iPhone Security Exploit Via SMS
July 30th, 2009 by iPhoneTechZone
Charlie Miller and Collin Mulliner, two cybersecurity researchers, have discovered how to completely hijack any iPhone through an SMS. They plan on releasing more details and potential how they do it later today at the Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas.
They claim that they have the power to, using lots of burst of SMSs send to an iPhone, to completely take over the iPhone. They can then use the hijacked iPhone to send more SMSs and take control of more iPhones.
Apple have not yet fixed this rather serious security issue even though Charlie and Collin actually informed them of it over a month ago.
They have said that after Thursday afternoon (today) if you receive an SMS with only 1 single square character, it will crash your iPhone.
We suspect that Apple will fix this exploit in the 3.1 firmware update with is rumored to be released on the 1st or 2nd of September.
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iPhone Sales Figures Across the World
July 30th, 2009 by iPhoneTechZone
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24k Gold iPhone 3G decorated with Diamonds
July 30th, 2009 by iPhoneTechZone
The iPhone is an undisputed ruler in the mobile phone industry, extending which Sayn Design doesn’t want to leave a single stone unturned to send all in Apple’s favor. And the consequent product is the Apple iPhone 3G limited Diamond deluxe Gold Edition that comes wrapped in 24k gold, together with an integrated 18k Gold Sayn Design crown, which is decorated with 0.20 carat brilliant cut diamonds.
Touting the German handcrafted tradition, the Apple iPhone 3G limited Diamond deluxe Gold Edition is further enhanced with 53 (50 carat) diamonds. Installed with all the basic features of the iPhone 3G and Sayn Design themes and background pictures, the limited edition luxury phone will come in a limited edition of 500, each of which will come wrapped in an exclusive wooden box.
Description:
Limited Diamond deluxe Edition Gold
iPhone 3G 16GB legally unlocked, no Sim- and Netlock, newest Firmware
you can use this mobile with every carrier in the world, quadband mobile
Refinement:
- Device 24k gilded, protected by nano-technology surface
- Applications made out of 18k gold
- Diamonds in brilliant cut , with 0,65 carat, best quality without inclusions
- Exclusive wooden box out of Root burl walnut veneer
- Background pictures and themes of Sayn Design
- Refinement Hand-Made in Germany
Diamonds in brilliant cut are set in the 18k gold applications. The brilliant cut guarantees you the best shining.
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Philips HF3490 Wake-up Light for iPhone
July 27th, 2009 by iPhoneTechZone
Have you ever heard about ‘Light Alarm’? Nope, this is my first time too. All I know about light as our alarm is the Mighty Sun that will shine through our curtain and wake us up naturally. But what if you room is tightly closed? No window, no ventilation or whatsoever? If this is your condition, Philips HF3490 might be one of your solution. It will slowly and gradually increases its light and will wake you up gently using the light. You can also spice it up using FM radio, natural sounds or even music from your iPhone or iPod. This is very nice if you compare to the noise conventional alarm clock.
Philips HF3490 Wake-up Light Alarm Features:
- Gradually wakes you up by light for a more pleasant feeling
- 20 different brightness settings allows you to use as a bedside lamp
- Detachable dock to charge your iPod/iPhone and play your favorite music
- Optional FM radio, 4 nature sounds
- Dusk simulation helps you drift to sleep by gradually dimming light and sound
- Up to 300 Lux for natural awakening
- Dusk simulation
- Drift to sleep with gradually dimming light and sound
- Light wakes you gently
- Gradual light prepares your body to wake up
- Energy saving lamp
- Wake up to your favorite sounds
- Choice of 4 natural and pleasant wake-up sounds & FM-radio
- Wake up to your favorite tunes
- Great sound quality thanks to the integrated sound box
- Play & charge your iPod / iPhone
- Wake up to the tunes from your iPod / iPhone
If you are interested to be woke up by light and tunes of your choice, you can pre-order this Philips HF3490 wake-up light alarm.
