Siri hacked to work on other devices?

Nov 15 11 under iPhone News | Leave a comment

Siri

A group of developers from a group called Applidium announced that they were able to crack security protocols of the famous voice assistant which was launched first time for the iPhone 4S. This could certainly start an avalanche of third party developers and apps for other platforms. Still there are some issues and problems which will be soon more visible. For Siri to be used in this manner, every user will need a unique UDID. UDID stands for Unique Device Identifier which comes in a form of 40 character long number which is different for every iPhone.

Whenever you use your iPhone 4S it will use the UDID constantly. This is same for other devices, meaning you will need a unique UDID from an iPhone 4S. Apple could always block an  identifying number, but if you keep it private for your own use, you should be safe.

Siri runs on iPhone 4S officially but we have already seen it running on iPhone 4 and iPod Touch. This seems like a step in a good direction. Still, Apple could oppose such developments strongly and if we can conclude anything by former actions by Apple against infringements, they will take any measure possible to stop this. They will surely patch the security hole which enables porting Siri with the next iOS upgrade. So if you are an developer and interesting in Siri you should hurry up and test this out while still possible!

Siri hacked to work on other devices?

A group of developers from a group called Applidium announced that they were able to crack security protocols of the famous voice assistant which was launched first time for the iPhone 4S. This could certainly start an avalanche of third party developers and apps for other platforms. Still there are some issues and problems which will be soon more visible. For Siri to be used in this manner, every user will need a unique UDID. UDID stands for Unique Device Identifier which comes in a form of 40 character long number which is different for every iPhone.

Whenever you use your iPhone 4S it will use the UDID constantly. This is same for other devices, meaning you will need a unique UDID from an iPhone 4S. Apple could always block an identifying number, but if you keep it private for your own use, you should be safe.

Siri runs on iPhone 4S officially but we have already seen it running on iPhone 4 and iPod Touch. This seems like a step in a good direction. Still, Apple could oppose such developments strongly and if we can conclude anything by former actions by Apple against ifnrigements, they will take any measure possible to stop this. They will surely patch the security hole which enables porting Siri with the next iOS upgrade. So if you are an developer and interesting in Siri you should hurry up and test this out while still possible!

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Apple now offers iPhone 4S without carrier contract for $649

Nov 14 11 under iPhone News | Leave a comment

iPhone 4s white

This Friday Apple started offering their latest Phone 4S model in a factory unlocked state which can work in any GSM network globally. Both white and black versions of the model are available, and the prices go from $649 for 16 GB iPhone 4S. Next version with 32 GB goes for $749  and the one with most memory space is iPhone 4S 64 GB which cost $849.

All models of iPhone 4S can now be purchased without signing a carrier contract, directly in one of many Apple Stores in US.  Factory unlocked devices can also be purchased from Apple’s online store and according to Apple‘s own estimations,  you will have to wait for the shipment from 10-15 days. Please note: these factory unlocked devices are compatible only with GSM networks. So you wont be able to use your new unlocked device on CDMA networks like Sprint and Verizon.

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OTA update for iPhone, how to guide

Nov 11 11 under iPhone News | Leave a comment

iOS 5.0.1 OTA upgrade

Apple has just released iOS 5.0.1 in order to solve battery drain bug which became pressing issue after Apple released iPhone 4S and iOS 5. The reason for this problem is not yet known  by the wider community of iOS users and developers. Since Apple made available over the air updates (OTA) with iOS 5.0, here are the instructions on how to upgrade your device to iOS 5.0.1 through OTA.

Honestly speaking, updating your iOS device with OTA is quite easy. You can see a red notification in the Settings app when the update becomes available.

Step by step instructions for OTA upgrade:

1. Tap on Settings app – Tap General – Tap Software update.
2. If the update is available you will see the notification here.

iOS 5.0.1 ota upgrade terms

3. Choose to download and install the upgrade.
4. Accept the terms and conditions.

Warning to connect the device to power source

5. Check the battery condition! Recharge if the energy level is low or just connect your iPhone or iPad to a power source. If the battery dies while the device is upgrading, expect major troubles!

ota update download bar

6. Wait for the file to download. Downloading speed will depend on your carrier network and the quality of the connection in your area. Basically you’ll only have to be patient!

