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Moments after the iPhone Dev Team announced the big news, iPhone-savvy users immediately came to help, posting guides on how to jailbreak and unlock an iPhone for OS 3.1.2. One such guide is available from the Modmyi forums, and contains instructions on how to use PwnageTool 3.1.4, as well as download the appropriate... |
13 October 2009
09:23 GMT |
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Following the release of blackra1n by geohot, a guy going by the screen name of emac2299 posted a video tutorial explaining how to use the jailbreak tool with a Windows computer and any iPhone or iPod touch model. blackra1n is the first tool that can effectively jailbreak iPhone OS version 3.1.2 and it is available o... |
12 October 2009
10:32 GMT |
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Not long after the iPhone Dev Team updated its PwnageTool jailbreak app to support more iPhone and iPod touch devices under iPhone OS 3.1 (3.1.1 on iPod touch), blogger geohot announced a working jailbreak solution for the latest iPhone firmware – version 3.1.2. While PwnageTool 3.1.3 only supports iPhone OS 3.... |
12 October 2009
07:28 GMT |
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Reports have revealed that a hacker has been able to produce a jailbreak tool for iPhone OS 3.1.2, the latest software update for iPhone and iPod touch users from Apple. The tool – blackra1n – can effectively jailbreak any iPhone or iPod touch device, but does not unlock iPhones for use with non-supported... |
12 October 2009
04:22 GMT |
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With the release of iPhone OS 3.1.2 yesterday, it appears that Apple is again updating the firmware baseband for the iPhone and iPod touch, a move that, according to reports on the Internet, breaks compatibility with the latest jailbreak / unlock tools. Therefore, updating via iTunes will remove any hacks achieved wi... |
9 October 2009
09:43 GMT |
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In what is a rather surprising move, Apple has just released a new update to the iPhone OS, bringing the software version to 3.1.2 in just under a month from the release of OS 3.1, the latest major update for iPhone and iPod touch owners. According to the release notes issued by Apple today, the iPhone OS 3.1.2 upda... |
8 October 2009
14:19 GMT |
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Apple iPhone or iPod owners looking to download the latest software version for their device must look no further, as Softpedia has got them covered. While iPod touch owners are required to pay for their firmware updates, the same rules don't apply for iPhone owners, or owners of other iPod models. So, if you&rs... |
7 October 2009
09:20 GMT |
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Assuming the devices have already been pwned at 3.0 or 3.0.1, the iPhone 3GS and the second-generation iPod touch have been added to the support list of PwnageTool 3.1.3 released just days ago by the iPhone Dev Team. The hack tool does not support either of the two devices out of the box. Currently, just one device i... |
6 October 2009
05:01 GMT |
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Weeks into the release of iPhone OS 3.1 and months into that of OS 3.0, iPhone and iPod touch users looking to unlock and / or jailbreak their devices are still having trouble with these two otherwise simple tasks. With the help of PwnageTool 3.1, or the latest version of redsn0w, iPhone and iPod touch owners can eas... |
28 September 2009
10:48 GMT |
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It has been revealed that Apple’s latest iPhone OS update has disabled the popular tethering hack that allows your computer to access the Internet via your iPhone’s cell connection. MMS messaging, also enabled by the hack, is just as affected by the installation of iPhone OS 3.1. Apple introduced iPhone ... |
21 September 2009
05:57 GMT |
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In addition to posting an updated version of the PwnageTool app for the purpose of jailbreaking / unlocking an iPhone / iPod touch, the thoughtful iPhone Dev Team has again posted info on important aspects surrounding the latest update from Apple. During its latest iPod event, Apple introduced iPhone OS 3.1 for iPho... |
18 September 2009
10:37 GMT |
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Apple posted long ago a Support document explaining that iPhone and iPod touch owners could use iTunes to sync content on their computer. Such content includes music, applications, podcasts, videos, ringtones, photos, notes, email account settings, contacts, calendars, and bookmarks. According to the Mac maker, &ldqu... |
17 September 2009
09:04 GMT |
