If you’ve got an iPhone (or if you simply want to make yourself jealous of people that do have one) you have to check out O’Reilly’s new publication, iPhone Hacks…

I know that there are a lot of people that have been using the iPhone for GTD. Personally, I didn’t expect the iPhone to be nearly as exceptional as I’ve found it to be - in fact, my low expectations were probably the worst call I’ve ever made in terms of a technology prediction. While it is true that the iPhone leaves something to be desired in terms of actual content creation (the N95 and N82 *review pending on my other site) are the undisputed kings in that arena, the iPhone is simply a game changer when it comes to mobile content consumption, whether it’s browsing the web, listening to music, watching video or reading email, the iPhone has set a new standard in functionality, ease of use and sheer gee whiz when it comes to the portable However, there is a lot more to the iPhone than most people realize. From the thousands of applications available for a jailbroken iPhone to the web applications open to everyone, the total volume of applications that have been developed (not to mention those about to be released using the iPhone SDK) is testimony to the degree of interest and excitement with which this device has been met by the developer world.

That said, there’s still a big gap between hard core geeks comfortable with hacking (and risking damage to) a $400 dollar device and the average person who would just like to do a few additional things with his or her phone. This is the niche that I see O’Reilly’s product filling. Not only is the online publication (soon to be followed with a book from what they say) full of helpful hints (did you know that simply how you hold your iPhone can make a 100% difference in Edge performance?) but the information can take the mystery out of jailbreaking your device, explain how to use installer.app and generally make it possible for all but the most irremediably tech-tarded among us to do just about anything we want to do with this device.

O’Reilly is offering a free thirty day trial (no credit card required) and after that it’s $5.99 per month. I read the first two chapters and in spite of being a hard core gadget junkie, I found out a few things that I myself didn’t know (including the tip above). I heartily recommend checking this out - it may just be the publication of the year.

Tags: Gadgets, Mobile, Tips - How To's //