List/Grid Tag Archives: iPhone OS 3.0
iPhone OS 3.0.1 fixes potential SMS security flaw
Apple has released a security patch for the new iPhone OS 3.0, referred to as iPhone OS 3.0.1 to fix SMS security flaw. The security flaw has been known for some time, but it is just recently that Apple has released the new security patch that can be downloaded on iTunes.
iPhone 3G owners experiencing shorter battery life with OS 3.0
Reports are starting to come in that the new iPhone OS 3.0 upgrade is draining the battery life of your iPhone 3G, making a lot of iPhone 3G owners charge their phones every day, and with heavy use more than once a day. Have you experience similar problems after upgrading?
iPhone can be hacked through text message
According to Apple expert and co-author of The Mac Hacker’s Handbook, Charlie Miller, the iPhone can be hacked through one of the most commonly used services on the smartphone, text messaging. This was revealed at the Syscan conference in Singapore, although it was not revealed how exactly it could be done.
New OS 3.0 not hitting the note with iPod Touch owners
While over 6 million iPhone 3G owners have upgraded to the new iPhone OS 3.0 it has not struck the same cord with iPod Touch owners as sources report that less than 1% of iPod Touch owners have upgraded so far. We have looked at reasons why, and our own experience with upgrading the iPod Touch.
Some lesser known iPhone OS 3.0 functional upgrades
Most of us are now familiar with the main features of the new iPhone OS 3.0, such as copy and paste. But there are many other hidden features that can help you in the day to day use of your iPhone or iPod Touch. Read more to see the list of some of the additional features we have found useful.
Download the new iPhone OS 3.0 for iPhone and iPod Touch today
It has been a few months since we wrote about the great new features brought by the new iPhone OS 3.0 for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and today the upgrade is finally available to download through iTunes, and i’m even going to upgrade my iPod Touch despite the charge.
Jobs will be no-show at WWDC as Schiller takes the podium once again
It was today announced that Steve Jobs will not be holding the keynote speak at WWDC 09 in June, were it is expected they will announce the next generation iPhone, as well as more information on the iPhone OS 3.0 and the new Snow Leopard operating system for the Mac.
iPhone OS 3.0 to bring WiFi auto-join for easier access
The new iPhone OS 3.0 will bring improved auto-login and connection panel for WiFi to the iPod Touch and iPhone when it is released this summer. This will make it easier for all of us that are regularly using public Wifi connections, such as hotspots, to get quicker access to the internet.
Me and 13 million others can’t be wrong – the iPod Touch is great!
With Apple sharing their sales figures showing that they have sold 13 million units of the iPod Touch, there are more great news coming for this popular iPod that just recently was declared as the best handheld gaming solution by the popular UK program The Gadget Show. Find out what else is in store for the iPod Touch here.
Apple has kept an iPod Touch secret – bluetooth functionality
With this summers release of the new iPhone OS 3.0 with many enhanced features for the iPod Touch, it also became clear that Apple has been hiding something from us – bluetooth functionality on the iPod Touch 2G. Apple has for months deliberately kept the bluetooth on the iPod Touch dormant and we wonder why.
