Apple blocking jailbreaking in new iPhone 3GS?

Posted by cmp101 in Apple on October 14th, 2009

jailbroken-iphone The word on the street is that Apple is shipping a new version of the iPhone 3GS that is resistant to jailbreaking. The new 3GS includes a new Bootrom that is not vulnerable to the known 24kpwn exploit used by Dev-Team.

Dev-Team member MuscleNerd has confirmed that “the loss of the 24kpwn exploit would mean a normal jailbreak would be impossible for the time being.”

Apple is continuing its path of closing itself off from potential buyers. Maybe it has to do with its contract with AT&T, but Apple should have had unlocked iPhones on the market by now. They’d have many more potential customers.

What does this latest development mean for all those jailbreakers out there? You’ll have to look for a refurbished unit.

[via pdaBlast!]

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Peek Pronto does email

Posted by cmp101 in Miscellaneous on April 3rd, 2009

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The Peek Pronto does one thing - email. It’s about $80 plus $20 monthly for the T-Mobile service. That’s not the best deal but you don’t need a contract to use it so it might fit some people’s needs.

[ via pdaBlast! ]

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MacBook Mini?

Posted by cmp101 in Apple on March 30th, 2009

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This one looks real fake, but real good at the same time. It supposedly showed up in a Russian magazine. Either way, if they come out with this for real, we want one. C’mon Apple…give us a MacBook Mini.

[ Via Gizmodo ]

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T-Mobile’s first 3G modem webConnect

Posted by cmp101 in Laptops, Uncategorized on March 25th, 2009

webconnectT-Mobile is launching their first 3G modem with the webConnect USB stock. The webConnect has an integrated microSDHC slot and provides HSDPA 1900/2100/AWS for use in the US and abroad. It also features triband EDGE coverage when you can’t get 3G.

The webConnect launches today for $49.99 on a two-year contract after rebate or $249.99 contract-free.

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BlackBerry Visor

Posted by cmp101 in BlackBerry on March 24th, 2009

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Add a visor to your BlackBerry to keep prying eyes out, or to keep out the glare.

[ Via BlackBerry Blast! ]

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Firefox Mobile released as beta

Posted by cmp101 in Miscellaneous on March 19th, 2009

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Mozilla today released its Fennec mobile browser (Firefox Mobile) in beta for the Nokia 810s. This is a very limited beta release.

Those who want to try the beta without a Nokia N810 can do so on a PC. Fennec was built on Javascript so it will run on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

A Mozilla contributor said about the beta:

“On the feature front, we’ve enabled plugins so you can now watch videos on your favorite sites, and we’ve got in our first pass at improved bookmark management and support for bookmark folders. A lot of time was spent on infrastructure that we could use to build the rest of our app with. You’re now able to scroll things like preferences and the new bookmarks list. One of our main focuses for the next milestone will be on polishing the user interface areas like the extension manager will get a face lift and we’ll start working more on some of the usability issues people have reported. ”

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SmartQ 5 Launched in China

Posted by cmp101 in Tablet Computers on March 19th, 2009

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Looking for a portable Linux device?  Check out the SmartQ5.  It is currently being sold in China for $130.  This thing runs Ubuntu Here are the specs:

  • 4.3″ 800×480 touch display
  • WiFi, Bluetooth
  • Plays Popular music formats
  • Ubuntu (Linux) OS
  • SD card Slot

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BlackBerry Storm as a level or ruler

Posted by cmp101 in BlackBerry on March 19th, 2009

Use your BlackBerry Storm as a level and a ruler.  Storm Level Pro by Mobigloo turns your BlackBerry Storm into a level and a ruler.  Very slick.  Check out the video demo.

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Twitter on your BlackBerry with Yatca

Posted by cmp101 in BlackBerry on March 18th, 2009

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Yatca is a free Twitter client for BlackBerrys running OS 4.6 or newer. Yatca ties itself to your messages application so your Twitter notifications show up in your messages folder. Pretty cool.

In case you’re wondering, Yatca stands for “Yet Another Twitter Client Application.”

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Palm Pre video walk through

Posted by cmp101 in Palm on March 18th, 2009

Sprint has posted a video clip from the Palm Pre Webinar that took place last week. As you can see in the video, it’s a walk through of the Palm Pre. Palm’s Product Line Manager, Matt Crowley, walks you through the hardware and several apps on the Palm Pre.

Sprint has also created a Sprint Palm Pre YouTube Channel that features a Q&A playlist with 12 separate videos.

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