PwnTunes

PwnTunes

Hate iTunes? Do you love your iPhone but hate iTunes? Frustrated with iPhone synching only with ONE iTunes Library? Do you want to access your iTunes Music from any PC? Here is the solution: PwnTunes! And all this is as easy as plugging the USB cable into ANY PC – no extra Software required. PwnTunes, Convenience… Optimized for your Lifestyle: iPhone – but with ALL possibilities.

Install PwnTunes

PwnTunes is distributed over Cydia – follow these steps to install:

Jailbreak your iPhone
Launch Cydia
Choose Sections -> Data Storage
Choose PwnTunes and Install
Connect your iPhone via USB and PwnTunes will download your License or ask you to buy one.
Have fun!
Features of PwnTunes (9.99 € / ~12.50* $)

Drag&Drop Music Import/Export without iTunes
If you don’t like iTunes now you can simply ignore it – and have your Music with you anyway!
Now you can import Music from all your friend’s PCs without loosing Music already on device.
Access iTunes Music from any PC without iTunes
Now you can share all your Music with all your friends – as simple as with every USB-Stick / MP3-Player.
Now you can backup your iTunes Music to another PC.
Use iPhone as USB-Stick for any Files
Now you can take advantage of the iPhone’s harddisk as a USB-Stick and take all your Files with you – and leave that little ugly USB-Stick at home.
No extra Software on PC required
All this is as easy as plugging the USB cable into any PC.

Autoshsh grab shsh blobs for both iphone os 3.1.3 and ipad os 3.2

The folks at iH8sn0w has finally released a new version of their AutoSHSH RC2, a tool that allows you to save your iPhone, iPod & iPad SHSH blobs. Head over to this forum post to read more about this app.

iPhone Dev Team Provides More Details About 'Spirit' Jailbreak; Might Not Be Released Today

iPhone Dev Team Provides More Details About 'Spirit' Jailbreak; Might Not Be Released Today


iPhone Dev Team has published a post providing more details about the ‘Spirit’ jailbreak that Comex is planning to release shortly that can jailbreak iPhone OS 3.1.3 for all iPhone and iPod Touches and iPhone OS 3.2 for iPad.

The ‘Spirit’ jailbreak is the first userland jailbreak since iPhone firmware 1.x, which allowed users to jailbreak their iPhone using Mobile Safari.


Here are some useful details about the ‘Spirit’ jailbreak that will be released by Comex shortly:

Spirit is an untethered jailbreak.

Spirit works on all devices. (However, the redsn0w and PwnageTool flows will continue to work on those devices they’ve always worked on)

Spirit does not include a carrier unlock.

Spirit requires your device to be activated or hacktivated

It will not be Mobile Safari based like the iPhone firmware 1.x version.

iPhone Dev Team explains:

Userland jailbreaks are more troublesome for Apple since they expose security weaknesses that exist even for non-jailbroken owners. As such, Apple is likely to close them soon after they’re made public. One recent example of this is the SMS vulnerability exposed at Blackhat last summer. Apple released new firmware to close that hole within a day.

The Spirit jailbreak is most useful for newer devices: iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3G, and the iPads. Unfortunately those devices are the same ones that Apple can prevent you from downgrading unless you’ve got a backup of your personalized SHSH blobs. Unless you’ve backed up your SHSH blobs for vulnerable firmware versions, you’ll lose the ability to use the current Spirit jailbreak if you accidentally upgrade.

They have advised users to take a local backup of the SHSH blobs using Firmware Umbrella (download link) or follow these instructions to go through Saurik’s server as soon as possible.

Please note that Comex has hinted that he might not release the Spirit jailbreak on Friday as he had announced earlier due to the launch of iPad 3G. But he has promised to release it in a few days.

We will update you when the software has been released. Stay tuned here at iPhone Hacks or follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our RSS feed.

[via Dev Team’s blog]

Apple News | iPhone Dev-Team on the Impending Spirit Jailbreak

At some point after (don’t ask when!) the iPad 3G is actually in customers’ hands, the first “userland” jailbreak since firmware 1.x will be released by @comex. It’s called “Spirit” and was first demonstrated working on an iPad by @MuscleNerd within 24 hours of the iPad’s release on April 3.

