http://news.softpedia.com Softpedia News - Iworld Softpedia News en-us 2001 - 2012 Softpedia. All rights reserved. Tue, 29 May 2012 01:04:41 GMT Tue, 29 May 2012 01:04:41 GMT News http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 10 http://news.softpedia.com/base_img/softpedia_logo.gif http://news.softpedia.com http://news.softpedia.com/news/Yahoo-Caught-Giving-Five-Star-Reviews-to-Its-Own-iPhone-App-271998.shtml If Yahoo! needed any more trouble as it stands, they’ve got it. In what appears to be a desire to inflict damage upon themselves, Yahoo! employees have posted five star reviews on the iTunes App Store for their own Axis web browser, a newly-released app for iOS platforms.

It’s not illegal to post a review sayin... (read more)]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 08:41:01 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Yahoo-Caught-Giving-Five-Star-Reviews-to-Its-Own-iPhone-App-271998.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Yahoo-Caught-Giving-Five-Star-Reviews-to-Its-Own-iPhone-App-271998.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Seas0nPass-Jailbreak-Cuts-the-Cord-for-Your-Apple-TV-5-1-1-Software-271958.shtml fireCore has released an updated version of Seas0nPass for Apple TV jailbreakers on iOS 5.0.1 / 5.1.1. The hack is untethered, meaning users don’t have to re-connect their set-top-box to iTunes with each reboot.

“Today we are happy to release a brand new version of Seas0nPass that provides an untethered j... (read more)]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 01:01:02 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Seas0nPass-Jailbreak-Cuts-the-Cord-for-Your-Apple-TV-5-1-1-Software-271958.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Seas0nPass-Jailbreak-Cuts-the-Cord-for-Your-Apple-TV-5-1-1-Software-271958.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Apple-Releases-Mystery-iOS-5-1-1-Build-9B208-IPSW-271949.shtml Without any warning, Apple has changed the build number on the iOS 5.1.1 IPSWs being downloaded from its servers, indicating that a revision was in order. Strangely, handsets already equipped with the iOS 5.1.1 builds released on May 7 aren’t offered the new build as a replacement update.

Confirmed as a release targeting GSM ver... (read more)]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 16:10:00 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Apple-Releases-Mystery-iOS-5-1-1-Build-9B208-IPSW-271949.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Apple-Releases-Mystery-iOS-5-1-1-Build-9B208-IPSW-271949.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Hacker-Pod2g-on-Why-Jailbreaking-Is-Cool-271761.shtml For those wondering why everyone is getting so excited at the sound of Absinthe 2.0 being officially released, infamous hacker Pod2g has a short blog entry on the reasons why a person might consider jailbreaking.

“There are multiple reasons to jailbreak,” says the hacker, who told us in an interview that he’d take a job at ... (read more)]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 01:21:02 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Hacker-Pod2g-on-Why-Jailbreaking-Is-Cool-271761.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Hacker-Pod2g-on-Why-Jailbreaking-Is-Cool-271761.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Tweetbot-2-4-Boasts-Updated-Search-View-271739.shtml In what may well be the biggest update to any Twitter client ever released, Tapbots has launched Tweetbot 2.4, a much improved version of the popular Twitter application for iPhone and iPad.

“Tweetbot is a full-featured iPad Twitter client with a lot of personality,” according to Tapbots, the makers of the application. “Wheth... (read more)]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 20:21:02 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Tweetbot-2-4-Boasts-Updated-Search-View-271739.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Tweetbot-2-4-Boasts-Updated-Search-View-271739.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Absinthe-2-0-iOS-5-1-1-Untethered-Jailbreak-271750.shtml “After copious amounts of work and many sleepless nights,” the Chronic Dev Team led by Pod2g is proud to announce that “Absinthe 2.0 is finally here to jailbreak your device.” The effort was a collaborative one, where the iPhone Dev Team had much input as well.

Launched officially at the Hack in the Box co... (read more)]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 12:38:00 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Absinthe-2-0-iOS-5-1-1-Untethered-Jailbreak-271750.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Absinthe-2-0-iOS-5-1-1-Untethered-Jailbreak-271750.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-the-New-Infinity-Blade-II-Vault-of-Tears-271565.shtml The immensely popular Infinity Blade II has been updated to version 1.2, which brings a truckload of new content in the new Vault of Tears episode. It delves further into the mysterious past of Siris, as new areas are unlocked and major secrets are revealed.

