9to5Mac are reporting that Apple has released the third iPhone OS 4 SDK BETA and is available to developers in the iPhone Developer Center. The previous Beta caused some problems for developers with camera functionality and file handling. Hopes are high that not only will those issues be fixed, but perhaps developers might get to peek at some new features … Read More
Video Call references in iPhone OS 4.0 SDK. Wi-Fi only?
As we all suspected, and is now fairly certain, the new iPhone 4G will have a front facing camera, and as such we can expect some kind of video chat or video conferencing feature in the new device. MacRumours is reporting some interesting tidbits pulled out of an analysis of the latest iPhone OS 4.0 SDK. They have found error … Read More
Apple’s iPhone, iPad OS 4 Jailbroken? There’s an App For That
From the dark corners of the Internet comes the news many have been waiting to hear. Tech blog Geekword is reporting famous/infamous iPhone hacker geohot has indirectly leaked the name of his iPhone OS 4.0 jailbreaking tool. According to the report, the domain name limera1n.com is registered to the same owner as blackra1n.com and that owner is geohot of course. … Read More
Apple adds ‘Gmail Archive’ to iPhone OS 4
Apple have added a Gmail “Archive” feature to the iPhone’s native Mail app. It works in a similar way to “Delete”, in that you swipe the mail you want to archive, but choose to archive instead of delete. Seeing as Gmail accounts have “unlimited” space for archiving to this seems like a neat addition. The Mail app will bring significant … Read More
AT&T holiday block may signal Apple iPhone 4G launch dates
As in previous years multiple sources are confirming that AT&T has put an unusual block on staff holidays for this year. In previous years the only reason for a holiday ban like this from AT&T is for an Apple iPhone launch. The interesting thing is that this year the ban is in June. Which signals that perhaps the iPhone 4G … Read More
iPhone OS 4.0 3G Special multitasking “hacked” edition
We predicted that multitasking would not be available on earlier iPhone devices, and were correct. Even still I was personally a little insulted by Apple’s statement that earlier hardware simply can’t support it. That statement taken in its broadest terms could be seen as true, but overall the statement is disingenuous. It must have had a similar effect on the … Read More
Apple drops unpopular “Rate on Delete” for iPhone OS 4.0 Apps
Some developers who have been trying out iPhone OS 4.0 have noted that the “Rate on Delete” “feature” is not present in the new operating system. This “feature” has been a controversial facet of the iPhone OS for some time. With a lot of developers feeling that the score people gave to their apps when deleting them may be arbitrary … Read More
Apple iPhone Developer Clause 3.3.9 iAd Competitive Advantage
Apple was very clear in it’s statement of intent about iAds and iPhone OS 4.0. The company stated that it would not prevent third-parties from providing advert services to developers creating apps for it’s platform. However, taking a closer look at the new iPhone Developer Contract, there is another clause that is causing some consternation for advertising firms like AdMob, … Read More
iPhone OS 4.0 Jailbreak Confirmed (Video)
We reported yesterday that iPhone OS 4.0 had either been jailbroken already, or was on the verge of being jailbroken : [touchreviews.net] Well overnight iPhone Dev Team member MuscleNerd (@MuscleNerd) managed to complete the jailbreak, and released a video online of his exploits: In the video we can see a VNC server running on the new iPhone OS 4.0 Developer … Read More
iPhone OS 4 SDK Hints At Improved Hardware
We have the iPad and iPhone OS 4.0. The only major item of speculation left for this year is the new iPhone. It is widely expected new iPhone hardware will be introduced at the Apple Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) some time this summer. Thanks to some digging by MacRumors and TUAW it now appears a bit more of the new … Read More
iPhone OS 4.0 Initial analysis and Developers perspective
The next major iteration of Apple’s strongest facet in it’s increasing domination of the mobile marketplace is upon us, in the form of iPhone OS 4.0 Of course this is just a “sneak peak” of an OS which Apple promises boasts more than 100 new user features, and over 1500 new APIs for developers… Let’s take a look at the … Read More
iPhone OS 4.0 already Jailbroken?
iPhone OS 4.0 Jailbreak! As you probably know iPhone OS 4.0 was unveiled in the US yesterday, and was made available for download immediately as a Developer Preview. If you want to have a go then you need to sign up as an Apple Developer, pay $99 and then you’re good to go. I have it installed on my 3G … Read More
Download iPhone OS 4 Keynote Event
Apple has updated their website with information about the upcoming iPhone OS update for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. In the iPhone OS 4 event Apple gave us a sneak peek into the future of iPhone OS. The update will bring many highly anticipated features. If you missed our live coverage here, you can read our event roudup here. You can also … Read More
Apple iPhone OS 4.0 Keynote Event Roundup
Apple has certainly been on a streak lately. The public release of the iPad has been a complete success and now the details of the much anticipated iPhone OS 4.0. The new operating system has been the main object of speculation and rumor since the unveiling of the Apple tablet in January. Today’s announcement finally threw back the curtain and … Read More
Apple patents “peer to peer financial transactions”
Could peer to peer financial transactions be part of the iPhone OS 4.0 sneak peek? Seems strange that it should suddenly pop up online now. I find the whole US patent thing a bit strange. It appears that anyone can patent anything, and then it’s a big free for all in court where the lawyers make out like bandits. In … Read More