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A bug in iOS 4.1 allows people to access the contact list and make phone calls from password-protected iPhones via a simple button combination. The bypass clearly violates the security function of the phone and exposes it to misuse if stolen, lost or left within the reach.of an ill-intentioned individual. The issue... |
27 October 2010
02:27 GMT |
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It appears that one problem with iOS 4 has persisted despite several incremental updates since the original (4.0) release earlier this year - battery drainage. Apple is on track to roll out the second major incremental update, iOS 4.2, this November. If the Mac maker does find a way to resolve this, a fix should be i... |
9 October 2010
14:15 GMT |
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It wasn’t long before those with the required experience would start spotting new device references in Apple’s iOS 4.1 firmware update / restore file for the new Apple TV.And, sure enough, they did. The screenshot available to the left stands as evidence that Apple is messing around with not one, but two ... |
28 September 2010
08:46 GMT |
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Apple has posted the first IPSW file for new-generation Apple TVs, making sure that customers have the proper means to restore their devices to the stock firmware the second they receive them.Hours ago, news broke out that Apple had posted the new AppleTV2,1 firmware (Build 8M89) to their servers. It is available for... |
28 September 2010
03:21 GMT |
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A customer who had been experiencing post iOS 4.1 battery drain and heat issues decided to hit up his local Apple Retail Store and have a word with the techies there. According to this person, it took Apple’s tech-savvy staff about 90 seconds to isolate the problem. They also sent him off with a brand new iPhon... |
21 September 2010
06:28 GMT |
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Cybercriminals are taking advantage of users. who are eagerly awaiting a new universal iOS jailbreak, by distributing computer trojans using its rumored name.Last month Apple released iOS 4.0.2 to patch several security vulnerabilities, including two, that were being exploited by a service called JailbreakMe.Followin... |
20 September 2010
11:00 GMT |
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Apple has heavily advertised iOS 4.1 mentioning Game Center, the company’s new gaming network that provides wireless multiplayer capabilities, leader-boards, achievements and more. The app also can’t be deleted, since it that comes pre-installed with iOS 4.1.Yet some are sick of having it on their home sc... |
20 September 2010
06:32 GMT |
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A guide to jailbreaking iPhone 3G on iOS 4.1 with PwnageTool has been published online. The method involves patching PwnageTool 4.01 so that it can identify iOS 4.1 for iPhone 3G.The tutorial in question reveals that “PwnageTool bundle for iPhone 3G running final version of iOS 4.1 has been released.”It h... |
20 September 2010
02:55 GMT |
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An admittedly small number of iPhone 4 users accusing issues with the phone’s virtual keyboard under iOS 4.1 are noting over at Apple’s Discussions’ forum that pressing a letter ends up typing one close by.“Has anyone else noticed that the keyboard in iOS 4.1 is intermittently inaccurate? I up... |
17 September 2010
03:31 GMT |
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Everyone can agree that Apple Discussions forum users are relentless when it comes to Apple messing up on a software update, but who’s to blame them this time around when the third update tasked with fixing their troubles brings the same battery drainage issues experienced by numerous customers since the initia... |
15 September 2010
10:35 GMT |
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A growing number of reports signaling iOS 4.1 issues with audio quality on built-in car systems should prompt Apple to include yet more tweaks in the next iOS software update about to ship next month.According to a report by Macnn, iOS 4.1 seems to be directly responsible for quality problems with built-in car audio ... |
14 September 2010
03:36 GMT |
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A Mac-centric web site claims to have learned that the iPhone Dev Team’s iOS 4.1 jailbreak will come in tandem with a Cydia tweak that will ultimately enable high-dynamic-range (HDR) photos for unsupported devices, including the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS.Cult of Mac points out to a Twitter update from @cdevwill,... |
13 September 2010
10:11 GMT |
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iOS 4.1 reportedly adds support for the Cherokee tribe’s language, making it the first Native language to be featured on Apple devices. Called the Cherokee syllabary, the language is used by more than 290,000 Cherokee citizens.According to a report, the Cherokee Nation has been working with Apple’ develop... |
10 September 2010
04:29 GMT |
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As Apple fans should already know, iOS 4.1 is now available for grabs from Apple’s servers. The software delivers new features and enhancements to both iPhone and iPod touch owners, as well as fixes for several issues, and security patches.Those who haven’t yet gotten a chance to download the iOS 4.1 soft... |
