CNN News - Code to unlock iPhone cracked Story Highlights
# Software developed enabling Apple's iPhone to be used on any phone network
# Device can currently only be used on AT&T network in the U.S.
# Anonymous developers plan to start selling program soon
Saturday, March 15, 2008
iPhone Unlocked - How to Unlock iPhone
Tips to Downgrade your iPhone from v1.1.1 to v1.0.2 Here's one method to downgrade your iPhone to v1.0.2. Guaranteed to work with iTunes 7.3.2.
Confirmed working with a locked iPhone that had been upgraded to 1.1.1. Downgrade using these instructions was successful. Phone is activated and all apps and 3rd-party software is working.
1. Install iTunes 7.3.2, which you can download from the links below.
2. Download the 1.0.2 iPhone restore file if you don't have it already.
3. Shift + Click Restore (Windows) or Option + Click Restore (Mac), then point to the file below (use .dmg file in download file).
4. Use AppTap Installer you will be back to normal with EDGE and Wi-Fi support.
Confirmed working with a locked iPhone that had been upgraded to 1.1.1. Downgrade using these instructions was successful. Phone is activated and all apps and 3rd-party software is working.
1. Install iTunes 7.3.2, which you can download from the links below.
2. Download the 1.0.2 iPhone restore file if you don't have it already.
3. Shift + Click Restore (Windows) or Option + Click Restore (Mac), then point to the file below (use .dmg file in download file).
4. Use AppTap Installer you will be back to normal with EDGE and Wi-Fi support.
My Real iPhone Review
What's still valid about my hesitation in recommending the first-generation iPhone is that AT&T's EDGE network truly is too slow for anything but simpler text-heavy Web sites and for email, and that viewing Web pages and other text that's designed for wide-column layout is hard to read on screen. The former problem will be solved with an updated piece of hardware that uses the third-generation (3G) cell network. The latter problem could be solved in software, by offering an option to rewrap text streams into narrower columns for better legibility.
That said, the damn thing is a wonder. It's the niftiest piece of technology I've ever used or held. It truly feels like something dropped out of the future. Every feature works, even if I'm finding some rough edges or missing pieces. But nothing I've tried is broken. That's a big deal in an age where stuff is shipped too early, or in quasi-beta states. The iPhone probably tries to do too much in a first release, and some of that shows, but by biting off a specific set of Internet-focused tasks on top of telephony and iPod features, Apple's team made it achievable.
That said, the damn thing is a wonder. It's the niftiest piece of technology I've ever used or held. It truly feels like something dropped out of the future. Every feature works, even if I'm finding some rough edges or missing pieces. But nothing I've tried is broken. That's a big deal in an age where stuff is shipped too early, or in quasi-beta states. The iPhone probably tries to do too much in a first release, and some of that shows, but by biting off a specific set of Internet-focused tasks on top of telephony and iPod features, Apple's team made it achievable.
The first batch for iphone
All reviews are positive on balance. The negatives mainly coalesce around AT&T and EDGE as well as getting used to the keyboard. The keyboard gets better, EDGE does not.
The most surprising thing to me was how they all said the iPhone seems virtually scratch-proof. They’ve all tossed in their pockets, knocked it with change and keys, and keep it unprotected during the duration of their tests. And virtually no marks. That’s impressive. Some funky new materials or treatments perhaps?
Come on Friday!!!
The most surprising thing to me was how they all said the iPhone seems virtually scratch-proof. They’ve all tossed in their pockets, knocked it with change and keys, and keep it unprotected during the duration of their tests. And virtually no marks. That’s impressive. Some funky new materials or treatments perhaps?
Come on Friday!!!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
16GB iPhone upgrade at the Apple Store
To make space for those developer applications, Apple has released the 16GB iPhone together with the 32GB iPod touch. The 16GB iPhone retails for US $499.00 which is the same price the 32GB iPod touch sells for. As these series of events occur we are beginning to see the settling price of the iPhone as it makes its debut to the rest of the world - Asia. In Europe the iPhone and iPod touch will retail for £329.
More exciting news as the iPhone slowly makes its way to the Asian market. I’ve written a brief commentary over here discussing why this was revealed several days after MacWorld 2008.
More exciting news as the iPhone slowly makes its way to the Asian market. I’ve written a brief commentary over here discussing why this was revealed several days after MacWorld 2008.
iPhone Software Roadmap Summary
There has been a lot of announcements at today's Apple iPhone Software Roadmap Event (read: iPhone SDK), we're going to list the main ones after the jump. In summary though it looks like Apple is trying to stimulate a well supported community of serious commercial developers without stifling the homebrew scene as well as support entrenched IT managers at Enterprise level. There are a few caveats, none of which are surprising, that are designed to enable Apple to maintain control over app distribution and the licensing model - none of which affect the current Installer based apps.
