iPhone dev camp hackathon video

" click image to download the half hour video "

Have a peek at some new iPhone-specific applications during "iPhone developer camp and hackathon" video. It's a pretty long video (almost half an hour!) so if you have buffering problems, you may want to download the MP4 file directly from the Mercury News site.

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iPhone hacking update report

The group at iPhone Dev Wiki have released a proof of concept activation program for the iPhone that works with a valid token (deactivation works with any token). "unactivated" (pristine) iPhones can be activated with this spoofing code. Releasing this code under the GPL today this evening, for the Mac, as a universal binary. Download here [http://lpahome.com/iPhone/tool.zip/] . You can absolutely use the iPhone for iPod and Wifi with this patch.

Jon Lech Johansen has published a patch for iTunes that works similarly. His work (based off his own token) "spoofs" the activation directly. You can read about it here[http://nanocr.eu/2007/07/03/iphone-without-att/] (mirror: http://files.photojerk.com/iphone/).

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Progress updates:
• iPhone Dir: The directory structure of the OS for the iPhone has been successfully extracted and can be found under SystemFileAndDirectoryList.
• DMG: Has been successfully unencrypted and unpacked.
• Unlocking: Groups are attempting to access the serial side of the radio to issue an unlocking code that will work.
• Services: Attempting to get SSH running on the iPhone.
• Restore process: This is tightly involved with the other efforts and is being worked on.
• Custom applications: Still unknown. It was thought that the iPhone might only run signed code, but it seems that this is not the case.

Focus area now:
• Focused at the moment on gaining access to the phone and issuing commands to the radio. They have identified the relevant unlock commands but have no way of issuing them to the radio or of testing the veracity of generator for unlocking.
• Several team members are trying to start services on the phone. SSH is a notable priority. Additional crew diving into the restore process, since this will be necessary to understand just how applications are deployed and whether or not, user-created applications on the iPhone outside of the AJAX applications Apple has seen fit to allow.
• A group attempting to understand in-depth the role of usbmuxd because it may be related to communication with the radio/baseband of the phone (which would lead to unlocking). The additional help should lead us to be able to adopt a "divide and conquer" approach.

[IRC - hack the iphone chat - #iphone @ irc.osx86.hu]
[http://hackint0sh.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=123]

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MacOSX Sketchfighter game download

Really need a distraction from my late nights. So to stay fresh in mind and spirit, I found this classic Mac 2D spaceship game with stunning art direction that depicts sketches. The game even features multi player over the internet. Cool or what... Download Sketchfighter here.

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iPhone in the nude!

" more iPhone nude photos "

Within hours after Apple iPhone went on sale, it has already been cracked open, disassembled and thoroughly analyzed. No surprises inside the case, but if you are into 'techno porn' and wanted to peep the iPhone getting undressed here. (Note: ‘live stream’ link, so it might die in the next few days). The people at PowerBook Medic are putting up a site offering accessories, replacement parts and a "free take-apart manual".

More undressing picture being done by thinksecret.com. Or download a package named ‘iPlayboy’ for the popular, sexy Playboy playmates. This 76MB package includes wallpapers, photos, video and a music track. All the images are non-nude. But they look GREAT anyway!

Samples can be found on there site, for direct download link to iPlayboy.

