And the cat and mouse game continues. Last Tuesday, Apple released the latest version of the iPhone OS 3.1.3 (7E18). This was an unexpected release, since a lot of people were hoping for the 3.2 version which is on the new iPad.
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You can try to beat them, or you can go ahead and join them. Say you’ve gotten your hands on an unlocked iPhone, and you want to use it on the T-Mobile USA network. If you’re simply using the iPhone to make calls and SMS, then usually all you need is to pop in your T-Mobile SIM card and you’re good to go. However, if you want to access the Internet and use MMS, you’ll need to enter the settings for T-Mobile. This guide is for iPhone OS 3.0 and above.
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Having used an iPhone for the past 2 years, I have been asked many times by various people about the necessary settings for the iPhone. If you’re simply using the iPhone to make calls and SMS, then usually all you need is to pop in your SIM card and you’re good to go. However, if you want to access the Internet and use MMS, you’ll need to enter the settings for your operator.

Note that if you have an iPhone which your bought from your mobile operator, and you’re still using that mobile operator, then this doesn’t apply to you. If you have an unlocked iPhone (legally or otherwise) and you wish to use a different mobile operator, then this guide is for you. This guide is for iPhone OS 3.0 and above.
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I’m not much of a gamer, but this year I’ve played more games than the past few years combined … thanks to the iPhone. The variety, quality and power of iPhone games never cease to amaze me. These are 5 games that have occupied my (otherwise productive) time in 2009. All 5 games are playable on the iPhone and iPod touch, cost no more than $5 each and should make people really notice the iPhone OS as a solid games platform.
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