Userland jailbreaks are more troublesome for Apple since they expose security weaknesses that exist even for non-jailbroken owners. As such, Apple is likely to close them soon after they’re made public. One recent example of this is the SMS vulnerability exposed at Blackhat last summer. Apple released new firmware to close that hole within a day.

The Spirit jailbreak is most useful for newer devices: iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3G, and the iPads. Unfortunately those devices are the same ones that Apple can prevent you from downgrading unless you’ve got a backup of your personalized SHSH blobs. Unless you’ve backed up your SHSH blobs for vulnerable firmware versions, you’ll lose the ability to use the current Spirit jailbreak if you accidentally upgrade.

Please take the steps now to backup your SHSH blobs. Use either Firmware Umbrella to create a local copy, or go through saurik’s server. If you are getting an iPad 3G, it’s safest to backup your blobs using Firmware Umbrella, in case saurik’s server gets bogged down with requests.

Other things about Spirit that are useful to know:

Spirit is an untethered jailbreak.
Spirit works on all devices. (However, the redsn0w and PwnageTool flows will continue to work on those devices they’ve always worked on)
Spirit does not include a carrier unlock. (Please don’t bug @comex about that)
Spirit requires your device to be activated or hacktivated
Please make sure you have your SHSH blobs backed up! While @comex has indicated he’s not going to release the very minute the iPad 3G is out, there’s no telling what Apple might do anyway.

Apple News | Spirit Jailbreak for iPad, iPhone, iPod to be Released Tomorrow [Update x2]

Comex has announced that tomorrow he will be releasing his Spirit jailbreak for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.

wahoofan5: @comex so when's it coming out? At least give a month please
comex: @wahoofan5 Friday.

This jailbreak is a userland exploit which will provide an untethered jailbreak for all current devices. We will be posting tutorials on how to perform the jailbreak as soon as it becomes available.

Stay tuned.

*Update: iHackint0sh reports that chpwn believes comex is very optimistic and he doesn't see Friday as being possible. [Thanks Jim]

chpwn: comex is very optimistic.
chpwn: I don't see a friday release possible.
chpwn: but who knows :p

*Update 2: iPhone Dev-Team posts update on situation.

'Spirit' Jailbreak For iPhone OS 3.1.3 And iPhone OS 3.2 Might Be Released Tomorrow

'Spirit' Jailbreak For iPhone OS 3.1.3 And iPhone OS 3.2 Might Be Released Tomorrow


The Spirit jailbreaking tool for iPhone OS 3.1.3 for iPhone and iPod Touch and iPhone OS 3.2 for iPad is coming soon and might be released as early as tomorrow (April 30).

Comex, the developer of the popular untethered jailbreaking software solution has announced that the much awaited tool shall be released on Friday. The announcement comes courtesy a Twitter conversation between Comex and an iPhone user.


While responding to queries regarding the release date for 'Spirit' jailbreak on Twitter, Comex said:
wahoofan5: @comex so when’s it coming out? At least give a month please
about 4 hours ago via Twitterrific in reply to comex
comex: @wahoofan5 Friday.
about 1 hour ago via web in reply to wahoofan5
There are however a few caveats to be noted. Firstly, Spirit shall not be offering a userland jailbreaking solution. In other words, the jailbreaking software will not be browser-based as previously thought. Secondly, this shall be a jailbreak-only software and will not help in unlocking your iPhone. Based on reports it appears that an unlocking solution for the latest baseband shall not be made available until the release of iPhone OS 4.0 in June.

The 'Spirit' jailbreak will be able to jailbreak iPhone OS 3.1.3 and iPad OS 3.2 on all generations of iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Here is a demo of the untethered jailbroken iPod Touch in action.


We will update you when the software has been released. Stay tuned here at iPhone Hacks or follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our RSS feed.

[via Comex Twitter Page]



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7DU8XMKWRE&feature=player_embedded

Apple News | Opera Mini Web Browser for iPhone Gets First Update

Opera has released the first update to its Mini Web Browser for the iPhone and iPod touch.

