Boy Genius Report have had an interesting tip from a source. An enterprising developer, or hacker, has found references to two new iOS devices from Apple. In a code snippet found in iOS is a hack to allow these devices to be activated without going through iTunes. Something that may be of use for field testing of preproduction devices. Based … Read More
Apple Readies Game Center Launch for iOS 4
Apple’s Game Center has been kicking around in iOS 4 Betas with limited functionality available to developers for a while now. But no clear timescale has been given by Apple as to when they plan to launch the service for all to use. And to be fair, developers are still a little confused themselves as to what exactly the plan … Read More
Apple’s iOS 4.0.2 fixes pdf exploit. Kills Jailbreak for iPhone
Apple has finally released a fix for the PDF security vulnerability which was being exploited by Comex who launched jailbreakme.com. iPhone users on iOS 4.0.1 and iPod touch users on iOS 4.0 were exposed to a security hole which could allow anyone to gain unauthorized access to your device by hosting malicious pdf files on a website. Jailbreakme is undoubtedly the easiest … Read More
French Carrier SFR advises users to avoid iOS 4 for iPhone 3G
iPhone 3G users who were tempted to upgrade to iOS 4 in order to use folders, Bing search, better mail, iBooks and other improvements in the latest operating system for iPhone are now wishing they hadn’t upgraded their device. We recently reported that iPhone 3G running iOS 4 becomes slow and the battery drains faster. Apple support forum is filled with users complaining about … Read More
Skype for iPhone Updated To Support iOS 4 Multitasking
Skype for iPhone has just been updated to version 2.1 and brings with it the ability to run in the background with iOS 4 and continue conversations even while switching away from the skype application. Skype release notes state: Run Skype in the background with multitasking in iOS4. Receive Skype calls and IM while other apps are running or when … Read More
iOS 4.0.1 for iPhone 4 Now Available for Download (Update: iPad 3.2.1)
We recently reported that Apple might be releasing iOS 4.0.1 software update for iPhone 4 owners today and now Engadget has confirmed that the update is available for download. The update “improves the formula to determine how many bars of signal strength to display.” You can download the update by connecting your iPhone 4 to iTunes and clicking “check for updates” iOS … Read More
R-Type for iPhone from EA Mobile: First Screens
EA Mobile recently announced their upcoming game for iPhone/iPod touch called “R-Type” The game is a classic side scrolling shoot-em-up arcade game in which you control a space fighter to defend humanity. R-Type for iPhone keeps 100% true to the original game allowing fans to get back to the ‘80s video-arcade experience in the palm of their hands. Some features … Read More
How to turn off Gmail Archive feature in iOS 4
iOS 4 brings many improvements to the Mail app for iPhone and iPod touch. The main enhancements include unified inbox, organize messages by threads, open attachments in third-party apps and more. If you use Gmail account on your device then you might have noticed that after iOS 4 upgrade when you try to swipe to delete an email when accessing … Read More
Apple and Friends Keep an Eye on You With iOS 4
iOS 4 went live on June 21 around 1PM EST. The update is jam-packed with over 100 new features including multitasking and folders. Before updating you were met with Apple’s new Software License Agreement, which I’m sure all of you were quick to accept. I was lucky enough to grab a GM copy of iOS 4 last week and updated … Read More
iOS 4 Update for iPhone and iPod touch Now Available for Download
The wait is finally over, iOS 4 for iPhone and iPod touch is now live and available for free download from Apple servers. If your device is connected to iTunes on you PC or Mac when you click the “Check for Update” option it will prompt you to download iOS 4. iOS 4 Software Update Features List iOS 4 update contains over … Read More
Pandora for iPhone Now iOS 4 Compatible Adds Multitasking Support
We recently reported that iPhone app developers have been working on iOS 4 compatible updates for their apps. Today Apple will be releasing iOS 4, the latest software version for iPhone and iPod touch as a free update. Gizmodo is reporting that Pandora app for iPhone has now been updated to version 3.1 and brings new multitasking features. The latest update uses … Read More
Skype Dragging their feet with their update for iOS 4?
According to Skype they are working towards a multitasking iOS 4 update for the immensely popular iPhone VoIP app. But some fear that they may be dragging their feet as they wait to see what the impact of FaceTime will be. Is this really a healthy attitude for Skype to take? The official line from Skype is as follows: With … Read More
Reminder: iOS4 is a Free Download from Apple for iPhone, iPod touch
Quick reminder for all you iPhone & iPod Touch users out there. Regardless of whether you have a new iPhone 4 on order, or better still in a FedEx plane, or van, heading towards you, you will be able to download iOS4 for FREE today from Apple for your existing iPhone / iPod Touch. Heck, even if you don’t have … Read More
iPhone developers updating their apps, now iOS 4 ready
During WWDC 2010 Steve Jobs announced the availability of the GM candidate of iOS 4 for iPhone developers and they have been busy testing and optimizing their apps for the latest version of iPhone and iPod touch software. iOS 4 will bring Multitasking which has been one of the most anticipated features for the iPhone and iPod touch. Apple is implementing Multitasking support … Read More
iTunes 9.2 Adds iPhone 4 and iOS Support
Apple recently released an update for it’s iTunes software for Mac and Windows. The new version adds support for iPhone 4, iBooks sync and iOS 4 compatibility. iTunes 9.2 adds the following new features: Sync with iPhone 4 to enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books and more on-the-go Sync and read books with iPhone or iPod touch with iOS … Read More