Apple seeds iOS 4.3.5 (GSM) and iOS 4.2.1 (CDMA)

After recently releasing iOS 45.3..4 in a hurry to patch up the JailbreakMe hack, Apple has again released a quick upgrade for all iDevices on GSM and CDMA networks. The aim of this update is to fix certain security vulnerabilities as well as issues appearing with specific certificate validations. Apparently Apple’s engineers have find out that a malicious attacker with network privileges can gain or change data while in SSL sessions. The problems comes while handling the so called X. 509 certifications.

iSHSHit Cydia app upgraded to support latest iOS 4.3.4 (GSM) and iOS 4.2.9 (CDMA)

iSHSHit is an Cydia jailbreak app which enables you to save your devices SHSH blobs. It has been upgraded to support the latest iOS 4.3.4 and iOS 4.2.9. What is the function of iSHSHit? It will save the SHSH blobs to your device or somewhere else where you will store it and use it if you ever need to downgrade or upgrade your device firmware.

Apple stops signing iOS 4.3.3

Apple has just stopped signing iOS 4.3.3 and you wont be able to upgrade not restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to iOS 4.3.3. Apple has swiftly closed the importunity for restoring to this iOS version and you wont be able to restore your device to this firmware unless you have saved your devices SHSH blobs with TinyUmbrella or some other tool.

Apple seeds iOS upgrade: iOS 4.3.4 now available

Apple has just seeded the latest release of iOS 4.3.4 in order to patch the security hole used woth JailbreakMe exploit by Comex. If you a frequent reader on our blog you will know that Comex developed the JailbreakMe solution for jailbreaking iOS 4.3.3 and what is most important it works for iPad 2. Until now of course.

So if you need an jailbreak be advised: do NOT upgrade! If you still chose to upgrade, you should be careful and first save the SHSH blobs on your device, so you can downgrade the iOS if something goes wrong for you. You can save SHSH with TinyUmbrella and other tools. Here are instructions for saving SHSH blobs.

iOS 5 introduces wireless firmware upgrade for iPhone

Apple has for long time planed to upgrade it’s iOS devices to be PC free. Finally it seems that they have made a significant step in this direction with the new iOS 5. According to some developers which have discovered this through the iOS 5 Software Development Kit (SDK), iOS 5 is meant to offer wireless iOS upgrades through 3G connections. But not everything is completely clear regarding this feature. It seems that not all kind of upgrades will be able through 3G networks. Most likely, smaller firmware upgrades will be available through 3G connections while mayor ones will probably need to be downloaded through your Wi-fi connection.

iPhone 3GS wont be upgraded to iOS 5?

As the the WWDC comes closer we hear more and more rumors, This time a well known and reputable mobile phone blog in Russia has caused a new wave of rumors. They have said that they have inside confirmation that iPhone 3GS wont be eligible for the next iOS 5. This is what the main editor of this blog said in his Twitter stream: “ iPhone 3GS wont be compatible with the next iOS 5. iPhone 4 will be upgradeable. “

Apple releases upgrade for the Apple TV iOS

Apple has released a new upgrade for their popular A4 powered Apple TV. If you decide to upgrade the firmware on your device you can do so by navigating to Settings - General – Update and afterwards just follow the instructions.

This update is improving on variety of less important issues. This upgrade is considered as a small upgrade but inside Apple it is considered as the upgrade to iOS 4.3. Here is the list of fixes which are included with this upgrade.

Apple testing iOS 5

Apple is busy working on a new release of iOS 5 which should introduce some really interesting new features which will make all iOS developers eager to produce more impressive and better apps. One of the new things which will come with iOS 5 should be a completely new system for notifications. Many rumors indicate that Apple is already testing this on wide range of devices.

iOS 5 comes with a new firmware upgrading system?


WWDC will most likely be the time and place where Apple will showcase the new iOS 5 and some of the rumors are predicting interesting new features like a new firmware upgrading system. Currently the usual way of upgrading the iOS is time consuming and somewhat complex especially to newbie iOS users. In order to upgrade you have to backup your device, download the new upgrade which can be an up to 600 Mb download and restore your device. It is not very convenient especially if compared with Android updates which are done over the air. Your smartphone just notifies you that a new upgrade is available and you can upgrade instantly without your computer or iTunes. Moreover you wont need to download 600Mb or more of data but instead only small, incremental patches. Apple is currently negotiating with network carriers in US, notably with Verizon in order to bring over the air upgrade to iOS users. Over the air upgrades could certainly simplify firmware upgrading and improve overall user experience.

Apple to roll out a new version of iOS 4.3.3 in two weeks

According top our sources Apple is busy finalizing the update to iOS. This update will fix the iPhone tracking issue which has enraged many iPhone users and caused Congressional hearings of Apple and Google.

So here are some of the features of the new iOS version:

1. Tracking data wont be copied to your computer during your regular iTunes sync.
2. Location tracking database will be reduced in size.
3. Battery life increase.
4. Automatic deletion of the consolidated.db database where the location tracking is saved if you turn of Location Services on your iPhone.
5. Other fixes for less important iOS bugs.