iPhone 4 Jailbroken!

GeoHot has done it again now with the iPhone 4!

Though he will not be releasing his Jailbreak tool and will be saving the exploit for the future... It's ok to most of us as Comex will be releasing his that will be able to Jailbreak all iDevices on iOS4..

Got one of these in the mail today and figured I'd give it a shot.

As far as a release goes, it probably won't happen from me. limera1n is little more than a raindrop on a website; it was never mentioned by me previous to this post. pwned4life is a complete invention of some blogger in a basement somewhere. When I said pwned for life, I was referring to the original iPhone, 3G, and Touch; which of course are, by the aptly named PwnageTool.

Again, please don't ask for release dates. Every person that does makes me want to release a little bit less.

GeoHot.

Doctors Use FaceTime Video Calls for Medical Consultations

At least one pair of doctors have used FaceTime video calling to consult on a patient who risked amputation, according to CultofMac.

In what may be the first documented iPhone 4 medical video consultation, University of Arizona surgeon David G. Armstrong, connected via FaceTime to give with Los Angeles Surgeon Lee Rogers’ a look at a patient who had undergone foot reconstruction at the University’s Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA). The virtual consult came in handy since Dr. Rogers was attending the American Diabetes Association meeting in Orlando, Florida when he took the “FaceTime” call from Armstrong, who had returned from Orlando to his SALSA clinics a day earlier.

“This really is a game changing tool,” said Armstrong, Professor of Surgery and SALSA director. “While the University of Arizona has had one of the world’s top tele-health systems, the ability to communicate quickly with something that is an afterthought has the potential to alter how we work with our colleagues and patients. Just as with the iPod in music and the laptop in computing, it is not the change in technology, but the change in form factor and ubiquity that alters this landscape.”



Decoded:  like cousin the iPad, doctors are finding it easier and faster to use in a pinch. In California, a hospital started handing iPads out to staff, may also find equipping employees with the devices cheaper than dedicated hardware and software.

At Kaweah Delta Health Care District in Visalia, doctors and staff already use smart phones, including the iPhone, to access the hospital’s network.  Over the weekend, the small group of doctors in a trial run were given iPads to keep abreast of patients, whether they are off site or in another wing of the hospital.

So, yeah, it’s nice to think that the iPhone’s FaceTime will be used for giving more than just good face, or other bits. Though in my experience the novelty of video calls — available outside the US for years — wears off faster than you can pretend the connection fell because whatever you’re doing, it’s not quite ready for primetime…

FaceTime over 3G network now possible on the iPhone 4

FaceTime can now be used on the 3G network!! Ok FaceTime is a video call function that was created for the iPhone 4 but it was originally supposed to work on Wi-Fi only.

Fring does what Apple could not and gives iPhone 4 users the power to make 3G FaceTime calls to another iPhone 4!

FEATURES

• fring calls over WiFi and 3G
• fring video calls over WiFi and 3G
• Instant Messaging
• Integrated dynamic friends list 
with real-time contact availability
• SIP integration
• Multiple Connection types
• Push notification support for fring, MSN Messenger®, Google Talk™, ICQ, SIP, Twitter, Yahoo!™ , AIM® communities

What's New In Version 3.2.0.5

2-way video on iPhone (for OS4). Over 3G and wifi, so you can see your friends wherever you are.

* Multitasking means you are always on and available to your friends. So you can keep fring open in the background, even as you use other iPhone services/apps.

* New Social Stream: Chronologically stream all your twitter, facebook, chats and call updates, all in one place.

* A Smarter address book: manage your buddy list, merge contacts.

Download is free here.

Singapore to Get the iPhone 4 on July 28th?

It was predicted that they iPhone 4 is to be launched on the 28th of July, the date seemed delayed... could be due to the issues Apple is facing in the West!

Movistar has tweeted that they expect to have the iPhone 4 in Spain on July 28th.

Spain is part of the next group of countries to get the new device. Also included is: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Lexembourg, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Apple promised that these countries would get the iPhone 4 in July; however, massive demand,production issues, and possible hardware faults have led to speculation that their timeline has been delayed.

iClarified.

iPhone 4 DSLR?

Hey DSLR & iPhone fanatics!!

Here are some cool ways you could try when you buy your new iPhone 4 this coming months!

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Apple Approves Flashlight Apps for the iPhone 4

Michael D'Ulisse of MoreBluSky submitted his flashlight application to the App Store the day following the iPhone 4's release. After a delay in approval he was told the app was "inappropriate use of hardware". He reached to VP Phil Schiller who promised to meet with the App Review department to discuss the situation. Today thirteen flashlight applications have already appeared in the App Store including MoreBluSky's Flashlight - For iPhone 4.

