Ok, since the latest scare regarding the iphone being hijacked by a series of invisible text messages, the update to version 3.0.1 was mandatory.
iphone bios ver. 3.0.1
Apparently, malicious code could be sent to the iphone via text messages, and all the rightful owner sees is a short message with a white square. More details in this detailed article.
The bios update is a bulky 240 MB download and you download it via the usual itunes channel. It will, as usual, back up the current contents of the iphone and then go through the loops of installing and resetting the iphone. It took less than 15-20 minutes including the download time for me, but it was time well worth it. Highly recommended for all iphone 3G and iphone 3GS owners.
Now, onto something lighter (after all, it’s august). I have been playing a lot with these free apps for the iphone, and i like them very much. These are not the only free and fun apps residing in my iphone, but they are the ones that keep me busy all the time. Note that all links open in itunes app store:
- paper toss. What you get when you bring together a waste bucket, a desktop fan, and a piece of paper rolled up like a ball: Paper toss. Cleverly simple in principle, all you have to do is throw the paper in the bucket taking care of the wind coming from the fan. Wind speed and direction varies, but mission remains the same: throw the paper in the bucket. Now, this game has some hidden treasures: try to throw the paper way off-target so that it hits the cubicle next to you and you’re gonna hear from the guy trying to work while you goof off. The game has three levels of difficulty (easy, medium, and hard) and promises several hours of productivity of doing … nothing. Beware, if you lose a paper toss, your streak gets erased and you go back to zero (0).
paper toss game image
wild west pinball iphone app
wild west pinball. This is an application for the pinball afficionados with a touch of wild west flare. It includes a bank heist, a gold digg mine, a “kill-dirty-harry” shootout among other things. It has traps on each side of the controls and requires pretty good dexterity and coordination especially when the ball comes tumbling down the middle. This is aslo a free app. I would have liked better controls, but this is a great app all around.
toobz free iphone app
toobz this is the free version of the same app and offers only five levels. It is a puzzle like game and you got to build a network of interconnected water tubes just before time runs out and water is spilled. The paid apps sells for EU€0.79 and offers more levels than the free version.
trains iphone app
And finally, the one iphone app I paid to download and get addicted to it:
trains a train dispatcher like application in which you control the switches in a yard and have to steer the incoming trains through their destinations and safely out of the yard. It features three levels: basic, advanced, and insane, and it’s got me addicted. I would have liked separate top score lists based on level but that’s ok. I got it when it retailed for only EU€0.79 but now it is sold for €1.59.
I also got an invitation to review this iLight Farts paid app, but did not get around to doing so yet.
So, there you have it. Updated iphone and a bunch of fun apps to spend your time.
Enjoy,
I.
PS. If you like any other free (preferably) or not-so-expensive apps, please drop me a line.
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