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We are getting reports from iPhone users that the latest version of iTunes (v7.4) is deleting ringtones that were not purchased through the iTunes Store. This includes ringtones created with iToner, SendSong, iFuntastic, iPhoneRingtoneMaker, and iBrickr. Steve Jobs really wants that extra 99 cents for each ringtone!

Is this happening to you? If so, let us know.

iToner lets you easily create custom ringtones on your Mac and transfer them to your iPhone. No mods, no hacks, no resetting your iPhone. Simply drag and drop your MP3 or AAC audio files on iToner’s window, click the Sync button, and you’re done! Even better, your ringtones will continue to work with future iPhone OS updates. Shareware, $15 US.

Many iPhone owners are complaining that iFuntastic 2.0 has jacked up their iPhone’s OS and may even void the warranty. iFuntastic is a custom ringtone application. Version 2.0 also allegedly let’s you reorder your icons and change your carrier logo. It’s best to stay away from this one.

Today’s iPhone hack-du-jour uses iTunes preview files for ringtones. As you probably know, iTunes freely offers short audio samples of its entire library. You can easily download these samples from iTunes and install them onto your iPhone as custom ringtones. Since your iPhone is authorized to your account, you’ll be able to play back these otherwise protected audio snippets as ringtones. TUAW serves up the dish for you.