Is the iPhone Getting Old?

Sébastien Page ∙ September 10, 2010

The other day I was having a conversation about the iPhone with my friend Kayle. Kayle still owns and uses the original iPhone, which really is what started the conversation. I told Kayle I was impressed he was still using this older phone, but in the same time I wasn't surprised because he's the kind of guy who likes vintage stuff, and likes to be different from others.

To him, it didn't make sense to buy a newer iPhone and he asked me if there was really a big difference between the original iPhone and the iPhone 4, besides the obvious new features. Really what Kayle was trying to say was that the iPhone hasn't changed enough to justify purchasing a newer model. Worse, he went as far as saying that the iPhone was getting old. He's right. But he's wrong too. Let me explain...

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New Jailbreak App Lets You Set a Home Page in Safari

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated August 13, 2011

Home Page in Safari is a new jailbreak application that lets you set a home page in Mobile Safari, simply by tapping the " + " button while visiting the website of your choice, then tapping "set as home".

This is a very simple and convenient tweak that seems to be more useful on the iPad than it really is on the iPhone, as Mark from 9 to 5 Mac noted...

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Apple Loosens All iOS Development Restrictions, Including Flash?

Guest Author ∙ September 9, 2010

It's an eery feeling when you write an article and on the same day the company you wrote about changes or modifies a policy related to the content of your story. It makes you feel like they're watching you.

We posted a story about the SDK for iOS and how the cloudy restrictive nature of the acceptance process might be hurting the creative flow of the App Store. Less than 2 hours later 9 to 5 Mac posted a statement by Apple regarding the App Store review guidelines...

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How to Update Your iPhone to iOS 4.1 Without Updating the Baseband

Sébastien Page ∙ September 9, 2010

iOS 4.1 came out a couple days ago, and with it came a new baseband update, going from version 01.59.00 to 02.10.04. The baseband is a critical part of the iPhone unlock and UltraSn0w isn't currently compatible with baseband 02.10.04.

Many people are eager to update to iOS 4.1 and try the new features that come with it. Obviously if you rely on a jailbreak/unlock, you should hold on to it. If you don't care about unlocking options at the time but you think you might in the near future, then updating to iOS 4.1 while preserving your baseband is your best bet...

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Apple Unveils Game Center Selections in the App Store

Guest Author ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

It's always a busy time in the world of iPhone blogging when the iPhone iOS gets an upgrade. Reports are flying high and aiming low about every feature implemented in the newest version of the operating system.

As you know by now iOS 4.1 has brought us Game Center, the social network fix for Apple gamers. So now that the platform is there and you've convinced all your iOS toting friends to add your handle, you may be asking what you're supposed to do without any games. Have no fear, the App Store is here...

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Future iOS 4.1 Jailbreak Will Work for iPhone 4, iPad, and New iTouch

Sébastien Page ∙ September 9, 2010

Yesterday we reported about the new exploit found by pod2g, and today, MuscleNerd confirmed that it will work with the iPhone 4, the iPad and the new iPod Touch.

This bootrom exploit will require a hardware fix for Apple to prevent future jailbreaks. If you have an iPhone 4 now, that means you'd potentially be able to jailbreak it, no matter what iOS you install on it in the future. Of course at this point it's just theories...

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What Would Things Be Like if Microsoft Had Invented the iPhone?

Guest Author ∙ Updated March 27, 2018

When I was in junior high school the only thing I knew about Apple was that they made computers with enormous floppy disk drives. The Discman was the hottest portable music player and it would cost you about $100 for the latest and greatest. Bill Gates was a nerdy guy who was also the richest man in the world.

Imagine if you will that Steve Jobs never came back to Apple and the quirky computer company died off, leaving Microsoft as the uncontested developer to produce us our technological fixes. Assume that the story plays out identical to the way it is today with Gates and company unveiling the now iPhone under the Seattle based company...

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Does Apple’s SDK for iOS Kill Creativity?

Guest Author ∙ Updated February 6, 2016

I can't imagine owning an iPhone or other Apple handheld without the addition of the App Store. I've said before that I believe it to be the greatest asset to the iOS platform. So what's the problem?

Apple Investor outlines the possibility that a vague module and a totalitarian controlled acceptance process has caused developers to walk on egg shells thus stunting their creativity. Some say the terms of service are often inconsistent, but as with any report like this, there are two lines of thought to be heard...

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People Don’t Care About the iPhone Antenna Issue. They Just Want a Verizon iPhone

Guest Author ∙ Updated March 27, 2018

It has been several weeks since we have heard about the iPhone 4 antenna issue and how it is affecting the selling power of the new device. With record sales reported it comes as no surprise that a recent survey shows potential buyers are more concerned about the absence of a Verizon branded iPhone.

Apple Insider dissected a Piper Jaffray poll that was comprised of 258 cellphone users in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It turns out that of those questioned, 3 times the population was more upset over not having the iPhone available on Verizon than those who hesitated on buying the device due to the antenna...

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Bacon Case for iPad. Huh?

Sébastien Page ∙ September 8, 2010

We had already seen the iPhone bacon case before. Now comes the iPad bacon case. Just as yummy looking, and still completely fat free.

You can get this delicious case on Etsy for about 60 bucks. That ain't cheap.

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Hacker Finds New Exploit to Jailbreak iOS 4.1

Sébastien Page ∙ September 8, 2010

Well well well. Here are some good news coming from MuscleNerd and co about a new exploit found by a hacker that goes by the name of pod2g. Apparently, pod2g found a bootrom exploit in iOS 4.0.1.

Why should we care about 4.0.1, I hear you saying? Since it's a bootrom exploit, it means Apple cannot patch the exploit with a software update. The only way to patch the hole would require a hardware modification. In other words, Apple won't be able to prevent us from jailbreaking until the iPhone 5 comes out.

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