iPhone, Apple Inc. Dragged Into Touch Computing Patent Lawsuit

Typhoon Touch Technologies, a small company from Nevada (US) recently claimed that they have two patents dating back to 1995 and 1997 respectively, which they are using to backup their claim that they are the original inventors of the touch computer.According to AppleInsider, “The patents superficially refer to any device with a touchscreen capable of [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

How to Save Mac OS X From Malware

eXchange writes "Well-known hacker Dino Dai Zovi has written an article at ZDNet discussing last week's discovery of a critical threat to Mac OS X, and another announcement of a Trojan horse exploiting this discovery. He suggests that Snow Leopard, or Mac OS X 10.6, should integrate more robust means of preventing malware attacks. Some of the suggestions he has include mandatory code-signing for kernel extensions (so only certified kernel extensions can run), sandbox policies for Safari, Mail, and third-party applications (so these applications cannot do anything to the system), and some lower-level changes, such as hardware-enforced Non-eXecutable memory and address space layout randomization."

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[Source: Slashdot: Apple]

To Pro or not toPro?

At my day job, we are getting new computers for everyone, and I weaseled my way into a position to have some input on the process. I have heard nothing but rave reviews of MacBook Pros and I was sure this would be my chance to get one. There are other people in the company [...]

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[Source: The Apple Blog]

Red Sweater Makes Easy Work Of Black & White Squares With 1.1.1Update

Red Sweater software (makers of the most excellent MarsEdit blogging tool) released 1.1.1 of Black Ink, your one-stop source for all things crossword puzzle-related. Black Ink makes it easy to download free puzzles from sites like the New York Times & Wall Street Journal and 1.1.1 has added the Boston Globe & Little Rock [...]

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[Source: The Apple Blog]

Vodafone & TIM to Offer a Free 3G with Certain Plans

Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM,) recently announced in an official press release that they will be offering an 8GB iPhone free of charge to customers who are willing to purchase a particular “tariff plan.”According to their website, “For contract customers, the 8GB iPhone 3G will be offered in subscription packages with an initial cost ranging from [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

Review:Replug

I recently got my hands on an interesting device, the Replug. The design of the Replug is meant to work much like a MagSafe connector does - give it a pull, and it pops out safely. But this is a headphone adapter. If you’ve ever had your computer yanked to the floor by a [...]

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[Source: The Apple Blog]

Two Trojans For Mac OS X

I Don't Believe in Imaginary Property writes "F-Secure is reporting that there are two new Mac OS X trojans. The first is just a proof-of-concept from the MacShadows people that takes advantage of the unpatched ARDAgent vulnerability to get root access when run by the user. The second relies on social engineering: it's a poker game that requests the user's password, claiming to have detected a 'corrupt preference file.' It then takes control of the computer. Now that the source of the proof-of-concept is publicly available, we can expect that future trojans won't just politely request your password."

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[Source: Slashdot: Apple]

Porn On the iPhone?

TIME Magazine (yes, the TIME Magazine,) recently published an article titled “The iPhone’s Next Frontier: Porn.” My initial reaction was “yikes!” but now that I think about it, with 3G capabilities and flash (perhaps) on the way, it just makes sense.According to the article, “Leading porn purveyors see the iPhone as a dream come true. [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

Jack Bauer denied early release iPhone 3G

Apparently even Jack Bauer Keifer Sutherland is an iPhone fan, but not even he has been successful in snatching a new iPhone a few weeks earlier than everyone else.The story goes that Keifer and his friend Siobhan Bonnouvrier did just about everything they could during a recent visit to a New York City Apple Store. [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

WALLE: The Video Game [(universal) Article]

Based on Pixar"s latest computer-animated tale, WALLE takes you through expanded versions of the Earth- and space-bound environments seen in the film. Guide our plucky unlikely hero as he falls love with a robot named EVE and hitches a ride into space, where a grand adventure awaits him. His goal: Help humanity learn the error of its ways, which have resulted in an inhospitable Earth several centuries from now.

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[Source: Apple Games - What's New]

iPhone software version 2.0 ready to go gold?