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Yahoo! Messenger for iPhone Latest Version Supporting Push Notifications is Out
July 24th, 2009 by iPhoneTechZone
The new features available with the latest Yahoo Messenger release ( for iPhone and iPod Touch) are:
1.) Push Notifications
This is a much awaited feature ( works with iPhone 3.0 OS upgrade ). The new message alerts for Yahoo! Messenger for iPhone work like the push notifications you get for Mail. When a new message comes in, a badge appears on top of the Yahoo! Messenger app icon on your home screen, indicating the number of new messages. This badge is based on cumulative messages received so whether three friends send you one message or one friend sends you three messages, you’d see a “3” on the app icon either way.
By default the sounds, alerts and badges are configured to be ON for the application, but you can modify the settings by tapping “Settings” on the home screen, then “Notifications”, and finally “Yahoo! Messenger”. From there you can turn on/off the sound, alert or badge notifications.
Yahoo! Messenger for iPhone (v1.2.1) is now available.Supports Push Notifications
2.) Stay Online for Upto 2 Weeks
The Yahoo! Messenger for iPhone app will keep you signed in and visible to your Yahoo! Messenger friends for up to two weeks. When the app is closed on your phone, your status will show you as online but in an Idle state. Friends can IM you and when they do, you’ll receive a new message notification as described above.
3.) Buzz your friends…with an iPhone twist
When you want to buzz a friend, just shake your iPhone vigorously. Your friend gets buzzed on their end and you’ll also see the usual BUZZ!!!
To download the latest version of Yahoo! Messenger for iPhone (v1.2.1) that includes these new features, go to the iTunes App Store, or tap the App Store icon on your iPhone and search for Yahoo! Messenger.
If you already have Yahoo! Messenger installed, you may also have an update alert for the app.
If you run into any issues with the new version, please use the “Report a problem” feature in the app to let us know. Tap on Settings, then scroll down and tap on “Report a problem”.
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The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition for iPhone
July 24th, 2009 by iPhoneTechZone
In the wake of 1990’s The Secret of Monkey Island (TSOMI), adventure games became a dime a dozen in a market that craved another point and click quest to emulate LucasArts‘ masterpiece. The original game spawned four sequels – the most sincere proof of its market influence – and in 2009, has undergone a facelift, a re-imagining, and now, has been stuffed into the iDevice, waiting to be dug up iPhone gamers. But, fans of the genre or not, Monkey Island is a catch-all game. Funny, sarcastic and colourful, it is a riot which is sure to make become a hit with any gamer. A cursory glance at App Store reviews will prove how realistic that claim is; LucasArts’ genre-defining game is sitting at a cumulative 4,5 stars, or if you can’t suss out stars anymore, a strong Grab!
Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition for iPhone Screenshots:
The re-mastering that the iPhone TSOMI has undergone is slightly different from console and PC versions. It doesn’t retain the original 1990 version, but otherwise, it is the same game, replete with voice-overs, new animations and graphics, the game has been re-awakened to a nearly perfect iPhone incarnation.
After the PC’s mouse and keyboard, the iPhone’s touchscreen interface could have vaunted the best interface among all consoles, but LucasArts outwitted themselves, making TSOMI a virtual copy of the console version’s control system – the cursor has to be dragged around the screen as if the iPhone was slaved to a controller. With this small annoyance aside, the game is an excellent rendition of the classic.
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AT&T Plan with iPhone VS iPod Touch with Mi-Fi device and data plan
July 23rd, 2009 by iPhoneTechZone
A few days ago came the rumor from Wired, that the upcoming iPod Touch will have a microphone and camera, making it one step closer to becoming an iPhone. One of the things the article mentioned was the ability to use Verizon’s Mi-Fi service and turn the iPod Touch into a mobile device through the use of Skype or the new Google Voice service.
I thought about maybe doing this as I looked at my AT&T bill and saw how much was being drained every month and wanted to give Mi-Fi a shot. But before doing so, I had to do some research on the costs and if it’ll even be worth the hassle.
Cost of my current AT&T Plan and iPhone:
Monthly iPhone bill after FAN discounts: About $90 with data, text messaging plan and taxes.
Cost of the iPhone 3G: $299 for the 16GB
Cost of the Mi-Fi device, data plan and an iPod Touch:
iPod Touch 16GB: $299
Mi-Fi: $99 from Verizon after online discount. That’s with a 2 two-year data contract. One-year contract from Verizon costs $169.99. The price jumps to $270, if you decide to go with a month-to-month plan.
Data price: $60 a month without text messages or phone service.
