Lifehacker.com has published a simple and easy-to-understand tutorial on how users can install third-party applications on the Apple iPhone. If you're an iPhone owner looking to get a taste of iPhone homebrew, then this might just be the tutorial you're looking for.

The first step in the tutorial involves "jailbreaking" the iPhone. This process allows users to proceed with the installation of third-party applications. Mac and Windows users have to use different software to do this, with the former using AppTapp Installer and the latter using iBrickr. Of course, these aren't covered by your iPhone's warranty, so it's strictly a "do this at your own risk" thing.

The tutorial not only includes the basic how-to it also lists a few of the more useful iPhone applications currently available. You can also check out a few of the third-party iPhone applications we've covered in the past by clicking here. You can check out the full tutorial by clicking on the Read link below.