Last week, we talked about frameworks in relation to developing for the iPhone. With iPhone OS 3.0, Apple has updated and added many frameworks, as well as other interesting tidbits for iPhone developers. For instance, push notifications will now be included into the operating systems and will allow developers to send updates to users without their app being in the foreground. From a developer standpoint, this creates a lot more functionality for an app. Furthermore…

Macintosh and iPhone software updates and announcements for August 4, 2008:

• USB Fever gets iPhone fever, stays home and watches soaps.
• Lab49 refuses to pick a side for the financial institution iPhone apps.
• I thought Flickbook was a story about a horse, not an animation app for the iPhone.
• If you’re going to name your iPhone game after a Mojo Nixon album, “Horny Holidays” is a better option than “Otis.”
• Support your MacBook and frighten lifeguards with FIN.
• I’m trying to make an Oasis reference joke about Supernova 2: Spacewar, but I just can’t quite pull it off.
• Q: What’s in a name? A: A better finder. 8. Public beta.
• MildMannered Industries announces Baseline 1.3.2, still hasn’t admitted it’s Superman.
• Final Cut Pro user groups to meet in Amsterdam, but won’t remember doing so.

Details after the break.

Macintosh and iPhone software updates and announcements for July 25-26, 2008:

• Imagine Poker 3.6 now talks to your iPhone
• Monitor your Mac’s health with CheckUp 1.2
• David Pogue’s iPhone: The Missing Manual Ebook from O’Reilly is here.
• Prepare for your amateur (ham) radio written examination with Elmber v7.5.0.
• Effigent, Inc. is looking to expand its PowerEasy Suite business.
• iSkin announces the revo2 for iPhone 3G.
• Macgamestore.com releases SCRABBLE Journey.
• Codeminion releases puzzle game Ancient Quest of Saqqarah.

Details after the break.