So lets just dive right in.
iPhone in the Enterprise
The next iPhone firmware update will include a raft of enterprise grade features and upgrade that won't make a huge difference to end users (except those using Exchange Server) but will make a huge difference to IT managers. Lack of many of these features in the past has really slowed the iPhone's enterprise penetration. Something Apple has taken very seriously.
* Microsoft Exchange support (iCal conversion, contacts, full support in email app via ActiveSync with Exchange Server, configured via Mail.app)
* Remote wipe, push email, global address lists, Cisco IPsec VPN, Certificates and identities, WPA2 with 802.1x, enforced security policies, and remote device configuration
* Migration team (via Exchange support) to help companies migrate from other platforms (RIM...)
* Additional migration and IT management tools will be released later
Some of these are already deployed in select locations (such as Nike's head office).
Apple Support for Developers
There's a lot of stuff announced for developers indicating Apple's commitment to the development community as it now and will be in the future. Far reaching and long lasting initiatives like the $100M iFund and changes to Xcode (incorporating the iPhone SDK) will ensure developers have the best starting point for creating higher quality apps compatible with the iPhone.
* A new version of Xcode which includes all the relevant APIs (see below)
* A remote debugger for seeing what your code is doing under the hood on an iPhone
* A drag and drop interface builder (appropriately named InterfaceBuilder)
* An iPhone simulator (for Mac)
* Developers will have access to the same core APIs as used to build the Apple apps including Core OS, Core Services and various Media APIs
* For privacy reasons not all areas of iPhone will be available thus apps will use specialised APIs to access end-user's contacts and photo libraries (People Picker and Image Picker respectively)
* $100M iFund to help stimulate iPhone software development
* SDK is free but there is $99 per app publishing charge
* Apps published via the new iPhone App Store
* Developers receive 70% of revenues (no additional fees for marketing, transactions, hosting etc).
* Developers paid monthly
* No charge for Free Apps
* SIM Unlock and VOIP over Cellular not allowed (Wifi is ok though)
* SDK beta is going out to thousands of developers today
I'd guess that right now a whole bunch of PalmOS developers, suffering because that whole ecosystem is suffering, are downloading the SDK. I can't wait to see what they produce after they port their current PalmOS/WM offerings.
What this means for End Users
For those of us already using Installer, which I think is the best homebrew management app I've ever seen and a great model for other lesser platforms (*cough* Palm and RIM *cough*), it means a new separate source for iPhone apps that are perhaps better quality and almost certainly less buggy than existing demos and in nearly all cases bound to be more fully featured and powerful because of the official access to Xcode. Lets face it, many of the iPhone apps to be found on Installer are fun for 5 minutes and cool simply because they are native apps running on an iPhone.
For the less courageous end-user, which I assume 99% of us are, it means at last official access to iPhone apps provided using a trusted method that is well organised, funded and 'out of the closet' so to speak. It means the iPhone can accomplish even more than it does already to make your lives easier. Why? If you think of a feature or app you think it could really do with, someone else is bound to have thought the same thing, one of those people will be a coder with $99 to spare and some time in the evenings.
Here's a list of simple things I want:
*
Global search - there's a search app on Installer which is great but I want it to do more and offer previews
*
Cut and Paste - everyone I know wants this feature
*
Screenshot tool - the Installer app is broken for 1.1.3+
*
Outlook Notes synchonisation
*
A non-iTunes only media player (Core is working on one)
*
Games
Final Thought
Whilst several applications were demoed I've not covered them here because you can't see them suffice it to say the ball is already rolling. Looking back on the raft of changes and announcements it's hard to find fault in what Apple have put together for enterprise, developers and end users. The development ones are particularly exciting for me as I believe a platform's success is partly measured by the size, dedication, resourcefulness, creativity and support its community generates. Something I believe has been sorely lacking of late on other platforms. On the enterprise side Apple is clearly keen to remove any barriers to entry for the iPhone and in fact go one further than other platforms in placating IT managers (already under siege by the grass roots momentum the iPhone has) and judging by comments on the net they have done just that.
I'm serious about cut and paste.
Source from www.iphoniacs.com
So lets just dive right in.
iPhone in the Enterprise
The next iPhone firmware update will include a raft of enterprise grade features and upgrade that won't make a huge difference to end users (except those using Exchange Server) but will make a huge difference to IT managers. Lack of many of these features in the past has really slowed the iPhone's enterprise penetration. Something Apple has taken very seriously.
