Месец февруари 2013

"Evad3rs", a new team including some of the top iOS jailbreak authors, has just released Evasi0n, a brand-new jailbreak for iOS 6.x. The release marks the first time users have been able to deploy an untethered jailbreak on the iPhone 5.

Evasi0n is available for OS X, Windows, and Linux and provides a quick method for users to jailbreak their devices to make use of unauthorized like themes, tweaks, and apps from sources other than the App Store.

As an untethered jailbreak, users only need to apply the Evasi0n jailbreak once, making for a seamless user experience. Tethered jailbreaks requires users to have their devices connected to a computer each time they restart.

One of the fastest-spreading stories of the weekend has been a strange OS X Mountain Lion bug that can crash almost any Mac app running any version of OS X 10.8, reported on Open Radar.

The initial bug report stated that typing 'File:///' (without the quotes) into almost any app causes the app to crash.

Follow-up testing has shown that the final character needn't be a forward-slash, with almost any character after 'File://' triggering the bug. The issue is also speed-dependent: leaving a brief pause between typing // and the next character will prevent the crash from occurring.

More embarrassingly still for Apple, filing a crash report causes both Crash Reporter and the Console apps to crash. The Console crash can only be cured by running a terminal command:

sudo sed -i -e 's@File:///@F i l e : / / /@g' /var/log/system.log

The Next Web has a detailed analysis of the issue, noting that it is related to Apple's Data Detectors feature for automatically recognizing dates, locations and other information in text for addition to Address Book or Calendar entries.

While it is rather surprising that the issue took so long to receive publicity, Apple is now likely to include a fix for the problem sooner rather than later. It is, however, unknown whether Apple will squeeze a fix into the upcoming OS X 10.8.3 that has been in developer testing for over two months.

Several clues surfacing in recent days have hinted that Apple's iWork and iLife suites may be undergoing substantial redevelopment.

Late last week, Apple Bitch noticed two new job listings for senior software engineers for the company's iLife team, with the descriptions emphasizing a desire to "re-imagine how user interfaces should be built and work". MacNN followed up with its own reporting pointing to a number of other job postings for both the iLife and iWork teams suggesting that Apple is making significant additions to its teams.

Apple has recently added several job postings that explicitly reference the iLife team or the suite itself, including requests for an engineer in the iLife Frameworks QA department; a QA engineer to help test new features in iPhoto (that requires a "passion" for digital photography); a Senior User Interface Designer for iWork, and two Senior Software Engineer positions that explicitly reference working on the user interface of iLife.

Apple's iWork productivity suite, which includes Pages, Numbers and Keynote, last received minor updates in December, while the last major update came over four years ago. iLife represents Apple's consumer apps (iPhoto, GarageBand and iMovie) and saw its last major update in October 2010.

Apple has also been active in the area of document management and the cloud, acquiring 18 patents addressing information management from Maya-Systems.

a file sorting system that can reorganize according to time, category, or a common theme -- such as a work project -- and sync with cloud servers and other users

New senior hires and patent acquisition may point to a major redevelopment of the software, but as new hires are typically done early in the development cycle, it may be some time before the fruits of such work are released to the public.

It is also likely that the new versions of iLife and iWork would lose the skeuomorphisms - emulation of real-life objects and materials like desk calendars, leather and wood. There have long been tensions within Apple over this approach, but with skeuomorphism proponent Scott Forstall being forced out of Apple and Jonathan Ive having now assumed responsibility for Human Interface aspects of software as well as hardware design, a new design direction for Apple's software may be in progress.

Lavalier: When I first heard the word I though it was a kind of horseback warrior who would also come soap your back when you were showering, but it turned out to be a handy clip-on remote mic. And now Rode (or RØDE, as it somewhat annoyingly insists on being called) has a lavalier mic which works with your iOS device. It’s called the smartLav, and it doubles as a self-cleaning toilet (kidding!)

The SmartLav hooks into the iPhone’s (or other iDevice’s) headphone jack and sucks sound waves in through a little omni-directional bubble on the other end. Clip this to your lapel or collar with the included mounting clip, and minimize popping plosives with the foam pop shield.

The mic can record straight into apps like GarageBand, or you can use Rode’s own Rec app, which will also let you share straight to SoundCloud or Dropbox.

Want one? It’ll be just $60 when it goes on sale, any time now. That’s cheap enough that you can mic up every member of the cast of your lame Star Wars remake. What’s that? It’s not lame? I’m sorry – I mistook you for George Lucas for a moment…

Source: RØDE

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This year’s MacWorld | iWorld show wrapped up this weekend in San Francisco, and to wrap up our coverage of all of the gadgets and accessories shown off at the show, here’s a little compilation of Cult Of Mac’s video coverage of the event.

Which product from the show was your favorite? Tell us in the comments.

The XPrintServer

Our coverage this year started out with a look at the XPrintServer, a little device that you can attach to your network to make any printer compatible with AirPrint.

ScanSnap iX500

The ScanSnap iX500 is a quick little scanner that in addition to easily handling multiple pages at once can directly output your scans to an iOS device.

CamRanger

The CamRanger is a dongle for your DSLR that works in conjunction with your iPad or Mac to turn your device into a wireless remote for your camera.

Adonit Jot Touch

Perhaps one of the most unique styluses on the market, the Adonit Jot Touch features palm rejection technology to prevent spurious input on your iPad’s screen.

The LUMOback Sensor

Although you may not think of good posture as being critical to your health, it does have benefits, and the LUMOback sensor can help you to keep your posture in check.

