If there was another reason to encourage me to move towards the iPhone (as a secondary mobile device I might add, not my primary), it would be the release of the iPhone Wordpress application from Automattic.

This, just getting in the door in time for my “post a day”.

While the application has only been recently released (as of July 22), it has already moved on to version 1.1 as of today with updates coming from the Wordpress collective earlier this evening.

This version includes several performance improvements and bug fixes including:
- Proper handling of multi-byte / accented characters
- A fix to the preview system that no longer creates a temporary empty post that interferes with certain plugins
- More helpful and descriptive error messages

If there was a solid Series 60 application for use on the Nokia N95 I would certainly be happy but as a fully web capable device, I’ve been exploring options for using the iPhone, particularly now that 3G support is available (I’m a 3G mobile broadband user).

The Wordpress application for the iPhone will work with Wordpress.com hosted blogs or version 2.5.1+ of Wordpress self-hosted blogs. Of course you don’t expressly need to have a 3G iPhone in order for the application to work as it installs on both the original iPhone and iPod Touch.

Given that I spend so much time working in Wordpress, and on the move, the app really puts the power of mobile blogging straight into your hands. I’ll look forward to getting my hands on an iPod Touch so I can make the test for myself.

If you like, you can track the development of the project here. You can also download the Wordpress app direct from the Apple Store here.

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