As you may (or may not) have known, Apple released their iPhone software update 1.01 security patch yesterday.

Here are some useful links around the blogosphere:

iPhone software update 1.0.1 released (updated) by Znet
Installation and update process (visual pictures included) by Znet
Tuaw’s analysis of the iPhone update
Information about the security content of iPhone v1.0.1 Update (Official Apple article)
Apple’s Security Download Page

Waterfield Designs has announced 3 new cases for the Apple iPhone:

* The iPhone Smart Case
An inch thin case sporting a smooth, eye-catching material that easily slips in and out of your jeans pocket. It has rubberized textile flanks each side for easy grip. The unique, multi-layered padding system combines a high-impact, rigid insert with a soft, scratch-free Ultrasuede™ liner to keep the iPhone protected. It comes in 3 different case styles with multiple carrying options; attach it to a strap, clip it on a belt, or slip it in a pocket.

* The iPhone Travel Case
A case designed to keep the iPhone and its accessories all together and tangle-free. Custom-sized, padded interior compartments keep gear organized and separated. Zippers are self-locking to ensure the contents doesn’t spill out accidentally. The cases come in three sizes and can easily be stowed in a backpack, purse, or messenger bag.

* The iPhone Suede Jacket
This Ultrasuede™ case offers protection from scratches without bulk and fits the iPhone snuggly doubling as a screen cleaner.

All three products are now available for shipping from www.sfbags.com. Pricing starts at$9 for the iPhone Suede Jacket and up to $39 for the Smart/ Travel cases.

About WaterField Designs

WaterField Designs manufactures custom-fitted, high-quality cases and bags for a full-range of laptop computers, cameras, and other digital gear. All products are manufactured to exacting standards in San Francisco.

Full Press Release
Company [Waterfield Designs]

ImNotify is a desktop software that can help you schedule and send reminders (through text messaging) to your phone automatically. Once the software is downloaded and installed, an icon sits in your system tray and carries out its scheduled functions in the background.

Tailored mainly to businesses, ImNotify text messaging service acts as your wireless connection to your clientele keeping you in touch with your contacts. This can be done by delivering messages directly from computers running ImNotify software (client) and connected to the internet.

“Everyone is on the go these days, so the idea was to develop a way for companies to easily and cost-effectively connect with their customers in a non-intrusive way,” said Manuel Plaza, CEO of VBMan & Company. “With ImNotify, we’re taking CRM to a new level.” According to Plaza, there are many benefits to this type of customer contact, including: cost-efficiency (compared to traditional channels, i.e. direct mail), guaranteed delivery, precise targeting, storage for repeat viewing, and more.

Full Features

+Auto Scheduled Delivery
IM notifications can be scheduled by date and in 15 minute increments or sent instantly using the “Send Now Message” Delivery.

+Message Templates
You can setup templates for commonly used messages (reminders, alerts, offers), sort them into categories or customize them.

+Multiple Recipients
Text messages can be sent to multiple recipients at the same time.

+Inbox Logs
Customers can reply back to ImNotify text messages and can be viewed easily within the software application.

+Outbox Logs
You can query, view and delete outgoing messages that are scheduled to be delivered.

+Contact Manager
ImNotify allows you to easily store contacts and organize them into categories. Contact categories can be added or deleted specifically to your needs.

+Unlimited Text Messages
The software allows you to send unlimited text message without extra costs incurred. *This doesn’t include your phone text service costs.

+Spam Filter
There is an inbuilt feature within the software to filter out the pesky Spam messages.

The company has also mentioned some useful features available to subscribers in the future like the ability to limit amount of messages per business or per month, the TextMe Loyalty Program where it “lets you be first to know”, the ability to Add, remove, and give feedback to businesses, Coupon Codes, Business 411, Behind Schedule Alerts, Web Administration Panel and SQL Server Support.

Subscription pricing is $49.95 per month for a small business with a $149.85 setup fee. Larger corporate users may buy bulk licenses or a whole corporate license at a cheaper rate. Overall, IMNotify represents an invaluable tool for business users to keep track of their appointments and keep in touch with your clientèle in an almost effortless manner.

About the founders

Based in Orange County California, VBMan & Company is a fully-integrated software engineering and development firm. With over 10 years experience, VBMan offers a full suite of customized solutions, ranging from Search Engine Marketing to Mobile Marketing Solutions to Website Design. For more information, you can contact them 800-842-0508 or visit their website at at http://www.smartbusinesstext.com.

ZYB is a free online service that allows you to backup all your mobile data, contacts and calendar easily through your cell phone and pda.

Synchronization (between cell phone and the service) can be done periodically, chosen at anytime during the day and at any frequency. Whenever you sync, a copy of your data is stored securely on their server. If you delete some data by mistake, that data is easily restored by using restore points from ZYB to retrieve what’s lost. A new restore point is created just before each sync.

At the 2007 3GSM World Congress, they launched an extra feature that added SMS storage as well. The SMS backup service is the first of its kind as it combines with the users own contact list and works for all mobiles - regardless of operators. Apart from the standard SMS rate charged by operators, backing up your SMS will initially be free.

This is an invaluable service for your mobile gadget that will decrease the dependence on SIM card storage, allow easy transfer of data between mobile gadgets and ease your fears of losing your important data.

ZYB Supported Phones
ZYB Product Page

In the wake of Hitachi’s announcement of creating the world’s smallest and thinnest RFID tag, Malaysia’s FEC International (a company owned and backed by the Malaysian Government) announced its own RFID achievement yesterday.

They have launched the MM Chip, The World’s Smallest multi band Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) microchip with in-built antennas. Manufactured at an estimated US$50 Million, it was developed under the 2 year old ‘Malaysia Microchip Project’.

The RFID tag is not as small as Hitachi’s latest chip but has the functionality of running at 4 multi band frequencies making it viable internationally. While Hitachi’s chip is expected to launch in 2 years, the MM chip is readily available for commercialization now.

Full Specifications

FEC International Sdn. Bhd.
MMC Chip Brochure Download