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Apple Quietly Removed the Stealthy Jailbreak Detection in iOS 4.2.1

Alex Heath ∙ Updated May 17, 2017

According to certain device management vendors, Apple, without an explanation of any kind, has dropped its own jailbreak detection API from iOS no less than six months after releasing it. The reasons behind this decision are a mystery, as Apple has declined to comment on the decision to abandon the API in the release of iOS 4.2.1.

Apple's API let MDM (Master Data Management) applications access core information about the version of iOS running on any given device. Basically, the jailbreak detection API allowed certain applications to ask an iOS system if it had been compromised. Surprisingly, in the newly released iOS 4.2.1, that API is nowhere to be seen...

Apple Declares The Hottest Apps of 2010

Alex Heath ∙ Updated October 10, 2018

In classic iTunes tradition, Apple has posted their "iTunes Rewind" for 2010. The best content from the iTunes Store is listed in different categories, from "top grossing" to "hot trends."

A huge section of iTunes Rewind 2010 is dedicated to the App Store, as one might imagine. There's a huge selection of chosen apps to check out...

Make This Season’s Shopping Easier With Gift Plan for iPhone

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Everyone is shopping this time of the year. The Christmas season, especially in America, has everyone out buying gifts for their loved ones. To most people, this season is the season of paper receipts and checklists for gift shopping. But us iPhone users are better than that. We have Gift Plan, by Glasshouse Apps.

Gift Plan is the ultimate shopping list for upcoming occasions. The app is gorgeously designed with pixel perfection. With Gift Plan, you'll not only stay on top of your Christmas shopping this year, but you'll do it in style...

New Tweak Allows AirPlay Streaming from Any iOS App

Alex Heath ∙ November 27, 2010

AirPlay just got the jailbreak treatment. AirPlay (one of Apple's new technologies in iOS 4.2) allows streaming video to be pushed from any iOS device to an Apple TV.

AirPlay is only intended to allow streaming from the iPod and YouTube app, but this new jailbreak tweak opens up AirPlay possibilities to any playable media on an iOS device...

The First iPhone Dedicated Printer

Alex Heath ∙ November 24, 2010

The "Bolle BP-10" is the world's first iPhone dedicated photo printer. You may be asking, "Why?" Well, with the release of iOS 4.2, AirPrint, and other options like Printopia, printing has become much more of a reality on iOS devices.

All available methods for printing from an iOS device rely on either another computer to serve the actual files, or a wireless printer. The "Bolle BP-10" lets you dock your iPhone and print directly. I could see iPhone-based printers like this one become a huge hit in the technology consumer market...

5 Awesome iPhone Task Manager Apps

Alex Heath ∙ Updated October 10, 2018

After positive feedback on my last roundup, I've decided to start a weekly (possibly bi-weekly) list of "5 Awesome iPhone ___________ Apps" articles. To reiterate from last week, the 5 apps I will mention in this list are not jailbreak apps, so everyone can use them.

Each of these apps are fantastic task managers for your iPhone. They have their own fortes and negatives, but, in my opinion, they're all deserving of the word "awesome." Hope you enjoy...

Amazon Releases New App, Price Check for iPhone

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

"Price Check" is Amazon's latest attempt at getting in your pocket. This shopping app lets you compare prices of products on Amazon.com. Amazon already has their popular Amazon Mobile app in the App Store, but they apparently thought that a more focused shopping app would be a welcomed addition to their mobile offerings.

Price Check allows you to instantly check the price of something with a variety of search options...

Wi-Fi Sync: iTunes Compatibility and 2.0 Hype

Guest Author ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

The developer of the popular Cydia app Wi-Fi Sync has confirmed that the current desktop versions are completely compatible with iTunes 10.1. Some are holding off due to the hopeful release of an untethered jailbreak, now that iOS 4.2.1 is right around the corner.

Do You Have a Dirty Mind? Take the Dirty Mind Test to Find Out! [Sponsored App]

Guest Author ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Let’s face it, we all have our minds in the gutter sometimes. But just how deep in are you? Do you have a dirty mind or are you an angel?

You might think your mind is clean, but the only way to really find out is by taking The Dirty Mind Test...

Angry Birds Sequel in the Works?

Guest Author ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

If you haven't noticed, we here at iDB are obsessed with Angry Birds. So of course we're thrilled to hear there's an Angry Birds sequel in the works!

But as any good salesman (and Rovio CEO Peter Vesterbacka) will say: that's not all! Pocket-Lint reports that Vesterbacka was in attendance at the Virtual Goods Summit in London and spilled some details about what to expect. Here's the rundown:

Hulu+ For iDevices Officially Launches, Lowers Price

Guest Author ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

If you've been mulling over a Hulu+ subscription or waiting for the elusive preview invite, you might be interested to know Hulu+ has exited preview mode to officially launch and has lowered its price from $9.99 to $7.99/month. The two dollar decrease is likely attributed to Hulu trying to compete more with Netflix, which has made clear they are shifting towards a streaming-based service as priority, as users continue to use the DVD-by-mail feature to a lesser extent.

You can download Hulu+ in the App Store for your iPhone 4 or iPad. But what about those of you that have already been using Hulu+ at the original price? They have good news for you, too...

Twitter for iPhone Updated With Push Notifications

Alex Heath ∙ November 17, 2010

The official Twitter app for iPhone and iPad was just updated to support native push notifications for @mentions and direct messages. Push notifications can be enabled in a new pane for your account settings.

Push notifications for the Twitter app (and what was formerly Tweetie) has been a highly desired feature for a very long time. I'm sure we're all glad that Twitter has finally gotten around to implementing a feature that should have been part of the app when it was first released...