Native Google Voice App Now Available on iTunes
Google has announced that their long promised Google Voice app for the iPhone is now available after a series of delays and a brief standoff with Apple that led to an FCC inquiry, with support for notifications and Direct Access Number support for faster call transmission. The app also supports free text messaging to US […]
iOS 4.2 Expected Friday, Jailbreakers Cautioned to Backup
Apple appears to be poised to release iOS 4.2 on Friday. The update will make significant improvements to stability, and fix two show-stopping issues with Apple’s mobile device operating system. The update will correct Apple’s Daylight Savings Time issues, as well as fix a bug that allows the passcode lock to be bypassed on iPhone […]
AT&T Loophole Grants Unlimited iPhone Data to Metered Data Users
A loophole has been discovered in AT&T’s automated system that allows customers with iPhone under the new metered data plans the option to switch to the previous unlimited iPhone data plan. The process requires a feature phone and some time set aside to perform the steps. This loophole cannot easily be closed by AT&T as […]
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 […]
ultrasn0w Updated for Select iPhone 3G, 3GS and 4 Models
The iPhone Dev-Team has released the latest update to its ultrasn0w unlock tool for select models of the iPhone 3G, 3GS and 4 models with select baseband versions, limiting the scope of the unlock for the time being. The aforementioned models (iPhone 4 baseband 01.59 and 3G/3GS basebands 04.26.08, 05.11.07, 05.12.01 and 05.13.04) are compatible […]
Apple May Offer Free Bumper Cases to Avoid iPhone 4 Recall
Many sources, including the iPhone Dev Team, are indicating that iOS 4.0.1 may be issued later today to implement Apple’s promised signal meter improvements. As previously reported, tomorrow Apple will hold a press conference which appears to be on iPhone 4 reception issues. There are few reasons why Apple would hold this press conference; either […]
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 […]
MobileProtect Insurance Program for iPhone Now Available
With the launch of the iPhone 4 today, Asurion have announced the availability of a new insurance option for the iPhone in the MobileProtect device protection program. The program features a few key differences from the typical handset coverage programs offered by carriers with the insurance provider, such as loss/theft coverage and accidental damage along […]
Editorial: Why Palm’s Giving Away the (App) Store
A million to developers, half off all apps, what’s Palm up to? Edicts from HP, that’s what. Read more.
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 […]