Get a fast, cost-efficient Web browsing experience. Use our powerful servers to compress data by up to 90% before sending it to your iPhone, so page-loads are lightning fast. Opera Mini is a breeze to use, and can synchronize data between your phone and computer.

Some great features of Opera Mini:
► Speed: Up to 6 times faster browsing, especially on slower or crowded networks.
► Data Savings: Compress up to 90% of data traffic.
► Speed Dial: Get to your favorite Web sites with a single tap.
► Visual Tabs: See all your open Web pages and quickly switch between them.
► Opera Link: Synchronize your bookmarks and Speed Dial with a Desktop PC or other mobile phone.

What's New In This Version:
This is the first update of Opera Mini for iPhone. We are very grateful for the massive amount of support and feedback so far, and will work continuously to improve Opera Mini and release frequent updates.

► Fix for "stuck at first start-up" and issues caused by certain network conditions
► Hungarian language added
► Language fallback set to English, not Arabic
► Various smaller bug and stability fixes

You can download Opera Mini Web browser from the App Store for free.

Apple News | iPhone 4G to Hit Stores During WWDC?

The next generation iPhone may be available for purchase during the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) instead of several weeks after, according to Mashable sources.

They report that the date could be June 7th; which is likely the date of the WWDC keynote.

Over the last two years, Apple has revealed both the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3GS at WWDC. However, the release of the actual iPhone hardware has traditionally come a few weeks after the announcement. Our sources say that Apple may break that tradition this year by shortening the timetable. An immediate release would also break another tradition: Apple fans camping out in front of Apple stores just so they can get their hands on the company’s newest product.

Its been rumored that Apple is trying to push up the timetable due to the leak of an iPhone 4G prototype which might cannibalize sales in May and June. The loss of sales seems a bit unlikely. Those who follow tech blogs and learned about the leak also know that Apple has released a new hardware revision of the device each June/July since its inception.

Mashable notes that even if Apple wants to launch the new iPhone on the same day as the keynote it may not happen due to hardware issues, software bugs, and supply chain scarcity.

Apple News | T-Mobile Drops Overage Charges On Its 5GB Data Plan

T-Mobile says it will drop overage charges on its 5 GB monthly webConnect mobile data plan and instead throttle users' speeds if they exceed that limit, according to a FierceWireless report. They are also cutting overage charges in half for the 200 MB monthly plan.

Previously, the nation's No. 4 carrier charged $0.20 per MB of data that users went over their 5 GB limit; now users will just have their data speeds slowed--but T-Mobile did not say by how much. T-Mobile said that only a "very small" number of users go over 5 GB per month when the plan is used in conjunction with an existing home broadband service. T-Mobile also cut the overage on its 200 MB monthly plan from $0.20 to $0.10 per MB. The carrier first introduced the data plans in March.

On promotion, the 5 GB plan now costs $40 per month and the 200 MB plan now costs $20 per month for existing subscribers.

Apple News | Apple Seeds First Build of Mac OS X 10.6.4 to Developers

Apple has seeded the first build of Mac OS X 10.6.4 to developers, build 10F37, according to iPhoneinCanada.

According to reports, the current build focuses on Graphics Drivers, SMB, Time Machine backups, USB, and VoiceOver. The build does not include any further updates or enhancements.

Only one issue was identified:
* Password will be requested when launching iChat

Apple News | Apple Begins Shipping the iPad 3G

Apple has reportedly begun shipping the iPad 3G to customers who pre-ordered the device.

9to5Mac reports that their iPad 3G order status has gone from 'prepared' to 'shipped'. Ours is still sitting at prepared.

Has your order shipped?

Apple News | Warning: Do Not Update to iTunes 9.1.1 If You Want UL Jailbreak

MuscleNerd from the iPhone Dev Team is warning users who are hoping to use a userland jailbreak for the iPad, iPhone, or iPod to hold off on updating to iTunes 9.1.1.

Today's 9.1.1 iTunes is safe for PwnageTool&redsn0w. But those hoping to use userland JBs (like Spirit) should hold off.

In general, those using *any* userland JB should avoid iTunes updates, since iTunes can detect & remove it.