9 September 2010
11:03 GMT |
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iPhone 4 owners who still believe Apple has been reluctant to admit a design flaw with the handset can now employ a software tool to determine whether or not the antennagate issue is real or not.Various reports reveal that, for reasons yet unknown, Apple has re-introduced field test mode in iOS 4.1, which will allow ... |
9 September 2010
07:02 GMT |
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iOS 4.1, the first major software update to the operating system powering the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, has been released to the public packing various enhancements and fixes, among which a large number of security bugs are patched.Some 24 holes have been plugged, most of which are located in the WebKit browser e... |
9 September 2010
06:34 GMT |
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An Apple Discussions thread that’s inevitably going to grow in the coming weeks suggests iOS 4.1 doesn’t fix the proximity sensor issues for some iPhone 4 owners. Others, however, claim to have seen the problems resolved, after applying the new software update.Currently 6 pages long, the thread in ... |
9 September 2010
06:18 GMT |
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iPhone hackers are working on developing a new jailbreak method, which exploits a newly discovered vulnerability in the boot ROM of iOS-based devices.The most recent jailbreaks, like the notorious JailbreakMe one, were achieved by gaining root access through vulnerabilities in iOS components.While these security hole... |
9 September 2010
06:06 GMT |
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Apple has rolled out a new version of its iPhone Configuration Utility, the tool that allows administrators to create, maintain, encrypt, and install configuration profiles, track and install provisioning profiles and authorized applications, and capture device information including console logs.iPhone Configuration... |
9 September 2010
04:08 GMT |
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Apple has released iOS 4.1, a major update to its iPhone and iPod touch firmware, which fixes numerous security vulnerabilities of critical impact.There are a total of 24 security issues addressed in iOS 4.1, 19 of which can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the target devices.Most of the remote code executio... |
8 September 2010
16:28 GMT |
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The iOS 4.1 update has finally arrived for iPhone and iPod touch owners worldwide, delivering Game Center, high dynamic range (HDR) photos on iPhone 4, support for TV show rentals on iTunes, the ability to upload HD videos to YouTube and MobileMe, additional support for AVRCP-supported accessories, FaceTime calling f... |
8 September 2010
15:58 GMT |
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The infamous iPhone Dev Team has updated its blog to advise the jailbreak community against installing iOS 4.1, in case Apple decides to finally release the software update today.iOS 4.1 is the first major update to iOS 4, adding new iTunes features, Game Center, HDR photography, and more, for iPhone and iPod touch u... |
8 September 2010
08:26 GMT |
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Game Center is now live, iPhone developers report. The service was formerly available for testing purposes only, being tied to iOS 4.1 beta builds.Notably, the service has been reset, with TUAW reporting that accounts and friends created for the sandbox development environment have been erased.Game Center is now prom... |
8 September 2010
06:23 GMT |
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Just a quick reminder to all iPhone owners out there who’ve been sitting on the edge of their seats waiting for Apple to roll out a fix for the numerous issues surrounding iOS 4 - Apple is set to offer iOS 4.1 as a free download to all iPhone owners tomorrow.Apple chief executive officer Steve Jobs confir... |
7 September 2010
13:31 GMT |
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Tests carried out using a "final release" version of iOS 4.1 have revealed considerable improvement in the behavior of the software on iPhone 3G handsets, according to a technology web site. Known to slow down old-generation hardware, iOS 4.0 was released this summer packing over 100 new features, including multitas... |
4 September 2010
15:31 GMT |
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Apple has posted a public download link for the iOS 4.1 update / restore file targeting future owners of iPod touch fourth-generation who are yet have the device shipped to them.The fourth-generation iPod touch is currently available for pre-order, and is slated to become available next week, Apple said during its Se... |
4 September 2010
09:57 GMT |
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A new preview of Xcode 4 is now available, delivering iOS 4.1 compatibility and a few new features, including a new activity interface, and a completely refreshed UI for the code completion technologies.“Xcode is the complete toolset for building Mac OS X and iOS applications - and with Xcode 4, the tools have ... |
3 September 2010
06:37 GMT |
