Archive for category Gadgets

If You Have Installed ssh on your iphone – Change the &^%$ Password

Security firm Intego reports that it has spotted new malware, termed iPhone/Privacy.A, that is capable of allowing hackers to access personal information stored on certain jailbroken iPhones and iPod touches. Non-jailbroken iPhones are not vulnerable to the malware.

via New Malware Allows Hackers to Access Personal Information on Jailbroken iPhones – Mac Rumors.

How many times do you have to be told? If you have ssh installed on your phone, change the password. Otherwise things like this will happen.

Apple Developing FM Radio Application for iPhone and iPod Touch? – Mac Rumors

The Broadcom combination Wi-Fi/Bluetooth chips used in the iPhone and iPod touch have long also had the technical capacity for FM radio reception, with the chip found in the latest iPod touch theoretically also capable of FM radio transmission, although Apple has not as yet taken advantage of these capabilities.

via Apple Developing FM Radio Application for iPhone and iPod Touch? – Mac Rumors.

SWEET!! Hulu+TiVo = <3

TiVo CEO Tom Rogers said video Web site Hulu.com is the last “major aggregator” his company aims to work with to increase programs for the TiVo digital video recording service.

via TiVo seeks to link Hulu Web TV with digital recording service – San Jose Mercury News.

It’s Looking More Real Every Day

Brain Lam of Gizmodo has some interesting news. As far as I am concerned. The Tablet Thingy is real. Just like the iPhone rumors of a few years ago we’ve gone from “there might be a device like that” to focusing on the rumors of when it will come to market.

via An Insider On the Apple Tablet – apple tablet – Gizmodo.

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Earn a certificate in iPhone and Cocoa Development from the University of Washington

sweet. They may even make it an online course next year.

via Earn a certificate in iPhone and Cocoa Development from the University of Washington.

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Apple Patches iPhone SMS Security Hole With Software Update | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

Apple has released a minor software update for iPhone, patching a security flaw revealed just yesterday.

via Apple Patches iPhone SMS Security Hole With Software Update | Gadget Lab | Wired.com.

iDisk App for iPhone Released

Apple has released an iDisk app for iPhone yesterday. I have not had much chance to play with it yet.  This along with other work Apple has done with the Mobile Me service makes Mobile Me come a little closer to the $99/year price tag.

iDisk App

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Text-Message Exploit Can Hijack Every iPhone, Researchers Say | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

Security researchers plan to reveal a security hole that would enable hackers to take complete control of an iPhone with a text-messaging attack.

via Text-Message Exploit Can Hijack Every iPhone, Researchers Say | Gadget Lab | Wired.com.

Apple Claims New iPhone Only Visible To Most Loyal Of Customers | The Onion – America’s Finest News Source

SAN FRANCISCO—In a move expected to revolutionize the mobile device industry, Apple launched its fastest and most powerful iPhone to date Tuesday, an innovative new model that can only be seen by the company’s hippest and most dedicated customers.

via Apple Claims New iPhone Only Visible To Most Loyal Of Customers | The Onion – America’s Finest News Source.

TG Daily – iPhone growth ’stunted’ by AT&T deal

iPhone“However, a survey conducted by PriceGrabber.com suggests that more people would buy or use the iPhone if it was available through another telco.”

It like I have always told people. Best Phone, worst network. It still burns me that I can barely get reception in my home.

via TG Daily – iPhone growth ’stunted’ by AT&T deal.