Apple’s iPhone has been the subject of the media and tech forums for the past two or so years it has been in the market. Maybe because of the fact that no other phone looks as sexy as it does (sort of like the Motorola Razr craze of 2007-2008). In any case, iPhone team has to always be on top of its game as BlackBerry is about to release the BlackBerry Storm, the company’s answer to the iPhone. HP also has its own version of an iPhone terminator with a touch screen line of the iPaq Smart Phone. iPhone and friends better watch out and fork out more tools for the iPhone or else.

So how is the iPhone doing these days? Are there latest iPhone updates that will keep the loyal customers loyal? Here are some of the latest iPhone updates that will either hit or miss the iPhone consumer’s pallet.

First, H2O audio has released a very unique item for divers, swimmers and basically water crazy consumers of the iPhone. The people behind H2O made waterproof headphones and arm bands for the iPhone that can withstand water pressure up until 3.6 meters. It even has a touch screen window so you can operate your iPhone to the fullest while under water.

Second, you can now include fring to your iPhone. This third party app will let you to instant message your contacts in YM, Skype, MSN, Google Talk, Twitter, ICQ among others while on the go. Talk about being connected 24/7. No need to say “BRB” to your pals.

Third, you can now make the iPhone a versatile pocket personal computer with a huge number of useful applications available in the App Store. These applications are the latest iPhone updates that may sell very well to those who use the iPhone beyond mere communicating and beyond playing music.

Fourth, for those always on the go that regular iPhone cases are not working, Case-Mate made an “electrolastic” membrane protector that will enclose your iPhone to protect it from mishaps like scratches, nicks and others. All the while still making the iPhone’s screen very accessible. Perfect for the outdoorsy people.

Fifth, for the Facebook fanatics out there, a latest version of the Facebook application for iPhone was released. The sleeker looking updated application now looks more like the computer version. This third party app has a better notification system, better search tool, a mini-feed and it also has a photo tagging option among other features.

Sixth, another application that will make iPhone users wild is the iBluSky. This application allows one to cut and paste or copy and paste items, topics, pictures on your iPhone! Makes emailing a whole lot faster.

Seventh, for work buffs, a great iPhone application now available is the Spreadsheet. The name of the application may not be too exciting but it finally allows one to create spreadsheets of the iPhone and then open it to your PC at home in MS Excel. It still has its bugs according to some users but it’s a start.

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With the new emergence of the 4th generation of peer to peer file sharing networks, there are many new capabilities to make your file sharing a more adventurous. For example, not only can the 4th generation of peer to peer file sharing clients still operate in the old fashion to allow you to download almost any type of file, but you can also live stream.

Let’s take a look at the live streaming aspects of the 4th generation of peer to peer file sharing clients. Let’s say that everyday, you favorite television show comes on at the same time. No let’s continue with this hypothetical scenario. Let’s also say, that around the world, there are many others who love that same television show, but can no longer get it on their television in their area. You can then simply plug your cable into that unused video input card, and simply stream that television show around the world with simplicity and ease thanks to the 4th generation of peer to peer file sharing clients. To take it a step further, you could run the output of your stereo into the input on the soundcard of you computer and stream your favorite radio station.

Now I am in no way condoning the use of the peer to peer file sharing protocols for illegal purposes, but as a hypothetical situation, I have included these basically as an example for you. The people on the other end, could then tune into these streams just like watching a TV channel or tuning in a radio station on their home receiver.

The concepts of tree structures no longer exist in the 4th generation of peer to peer file sharing networks, as they have all converted over to the bit torrent network’s style of swarm structures in the file sharing networks. This makes the ease of sharing simpler and more cross compatible.

But the question now is, “what client should you choose?” No one can answer this except for you, as each client has its own pros and cons associated with its use. Just like any of the previous generations, you and only you will have to try out the different peer to peer file sharing clients and networks till you find one that works for you. There are too many clients to list, since there are still many different networks to choose from and a plethora of different modified clients available for each network. Every time someone gets a client, but feels it may be missing some option, they then get the open source source code and make their own modifications to that source code then release it as a new extended version of the original program.

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