As yet more unsanctioned apps emerge to unlock and jailbreak iPhones, Apple and a digital rights group fight ongoing battle over the issue.
Code that will unlock and “jailbreak” the iPhone 3G and early versions of the iPod Touch is available now on the Internet from a group of hackers known among the iPhone OS community for releasing such applications.

In a recent post at its blog, the so-called iPhone Dev Team writes that, “redsn0w is an easy to use, multi-platform, multi-device jailbreaking and unlocking (iPhone 2G only) tool for the iPhone 2G (original iPhone), the iPhone 3G (but not the 3GS) and also the iPod touch (first and second generation). Currently it is available for Windows and Mac OS X.”
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Using your handset’s internet connection, you can interact with friends on Skype, MSN Messenger, Google Talk, ICQ, SIP, Twitter, Yahoo!, AIM and make your very own fring by adding fringAdd-ons.
Fring said:
Following Apple’s last week release of the iPhone 3.0 software update, we’re happy to announce that fring now supports the brand new iPhone 3.0 firmware , including the new iPhone 3Gs. What does it require of you!? Absolutely nothing! The version is already on your phone, ready for you to enjoy, with Apple’s latest and bestest yet.
[Thanks: http://www.iphoneuserguide.com]