Infinity Blade II: Vault of Tears plunges players into battle against new e... (read more)]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 19:31:01 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-the-New-Infinity-Blade-II-Vault-of-Tears-271565.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-the-New-Infinity-Blade-II-Vault-of-Tears-271565.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Yahoo-Launches-Axis-Web-Browser-for-iPhones-and-iPads-271452.shtml In an effort to redefine what it means to search and browse the web on your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, Yahoo! unleashed Axis this week, a new type of web browser for iOS platforms.

As Yahoo! themselves explain, Axis allows you to “enter your search, see and interact with the results, and find what you need without ever ... (read more)]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 09:28:00 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Yahoo-Launches-Axis-Web-Browser-for-iPhones-and-iPads-271452.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Yahoo-Launches-Axis-Web-Browser-for-iPhones-and-iPads-271452.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Opera-Mini-7-0-2-Brings-Retina-Graphics-to-New-iPad-271437.shtml Oslo, Norway-based Opera Software has announced the release of Opera Mini 7.0.2, an updated version of its popular web browser on mobile platforms, which now features Retina-display visuals on supported tablet computers.

Ceremoniously introduced this March, Apple’s third-generation iPad boasts a high-resolution display label... (read more)]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 08:49:00 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Opera-Mini-7-0-2-Brings-Retina-Graphics-to-New-iPad-271437.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Opera-Mini-7-0-2-Brings-Retina-Graphics-to-New-iPad-271437.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Google-Search-Reinvented-on-the-iPhone-with-2-0-Release-271391.shtml People using the official Google Search app on their iPhone will see a completely redesigned interface starting with version 2.0, Google has announced. The software serves up faster results and offers full-screen image search, as well as a simple way to access all your Google apps.

“When you’re on the go, you usual... (read more)]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 07:03:00 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Google-Search-Reinvented-on-the-iPhone-with-2-0-Release-271391.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Google-Search-Reinvented-on-the-iPhone-with-2-0-Release-271391.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/iCloud-Photo-Stream-Shows-iPhone-Thief-s-Pregnant-Girlfriend-Beer-Buds-271211.shtml A stolen iPhone is talking back to its owner through the magic of Photo Stream, an iCloud service that uploads all your photos on all your devices, the moment they’re taken on any one of them.

Katy McCaffrey had her iPhone stolen on a cruise ship about a month ago. Recently, dozens of photos depicting unknow... (read more)]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 08:51:00 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/iCloud-Photo-Stream-Shows-iPhone-Thief-s-Pregnant-Girlfriend-Beer-Buds-271211.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/iCloud-Photo-Stream-Shows-iPhone-Thief-s-Pregnant-Girlfriend-Beer-Buds-271211.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Music-Unlimited-iOS-App-to-Be-Released-Globally-This-Friday-271149.shtml Sony Network Entertainment International has issued a formal announcement to confirm that its Music Unlimited service application for iPhone and iPod touch would be available worldwide starting this Friday, May 25th.

Music Unlimited subscribers in New Zealand can already access the global catalog of millions of tracks usin... (read more)]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 01:51:00 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Music-Unlimited-iOS-App-to-Be-Released-Globally-This-Friday-271149.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Music-Unlimited-iOS-App-to-Be-Released-Globally-This-Friday-271149.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/NASA-Releases-iPhone-App-2-0-271024.shtml The NASA Ames Research Center, which some time ago developed and deployed the official NASA iPhone app, is reaching out to space-loving audiences with the announcement of a 2.0 release which brings a completely revamped interface, a stories section, weather forecast, and a feeds button, to name some of the new additions.

“Introducing the all-new N... (read more)]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 17:31:01 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/NASA-Releases-iPhone-App-2-0-271024.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/NASA-Releases-iPhone-App-2-0-271024.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/iOS-6-iOS-7-Security-Is-Crucial-Says-Kaspersky-270975.shtml Speaking to The Register in Sydney, Australia, Eugene Kaspersky revealed that Apple is walking on thin ice, at least in his opinion, as the company is refusing the help of antivirus (AV) vendors when it comes to iOS, the underlying software of iPhones and iPads worldwide.

Kaspersky told interviewers, “We as a security company are n... (read more)]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 09:26:00 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/iOS-6-iOS-7-Security-Is-Crucial-Says-Kaspersky-270975.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/iOS-6-iOS-7-Security-Is-Crucial-Says-Kaspersky-270975.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Apple-Crams-Much-Technology-Into-Its-iPhone-Chargers-270905.shtml iPhone chargers may be expensive, but Ken Shirriff says the technology crammed inside this small cube justifies some of that price, despite the high profit margins it offers for Apple.

