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Sure, this isn’t hard and fast evidence, but what makes it even more interesting is that requests identified as coming from these purported patched ‘phones all seem to emanate from the area around Cupertino and Atlanta (Apple and AT&T HQ, respectively), at least that’s what the Boy Genius is saying. It’s no act of faith to conceive Apple to be working on a software patch for the release. Given deployment across six million or more devices, widespread public use of the software is bound to generate a few addressable faults, And, with reports of failed OS 2 installs on iPod touch models and many user complaints that some first-gen iPhones have become more unstable since the install, Cupertino’s iPhone teams will be hustling to make good any damage, particularly as Apple’s newly-promoted senior VP iPhone Software Scott Forstall’s new position pretty much seems devoted to work to smooth over these post-release software cracks....

@comex, a member of the Dev-team has been working hard on an iPad2 jailbreak since the device was released. The jailbreak will use another PDF exploit via jailbreakme.com and support iOS 4.2.1-4.3.3. Last night, however, one of the jailbreak beta testers leaked the exploit online. This version of the JailbreakMe 3.0 exploit has not been confirmed by the Dev-Team or @Comex himself. Many users have reported that this exploit only works with WIFI-only iPads and issues with Safari crashing....

AAPL investors should pay close attention to the revenues generated from the iPad when the new models are launched later this month, as they provide a better predictor of Apple’s stock price than iPhone revenue, argues Bloomberg. The piece goes on to acknowledge that in unit sales terms, the positions are reversed, with a 77 percent correlation with iPhone sales against 68 percent to the iPad, but it’s an interesting observation when iPhone sales account for half of Apple’s revenue while the iPad comes in at just 20 percent....

Whether you’ve been using the iOS Notes app for a while and never customized it or are just starting to use it, follow along below for how to dial in your settings. Curating your settings for Notes is easy to do and is definitely worth your time. Whether you like to start new notes with Siri, Control Center, or manually, we’ll look at how to adjust your default account, default sort option, and more....

Apple’s TV app works on iOS as well as tvOS, offering users a seamless viewing experience for a wide variety of content. Follow along for how to set up the TV app on iPhone and iPad. The TV app allows users to see all purchased content through iTunes as well as access to TV, movies, sports, and more through traditional cable providers and streaming services like Hulu’s Live TV and Sling TV....

Well, we may have a wait until that happens but an announcement from Arkados means we can look forward to using Apple’s devices to control all manner of home streaming solutions. And with iTunes controls (allegedly) built-into the soon-to-ship iPhone Software 2.0, it’s natural others in the streaming home audio space want a place at the party. Fabless semiconductor company Arkados produces its own portfolio of connected home products, and now plans to widen its solutions by introducing its own chips and software to enable iPhone and iPod touch users to control their whole-house audio systems....

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpx6r5FVXPo] If anyone has more interest than its owner in how well a phone survives accidents, it’s the insurance companies that have to fork out afterwards. iDevice warranty specialists SquareTrade put the iPhone 6 through a series of breakability tests, and found that it was the toughest iPhone yet. The tests began with ‘grippability’ – how likely you are to drop the phone in the first place – then ran through slide tests, submersion in water and a series of six drops from a height of four feet … The iPhone 6 passed with flying colors, not only out-performing all previous iPhones but beating every phone ever tested in the drop tests....

What lies above: Appearance and looks The maxim “beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder” could well have been written keeping these two handsets in mind. For, although neither looks like the other, neither is an eyesore by any means. Honestly, we still think the Asus ZenFone 5 is the best looking sub-Rs 10,000 phone in the market, but these two are no plug uglies. Which of these is the one for you really boils down to your definition of beauty....

I said in my two previous pieces on Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the iPad that it’s not a perfect product. It’s really expensive, and that fact isn’t reflected in the look and feel of the cover. There’s no Escape key, and no functions keys. The screen angle doesn’t quite go back as far as I’d ideally like. It’s not quite as stable on my lap as I’d like. But I also said something else …...

Apple is showing off iPadOS 15 for the first time. Follow along as we detail everything new coming to iPad. Widgets are now available on the home screen for iPad for the first time App Library from iOS 14 on iPhone is now available on iPad (WOO!!) Home screens can be hidden on iPad just like on iOS 14 for iPad iPadOS 15 lets you see your home screen from within apps by sliding them out of the way...

