Pimp out your iPhones with the latest version of the homebrew application vWallpaper. Its latest build, version 0.93, includes some neat features to help improve the video ringtone functions inserted in the previous release. Find out what the new changes are by clicking on the "read more" link found below.

 Skrew's back and he's got a new addition to his iPhone homebrew application, vWallpaper. This one's version 0.9, and he's duly now enabled you iPhone users to use your videos as ringtones. Cool, eh? Find out more after the jump.

In this day and age, both people and gadgets need to constantly upgrade themselves in order to remain effective. In the case of the PS3, Sony has announced that the BD-LIVE system software update (in the form of PS3 FW v2.20) will include many new options. Among these are certain interactive Blu-ray movie features that users can play around with. If this sounds exciting to you, all you have to do is to turn to the full article after the jump. More details await you there.

Want to jailbreak your iPhone but still scouting for other solutions? You may want to check out Drakenza's iDemocracy, a tool that lets you jailbreak your iPhone and give it extra wallpapers, ringtones and 1.1.2 support. More info in the full article!

Download: iDemocracy v2.0
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Don't want to pay for installing a ring tone for your iPhone? Do you already have the perfect iPhone ring tone but you just can't install it? iPhoneRingToneMaker is just the thing for you.

Just as the name says, the iPhoneRingToneMaker makes ringtones for your iPhone. Great googlymooglies, is it true? What does it do exactly? It installs any mp3 file format from your PC to your iPhone as a ring tone. It is also a ring tone manager so it can delete the ring tone just as easily. You can also use the mp3 file for your mp3 alarm clock.

The developers assure us that there is no risk in using the application as it does not mess with the iPhone's programming in any way. All it does is transfer music files from your PC to your ring tone library in your iPhone. There are no extra fees aside from the purchase of the application.

iPhoneRingToneMaker is available for US$ 9.95. Check out the read link after the jump to purchase.

Thanks to Tunji Afonja from Efiko Software for the tip.

The Apple iPhone finally launches on June 29, and while a lot of things have been said about the features that it will have, let's take this moment to look at the things that it won't have. Here's a list of newly-confirmed features that the iPhone will not have packed into its sleek and stylish case from gadget news site Gizmodo.

• Songs as Ringtones
• Games
• Any flash support
• Instant Messaging
• Picture messages (MMS)
• Video recording
• Voice recognition or voice dialing
• Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Streaming (A2DP)
• One-size-fits-all headset jack (May have to buy an adapter for certain headphones)

This list raises quite a few questions. Earlier this year, video game companies such as Namco and Electronic Arts have confirmed that they are in talks with Apple about putting their games on the iPhone. While it is possible that these deals fell through, it is also quite possible that game support - as well as other features - will be added to the phone via later updates.

Brooktown High: Senior Year is obviously targeted at a younger audience. It wouldn't be surprising to know then that video game developer Backbone Entertainment decided to house the title's official web page over at community site MySpace. Like every single official site, "MySpace.com/BrooktownHigh" will have information, trailers, and screenshots on a regular basis.

Since it's on myspace already, Backbone decided to make it as interactive as possible. By adding Brooktown High as a friend on your own journal, you are entitled to a shot at a sweepstakes where you can win various prizes like games and letterman jackets among others.

Aside from this, each character from the game will have his/her own sub-blog where you can get to know them more. Content on these pages will depend on the different characters. This is quite important if you want to progress in this dating simulation title as hints on how to date them in-game will be revealed every now and then.

Other content are also available on the main journal such as wallpapers, IM Buddy Icons, mobile content like ringtones as well as phone resolution wallpapers. Brooktown High: Senior Year will be available this coming May 22.

Hudson Entertainment, Hudson Soft's North American arm, announced today that it has partnered with TVT Records to release ringtones based on TVT's extensive catalogue of artists which span genres as diverse as hiphop, rock, and pop.

"We're extremely delighted to add the TVT stable of talented artist and divergent hip-hop tracks to our already substantial library of compelling ringtones," said Mike Samachisa, COO of Hudson Entertainment. "Hudson Entertainment continues to position itself as a leading distributor of new mobile content by supporting and signing new artists, as well as providing additional channels for artists to reach their fan base through premium mobile content."

This new partnership will bring a deep lineup of hit tracks from TVT to mobile phones as master ringtones, including such top billboard hit tracks as Lil Jon's "Snap Yo Fingers", Ying Yang Twins' "Dangerous", Lumidee's "She's Like The Wind" and Pitbull's "Ay Chico."

The TVT ringtones are currently available on The Source Masters application and are available on major carriers. There are already 65 TVT tracks available on The Source Masters application, and new tones will be launched simultaneously when TVT Records releases the perspective albums throughout the year.

 

If you haven't had enough iPhone news and details, then we've got some more for you. German Mac site, Macwelt, was able to squeeze in some more iPhone details from Apple. The details ranges from the technical aspects (such as, where would the OS be stored?) to the more shallow bits (could my iTunes songs be used as ringtones?). Well here are some of the bits we have found.

On the issue of where the OS is gonna be stored. The Macwelt article mentioned that the OS would be stored alongside your music, but fret not, because Apple says that it will just occupy one half of a gigabyte. So you still have 3.5 or 7.5 GB room for your pics and music.

Apple would also have the final word as to what software would be installed on the iPhone. Also, you will not be able to purchase some iTunes Store goodies directly from your iPhone. Probably, Apple and Cingular didn't see eye-to-eye about this issue.

Now, the mind bugging question still remains unanswered, "would I be able to use my iTunes song as a ringtone?" The answer my friend, is no. You cannot use them as you alarm clock tones as well. Aww...that's too bad. In the Macwelt interview, they also found out that Apple will not let users use VoIP on the iPhone.

The German site also squeezed this particular info about plugins. Apple says that there will be as many enabled plugins as possible and Flash and Java will be enabled.

Hmm, I don't know about you but I'm still pretty bummed about that iTunes-ringtone tidbit. To read the interview, click on the read-link below for a Google-translated version.

When the mobile portal for Halo was released even prior to the Xbox 360 version, it felt like there's a problem in there somewhere. The mobile version, for purposes of discussion, will be updating users with different goodies such as wallpapers, ringtones, game tips and even Xbox Live statistics. Yeah, it felt like there was a crack somewhere but we didn't think it would come to a lawsuit action.

French developer In-Fusio has always claimed that the portal is a prelude to a full mobile game. Then one thing lead to another (it all happened behind closed doors) and now the developer believes that Microsoft Corporation has been ignoring their efforts on purpose. In-Fusio, in their petition, maintained:

Microsoft has thwarted In-Fusio's efforts to develop Halo under the agreement. Indeed, in the last 11 months, Microsoft has approved no fully developed In-Fusio game designs - ignoring and then refusing to accept In-Fusio's game design concepts with little or no explanation and leaving In-Fusio little basis to revise its concepts to obtain Microsoft's approval.

Furthermore, with that in mind, In-Fusio withheld their second of four US$ 500,000 payment to Microsoft. They are seeking damages and injunction on the publishing giant. Microsoft, on the other hand, has yet to make a move or issue an official statement.