OTA upgrade, choose install or later

7. When the download is finished you can choose to install the upgrade or you can choose to install later.

OTA upgrade, Terms and conditions second time

8. Once more you’ll have to agree on the Terms and conditions.

OTA verifying upgrade

9. Apple will now verify the installation.
10. You are done. After your device restarts you will have iOS 5.0.1 installed on your iPhone. You can now proceed with jailbreaking your device with Sn0wBreeze for Windows or RedSn0w for Mac and Windows.

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iPhone 4S pre orders sold out at a record speed

Nov 8 11 under iPhone News | Leave a comment

iPhone 4S white

iPhone 4S, despite initial dissatisfaction by some analysts and users alike, has proved many times already that it is a winning product by Apple. Since Apple started recently to release the iPhone 4S to new countries it also became available in Hong Kong. Incredibly, all devices offered  as pre order were sold out in less than 10 minutes which is a record for any device. Apple offered pre orders on Friday, while the iPhone 4S will become available in retail stores seven days later.

Some analysts expect that Chinese market could prove as a crucial one for Apple’s sustained future growth. Last years profits for Apple in China (including PR China, Taiwan and Hong Kong) were more than $4.5 billions which is a considerable growth compared to the same period of 2010, when the profits were 270% lower. China buys approximately 16% of Apple’s overall sales, which is an enormous growth from only 2% back in 2009.

There are already a number of official Apple stores in China.And Chinese government was swift in removing the fake Apple stores from business earlier this year. All in all we think that Apple has a great future in China. Expectancy of high growth will probably prompt Apple to step up their offerings of services and products for this large market, and this will certainly benefit end users in China.

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iPhone 4S audio problems appearing

Nov 7 11 under iPhone News | Leave a comment

iPhone call

It seems that Apple had in a rush to release the new iPhone model slipped a couple of bugs. One of the known larger issue was the significantly shorter battery life in many new devices. Now it seams that another problem surfaced for iPhone 4S owners. It seems that a number of users have experienced audio problems when calling from their iPhones. This problem appears only when calling out, and if it happens you wont hear anything during the call.

Some users report much worse results than others, things going as bad as more than half of their calls being completely muted out. Interestingly, people who are receiving those calls appear to hear everything said. At the time we are writing this Apple didn’t officially recognise this issue as a real problem. It appears that the problem is persistent as a number of users still have the issue surfacing even after they have received a replacement iPhone 4S. It could be that this issue is not hardware related but rather something related to the device drivers.

Here are some tips which could hepl you solve this problem:

Use Siri to start calls.
Turn the speakerphones on and officially.
Use  your headphones.
Try to dial the number from your keypad.

Let us know if you have and iPhone 4S and if you had call out audio problems.

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Apple patents a virtual SIM card

Nov 4 11 under iPhone News | Leave a comment

Apple virtual SIM card patent

Apple has announced their plans for virtual SIM cards within a patent submission named  “ Wireless Authentication Methods and Apparatus”. In their patent they give a short explanation about a virtual SIM (SIM stands for: “Subscriber Identity Module”). A virtual SIM card can significantly improve functionality and security of smartphones as well as enable Apple to build thinner devices.

First reports about Apple pursuing such technology were rumoured back in  2010 when we heard various reports about Apple working on this project. It seems that one of Apple’s other goals with this technology could be to cut out network carriers from the iPhone market. Some of European carriers reacted swiftly against  these attempts, threatening that they will refuse iPhone on their networks if Apple releases an iPhone with an embedded SIM card. After these threats Apple has stopped mentioning the technology but obviously they didn’t stop the project completely.

Will we soon see a new type of iPhone with an embedded SIM card? What could this mean for network carriers in the future? Let us know your opinion the comments bellow!

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Apple posts Celebrating Steve video on their website

Oct 24 11 under iPhone News | Leave a comment

Steve Jobs
Apple has just posted on their website the video of the event recently held in honour to Apples late founder Steve Jobs. This event was only for Apple employees and this is the first time the official video of the event is shared with the public.  Some famous musicians and bands like Norah Jones and British rock band ColdPlay have played their music during celebration as they were Steve Jobs favourite musicians.

Steve Jobs was one of the most influential business leaders of modern times. He is directly responsible for such great innovations as iPad, iPhone and iPod. Apple wouldn’t be what it represents today, one of the most important companies in the world if not for Steve Jobs and his deep and profound imagination and sense for people oriented design.

You can watch the video currently only on Apple‘s website. The video is named “ Celebrating Steve”. Please note:  if you are a Windows PC user you will have to install QuickTime 7 to watch it.

