iPhone OS 4.0 May Be Coming to Original iPhone 2G?

When you think back on the original iPhone 2G smartphone one wouldn’t immediately associate it with the latest iPhone operating system, mainly because the iPhone OS and handsets has moved on considerably since the first iPhone.

However apparently that isn’t about to stop a group if hackers from trying to deliver iPhone OS 4.0 to the original iPhone 2G handset of 2007 reports an article over on redmondpie, who gained this interesting bit of info from the guys over at ihelplounge.

As you are probably aware the original iPhone gained free firmware upgrades up to iPhone OS 3.1.3 after which Apple decided to halt further upgrade support so no iPhone OS 4.0 for the original iPhone.

But over at fittingstorm they are rewriting the iPhone OS 4.0 beta to deliver custom software which can run on iPhone 2G handsets. Apparently they have studied the architecture of previously released Apple firmware and looking to see how it differs with the iPhone 3G.

So there it is, maybe original iPhone 2G users have a ray of hope to cling onto if this isn’t a fake, and maybe we will see iPhone OS 4.0 hit the iPhone 2G sometime in the future, you can view a video of iPhone OS 4.0 Beta 3 in action (here) and we’ll keep you posted on any outcome.

Movies Now iPhone App Major Update: Check your local movie listings

Everyone loves movies we cannot get enough of them, well ‘Movies Now’ app has been out for a while but has had major updates, which you read more about below.

This app has been designed for the Apple iPhone and is totally free to download via iTunes or simply search your app store on your iPhone for ‘Movies Now’, this app allows you to buy apps online with support for the US and Canada (Movietickets.com).

Main Features Include: Browse a list of all the movies playing in your vicinity with just the touch of button, Purchase tickets in a simple 3-step process without leaving the app, Securely store your credit card on your device using a 4-digit passcode, Loyalty Card Support, View Purchase History.

You can find movies playing in local theatres, Top 10 US Weekend Box Office, Connect with Facebook Connect to share movie ratings and personal favorites with friends, Browse movies in an exquisite Poster View or a List View by either playing In Cinemas, Upcoming, Read synopses, cast list, run times & watch trailers and search for movies.

You can find cinemas via Built-In Google Maps (Only OS 3.0), Find cinemas in your vicinity using the iPhone/iPod Touch Core location feature, Search for cinemas by name or location and Add theaters to a favorites list for faster access.

Now we mentioned above that this app had a major update and this includes: Only OS 3.0+ Support – We are no longer supporting OS’s prior to 3.0. We want our users to take full advantage of the new features in the app based on latest OS, Fixes and stability improvements including a fix for OS2.2.1 iPod Touches ‘Crash on Launch’ issue, From now on we will add many features exclusive to the Premium Version of the app, Push Notifications in v1.2.1, Twitter Integration/Post Favorites, Ratings and Ticket Purchases to your Twitter Account and Improved Facebook Integration.

If you already have this app please send in your personal review and opinions, if you are still having problems we would like to know about them so we can let other readers know.

WWDC 2010: iPhone Fans “Won’t be Disappointed” says Jobs

It seems to be becoming quite a regular thing for iPhone Guru Steve Jobs to spend some of his time personally answering emails, with the latest being in response to being asked if there are any announcements forthcoming at WWDC 2010.

According to an article by Arnold Kim over on Macrumors, one of their readers, one Bryan Webster sent an email to the Apple chief asking if there would be any announcements at WWDC 2010 that would “blow Google out of the water.”

If the email reply is indeed from Steve Jobs, he replied in his usual short and concise manner and without any confusion…”You won’t be disappointed.”

Although it can never really be verified unless Mr Jobs comes out and says so, as proof the email is real Webster posted the email headers as well. So anyone got any ideas what Mr. Jobs may have to blow Google out of the water? iPhone specific search engine perhaps as reported (here)

Via electronista