Apple released two new TVCs showcasing the abilities of the iPhone 3GS to support both voice and data, amidst some mudslinging between AT&T and Verizon. But what those ads bring to light, is the 3G limitation of SingTel here in Singapore.

As you can see from the TVCs, you are able to call and also surf the web with Safari, check the emails – basically do anything with a data connection – but that is not supported here. As twittered by a friend who called SingTel hotline – it is due to “existing infrastructure” that we can’t do that here. Is that the case with M1 or Starhub network?

Anyway, here are the ads:

1. Multi-People

2. Where’s the movie

To celebrate the release of 1Password 3 and also Thanksgiving, Agile is offering the 1Password Pro iPhone app for free till 1 December, after which it will go back to US7.99. Get it from your iTunes NOW

Also, for existing 1Password 2 users, you can also upgrade to version 3 at a discount price of US$19.95 instead of US$29.95 (or US$29.95 from US$49.95 for Family license). Also valid till 1 December.

Some new features of 1Password 3:

• Enjoy full Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) compatibility
• Access your data everywhere with 1PasswordAnywhere; even Windows and Linux
• Easily track your licenses with the new Software section
• Encrypt files and emails with Attachments
• Find what you need with the new Smart Search feature

Don’t wait – offer last till 1 December.

There is no OS out there in the market that is not vulnerable to attacks – either virus, trojan, worms or hacks. Most of the time, the vulnerabilities are inherent in the OS (think Windows 98), and other times – because of ignorance. So no surprise that not one but two worms sprung out for the iPhone in the last few weeks. First it was just a mild, funny RickRolling of the infected iPhone’s Home screen. But recently, a much more vicious worm that will do much worse is spreading.

In a F-Secure report, it says the worm connects to a server in Lithuania and although not wide-spread, it is trying to steal information from the infected devices:

This one connects to a web-based command & control center running at 92.61.38.16 in Lithuania.

However, thankfully, these worms attack only jailbroke iPhones that also installed OpenSSH and has enabled SSH. However, by default, the root password to access via SSH is the same on all iPhones and since this fact is overlooked by most users who jailbreak their iPhone, it was like having a big NEON sign that says “I am OPEN!”.

So the first thing to do if you have jailbroke your iPhone is to close that open door¹.

1. Begin by installing MobileTerminal via Cydia (alternately, you can login via SSH from Terminal.app or a Cygwin-equipped Windows PC).
2. Type “login”, you will be asked for a login name which should be “root” then a password which should be “alpine”.
3. Type “passwd” then tap return, you will be asked to type the new password. Tap return and type the new password again.
4. Repeat this same process for the “mobile” user by replacing “root” with “mobile” in step 2

Lastly, please take note that Apple doesn’t encourage iPhone users to jailbreak their phones as that might leave them susceptible to similar vulnerabilities and they won’t be responsible for any problems resulting from the jailbreaking. Likewise, we don’t post any stories promoting jailbreaking here.

¹ instructions from TUAW

Another good deal for you fine readers – check out MacGraPhoto Apps bundle – 7 graphics, photographic related apps at a low price of US$39.99 (original price at US$251). There are 11 more days (as of posting) till the end of the offer.

The 7 apps offered are:

• Picturesque
• ImageFramer
• GraphicConverter
• Funtastic Photos
• Graphic Designer Toolbox
• DrawIt
• HoudahGeo

Personally I’ll recommend it just to get GraphicConverter and HoudahGeo! The former is useful to convert images between formats and simple editing without using a powertool like Photoshop while the latter allows you to do geotagging of your photos before uploading them to sites like Flickr.

Do check MacGraPhoto out and let us know if they are useful to you!

While there is no official announcement yet (in the next few hours), but Google has activated the traffic status with information streamed from Land Transport Authority. When you go to Google Maps Singapore, you will notice a new tab – “Traffic” which will show you either a Live traffic update or a predicted traffic status, based on past records. You can also plan your route with public transport information included (not sure if this is new though).

This new feature also shows up on the Maps app on your iPhone, although with a smaller feature set as the Desktop browser version. where the options to travel by car, public transport or walking is available. If you select to travel by public transport, you can set Departure or Arrival time and the routes will be suggested accordingly. For both – green symbolises smooth traffic, yellow moderate and red as slow traffic.

Hopefully coming up after this, is the launch of Google Maps Navigation for iPhone.

Try it on your iPhone now and let us know whether it matches the traffic situation where you at! Between Google Maps now and gothere.sg, we’ll have plenty of good choices in route planning for our small island!

See attached screen shots on the various settings available.

Never the first, but who’s complaining right? Starhub started taking orders for iPhone 3GS with a similar pre-order coming just a few days after M1′s similar program.

Besides that, there is no news of any packages, promotions or pricing information from both M1 and Starhub. We will update you immediately upon hearing them! Keep a look out!