iPhone update 1.0.1 is now available through iTunes. The new release patches several security flaws related to Safari, WebKit and WebCore.

You can obtain the update via the “Check for Updates” button or menu item in iTunes To check that the iPhone has been properly updated, tap “Settings” then “General” then “About.” The version after […]

We previously reported on an issue where the iPhone’s unlock slider gets stuck. That is, when attempting to unlock the iPhone — as is necessary when waking the device manually, or when receiving a phone call — the slider does not respond to touch, refusing to move across and properly perform an unlock. Our previously […]

Perhaps more contentious than any other of the iPhone’s limitations is a lack of support for Adobe Flash. Some see it as repudiation of Apple’s claims that Safari on the iPhone offers a full Internet experience, not the “watered down” version offered by other mobile devices. However, there are some good reasons for Apple’s decision […]

iPhone-optimized sites and Web apps are springing up like mad, and so are the iPhone-optimized methods for tracking them. There’s mojits, which tries to replicate an application launcher, iPhone Application List, which acts as a software repository with live previews of Web apps (and can be very slow to load on an iPhone), a Mac […]

After weeks of inconsistent availability, Apple is now advertising that the iPhone will ship within 24 hours when ordered from its online store. The store previously displayed a “2-4 week” shipping estimate. Both 4GB and 8GB models now display the “ships within 24 hours” label, as do several iPhone accessories including the iPhone dock, stereo […]

We continue to report on an issue (see previous coverage) where users indicating that the iPhone’s earpiece and speakerphone volume are too low, even at the loudest setting. Readers noted that compared to most other mobile phones, some iPhones’ sound output — for voice functions, at least — is subpar. Users have reported, and we’ve […]

Several users have reported an issue where the iPhone’s slider gets stuck. That is, when attempting to unlock the iPhone — as is necessary when waking the device manually, or when receiving a phone call — the slider does not respond to touch, refusing to move across and properly perform an unlock.

Reset This problem may, […]

Computer Warehouse, a large retailer in the United Kingdom, is showing off the iPhone in its Brentford, Middlesex showroom. The phone on display cannot be used to make phone calls (apparently activated in the US, then shipped over) but can access data functions via WiFi.

The retailer says:

“One of only a handful of the little beauties […]

We previously noted that the iPhone may miss calls while sleeping (locked). Some users are now reporting what seems to be a significant issue where their iPhones cannot receive incoming calls while transferring EDGE data. Here, in a nutshell, is what appears to be happening:

The iPhone cannot simultaneously use EDGE and voice services. That is, […]

Overcoming the iPhone’s storage limitations to some extent, Box.net has introduced an optimized version of Box.net for the device. The service allows users to upload any file to its servers then remotely access them. Of course, the file format must be supported on the iPhone, so right now only Word, Excel, PDF documents, iPhone-encoded movies […]