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iClarified.

Pictures of White iPhone 4 Leaked!

These are the leaked photos of the White iPhone4!!

Here’s the long waited white iPhone 4 with full packaging which Apple thinks it’s more challenging to manufacture.

For those of you who’ve waited this long for the white iPhone 4, you have to thank the Japanese for providing us a wholesome of pictures of the beautiful snowy white device.
Here are the pictures.

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Stop Motion iPhone 4 Disassembly

From TechRestore at YouTube, as seen on Gizmodo

"1784 hi-res photos combine to make a stop-motion expose of the iPhone 4, revealing every detail of construction, from packaging, down to the chips on the logic-board. Set to a custom electronic/glitch soundtrack, with fast paced action, this is no ordinary unboxing and take-apart video! "

And I cannot agree more.

Imagine the number of hours spent taking those 1784 photos.

And then the number of hours spent editing, perfectly showing us every part and angle within the iPhone 4 for our scrutiny.

For your entertainment, here's a short video made by MysteryGuitarMan on the iPhone way back.

Professional Photo Shoot with the 3GS

Who says the 3GS 3.15MP camera can't be used for a Pro Photo Shoot?

Lee Morris from FStoppers.com is gonna prove you WRONG!

Today, I am going to prove to you that this isn't about having good camera equipment... and to prove this I am going to shoot an entire fashion shoot with the worst possible camera.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOoGjtSy7xY&feature=player_embedded]



Fstoppers.com

Cause of Antenna Issue on the iPhone 4 due to Clean hands?

A post-doctoral biochemistry fellow at a leading American university has told Wired that Apple likely missed the iPhone 4's reception issues due to cleanliness. It has got to do with the electrostatic charge on our hands, the easy fix? Coating the antenna strip with a thin layer of plastic.

Here is an email sent to Steve Jobs and 2 Apple staff:

Subject: HowToFix for minimal cost — hydrophobic organic thin film layer

Hi,

In truth, Apple’s explanation for iPhone 4 signal reception problem is inaccurate at best and disingenuous at worst. iPhone users are in some of the hottest and most humid parts of the country this summer and have salty, damp hands especially at events such as baseball games, barbecues, or other outdoor activities. having bare metal antennae purposely handled will absolutely short the signal. This problem will be difficult to reproduce in Apple’s labs because the engineers are required to wash their hands before touching devices, which also strips off the natural hand electrolytes that are ever-present in the field on a hot day.

Anyway, the solution is not a redesign of the phone, but rather an electrically insulating organic hydrophobic layer atop the bare metal. a variety of plastics will work, such as polyethers, polystyrenes, or nylons. you could even use the plastic labels ever-present on aluminum soda cans, which likewise have an electrically insulating effect when holding said cans. these plastic coatings can be very very thin films which do not ruin the aesthetics of the device, and would require a minimal change of your production line. More importantly, this coating in no way affects the ability to recycle the aluminum — the organic thin film layer will burn away cleanly during the aluminum remelt process. Phones that have already shipped could easily be coated with this new layer at any Apple retail store or with a simple kit you could send to your customers.

In summary, this is a problem of electrochemistry, and certainly NOT a problem of software design, nor one that can possibly be solved by a software update.

Apple needs to hire some chemists.

Best regards,
XXXXXXXXXX, Ph.D.

Wired.com

Get FREE iPhone 4 Silicon Case to Solve Your Antenna Issue

You got it right! A company is giving away FREE iPhone 4 silicon casing!!! All you need to do is to pay for the shipment costs!

Are you experiencing signal problems on your new iPhone 4? Or do you just need a simple case to keep your iPhone 4 protected from dings and bumps of everyday life?

Most of the nicer cases are currently on preorder with availability dates ranging from middle of July to September leaving your iPhone exposed to many objects around it that can scratch or damage it. We have the solution for you!

Introducing the LifeGrip silicone case – exclusively from Cases.com! Simple. Protective. Free!

The LifeGrip silicone case offers an enhanced grip and features a slim, sleek, form-fitted design that protects your phone from light shocks and/or drops. It provides openings for all your major functions including the front and back camera, headphone jack, vibrate/sound switch, speaker, microphone, and docking port. The home button is also protected by a soft push-through silicone.

