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Yet another iPhone Development book will be released in a couple of weeks. A week ago, I covered the iPhone Developer’s cookbook, which focuses on going over application examples. Well. If you don’t know anything about iPhone development, then Beginning iPhone Development is something to look at. Some folks feel comfortable jumping in and writing apps. Some don’t. If you are in the latter category, then this book is something you should definitely check out. But since the book is not out, I can’t give a review on it.

AT&T has finally done it. After going back and forth on providing free Wi-Fi to iPhone owners, AT&T has finally decided to “redistribute” the wealth of Wi-Fi for all iPhone fans. Here is where you get connection:
* Airports
* Hotels
* Universities
* Convention Centers
* Sports Centers
* Starbucks locations
* Restaurants
* Bookstores
* Supermarkets
Here is the link to AT&T’s site. I received my text message last night, and you should be receiving yours shortly if you haven’t. Great job AT&T. Now, can you drop the fees please?

Staying with the theme of the week, which is election, the U.S., and anything in between, there is an interesting application in the app store that has everything you need to pass a history exam. The Manual for the United States of America covers declaration of independence, U.S. Constitution, Federalist papers, Patriot act, and the list of U.S. presidents among others.

Now the application is not for everyone. I know a lot of folks get turned off by all history talks, but that doesn’t mean some of us who do respect history won’t put it on our iPhone. So, it’s a niche iPhone app. But a very important ones for folks who are into history.

OK. Maybe not as bad as Zune’s direct download feature was but the are rumors going around the net that Apple is finally implementing the direct download method for iPhone apps. I was personally very impressed when Microsoft introduced wireless downloads for their Zune. It was implememted terribly, but it was an interesting idea.

Now, iPhone’s next update will enable you to download the latest edition of your podcasts without too much trouble. I am all for setting things and forgetting things. After all, you shouldn’t worry about downloading the latest podcasts, but rather having time to listen to all of them. In that sense, iPhone’s move is golden.

Who says iPhone is not a proper platform for politics. I guess when you have $150 million to spend in a month, you can afford to pay folks to design an iPhone app for you. Obama’s application is very cool as it allows you to get an understanding of the issues that matter this election (if you don’t by know, then you should probably skip this election).

The application is obviously one that won’t be useful after the election (unless Obama loses). But it’s a great touch. Obama has simply left no stone unturned during this election and kudos to him. I know the world wide web is still reeling from John Paul’s loss but if you can see yourself as an Obama supporter, then you should pick up this free app.