* Microsoft Exchange support (iCal conversion, contacts, full support in email app via ActiveSync with Exchange Server, configured via Mail.app)
* Remote wipe, push email, global address lists, Cisco IPsec VPN, Certificates and identities, WPA2 with 802.1x, enforced security policies, and remote device configuration
* Migration team (via Exchange support) to help companies migrate from other platforms (RIM...)
* Additional migration and IT management tools will be released later
Some of these are already deployed in select locations (such as Nike's head office).
Apple Support for Developers
There's a lot of stuff announced for developers indicating Apple's commitment to the development community as it now and will be in the future. Far reaching and long lasting initiatives like the $100M iFund and changes to Xcode (incorporating the iPhone SDK) will ensure developers have the best starting point for creating higher quality apps compatible with the iPhone.
* A new version of Xcode which includes all the relevant APIs (see below)
* A remote debugger for seeing what your code is doing under the hood on an iPhone
* A drag and drop interface builder (appropriately named InterfaceBuilder)
* An iPhone simulator (for Mac)
* Developers will have access to the same core APIs as used to build the Apple apps including Core OS, Core Services and various Media APIs
* For privacy reasons not all areas of iPhone will be available thus apps will use specialised APIs to access end-user's contacts and photo libraries (People Picker and Image Picker respectively)
* $100M iFund to help stimulate iPhone software development
* SDK is free but there is $99 per app publishing charge
* Apps published via the new iPhone App Store
* Developers receive 70% of revenues (no additional fees for marketing, transactions, hosting etc).
* Developers paid monthly
* No charge for Free Apps
* SIM Unlock and VOIP over Cellular not allowed (Wifi is ok though)
* SDK beta is going out to thousands of developers today
I'd guess that right now a whole bunch of PalmOS developers, suffering because that whole ecosystem is suffering, are downloading the SDK. I can't wait to see what they produce after they port their current PalmOS/WM offerings.
What this means for End Users
For those of us already using Installer, which I think is the best homebrew management app I've ever seen and a great model for other lesser platforms (*cough* Palm and RIM *cough*), it means a new separate source for iPhone apps that are perhaps better quality and almost certainly less buggy than existing demos and in nearly all cases bound to be more fully featured and powerful because of the official access to Xcode. Lets face it, many of the iPhone apps to be found on Installer are fun for 5 minutes and cool simply because they are native apps running on an iPhone.
For the less courageous end-user, which I assume 99% of us are, it means at last official access to iPhone apps provided using a trusted method that is well organised, funded and 'out of the closet' so to speak. It means the iPhone can accomplish even more than it does already to make your lives easier. Why? If you think of a feature or app you think it could really do with, someone else is bound to have thought the same thing, one of those people will be a coder with $99 to spare and some time in the evenings.
Here's a list of simple things I want:
*
Global search - there's a search app on Installer which is great but I want it to do more and offer previews
*
Cut and Paste - everyone I know wants this feature
*
Screenshot tool - the Installer app is broken for 1.1.3+
*
Outlook Notes synchonisation
*
A non-iTunes only media player (Core is working on one)
*
Games
Final Thought
Whilst several applications were demoed I've not covered them here because you can't see them suffice it to say the ball is already rolling. Looking back on the raft of changes and announcements it's hard to find fault in what Apple have put together for enterprise, developers and end users. The development ones are particularly exciting for me as I believe a platform's success is partly measured by the size, dedication, resourcefulness, creativity and support its community generates. Something I believe has been sorely lacking of late on other platforms. On the enterprise side Apple is clearly keen to remove any barriers to entry for the iPhone and in fact go one further than other platforms in placating IT managers (already under siege by the grass roots momentum the iPhone has) and judging by comments on the net they have done just that.
I'm serious about cut and paste.
Source from www.iphoniacs.com
Monday, March 10, 2008
Bookmarklets run on iPhone
Bookmarklets are bookmarks that encapsulate Javascript code. The code runs in the browser and can provide cool functionality. Examples are: searching the current web page (with highlighting), translation using Google or Babel Fish, viewing page source (HTML, CSS, etc.), dictionary lookup, links and/or images listing or even launching a blog editor.
Custom Ringtones without iTunes
You can create ringtones for your iPhone using Apple’s iTunes and selected songs from the iTunes Store. Apple has made, as usual, a very slick interface for downloading the song and editing it inside iTunes. I, however, have lots of MP3 files not purchased from the iTunes Store. I also do NOT want my choices limited or to spend 99 cents for every ringtone! Ambrosia Software has come up with iToner, a $15 application to create and sync ringtones with your iPhone. Combine iToner with the Open Source audio editor application, Audacity, and you have the ability to create, edit and sync the music or sounds you want!
