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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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When the iPhone first came out, a lot of users complained. The people behind iPhone replied by opening the phone to third party applications and giving it more capabilities without having to unlock it.

But with the emergence of “ideas for iPhone killers” such as HP’s touch screen version of the iPaq Smartphone or Blackberry’s Blackberry Storm or T-Mobile and Google’s G1, what else will and can Apple’s iPhone offer? Are there still latest iPhone updates still being released?

The answer is a simple yes. Apple team and “Apple friends” companies not Apple but are making their fair share of latest iPhone updates for this 2008 Gadget of the Year in the 2008 British Technology Awards.

Below are some latest iPhone updates worth noting regarding this Best Mobile Technology winner (also of the 2008 British Technology Awards):

Breath Pacer
This is a one of a kind application developed by Larva Labs. This iPhone application was made to help you breath slowly and take advantage of the benefits of breathing that way. This application is said to create a personalized breathing method for your height and it guides you through your breathing pattern. Best used, according to the developers, in relaxing and reducing stress levels.

Mobile BC
This application was launched by the people in BlogCatalog. This is an application that allows one to access various social networks in one access. Social Networks like Facebook, Digg, Flickr, MySpace, Multiply, Delicious and You tube among others can now be scanned using the Mobile BC.

Pocket Pirate
This is a rather funny application that is more of a comic relief than a useful application. This application places 8 keys on your iPhone screen that will speak “pirate-inspired” phrases for you.

Belkin Leather Flip
Want to remain stylish yet protect your iPhone from scratches and scuffs? Then buy yourself the Belking Leather Flip that will let you protect your iPhone and then slip it in your bag with carefree ease.

H2O Accessories
For those who love to take a dip in the water and still have their iPhone with them all the time, H2OI made water proof head phones and water proof arm bands that can withstand up to over 3 meters of depth. It also has a clear window for touch screen for ease of use.

Kensington Car Charger for iPhone
If you travel in your car a lot, then this will be a welcomed relief from iPhone dying on you while on the road. Kensington developed Car Charger and Car Charger Deluxe. They can both charge your iPhone while on the road while the deluxe version offers a secure place to lock your iPhone in and a swivel ready arm so you can view your iPhone easily.

Flash on the iPhone
This may be more of news than an update. Adobe says that the iPhone version of the Adobe Flash is near but no specific date has been given as of yet. Rumor has it that the application is ready its just that the application has no passed Apple standards just yet.

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Although in general, the concept of web based file sharing can be directed towards the use of 1 click FTP or HTTP file downloading, however, only the FTP allows uploading since the HTTP version is strictly downloading.

Along came the P2P and bit torrent file sharing protocols. The P2P network was the first to arrive on the scene, but unfortunately it was still a centralized file sharing network. Napster was one of these networks in which a server handles the storing of a file for others to download.

Following the P2P’s centralized network was the decentralization by the bit torrent protocol. But this was not enough for many people as their internet connection may not be fast enough for the download of a file. In response, a PHP based web server application was developed to allow someone to turn a high bandwidth server into their bit torrent client and once the file was downloaded, they could simply access it via FTP.

When this web based bit torrent client application was released, it did not have a sufficient amount of extras, so many people would make their own hacks. These hacks included the changing of lines of code as well as adding lines of code to the base PHP script. Although this issue would become overwhelming as people would add more hacks, they would also have to maintain logs of changes so they could do future hacks as well.

In response to all these issues involved with literally hacking the lines of PHP code, another person sat down and rewrote the entire install program to utilize all off the more popular hacks to this web based bit torrent client application.

This does not mean in any way shape or form that the web based bit torrent client is an attempt to recentralize the file sharing networks, but rather aide in the faster transfer of files amongst its peers. A user who has a dial-up connection, can install this bit torrent client application on a free hosted web server that offers PHP and databases, and once the download is complete, they can access it via FTP, which on some connections may be a sufficient amount faster that their standard dial-up access.

One of the major downfalls though, is the fact that using a server to download torrents of a dubious nature can make you more visible. Of course the number one reason some may opt for this selection though is not for their personal speed capabilities, but for the throttling that their ISP may do to their bit torrent connections. However you decide to access the bit torrent network, just remember that some files may be under copyright and therefore one must take into account the possibility of getting caught with pirated intellectual data.

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Believe it or not, the bit torrent protocol is not old, not even in the standards of computer where you processor is out dated the minute you buy it. The protocol itself was originally conceptualized in the earl 2000’s and was released in the first working bit torrent client application in 2005.

Of course the first bit torrent client was the one that shares the name with the protocol itself. BitTorrent is the owner of the bit torrent protocol that can be seen almost anywhere and in virtually every possible programming language. There are some exceptions to this of course. Firstly, JavaScript cannot in any way shape or form be used to build a bit torrent client, it just cannot happen due to the rules of the programming language itself. HTTP cannot be used to make a bit torrent client neither since the client needs the ability to read and write. When discussing the possibilities of programming languages that can be used, the first thing that comes to mind are the web based programs. Since the protocol requires access to read and write, the only web based languages that can be used, are the ones that can access and write to databases. These include PHP and ASP as well as many other, but in no way can you use Java or JavaScript.

On the other hand, bit torrent clients for use on your computer is even more broad as virtually any program running on your computer can also read and write to directories on your computer.

Although the history of the bit torrent protocol is fairly short, it is in no way empty as there have been a number of important advancements in the development of the bit torrent protocol since its inception.

From simple to complete overhauls, the bit torrent protocol has come a long way in a short time period. New advancements in encryption capabilities as well as new languages to build the code on. Needless to say, as long as there is a want for file sharing, the bit torrent protocol will continue to be developed and advanced well into this century and hopefully then some.

To discuss the entire history of the bit torrent protocol, one would need a lot more space to do it in, but most of it can be found at the designer’s website. The BitTorrent program is the original bit torrent client and therefore almost all parts of the bit torrent history can be traced to various updates and releases of this particular bit torrent client application.

The bit torrent protocol as well as the many number of bit torrent client applications is vast and will continue to advance as new problems arise. Every time there is an attempt to stop the bit torrent protocol, it is redeveloped. ISPs want to stop bit torrent traffic so they attempt to throttle it, in response, new encryptions are made. This is the story of the bit torrent protocol, and as time goes by, it will continue to adapt to its surroundings and the needs of the network’s users.

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