Okay this is pretty serious. A newly discovered security flaw in iOS 4.1 allows you to bypass the Passcode lock on a jailbroken/non-jailbroken iPhone. I tested this myself and it worked on my iPhone 4 on iOS 4.1. Here's how the exploit works: 1. On the Passcode screen, go to emergency call. 2. Dial a...
If you are thinking about installing the newly released iLife '11, you may want to hold on. A number of people are reporting issues updating from iPhoto '09 to iPhoto '11. The first I heard of the issues was from former wedding photographer, and now business man Gary Fong. After installing iPhoto '11, he was unable...
It's been two years since Canadians have officially had the iPhone. Starting with the iPhone 3G, subsequently the 3GS, and the iPhone 4 this Summer, we've been fortunate to have iPhones sold in Canada within reasonable amounts of time (although iPhone 4 shortages have been horrendous). My first generation iPhone was my "first" real Apple...
The iPhone 4 launch in Canada was almost three months ago, and since then stock levels have been in short supply. With the official "end" of Apple's Bumper Case Program at the end of September, it seems that iPhone 4 stock has magically come back to life in various parts of the country. Even Apple's...
Update 1: Looks like the Dev Team just released 4.1.2. Click here to download. The other day we were one of the first to report that the iPhone Dev Team had released PwnageTool 4.1 to jailbreak iOS devices on 4.1 firmware. They previously mentioned PwnageTool would be released on Sunday, but it was announced on...
Have you ever saved 50% off restaurants or stores by using "group buy" websites such as Groupon or Living Social? There are now so many of these sites popping up it's hard to keep track of them. Instead of downloading all their iPhone apps (or subscribing to emails), why not get one app that will aggregate...
With yesterday's announcement of FaceTime for Mac, people everywhere have been testing out FaceTime with their fellow Mac users. I've done test calls to Macs from my iPhone 4 and so far so good. It's pretty amazing to be able to do this so easily. However, it's not all fun and games. Apparently, FaceTime for...
Since the release of the iPhone 4, there has been plenty of talk about some of it's flaws from reception issues (I can't seem to replicate it on mine)Â to the proximity sensor problem (which I haven't experienced in the week since I got the phone). Then there are the complaints that the front glass isn't...
Yesterday Apple had some big announcements in their Apple event titled, Back to Mac. One of the biggest announcements was the introduction of FaceTime for Mac, which I had the chance to try out with Justin Luey prior to recording episode 18 of The iPhone Podcast. We breakdown the major announcements and spill our beans...
Today Apple announced FaceTime for Mac, which will allow users to make/receive video calls to FaceTime enabled iOS devices. Here's how to setup FaceTime for Mac: 1. Download FaceTime for Mac Beta 2. Install it, and login with your Apple ID or another email address. 3. Find a friend's number, and call them. Done! I...
Apple's Back to Mac Event: What You Need to Know Apple surprised everyone with a live stream of the event. Three major announcements were made today and we will summarize the basic info that you need to know. Click here to watch the stream of the event. Apple's iLife '11 comes with major updates and...
Earlier we reported that today's "Back to the Mac" live event isn't being streamed live by Apple but gave you some live blogging alternatives. Since then we've learned that Apple is indeed live streaming the event, but you'll need Mac OS X with Safari 4/5 or Safari on iOS 3 or higher. For those of...
