Archive for July, 2009

Teenager releases iPhone 3GS jailbreak solution

July 6, 2009

Teenager releases iPhone 3GS jailbreak solutionThe new Apple iPhone 3GS may now be jailbroken at will, according to a teenaged hacker named George Hotz, who has released his jailbreaking software for both Windows and OS X.

Camera equipped iPods an all but done deal…

July 6, 2009

The rumors are flowing fast and free, and coalescing around a new iPod touch built with the same camera module as the iPhone 3GS, though the lens will be differently positioned. Thereupon, various sources indicate that Apple has ordered tens of millions of the modules, and third-party case makers have let the size and shape of the new models slip, as well. Aside from placing an order, what else is left to know or do?

AT&T reliability poorest in 13 major metro areas

July 5, 2009

If there was any doubt about why iPhone subscribers in the US are such an unhappy bunch, this report should put it firmly and decisively to rest. Although Apple’s exclusive wireless partner here in the land of milk and honey occasionally is tops for speed, it’s always the pits vis-a-vis the most important measure of them all.

Whole Foods Markets Recipes: There’s an app for that

July 5, 2009

When it comes to feeding your card carrying PETA (aka People for Eating Tasty Animals) friends, getting the menu together generally isn’t a problem. However, for the special needs folks—vegetarians and vegans and piscivores, oh my!—on your guest list, finding recipes and making the shopping list can be something of a challenge, especially for those of us for whom the journey away from our arboreal beginnings is a one way trip.

Facebook for iPhone 3.0: What it’s got, what it’s not

July 4, 2009

A slickly redesigned user interface that puts search and commonly used functions on a new homescreen, plus new and extended features have all made the cut. However, the one piece of functionality that everyone’s certain to want—queue the catcalls and sneering a la AT&T—won’t arrive until later this Summer.

iPhone 3GS bests Palm Pre and Blackberry

July 3, 2009

iPhone 3GS bests Palm Pre and BlackberryWhen the people at Consumer Reports put this year’s collection of smartphones through the paces, it was the Apple iPhone 3GS that came out on top, preferred over the Palm Pre and Blackberry.

Akamai now providing VBR support for iPhone, iPod touch

July 3, 2009

A who’s who of North American broadcasters are taking advantage of Apple-partner Akamai’s new streaming technology to showcase top-shelf programming on the small screen. The guest list is stellar, the timing impeccable, though delivery doesn’t seem to be up to scratch.

Apple Stores fixing cracked iPhone screens in-house

July 2, 2009

Apple’s little remarked decentralization of iPhone screen replacement services, installing the required equipment and displays at brick n’ mortar Apple Store locations, could be telling us a lot about the device’s future size and shape.

iPhone 3GS shake, rattle, hot, hot, hot

July 1, 2009

iPhone 3GS shake, rattle, hot, hot, hotMore reports are coming in concerning the iPhone 3GS and its tendency to overheat to the point of damage, and users are now reporting a disturbing rattle that accompanies the shake gesture and tapping.

Apple releases iPhone SDK, firmware 3.1 beta

July 1, 2009

Whether the mothership is reckoned to be plodding right along or racing ahead is a matter of perspective and interpretation. However you look at it though, the Cupertino’s coders never rest on their laurels and that’s definitely a good thing™.


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