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Apple Chief Executive Officer, Steve Jobs confirmed during the company’s media event held in San Francisco on September 1 that iOS 4.1 was on its way with cool new features, as well as a bag of fixes for existing issues, including the proximity sensor problem typical to iPhone 4 handsets.Steve Jobs announced du... |
2 September 2010
08:19 GMT |
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Apple has announced the fourth version of its popular iPod touch, which comes packed with the company’s new Retina Display, FaceTime video calling, HD video recording, Apple’s A4 chip, 3-axis gyro, iOS 4.1 and Game Center.Apple crammed all this in an event thinner and lighter enclosure, with an all new de... |
2 September 2010
05:42 GMT |
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Apple is on track to deliver a new iOS software update specifically targeting iPhone 3G customers, following widespread complaints of poor performance under version 4.0 of the operating system.Steve Jobs, chief executive at Apple, confirmed to a customer that his company was rolling out a fix that should address issu... |
23 August 2010
08:56 GMT |
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People familiar with the latest iOS 4.1 beta from Apple have been able to confirm that the software includes fixes for the behavior of the proximity sensor found on iPhone 4 handsets, as well as fixes for problems with Bluetooth connectivity.According to AppleInsider, Apple’s official release notes included wit... |
21 August 2010
11:41 GMT |
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Apple’s CEO has confirmed that Apple is working on a fix for iPhone 3G customers experiencing poor performance after applying the iOS 4.1 software update.Following complaints from iPhone 3G users accusing issues after installing iOS 4, Apple kicked off an investigation telling the press that it was aware of the... |
21 August 2010
09:57 GMT |
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For several weeks now, developers have been mingling around the code inside iOS 4.1 beta builds to find references to upcoming Apple hardware, with the latest findings indicating that Apple has at least one all-new product to announce.First off, AppleInsider suggests, a fourth-generation iPod touch is almost certainl... |
20 August 2010
06:40 GMT |
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A report signaling that Apple has added a multiplayer restriction to Game Center in recent iOS 4.1 betas suggests the company is on track to launch the new software to the general population with its next planned release.Particularly, the addition of the "Multi Player Games" restriction was spotted in a new Game Cent... |
16 August 2010
03:48 GMT |
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A new option in the iOS "Contacts" application will allow users of future, camera-enabled iPod touches to make FaceTime calls using an email address, according to the latest iOS 4.1 Beta 3 findings. Reportedly, the new option would allow FaceTime compatibility with devices that are not associated with a phone number.... |
8 August 2010
15:40 GMT |
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On Tuesday, Apple has made available a new version of iOS 4 beta, as well as the corresponding software development kit for application builders. Both software solutions have been brought up to version 4.1 beta 3. Interestingly enough, the new release comes only one week after the beta 2 flavor was delivered to deve... |
4 August 2010
03:43 GMT |
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Word has it that Apple’s promised fix for the proximity sensor issues reported by iPhone 4 owners was included in yesterday’s iOS 4.1 Beta 2 update targeting registered Apple developers. Apple is yet to debut the public version of the software update which should include additional enhancements and fixes.... |
28 July 2010
06:35 GMT |
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Registered Apple Developers have been handed the second beta of iOS 4.1 and iOS SDK 4.1. Builds 885091b of iOS 4.1 and 10M2305a of iOS SDK 4.1 are available as free downloads from Apple’s iPhone Dev Center but only to those enrolled in the company’s $99-a-year iPhone Developer Program.According to A... |
28 July 2010
05:57 GMT |
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In addition to the antenna issues over which Apple is facing a backlash, a proximity sensor issue is also present in the iPhone 4, Apple has confirmed. Following reports from Apple Discussions forum posters, the company is addressing the matter with an upcoming firmware fix (either iOS 4.0.2 or iOS 4.1). The rel... |
19 July 2010
03:44 GMT |
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Apple has officially released the next version of its iOS alongside a new beta of the Software Development Kit used to code applications. The betas, targeting select developers enrolled with Apple, are now freely available for download through the company’s iPhone Dev Center.However, there is no version of the ... |
15 July 2010
02:37 GMT |
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Apple is faced with immense backlash for failing to properly address iPhone 4 reception issues, while it remains to be seen who is right and who is wrong on the matter. Now, more than ever, the company is pressed with issuing a fix before PR sharks start eating away at the sales of its iPhone 4. Although Apple offici... |
13 July 2010
09:23 GMT |
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