“Ugly Meter” app for iPhone
Posted on 20. Oct, 2010 by Leon Kennedy in Technology
A new application for the iPhone or iPad is becoming popular, and it is called the “ugly meter” app. The way it works is, you simply upload a picture of yourself, or I guess, of anybody you want to really, and the application will rate the person’s ugliness on a scale of 1 to 10, [...]
Apple iPhone iOS 4.1 Jailbreak Known As GreenpoisOn Delayed Today; Limera1n Not Working
Posted on 10. Oct, 2010 by Tony Valencia in Technology
Today marks what should have been the release of the highly-anticipated iOS 4.1 jailbreak from GreenpoisOn. The new iOS 4.1 jailbreak was created by the famous iPhone Dev Team. It is this team that seems to stay on line with Apple in terms of coming out with jailbreaks that are operable for all new iOS [...]
New Greenpois0n iOS 4.1 Jailbreak By iPhone Dev Team To Be Released This Weekend
Posted on 07. Oct, 2010 by Tony Valencia in Technology
A new iOS 4.1 jailbreak will be available, most likely on Sunday. The name of this iOS jailbreak will be GreenpoisOn. The iOS 4.1 jailbreak will be available for most Apple products and all iPhone models. The tool will allow for additional applications, faster navigation speeds, and more efficient data reception. Many question the validity [...]
Apple Products To Run On CDMA Networks: Verizon iPhone A Possibility
Posted on 06. Oct, 2010 by Tony Valencia in Technology
For months it has been rumored that the Apple iPhone will be offered on a new carrier. AT&T and Apple have had exclusive agreements in the past, but it no longer appears that AT&T will be the sole carrier. Reports are indicating that Apple will be making iPhones for CDMA networks. This change would allow [...]
iPhone 4 Antennagate Causes Top Executive To Leave Apple
Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by Tony Valencia in Business
Amidst one of the worst consumer perception incidents in Apple Inc. history, Mark Papermaster has decided to leave the company. As the senior vice president of hardware engineering for the iPhone and IPod, Mark Papermaster lost Steve Jobs’ confidence since he was said to be responsible for most of the issues surrounding the iPhone 4 signal strength. [...]
iPhone apps violate user privacy
Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by Leon Kennedy in Technology
A security research firm called ‘Lookout’ recently revealed information showing that iPhone applications can violate users’ privacy. They said that 14 percent of the free iPhone applications are able to access the user’s contact info. Furthermore, they revealed that 33 percent of free applications also have the ability to determine the user’s location. Finally, they [...]
Congress decides jailbreaking iPhones is legal
Posted on 27. Jul, 2010 by Leon Kennedy in Technology
The Library of Congress’ copyright office declared this week that it is entirely legal to jailbreak an iPhone. Jailbreaking is a process whereby certain blocks in the iPhone are removed to allow the use of third party software or applications. Although Apple might wish to add jailbreaking to the existing list of deadly sins, in [...]
iPhone, iPad Swell Apple Profits
Posted on 21. Jul, 2010 by Leon Kennedy in Technology
Apple’s third fiscal quarter showed a big boom in sales; largely due to the high demand for the new iPhone and iPad. “The numbers are spectacular,” said Shaw Wu of Kaufman Brothers. “They were able to post very strong results despite an inventory drawdown on the iPhone 4 — looks like they managed the iPhone [...]
Apple and Steve Jobs Take Responsibility for iPhone 4 Flaw
Posted on 17. Jul, 2010 by David Imara in Business
Just weeks after the release of the Apple iPhone 4, Steve Jobs has stated that the model is not perfect. Critics have been bashing the reception signal of the iPhone 4, a problem that has been considered critical by many. Basically, when users hold the smartphone a certain way, it interferes with signal reception. “We’re [...]
Consumer Reports: “Apple Must Give Free iPhone Repair”
Posted on 15. Jul, 2010 by Tony Valencia in Technology
Due to the problems with the antenna of Apple’s new iPhone, Consumer Reports believes that the computer giant should provide a free repair service, according to reports The product testing watchdog, after recently stating that they cannot recommend purchasing the new iPhone 4 due to its antenna problems, insisted today that Apple provide a no-fee [...]