Linux on the iPhone!

planetbeing has announced in the Linux on the iPhone blog that the Linux 2.6 kernel has been ported to Apple's iPhone platform, with support for the first and second gen iPhones as well as the first gen iPod touch.

While there are still many drivers are missing, the port is enough as a real alternative operating system running on the iPhone.

You can read more details, including videos, here.

iPhone firmware 2.2 gets QuickPwn and PwnageTool

From Engadget -

QuickPwn and PwnageTool have now both been updated to support firmware ver 2.2. But before you proceed, the iphone-dev team has a cautionary note: only use PwnageTool to unlock your iPhone 3g in the near future, not the easier-to-use QuickPwn.

iPhone-Dev Blog here.

Google Mobile App for iPhone, now with Voice Search

Mike LeBeau of the Google mobile team gives an overview of the new Google Mobile App for iPhone. The App lets you speak your queries without pushing any buttons, and also lets you do local searches without specifying your location.

Ocarina Surges To Top Paid iPhone App Position

From TechCrunch -

Smule's Ocarina has become the best selling app at the iPhone App store in just a little over a week after launch. The app, named after an ancient flute-like wind instrument, lets you play flute-like songs by blowing into the iPhone mic and hitting the virtual buttons. It also allows you to listen to what other Ocarina users are playing - social music, if you will. It is available for $.99.

Below is a video showing Tapion's Theme being played -

Searchme iPhone

Visual Search for the iPhone demo.

iMobileCinema: Play Flash Video in iPhone Safari

iMobileCinema is a powerful Safari plugin for playing internet videos on your iPhone or iPod touch.

Orb 2.0 brings live television streaming to iPhone

From jkOnTheRun

Orb, a remote streaming home media application that allows you to access and view various content from your Windows PC right on your iPhone/iPod Touch, is now available at the iTunes AppStore for $9.99. That means you can now listen to DRM-free music, watch videos, look at photos - anything either stored in your computer or available from it, including webcam feeds or live TV from a TV tuner card.

Pocket Jockey iPhone Game

"This is a fun new app for the iPhone that lets you compete in a horserace by bouncing up and down with your phone in your pocket. And you can whip the horse by slapping your behind."

The bacon iPhone sleeve: for discerning eyes only

From Engadget -

f you hunger for uniqueness, German artist and rising accessories star Antje has created the ultimate bacon sleeve to make your iPhone really stand out. It is available for only €25 (or around $31).

Product Order page here.

Logic3 intros i-Station Rotate iPod / iPhone dock

From Engadget -

Logic3 has introduced a unique iPhone dock, the i-Station Rotate unit. As its name suggests, it has a rotating mechanism that lets you adjust your iPod/iPhone to suit your screen format. Beyond that it comes with the usual set of features - a video output for some larger screen viewing, a 3.5mm line-in jack to accommodate non-Apple devices, a remote control, and accommodations for four AA batteries. Available January for $130.

Incase Power Slider battery case for iPhone 3G

From BB Gadgets -

Incase will be releasing a new version of their popular Slider case for the iPhone with an integrated battery inside. Called the "Power Slider", the new case has built-in five LED power level status lights and a pass-through port.

Product Page here.

Newber App Offers a Second Line for your iPhone

From Chip Chick -

Newber is an all-in-one call management app for the iPhone that works like Grand Central by providing you with one number that can be forwarded to your mobile phone, home number, or office phone. But it goes further by allowing you to return calls using your central number, keeping your other numbers private.

Newber costs $5 a month and 2 cents per minute.

Demo videos here.

Apple 3G iPhone Travel Charger $8.99 only

eforcity has a weekly special on travel charger for the Apple 3G iPhone for only $8.99 with free shipping.

Order page here.

Gizmodo's 20 Essential iPhone Apps

Gizmodo has compiled a list of apps that many of its staff actually use on a regular basis. If you have a new iPhone or iTouch just waiting to be filled up, or you feel like you may be missing some essentials in your collection, you may want to check out the list here.

Google to add voice search to Iphone

From The Inquirer -

Google has reportedly released its voice-based Google searching to the Iphone App Store. The service allows you to simply speak out loud to your phone instead of typing in what you are looking for and is able to distinguish when you are asking the phone to search or when you are on a call. Search results will include local information when relevant, taking advantage of the in-built AGPS locator.

iPhone 2.2 Release Just 10 Days Away

From Gizmodo -

Per iPhone Hellas, the iPhone OS 2.2 update will be available on November 21. The new feature list remains unchanged from the previous beta versions, but since there were a few major additions to iPhone OS 2.2 beta 2 that weren't in beta 1 there may yet be some surprises in stored for us.

Loopt iPhone Commercial

SMule: Ocarina for iPhone [Zeldarian]

Meizu's M8 iPhone Clone To Hit US Shores by Christmas Eve

From Gizmodo -

The iPhone clone Meizu M8 will be on sale in China no later than the 30th of this month, with Wi-Fi disabled as per China's legal requirements. A fully-enabled version will then be made available in India, followed by Europe, Hong Kong and finally the US by December 24. Price will start at $350 for the 8GB and $420 for the 16GB.

iPhone with Keyboard

Qik for the iPhone