According to a recently surfaced rumor, iPhone software version 2.0 is expected to go gold as early as this Friday. This comes courtesy of Gizmodo, who are claiming that the release is “highly probable.” Of course they were also quick to point out that the “date is tentative” and were noted as stating that “this [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

Microsoft Stabilizes Office 2008 & Is TakingNames

On June 24th, Microsoft released Office 2008 for Mac 12.1.1 Update which included numerous fixes to stability & performance. This is almost a mandatory update as it addresses significant bugs in almost all Office components. Users experiencing crashes in all Office applications will be glad to know that this has been fixed across the board [...]

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[Source: The Apple Blog]

Foundations of Mac OS X Leopard Security

jsuda writes "At least a half-dozen times in the book 'Foundations of Mac OS X Leopard Security' the authors state that there is a misconception that the Macintosh computer is immune from security problems. That allegation may explain why there are very few books published (and nearly none in recent years) about security for the Mac. This book is meant to change all that. The authors acknowledge that the Mac OS X software has had little of the security problem experience of Windows (and other operating systems, to a lesser extent) but they spend 455 pages detailing exactly where and how the Macintosh platform is (or may be) vulnerable." Read below for the rest of Jsuda's review.

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[Source: Slashdot: Apple]

First iPhone, iPhone 3G side-by-side image surfaces

In what appears to be the first side-by-side image of the current iPhone and upcoming iPhone 3G has just surfaced. As of now its just the one pic, and its taken from the back. Which at this angle does not show off quite enough detail to to be terribly exciting. Hopefully, iLounge will be adding [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

Contract Signups (UK) for 3G Before July 11th?

As you are probably well aware, Apple is planning to launch it’s iPhone 3G July 11th, 2008 to countries around the world. Additionally, you may be aware of the mandatory in-store activation policy (the original iPhone could be activated from the comfort of your own home via iTunes.)To expedite the distribution of the 3G on [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

JAVOedge intros the iPhone Leather Wrapped Back Cover

While it seems a little strange having a new case released that fits the current generation iPhone, it is actually still nice to see new designs coming available, because after all not everyone will be upgrading to the iPhone 3G upon its release.With that JAVOedge has released their latest cover, simply dubbed the “iPhone Leather [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

Unpatched Flaw In Apple Remote Desktop Brings About Trojans & CommunityFixes

Much ado has been made this week regarding the recent Apple Remote Desktop Root Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. The short story is that there is a flaw in a piece of software that Apple ships & installs with every Leopard instance which enables a local user to run scripts with root privileges (meaning they can do [...]

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[Source: The Apple Blog]

Do Not Use iTunes to MakeBombs!

One of my favorite random sites to read is Freakonomics. There is always something that I never thought of before on there, and today was no exception. They pointed out a clause in the iTunes license agreement that puts a damper on weekend plans. It says that you can’t use iTunes for anything illegal:…including, without [...]

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[Source: The Apple Blog]

Sequence: Screencasting On ABudget

App4Mac has introduced Sequence 1.0b1 a simple, yet powerful, screen capture/casting application for OS X Leopard. With Sequence, you can very easily capture and save an image or a movie of your screen to your computer’s clipboard or to a file in practically any image format (bmp, pict, gif, jpg, png, tiff & pdf).The welcome [...]

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[Source: The Apple Blog]

Television Shows Added to Australian iTunes Store

Twenty-three different shows have just been added to the iTunes Store for Australian customers. Australia, often the last to get access to new tech and media, are finally getting their share of the iTunes Store pie. Each show is priced at $2.99 each (Australian dollars of course). Here is the list:Desperate HousewivesGrey’s AnatomyScrubsLostSummer Heights HighWe [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

Vodafone India begins taking iPhone 3G pre-registrations

We have already seen the reports circulating about how O2 in the UK will begin taking pre-orders for the iPhone 3G as of July 1, but still no official confirmation has come on that.On the other hand Vodafone India has officially began taking pre-registrations, with an announcement in The Times of India and also directly [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

Top Ten Firefox KeyboardShortcuts

With the release of Firefox 3, I thought I would share my top ten Firefox shortcuts. So without further ado, here they are:? + l = focus address bar? + d = bookmark current page? + k = focus google search bar? + f = find? + g = find next? + t = [...]

