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International Keyboard, Radio Remote & Nike + iPod Coming to iPhone?

Submitted by Michael Johnston on October 9, 2007 - 2:44pm.
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Fumbling through the iPhone's latest software today, we've found a few interesting things. SpringBoard seems to be hiding much more than just scrolling. Playing with some of the new property list files, we've learned that the iPhone does, in fact, support international keyboards, just not officially. We've also found references to Nike and "radio" accessories.

Within the "LingoToAccessoryMap.plist" file located in /System/Library/CoreServices/SpringBoard.app are references to two different accessories. The identifier "com.apple.mobile.radio" is likely a reference to the Radio Remote and "com.apple.mobile.nike" is almost certainly referencing the Nike + iPod accessory. It is unknown to us whether these accessories actually function currently in the iPhone.

Although they seem to be included, Apple has opted to disable the international keyboard in the iPhone. Thankfully it's as simple as tweaking a plist. The file "M68AP.plist" within System/Library/CoreServices/SpringBoard.app needs to be modified so that the key international is set true. Once that's done, reboot your iPhone and have fun in any language you desire... any one included, that is.

These only apply to jailbroken 1.1.1 iPhones

Apple seems to be lumping iPhone and iPod touch software into one bundle. So much so that icons and capabilities of the touch appear to be included with the latest update. The "Contacts" application is also included and can be turned visible by editing the "M68AP.plist"

radio remote

Submitted by jonez (not verified) on October 9, 2007 - 4:59pm.
it doesn't currently work with 1.1.1, just an FYI

I tried it the other day just to see, hopefully, they will follow through and make it functional.

Submitted by chr1s60 on October 9, 2007 - 5:27pm.
I am thinking Apple will release an update later this month right around time for Leopard. This update may add or unlock a few features like this.

nike+ support

Submitted by *ali (not verified) on October 10, 2007 - 1:03pm.
can someone see if nike+ accessory works with iphone? I highly doubt it.

Is it possible to make internation keyboard work on 1.0.2

Submitted by Antonio (not verified) on October 10, 2007 - 9:33pm.
Hi, unfortunately I can't upgrade to 1.1.1, I have an unlocked 1.0.2, and as i am overseas it's really useful to have access to a keyboard that suggests words in other languages and support special characters.

My question is: Can I make it work on a 1.0.2 iPhone? copying some proper 1.1.1 files and configs?

Submitted by duffyduck41 (not verified) on October 12, 2007 - 2:50am.
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Originally Posted by *ali View Post
can someone see if nike+ accessory works with iphone? I highly doubt it.
No, it does not work. The error message is "This accessory is not supported by iPhone"

Submitted by Spoon on October 13, 2007 - 3:19am.
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Originally Posted by jonez View Post
it doesn't currently work with 1.1.1, just an FYI

I tried it the other day just to see, hopefully, they will follow through and make it functional.
Unlikely. You'll soon be able to upgrade to the latest 111 and have your iPhone unlocked as well. Keep an eye on the front page; the dev team is almost done with it.