One of the most important trends in personal technology over past few years has been the evolution of the simple cell phone into a true handheld computer device that is able to replicate many of the key functions of a laptop. But most of these smart phones have had badly developed software, confusing user interfaces and clumsy music, video and photo playback. And their designers have struggled to balance screen size, key board usability and battery life. Now, Apple, whose digital products are hailed for their design and innovation, its jumping into this smart phone market with the iPhone. Even though the iPhone’s minimum price is about $499, people are eagerly waiting outside Apple stores to be among the first to grab one.

iPhone VNC client lets take control of Windows

The workaholics are doing everything they can to get as much functionality out of the cell phone as possible. While the satisfied are enjoying themselves pinching and flicking photos around the iPhone’s screen. Nate True has belted up a custom version of the VNC remote client along with an HTTP server that will let anyone log in to the Windows machine over whichever connection the iPhone is being used. Anyone who wants to access a file on the computer at home or outside at a store, then this kind of hack will undoubtedly appeal to him. When one taps on an on-screen icon, text or control he gets a pop-up overlay including different clicks, scrolling, dragging and text entry. Nate offers all the required files to try it on our own but one may need to fiddle with the router settings to get it working properly.