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At this year’s iPod event, Apple’s SVP of Product Marketing (Phil Schiller) took the stage to reveal that the iPod touch was getting not only twice the storage capacity for an even smaller price, but also that the device was twice as fast, compared with its predecessor. Pre-installed with the new 3.1.1 ... |
16 September 2009
05:11 GMT |
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A company going by the name of iPhone Unlocking Ltd. claims to have released a tool that can effectively unlock any iPhone model running the latest iPhone 3.1 software from Apple, as well as perform a jailbreak. The application, however, is paid, with no option to try-before-you-buy. “Since we launched our ver... |
15 September 2009
06:46 GMT |
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While the iPhone OS 3.1 was offered for free to handset owners on September 9, iPod touch firmware 3.1.1 was made available as a paid upgrade for owners of the world’s funnest iPod. Although cheaper than previous software updates (now only $4.95), many iPod touch users still believe it’s not worth paying ... |
15 September 2009
02:28 GMT |
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Besides adding new features, tweaks and fixes in the latest software update to the iPhone OS, Apple has included a number of security patches as well, resolving recently discovered vulnerabilities in the software on both the iPhone side of the OS, and for iPod touch. According to an Apple Support piece detailing &ld... |
14 September 2009
08:38 GMT |
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The infamous iPhone Dev Team has posted an update on its blog confirming that the PwnageTool for 3.1 is actively being developed. An announcement should be just around the corner, going by the post over at the Dev Team blog. Softpedia does not condone jailbreaking the iPhone / iPod touch. For now, the Dev Team has m... |
14 September 2009
08:21 GMT |
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The people at QuickPWN have posted a tutorial (complete with IPSW file downloads) on how to jailbreak an iPhone under OS 3.1 software. Apparently, the iPhone Dev Team’s redsn0w version 0.8 is still a go for the task. However, Softpedia does not condone jailbreaking the iPhone / iPod touch. “With the iPho... |
14 September 2009
08:10 GMT |
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With the release of OS 3.1 Software Update for iPhone and iPod touch, some (newcomers) may be curious to know exactly how it’s done for each device in part. Well, updating an iPhone to OS 3.1 is as easy as pie. But first, let’s see what’s new in the new iPhone OS version. According to Apple, iPhone... |
10 September 2009
09:50 GMT |
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iPhone OS 3.1 was actually the announcement that kicked off yesterday’s iPod event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. Steve Jobs bluntly described the new software as packing a bunch of nice features in it, as well as a few bug fixes. The Apple website, however, reveals that there’s ... |
10 September 2009
08:55 GMT |
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An AT&T insider has confirmed to an iPhone-focused website that Apple is shipping OS 3.1 software update for iPhone and iPod touch in September. The event will also be marked by the enabling of MMS support from the American carrier. According to people familiar with AT&T’s plans, the mobile services operator w... |
27 August 2009
06:54 GMT |
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The famous iPhone Dev Team has announced that its old jailbreak tool, redsn0w 0.8, is good to go with the latest firmware version for the Apple iPhone. In other words, those who plan to update their iPhone software but also want to jailbreak can do so with redsn0w version 0.8, just like they did with OS 3.0. Softpedi... |
3 August 2009
03:35 GMT |
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Details regarding the changes in iPhone OS 3.1 Beta 2 are now available via reports, one of which emphasizes a new Wi-Fi connection feature that allows devs to connect devices wirelessly, instead of requiring them to use tethering for development purposes. iPhone OS 3.1 Beta 2, only accessible to developers enrolled... |
15 July 2009
04:25 GMT |
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Alongside the release of Mac OS X 10.6 Build 10A411, Apple has reportedly seeded its iPhone developers with new betas of the iPhone OS 3.1 software, as well as the iPhone SDK for OS 3.1 Beta. “With over 1,000 new APIs, iPhone SDK 3.0 provides developers with a range of new possibilities to enhance the function... |
15 July 2009
03:47 GMT |
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AriX, a guy who helped “the amazing Geohot” release his Purplera1n iPhone 3Gs jailbreak for Mac OS X, claims to have written a script that generates a URL to the 3.0 IPSW for the iPod touch for free download. Apple only allows iPod touch owners to download and install the new software after confirming the... |
6 July 2009
03:33 GMT |