It is widely expected that the "Spirit" userland jailbreak by comex will be the first jailbreak to be released for the iPad. Spirit also provides an untethered jailbreak for the iPhone 3GS and iPod touch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgHNayVtHkQ&feature=player_embedded

Warning: New Malware Targeting iTunes, iPad Users

Prominent security software company BitDefender has revealed details about a new malware in the wild that has been targeting iPad users.

According to a recent report, the malware has been spreading through unsolicited emails from scammers who trick iPad users into installing a malicious code that could potentially steal confidential information.


BitDefender has noted that the email aimed at Windows users who bought an iPad requests them to download the latest version of iTunes in order to keep iPads updated “for best performance, newer features and security”. The message is learnt to link to a download page that mimics Apple's official iTunes page. Visitors to the site are asked to download a file named "itunessetup.exe".

BitDefender indicates that this executable file installs a Trojan horse named Backdoor.Bifrose.AADY that creates a surreptious back-door entry for hackers to get access to private information like activation keys for software programs and passwords of POP3 mail accounts and applications like ICQ, Messenger that are installed on the system.

According to Catalin Cosoi, senior antivirus and malware researcher for BitDefender, the malware is programmed to specifically target Windows users. He says:

“The trick is pretty simple. When you have the iPad, you do expect to receive messages, maybe not e-mail, but messages of some sort [from Apple] that ‘We have finished an update, you have to get this update. They’re clever to do it this way. If they were able to target Mac customers, it would have spread like wildfire, but because most antivirus companies detect this [Trojan], it’s aimed at Windows users who have bought an iPad and who also don’t run a security product.”
The launch of Apple's new tablet device has been extremely successful with conservative estimates pointing to sale numbers of over 600,000 units so far. BitDefender has proposed generic safety rules as a way to combat the malware.

Do not download or save files from sources you don't know; use only the producer’s official website (www.apple.com) in order to download software for your iPad
Install and activate a reliable antimalware, firewall solution and spam filter
Update your anti-malware, firewall and spam filter as frequently as possible, with the latest virus virus definitions and suspicious application/file signatures
Run a complete anti-malware scan before opening or copying any file to your system, even if the file comes from a trusted source
Scan your system frequently
BitDefender had recently warned of a new malware in the wild that has been targeting users looking to unlock their iPhones.

So please be careful.

[via BitDefender News]

iPhone OS 4.0 Reveals More Evidence Of Video Chat Feature With Game Centre Integration

We have already seen enough evidence in iPhone OS 4.0 that has hinted at the possibility of video chat features in the next generation iPhone.

In fact, Gizmodo’s story has probably confirmed that Apple’s new iPhone will get a front facing camera.

MacRumors has discovered more evidence of the video chat feature in iPhone OS 4.0 beta 2, which was released last week.


The following text string was found in the latest beta version, which indicates that iPhones will have to be registered for video conferencing.

ACCOUNT_NOT_REGISTERED_MESSAGE = "This device has not been registered for video conferencing.";

iPhone OS 4.0 beta also contains error messages for lost calls, disconnected calls and networking issues.

IMAVCHAT_COULD_NOT_CONNECT_NO_REMOTE_WIFI = "The video call could not connect because a remote Wi-Fi connection could not be established.";

IMAVCHAT_DISCONNECTED_NO_LOCAL_WIFI = "The video call disconnected because the local Wi-Fi connection was lost.";

However, MacRumors points out that most of the error messages are for Wi-Fi connectivity related issues but there are no error messages for 3G connectivity related issues, which indicates that the video conferencing feature might work only over Wi-Fi initially and not over 3G.

MacRumors has also found code references that indicate that Apple will be integrating the video conferencing feature with Game Centre, its social gaming network, which was one of the major features out of the 100 new features previewed during the iPhone OS 4.0 special event.

IMAVCHAT_ERROR_NO_SUCH_PLAYER_ID = "No Such Player ID";
IMAVCHAT_ERROR_NO_SUCH_ACHIEVEMENT = "No Such Achievement";
IMAVCHAT_ERROR_UNRECOGNIZED_GAME_DESCRIPTION_HEADERS = "Unrecognised Game Descriptor Headers";
IMAVCHAT_ERROR_NO_SUCH_GAME = "No Such Game";

The ability to video chat with fellow gamers on the social gaming network could be one of the killer features of Game Centre that will be available later this year.