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[Source: The Apple Blog]

Microsoft Delivers Goodies For Older Office Users,Too

Along with Office 2008 updates and announced Macintosh Business Unit hiring, Microsoft has also bestowed blessings upon older Office users (2004) with the Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.5.0 Update and version 1.0 of their Open XML File Format Converter for Mac.The Office 2004 update adds enhanced compatibility for documents that are in Open XML [...]

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[Source: The Apple Blog]

How to Transfer Firefox Bookmarks and OtherSettings

If you are switcher with one foot still in the proverbial grave and haven’t entirely let go of your PC, this article is for you.In my profession, I tend to change computers a lot. Thankfully, I get Macs. We gave away our PC to a friend, and needed to save my wife’s bookmarks on my [...]

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[Source: The Apple Blog]

Sega-Hasbro: Crank up your iPod with Ampbot the dancingRobot

Imagine having a robot that carries your iPod, dances, and chases you around the house? Almost sounds as though you’ve stepped into the future where robots rule. If you like gadgets check out the one Sega-Hasbro has created. It’s an A.M.P (Automated Music Personality) or Ampbot. In other words it’s a musical robot.The Ampbot was [...]

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[Source: The Apple Blog]

Entourage 101: Put Signature on Most Recent ReplyEmail

Like I’ve stated earlier, my work is a Mac shop. This being said, we need to use Entourage, Microsoft’s email solution for Macs, to manage our exchange email accounts. Entourage defaults to putting your signature at the bottom of reply emails, but most people like having it right at the end of their [...]

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[Source: The Apple Blog]

Now playing on iTune U: Money 101: Buzzwords

Piggyback loans, death bonds, shareholder mansions, ear marks if youre puzzled by financial jargon, get the skinny on less-than-clear economic lingo from iTunes U. Money 101: Buzzwords, an excellent audio podcast from American Public Media, takes about a minute to explain arcane financial buzzwords in terms we all can understand.

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[Source: Apple Hot News]

JVC intros the Dual iPod/iPhone docking station

Whether you are a multi-iPod/iPhone family or just an individual user with more than once device, than the latest docking station from JVC may be just what you are looking for. Being hailed as the “industry’s first dual play system” the recently announced JVC NX-PN7 docking station works with a variety of iPods including the [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

Snow leopards, Steve Winter, and Aperture at 12,000 feet

When National Geographic photographer Steve Winter reviewed his Snow Leopard images in Aperture, he was literally seeing them for the very first time. Knowing Snow Leopards to be notoriously camera shy, Winter set up 14 camera traps to capture remotely the photos selected for the recent National Geographic article and gallery just a small sample of the 30,000 he edited and processed in Aperture.

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[Source: Apple Hot News]

Ah Yes, Another Fake Chinese iPhone (Video)

The Chinese have done it again (and again, and again,) this time coming out with a fake “iPhone” to rival the upcoming iPhone 3G (to be released on July 11.) This clone sells for 600-650Renminbi (RMB) or around $90 (USD,) and is “quadband,” and according to the news report can be used worldwide.Whatsurprisedme the most, [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

Forum Activity: June 23,2008

G4 Power Up IssuesMail.. Problems.. Please Help?iChatiSync with my N73iSight not working?

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[Source: The Apple Blog]

Apple Tech Support Trials Begets Better iPhone Headset + LicenseWoes

It’s been quite a while since my last post due in large part to my dead MacBook Pro. Perhaps, unstable would have been a better choice of words as my trusty 15″ developed a very nasty power issue where it would just randomly power off without warning. The instability made it impossible to do any [...]

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[Source: The Apple Blog]

Quick Tip of the Week: Securely deleting your data

Whether youre formatting a hard drive or simply deleting files youve dragged to the Trash, Mac OS X Leopard offers options for securely deleting the data you no longer need but dont want anyone else to access. Find out how you can take advantage of Leopards secure delete options by watching the latest Quick Tip of the Week.

