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This really isn't ideal, but it's an option and it works. All you have to do is remember to change your outgoing mail account to your alias when replying to or composing a message (in the compose window tap on your email address to reveal other accounts).

Heres how to set it up:

Set up MobileMe as you normally would. Then add another email account, choose "Other" account. Type in your name and your alias email address. On the next screen chose IMAP and put in your MobileMe account info (you have to in order to proceed to the SMTP info).

mail.me.com
username
password

Next fill in your SMTP info (it might do it automatically for you).

smtp.me.com
username
password

Once it is setup you can now go back and delete your incoming mail settings (imap). If you don't you will have a duplicated mail badge count.

If your inbox keeps appearing empty (messages don't load) after doing this, restart your iPhone. I'm not sure why it did it to me, but a restart fixed it for good.

Sent from my iPhone.

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The application TVOut has shown up in Cydia for Jailbroken iPhones and iPod Touch devices, and offers promising results. However, a quick test of the appliction shows it is rather useless without Landscape mode support (for games). The developer has stated that it is a work in progress, and that Landscape mode in on the ToDo list. Until then, I'll wait.

This application of course will only work if you have an AV cable for your device.

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I should've spent some more time with the updated "Feeds" application before speaking of it's greatness. It's integration of Google Reader is not very good at all. It is much better at handling feeds on it's own. Unfortunetly, I value the ability of syncing my RSS feeds so that I'm not sifting through feeds on my desktop that I've already read.

Tonight I downloaded Doppler. It's a $0.99 application in the Appstore that does one thing, does it very well, and very fast. It is an RSS reader that syncs it's content exclusively with your Google Reader account.

Doppler allows you to sync online and read offline if you would like, and only syncs when you mannually refresh. If you have you unlimited data this wouldn't matter, but some countries (Canada) have limited data plans (although my 6GB plan can handle it I'm sure). There are a few tweaks to the UI that can be done like viewing unread only, view as a "river" of feeds (instead of presenting you with the feed source and an unread count beside it) you can can also pick and choose the feeds you want doppler to sync with Google Reader. Although it is only $0.99 there is Doppler Lite which is free to try, you can select only 5 feeds to sync and it is supported by ads. I tried the free version and instantly purchased the full version.

       

Click here to download:

Doppler_Google_Reader_iPhone_a.zip (176 KB)

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It may already be available in the US Appstore at the time of this post, but it is NOT in the Canadian store yet.
 
Apple's Keynote Remote will allow you to view the current and next slide, as well as notes, all from the iPhone/iPod Touch screen. I do a lot of presenting at work, and I'm very excited for this application. It is (will be) $0.99 in the iTunes Appstore.

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The last time I had Jailbroken an iPhone I had to use an FTP Client and install Open SSH on the iPhone in order to transfer files to and from the iPhone.  In all honesty I didn't need to do this very often, however with applications like Cycorder by Saurik (video recorder for Jailbroken iPhones), it is the only way to get the .mov files off of the iPhone.  

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My past experience with a Jailbroken iPhone found me purchasing a 3rd Party application called iRealSMS.  It manages your text messages much like everyone other 'normal' cell phone.  It has an inbox, sent, drafts, templates, and an outbox.  The great thing was that it allowed you to send text messages using the Landscape mode on the iPhone.  Version 1.0 however was lacking design, and usability.  You couldn't view your text messages in 'Conversation' mode like the iPhone native SMS application which I find is the only good feature of the native app.  The features were lacking so much that when iPhone firmware 2.2 came out, I didn't perform another Jailbreak because I'be been quite happy with the App Store applications, and didn't find iRealSMS worth the Jailbreak ...until today.  I happened to visit the iRealSMS website saw that there is Version 2.0.  They have added a ton of new features, my personal favorites are the "Quick Reply" and "Conversation mode" (like the native SMS app).  

             

Click here to download:

iRealSMS_Landscape_SMS_for_Jai.zip (178 KB)

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I really wanted a Sony PSP at one point and now I'm glad that I held off.  The people at Gameloft have truly brought iPhone games to a whole new level, and they have satisfied my want of a PSP for much less $$.  Gameloft has created some highly rated, and highly graphical iPhone games.  Such names as Brothers in Arms, Brain Challenge, Asphalt 4 Racing, and Hero Sparta.  Although they've made some not-so-good games that have received some bad reviews; Diamond Twister, CSI Miami

I recently downloaded Asphalt 4 Racing, and Hero Sparta.  The gaming controls are intuitive for both games.  Very intuitive for Hero of Sparta as the bottom left corner operates as a very responsive "joy stick" for movement through the game.  There are weapons combos and "finishing moves", multiple levels, and when you beat the game you can repeat it with all of the weapons you obtained the first time through.  

Asphalt 4 racing takes the prize for racing games when it comes to controls as it give you 3 different ways to control your vehicle:  touch (my preference; tap the side of the screen you which to steer to), accelerometer (tilt and turn your iPhone/iPod touch), or a steering wheel in the bottom left corner to control with your thumb.  The game has multiple levels and types of races you unlock as you win races, and you can customize your car, and purchase new ones with all the money you win!!  These two games have given me absolute confidence in Gameloft as a developer, and I will not hesitate on purchasing any game they develop that strikes an interest.

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Now you can have thousands of product reviews at your disposal while you shop. Buzzillions offers a wide range of product reviews from over 3,000 different websites. You can find it in the App Store, and it’s FREE!

iTunes App Store Link: Buzzillions

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