Earlier this week, Apple rejected Google Voice and removed all apps related to Google Voice. The fallout continued when developers of apps like GV Mobile and VoiceCentral weren't given specifics, other than the apps duplicate features of the iPhone. Looking for some sort of solution, the … [Read more...]
Apple Releases iPhone OS 3.0.1, Fixes SMS Vulnerability
July 31, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Apple has just released the anticipated patch that addresses the SMS security flaw that was exposed by two researchers at the Black Hat cybersecurity conference. Of course, recommend readers update via iTunes. No word on whether there is anything in the update that affects jailbroken iPhones, though … [Read more...]
Apple To Patch Security Flaw
July 31, 2009 by Leave a Comment
If you were concerned about the security flaw discovered by researchers that could infect iPhones worldwide, it appears that Apple shares your concern. A report today from BBC News sources an O2 spokesperson who says a patch would be available on Saturday via iTunes. Apple has not commented on … [Read more...]
App Store Folies: Adding Insult To Removal
July 29, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The fallout from Apple's decision to remove all Google Voice apps continues today, with independant developer Riverturn trying explain the unexplainable that is Apple's removal of these apps. AT&T was once again conveniently pinned as the fall guy, as they were for the SlingPlayer Mobile fiasco. … [Read more...]
Apple To Use Developer Submitted Keywords For Improved Search
July 29, 2009 by Leave a Comment
During a recent conference call, Apple's Tim Cook said the company was looking for ways to improve upon the searching of apps in the App Store. Apple took the first step today by asking developers to compile a list of keywords to help end users find their app. Developers can submit up to 255 … [Read more...]
Apple Warns Legalization of Jailbreaking Could Be Catastrophic
July 29, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is requesting the Copyright Office legalize the practice of jailbreaking, iPhones of course. Apple has responded in comments suggesting the nation's cellphone networks could suffer potentially catastrophic cyberattacks by hackers using jailbroken iPhones. … [Read more...]
iPhone Worldwide Hack Coming Thursday
July 28, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Two researchers have found an iPhone bug that could infect phones virally via SMS. They plan to reveal the still unpatched iPhone bug at the Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas on Thursday. If you receive a text message with a single square character, you are advised to immediately turn … [Read more...]
GV Mobile Now Available on Cydia
July 28, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Earlier today, we informed you of the various rejections and removals of Google Voice apps, one of which was GV Mobile. The developer has moved his app to Cydia, the repository of jailbreak apps. In the past, we've seen Apple change their position on App rejections and approvals. The Daring Fireball … [Read more...]
Barnes & Noble Teams Up With AT&T To Offer Free WiFi
July 28, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Barnes and Noble has announced an agreement with AT&T that will provide free WiFi access at Barnes & Noble bookstores nationwide. The move appears to be a move to boost sales of the over 700,ooo eBook titles they offer, many of which offer a free trial available for download. The free … [Read more...]
China Might Get iPhone By September
July 28, 2009 by Leave a Comment
According to a variety of sources (none of which are Apple), China Unicom has reached a three-year deal with Apple to sell the iPhone in China, which also happens to be the world's biggest cellphone market. A spokesperson from China Unicom would not confirm the reports, only to say the two companies … [Read more...]
