iPhone Cheats

The Security and Vulnerability of iPhone 2.0

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:12:50 +0000

GreenMyMac discovered and published a security vulnerability for iPhone 2.0.x at MacRumours last night. The security flaw affects iPhone users who use the password protect feature when locking their keypad, but using this very simple trick gives anyone full access to your cell phone’s private information in Mail, SMS, Contacts, and even Safari.

To recreate this exploit yourself, password protect your phone and lock it. Next slide to unlock and do the following:

Tap emergency call.
Double tap the home button.

You should now be in your favorites. Seems like a convenient feature feature at first, but the security problem here is scary. Anyone who picks up your iPhone can make a call to anyone in your favorites and can access their address and for some service providers this will let a stranger access your voice mail.

Let’s go a little further down the rabbit hole now:

If you click in a mail address, it will give you full access to the Mail application. All your mail will be exposed.
If there’s a URL in your contact (or in a mail message) you can click on it and have full access to Safari.
If you click on send text message in a contact, it will give you full access to all your SMS.

Until Apple addresses this security threat, there is an easy work around to secure your personal information.

In ‘Settings’, select ‘General’.
Select ‘Home Button’.
Select either ‘Home’ or ‘iPod

via http://www.iphone-hacks.com/2008/08/27/iphone-20-security-vulnerability-and-safe-guard-published/

U.K. iPhone Ad Banned Due to ‘Misleading Claims’

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:12:50 +0000

The Guardian reports that a television ad for the Apple iPhone has been banned by the U.K.’s Advertising Standards Authority after receiving complains about misleading claims.

The television ad which can be viewed online claims that “all the parts of the internet are on the iPhone.” The complaints about the ad pointed out that the iPhone does not support Flash or Java which may be required for some websites. The Advertising Standards Authority concluded that “the ad gave a misleading impression of the internet capabilities of the iPhone”.

Apple responded by saying that the purpose of the ad was to point the iPhone’s ability to access standard websites and that it could not ensure compatibility with “every third-party technology in the marketplace”.

via http://www.macrumors.com/2008/08/27/u-k-iphone-ad-banned-due-to-misleading-claims/

24K Gold 3G iPhone

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:12:50 +0000

While not yet available, the gold dipped iPhones will be the first with 24K yellow gold housing and bezel. Funnily enough, the makers even hinted that this time around the phones were a bit harder to dip because of the bad quality of the plastic casing. But I guess anything would seem poor to people that dip everything in gold!

Last minute tests are being performed now for people that may want customizations such as engravings. If you want one, you’ll need to e-mail Computer Choppers to find out how much they’ll cost.
Usually, if the price isn’t listed and you need to know it, you can’t afford it. At least that’s why I won’t be getting a gold coated iPhone anytime soon.

via http://www.iphonebuzz.com/24k-gold-iphone-3g-for-the-luxury-crowd-274519.php

Austin GDC 08 to help charity

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:12:36 +0000

This year’s Austin Game Developers Conference is adding a nice twist to their event. It’s not just gonna be about games, it’s also gonna be about charity.

Yep, gamers who’d like to participate in the Austin GDC will not only be having fun by testing their skills as gamers, but will also contribute to a good cause by making a charitable donation. How? Simple. There’s a US 20 entry fee for the Level Up Charity Games Competition, and everything will be donated to the ESA Foundation.

Marc Mencher, CEO of competition sponsor GameRecruiter, says this about their charitable deed:

We have a long-standing commitment to supporting the educational needs of minority and female students who are interested in being part of the video game industry. By providing this support to the ESA Foundation’s Scholarship Program, we hope to allow deserving individuals to further their education and expand workplace diversity within our industry.

Scheduled for the September 17 competition feature titles such as:

Rock Band 2
Madden 08
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
I-Play Bowling

The Austin Game Developers Conference will be running from September 15 to 17 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas.

When life forms go to war: Spore civilization stage trailer

iphony — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:12:36 +0000

If you’re bored with all the unicellular screenshots and videos of Maxis‘ upcoming life simulator Spore (PC, Nintendo Wii, DS, Mac, and Mobile), then feast your eyes on this latest trailer for the game. It features one of the more advanced stages in the game, where your beloved life forms learn one of the more “civilized” forms of social interaction: war.

The video also features Producer Kip Katsarelis and Software Engineer Soren Johnsen as they explain how the civilization stage of the game works. The phase will feature different diplomatic actions that your life forms can take, such as building new cities, trading with other civilizations across the planet, and even waging war against them.

Anyway, enough talk. We’ll let you check out the new trailer for yourselves and tell us how pumped up you are with its release in a little more than a week’s time (we know we are).

EIC Podcast: Apple-Psystar; Cisco vs. Microsoft; DNC; Dell

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:12:35 +0000

On this week’s EIC squared podcast Dan and I talk about that ongoing Apple-Psystar legal showdown, Cisco and Microsoft’s collision course, the Democratic National Convention and Dell’s plans for the cloud.
On Wednesday Psystar–that little Mac clone maker in Florida–sued Apple for antitrust violations. The big question: Does Psystar have a case?
Meanwhile, Cisco acquired PostPath for […]

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Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:12:34 +0000

It must be a rough day in Cupertino

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:12:34 +0000

They just keep coming, one negative headline after another after another. At least that’s how it must feel today over at Apple. In the last 24 hours or so, there have been at least four separate events that have put the company in a negative light. The widespread problems with both iPhone 3G and MobileMe […]

Palm Treo: The reviews are upbeat; Can a device turn Palm around?

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:12:34 +0000

Palm may have a hit on its hands with the Treo Pro judging from the recent spate of reviews as NDAs ended on Wednesday. The larger question is whether this pricey device can give the company a boost in the bottom line.
To wit:
Matthew Miller writes in his review and accompanying gallery (right):
The Palm Treo Pro […]

Virtualization software revives dumb terminals, cuts IT costs

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:12:34 +0000

With computers growing smarter by the day, why would anyone want to step back more than a decade and fill office cubicles with dumb terminals? The answer is simple - to keep cubicle computers in service longer, uncluttered and free of malware, viruses and hacking programs.
At least that’s the argument being presented by Persystent Technologies, […]