Tag Archive for 'software'
The iPhone Dev Team have released a version of QuickPwn that will work with the latest iPhone firmware, version 2.2. The software, which is available for both Mac and Windows users, will allow third-party apps to be loaded as well as other unofficial modifications to the handset. However it is not a baseband unlock.
Apple have released firmware version 2.2 for the iPhone, bringing with it Google Street View, over-the-air podcast downloads (using both WiFi and cellular networks) and public transport/walking directions. The 246MB download also includes the ability to share your location via email, increases the stability and performance of Safari, and reduces errors in the Mail app.
Whenever there’s an iPhone update, the second question after “does it do copy & paste?” is inevitably “what about MMS?” Apple have consistently shied away from multimedia messaging on their handset, strange given what a cash-cow it is to the mobile operators. Now, developer Mobispine claims to be offering a whitelabel MMS app for iPhone operators all [...]
An update has been released for the Apple TV media streamer, adding AirTunes streaming, more remote control flexibility and playlist compatibility. Firmware version 2.3, detailed here, consists of four main improvements, key among which is the ability to stream music from the media device to either other Apple TV units or Airport Express speakers.
The New Xbox Experience has been officially released to all Xbox 360 owners, although it may take some time before your own console can access the update. According to Major Nelson it may take anything up to a few hours before Xbox 360 consoles are offered the new software, as the switch on process is [...]
Apple’s release plan for OS X 10.6 “Snow Leopard” has been previewed early, thanks to the company’s director of engineering of Unix technologies, Jordan Hubbard. Hubbard gave a presentation about the evolution of OS X at the LISA ‘08 (Large Installation System Administration) conference last week, and his presentation [pdf link] included the following tidbit [...]
Microsoft have simultaneously cut the price of their flash-based Zune PMPs and launched version 3.1 of the media device’s firmware. Those unaffected by the lure of the iPod can now pick up a 4GB Zune for $99, down from $129, while the largest, 16GB Zune drops to $179 from $199.
Nintendo have released another Wii update, version 3.4, installing which gives the software permission to “check for and automatically remove” any “unauthorized modifications to save files”. That means that any users of the homebrew channel will see their tweaked game save files - for titles such as Twilight Princess - deleted.
Microsoft have released the New Xbox Experience update for the Xbox 360 a day early, making it available to install for anyone who pre-registered their interest. Those who did not will still have to wait until the official launch date tomorrow, along with - reportedly - anybody who attempted to install a leaked version.
It looks like Microsoft is really trying to keep up with digital media and have opened their very own online store. As you might have guessed, it’s aptly named, Microsoft Store, and they are selling just about everything Microsoft.