With the recent hype about the "Death Grip" signal loss on the new iPhone 4, and since we believe you’ve invested enough money on your new purchase, we thought it would be a great idea to offer a complimentary case for your new iPhone 4. Pick one of the various colors we offer for absolutely free! All you pay for is about $3 First Class shipping (within the United States).

Cases.com

Sn0wbreeze Updated to v1.7 to Support New Bootrom & MC

Not too long ago, iH8sn0w updated Sn0wbreeze to be able to assist in the Jailbreaking of the new bootrom 3GS, iPod touch2G with MC models and iPod touch3G. It will be a Tethered Jailbreak for these iDevices. Again, it will be not easy to Jailbreak these iDevices.

I recommend waiting for Comex to release his Jailbreak software which will support all devices on iOS 4. Most likely he will wait for Apple to release a new firmware ie. 4.01 or 4.1, that will fix the iPhone4's signal issue.

No other changes for the rest of the devices.

Downloads:

• Official (Mirror)

Jailbreak iOS4 on New Bootrom 3G[S] w/3.1.2 SHSH Blobs

NEWS FLASH!!

Jailbreak for iPhone 3GS is almost there! you can now follow iH8sn0w to jailbreak your iPhone 3GS with new bootrom..

The guide is only for the experienced Jailbreakers like myself, seriously. Otherwise, you are gonna brick your iPhone 3GS, then you can simply wait for the iPhone4 to start its sales here.. :D

I will not be posting the guide to jailbreak iPhone3GS for new bootrom here as i do not want any Tom, Dick or Jane to perform this out of desperation. So those of you who think that you are experienced enough to perform this Jailbreak, please go ahead and let me know of your results!

Link to Pwning 4.0 on New Bootrom 3G[S] w/3.1.2 SHSH Blobs.

What you'll need:

• An iPhone 3G[S] -- new bootrom


• 3.1.2 SHSH blobs.


• difrnt's iBSS grabber


• Payload Pwner-r2 for the 3GS.


• sn0wbreeze V1.6.2


• iBooty


• LibUSB (64-Bit users read carefully!!!)


• 3.1.2/4.0 3GS firmware downloaded.

Custom Firmware Gives iOS4 Features to iPhone2G

If you have iDevices like the iPhone2G or the iPod touch 1G, you'll know that Apple does not have any more new firmware updates for these iDevices. Which means to say no update to iOS4.

The Custom firmware created by Matteo Morando is based on 3.1.3 and is built using PwnageTool. It incorporates numerous utilities to add features such as multitasking, wallpaper, tethering, sms count, and more.

You can follow the guide here.

If you are daring and interested, download the files here:

• Download PwnageTool whited00r for iPod Touch 1G (Beta).


• Download PwnageTool whited00r for iPhone 2G (Lite Edition) (Release 1.2).


• Download PwnageTool whited00r for iPhone 2G (Full Edition) (Beta).

Send a mail to faq@whited00r.com if you can't create a custom firmware with PwnageTool or you are a Windows user.

Do it at your OWN RISK.

Is the iPhone4 Graphics the Best?

PCMag set out to compare the displays of popular smartphones to determine which performed the best.



They compared the Apple iPhone 4, Motorola Droid X, HTC Droid Incredible and HTC EVO in terms of brightness, contrast, color depth, and color accuracy. The Droid X and HTC EVO use a traditional TFT LCDs, the iPhone 4 uses an IPS LCD, and the Droid Incredible is AMOLED.

Brightness:



Contrast:



Colour Depth:



Colour Accuracy:



Full story iClarified, PCmag.

iPhone3GS: New Bootrom Jailbroken on iOS4!

Some dude by the nick of AKi_nG was able to boot his iPhone 3GS with Cydia (which means his 3GS is Jailbroken) inside! I know plenty out there are waiting for such miracle to happen and yes it's happening soon!!

Things to note:

- You need to have been Jailbroken on OS 3.1.2 with SHSH blobs saved.
- It's a tethered Jailbreak only for the new bootroms.
- It has NOT been released yet.

Visit my site more often to be updated of this Jailbreak for the iPhone3GS new bootrom tethered Jailbreak.

Too good to be true? Take a look at the video below!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWc_d2C5TME]

Why Apple's iPhone 4 Update Won't Fix Your Reception Problem

This graphic shows why some people experience the iPhone 4 signal drop problems while others haven't been able to reproduce it. It also explains why Apple's incoming software update—which promises more accurate signal bars—won't fix the antenna problem.



