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iPhone Vulnerability Exposed, Fix Coming Tomorrow in Firmware 2.2

MacRumors explains (via Spiegel.de) a newly exposed iPhone vulnerability that has been detailed in a press release today from the Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology (SIT).
Apparently the exploit was supposed to be announced in ComputerBild.de Monday, however was detailed in the press release today.
The exploit is said to be able to place a “(potentially [...]

Apple Releases Software Update 2.3 for Apple TV

Apple has released an update for the Apple TV. The update is accessible through the Apple TV’s settings menu, and navigating to General then Software Update.
Apple has listed the new features and fixes found in Software Update 2.3:
AirTunes Streaming from Apple TV: Music can be streamed via AirTunes to Airport Express speakers or other Apple [...]

Apple In Talks With Music Labels for DRM-Free Music [U]

Cnet’s Greg Sandoval claims to have heard from music industry sources that Apple is involved in discussions about bringing DRM-free music to iTunes, or “open” MP3s songs.
This happens a year after Apple began offering music without DRM from music label EMI. The information claims that Apple is talking with the other three “top” recording companies [...]

All I Want For The Holidays Are App Store Development Guidelines

Apple’s App Store has changed the way mobile developers can reach their audience. By setting up a fast, secure environment for developers and game publishers to distribute their games and applications, Apple is attempting to bridge a major gap between the industry. However, some setbacks remain and the environment still needs some attention.

One of Apple’s [...]

iPhone MMS Coming To Swedish iPhones Soon? SwirlySpace?

Swedish sources reveal information regarding MMS functionality that is currently missing from the iPhone. The country’s cell carrier Telia Sonera is said to be bringing the feature to Swedish iPhone users.

In a post on swedish website MacWorld, Mikael Markander explains that the site can confirm Swedish iPhones will soon be getting MMS functionality, even though [...]

Macbook Trackpad Fix Finally Released by Apple

An update for users suffering from Macbook trackpad issues has been released by Apple. The update is 923 KB in size and is aimed at squashing any trackpad bugs user have been experiencing.
At the beginning of the month many Apple customers were complaining trackpad issues, where the notebook’s trackpad would stop recognizing clicks every 50 [...]

Apple Releases Safari 3.2, Recommended For All Users

Apple has released an update to its Safari web browser. The update is 39MB in size and can be downloaded through software update. Apple is recommending all users download the update.

“This update is recommended for all Safari users and features protection from fraudulent phishing websites and better identification of online businesses. This update also includes [...]

Apple Working On Enhanced (Visual) Search Results?

TechCrunch claims that they’ve received multiple reports leading them to believe that Apple is working on a search engine. Additionally, they are reporting that Google CEO Eric Schmidt may be leaving Apple’s board.
Rumors of Apple developing a search engine in order to compete with the likes of Google and Yahoo seem a bit far fetched. [...]

Screenshots: iPhone OS 2.2 Adds App Store Sorting

Fresh off the heels of rumors that iPhone OS 2.2 will be landing within ten days, Boy Genius Report posts a few screen shots of Apple’s unreleased iPhone OS 2.2 Firmware. The new images show new App Store “sorting” functionality not present in any iPhone Firmware build to date.

…you can sort the categories themselves by [...]

iPhone Firmware 2.2 Coming In Less Than 10 Days?

Gizmodo reports (via iPhoneHellas.gr), that new iPhone Firmware 2.2 will be available within just ten days.

Specifically, November 21st has been pegged as the date. Gizmodo explains:
According to the consistently reliable iPhone Hellas, the iPhone OS 2.2 update will appear even sooner than we all expected. Barring any sudden plan changes, the iPhone Hellas people [...]

Apple Details This Summer’s Mobile Me Meltdown Updates

A support document recently found by Ars Technica, reveals detailed explanations regarding Mobile Me’s disastrous launch this past summer. Along with a change-log of updates and service enhancements.
Earlier this summer Apple launched a revamped version of their online life-suite Mobile Me. Although the services was touted as being “better than ever,” when launch day [...]

Apple Launches iPhone Developer Forums Beta

Apple has launched the Apple Developer Forums Beta, where for the first time, iPhone developers can openly discuss development methods and techniques. The forums are open and available to developers in the iPhone Developer Standard Program, Enterprise Program, and University Program.

Since launching the iPhone SDK, Apple was under tremendous heat by the development community [...]

Google Street View Enabled in iPhone Firmware 2.2 Beta 2 [U]

MacRumors reports that Google Street View has been enabled in the latest build of iPhone 2.2 Firmware (Beta 2).

While previous versions of iPhone Firmware 2.2 (Beta 1) hinted at Google Street View support, it had not been enabled.
Adversely, the first official phone running Android, T-Mobile’s G1 with Google, has support for full Google [...]

New Apple Patents Reveal Snow Leopard Tech Enhancements

Apple’s next major improvement to its operating system OS X will be primarily under the hood, delivering massive performance boosts, code refinement and overall architecture stability. Delivering on the promise Apple has made for Snow Leopard, InformationWeek points us to three new patents filed by Apple, revolving around the core technology being used in Snow [...]

iTunes Adds New HD Shows, 200 Million Shows Sold

This morning the iTunes Store and Apple announced it will offer more than 70 episodes of Fall prime-time hits from ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and cable.

So whether you missed the latest episode of Grey’s Anatomy, or simply want to watch it again (and again and again and again), now you can! HD [...]

What Apple Didn’t Announce At the Notebook Event, And Why

Apple released a new line of notebooks at yesterday’s special media event. The new family of laptops delivers enhanced performance and extremely sleek new exterior designs, not to mention an adopted manufacturing process that allows the notebooks to be machined from one piece of aluminum.
But just as the rumor mill loves to do, information and [...]

Apple Releases Software Update 1.2 for Macbook, Macbook Pro

Apple has released a software update for users of the Macbook and Macbook Pro. The update is available via Software Update (or by download here) and weighs in at a beefy 45 MB.

Although the new notebooks are shipping today, they are not available at any Apple retail stores, so the beefy updates come with a [...]

Apple Releases Apple TV Update 2.2, HD TV Shows and Genius Playlists

Apple has released Apple TV update 2.2. The update is available through your Apple TV by navigating to the “Update Software” section. With the update, users can now purchase HD TV shows directly on the device, as well as create Genius and on-the-go playlists.
Back on September 16th, MacBlogz reported that this update was indeed coming [...]

Apple Releases iTunes Update 8.0.1, Stability and Bug Fixes

Apple has released an update for iTunes 8 that is being recommended for all users. The 58.5MB download, available through Software Update is said to fix Genius playlist snycing issues, and various bugs and stability issues.

The update primarily addresses a critical issue where iTunes would delete certain HD episodes leaving only the SD (iPod/iPhone) version [...]

iPhone 2.2 Seeded to Developers, Mobile Safari Interface Tweaked

Apple has seeded iPhone Firmware 2.2 to developers. While there hasn’t been too much time to dig around the insides, one change that has been noticed is a slight interface tweak to the device’s web browser “Mobile Safari.”

Not long after Apple released iPhone Software 2.1, they have seeded firmware 2.2 to developers. This new build [...]