Interesting stuff! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

[via MacRumors]

Apple News | New Opera Browser for Mac is 10x Faster

The new Opera browser for Mac is now more than ten times faster, according to speed comparisons between Opera 10.52 and Opera 10.10.

The new version boasts an improved user interface, Cocoa integration, multi-touch trackpad gestures and Growl support. This, combined with the unprecedented speed from the new JavaScript engine, Carakan, and the new graphic library, Vega, provides a faster and smoother browsing experience. The new Opera also features the latest in Web standards, including leading SVG support and HTML 5 video.

Main reasons to try Opera for Mac:
● Top speed - Take advantage of the world's fastest browser optimized for Mac, now more than ten times faster than the previous version of Opera for Mac.
● Mac-ified UI – Opera’s new user interface for Mac is now more responsive, with a unified toolbar and design overhaul.
● Finger navigation – Multi-touch trackpad gestures make browsing much more efficient. Pinch to zoom or use two fingers to scroll and three fingers to navigate back and forth in your browser history, all from your trackpad.
● Turbo-charged browsing – When surfing with your Mac on slow, congested networks, for example at an airport or on a train, Opera Turbo comes to the rescue, ensuring the fastest page loading no matter the crowd. Tests show that Opera Turbo provides about 65% faster browsing on Edge and around 50% faster browsing speed on 3G networks.

“To all Mac users who value fast browsing, please meet Opera,” said Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software. “Opera is a consistent performer on even the most congested networks, giving people the fastest browsing experience, coupled with a powerful feature set that is finely attuned to the needs of Mac users.”

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Apple News | Nokia Officially Announces the Nokia N8

Nokia has officially announced their latest smartphone, the Nokia N8.

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With the Nokia N8, people can create compelling content, connect to their favorite social networks and enjoy on-demand Web TV programs and Ovi Store apps. Available in select markets during the third quarter of 2010, the estimated retail price of the Nokia N8 is EUR 370, before applicable taxes or subsidies.

The Nokia N8 introduces a 12 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash and a large sensor that rivals those found in compact digital cameras. Additionally, the Nokia N8 offers the ability to make HD-quality videos and edit them with an intuitive built-in editing suite. Doubling as a portable entertainment center, people can enjoy HD-quality video with Dolby Digital Plus surround sound by plugging into their home theatre system. The Nokia N8 enables access to Web TV services that deliver programs, news and entertainment from channels like CNN, E! Entertainment, Paramount and National Geographic. Additional local Web TV content is also available from the Ovi Store.

Social networking is second nature to the Nokia N8. People can update their status, share location and photos, and view live feeds from Facebook and Twitter in a single app directly on the home screen. Calendar events from social networks can also be transferred to the device calendar.

The Nokia N8 comes with free global Ovi Maps walk and drive navigation, guiding people to places and points of interest in more than 70 countries worldwide.

Symbian^3 in action
Powering the Nokia N8 is Symbian ^3, the latest edition of the world's most used smartphone software, which introduces several major advances, including support for gestures such as multi touch, flick scrolling and pinch-zoom. The Nokia N8 also offers multiple, personalizable homescreens which can be loaded with apps and widgets. The new 2D and 3D graphics architecture in the platform takes full advantage of the Nokia N8's hardware acceleration to deliver a faster and more responsive user interface. Symbian^3 also raises the bar in performance by delivering greater memory management allowing more applications to run in parallel for a faster multi-tasking experience.

Apple News | Police Arrest Finger Ripping, iPad Stealing Suspect

Police have arrested Brandon Darnell Smith for the recent iPad theft[/b] in which he ripped off most the victims pinky finger.

According to the Denver Post Smith, 20, was arrested at 1:14 a.m. without incident at his home.

Sonny Jackson, a Denver police spokesman, says he is being held for investigation of second-degree assault and robbery in the April 15 strong-arm robbery of Bill Jordan, 59.