Assuming I get a two-year deal like the iPhone plan, I’ll pay a total of $459 for the first month, before any taxes. That includes the cost of the iPod Touch, Mi-Fi device and data plan.
My first month’s cost of the iPhone 3G plan equaled a little over $400 after activation and other charges, including the cost of the phone.
Every month after, it’s $90 or more for the iPhone plan, while the Mi-Fi plan is $60 before taxes.
Now that you have all the numbers set, the iPod Touch with Mi-Fi service still lacks text messaging and calling. You’ll need to make phone calls and text right?
I have the Google Voice service and have been using the VoiceCentral App to send texts and make calls. With the Mi-Fi providing internet service, I can use the Google Voice service for free.
- After a two-year iPhone contract, I would have paid over $2,460 with the cost of the iPhone.
- After a two-year Mi-Fi contract, I would have paid $1,840 after the cost of the iPod Touch and the Mi-Fi device.
- iPhone 3G Battery Life: Lasts over a day with mild game play, phone calls and texting.
- Mi-Fi Battery Life: About 4 hours of active use.
The savings on the device are pretty solid, over $600, and the Mi-Fi does have the added benefits of providing wireless internet for more than one device and with Verizon’s coverage, you can have access in many places you normally won’t with AT&T and Sprint.
After doing some of this research, I was still intrigued with the Mi-Fi device and actually wouldn’t mind going through the hassle to test out the service. Now, if the savings were higher, I probably would have made the switch for at least a year.
I don’t know how many people are willing to go through the hassle of carrying two gadgets and using a 3rd party software to make calls and send text messages, while dealing with battery issues, to save $600 bucks. Would you?
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Outer Empires MMO Coming to iPhone
July 21st, 2009 by iPhoneTechZone
Countless new MMOs have seen the light of day in the App Store and show no sign of stopping. While I welcome the concept of MMO games (”Massively Multiplayer Online”) to the iPhone, almost all of them are exactly the same — the only difference is the background story and terminology.
Outer Empires promises to give a truly different MMO experience. According to their website:
Outer Empires is a space based massively multi-player online game created for both the iPhone/iPod Touch and desktop browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, Safari).
Every player will be able to create an online persona in a persistent galaxy; from that point on they can choose from a number of different careers to progress through the game. The game is set up in a sandbox style, to allow players to choose how their character develops.
Outer Empires Video Trailer
Players will have a variety of options, including:
- Fly missions (transport, fighter, freight, exploration, bounty)
- Set up colonies (Mining, Food Production, Manufacture, Development/Research)
- Run/join factions (guilds) within the game.
- Take control of and fight for systems (either themselves or as part of a faction).
- Buy/Mod/Build/Sell ships using a number of variable items that can be created from the manufacture plants players set up.
- Trade with other players and the system.
Developed by Ironwill Studios, Outer Empires has a lot of potential. By being able to shape the life and career of your particular character, it already adds extra elements to the game compared to other MMOs.
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Google Now Lets you Make Nearby Based Seaches in Mobile Safari
July 17th, 2009 by iPhoneTechZone
Doing a Google search for a business or location near you without entering a zip code or city has always been a bit of a crapshoot, with some results from nearby and others from places you’ve never heard of all jumbled in together. You could also forget about locating a specific Starbucks or In N Out without pawing through a ton of results. Now OS 3.0 has added the ability for websites, including Google to use your location to display results that are closest to you first, which is fantastic.
In order to use the location aware services, you need to opt-in by visiting google.com in Safari on your iPhone and clicking the My Location link just below the search box. The iPhone will ask you to allow Google to use your location, and then it will grab your current location and pop it up below the box. Then, when you search for something, it will use your location to search for results nearest to you first, placing them at the top of your search results!
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Windows 95 running on the iPhone
July 17th, 2009 by iPhoneTechZone
Someone has has actually managed to use a jailbroken iPhone with a cross-platform, out source x86 emulator and have managed to put Windows 95 on an iPhone. They used an iPhone 3G for their initial test but are soon going to try it out on an iPhone 3GS where is should run significantly better.
Windows 95 running on the iPhone video:
It was done with the help of the Bochs emulator and an original Windows 95 images.
It is running quite slow on the iPhone 3G and takes 5-10 minutes to boot up but it is working!
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