After tearing down an iPhone adapter, Shirriff was pleasantly surprised to find that it had numerous parts and circuits inside to tinker with.
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On May 20th (Sunday), Pod2g wrote on Twitter: “Thanks to awesome work of @planetbeing a... (read more)]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 07:10:00 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/iOS-5-1-1-Untethered-Jailbreak-Launching-this-Week-270660.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/iOS-5-1-1-Untethered-Jailbreak-Launching-this-Week-270660.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Solar-Walk-1-9-5-Adds-Object-Lock-Feature-Cool-Ambient-Music-270502.shtml A feature requested by planetariums and educators worldwide, the Solar Walk iOS app can now be locked on a specific selected celestial body in order to showcase detailed information and visual aids without distractions.

Vito Technology’s top-ranked Solar Walk 3D Solar System app got a new update recently, which adds... (read more)]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 01:41:01 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Solar-Walk-1-9-5-Adds-Object-Lock-Feature-Cool-Ambient-Music-270502.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Solar-Walk-1-9-5-Adds-Object-Lock-Feature-Cool-Ambient-Music-270502.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Learn-How-to-Make-iOS-Games-with-This-Book-270442.shtml Research and Markets has added John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Beginning iOS Game Development" to their portfolio. The book is said to enable noobs to build games for the iPhone or iPad.

The book is written by experienced developer and author Patrick Alessi, who presents the iOS system architecture and who gives a step-by-step descript... (read more)]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 00:21:01 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Learn-How-to-Make-iOS-Games-with-This-Book-270442.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Learn-How-to-Make-iOS-Games-with-This-Book-270442.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Nuance-Voice-Tech-Powers-PlaySay-Language-Learning-App-270419.shtml Immediately available in the Apple App Store and featured as "New and Noteworthy,” the PlaySay language learning app uses voice technology by Nuance Communications, Inc., the latter has announced.

Using the NDEV Mobile developer program, which provides developers access to Nuance's voice recognition and text-to-speech techn... (read more)]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 20:21:02 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Nuance-Voice-Tech-Powers-PlaySay-Language-Learning-App-270419.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Nuance-Voice-Tech-Powers-PlaySay-Language-Learning-App-270419.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Google-Schemer-for-iPhone-270081.shtml This week, Google introduced Schemer, a new social service for iPhone and iPod touch users that connects to Google+ and allows you to post your plans for future activities, and even suggests some from the people in your circles.

The Mountain View search giant developed this tool to enable users to have “schemes” with them wherever... (read more)]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 09:51:02 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Google-Schemer-for-iPhone-270081.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Google-Schemer-for-iPhone-270081.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/iOS-6-Recorded-in-Application-Logs-WWDC-Release-Likely-269800.shtml “High-profile” developers are beginning to notice their apps being used (tested) on iPhones and iPads running iOS 6, the next major version of Apple’s mobile operating system.

Likely tested by software engineers with prototype iDevices, these applications are sending back logs to their respective developers, i... (read more)]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 08:01:00 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/iOS-6-Recorded-in-Application-Logs-WWDC-Release-Likely-269800.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/iOS-6-Recorded-in-Application-Logs-WWDC-Release-Likely-269800.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sparrow-1-2-iOS-Adds-Landscape-Composing-Improved-Message-Navigation-269621.shtml Sparrow 1.2 has been released for iPhone and iPod touch users with new features, including message navigation, folders and labels, landscape composing, as well as fixes and tweaks. Sparrow has been deemed a much more useful email client than the standard Mail application in iOS.

The Sparrow developers have been li... (read more)]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 23:31:02 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sparrow-1-2-iOS-Adds-Landscape-Composing-Improved-Message-Navigation-269621.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sparrow-1-2-iOS-Adds-Landscape-Composing-Improved-Message-Navigation-269621.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Pod2g-Confirms-Plans-to-Release-iOS-5-1-1-Untethered-Jailbreak-269357.shtml Hacker extraordinaire Pod2g has confirmed plans to roll out his jailbreak for iOS 5.1.x iterations (and below) which reportedly works on “all” devices.

