In case you had a problem with the fingerprint sensor or some other small defect on your iPhone 6 and had it repaired by a non-official (read: cheaper) shop, you may be in for a nasty surprise: error 53. What happens is that during an OS update or re-install the software checks the internal hardware Read more about Have Your iPhone 6 Repaired, Only To Get It Bricked By Apple[…]
In an extremely small number of cases users have reported that music files saved on their computer were removed without their permission. We’re taking these reports seriously as we know how important music is to our customers and our teams are focused on identifying the cause. We have not been able to reproduce this issue, Read more about Apple says it doesn’t know why iTunes users are losing their music files[…]
Here’s a clear, technical Q&A Source: Confused as to WTF is happening with Apple, the FBI and a killer’s iPhone? Let’s fix that It’s a good story by the reg.
Apple’s Safari browser appears to be experiencing issues worldwide this morning. Searching from the address bar in both iOS and OS X is causing the browser to crash in some instances. The Verge has confirmed the problem on several of our own iOS devices and at least one OS X machine.”Safari’s search suggestions are to Read more about Apple’s Safari browser is crashing on iPhones and Macs worldwide – turn off search suggestions helps.[…]
The document addresses the findings of a mobile App research and summarizes concerns and approaches required to improve the state of mobile app security. Source: The State of Mobile Application Security 2014-2015 – Checkmarx.com
oops Simple sequence opens up iPhones, iPads even if they have a passcode set Source: iOS 9 security blooper lets you BYPASS PINs, eye up photos, contacts
You can buy the IP box on ebay for around $200. It takes 4 – 5 days to unlock any IOS device, even if it has the “Erase data after 10 attempts” configuration setting enabled. MDSec Blog: Apple iOS Hardware Assisted Screenlock Bruteforce.
When a user who had downloaded music from a rival service tried to sync an iPod to the user’s iTunes library, Apple would display an error message and instruct the user to restore the factory settings, Coughlin said. When the user restored the settings, the music from rival services would disappear, he said. via Apple Read more about Apple Deleted Rivals’ Songs from Users’ iPods[…]
iPhone 6 Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy S5 | The Onion – America's Finest News Source.
The system has an accuracy of 10ft. They have an API for apps, you can add buildings and collect map data using a smartphone. Find the inside of any building! They plan to use it to map out shopping routes for people with shopping lists. IndoorAtlas.
It’s creepy to see how well it translates words on your screen… Word Lens, The Real-Time Translation App, is Now Free.
Unfortunately only for iphone, hopefully someone will build an Android version some time! Seene: Share life in 3D.
RoomScan draws floor plans all by itself – just touch each wall with your phone! To get the best from the app, please have a look at these demo videos: http://locometric.com/demo via RoomScan – The app that draws floor plans by itself on the App Store on iTunes.
fix the screen, digitizer, headphone jack, where to find more guides and where to buy replacement parts! The Most Common Smartphone Repairs You Can Do Yourself.
for IOS and Android ThinkGeek :: iMpulse – World's Smallest Gaming & Media Controller.
IFA or IDFA stands for “identifier for advertisers.” It’s a random, anonymous number that is assigned to a user and their device. It is temporary and can be blocked, like a cookie. When you look at an app, or browse the web, your presence generates a call for an ad. The publisher’s site that you’re Read more about Apple’s iPhone Tracking you again In iOS 6[…]
Apple’s foreign profits are funneled through different countries to reside in a country where there is no or little tax on profits. They don’t pay taxes in the US untill the money is repatriated to the US, but they do mark a portion of the money as being taxed in the US and take that Read more about How Apple has a shitload more profit not on the books and not taxed in the US[…]
AppRadio 2 SPH-DA100 – In-Dash iPhone® 4/4S and Android™ Compatible Car Receiver with 7" Capacitive Multi-Touch Screen, Built-In Bluetooth for Hands-Free Calling, and On-Screen Access to Compatible Smartphone Apps | Pioneer Electronics USA.
The how to is here. NB – this is not free app store apps, it’s free in-app purchases. In-Appstore.com – Free In-App purchases for every iDevice. It also seems Apple is losing the battle on this one and can’t close the hole.
It turns out that most people can’t tell the difference in sound quality above 160 kbps. So having a raw CD doesn’t make the sound ‘better’. Concluding the Great MP3 Bitrate Experiment.
It turns out that basically copying succesful apps is the best way to actually make money on the app store. The Artificial Life of the App Store – the Best Strategy to Succeed.
This hacking kit plugs into your phone and opens all its’ contents up to anyone in no time. The XRY Cracking Tool Is Unimpressed with Your iPhone's Defenses.
If anyone can take on IOS and Android, Mark Shuttleworth should be able to, given his success with Ubuntu on the desktop. Ubuntu Linux heads to smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs. | ZDNet.
This turns a table into a giant connected iphone, with all the swipe gestures etc Table Connect for iPhone.
using a smartphone accelerometer—the internal device that detects when and how the phone is tilted—to sense keyboard vibrations and decipher complete sentences with up to 80 percent accuracy via GT | Newsroom – Georgia Tech Turns iPhone Into spiPhone.