Apple Quiet on Original iPhone, iPod touch Exploit Risk
Apple has yet to address what plans, if any, they have for original iPhone and iPod touch owners, in light of today’s exploit patch. The PDF Exploit patched today is the first major security exploit that targets iOS 3.1, 3.2, and 4.0 simultaneously. While the exploit allows a device to be jailbroken, a malformed PDF […]
Amazon Lists AT&T GoPhone Branded microSIM
Amazon has listed the AT&T GoPhone branded microSIM for $19.97. This makes Amazon the first online retailer to offer the microSIM outside of AT&T. The GoPhone branding also indicates use for the iPad owing to its monthly contract-free data plans, though the SIM can also be used with the iPhone 4 to activate on a […]
Samsung Buries WiMAX Mondi KIN-Style, Gives Parting Gifts
The biggest reason that the Samsung Mondi failed can probably be traced to its lack of an ability to operate as a WiMAX modem. Samsung has fixed that, unfortunately far too late for the product to be saved in the marketplace. At one point the Mondi had a lot of promise. If it had sold […]
Did Apple Flip the iOS Kill Switch on NDrive?
NDrive was a newcomer to the GPS game, and offered iOS buyers a deal; be one of the first, and get 1.8 GB of US map data for only $2.99. The catch? Well, it appears NDrive may not have fully licensed the map data used in the application. And, they may not have licensed those […]
AT&T Announces Smartphone, iPhone, iPad Data Pricing Changes & Tethering
AT&T this evening announced that on June 7 it will be replacing the existing smartphone data plans (including iPhone and iPad plans) with new, metered data plans. The company also announced its first tethering support for iPhone. The company previously has offered unlimited data on smartphone, iPhone, and iPad for $30/month, with a voice plan […]
AT&T Offering Intenational iPad 3G Data Plans
Not long after the launch of the Apple iPad 3G, AT&T is now offering international data plans for roaming with the device. AT&T’s data plans begin at 20MB of data access for $24.99 and end at 200MB of access for $199.99, identical to its international data plans for phones.
Spirit iPhone/iPad Jailbreak Now Available
The latest iPhone and now iPad compatible jailbreak in Spirit is now available for download. The jailbreak is untethered and functions on OS versions 3.1.2, 3.1.3, and 3.2, with any issues arising from the hack requiring a full restore prior to attempting again. This follows the jailbreaking of the iPad almost 24 hours after official […]
Adobe Abandons iPhone Cross Compiler Development
Adobe has officially abandoned further development of its iPhone compiler included in its latest CS5 Creative Suite after Apple’s latest change to its developer Terms of Service implicitly prohibited such tools. Apple has tightened its grip on the iPhone platform by explicitly defining which languages can be used in application development. The compiler will still […]
Sprint Giving Away Free iPad Carrying Case with Overdrive Modem Purchase from Best Buy
In an attempt to shamelessly promote its WiMax service, Sprint has taken it upon itself to give away an iPad carrying case with a separate pouch for its Overdrive 3G/4G modem router. The 4G Case by Sprint is now available for free with the purchase of the Overdrive from participating Best Buy stores.
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