Looking for a fast, convenient way to block calls and hide messages from a certain annoying someone on your Apple iPhone? Then homebrew developer Rikk's application, Psyl v0.31, is the homebrew for you, making the entire messy deal of blacklisting numbers an easy and painless affair. All the details in the full article.

Ever had problems trying to remember all your iPhone's and iPod Touch's settings? We're letting you know about the release of TimeCapsule, a homebrew application that allows you to back up and restore whatever settings you have on your handhelds' apps. Details are available in the full article.

We're letting the readers know that developer iPhone homebrew developer">weisms has recently updated the iSMS homebrew to version 1.0 RC1.

The latest release for this native SMS app for your iPhone includes a new blacklist feature, among other new features. Details on its functions are in the full article.

Download: iSMS v1.0 RC1

The latest iPhone firmware update, 1.1.3, has proved to be so useful it even unbricked iPhones. But there's also something new in store for SMS addicts as well: increased SMS limit and two-finger touch typing. More details await in the full article!

Want some more functionality out of your iPhone? Then all you need to do is sync that bad boy up with iTunes to download the totally-free and totally-awesome iPhone software update 1.1.3. Check out what features you'll be filling your gadget with in the full article.

The leaked iPhone firmware 1.1.3 video has been confirmed true by both Gizmodo and Natetrue, the creator of the iBrickr. In addition, new information regarding the firmware has been revealed including some of the features that it possesses.

Want to know more? The full video and more information on the Leaked iPhone Firmware 1.1.3 can be found in the full article.

 Here's a little something for iPhone owners, at least if you're looking to enhance your phone's text messaging capabilities. Developer Shawn.Chain has recently released weisms, a homebrew that functions as a native SMS application for your choice Apple phone. More details on this app are available in the full article.

Download: weisms v1.0

iPhoneSIMfree, the pay-per-unit-license solution to satisfy iPhone unlocking needs, appears to resolve the bricking of iPhones resulting after Apple's official software update. Gizmodo reports that the software solution could be used alone and not even need the TurboSIM card to call, send SMS, and mail over your non-AT&T service.

How's that for a keeper? iPhoneSIMfree creators previously made it known to the iPhone community, especially their customers, that their solution would still work despite the obvious concern over Apple's recent update announcement and talks of possible bricking.

Confirming all fears, the solution also can run without the need for the TurboSIM solution, simply by re-activating your iPhone coupled with your favorite service SIM and softwares Independence or iBrick.

In addition, it appears people behind the software unlocker claim that if you decide to downgrade your iPhone software, it will proceed to do so without locking out your non-AT&T SIM. So backing down to Apple software version 1.0.2 should be easy. The creators also have announced new changes to their software, such as:

• A free unlock that will work with version 1.1.1 for those who have successfully upgraded (or successfully re-locked and upgraded) yet cannot unlock. The solution is currently in testing phase.
• Downgrading the baseband, so that users may unlock their v1.0.2 iPhones when previously restored from v1.1.1 to v1.0.2.

After a long period of wondering when they'll get a taste of Apple's hottest pie, UK finally gets the iPhone through O2, and will be launched in the UK for a reasonable price of GBP 269 or US$ 537 (VAT-inclusive).

While UK will not be able to enjoy 3G service from O2 (as advertised in a rumored leaked ad from German T-Mobile), the UK telecom service will provide free WiFi usage for O2 iPhone customers through 7,500 hotspots in UK.

If you're living in the UK and interested in getting an iPhone, then this pricing information will come in handy: there will be three payment plans for the O2's iPhone service:

• GBP 35 (US$ 70) - 200 voice minutes, 200 SMS
• GBP 45 (US$ 90) - 600 voice minutes, 500 SMS
• GBP 55 (US$109) - 1,200 voice minutes, 500 SMS

You also need to know that the iPhone's EDGE service will cover only 30% of the UK upon launch.

Once you're decided on getting one, you can drop by any of 1,300 participating Carphone Warehouse outlets to talk with a resident iPhone "expert".

Is this a sign of good things to come? A German T-Mobile ad was leaked, indicating a new iPhone variant soon to hit European shores: an iPhone with 16GB of storage and 3G-level 3.6 Mbps internet connection, with both HSPDA and UMTS that is mostly native to Europe.

The price tag for the new iPhone is a bit...pricey, however. Compared to the recent iPhone price cut - US$ 399 for the 8GB model - the 16GB model with 3G internet access is set to be priced at 499 Euros, or US$ 687, which is a tad more expensive.

According to the ad, T-Mobile will offer three rate plans for potential new iPhone users in Europe (in Germany, at least), named L, XL, and XXL. L offers 200 minutes and 100 SMS messages, costing 50 Euros per month (or US$ 69). XL gives 300 minutes for only 60 Euros (US$ 83) while XXL lets subscribers go crazy with 400 minutes of calls for US$ 96.

Of course, this is only a "leaked" ad, so it may be best if you take this with a grain of salt. However, with Apple already promising a formal iPhone launch in Europe for this year's last quarter, this may really be it.