Experiencing this transmission/reception loss, however, depends on the strength of the signal itself:

• If your signal-to-noise ratio is perfect—like when you have a clear line of sight with a cell tower that is not overloaded—a typical 19.8dB attenuation will leave you with a healthy data transmission. In this case, the interference will not cause any problems to your normal usage of the iPhone 4. Your web pages will load normally and your calls will work just fine.

• However, you can experience the transmission and reception problems when you're working with a moderate quality signal. Since no wireless network provides us with optimal transmission absolutely everywhere, every iPhone 4 user is likely to encounter such problems at some point. In these cases, depending on the signal-to-noise ratio level, the attenuation caused by your hand may make your iPhone 4's signal health drop into dangerous areas, causing data loss and voice quality degradation.

Read the full story at Gizmodo.

Apple: iPhone 4 Reception Problem Is Explained by "Incorrect Signal Display"

Apple claims that the iPhone 4 reception problem doesn't exist. They say that the "dramatic drop in [signal] bars" is explained by an erroneous signal display. However, they don't address the data and voice degradation caused by their design.

A message from Apple:

CUPERTINO, Calif., July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ —

Dear iPhone 4 Users,

The iPhone 4 has been the most successful product launch in Apple's history. It has been judged by reviewers around the world to be the best smartphone ever, and users have told us that they love it. So we were surprised when we read reports of reception problems, and we immediately began investigating them. Here is what we have learned.

To start with, gripping almost any mobile phone in certain ways will reduce its reception by 1 or more bars. This is true of iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, as well as many Droid, Nokia and RIM phones. But some users have reported that iPhone 4 can drop 4 or 5 bars when tightly held in a way which covers the black strip in the lower left corner of the metal band. This is a far bigger drop than normal, and as a result some have accused the iPhone 4 of having a faulty antenna design.

At the same time, we continue to read articles and receive hundreds of emails from users saying that iPhone 4 reception is better than the iPhone 3GS. They are delighted. This matches our own experience and testing. What can explain all of this?

We have discovered the cause of this dramatic drop in bars, and it is both simple and surprising.

Upon investigation, we were stunned to find that the formula we use to calculate how many bars of signal strength to display is totally wrong. Our formula, in many instances, mistakenly displays 2 more bars than it should for a given signal strength. For example, we sometimes display 4 bars when we should be displaying as few as 2 bars. Users observing a drop of several bars when they grip their iPhone in a certain way are most likely in an area with very weak signal strength, but they don't know it because we are erroneously displaying 4 or 5 bars. Their big drop in bars is because their high bars were never real in the first place.

To fix this, we are adopting AT&T's recently recommended formula for calculating how many bars to display for a given signal strength. The real signal strength remains the same, but the iPhone's bars will report it far more accurately, providing users a much better indication of the reception they will get in a given area. We are also making bars 1, 2 and 3 a bit taller so they will be easier to see.

We will issue a free software update within a few weeks that incorporates the corrected formula. Since this mistake has been present since the original iPhone, this software update will also be available for the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G.

We have gone back to our labs and retested everything, and the results are the same- the iPhone 4's wireless performance is the best we have ever shipped. For the vast majority of users who have not been troubled by this issue, this software update will only make your bars more accurate. For those who have had concerns, we apologize for any anxiety we may have caused.

As a reminder, if you are not fully satisfied, you can return your undamaged iPhone to any Apple Retail Store or the online Apple Store within 30 days of purchase for a full refund.

We hope you love the iPhone 4 as much as we do.

Thank you for your patience and support.

Apple



Gizmodo

An Alternative to the Expensive iPhone4 Bumper

Heard of those signal issues on iPhone4? Thought of buying the iPhone4 with the Bumpers sold by Apple? Here is an innovative way to save money and still have a Bumper for your iPhone 4!



Entering this morose situation with a bit of ingenuity is Oliver Nelson, who alerts us to the fact that rubber wristbands of the sort your favorite cyclist wears are apparently an almost perfect fit when stretched around the 4's antennae. He advises that a 1.125-inch long by 0.125-inch wide incision (into the unstretched band) is necessary to keep the 30-pin port and speakers open, but otherwise it seems like a pretty effortless and dirt cheap way to avoid all this drama.

Engadget

Apple Turns on iAds for iOS4 Devices

Not sure what are iAds about? Take a look at the video below.

The initial launch of iAds rich media ads, featuring advertising from some of the world's leading brands, will begin July 1. At launch, we’ll roll out in North America and ramp up the number of ads served in the weeks and months ahead. For developers outside of North America, iAds will be rolled out in a few months.