Backing up your iPhone before you install new apps or upgrade is always a good idea. AptBackup makes this process a lot easier. Learn more about it after the jump.

Version 2.3 of BiteSMS has finally been released. Now those who are running firmware 2.1 on their iPhones will be able to use this cheaper homebrew text messaging alternative from developer BigBoss. More in the full article.

For those health conscious iPhone users on the go, you can now keep an eye on your calorie and fat intake thanks to the new homebrew app developed by tbones. iWatcher 1.1 is a simple weight watcher calculator which adds up US Points, European Points, as well as Activity Points based on your input. More details in our full article.

Developer BigBoss earlier announced on Sleepers that several iPhone homebrew applications got simultaneous updates today. These include Categories 2.04b, BiteSMS v2.3, and MyHTML v1.3. Read their respective changelogs after the jump.

Developer spektro recently announced a new homebrew app for the Apple iPhone, which will have prank call victims crying tears of joy for this latest release. Entitled "iBlacklist", it essentially allows you to filter any incoming SMS or calls you receive and effectively block them should any of the listed numbers try and contact you. More details regarding the app in our full article.