The BowBlade

What can only be described as a combination gaming device-exercise machine, The BowBlade transforms your iPhone into a bow and arrow style gaming contraption.

Belkin Thunderstorm Handheld Home Theater

Since the speakers in the iPad aren’t all that great, an external audio source is nice to have when using the device for long periods of time. Belkin’s new speaker case for the iPad gives you just that.

Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock

Belkin’s new Thunderbolt Express Dock connects to your MacBook via Thunderbolt to give you eight additional ports to work with on your machine.

The Transporter

If you like the idea of easily accessible files, but hate storing them in the cloud, the Transporter provides just the storage solution you need.

The CameraMator

The iPad’s large screen is great for viewing photos, and that’s exactly what you can do with the CameraMator. This device connects to your DSLR to relay photos you’ve take right to your iPad.

The Double

Perhaps the most interesting product at Macworld, the Double is wheels for your iPad, allowing you to remotely navigate around from anywhere in the world.

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Apple introduced App Store Short Links a few days ago, giving developers a way to promote their apps with easy to remember App Store URLs.

Provide a simple way for users to find your apps with easy-to-remember App Store Short Links. Using an AppStore.com URL that includes your app or company name, you can create links to a single app or all of your apps. These links are accessible worldwide and will automatically direct users to their country's respective App Store or Mac App Store.

As noted by CNET, the feature made its public debut during a Super Bowl commercial for the upcoming movie Star Trek: Into Darkness.

At the end of the commercial, there is a promotion for the film's companion app, directing viewers to AppStore.com/StarTrekApp. This link takes users to the app page in the App Store, functioning in the same way as the traditional itunes.apple.com link.

According to Apple's Developer notes, the vanity URLs will be assigned to apps when they are submitted to the iTunes App Store or the Mac App Store.

As Apple points out, the shortened links are ideal for developers who want to share an app in a print ad, a TV or radio spot, an app trailer, or on a billboard.

The simple domain names can be directed towards individual apps or all of the apps a company produces. In demand names that result in naming conflicts will result in a search page, so Apple is encouraging developers to create unique names for apps to prevent future problems.

Though Apple has held the AppStore.com domain since shortly after the App Store debuted in 2008, the custom URLs mark the first time that Apple has put the domain to use.

Shipping times for the iPad mini have been slowly improving over the last few weeks, and customers ordering from the U.S. online Apple Store can now expect to have their tablets shipped within 1–3 business days.

European stores are also experiencing improved shipping dates, with a new lead time of 3–5 business days. Last week, European Apple Stores were listing a two week wait for an iPad mini. Other worldwide Apple Stores list shipping times of 3–5 business days.

Rumors in late 2012 revealed supply constraints were leading to restricted quantities of iPad minis, which was later confirmed by Apple during its first quarter conference call.

According to Apple executives, the Cupertino-based company expects to achieve supply/demand balance on the iPad mini by the end of the March quarter.

Sunday isn’t ‘Funday’ this time around.

Despite rampant speculation that the official iOS 6.1 untethered jailbreak would be released on Sunday, February 3rd, it won’t actually be made available to the public until Monday, February 4th. The jailbreak is called Evasi0n, and it will be compatible with all iOS devices capable of running iOS 6.0-6.1. including the iPhone 5 and iPad mini.

The Evad3rs, a group of four hackers who have developed past jailbreaks, have been testing compatibility with different devices and iOS versions over the past few days. Compatibility tests have been successful, and the jailbreak is complete and nearly ready for public release.

Before you jailbreak your iOS device tomorrow, make sure to follow our guide on how to prepare. We’ll let you know as soon as the iOS 6.1 jailbreak drops. It’s only a matter of hours away!

Source: Evasi0n.com

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The show floor at Macworld typically houses a familiar array of gadgets and accessories. There’s plenty of cases, docks, and attachments for your iPhone and iPad that are all essentially the same. Perhaps the most unique product at Macworld, however, is the Double, which Double Robotics describes as “wheels for you iPad.”

The Double is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. At first glance, it almost looks like an iPad mounted on a Segway, but it’s much more than that. You can control the Double from anywhere in the world as long as you have an internet connection.

Since the iPad is great for video conferencing, the Double lets you communicate from anywhere by simply accessing the unit of choice. With onscreen controls, you can navigate using the Double from an app or a web browser. Double Robotics says that the device is great for businesses, where employees can’t always be on location.

In addition, they predict that the device could be useful for schools and museums, allowing for flexibility and accessibility in schedules. The Double isn’t really intended for home use, as it comes in at $1999, but as the technology continues to improve in the future, I would expect these prices to drop.

You can pre-order the Double now.

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The iPad’s large, beautiful screen has always been attractive for photography applications, and as the device becomes more and more powerful, developers and hardware vendors alike are taking advantage of all the iPad has to offer.

The latest device to do so, the CameraMator, lets you wirelessly transfer photos from your Canon or Nikon DSLR directly to your iPad or MacBook. It’s almost like magic.

The CameraMator is similar in many ways to the CamRanger, another remote DSLR product we found this year at Macworld. Essentially, the CameraMator can perform basic camera functions and act like a remote for your DSLR. Its headline feature, though, is the ability to view the photos you take almost in real time on the big screen without wires.

The device itself mounts right on the top of your camera, so that you don’t have cables and boxes dangling all over the place to take care of. The CameraMator retails for $299, and you can purchase it here now.

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