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  Apple seems to be preparing a major assault on Google TV, if Engadget’s sources are to be believed. According to them, the next-generation Apple TV will be totally different and is referred to as “an iPhone without a screen”. The reference is due to the fact that the upcoming Apple TV will be based [...]

  Maintaining a fortnightly release schedule, Apple has seeded beta 4 of its iPhone OS 4 to developers. Complete changelog is missing but devs are reporting about a new option to change wallpapers. Other than that, a new configuration setting has been found for AT&T users, allowing them to tether their internet connection with other [...]

  Following its fortnightly schedule, Apple released a new beta of its iPhone OS 4 and SDK to developers. The devs were quick enough to unravel new features and some managed to successfully uncover couple of noteworthy features. First is the screen orientation lock in iPhone and iPod touch and the other is quick access [...]

  Apple’s new iPhone OS 4 has a distinct condition in their SDK agreement. The agreement only allows developers to develop on Apple’s approved programming tool. This apparently, hasn’t gone well with the government authorities, which is why according to an NYPost report, Apple might soon receive an antitrust inquiry over Apple’s new policy. The [...]

  Apple has unveiled iPhone OS 4 and although the consumer release is expected in summer this year, developers will be able to get their hands on the preview from today. Developers will be able to tap in about 1500 APIs in the new firmware. As for the consumer-centric features, users will be able to [...]

  Apple is sending out invites to press to get a glimpse on the next biggest software update for iPhone. The iPhone OS 4 will be revealed in just three days where Apple is expected to show off some cool features like multitasking and much more. [Via Gizmodo]

  Developers wanting to create applications for Apple’s latest creation can do so now as Developer Center has received a new v3.2 SDK specifically meant for iPad. As like most of the time, the improved or added features are unknown at the moment but it’s confirmed to support iPad’s 1024×768 pixel display resolution. Apple Developer [...]

  Apple has updated the iPhone OS to v3.1.3. Being an update on the same v3, this doesn’t bring drastic improvements but promises to do some things right. For instance, it will improve accuracy of reported battery level on iPhone 3GS, resolve third-party apps launch issue and fixes app crash using Japanese Kana keyboard. For [...]

  Looks like we’ve got new firmware for iPhone/iPod Touch in the offing. In fact, two. Going through the site logs, BGR found traces of iPhones running OS v3.1.3 and 4.0. Chances of v4.0 being released looks unlikely for now but 3.1.3 could make its way out soon, hopefully in January. Since these were caught [...]

  Mac users waiting for the jailbreak solution can quickly head to the iPhone Dev blog to download the latest version of PwnageTool. The PwnageTool 3.1.4 for Mac OS X jailbreaks iPhone 2G/3G/3GS and iPod Touch 1G/2G running OS v3.1.2 which can also unlock by installing ultrasn0w via Cydia. iPhone Dev Blog

  Can’t wait for the iPhone Dev team’s jailbreak? Well, here’s blackra1n from Geohot that jailbreaks the latest iPhone OS 3.1.2 giving you the freedom to install 3rd party apps on the new firmware. Its available for Windows right now with Mac version slated to be released soon. One important thing to note here is [...]

  As confirmed by O2 UK yesterday, Apple has pushed an update to its iPhone OS 3.0. The new v3.0.1 update fixes the SMS vulnerability that allowed the hacker to gain full control of victim’s iPhone. As for users using jailbreak and unlocking solutions, the iPhone Dev team has given the nod that it’s safe [...]

  Apple has released yet another beta of the iPhone OS 3.1 along with a new SDK. Developers can download the latest build from the Apple Dev page. While the changes or improvements are not clear, it is said to bring video APIs for the development of augmented reality apps. The earlier OS 3.1 builds [...]

  Committed to the fortnightly iPhone OS release, Apple has seeded the second beta of the iPhone 3.1 OS to the developers. As with every release, Apple has not revealed what fixes or improvements the new build brings but some users are reporting of internet tethering not working on AT&T network. Currently, internet tethering is [...]

  Apple has seeded the v3.1 beta of iPhone OS to developers along with the new the SDK. Apple has not mentioned any changes or improvements in the new update but there is a possibility that Apple might do something bad, which the iPhone Dev already hinted about. [Via Macrumors]