Andrew Hegdes created a PHP Function reference widget that provides fast lookup of information about the PHP web programming language. Just turned version one, and he’s looking for a little feedback. Haven’t seen anything like this yet, so bookmarking when i switch full time to Mac.

Well, restrictions are called “bugs” in the iPhone SDK Bug Filing but it’s still an idea of what restrictions exist in the iPhone SDK. Will Apple resolve some of these? Probably, in time. But this is a good idea of what iPhone developers will be facing for at least a year. And really, I think it’s livable.

HandBrake 0.9.2 is a new version and includes support for the AppleTV Take 2 and the latest iPhone/iPod Touch firmware. Not sure that I like that the mac version is only compatible with Mac OS X Leopard, 10.5. There’s a Windows download too.

These aren’t my cup of tea (at least not yet) but I have to admit that the unique wallpapers shown on Poolga would like good on any iPhone and iPod Touch.

This lightweight flickr search for the iPhone / iPod Touch is a test app created by Chris Heilmann. If you have interest in building apps on the iPhone or iTouch, you may want to check this out.

Apple TV Guided Tour - If I had more time for movies, I would grab this.

Will I ever need to know this?. Probably not, but it’s still cool.

A few sources are pointing to February 26th as the day Apple announces SDK and applications for iPhone and iTouch.

Here’s the press release. Don’t get too excited - the drive size has been bumped a bit.

The revolutionary iPhone now comes in a new 16GB model for $499, joining the 8GB model for $399. iPod touch now comes in a 32GB model for $499, joining the 16GB model for $399 and the 8GB model for $299.

17 powerful bookmarklets for your iPhone, iTouch

Until iPhone / iTouch Update 1.1.4 comes out with cut-and-paste (hopefully) it’s a pain to type in your login information in safari on your ipod. Looks like this Safari AutoFill for iPhone and iPod Touch might be the answer in the meantime. Install it on your PC, and it syncs to iPhone/iTouch which will store all login information as a bookmarklet. When opened, this bookmarklet will allow automatic login into any website. It’s already getting some great reviews.

The MacBook AirCraft - Critics to the MacBook Air should read this and pretend it’s real.

Much of my blog traffic deals with iPhones or iPods, so I feel justified in linking to this brief article on ilounge regarding how everyone is waiting for the SDK next month. Given, that’s a no brainer. But how Apple will allow distribution of apps, how it profits off of them if at all, and how iTunes fits into the picture will be critical for many involved. Especially those who want to give away apps for free. This is more than just an SDK and “building apps” - it’s distribution.

SMSNotify keeps your iPhone vibrating when there’s an unread SMS.

According to at least one report, you can get past the 24 hour expiration on rentals from iTunes… just push pause and don’t exit out of the movie. I have yet to download a rental but if this is true then I’ll be more likely to give it a try soon. I only use my iTouch (that’s my nickname for it, full name is iPod Touch) for the gym and rare roadtrips. I can leave the sucker in movie mode for a day or two. I’ll report back and see if this works.

I got to start reading manuals when I buy electronics… Rupert discovers the iPod touch’s Pop-up Anywhere Play Music Menu - basically a popup menu to control music no matter where you are on your iTouch (does it work with the iPhone I wonder?). It’s easy as pie - just hit the home button twice. It will even work on your “locked” screen. Amazing.

Some things just aren’t obvious to me I guess, but thanks to Rupert Glee’s note of how to have fine control over the volume in an iTouch i’m happier. My fat fingers and the touch screen aren’t always a great combo.

I don’t own an iPhone, so i’m just bookmarking the link for coolness. Apparently you can use the iPhone 1.1.3 WebClip hack to allow speedy speed dial icon. No jailbreaking required.

The AIR iPhone is a desktop application created with Adobe AIR and Adobe Flex 3, it simulates the UI of the iPhone. Great solution for those wanting to build iPhone apps but can’t afford the actual device.

• The Friendly Clip is a javascript bookmarklet is a user-friendly way of overriding Web Clip icons.
• “Alex” has made a few WebApp icons.
• Pixelspread has some great looking ones too.
• Here’s another link, including a WebApp icon for flickr.
• Iclypso seems to be a site devoted to custom WebApp Icons, but only has a few so far.

