For a few weeks now, folks on Mac have been enjoying the convenience of using iNdependence - a GUI tool which partially automates the jailbreak and installation of third party applications - to successfully complete the process to jailbreak and install third party applications on the iPhone with firmware version 1.1.1. With the recent release of iDemocracy, a similar level of convenience is now available to Windows users.

Though iDemocracy is in it's initial release, early reports from Windows users are positive. Several iPhoneFAQ readers have reported success using iDemocracy to jailbreak their 1.1.1 phones. iDemocracy is written in Visual C# and

Nullriver has released a new beta version of their revolutionary application manager for third-party software on the Apple iPhone. The latest version, 3.0 beta 3, includes a host of new features and a completely redone interface.

The new release provides a much easier to navigate interface which replaces the old single list layout of earlier versions. Applications, like before, are organized into categories but these categories now behave as collapsing folders rather than simple list headers.

AppTapp has plenty of other new features as well, such as the ability to install all available updates, the ability to add/manage application sources, and the ability to restart SpringBoard when required. The new version also senses and

Though not technically iPhone news, the release of Apple's latest version of OS X, Leopard, is certainly of interest to many iPhone owners. And not simply because many iPhone owners are Mac owners. As the iPhone is based on a version of the OS X operating system, features and capabilities of the iPhone will likely be closely linked to Leopard - as they have been with the current version of OS X.

That said, Apple announced today that Max OS X Leopard will go on sale on October 26th at 6:00pm at both retail outlets and the Apple online store. According to Steve Jobs,

“Leopard, the sixth major release of Mac OS X, is the best upgrade we’ve ever released ... and everyone gets the ‘Ultimate’ version, packed with all the new innovative features, for just $129.”

According to Apple, the new version of Leopard brings over 300 new features to the table. Some of the

iPhoneSIMFree, the for-profit developers who brought you the first publically available iPhone software unlock solution, have doubled their efforts and released the first working software unlock for iPhones running firmware version 1.1.1.

Today our brand new iPhoneFAQ iPhone product and accessory store launched. As many of you have noticed, the old store disappeared some time ago. Why? Well, we just weren't satisfied with the product offerings, navigational ease, and other aspects of the previous store. The good news is, the store is back, and this time it is much improved.

We've partnered with MobiHand to bring you some of the best iPhone related products out there, with first class customer service and a winning reputation to back it up.

You'll be able to shop for new products for your iPhone right here while you're getting your daily fix of iPhone news, answers to frequently asked iPhone questions, rumors, tips, guides, and more. The new store features products such as Bluetooth headsets, iPhone cases, iPhone chargers, iPhone software, iPhone headphones and more.

Each week we'll feature new and popular products. Whenever possible, we'll offer hands-on, in-depth reviews of products found within the store to help with your decision making.