iPhone News and Information

Today Apple released the first update for the iPhone, which takes about five minutes to install. The update addresses security issues in the browser (Safari) according to the change log.  iPhone users can be relieved as this update addresses a severe vulnerability publicized a few days ago. Many users who installed the update are reporting […]

Think Secret has release a news (or maybe rumor?) article that may disappoint iPod fans waiting for the sixth generation iPod. So far all rumors have been indicating that the new iPod will have just about every feature available on iPhone minute the phone functionality.
According to Think Secret this is not true. Gen6 iPod will be […]

Pastebin released step by step instructions that allow iPhone owners to setup SSH on their phones. The good news is that this instruction set does not require using restore mode. This is a major step for the iPhone hacking community as now they can easily build and deploy Unix utilities for iPhones.
Direct links to downloads:

ssh kit
Compiled Unix […]

Independent Security Evaluators has publish information about a serious iPhone exploit. The vulnerability works through malicious web code that targets iPhone’s Safari browser, hence it could be deployed in a variety of ways: rogue wifi access point, indirected in forum websites, linked from text messages or email. Malicious code runs with administrative privileges, which […]

It appears that iPhone owners can use GPS feed in combination with iPhone’s Google Maps. Since iPhone’s version of Google Maps is derived from Google Maps for mobile, users can enter KML feed URL into Google Maps search box and the location will be displayed. Unfortunately an additional phone and some scripting is required to get GPS coordinates […]

iPhone Atlas found that some iPhones are producing pictures that have too much green in them. They posted examples from three different iPhones as evidence. It appears that Apple is willing to replace devices due to this defect.
Side by side comparison images:
 

iPhone hacking enthusiasts at iPhone Dev Wiki developed an application called iASign which allows iPhone owners to make calls on any existing AT&T (formerly Cingular) contract. This includes individual, corporate and prepaid plans from AT&T, but unfortunately does not work with other carriers. iASign provides full iPhone phone functionality.
Direct iASign download is here.

Digg has launched an iPhone optimized version, which is also viewable on your PC or Mac (Kevin Rose recommends a Safari Webkit to display it properly).  The site is very minimalistic and lightning fast, it shows a very clean and condensed view of stories with top five comments.  This version of Digg may appeal to […]

The race to come up with the first unlocked iPhone is on. Here is a list of the leading websites that have information for those who want to track progress of multiple efforts to accomplish this:

Hackint0sh iPhone forum probably the #1 spot to keep checking on for any iPhone hacking breakthroughs.
FineUnlock is a company that […]

On July 11th Syncronica PLC announced that it’s Mobile Gateway 3.0 supports Microsoft Exchange and iPhone synchronization. Company also assured that Exchange mail will be delivered in a secure manner using Outlook Web Access technology, which eliminates the need for less secure IMAP or SMTP servers.
This means that many corporate big shots will be getting their iPhones […]