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Initial review of iPhone
I just spent a couple of hours playing with my new iPhone.
I remember that the first few times I try a new cell phone, I wish it would just work the way my old one did. So I'm trying to factor that in, and imagine what it will be like to use it later, but it's not easy.
I was able to register with AT&T, choose a service plan, get a phone number, and make a phone call. I was able to use Google Maps to locate my house, and while YouTube was slow, and so was the email app, even though both were running over my fast wifi as opposed to the relatively slow AT&T network, they were all usable and useful, and in some cases represent features the Blackberry doesn't have, and would be nice to have. But there are optimizations I hope Apple makes soon.
This is my fifth iPod, and it works differently from the last one. I like to use my iPod with manual synchronization, but that doesn't appear to be possible with this one. I'm not happy about that! I have my iPod act down, and I want to use this relatively small one (it has just a 4GB capacity) the same way I use my larger, 60GB video iPod. It doesn't seem possible.
Look, all the other people reviewing the iPhone are gushing. I just don't have that in me, at least at the beginning.
And there's a major usability problem with the Safari web browser, it's hard to believe that Apple didn't see and fix this problem before shipping, because it seems to make all websites unusable in the default configuration, with the default font choice, and there doesn't seem to be a way to change their choice of font. Is it possible they made this choice so that the TV commercial would look good, and forgot to test the browser the way real people will use it? I must be missing something??
I remember that the first few times I try a new cell phone, I wish it would just work the way my old one did. So I'm trying to factor that in, and imagine what it will be like to use it later, but it's not easy.
I was able to register with AT&T, choose a service plan, get a phone number, and make a phone call. I was able to use Google Maps to locate my house, and while YouTube was slow, and so was the email app, even though both were running over my fast wifi as opposed to the relatively slow AT&T network, they were all usable and useful, and in some cases represent features the Blackberry doesn't have, and would be nice to have. But there are optimizations I hope Apple makes soon.
This is my fifth iPod, and it works differently from the last one. I like to use my iPod with manual synchronization, but that doesn't appear to be possible with this one. I'm not happy about that! I have my iPod act down, and I want to use this relatively small one (it has just a 4GB capacity) the same way I use my larger, 60GB video iPod. It doesn't seem possible.
Look, all the other people reviewing the iPhone are gushing. I just don't have that in me, at least at the beginning.
And there's a major usability problem with the Safari web browser, it's hard to believe that Apple didn't see and fix this problem before shipping, because it seems to make all websites unusable in the default configuration, with the default font choice, and there doesn't seem to be a way to change their choice of font. Is it possible they made this choice so that the TV commercial would look good, and forgot to test the browser the way real people will use it? I must be missing something??
Does Verizon have the iPhone’s Number?
I doubt it. I may not care much for the iPhone, but the Verizon Voyager doesn’t look to be the answer either. The Voyager has 2 monitors including a 2.8 inches touchscreen, QWERTY, 2Megapizel Camera, BlueTooth, GPS, Mobile TV, MicroSD port, and more according to sources.
I haven’t had a chance to play with the Voyager that Jack posted about last week, but James Kendrick has. From his video, it doesn’t look to be the iPhone Killer that Verizon is saying…
"We think it’ll be the best phone … this year. It will kill the iPhone," Verizon Wireless Chief Marketing Officer Mike Lanman said in an interview. - Yahoo
I don’t see it… Check out James’ Video around the 7 Minute mark. What do you think?
The keyboard is great and the ability to use Verizon’s EVDO helps, but the software doesn’t seem as intuitive as the iPhone’s. While I am not advocating the iPhone, I do think that Apple will open the data up by allowing it to be used on At&t’s 3G Network.
I haven’t had a chance to play with the Voyager that Jack posted about last week, but James Kendrick has. From his video, it doesn’t look to be the iPhone Killer that Verizon is saying…
"We think it’ll be the best phone … this year. It will kill the iPhone," Verizon Wireless Chief Marketing Officer Mike Lanman said in an interview. - Yahoo
I don’t see it… Check out James’ Video around the 7 Minute mark. What do you think?
The keyboard is great and the ability to use Verizon’s EVDO helps, but the software doesn’t seem as intuitive as the iPhone’s. While I am not advocating the iPhone, I do think that Apple will open the data up by allowing it to be used on At&t’s 3G Network.
