Apple to Patch Latest Jailbreak Hole in Upcoming Software Update

Earlier this week, the browser-based JailbreakMe.com solution went live once again, bringing a simple new method to jailbreak a number of iOS devices including the iPad 2. The tool has proven popular, with over one million users already having taken advantage of it.


Similar to earlier browser-based jailbreak mechanisms, the latest version takes advantage of a flaw in the way Safari handles PDF files, a vulnerability that could also be exploited by malicious parties. Consequently, it had been expected that Apple would move relatively quickly to patch the hole once it was revealed by the jailbreak procedure.

According to the Associated Press, Apple has indeed confirmed that it will be patching the hole in a future software update, but declined to provide a timeframe for the release of the update.

Apple Inc. spokeswoman Bethan Lloyd said Thursday the company is "aware of this reported issue and developing a fix that will be available to customers in an upcoming software update."

She declined to specify when the update would be available.

Apple's statement comes after Germany's information technology security agency issued an explicit warning about the "critical weaknesses" in iOS that could result in malware being deployed through infected PDF files.

Fully aware of the potential implications of malware authors exploiting the hole, the jailbreak community has already developed a fix for the issue, which was released into the Cydia Store for jailbroken devices alongside the new technique. Users who have jailbroken their devices, even through the new JailbreakMe.com technique, can thus patch the vulnerability, while non-jailbroken devices will have to wait for Apple's solution to be released.


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Source: http://www.macrumors.com/2011/07/07/apple-to-patch-latest-jailbreak-hole-in-upcoming-software-update/

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DealNN roundup: refurb. 1.4GHz MacBook Air, only $829

Today's deals from DealNN include price breaks on MacBook Airs, iMacs, and more. Apple's online store is currently offering the a wide range of discounts on MacBook Air and iMac computers, however the refurb. 1.4GHz MacBook Air with 11.6-inch widescreen display, built-in camera, NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor, 2GB of RAM, and 64GB Flash drive is being featured at DealNN. This particular MacBook Air has been reduced to $829 in price, and offers savings of up to $170....

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iPad 2 ship times shrink to 3-5 days

Apple gave clues its iPad 2 supply was finally catching up to demand Friday after shrinking the shipping lead times at the online Apple Store to three to five days. The faster delivery applies to all 3G and Wi-Fi models. Shipping times on the tablets had been at one to two weeks since mid-April....

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OS X Lion launch likely next week, new MacBook Air to follow

AppleInsider and 9to5 Mac have both received word that Apple is planning an "overnight" on July 13 in its retail stores. Such retail events usually precede major product launches, with store displays being refreshed and managers being trained on the new products. Following the July 13 store refresh, OS X Lion is expected to be released to the general public on July 14.

According to AppleInsider, Apple's retail stores will also be upgrading the RAM in several display units to ensure that Lion demoes smoothly on them. Their source also claims some customers will be invited to come to the Apple Store and download OS X Lion there so they can get on-site coaching on Lion's new features.

The sites also claim the long-awaited MacBook Air refresh will take place soon after Lion's release to the general public, possibly as soon as a week later. AppleInsider had previously reported that the new hardware was ready to go some time ago, but Apple decided to freeze new hardware shipments for the time being so all new Macs could ship with OS X Lion pre-installed.

OS X Lion will be US$29.99 and exclusively available from the Mac App Store. The current developer-accessible version is GM Seed 1.

OS X Lion launch likely next week, new MacBook Air to follow originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Report: Verizon already accounts for nearly one-third of U.S. iPhone 4s

Verizon's early success with the iPhone 4 seems quite impressive, according to recent findings shared with us by app analytics firm Localytics. The company discovered that of all traffic through its clients' applications on iPhone 4 devices in July, 32 percent came from Verizon.

Source: http://gigaom.com/apple/report-verizon-already-accounts-for-nearly-one-third-of-u-s-iphone-4s/

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Hands on with Amazon Cloud Player for iPad

Amazon's online music storage and streaming service sounds great on Android devices or a desktop browser. Apple devices have been left in the cold until now however: here's a first look at Amazon's Cloud Player for the iPad's browser, which despite a few shortcomings, shows promise.

Source: http://gigaom.com/mobile/hands-on-with-amazon-cloud-player-for-ipad/

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