iPhone jailbreaking (and all cell phone unlocking) made legal
This weekend has seen a flurry of activity about digital rights, but the biggest news dropped Monday morning, when the Library of Congress announced that it had made the controversial practice of “jailbreaking” your iPhone — or any other cell phone — legal.
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Cineast iPhone app won’t satisfy movie buffs
Cineast iPhone app won’t satisfy movie buffs The Cineast iPhone app bills itself as an app for movie enthusiasts by movie enthusiasts. Relying on new user-driven, open-source website TheMoviedb.org for its content, you’d think Cineast would live up to its description. It doesn’t. Cineast is asking an astronomical $3.99 [...]
iPhone 4 dropouts caused by low signal: Apple
Apple has issued an open letter asserting that the so-called ‘death grip’ problem experienced by some iPhone 4 owners stems from a software issue that exaggerates the signal strength, and that dropouts are occurring in low signal areas.
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iPhone antenna: Apple consumers see red
Apple has been sued by iPhone customers in at least three complaints related to antenna problems on its newest model.
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IPhone insurance now available, but too expensive?
Absent-minded iPhone users can now insure their devices against loss or accidents. But with a $12 monthly fee and a $199 deductible for the latest model, it might make more sense to just learn to be careful.
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iPhone 4 parts cost $28 more
SEATTLE – ANALYSTS say Apple’s new iPhone 4 costs almost US$20 (S$28) more to make than its predecessor. Researchers at iSuppli say the costs of the components add up to about US$187.51. By comparison, the iPhone 3GS components cost about US$170.80.
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iPhone 4 Already Jailbroken, Tool Being Publicly Released Next Week [Apple]
Looks like the iPhone 4 has already gotten the jailbreak treatment. There are images floating around showing a proper jailbreak using a new version of the Spirit tool which should be publicly released next week. Updated. More »
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iPhone Frenzy Comes To South Florida
iPhone fanatics couldn’t be happier, many already have their hands on the hottest phone on the planet. Hundreds of people camped out from The Falls to Lincoln Road on South Beach for the new iPhone 4.
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iPhone 4 contains Samsung, Micron chips
Apple’s next-generation iPhone sports chips from Samsung Electronics, Micron Technology and STMicroelectronics, according to a disassembly analysis by technology firm iFixit.
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iPhone 4 orders start shipping, others get canceled
Numerous readers today said that their iPhone 4 orders have started shipping. The news follows a day after the phones were readied for shipment and will theoretically have the phones arrive by June 23. Apple is more likely to hold any early shipments for a day to coordinate [...]
iPhone App Helps You Find That Lost iPhone
Find My iPhone can track your lost handset — for a MobileMe fee. iPhone – MobileMe – Apple – appstore – IPad
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