FM stereo
•    PLL tuning digital tuning technology
•    Programmable presets for 8 radio stations
•    Remote control 

*Compatible with any iPod with dock connector (Excluding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation iPod)

“iLuv is very happy to present our first iPhone 3G Compatible Hi-Fi Dual Dock Alarm Clock,” said Robert Caputo iLuv Sales VP. “This truly is the latest technology for iPhone fanatics and we are proud to have passed all the Apple certification tests.”

For more information on product specifications as well as pricing and availability please visitwww.i-luv.com.

Because of it’s very thin & slim design it fits into almost all phone’s on the market and can also be easily removed again. It’s got Gold Immersion and makes perfect contact with the card and the socket at ALL times.

Cutting of your Operator’s SIM card is required but kept to a minimum.

This SIM unlock is a revolutionary do-it-yourself Plug & Play card for unlocking iPhone 3G without the risk of damaging the iPhone 3G or voiding it’s warranty.

This SIM unlock is inserted into the iPhone 3G in parallel with your Operator’s SIM card and enables you to use your card on phones locked to another provider..

No more Test-Point. No more opening phones.. No more waiting for logs.. No more Server delays & errors.. No more Cracks & illegal hackings.. No more damaged phones.. No more lost warranty because of phone modifications..

Los Angeles, CA – mophie gives more power to iPhone 3G fanatics everywhere with the all-new juice pack 3G™ battery extender. The mophie juice pack 3G comes ‘pre-charged’ and ready to go straight out of the package. The redesigned case houses a rechargeable lithium polymer battery within an ergonomic, comfort-grip case with a soft-touch, non-slip finish. The added “juice” gives consumers up to an additional 350 hours of standby time, 6 hours of talk time on 3G, 12 hours of talk time on 2G, 6 hours of Internet use on 3G, 8 hours of video playback, or 28 hours of audio playback. The juice pack™ ’s proprietary design provides short circuit, over-charge and temperature protection as well as smart power management. The juice pack™ also integrates a 4 LED ‘charge status’ indicator letting you know how much juice is left, and connects to your computer via USB passthrough – making it easy to simultaneously charge and sync your iPhone 3G.

“Since its debut, power users of the iPhone 3G have demanded a product that will boost battery life for extended on-the-go use” says Ross Howe, Sales and Product Development Director for mStation/mophie. “juice pack 3G delivers this exceptional battery enhancement while keeping the unique style and feel of the iPhone intact.”

The mophie juice pack 3G™ will be available online and in stores this September at an MSRP of $99.95. For more information mophie, please visit www.mophie.com. Mophie.com is currently taking entries to raffle off 10 free juice pack 3Gs when they ship this fall.

PORT WASHINGTON, NY – (July 29, 2008) – iLuv, the leader in innovative audio solutions, announces today the immediate availability of new iPhone 3G Cases including a variety of styles ranging from Silicone and Acrylic to Clear Crystal and Two-Tone Silcone. The new iPhone 3G cases range from $12.99 to $24.99 MSRP. All products are available at www.i-luv.com

“iLuv is very proud to be one of the first to market with cases made for the new iPhone 3G. Our new line of cases offers a variety of options for the iPhone 3G power user to keep their investment protected from day to day wear and tear” says Howard Kim, the Marketing Manager for iLuv.

Radura Case Now Available for iPhone, iPod Touch, Nano(3G), and Classic

Los Angeles, CA – May 13th, 2008– Today, mStation/mophie announces the availability of the new Radura case for iPhone, iPod Touch, Nano(3G), and Classic.  The Radura’s clear polycarbonate design covers all scratchable surfaces on the iPod/iPhone, while conveniently freeing up all connectors, click wheel, and touch screen.  The end result is maximum protection without having to conceal the beautiful design of the iPhone/iPod.  The Radura is also compatible with the mophie Ratchet belt clip swivel and the mophie Run armband, allowing users to enjoy their media on-the-go.  The Radura for iPod Nano and Classic comes packaged with 3 silicone inserts(black, pink, and green) which act as shock absorbers and also glow in the dark for added visibility.

“With Radura, we’ve achieved a really great balance of, simple, clear design and strong protection” says Ross Howe, Sales and Product Development Director for mStation/mophie.  “Now, owners of all types of iPods and iPhones have a strong, sensible case that offers maximum protection, without sacrificing the unique aesthetics of Apple’s products”

The mophie Relo Radura is available now online and in stores at an MSRP of $20.  For more information on mStation or mophie, please visit www.mstation.com or www.mophie.com

mStation is consistently praised for its ability to create quality audio products with sleek, industrial design. mStation recently acquired mophie, an iPod accessory company with a wide array of award-winning cases.  Their products can be found in Apple Specialist Stores and major retailers across the country and in select retail outlets in both Canada and Mexico.

Quake 3 has been ported to work on the iTouch and iPhone. The game uses the accelerometer for character control and the touchscreen for shooting. You can even game using the WIFI connection and have a full on battle, hmm i can just imagine a bunch of iPhone users at StarBucks battling it out. No word on release date but you can see in the video that the graphics are pretty good.