iPhone 2.1 jailbroken with end run around iTunes 8 defenses The well-known iPhone Dev Team has already managed to jailbreak the 2.1 firmware for iPhones and iPod touch, all the while without requiring tricks to circumvent new anti-hacking provisions in iTunes 8. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 116
iTunes HD videos low bitrate, include iPod-ready versions Those expecting Blu-ray level video from Apple's new HD TV shows may be significantly disappointed — though buyers will find a surprise in the form of a smaller version for their iPhones and iPods. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 96
No subscription iTunes at event; Macs high priority in enterprise Hopes for an all-you-can-eat iTunes music service should be dashed this time around, according to purported insiders. Meanwhile, the corporate world says in a new study that integrating Macs into their businesses is one of their top priorities. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 58
U.S. Army increasingly using custom iPods as field translators Apple's iPod has been easing tensions with Iraqi citizens in a real-world experiment that has seen the music player provide on-the-spot translating for a fraction the cost and size of earlier systems. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 50
New BlackBerry suffering same 3G connection drops as iPhone Cellular access woes initially pinned on the iPhone 3G's particular hardware now appear likely to be thwarting the BlackBerry Bold's debut with AT&T, according to a new report . Aidan Malley 17 years ago 67
Apple releases MacBook Air update to fix processor idling bug Apple on Friday night released an update for the MacBook Air meant to resolve a longstanding problem with processor idling as well as one with video playback. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 20
Second iPhone 3G carrier reaches Turkey as Russia nears deal Those looking to buy an iPhone in Turkey will have a second choice besides Vodafone. Simultaneously, two Russian carriers have allegedly been tapped to carry the device. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 6
Apple's Best Buy play makes 12m iPhones "very conservative" An agreement for Best Buy to start selling iPhones will help make already strong estimates for Apple's device sales seem all too modest, according to an investment note from Lehman Brothers. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 30
Sources: Best Buy to sell Apple's iPhone 3G nationwide Best Buy Co., Inc. is expected to announce as early as Wednesday plans to begin selling the iPhone 3G next month, making it the first independent U.S. reseller to offer the the coveted touchscreen handset outside of Apple and AT&T. Kasper Jade & Aidan Malley 17 years ago 83
Upstart iPhone developer already on one million Apple devices Although nearly all its business depends on a platform which launched just three weeks ago, Tapulous has become one of the most prominent iPhone and iPod touch developers with more than one million downloads in its pocket — and attention that may turn it into one of the App Store's more serious players. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 16
New iPod touch hidden in firmware; Microsoft's pro-Vista videos A simple reference in the beta of Apple's latest firmware could hint at a significant remake of the iPod touch. Also, Microsoft has posted the controversial "blind taste test" videos that promote an improved Vista, and a Wyoming county's schools will receive 3,000 MacBooks. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 85
Anti-DRM protest at Apple stores; Verizon on iPhone 3G's impact Open-source campaigners are planning a flood campaign against Apple retail they believe will pressure the iPhone maker to open up its devices. Verizon, meanwhile, only believes the iPhone 3G has had slight impact on its sales, and Doom's creator wants to create an exclusive iPhone game. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 126
Intel may cater to Apple with system-on-a-chip, dual-core Atom Intel's options for Apple and other customers interested in ultra-portable devices are about to expand thanks to the official launch of an all-in-one processor and a dual-core version of its Atom processor. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 33
Apple issues quartet of iLife '08 updates Apple on Tuesday afternoon released four patches for its iLife '08 creative suite that touch on iMovie, iPhoto, iWeb, and the supporting infrastructure. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 9
Hidden iPhone 3G firmware "fixes" yellow screens Early adopters of iPhone 3G have discovered an updated firmware build hidden from iTunes' update system that appears to fix several issues, including the yellow screen tint that some believe is a flaw. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 34
Concerns raised about lack of Mac-to-MobileMe push sync While Apple markets MobileMe primarily as a push service, some are now discovering that updates to the Mac don't translate to immediate updates for the web or for Apple's handhelds, raising questions about whether the new service is as full-featured as promised. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 80
Every iPhone 3G chip named, illustrated in detail Many have made guesses as to what chipsets are inside iPhone 3G, but research firms Portelligent and Semiconductor Insights have cracked the mystery and have explained each chip in one of the most detailed Apple product teardowns yet. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 36
Apple says yellow-tinted iPhone 3G screen deliberate While many new iPhone 3G owners have griped that the device's occasionally yellowish hue is evidence of a defect, Apple has now gone on record to say that the tint is a deliberate choice to improve overall usability. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 57
Apple again greenlights iPod touch 2.0 update Having cleared most of the iTunes woes that plagued Apple's firmware updates on Friday, Apple has now officially posted the iPod touch 2.0 upgrade. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 37
Apple stores faced with iPhone 3G outages, lineups at day's end Supply limits and activation woes have left multiple Apple retail outlets short of iPhone 3G stock or else with lengthy lineups, even towards the end of the phone's first day on sale. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 79
UK Apple stores to sell iPhone 3G on launch after all Casting aside worries that iPhone 3G buyers in Britain would have to shop at O2 and Carphone Warehouse, a new report claims Apple UK will sell the devices itself — albeit with an important catch. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 15
It's already begun: iPhone 3G line starting in New York City Although it's not the first release and ample supply is expected, a queue has reportedly begun outside of Apple's Fifth Avenue retail store to buy iPhone 3G a full week before its release. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 131
German publisher drops 12,000 PCs for Mac; more One of Germany's largest newspaper publishers will become one of Apple's largest-ever customers when it converts all of its 12,000 computers from Windows systems to Macs. Also, the latest beta of Flash Player 10 promises to boost sluggish performance with Apple computers. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 75
New Apple touch patents show body part sensing, fingernail input In what's considered the definitive overview of Apple's attempts to patent its multi-touch interface, a deluge of newly-public filings show Apple considering technology that hasn't yet been used in the iPhone or the Mac — including sensing the difference between body parts, explaining gestures through activities, and even responding differently to input from fingernails. Aidan Malley 17 years ago 17
