How to view backed up iPhone 3G Data on a Mac Laptop

I've backed up data from a damaged iPhone and now want to view it on my Mac Book. I'm told by Apple that there are some third party software solutions to this. Can any one help?
Thanks in advance!

*Wjosten - you're being incredibly helpful thank you!*
I was able to extract the data but now I see files that are clearly messages (most of them with an associated image) but I'm unable to open them. Is there a decoding step Im missing? Or an app that will read these files? Files I see include "message.plist or 7696-0-preview - this last one says its a plain text file but text edit just give me code - not readable text. I have a feeling I'm missing a step.
I feel like a dummy - so thanks for your patience...

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