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With the release of Apple’s iPhone OS 3.1 Beta and SDK 3.1 Beta yesterday, developers have begun to document and report the most visible changes. One of the first things they noticed was that iPhone OS 3.1 changed the current baseband firmware. Improvements to OpenGL and Quartz were also reported yesterday, amo... |
2 July 2009
02:55 GMT |
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Following the release of iPhone OS 3.1 Beta and iPhone SDK 3.1 Beta, iPhone-focused website QuickPwn quickly provided some of the most visible changes with the new software. The source also points out that those relying on the iPhone Dev Team’s ultrasn0w to unlock their device should temper their update-itchy f... |
1 July 2009
04:06 GMT |
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Upon releasing the latest version of the iPhone OS, Apple posted a Support document outlining some of the security issues the update addresses, including CoreGraphics, Exchange, Mail and Safari bugs. In total, Apple has patched 38 holes in the operating system, some of which are detailed below. Exchange Available f... |
18 June 2009
05:25 GMT |
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After a painfully long wait, Apple has finally released the much-hyped iPhone 3.0 Software Update, delivering improved functionality and tons of new features to iPhone and iPod touch users worldwide. Two days from now, the iPhone 3G S will also be available to the public. The device will “unlock” the comp... |
17 June 2009
14:01 GMT |
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On the iPhone section of its website, Apple encourages iPhone fans to download iPhone OS 3.0 once it becomes available on June 17. The enhanced software delivers features that have been missing from the operating system right from the get-go, such as Cut, Copy & Paste and MMS, but also brand new additions, such as Sp... |
9 June 2009
06:06 GMT |
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It is known for almost a month now that Apple is no longer accepting any iPhone / iPod touch applications that are not compatible with iPhone OS 3.0, while apps that are not compatible with OS 3.0 will need adjusting to continue to be supported by the company. However, developers seem to have an even bigger problem o... |
26 May 2009
10:40 GMT |
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The folks at BoyGeniusReport, who previously leaked accurate imagery of new iPhone OS findings, have posted a couple of intriguing screenshots purporting to be a debugging menu from the latest beta of iPhone OS 3.0, which seemingly confirm built-in magnetometer (digital compass) support. The find directly hints at a ... |
11 May 2009
10:47 GMT |
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New iPhone OS 3.0 Beta 5 findings have emerged, relating to the software's photography capabilities, YouTube streaming and MMS. According to at least two sources, iPhone OS 3.0 Beta takes better pictures with the same 2-megapixel camera found on the device, while additional changes have been found in the YouTube... |
8 May 2009
04:35 GMT |
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Apple is no longer accepting any iPhone or iPod touch applications that are not compatible with iPhone OS 3.0, developers have learned. Some of the existing apps are reportedly susceptible to being removed, while those that are not compatible with OS 3.0 will need adjusting to continue to be supported by Apple. In sh... |
8 May 2009
03:32 GMT |
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Apple has seeded its vast developer community with new betas of the iPhone OS 3.0, iPhone SDK 3.0 and iTunes 8.2. Specifically, OS 3.0 Beta 5 (7A312g) updates one API, while iTunes 8.2 (b10) seems to patch one hole. No changes have been reported with the newest SDK build as of this post. As with the previous release,... |
7 May 2009
02:51 GMT |
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Apple has confirmed to those enrolled in its Developer Program that iPhone 3.0 Beta 4 (Build 7a300g) is now available for download. Sources inform that privileged developers have also received a certain iTunes 8.2 (pre-release) beta. The latter is required to install the new iPhone OS 3.0 Beta. As usual, an updated v... |
29 April 2009
03:22 GMT |
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AdMob has revealed in its March 2009 Mobile Metrics Report, which focuses on the rapid growth of the Android and iPhone platforms, that growth in requests from devices running the Android and iPhone OS has continued to outpace other platforms in March, despite the relatively limited number of devices on the market. A... |
24 April 2009
08:49 GMT |
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Renowned Mac hacker Charlie Miller, who has won the CanSecWest Pwn2Own hacking contest two years in a row, has now found what is described as a potential security vulnerability in Apple's iPhone.According to a NetworkWorld report, the security analyst at Independent Security Evaluators discovered the possible fl... |