That’s right, not only has Pod2g finally ceded to the community’s cries, but the hacker has managed to pull his jailbreak off on all iOS devices ... (read more)]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 11:26:00 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Pod2g-Confirms-Plans-to-Release-iOS-5-1-1-Untethered-Jailbreak-269357.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Pod2g-Confirms-Plans-to-Release-iOS-5-1-1-Untethered-Jailbreak-269357.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Dev-Team-Releases-Redsn0w-0-9-11b1-with-Downgrade-Tool-269011.shtml The head of iPhone Dev Team has announced the release of a new Redsn0w version which supports downgrades to older versions of iOS firmwares from its interface. Users are still required to have their SHSH blobs saved.

MuscleNerd writes on the Dev Team blog that “Jailbreakers with devices that pre-date the iPad2 will always... (read more)]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 22:41:01 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Dev-Team-Releases-Redsn0w-0-9-11b1-with-Downgrade-Tool-269011.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Dev-Team-Releases-Redsn0w-0-9-11b1-with-Downgrade-Tool-269011.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Apple-s-iOS-6-Maps-Application-Detailed-3D-Street-View-269071.shtml Thanks to the acquisition of three companies specializing in mapping technologies, Apple can finally unleash its proprietary Maps application in iOS 6, trusted sources have revealed.

Speaking to the people at 9to5mac, a reliable source in and of itself, these sources said the application design is fairly similar to the current ... (read more)]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 13:59:00 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Apple-s-iOS-6-Maps-Application-Detailed-3D-Street-View-269071.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Apple-s-iOS-6-Maps-Application-Detailed-3D-Street-View-269071.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Pod2g-Jailbreaks-iOS-5-1-1-on-A5-and-A5X-268900.shtml Chronic Dev Team leader Pod2g has released a video confirming his success in jailbreaking the latest iOS firmware on the latest Apple chip, untethered.

Since the hacker was able to compromise iOS 5.1.1 on a third-generation iPad based on the A5X spec, all previous iDevices and firmwares are jailbreakable. Fans are begging Pod2g to release hi... (read more)]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 06:52:00 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Pod2g-Jailbreaks-iOS-5-1-1-on-A5-and-A5X-268900.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Pod2g-Jailbreaks-iOS-5-1-1-on-A5-and-A5X-268900.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Gameloft-Launches-N-O-V-A-3-on-the-App-Store-268759.shtml Gameloft’s impressive first-person shooter is back with a new installment for iPhone and iPad aficionados, delivering a brand new epic storyline, multiple weapons and powers, and 12-player battles in 6 multiplayer modes.

“The most immersive and impressive sci-fi FPS franchise on smartphones is back! Fight for mankind's surviv... (read more)]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 18:41:01 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Gameloft-Launches-N-O-V-A-3-on-the-App-Store-268759.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Gameloft-Launches-N-O-V-A-3-on-the-App-Store-268759.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Pegatron-Made-iPhone-5-to-Arrive-in-September-Taiwan-Sources-Say-268516.shtml A sketchy report from Taiwan’s hit-and-miss site DigiTimes says Pegatron is now the key manufacturer of Apple’s next-generation iPhone and another (presumably fourth-generation) iPad tablet, leaving Foxconn with orders for a smaller 7-inch version.

Citing the usually ambiguous supply chain makers based in ... (read more)]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 11:56:00 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Pegatron-Made-iPhone-5-to-Arrive-in-September-Taiwan-Sources-Say-268516.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Pegatron-Made-iPhone-5-to-Arrive-in-September-Taiwan-Sources-Say-268516.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Qello-for-iPhone-and-iPad-Watch-HD-Music-Concerts-268316.shtml Already named The Best iOS App to Watch on Apple TV, Qello is now available on iPhone and iPad as the premier source for HD concert, films and music documentaries streamed on demand.

The software boasts a clean design and intuitive navigation. Users can search the catalog by genre, decade, or artist name and they can employ Qello's ... (read more)]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 13:18:00 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Qello-for-iPhone-and-iPad-Watch-HD-Music-Concerts-268316.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Qello-for-iPhone-and-iPad-Watch-HD-Music-Concerts-268316.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Twitpic-1-0-for-iPhone-and-iPad-268271.shtml Twitpic is now available on the App Store supporting iPhones and iPads running iOS 5.0 or newer. Twitpic is the original photo sharing solution for Twitter and arrives on iOS one year late.

Twitter photo sharing is no doubt one of the most popular social activities involving Apple’s platforms.

With an ecosystem already cro... (read more)]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 12:31:01 GMT Softpedia News - Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Twitpic-1-0-for-iPhone-and-iPad-268271.shtml Iworld http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Twitpic-1-0-for-iPhone-and-iPad-268271.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta)