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The first round of iPhone 3G VoIP apps are released to the app store
Since the announcement of the iPad and Apple's new software development kit, VoIP is now permitted over 3G - yay! Previously a hack known as 3Gunrestrictor was used to trick the iPhone into sending illegal data over the 3G network, as expected this...
Posted 29 Jan 2010 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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iPad does VoIP, but is it filling a hole that needs plugging?
Last night Apple hosted their 2010 media event and as expected a the much hyped new tablet style device was launched, namely the “iPad”. Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs touted the iPad to fill the gap between mobile phone and laptop, but does...
Posted 28 Jan 2010 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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Official iPhone (factory unlock) now available in the UK
Like most, I occasionally get frustrated with my mobile carrier. O2 is by no means an exception and my iPhone+O2 relationship has been somewhat rocky from the start. I joined O2 specifically to try out the iPhone, for me phone+iPod sounded like a great...
Posted 1 Dec 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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iPhone, you got "Rick Rolled"
Every now and then an amusing exploit surfaces in the world of computing, this one is by no means an exception. If you have a Jailbroken iPhone and installed SSH, you should change the default SSH password or you too could find your Jesus phone wallpaper...
Posted 8 Nov 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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Mobiles, Macs & Certificates in Exchange 2010
Keeping up with the current wave of Microsoft products is always challenging, but I am personally excited about Exchange 2010, messaging and UC is my particular area of interest. One of the first things I wanted to address was my migration from Exchange...
Apple releases iPhone OS 3.1 firmware update
Yesterday Apple hosted it's regular "Media Event" and launched a new Nano, iTunes 9 and version 3.1 of the iPhone/Touch firmware. New features include: Genius Recommendations for Apps Genius Mixes Download Ringtones Wirelessly Organize Apps...
Posted 10 Sep 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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Communicator "esque" OCS client hits the iPhone AppStore
Modality Systems has created an OCS application for the iPhone named "iDialog", this is now available via your local AppStore. What is iDialog? Microsoft Office Communications Server is revolutionizing the way workers communicate and collaborate...
Guy gets so sick of Apple's arrogance he smokes his iPhone
Don't try this in your local trailer park...
Posted 13 Aug 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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First Clound, now Office aims for Nokia and iPhone devices?
Yesterday Microsoft PressPass announced a teleconference between Microsoft Corp. and Nokia executives, with no more information. But that does not stop the blogs speculating and the beliefs suggest that Nokia will be releasing a Symbian based version...
Posted 12 Aug 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
Apple releases iPhone firmware 3.0.1 to address ancient SMS security boo boo
But Apple does not release security patches for its exploit-free platforms? Well as soon as mass popularity is met, it is inevitable... Update Available for: iPhone OS 1.0 through iPhone OS 3.0 Impact: Receiving a maliciously crafted SMS message may lead...
Posted 31 Jul 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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Apple rejects Google's Voice App
Apple has started to pull voice enabled applications from its iPhone App Store. A Google spokesperson said: We work hard to bring Google applications to a number of mobile platforms, including the iPhone. Apple did not approve the Google Voice application...
Posted 28 Jul 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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3G Unrestrictor replaces VoIPOver3G, allowing Slingplayer, Skype etc over 3G on iPhone OS 3.0
Surprisingly it took a little while for the iPhone hacking community to work around Apple's 3.0 mobile substrate, almost a month actually. What is even more interesting is that this is a premium Cydia application, with a charge of $2. Release notes...
Posted 19 Jul 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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Did you know there is a BlackBerry AppStore?
Clearly RIM being one of the biggest mobile manufacturers realises that they may want to follow Apple's footsteps in launching their very own AppStore. Not only was I not aware of the BlackBerry App World , but I also was not aware just how many Apps...
Posted 9 Jul 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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The one and only reason (so far) to buy an iPhone 3G(S)
When I originally looked at the specs of the iPhone 3G(S) I was not really blown away, but I was intrigued by one feature, the addition of the compass. I couldn't quite picture how an app could utilise it, but the folks at acrossair have...really...
Posted 9 Jul 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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Off topic: Out of town
Hello all, just to let you know I am out for a week and I am likely to be offline. In the meantime I couldn't help sniggering when I saw fellow Facebook chums experiencing poor iPhone 3GS quality control! Looks like another mega Apple recall is immanent...
Posted 29 Jun 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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