Following the news that famed jailbreak hacker Comex was hired by Apple, many in the community called it the "beginning of the end" for jailbreakers. Apple is proving to be smarter than everyone thought. If you can't beat 'em, hire 'em, right?
With iOS 5 set for a public release this Fall, the cat and mouse game between Apple and jailbreakers is not over. It's only just beginning...
We've gotten our hands on some leaked iPhone 4S parts, courtesy of our friends at iFixitDirect. These particular parts match up with previous leaks, and we believe they indicate that the next iPhone will be an evolutionary update to the iPhone 4, rather than a completely revolutionary design change.
These iPhone parts come from the same source as the leaked white iPod touch parts we showed you earlier. We have a prototype of a lower tier iPhone 4S back and flex cable. Let's take a closer look...
iOS 5 will be unveiled alongside iCloud and the next iPhone to the public this Fall, and non-developers are clamoring to get their hands on Apple's next major version of iOS. Apple has added a long list of new features to iOS 5 that greatly enhance the experience on both the iPhone and iPad. But there's always room for more innovation.
We've come across a nice concept video that showcases a boatload of possible features for iOS 5. Check it out after the break...
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Numerous purported iPhone 5 cases have surfaced from suppliers and sources overseas in the last couple months, with the most recent finding pointing towards an iPhone '4S' device with a modified antenna design.
Instead of a totally redesigned iPhone 5, this case leak suggests that Apple will unveil a more evolutionary iPhone 4S device with slight design changes...
It was only a matter of time. 19-year-old Nicholas Allegra, better known as infamous iOS hacker Comex, has announced that he has accepted a job with Apple in Cupertino.
Comex has been responsible for many famous jailbreaks, most notably his web based tool called JailbreakMe. He is a well respected member of the jailbreak community, and we wish him the best with his future endeavors at Apple.
The highly anticipated jailbreak tweak from Filippo Bigarella, SMS+, is now available in Cydia for $1.99. In case you missed our preview of this tweak, SMS+ enhances your stock Messages app on the iPhone with all sorts of cool features.
While many of the features in SMS+ are also offered in BiteSMS, fans of Apple's own app will prefer SMS+ because of its integration with the stock Messages app.
What will people always need? Printers, of course.
Will the news that Steve Jobs is no longer the CEO of Apple, Tim Cook has made it his first initiative to delay the iPhone 5 and focus all of Apple's resources on innovation in printer technology.
Well, not really. But check out The Onion's hilarious report...
As the news of Steve Jobs' resignation as Apple CEO pulses throughout news outlets around the world, many are wondering about the future of Apple.
Steve Jobs is responsible for steering Apple as a company during its most successful years, and he brought us products like the original Mackintosh, iPod, iPhone and iPad. He's also the man that singlehandedly uprooted the music industry with iTunes and digital downloads, and he's about to take cloud services to a whole other level with iCloud this Fall.
Luckily, Steve Jobs will still be heavily involved in ongoings at Apple, as he has become Chairman of the Board.
In case you needed anymore confirmation, Apple has updated its Executive Profiles to feature Tim Cook as the new CEO. Steve Jobs is nowhere to be found on the executive list, but he now holds the position of Chairman of the Board. He will continue to advise the company on future matters.
He's known for his products, his opinions, and his commitment to a company called Apple that he helped start in a garage. Steve Jobs is also a man that knows how to work the stage, and he's unveiled many revolutionary products to the world in his iconic black turtleneck.
Here are some of Steve's video highlights, ranging from the original iPod announcement to the iPhone 4...
Besides the amazing products and incredible company that Steve Jobs has built, he is also a man with many wonderful quotes to his name. As an industry titan that coined terms like Android's "fragmentation," and famously called 2011 the "year of the copycats," Steve Jobs has enough memorable moments at Apple to last a lifetime.
We've collected some of Steve Jobs' best quotes on technology and innovation. He's a man that's always told it like it is, and hopefully you'll be inspired by what he's had to say over the years...