You can watch the footage of the crime here

Read More [via TUAW]

Apple News | Facebook Begins Transcoding Video to MP4, Bringing iPad Support

Facebook has begun transcoding uploaded videos to MP4 bringing video playback support for the iPad via its built in player.

According to ReadWriteWeb, this feature is still begin rolled out,

We went to one user's News Feed (belonging to our own Marshall Kirkpatrick, in fact) and discovered he had uploaded two video files last night using iCamcorder. On the iPad, the earlier video played, launching as a full-screen MP4. The other, when clicked, informed us that we needed Flash in order to view it.

Earlier reports believed that Facebook had launched an HTML5 player; however, that was not the case.

Apple News | That Lost 4G Phone [Dilbert]

Scott Adams has posted two Dilbert comics about the lost iPhone 4G prototype which he has decided not to run. The reason being is that they wouldn't run in their normal position until June 18th 'which seemed too far in the future'.

Take a moment to marvel at the fact that I didn't need to add anything to the story as it has been told in the media. All it really needed was Wally. I don't think any of us will ever know what really happened. I based the comic on the media's speculation of events. Remember that I'm in the parody business and not the truth business.

You can find the comics below...

Read More [via DaringFireball]

Apple News | MacBook Pro Core i7 Runs Hot, 100 Degrees Celsius Hot!

Testing of the new MacBook Pro shows that its Core i7 CPU is hitting temperatures over 100 Degrees Celsius, according to PCAuthority.

The site noticed some poor results when benchmarking the notebook and identified the issue as heat build up. After successfully running the tests with the notebook on its side they determined it was the aluminium shell of the Macbook to blame.

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To be sure of our results we left the Macbook Pro overnight to cool off. Upon coming back into the office we repeated our tests, first in Windows and then in OS X. By the time the second run of the Cinebench test finished in Windows, the CPU Diode was reporting a temperature of 101 degrees Celsius.

A similar situation occurred in OS X. We've included the graph showing the heat output from the MacBook Pro's sensors below. In it the CPU peaks at 101 degrees, but worryingly the heat buildup in the CPU doesn't register on the enclosure sensors. This is despite the chassis getting hot to the touch, and the heat buildup being registered on all the hardware-based sensors in the Macbook Pro.
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PCAuthority also noted that real world benchmarks were pushing CPU temps over 90 degrees.

It is important to note that while the processor was stressed to maximum levels it still did not hit temperatures that exceed Intel's thermal spec for the MacBook Pro's Intel Core i7 Mobile Processor (I7-620M) of 105° C.

Read More [via Jen]

Apple News | Use Your iPad in Landscape Mode With Keyboard Dock [DIY]

A DIY solution to using your iPad in landscape mode with a keyboard dock has been posted by BookofJoe.

The basic idea is to use a dock extender cable and the iPad case to reorientate the device.

Hopefully we will see some third party docks soon.

Read More [via Michael]

Apple News | Geohot's New Jailbreak to be Called Limera1n?

Domain registration records reveal that Geohot has registered the limera1n domain, according to Redmond Pie.

The domain whois record for both blackra1n and limera1n shares same record and confirms that it has been registered by geohot on March 27. Whois record also reveals that it was last updated on April 13, almost effectively the same date when geohot successfully jailbroke iPhone OS 4 which makes it even more authentic. Though there is no confirmation about this by geohot himself.

If you head over to the site you will see a raindrop that looks just like the icon for blackra1n but with a lime color to it.

It's unclear if geohot plans to use the limera1n name for the untethered 3.x jailbreaks or for OS 4.0.

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Apple News | The One Free App That Everyone Should Have

Dusty Roads Media has announced My Spot 1.0.1 for iPhone. This is the one free app that everyone should have. You never know when an emergency will come up. With the press of a button, My Spot can send out a message to family, friends or the authorities and let them know what is happening and where you are.

With its beautiful interface, My Spot gives the user an easy way to find their spot, virtually anywhere in the world, using GPS/WiFi, a compass and Google maps. On first use, a user must open the My Spot Settings to set up the Panic button by entering contacts for one or more people they want to reach in an emergency. Also in Settings, we recommend they enter their email settings so messages can be sent directly from My Spot.