Google Gears goes mobile, iPhone next?
Google has announced that Google Gears is going mobile on Windows Mobile devices. Google Gears Mobile works the same way it does on the desktop version of Google Gears, via controlled caching of data. One of the first web applications out of the gate to take advantage is Zoho, a popular web productivity suite.
"Developers, look no further. Today we're announcing the launch of Google Gears for mobile, a mobile browser extension for creating rich web applications for mobile devices. The first version is now available for Internet Explorer Mobile on Windows Mobile 5 and 6. It's a fully functional port of Google Gears v0.2 that can be used to develop offline capability into your mobile web applications. You can also create slick and responsive applications by hiding latency issues through controlled caching of data and storage of information between sessions. We're also working to bring Google Gears for mobile to Android and other mobile platforms with capable web browsers."
Could Google Gears be part of the iPhone SDK? Will the SDK allow for a Google Gears type of functionality? Only a few more days until we know for sure. Meanwhile, we can laugh at the Windows Mobile folks who are forced to use Gears on Pocket Internet Explorer.
"Developers, look no further. Today we're announcing the launch of Google Gears for mobile, a mobile browser extension for creating rich web applications for mobile devices. The first version is now available for Internet Explorer Mobile on Windows Mobile 5 and 6. It's a fully functional port of Google Gears v0.2 that can be used to develop offline capability into your mobile web applications. You can also create slick and responsive applications by hiding latency issues through controlled caching of data and storage of information between sessions. We're also working to bring Google Gears for mobile to Android and other mobile platforms with capable web browsers."
Could Google Gears be part of the iPhone SDK? Will the SDK allow for a Google Gears type of functionality? Only a few more days until we know for sure. Meanwhile, we can laugh at the Windows Mobile folks who are forced to use Gears on Pocket Internet Explorer.
Firmware 1.1.4 in the works?
We are only just getting to know Apple iPhone firmware 1.1.3 and already there is talks of version 1.1.4 coming out. The iPhone software developer kit (SDK) is said to be coming available very soon, and many are speculating that firmware version 1.1.4 will accompany it. Here is what iPhone News has learned so far:
The iPhone application devleoper, Tiny Code, who makes numerous applicatiosn available with the Installer.app said this in regards to their current iPhone software development and their future with Apple Inc:
Tiny Code no longer produces fixes or applications for firmware 1.1.3. We can’t say much, but we are working with Apple and with their SDK for the next firmware release and SDK applications and we shouldn’t be missed for long. We will no longer update our Installer.app repo for legality reasons and you should see us soon on iTunes.
This sounds to me like Apple has teamed up with Tiny Code to develop iPhone applications… and that these applications will be available on the iTunes store soon, along with the release of firmware version 1.1.4.
There is no word yet on unlocking iPhone firmware version 1.1.4 as it has not been released yet. Keep checking back for more updates as they become available.
The iPhone application devleoper, Tiny Code, who makes numerous applicatiosn available with the Installer.app said this in regards to their current iPhone software development and their future with Apple Inc:
Tiny Code no longer produces fixes or applications for firmware 1.1.3. We can’t say much, but we are working with Apple and with their SDK for the next firmware release and SDK applications and we shouldn’t be missed for long. We will no longer update our Installer.app repo for legality reasons and you should see us soon on iTunes.
This sounds to me like Apple has teamed up with Tiny Code to develop iPhone applications… and that these applications will be available on the iTunes store soon, along with the release of firmware version 1.1.4.
There is no word yet on unlocking iPhone firmware version 1.1.4 as it has not been released yet. Keep checking back for more updates as they become available.
iPhone reviews: what users and experts say?
Here is a short quote of expert reviews:
The iPhone is one of the most beautifully designed technology products I have ever used. Not only does it look great, but the usability puts even its good looks in the shade. The fact that you need no stylus to use the iPhone, speaks volumes about its user interface. As a music player it excels, as a mobile Internet device it excels, but as a phone it’s strangely disappointing. And when it comes to features, the T-Mobile Vario III is still a far more powerful mobile…
So what’s your opinion about the phone?
Source from www.iphone-ipod.org
The iPhone is one of the most beautifully designed technology products I have ever used. Not only does it look great, but the usability puts even its good looks in the shade. The fact that you need no stylus to use the iPhone, speaks volumes about its user interface. As a music player it excels, as a mobile Internet device it excels, but as a phone it’s strangely disappointing. And when it comes to features, the T-Mobile Vario III is still a far more powerful mobile…
So what’s your opinion about the phone?
Source from www.iphone-ipod.org
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