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[Source: Apple Hot News]

ACU to Provide All Students with an iPhone/iPod Touch

Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas is the first college to provide it’s entire incoming freshman class (of 2008) with an iPhone/iPod Touch (the expense is included in tuition). The university is attempting to integrate technology (in the form of an iPhone/iPod Touch) into everyday student life, meaning social life, academics, etc.According to ACU’s website, [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

Out of the Park Baseball 9 [(universal) Demo]

The game lets you do almost anything a real life general manager can do to guide a baseball team to glory. Set your line-ups. Replace that aging veteran with a rookie from your minor leagues. Put your injured starter on the disabled list and scout the waiver wire for someone to fill that roster spot. Put that disgruntled star heading for free agency on the trade block, and see what shakes out.

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[Source: Apple Games - What's New]

Fair warning; be prepared for high costs for 3G data roaming charges

According to a recent report from the TimesOnline, they are warning potential UK iPhone 3G users that although O2 has an unlimited data plan those rates apply only when in the UK. Should a user leave the UK and then connect to a 3G network they will likely be in for a shock when their [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

Apple Saving over $50 on each iPhone 3G Produced

As you are probably aware, the iPhone 3G is packed the brim with new features, GPS, 3G, 2.0 firmware, etc, this makes you wonder, how is it that Apple is saving at least $50 per unit?Well, iSupplianalysts have determined that manufacturing an iPhone 3G costs around $173,approximately $53 less than it cost to manufacture the [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

German iPhone 3G: To Be Distributed by 3rd Party Resellers

Apparently Apple is planning to open an Apple Store in Munich, Germany, but until that happens, German iPhone (and other Apple product) consumers will need to rely on 3rd party retailers to purchase products such as the iPhone 3G.According to German busisness newspaper,Wirtschaftswoche,Gravis, a 3rd party Apple retailer, will be carrying the iPhone 3G upon [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

Apple, Softbank announce Japanese iPhone 3G pricing

Yet another carrier pricing announcement, but just in case you are from Japan, or just have some strange desire to know how much Japanese customers will be paying you can now rest your mind.Apple and Softbank have officially announced their pricing plans. The 8GB model will be selling for 23,040 Yen (about $215 US) and [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

iPod Games: The Sims DJ [(iPod) Article]

Get the town of Pleasantview movin" and groovin" with an arsenal of tunes from a wide array of genres, including selections from your iPod"s library. Keep those Sims dancing and happy to rack up a high cred score and complete your goals. Do well and you"ll be invited to gigs at top clubs, earning more respectable status along the way. Don"t forget to hit the mall and pick up some new threads with all those Simoleons you"ve pocketed.

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[Source: Apple Games - What's New]

ezGear unveils their iPhone 3G cases

Two new cases have just been announced for the iPhone 3G by ezGear. The ezSkin Landau and ezSkin Plus will both be available beginning on July 8 and retail for $14.99 and $19.99 respectively.The ezSkin Landau is a “slim full featured protective case” and is made from silicone and offers a “silky smooth coating to [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

WebApp of the Week: ESQs.mobi

Need a lawyer? Look no further thanESQs.mobi on your iPhone. This neat little web application provides you with access to a database of lawyers sorted by state.As you may know, finding a lawyer when you’re in a tight spot might be hard at times,ESQs.mobi alleviates a certain amount of stress associated with doing so with [...]

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[Source: iPhonefreak]

Safari "Carpet Bomb" Attack Still a Risk

SecureThroughObscure writes "Just a short time after Apple's recent acknowledgment of and patch for the Safari Carpet Bomb 'blended' IE flaw, Microsoft researcher Billy Rios shows that Safari is still useful in a blended attack, this time with Firefox 2/3. (ZDNet's Nate McFeters also spread the word.) Rios claimed that he is able to use Carpet Bomb, despite the recent patch, to steal arbitrary files from victims who also have Firefox 2/3 installed. Both Rios and McFeters pointed out that Apple, which took some heat for not originally patching, actually did a good job of addressing the issue, as the code execution angle was not originally understood (the details came out later). Rios is withholding details of the new attack vector until Apple has had time to patch or respond to this issue."

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[Source: Slashdot: Apple]