Apple's iPhone can be Infected with SMS messages

iPhone SMS vulnerability could allow malicious users to install and execute malware.

Recently, Apple has struggled with the security ramifications of a higher commercial profile, and seeing an increasing number of OS X malware. Now another security flaw has been found, this time in the iPhone OS. The flaw allows attackers to gain root access to the iPhone's underlying OS, allowing them to install and execute malicious programs at will.
The iPhone apparently automatically executes binary code sent in SMS messages. Messages are limited to 140 bytes, but this is little deterrence as longer programs can be broken up into several messages, which the phone automatically reassembles. While other applications such as the Safari browser on the phone only enjoy access to their sandbox, the SMS system is automatically granted root access, and SMS commands execute as root.
Charlie Miller, during a presentation at the SyScan conference in Singapore on Thursday introduced the vulnerability to the public. He declined to go into specific details or offer his proof-of-concept code to the public, as he has entered under an agreement with Apple. Mr. Miller did state, "SMS is a great vector to attack the iPhone."

Livespeakr Ultra-Portable Speaker System - iPhone Accessories

 

Designed for all generations of iPhone, iPod Touch and iPod Classic, Livespeakr is an ultra-portable speaker system that features rich sound quality in a compact package. Small but powerful, it is also a dock that holds the iPhone at great viewing angles for either watching videos or listening to music. The feet of the stand are rubberized to keep it perfectly stable and avoiding any slip.

The sound system is powered with a 16 hour internal rechargable Li-ion battery. It can be recharged using the included power adapteror USB cable. The fundamental design is quite spectacular. A plastic cradle into which you can clip the iPhone, attaches to a central unit by four slider pegs. Those two speakers are also attached to the central unit via retractable sponsons.

The low profile design allows you to carry it anywhere you go, even in your pocket. Don't forget that the stand is perfectly adjustable and folds up while travelling. At just 12.8 ounces, DGA Livespeakr speakers boast high quality sound being able to concur with larger systems.

As an ultra portable speaker system, the Livespeakr is quite clever and multi functional. It you don't find this black color appealing, you can opt for the white one. For a device of its type is worth the outlay. You will find it on Amazon website on a special price offer with 50% discount.

iPhone 3GS Overheats and Dies with Sunlight says Apple

Apple finally responds to reports about its heat issues
Apple has been having plenty of headaches lately with its MacBook Pro displays failing and experiencing distortion. Worse yet is the iPhone 3G S's quality problems, which include reported overheating and signal issues.
The overheating was first noted in Apple support forums. Soon, though, writers at several tech publications -- PC World, Wired, Le Journal Du Geek and The Telegraph -- began to notice the problems on their own phones. The Le Journal Du Geek writer posted pictures of a white phone and noticed that the overheating was so severe that it colorized the plastic. The heat tended to turn the case pink or brown.
Now, Apple has at last issued a response and it is assigning the blame for the problem on its users' behavior, sunlight, and on the seasons. Apple says that leaving the device in a car on a hot day is one possible culprit causing its phone to overheat. Apparently, like a vampire the phone is no friend of the sun -- Apple states that "leaving it in direct sunlight for extended amounts of time" may cause it to overheat

Buffalo shows at CES its first Dualie dock,LinkStation NAS and MediaStation 6X portable BluRay writer - iPhone Accessories

 

The official news was presented by the guys from Engadget, who are present at this huge event. So, all you, iPhone users, take a good look at this new dock. It's classic, elegant and it comes with a rather handsome 500GB external drive.

Although iPhone Accessories market is full, there is always room for some innovation, so this small product from Buffalo is welcome. We found this accessory quite useful, practical and with a cute design in the technology world.

As those from Engadget announced, the price for the product is for $250. It comes also with a LinkStation Duo NAS having two drives included, priced at $500 for a 3TB set, $340 for 2TB, and $230 for a pair of 500GB drives. Besides these, it seams it will be a MediaStation 6X portable BluRay writer yet unannounced that will be making its debut in March for $250.

Quite interesting Buffalo's new products; now, let's see how many iPhone users will rush buying one of these.

Free iPhone App: TweetDeck

One of the most popular desktop Twitter clients now has a little brother. The free iPhone version of TweetDeck will no doubt be greeted with open arms by users of its older sibling, but I'm not convinced it's the best iPhone Twitter client. Though it looks great, it lacks some cool features found in TwitterFon and Twitterrific, which were designed from the ground up for Apple's mobile phone. But I do like TweetDeck's support for multiple accounts, as well as the clever, if gimmicky, shake-to-update feature.

IPDA iHandstick converts your iPhone in a gaming device - iPhone Accessories

While we were looking for some new iPhone Accessories, we discovered another "unusual" (for us) utilization for this smartphone. It seems iHandstick makes its job pretty by giving the iPhone all the functionalities for a gamepad feel. It is compatible also with iPod Touch 2G and 3G.

The device has a funny but compact design with a soft rubber material for a smooth touch feel. So, it can be ideal for long sessions of gaming. It comes with two different frames fitting your iPhone or iPod Touch. The method of installation is easy, you just insert the phone in the place.

The only inconvenient seems to be the lack of a D-pad and buttons. Probably not to comfortable managing the iPhone with the touchscreen. Maybe a physical keyboard is requested for all those action games. What effects will have this little gadget on the market? We will found out soon.

