Now I’m sorry that there are no updates on the 2G Jailbreak but the situations remains, as Dev-Team Blog says:
iPod Touch 2G (New iPod Touch)
Sorry, no support at this time, but Redsn0w is being actively researched and developed.
I did this a while back and thought it was about time to give it another run. Here is a list of my Apps for my 2G iPod Touch and the reason I have them. Here they are:
iEphemeris Lite – Now, this app most of you will find absolutely no use for. . . it shows you the different moon cycles. But for photographers like me its perfect.
Facebook – A must have for all those who have a facebook.
SnatchTest – A cool app that allows you to use your iPod Touch as a mouse pad for your PC or laptop.
MagicPad – An app similar to “Notes”. But it also has cut and paste options. Works nice for To Do lists.
Discover – This app allows you to transfer videos, music, and such to your iPod via wireless Internet. Used when you don’t feel like syncing.
Google – Links you to all the Google apps available for your iPod Touch.
Eureka - Kina cool, just like a wiki search app.
iTranslate – A translator app . . . what else.
STAT ICD-9 / Conversions / Cambio -all conversion apps that come handy every now and then.
Last.fm / Pandora – Music apps.
i.TV / Flixster – Movie information and tv channel information.
WiFinder – Hooks you up to any WiFi in the area that is not password protected.
Remote – Lets you control your iTunes through your iPod.
Night Stand - If you have a dock or charger this is a cool clock.
Fake-A-Call – An app that allows your iPod to act as an iPhone. . . but only for the wildly oblivious.
PocketDyno – an app that measures your horse power, acceleration, speed, etc. of you car while driving. Not super accurate but pretty interesting nonetheless.
Seadragon – probably the only cool thing Microsoft has released for the App store. Check it out.
IQTest – does just that.
Zippo Lighter – Nice for concerts.
tChess Pro – the only expensive item on my iPod Touch. A really sweet Chess App.
Sudoku 101 – this Sudoku app allows you to use Chinese characters.
TapDefense - Line wars! A sweet game!
Cube – A fun single player shoot ‘em up game. Takes time to get used to though.
LightBike – Fun multiplayer game.
BeerPong – actually not that bad.
These are some of the apps I have found interesting. What are yours?
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T-Mobile just released G1
Featured Google Products integrated on the G1:
- Google Search (Obviously), but its “OneTouch” which puts the Google Search just one Touch away from your home page.
- Maps which supports StreetView
- Youtube
- Gmail
- Calender
- Talk
- Contacts
- One Great thing about all of these apps is the seamless movement between them. They are all very well integrated. Kudos to Google for that.
How does it compare to the iPhone:
Although the iPhone is currently a much better phone in regards to Apps, Appearance, Speed… and pretty much everything else, it is not as open to adjustment as the G1. Apple allows people to submit Apps but allows for no real open-sourcing. The G1, on the other has the potential to flourish over time. The Visuals are currently OK. The Zooming is awkward and slow. Color not as vibrant. Speed just does not match up… yet… give it time and it will become the iPhones greatest competitor!
With its Flip-out Keyboard it may have a easier learning curve but all that constant flipping may get annoying. It also houses some extra buttons and has a smaller screen than the iPhone. Yet its the cheap and the to-be popular alternative.
PRICE:
- $179
- Two-year contract with T-Mobile.
T-Mobile:
- The Android Market (T-mobile download Store) is offering free downloads to G1 owners 90 days after the purchase.
- Existing T-Mobile users can place their orders online Today.
- T-Mobile to offer two data plans
- $25 with unlimited data with some messaging allowance or
- $35 with unlimited data and messaging.
- -These are really really cheap compared to iPhone. Another Pro.
- Sim Card
- Reads Word, pdf, excel file types (but not Exchange)
- Available on 3G networks, but T-Mobile has very few of these where as iPhone has a ton. But give it awhile and T-Mobile will most likely catch up.
- Also available outside 3G
- NO SKYPE SUPPORT
- Will not feature desktop sync! Will sync online with Gmail, Yahoo!, Microsoft and AOL mail!
Sweet Stuff:
- ShopSavvy is awesome! Just line up a camera with just about any bar code, wait one second, and you will be able to check that items price just about anywhere:
- online stores
- stores in the area
- even make wish list and send them to your friends
Google’s phone will also introduce some cool other apps like:
- EcoRio - your own personal Global Warming Records Monitor
- BreadCrumbz – Make your own map off the beaten path
- the Amazon Mp3 Store! – down them directly
- Locale – Customize your GPS like never before
The G1 will launch across the UK in early November with Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and the Netherlands expecting a launch date in Q1 of 2009.