Apple just announced the iPhone 11 as a follow-up to the iPhone XR, packing features such as dual-cameras and new colors. There are a handful of other changes that Apple didn’t detail on stage, so read on to learn more. Here are some of the features glossed over by Apple: Enhanced Face ID Next-generation Smart HDR IP68 water and dust resistance WiFi 6 Faster Gigabit-class LTE “Toughest glass in a smartphone” Spatial audio Brighter True Tone flash All-day battery life For battery life specifically, the iPhone 11 packs one hour longer than the iPhone XR....

This year I’ve had the opportunity to handle all four models in the flagship iPhone lineup: 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max. Each iPhone is best at something that makes the variety in the lineup logical, but four phones also makes the buying decision trickier than ever. I usually favor the most iPhone that Apple has to offer, so I really appreciate the iPhone 12 Pro Max. This is the first year Apple has brought the iPhone X design to a smaller screen, however, and how cool I find the iPhone 12 mini has been a huge surprise for me....

Earlier this month it was discovered that the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus would be delayed in China due to regulatory hold ups when Chinese authorities decided that they were not pleased with the current state of security on iOS. According to Bloomberg, Apple has cleared the last hurdle and received the licenses necessary to run the device on Chinese cellular networks. Apple reportedly agreed to make undisclosed changes to the privacy settings on the device to appease the regulators....

You might not notice juts by watching it, but Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros’ latest music video debuting today was filmed totally from an iPhone 6s … or six. Cinematographer Reed Morano was behind the filming, which required six iPhones plus a few accessories which you can see in the shot above, to produce the 6-minute music video from New Orleans. Of course it helps to have professional add-on equipment and a background as interesting as New Orleans, but Morano tells Mashable which picked up the images from Apple that shooting with the iPhone wasn’t completely natural:...

Earlier this week, we took a look at how the 9.7-inch and iPad Pro compare, outlining which you should buy this holiday season. Another popular gift this season is bound to be the iPhone, and with Apple selling both the iPhone XR and iPhone XS, there might be some questions about which is best for most people. Read on for our full iPhone XR vs iPhone XS comparison. iPhone XR: The iPhone XR is the most affordable iPhone Apple sells with the iPhone X-style design....

Star Wars Battlefront 2 developers won’t rule out Jar Jar Binks as a playable character - and offer new information on gameplay and story elements. Star Wars Battlefront 2 was officially unveiled at Star Wars Celebration with a compelling trailer that promised a single-player campaign and an expanded multiplayer component that would include all eras of the franchise. The trailer teased iconic prequel and original trilogy characters, as well as newcomers like Kylo Ren....

iPad mini cellular configurations from $449 alongside a Western Digital and SanDisk storage sale that takes up to 50% off. Plus, deals on Sony’s truly wireless earbuds. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. iPad mini 4 cellular hits $449 Wellbots offers Apple’s previous-generation iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB in various styles for $449. Typically selling for $479, today’s offer is the best we’ve seen this year....

Yesterday we saw Selena Gomez debut a new song and music video that was shot on the iPhone 11 Pro. Now we’ve got some more examples of just how well Apple’s latest iPhones can capture video and stills without external gear like gimbals, lenses, or special lighting. The iPhone 11 is no doubt empowering creators to push the limits further than ever before. Jonathan Morrison shared on his YouTube channel a new music video he shot for the artist Terror Jr....

Key iPhone assembler Foxconn has said that iPhone 12 demand is strong, and sees that continuing through the holiday quarter. The company made the statement at an investor conference today, where it was also asked about the promised Wisconsin plant which has so far failed to manufacture anything … iPhone 12 demand We’ve seen a number of signs that iPhone 12 demand is healthy, especially the Pro models. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that the Pro models were seeing higher-than-expected demand, and this was backed by a supply-chain report that Apple was boosting orders for components used in the Pro models....

The march to carrier agnosticism for the iPhone continues with Germany the new front, where T-Mobile has lost its iPhone monopoly, a tipster tells us. Announcements are due from O2 and Vodafone that they plan to begin selling the iPhone in Germany perhaps as soon as the end of the month (October). At present a page on O2 Germany’s website proclaims (according to Google Translate): “The latest news and everything to know about the iPhone 4 in O2 can be found exclusively on this page....