Apple has released updated firmare for the ever so popular iPhone. Apple has said little about what is included in version 1.1.4 and appears just to fix some bugs.

As of yet there is no word on whether or not the new iPhone Firmware breaks jailbroken phones but only time will tell. Best not to upgrade until someone finds out for sure.

As we mentioned yesterday, the iPhone SDK has been delayed, today Apple mentioned nothing about it.

Terry over at HardwareGeeks, is disapointed that the Apple SDK that was scheduled to be released soon is rumored to be delayed.

Many iPhone users, including yours truly have been anxiously awaiting this release. The iPhone is a great communications device but has limited platform potential without access to native 3rd party applications. Yes you can “jailbreak” the iPhone to allow 3rd party apps but the price you pay is a convoluted update process each time Apple releases a patch.

It’s anticipated that developers will submit their apps to Apple for certification and be made available through the iTunes stores.
What’s not clear is the pricing or how updates to the individual apps will work. I don’t mind paying for apps I find useful but in my mind the price point needs to be $4.99 or less. Oh and give us an MMS app . . . please ?  The iPhone has proven to be very popular and stands to gain in sales and user base with increased functionality. Make it so Mr. Jobs. 

So what does an delayed SDK mean to you? Basically you won’t get 3rd party apps anytime soon.

There are two unlimited plans, an Individual Unlimited plan for $99.99 a month and a Unlimited Family plan for $199.98 a month for two lines, each additional line is $99.99.

With these unlimited plans you get Unlimited Calling, Unlimited Texting (includes pictures and video messaging). If you need internet that is extra.

These plans were supposed to show up on the 21st at T-Mobile.com but they did not make their debut until today. Check them out at T-Mobile.com. 

Earlier this week T-Mobile said they will have an Unlimited Minute and Unlimited Text Messaging plan starting the 21st. Well today is the 21st, where is the plan?

I have called T-Mobile Twice and went to my local T-Mobile store and they each said no such plan is available.

Do we have our first casulty of the Unlimited Minute war? Probably not, when I logged onto my.t-mobile.com and went to change my plan, it said that portion of their site was being updated. So maybe it will appear later today.

T-Mobile today introduced T-Mobile Talkforever, which will allow you to use your cellphone number as your home number and give you unlimited domestic calling.

In order to get the talkforever service though, you will need to be a T-Mobile@home subscriber and have a broadband connection.

For more information visit: http://talkforever.t-mobile.com/

But with T-Mobile introducing Unlimited calling and it launching today do you really need this?

Yesterday, Verizon launched a new unlimited calling plan with a starting price of $99 USD. Hours later, AT&T followed suit, and t-mobile joined along an hour after that, thus creating a price war.

However, what confuses me is that some analysts are saying that these plans could lead to a price war! Are they kidding me? What the hell are they talking about? There is no “could lead to a price war”! This is a ‘price war’, and the war started when Verizon invaded the island of Unlimited.

Then, AT&T announced it planned to send its troops onto the island of Unlimited on the 22nd ,and t-mobile said hey, you better watch out we are going to try to claim some of the island too; we are going in on the 21st, we will beat AT&T to the island of Unlimited.

This is a price war; there are no ifs, ands, or buts about it. Now analysts who are saying this could lead to one are probably being cautious because they know this ‘price war’ will drive stock prices down and scare investors. While that may be true, investors need to realize a lot of people will sign up for these unlimited plans. Many will ditch their land lines for one of these plans, and a great amount of people with these plans probably won’t even use 500 minutes a month.

I predict that AT&T and Verizon will both see a decline in landline subscribers. In fact, I see every form of phone company, be it traditional landline or VoIP, seeing a decline in subscribers in favor of these unlimited plans. I believe these unlimited plans will begin a new era in communication, one where the majority of the American population uses only a cell phone. It’s already started, but with these new Unlimited plans, it’s only going to speed the process up.

Now we just have to wait for Alltel and Sprint to jump onboard. I give them a week, and who knows one of them may surprise us with an even cheaper rate. (I hear about 60 - 80 bucks) Remember Sprint used to offer a 60 dollar unlimited plan they may bring it back.

T-Mobile has joined, Verizon, and at&t in offering Unlimited calling for $99 USD.

In a statement T-Moblile said.

“T-Mobile is passionate about helping people stick together with those who matter most, and providing them with the best value is one way we help our customers do that,” said Jeff Hopper, vice president, Marketing, T-Mobile USA. “This offering empowers people to communicate as much as they like on their own terms – whether it’s voice, text messaging, picture messaging or IM.”

With this new plan, domestic roaming and long distance charges are included. Unlimited messaging includes text messages (SMS), picture messages (MMS) and instant messages (IM).

First Sprint mentions it, then Verizon enacts it, now at&t follows suit in launching an unlimited calling plan.

For $99 dollars a month plus taxes existing and new at&t wireless customers can get an unlimited calling plan, so they can talk all they want.

“We are pleased to offer our customers these great new plans that deliver value and simplified pricing,” said Ralph de la Vega, president & CEO, AT&T Mobility. “This is a highly competitive market and we’re committed to moving fast to meet customer needs.”

All I have to say is, come on T-Mobile give me unlimited calling yo!!!

Today at&t wireless and Palm annouced the availability of the Palm Centro in Glacier white is available to at&t customers.

The phone will retail for $99 with a 2 year service agreement and after a mail in rebate. The phone is currently available online and at at&t stores nationwide.

AT&T Services for Centro:
• Push to Talk — Centro users can instantly talk across the largest Push to Talk network coverage area in America. Push to Talk works like a walkie-talkie to talk to an individual or a group of up to 29 users. With status icons that clearly indicate the availability of friends and family, Push to Talk customers will know who is free before they call. Users can purchase unlimited Push to Talk minutes with Nation Plans for $9.99 a month for each line and with FamilyTalk for $19.99 a month for each group (two to five lines). Customers also can use Push to Talk on a pay-per-use basis for $0.15 a minute.5
• TeleNav GPS Navigator — With an optional stand-alone GPS receiver accessory, TeleNav GPS Navigator gives Centro users access to maps and more than 10 million points of interest, as well as turn-by-turn voice and on-screen driving directions.6 Unlimited access to Navigator costs $9.99 a month.
• MobiTV — With MobiTV, Centro users can watch live television, premium and prime-time programming, video-on-demand clips and satellite and digital music services from the top broadcast and cable television networks and major music labels for $9.99 a month.

On Monday Sprint and Samsung announced the Samsung Ace. Here are some pictures of the phone, thanks to Samsung.

Kind of looks like the BlackJack II with a little bit of Moto Q.