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Posted: 2009-10-13 20:40:26
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Taken from The Register:
'Hacker springs latest iPhone OS from Jobsian jail
Mac users need not apply
Posted in Mobile, 12th October 2009 18:39 GMT
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One of the world's foremost iPhone hackers has just released software for jailbreaking the latest firmware released for the Apple smartphone.
Geohot's Blackra1n lets Windows users jailbreak iPhone OS 3.1.2 on all iPhone and iPod Touch models regardless of their hardware generation. The tool, which in 30 seconds allows handset users to run software not authorized by Apple, doesn't work on Macs. Those users will have to continue using an older version of the firmware.
This weekend's release by Geohot, the hacker whose real name is George Hotz, continues the race among iPhone users providing ways to get around the artificial restrictions Apple places on the popular smartphone. The other leading contender has been the Pwnage Tool, designed by the iPhone Dev Team. At time of writing, that group was still warning iPhone users to hold off installing the latest iPhone OS.
But unlike the Pwnage Tool, Blackra1n can't be used to unlock iPhones so they work on unauthorized cellular networks. If you've already unlocked your phone, don't use Blackra1n on it. If you do, your device will be jailbroken but won't work with unauthorized carriers.
Unofficial reports from iPhone users suggest Blackra1n works as advertised. For successful results, users will have to upgrade to the latest version of iTunes. From there, plug the iPhone or iPod Touch using the standard USB cable and follow the directions and the device should be sprung from the Apple-imposed lock-down in about half a minute.
Geohot was the first hacker to jailbreak the iPhone shortly after its official debut in mid 2007. He was also among the first to jailbreak the iPhone GS model.'
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Posted: 2009-10-13 23:35:51
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On 2009-10-11 08:56:24, Rhino8 wrote:
Well you guys, I have to admit, every time I use this Android powered monster of an HTC dream, I fall in love with it even more.
I love the easy way of customisation, I love the ease of use, I love the speed, I love everything.
If any one of you are considering a new phone, no matter what brand, I would reconmend taking the Android powered one.
As far as i can tell, the phone has on average about 30MB of free ram, when that gets down to 16MB (which is not easy) it starts closing unused background apps. Even with less than 20MB of free ram, this phone is not lagging.
In the 2 weeks I had it, I cant remember it lagging once.
Go Android!
I'm using an app called Battery Extender on the e90 which does just that, closes background apps, decreases the screen-saver's timeout period, reduces screen brightness, etc. Damned handy too.
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Posted: 2009-10-14 10:41:00
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Guys I've just heard that SA networks are the most expensive in the whole world
, these people charging us more than they suppose to
. Good news is the prizes are going down
, when? I dont know yet.
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Posted: 2009-10-14 11:32:00
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On 2009-10-14 11:32:00, MSYPOURS wrote:
Guys I've just heard that SA networks are the most expensive in the whole world
@ MSYPOURS:
Where did you hear that, mfowethu?
You wanna look at what some UK networks charge for data for a start..
[ This Message was edited by: amawanqa on 2009-10-14 11:39 ]
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Posted: 2009-10-14 12:37:59
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Heard that on the radio yesterday. How much do they pay 4 data in UK?
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Posted: 2009-10-14 12:54:00
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@ MSYPOURS:
They're getting clever here by 'watering down'/disguising the costs, by creating attractive deals if you top up a certain amount each month, usually £15-£20 a month (why not just get a contract then...
), then charging daily rates instead of per MB, combining with sms bundles, etc etc. However, if one doesn't opt for these 'bundles' , the cheapest is ASDA Mobile ( ASDA is a huge supermarket chainstore that is owned by America's Wal-Mart group). They use Vodafone's roaming.
http://www.asda-mobile.com/compare/
ASDA Mobile charge 20p (approx R2.60) per MB, but then you get more established networks like O2 who charge a whopping £3 (approx R40!) per MB if you don't take one of the bundle options! Vodafone charge £2 per MB, etc.
Have a look at the comparitive network call charges in the link above too, taking into account the current exchange rate.
Yes, the 2 countries have differences in their cellphone markets etc etc, but it still makes for interesting comparisons.
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Posted: 2009-10-14 13:46:06
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MSYPOURS is right guyz, The big guy Mr. JZ has commissioned ICASA to look into the issue of high cellphone pricing. For more info go to >
http://www.buanews.gov.za/news/09/09101409051001
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Posted: 2009-10-14 14:34:46
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@MSYPOURS
Call charges are not going down per se, it is the 'interconnection charge' (when calling another network other than yours, ie, Vodacom to MTN or Cell C and vice versa) that we pay for. It is currently R1.25 and the government (ICASA) wants it to be 60 cents.
@GUCCI
Congratulations on being voted best African member.
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Posted: 2009-10-14 14:43:49
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I wish our prices would come down, but its unlikely. The current prices is high,but people are paying them, so the networks got no reason to reduce rates
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Posted: 2009-10-14 16:25:03
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