If you consider it useful, you can order it for $ 16.99 including shipping too. A reasonable price.

Top iPhone Games Reviewed

The iPhone is hot, and not just because it's overheating -- its also hot because it has some of the best handheld games on the market. In this first edition of our iPhone gaming update we look at what's new on the App store scene and what games are selling the best.
This week's top 15 paid apps are:

1. Hero of Sparta (Gameloft)
2. Sally's Spa (Games Cafe Inc.)
3. Flight Control (Firemint)
4. StoneLoops! of Jurassica (PlayCreek)
5. Real Soccer 2009 (Gameloft)
6. Fast & Furious The Game (I-Play)
7. Bejeweled 2 (PopCap Games, Inc.)
8. Doom Resurrection (id Software)
9. Bloons (Digital Goldfish Ltd.)
10. Knights Onrush (Chillingo Ltd.)
    
    Honorable Mentions:
    Tetris (17), Sally's Salon (13), The Sims 3 (20), and F.A.S.T. Fleet Air Superiority Training (11)

Hero of Sparta continues to be the App store's hottest seller, priced at $0.99. This hack-and-slash adventure released in December 2008 features some pretty impressive 3D graphics and slick storytelling cut-scenes. The game will give you about four hours of solid gameplay, or about 6-10 for obsessive types -- not bad for the price. This one is recommended for fans of the God of War, Gauntlet, or Diablo franchises.

Sony iPhone dock with clock radio - iPhone Accessories

Sony keeps showing great products. Somewhile ago, we have shown you an iPhone dock with a built-in digital clock, only bigger. This time, they have produced a smaller one, more chic and practical. Just take a look on the design. Quite appealing, huh?

The hidden sliding dock tray manage to charge and play your valuable iPhone. Next to the dock you have a multi functional clock radio with multi wake-up functions. It features a dual alarm that lets you use two different way of waking up: using your music stored on your iPhone or favourite radio station.

Others specs available are: an AM/FM tuner with 30 presets, an easy-to-use LCD and a handy remote control to quickly manage the device from around the room.

If this little accessory is on your taste, you can find it available on Amazon for a special price offer with 18% discount.

iPhone 3GS Jailbroken! A Teenager has Hacked It!

George Hotz, an enterprising teen hacker who goes by the name Purplera1n, won fame and infamy in 2007 when he became the first to free the iPhone from its AT&T U.S. SIM card restrictions.  As a reward, Mr. Hotz won a hot set of wheels -- the Nissan 350Z and a paid consulting job with CertiCell, a cell phone services company.

Now a little older and taller, Mr. Hotz, age 19, has distinguished himself again, becoming the first to publish a jailbreak solution for the iPhone 3G S -- a fix to allow the phone to run apps not approved by Apple.  The first step is to visit Mr. Hotz's page and download the "purplera1n" app.  Mr. Hotz describes the following steps on his blog, writing:

Connect your iPhone normally. Click “make it ra1n”. Wait. On bootup, run Freeze, the purplera1n installer app.

The Freeze installer will install an app called Cydia which allows you to run any application on the iPhone -- Apple approved or not.

Using this newfound freedom, the iPhone's SIM card can be unlocked to run on any network by using the previously released ultrasn0w by the Dev Team.  The Dev Team, not affiliated with Mr. Hotz had published the ultrasn0w app, but had declined to release a fix to jailbreak the iPhone, essentially rendering the app useless (as it was not Apple approved).

The Dev Team had stated that it would release a jailbreak with the OS update v3.1.  Mr. Hotz was frustrated by this, so he took matters into his own hands.  He accuses the Dev Team of delaying the jailbreak release for fear of an Apple patch, chastising, "Normally I don't make tools for the general public, and rather wait for the dev team to do it. But guys, whats up with waiting until 3.1? That isn't how the game is played. We release, Apple fixes, we find new holes. It isn't worth waiting because you might have the "last" hole in the iPhone. What last hole...this isn't golf. I'll find a new one next week."

A Windows-compatible version of the iPhone unlocking tool came last week, and this weekend brought a Mac compatible version.  The Windows version is not compatible with Windows 7, according to Mr. Hotz's blog, and it requires the iPhone to be running OS v3.0 and for the latest version of iTunes to be installed.

AirCurve Acoustic Amplifier - iPhone Accessories

 

Griffin Technology designed a multi functional accessory for all iPhone users. AirCurve is an acoustic speaker that turns your iPhone into a powerful alarm clock or a mini sound system being able to be used without batteries or adapters. It's clear, simple and enough elegant to give your device a nice visual appeal.

As simple as its design looks, it succeeds in collecting the sound from the built-in speaker of your iPhone, apmplifies it by about 10 decibeles and projects in into the room. The construction is enough solid using a sturdy polycarbonate material with metal hex-screws in the corners holding it together.

The soft silicone fabric for the dock offers a perfect fit on your iPhone. What's great about it is that allows syncing or charging your device using Griffin Dock Cable or the one who comes with the iPhone. The AirCurve is a good option for nightstand or tabletop.

The see-through translucent polycarbonate body lets you admire the curves inside that do all the job. A powerful and qualitative accessory with a special price offer available on Amazon.