My Spot provides a convenient Panic button that the user can configure to send an pre-saved emergency email to family, friends or emergency authorities. This message can even include a photo or audio recording. My Spot also has the added feature of Help Tracking. When Help Tracking is activated, My Spot will send out the Panic message with your location at regular intervals. My Spot provides every iPhone and iPod user with the easiest way to let people know where you are and to get help when you need it.

Pricing and Availability:
My Spot 1.0.1 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Navigation category.

Apple News | The Apple Field Guide: Which Device Works Best Where?

The Apple Field Guide is a handy manual to help you decide which Apple device works best where.

With the recent arrival of the iPad, the refresh of the MacBook Pro, and the forthcoming iPhone OS 4 and presumed new iPhones, there's no question Apple will dominate most aspects of your modern life. But which works best where? Use this handy manual to decide.

Apple News | App Wirelessly Syncs Your iPhone With iTunes [Will Apple Approve?]

Wi-Fi Sync is a new iPhone application which lets you wirelessly sync your device with iTunes on your computer.

According to developer Greg Hughes, "I'm hoping to submit to the App Store shortly."

Hopefully, Apple will approve and it will be available soon. Otherwise, it will be another good reason to jailbreak.

Take a look at the demo video below...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ7xn86Zwyo&feature=player_embedded

Apple News | Steve Jobs Confirms Launch Day Availability of iPad 3G at Best Buy

Steve Jobs has confirmed that the iPad 3G will be available at Best Buy on launch day, according to another one of his email replies...

Apple News | WARNING: Thunderst0rm and TurboSn0w2 Jailbreaks Are Fake!

TurboSn0w2 and the new Thunderst0rm jailbreaks for iPhone OS 3.1.3 are FAKE; DO NOT INSTALL.

BigBoss recently posted the following warning:

Thunderst0rm is “supposed” to be an untethered jailbreak for 3.1.3. It was released today and is available for download. Thunderst0rm is fake. Do not download or run it. We aren’t sure what all it does, but it does not jailbreak your device. Furthermore, it may install some spyware or something. It should be avoided. Rumors say it deletes several files from iTunes meaning you would possibly have to reinstall iTunes after running it.

Another one called TurboSn0w2 is also fake.

Apple News | Steve Jobs Says: 'Nope' to Approved Only Apps for Mac OS 10.7

Steve Jobs was recently asked about the rumor of a Mac App Store for OS X 10.7.

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Hey Steve,

There's a rumor saying there will be a Mac App Store and no software without authorization from Apple will run on Mac OS X. Is that true?
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Nope.

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Unfortunately, Job's short reply doesn't fully address the rumors. Apple could still offer authorized applications through a Mac App Store without blocking applications that are distributed directly.

Apple News | One Of The Scariest Apps Ever Now For iPad

288 Vroom has announced the hugely popular "100 Horror Stories, Sounds, And Scares" is now available for iPad. Read 100 of the greatest horror stories of all time and immerse yourself in the terror with over 30 disturbing sounds and animations, and a few extra surprises that would be no fun to mention here. You'll be scared out of your wits with the haunting Auto-Scare feature. '100 Horror Stories, Sounds, And Scares' is excellent for Halloween or any time of year.

The iPhone version has been called "the scariest book app on the iPhone" by iPhoneFootPrint, but '100 Horror Stories, Sounds, And Scares for iPad' is more than just a book app ... it is an experience.

Read 100 of the greatest horror stories of all time including such authors as Dickens, Doyle, Irving, James, Poe, Shelley, Stevenson, Stoker, Wells, Wilde, and lots more. With classic scary stories like Dracula, Frankenstein, The Phantom of the Opera, Jekyll and Hyde, The Canterville Ghost, A Christmas Carol, and many more all in one frighteningly cool app.

Features:
* 100 Classic Horror Books, Novels, Novellas, and Short Stories
* Over 30 Haunting Sounds (not kiddy sound effects)
* 1 Creepy Design
* A Couple of Terrifying Animations
* Mix in the 'Auto-Scare' feature (randomly play sounds and scares)
* Plus, a few surprises that would be no fun to mention here
* Equals one scary and fun app

Immerse yourself in the terror with over 30 haunting sounds and animations that will make you want to sleep with the lights on. The 'Auto-Scare' feature which randomly plays the app's sounds and scares is the perfect self-scare machine. And there are few more hidden surprises that would be no fun to mention here. Excellent for Halloween or anytime of the year. This app is not for the weak at heart, don't say you weren't warned.

