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Hacking and Texting

Arvind Srinivasan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:38:44 -0500

They say to never drive while text messaging, but what about hacking while text messaging? HotHardware has reported on a significant security threat in the iPhone that is traced back to the way the iPhone handles SMS. This security hole could allow a remote sender to run software on the iPhone via a rogue text message.

Apple Addresses 3GS Overheating Problem

Arvind Srinivasan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:24:04 -0500

3GS Launch was Best Day Ever for AT&T

Arvind Srinivasan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:01:17 -0500

A leaked AT&T memo uncovered by MacDailyNews says that 3GS day was the:

2 More Patents: Haptic Feedback and RFID Antenna

Arvind Srinivasan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:43:50 -0500

And we thought Apple scoffed at the Blackberry Storm’s haptic feedback. Guess not, because Apple has filed a patent that not only recognizes the limitations of a purely smooth touchscreen (can’t see what you are pressing), but shows haptic display technology as the solution.

Fingerprints on iPhones May Become Useful

Arvind Srinivasan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:24:12 -0500

The iPhone is notorious for picking up fingerprints like the FBI at a homicide scene. Now, they might finally be put to good use. Apple has filed a patent (We know, today is patent day), exposed by AppleInsider, that shows fingerprint signatures being used to trigger certain events.

iPhone Tops Consumer Reports

Arvind Srinivasan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:01:07 -0500

Apple can continue to gloat about the unprecedented successes the iPhone has had, because the latest Consumer Reports ratings for smartphones show the 3GS at the top of the pack. Electronista reports that Consumer Reports is changing their criteria to adapt to the influx of touchscreen phones on the market.

KaraokePhones

Arvind Srinivasan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:45:26 -0500

Not that we aren’t fond of people singing along with tunes on their iPods, but quite frankly, most of you are horrible. It isn’t your fault, we know you can’t hear yourselves. So, we aren’t sure if Apple’s latest patent, uncovered by MacRumors, is the greatest.

Apple Patents Super-Packaging

Arvind Srinivasan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:27:31 -0500

Apple is known for revolutionizing the phone, music player, and personal computer, but their next innovation may not be so, well, glamorous.