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Apple prepares for manufacturing new iPad model

Oct 19 11 under iPhone News | Leave a comment

Apple iPad

iPhone 4 S was one of the main news in many media outlets around the globe. But how are things going with other Apple products? Apparently Apple is again working on a new tablet model named iPad 3, and it seems that Apple will start manufacturing iPad 3 this year already.

Apple’s manufacturing partners have received orders for at least one million new tablet devices for the last quarter of this year. This comes in with other similar rumors predicting iPad 3 production to begin later this year. Another interesting rumor is that Apple is developing plans for a potential light version of iPad, which could be what iPod Nano is to iPod, a smaller and cheaper version of the device. This lighter tablet should be priced around $200 and probably represents Apples answer to Amazons recently announced Kindle Fire multimedia device, which is basically a $200 tablet powered by a forked version of Android OS. According to this rumor, Apple could first launch the light tablet and afterwards go on with iPad 3. iPad 3 could become available to users in the summer of 2012 perhaps at Apple’s annual WWDC conference.

Apple world has just recently ended iPhone 4S speculations and rumors an already we have new informations and rumors to think and write about with the introduction of iPad 3. Also there is another mystery kept hidden in Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California. What is going on with iPhone 5? No interesting rumors yet in that area. But we can easily conclude that we wont see a new tablet coming from Apple this year.

As always these are only speculations and rumors so please take the informations with a grain of salt. What do you think is coming next from Apple? Entry level tablet, iPhone 5 or iPad 3? let us know in the comments section bellow.

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Apple releases iTunes 10.5 for iPhone and iPad users

Oct 15 11 under iPhone News | 1 Comment

Apple itunes_10_5

Apple has launched the latest version of iTunes, version 10.5. This upgrade was necessary as it supports new iOS 5 and the new iCloud service of the Cupertino, California company. If you want to upgrade to iOS 5 you will need first to update your iTunes.

Here is what iTunes now offers to users:

- iTuness now supports the cloud. All your data can be stored in the iCloud and therefore becomes accessible from all iOS devices. When you purchase some song or video, it becomes available to any of your iOS devices, or to your computer. You can also get all of your previous purchases, basically your content becomes device independent, when you byu it once you can use your book, song or movie on any of your devices.

- Users can also sync their iPhones or iPads with iOS 5

- Wireless syncing. When your device connects to the same wireless network with your iTunes, it will automatically sync it.

- iTunes is now compatible with the iCloud and of course with iOS 5.

- iMatch service which enables iOS users to match their songs to Apple’s databases containing more than 20 million songs. This will make the songs accessible to any iOS device of the user. iMatch will be available only for US residents at the time being. Future expansion is expected soon.

To upgrade iTunes please start the software and you will be prompted to upgrade. Alternatively, you can download latest iTunes from Apple‘s servers.

Please keep in mind: if you plan to install iOS 5 you need to upgrade iTunes first.

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Apple finally seeds official release of iOS 5

Oct 14 11 under iPhone News | Leave a comment

iOS 5 Logo

After a long wait and a number of beta testing versions, Apple has finally released iOS 5 to the global audience at the midnight on October 12th. To get iOS 5 on your device simply  plug your iPhone or iPad into your computer and click Check Updates option.

IOS 5 offers the largest overhaul of iOS so far. More than 200 new features have become available with this version of Apple’s iOS. Here are some of the new things you will see with this upgrade:

Notification Center: best notification system we have seen so far. Notifications appear on the screen no matter which app you are using. It does not stop the app which is in use, instead the notification appears for a short time and you can check it out with a simple swipe down move with your finger.

iMessages: Apple‘s brand new iOS messaging system. It seems that Apple was partly inspired by the services Blackberry offers their subscribers. Apple will now enable free messaging between users with any iOS device.

iCloud: perhaps the most significant change. Cloud computing is changing the world of connected devices. It will sync automatically all your data including messages, emails, calendar, audio, video photos and so on.

NewsStand: offers you to purchase and manage your media subscriptions.

Over the Air upgrades: get iOS updates over 3G network without the need to connect your device to any computer.

Twitter integration: iOS 5 is now social networking friendly. You can share your activities with your Twitter followers, including your photos, videos, location and more.

iOS also offers: Camera Improvement, Game Center, Parental controls and much more.

To get iOS 5 connect your device to iTunes and choose Check for upgrades option. All new devices including the latest model iPhone 4S will be shipped running only on iOS 5.

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