Saturday, August 1, 2009

iPhone TIPS & TRICKS

iPhone TIPS & TRICKS

iPhone TIPS: Apple Article Lists Jailbroken iPhone Issues

Posted: 31 Jul 2009 02:36 PM PDT


Q: What trouble do I get in if I jailbreak my iPhone? A: We have spent several blogposts about jailbreaks. The latest blogpost was the Redsn0w article HERE. However, the findings of the troubles were more user experieces. However, as of yesterday, Apple has published a support article [ HERE ] which cautioned users about jailbreaking the iPhone. Q: What are the most importend issues when according to Apple, if I perform a Jailbreak? A: The title of this article is
"Unauthorized modification of iPhone OS has been a major source of instability, disruption of services, and other issues"
The highlights of article HT3743 is quoted below:

"As designed by Apple, the iPhone OS ensures that the iPhone and iPod touch operate reliably. Some customers have not understood the risks of installing software that makes unauthorized modifications to the iPhone OS ("jailbreaking") on their iPhone or iPod touch. Customers who have installed software that makes these modifications have encountered numerous problems in the operation of their hacked iPhone or iPod touch. Examples of issues caused by these unauthorized modifications to the iPhone OS have included the following:

Device and application instability: Frequent and unexpected crashes of the device, crashes and freezes of built-in apps and third-party apps, and loss of data.
Unreliable voice and data: Dropped calls, slow or unreliable data connections, and delayed or inaccurate location data.
Disruption of services: Services such as Visual Voicemail, YouTube, Weather, and Stocks have been disrupted or no longer work on the device. Additionally, third-party apps that use the Apple Push Notification Service have had difficulty receiving notifications or received notifications that were intended for a different hacked device. Other push-based services such as MobileMe and Exchange have experienced problems synchronizing data with their respective servers.
Compromised security: Security compromises have been introduced by these modifications that could allow hackers to steal personal information, damage the device, attack the wireless network, or introduce malware or viruses.
Shortened battery life: The hacked software has caused an accelerated battery drain that shortens the operation of an iPhone or iPod touch on a single battery charge.
Inability to apply future software updates: Some unauthorized modifications have caused damage to the iPhone OS that is not repairable. This can result in the hacked iPhone or iPod touch becoming permanently inoperable when a future Apple-supplied iPhone OS update is installed.
Apple strongly cautions against installing any software that hacks the iPhone OS. It is also important to note that unauthorized modification of the iPhone OS is a violation of the iPhone end-user license agreement and because of this, Apple may deny service for an iPhone or iPod touch that has installed any unauthorized software. "

Q: familiar? A: Ehmmm, wow, these problems looks very familiar. When we look at the world wide iPhone forums and blogs we read a lot about drained batteries, Ghost Push Notifications, cannot connect to YouTube etc, etc. The most important message Apple is bringing in this article is in the last 3 lines:
"Apple may deny service"
"Apple strongly cautions against installing any software that hacks the iPhone OS. It is also important to note that unauthorized modification of the iPhone OS is a violation of the iPhone end-user license agreement and because of this, Apple may deny service for an iPhone or iPod touch that has installed any unauthorized software. "


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iPhone TIPS: OS 3.0.1 Landed And Fixes SMS Vulnerability

Posted: 31 Jul 2009 01:55 PM PDT


Q: What? A: As expected, Apple has released iPhone Firmware 3.0.1 which patches the SMS vulnerability that has been getting a lot of news lately. Q: How to get it? A: Connect your iPhone of any version (2G 3G 3GS) with your PC or Mac, then start iTunes.Remember to have the latest version of iTunes (8.2.1) installed.*** Warning: Also note that if your iPhone is jailbroken or unlocked, do not update just yet.*** Hit the "Download and Install" button, when asked. Q: How big is the update? A: The firmware update is 280MB.
Q: What is the "SMS vulnerability" and can you explain it simple and easy? A: Here is a non-geek explanation in 3 steps:
Step 1. Basically someone can send you a SMS message with some dirty code inside.
Step 2. This code will make your iPhone crash. NOTE: The code will execute without opening the actual SMS message! (This SMS vulnerability also affect the Android and Windows Mobile platform based phones)
Step 3. Your iPhone can be remotely controlled, caused by that code. The hacker may send messages on your behalf, take pictures with your camera, start safari etc, etc.
Q: Thanks, but I am a geek and want to know everything about this SMS Vulnerability. Do you have geek-level info? A: Yep, 20+ pages full of them. Please check the Black Hat 2009 document shared by fellow blogger mashable.com. NOTE: You need flash to see the shared document.
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iPhone TIPS: Navigon Europe Sale $139.99 -> $99.99 Now!

Posted: 31 Jul 2009 12:13 PM PDT


Q: What? A: The subject of this post says it all. German Navigon has put the European version of his popular navigation software into summer sale. The Navigon Europe costs $99,99 App Store Info This offer starts as of now and ends 31 st August. This price has been the introduction price back in June. Then it was lifted to $139,99 (earlier post HERE). This is your chance to grab your copy for a great price. Before you buy, please first check the countries this version covers, to avoid surprises, via the App Store Info. Q: Okay, but I live in North America. Can I navigate turn-by-turn with Navigon too? A: Yes, there is a separate Navigon N-America version released last (earlier post HERE) week and still on sale until 15th August, for the introduction price of $69,99. So grab your copy of Navigon N-America before 15th August App Store Info.
Resume:
Navigon Europe Sale $99,99 link [until 31st August]
Navigon N-America Sale $69,99 link [until 15th August]
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