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Apple Working On SMS Vulnerability, Fix Coming

Cory Bohon — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:07:58 -0400

Yesterday we reported on a security vulnerability found in the iPhone OS that could potentially allow an attacker to gain access to your phone via a flaw in the SMS application/protocols. Today, the UK's Telegraph tells us that Apple is in the process of preparing a fix for this security risk.

Three New Patents: Haptic Feedback, Fingerprint Recognition And An RFID Reader

Edward Kirk — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:35:51 -0400

MacRumors has found several new pattent applciations from Apple showing three new technologies for use in future touchscreen devices like the iPhone and iPod touch. They include a possible solution for providing haptic tactile feedback, fingerprint identification, and the integration of an RFID reader.

Things We Like: iPhone OS 3.1 Lets You Copy Numbers & Addresses From Contacts

Michael Johnston — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:41:24 -0400

As we all know copy & paste finally made its way to the iPhone in 3.0, but it was missing ONE BIG THING. You couldn't copy information from contacts! Honestly Apple, how the heck did you miss that one? Sure, you could hit "Edit" and copy the number out that way, but it was so inconvenient. Thankfully iPhone OS 3.1 beta (seeded to developers earlier this week) has added this oh so important feature. When it drops, you'll be able to copy out phone numbers and addresses and even someone's name, email address, photo, and just about anything else!

And yes, we even have a pretty picture of it in action for you to check out below.

Geohot Releases 3GS Jailbreak For Windows

Edward Kirk — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:49:30 -0400

In response to the Dev Team's decision to wait until OS 3.1 to release a jailbreak for the iPhone 3GS, George Hotz, aka Geohot, has released his own jailbreaking tool for the iPhone 3GS called purplera1n, as he announced on his site. Right now it's only for Windows, but he says a Mac version is next on his list. It's still in beta, and many of the comments on his website are from people experiencing issues like frozen iPhones and compatibility problems with Vista, but an equal number of comments say it works just fine.

'Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid' Rolls On To App Store

Edward Kirk — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:58:38 -0400

Ngmoco has released Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid for the iPhone and iPod touch, sequel to their hit game, Rolando. In the new game, you lead your round companions through 46 levels of game play "as they face tribes of savage new enemies, cunning physics puzzles and an exciting, tropical world with a fresh new look." featuring graphics from pop illustrator Mikko Walamies and music from renowned break-beat artist Mr. Scruff. It also connects to ngmoco's Plus+ Network, adding a new social network for gamers.

Security Flaw In iPhone's SMS System Found

Edward Kirk — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:59:54 -0400

Security researcher Charlie Miller claimed at the SyScan conference in Singapore that he has discovered a new significant exploit in the iPhone's SMS system. The flaw may "allow an attacker to remotely install and run unsigned software code with root access to the phone."

Information For 3GS Owners Who Want To Jailbreak

Edward Kirk — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:20:04 -0400

The iPhone Dev Team has posted a notice for iPhone 3GS owners hoping to jailbreak. A jailbreak will be released relatively soon, they say, but certain files will be needed. They have a new, more reliable method for obtaining these files, but it will only work if you do it before Apple releases another update and if you don't have the OS 3.1 beta. It should also be noted that this method may update you to the 3.1 beta if it's on your computer, which would remove your chances of using Ultrasn0w in the future.

Things We Like: Glyphboard Reinvents The WebApp On iPhone

Cory Bohon — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:59:25 -0400

Glyphboard, a small web app that's seemingly more than a web app, just might change the way web apps are looked at. Previously web apps could only be used while in Safari and connected to the Internet, but this application is much different. That's because Glyphboard can install itself as a webclip on your iPhone or iPod touch and launch just like a native application.

Apple Adds Bug Fixes, New Features To MobileMe

Edward Kirk — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:22:49 -0400

Apple has added a couple of improvements to their cloud service, MobileMe, adding improvements to Mail, Gallery, iDisk, account settings, push contacts, and calenders, and Back to My Mac. Among the changes are the ability to forward or reply to an HTML or rich text message while retaining the format instead of converting to plain text.

AT&T Internal Memo Cites Multiple Company Records Broken On Launch Day

Edward Kirk — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:36:50 -0400

An internal memo from AT&T has been intercepted by MacDailyNews saying that the week that the iPhone 3GS launched, several company records were broken. Interestingly, one of the more unexpected records broken in the memo had nothing to do with the iPhone, and everything to do with the late Prince of Pop, Michael Jackson. You can check out the full text of the document after the break.