Inventive Labs Gadgets has created Tabulate, a clever javascript bookmarklet that gives “open in new tab” behavior. Seems like the great thing to add to your iPhone (I’m adding it to my iTouch ASAP). [ via Daring ]

You can choose to open the link in the current tab, in a new tab, or save the link to open in a new tab later (you can close this box if you tapped on a link unintentionally).

Helpful video tip since there’s currently no cut-and-paste. Basically you need Safari to add bookmarks to your toolbar and then sync those links with your iPhone / iTouch via iTunes. I would imagine any bookmarking or similar widget would follow the same method.

With FeedDemon now free, I wanted to see if i could get my feeds on my iTouch iPod to read at the gym. Apparently the mobile link is http://m.newsgator.com and it will auto-detect to see if you have an iPhone or iTouch. I’m agreeing with Nick - great interface even with my hundreds of RSS feeds, plus they already have their custom homepage Web Apps icon which looks slick.

A collection of handy command-line utilities for the iPhone and iTouch.

Experimental app for the iPhone to try to a href=”http://ericasadun.com/?p=126″>recognize songs and audio? Interesting.

Great comparison chart over at joystiq pitting the XBOX and Apple TV together when it comes to entertinament center options (movies, tv, etc.). Of course, the XBox plays video games and DVDs so it’s comparing Apples and Oranges. Personally, I like the fact that AppleTV can sync with my computer and I can watch almost anything with that method. Still considering getting one, and I own an Xbox as well (The Xbox is in my office though and an AppleTV would be great in the family room).

pixelspread shows a hack of how to override the WebClip icons - in essense creating a WebClip icon on your iPhone or iTouch for your own favorite sites if they don’t have one already.

Ok, I bookmarked the short tip on how to create these according to Cameron, your iPhone or iTouch looks for a special link tag before trying to find the apple-touch-icon.png graphic in your root directory.

<link href="iphone.png" rel="apple-touch-icon" />

This is perfect if you want icons for subdirectories.

Dan Dickinson shows how to create a custom icon for your website that will show up in the Springboard when a user makes a “webclip”, using their iPhone or iPod Touch. Basically you use create a 57 × 57 px PNG with the name “apple-touch-icon.png” at the top level of your server. Otherwise your iPhone or iTouch uses a screenshot of your site as the default icon. [ via DaringFireball ]

Update: Some are recommending that you make the png 158×158.

Another interesting tidbit from the Macworld San Francisco 2008 Keynote - looks like the 1.1.3 update is out and pretty much looks like what the leak showed. For the iTouch though, there’s going to be a $20 cost to get five apps - Mail, Stocks, Notes, Weather, and Maps. The mail one is the only one of interest - maybe notes. $20 seems a little over what I would like to pay but it’s only a little bit more and if the apps match the iphone’s apps then i’ll take it. At least the SDK is coming next month.

Update: Here’s the link on apple’s site for the $20 update, plus a lowdown on the features. Looks like i’m spending $20 today.

Watching the Macworld San Francisco 2008 Keynote, and Steve Jobs has introduced the Apple TV Take Two. No computer required. Rent movies on Apple TV. DVD quality AND HD + Dolby 5.1. Plus it does the standard podcasts, flickr… also works with the iTunes Move Rental service (have to think if $4.99 for an HD movie is too high, but $3.99 for a new release sounds fair right now). I’ve been wanting to get an Apple TV, and this might be the one.

Bookmarking this to try later… Zdnet mentions that iGoogle for iPhone has been released and they like it. TechCrunch notes that it will compete with Netvibes. But i like how iGoogle is laid out. I don’t use iGoogle much (news, some rss reading), but might on the road!

Ryan Stewart has a really neat idea here. iPhone or iTouch iPod apps to Adobe AIR… “taking applications that are specifically made for the iPhone’s web browser using iui and turning them into AIR applications.”

Mashable has a good list of websites optimized for the iPhone and iPod Touch, but i’m surprised there isn’t more than 20 by now.

FlyTunes appears to be a web application accessible via Safari, which allows users to customize stations on their PC / Mac and then login and listen from the phone. It says “for the iPhone”, but if it’s simply a Safari app then it should work for the iTouch too. Bookmarked to keep my eye on it.