17 April 2009
03:15 GMT |
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A forum post titled “Install & Run Beta 3.0 WITHOUT being on a Dev Account” caught our eye, as its author claims iPhone OS 3.0 can be downloaded and installed even by those who aren't registered with Apple as developers certified to run the software. According to Apple, in order to download iPhone O... |
15 April 2009
08:24 GMT |
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With the betas of iPhone OS 3.0 in hand, developers have found additional proof that Apple may be including a video recording application, an accessibility entry, voice dialing and more. As expected, some features seem to be destined for use on fresh hardware only, meaning two things: 1 - that Apple is launching... |
8 April 2009
03:35 GMT |
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Those nosing around iPhone OS 3.0 claim to have found numerous references to upcoming additions, both hardware and software-related. Based on these findings, iPhone users may receive a video-editing-capable OS 3.0, while new iPhone models seem to be in line for a camera upgrade, as well as support for 802.11n capabil... |
6 April 2009
03:17 GMT |
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Apple has updated the agreement it has with iPhone developers to include a few clauses that mention a certain jailbreaking practice as not condoned. According to a reliable news source, jailbreaking, assisting in jailbreaking, and developing and distributing jailbreak apps are just a few of the no-nos included in App... |
3 April 2009
10:30 GMT |
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The people at Modmyi have confirmed that a Russian hacker going by the name of Vortex has a beta version of the OS 3.0 jailbreak up for grabs. The software is packed with ICY alone (instead of Cydia) and is found inside the Windows version of QuickPwn – the work of the iPhone Dev Team. The beta, although confir... |
2 April 2009
03:10 GMT |
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As recently reported by developers enrolled in Apple's iPhone Developer (Standard or Enterprise) Program, a new version of the iPhone OS 3.0 Beta is now available, accompanied by a fresh beta of the iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK).A few changes were initially reported, including the new software's abi... |
1 April 2009
05:12 GMT |
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The second beta of the new iPhone 3.0 SDK is now available, developers have confirmed. According to 9to5mac, the fresh beta complements iPhone 3.0 Beta 2 Build: 7A259g, which weighs in at 228 MB.Also new in OS 3.0 Beta 2 (this time MacRumors reveals), is the ability to display 11 pages of apps (180 apps total) on an ... |
1 April 2009
04:22 GMT |
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A report containing information in regards to Apple's plans with Snow Leopard mentions that a new iPhone OS 3.0 beta build is on its way to members of Apple's Developer Connection. Reportedly, the same people leaking fresh Snow Leopard details know that an upcoming iPhone OS 3 beta allegedly activates the l... |
26 March 2009
09:05 GMT |
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For iPhone users with update-itchy fingers, a comprehensive FAQ is now available outlining the particularities of iPhone OS 3.0 Beta, getting the Beta and a dev spot, what is a UDID, unlock support, downgrading the baseband (not possible), downgrading back to 2.2.1 (possible) and more.A post over at Modmyi forums tit... |
25 March 2009
04:36 GMT |
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Whether or not a typo, the MobileMe section in the iPhone 3.0 OS beta now lists the option to publish videos, a feature currently unavailable in the iPhone OS (version 2.2.1). Additional findings include a "Find My iPhone" service, also in the MobileMe settings, and functional USB tethering capabilities, according to... |
23 March 2009
05:41 GMT |
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A forum post entitled “3.0 LIES corrected by an Apple Dev!” has caught our eye. The poster claims to be a registered Apple developer who was eager to correct some misinformation (rumors) related to the installation of OS 3.0 on a 3G handset, and more.“I am a registered Apple Dev and I just want to c... |
19 March 2009
10:34 GMT |
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Several video reviews of the iPhone OS 3.0 have been uploaded to the likes of YouTube, so that everyone can see Apple's new additions in action. Previewed in the video below are the highly anticipated changes for the end user, such as copy-paste, MMS, landscape view in different apps and more.Apple has included ... |
19 March 2009
04:51 GMT |
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