"After creating our first #1 Paid Book App, the multi-genre 301 Short Stories, we realized that there was a desire for an app that featured a large collection of great horror stories. While watching a horror movie late one night, I realized the sounds of the movie were sometimes the scariest parts...100 Horror Stories, Sounds, And Scares came to life. Once the iPad came out, of course we decided to build 100 Horror Stories, Sounds, And Scares for iPad Plus, I love Halloween and wanted to do an app that was cool for Halloween. I hope users enjoy it as much as I do." said Gregg Levine, founder of 288 Vroom LLC.

Sample of some of the authors and their stories:
* Ambrose Bierce (An Unfinished Race, The Damned Thing, Present At A Hanging, and more)
* Algernon Blackwood (Sand, The Damned, and more)
* John Kendrick Bangs (The Exorcism That Failed, The Ghost Club, and more)
* Gelett Burgess (The Ghost-Extinguisher)
* Charles Dickens (A Christmas Carol, and more)
* Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (The Horror Of The Heights, The Parasite, and more)
* Washington Irving (The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow, The Specter Bridegroom)
* Henry James (The Turn Of The Screw)
* Rudyard Kipling (The Phantom 'Rickshaw)
* Joseph Sheridan LeFanu (Carmilla, The Mysterious Lodger, and more)
* Gaston Leroux (The Phantom Of The Opera)
* Charles Robert Maturin (Melmoth The Wanderer)
* Rose Cecil O'Neil (The Lady And The Ghost)
* Edgar Allan Poe (The Cask Of Amontillado, The Fall Of The House Of Usher, The Murders In The Rue Morgue, The Oblong Box, and more)
* Sir Walter Scott (The Tapestried Chamber)
* Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (Frankenstein)
* Robert Louis Stevenson (The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde)
* Bram Stoker (Dracula, Dracula's Guest)
* Mark Twain (A Curious Dream, A Ghost Story)
* H.G. Wells (The Stolen Body, The Valley Of Spiders, and more)
* Oscar Wilde (The Canterville Ghost, The Picture Of Dorian Gray)
* AND MANY MORE

Pricing and Availability:
100 Horror Stories, Sounds, And Scares for iPad is only $0.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Books category. Review copies are available upon request. All future updates, including story and sound additions, are included with initial purchase.

Apple News | iPhone App Password Caddy Gets a Facelift

Trotz Software has announced a massive update to their popular iPhone app known as Password Caddy. Password Caddy is a well known password management app for the iPhone and iPod touch. Enhancements to the app include a complete overhaul of the look and feel of the app including a new 'Caddy Dashboard' feature which centralizes all the common tasks into a single location.

In addition, Password Caddy now incorporates an auto-lock feature that secures the app when the device falls asleep or looses focus due to taking a phone call. Locating specific passwords has been simplified with the inclusion of a search function as well as a favorites feature which lists the top ten most accessed keys in the caddy. More than 40 new icons have been added including several icons representing popular social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. Easy to follow integrated tutorials quickly get new users up to speed on the apps capabilities. Those who wishing more information should visit our website.

Password Caddy's Features:
* Integrated tutorials get you up to speed quickly
* Government Standard AES-256 Encryption Strength
* Generates random, secure passwords
* Auto-locks when device sleeps or phone call is received
* Passwords can be categorized
* Quickly create new passwords using templates.
* Fully customizable
* Web links open in Safari
* Passwords and other info can be copied to the clipboard
* Elegant iPhone look and feel
* Over 100 icons to distinguish your passwords
* Search function finds your passwords quickly
* Favorites tracks the top 10 most accessed passwords
* PC/Mac Desktop Backup Available

Pricing and Availability:
Password Caddy 2.0 is $1.99 (USD) and available in the US and Canada, exclusively through the App Store, the Productivity category. Review copies are available upon request.