Tag: IOS 4

It was only about a week ago that the Web-based JailbreakMe iPhone hack started setting off security alarm bells across the Internet. So, color us shocked that Apple, not usually known for its swift release of security patches, released iOS 4.0.2 for the iPhone and 3.2.2 for the iPad today, sealing up that bug for good. Disabling the exploit used by JailbreakMe is the only change to this version ...

iPhone 4 users finally have an easy way to jailbreak their new smartphones -- a new browser-based tool, released just a few days after the Library of Congress officially declared jailbreaking totally cool. According to Engadget, JailbreakMe works on any Apple phone (except for the original), including the new iPhone 4, iPad and all iPhone 3GS models running iOS4. Developer Comex originally posted ...

There's a load of great tech news happening out there every day, and, unfortunately, we just can't cover it all. Here are a few of the other noteworthy things we saw today on our never-ending journey through the wild, wild Web. Animated GIFs are a source of endless hilarity around the office, but we usually disagree on the pronunciation of the animation-friendly image format. The GIF ...

Share digg_url ='http://www.switched.com/2010/06/23/ios-4-the-upgrade-guide/ '; Chances are, you're well aware that the new iOS 4, formerly "iPhone OS 4," was officially released Monday. And, if you're one of those with a compatible device, you've probably been eagerly anticipating the boost. While the vast majority of reported upgrades have been painless, there have been rumblings around the ...

iOS 4, the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system that was announced back in April, is finally appearing in iTunes. One of the biggest updates yet for Apple, iOS 4 adds multi-tasking, a unified e-mail inbox with message threading, folders for organizing your apps, and the iBooks app. The update also includes a new built-in spell checker, wireless keyboard support, homescreen wallpaper ...