Quick overview of the basics:
• The iPhone is 4.5x2.4x0.5", and weighs 4.8 ounces (0.3 pounds). For reference, 18 iPhones weigh the same as 1 MacBook Pro.
• The display is 3.5" diagonal, 480x320 resolution. That's 153,600 pixels, or 12% as many as a 15" MacBook Pro.
• The iPhone supports four major different wireless protocols: Quad-band GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), 802.11b/g WiFi, EDGE, and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR.
• The iPhone has a 2 Megapixel camera.
• It also has H.264 video decoding, most likely in hardware.
• Huge 3.7 V Li-Ion Polymer battery with Apple model # 616-0290 L1S1376APPC.
• Touch screen control processor. Model numbers: S6087P1, GN03325, 2076A00R, and 1YFZASB3
• The chip on the bottom center that looks blank, actually has this text: MARVELL, W8686B13, 702AUUP. This is Marvell's 802.11b/g 18.4mm2 chip.
• Skyworks GSM/Edge Power amplifier (SKY77340)
• The silver chip to the left of the Skyworks chip reads CSR 41814 3A06U K715FB. This is a CSR BlueCore4-ROM WLCSP single chip radio and baseband IC for Bluetooth 2+EDR.
• The chip covered by the white sticker, has the part numbers 338S0289 and 8G60710 on it. EETimes claims this is an Infineon M1817A11.
• The chip with the blue dot on it is rumored to be an Intel 32 MB NOR flash chip. Part numbers 1030W0YTQ2, 5716A673, and Z717074A.
• The chip in the lower right reads 338S 0297 G0719, EL629058S03. Some claim this is an Apple-branded chip, but it's purpose is currently unknown.
• The chip in the lower left is an Infineon PMB8876 S-Gold 2 multimedia engine. Part numbers: 337S3235, 60708, and EL629058S03.
• The chip above the ARM is a Wolfson audio chip. Part numbers WM8758BG and 73AFMN5.
• Samsung manufactured Apple ARM chip. Numbers: 339S0030ARM, 8900B 0719, NOD4BZ02, K4X1G153PC-XGC3, ECC457Q3 716. The processor is likely stacked on the SDRAM, which looks to be 512 MB. This chip could have H.264 and MP3 hardware decoding built in. (what can we do with this baby?)
• The chip underneath the ARM is a Linear Technology 4066 USB Power Li-Ion Battery Charger, which Apple uses in the iPods as well.
• Samsung flash memory chip. BG means 32 Gigabits, the 1 means double that, so that's 64 Gigabits of storage, or 8 Gigabytes. (K9HBG08U1M)
• The phone had about 16 screws in total.

Hacking Iphone (unlocking Info):
• AT&T is the exclusive wireless carrier for iPhone in the US." Apple's iPhone Q&A - you can put in another SIM card, though it won't work. This is good, because it means the lock is somewhere in firmware - the AT&T SIM isn't physically welded or glued into the unit.
• Hackers will first need some sort of hardware or software solution to get at the phone's internal file system, then will need to disassemble key files and figure out what data to change.
• Now, it will probably take a week to unlock the iPhone.
• Anybody wanted to get under the hood of iPhone OS System, firmware can be downloaded here.
• Apple Iphone hackers changing info here at iPhone Dev Wiki (There admin advise not to link directly here, you can reach them on there 'IRC channel' at <'#iphone on irc.osx86.hu >)hackint0sh.org, howardforums.com and other underground hackers site, I won't be surprise if some Mac hackers had already done it in matter of days.

iPhone Appz Development link:
• iPhoneDevCamp (upcoming gathering, inspired by BarCamp, SuperHappyDevHouse, and MacHack...this is a great gathering to swap info with the best infotect & security industry people)
• EnumIt
• iPhone 3rd-party app support (Innovative New Way to Create Applications for iPhone)

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hello iPhone

" unboxing [ via Engadget ] "
more photos from Engadget Gallery

" integrated Google's geographical mapping service [ via Engadget ] "
more photos from Engadget Gallery

" iPhone Activation and Sync [ via Engadget ] "
more photos from Engadget Gallery

FOR MORE ARTICLES, PHOTOS & VIDEOS -> iPhone

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Apple iPhone hacking start today!

As coverage of the iPhone release today on Friday June 29 reaches boiling point, web applications providers are frantically pumping out versions of their applications for the iPhone. Meanwhile hackers are itching to begin probing the upcoming iPhone for security weaknesses and unlocking the device for 3rd party extensions and hacking applications. Hackers also interested on the type of processor that Apple chose to power the new device and what kind of assembly language "shellcode" might work on this chip. I have doubts about a mobile device being based on x86 chip. For me, I'm interested in exploiting areas for Bonjour services, WiFi & unlocking the device so that I can use it with any of my local GSM carriers.

" ahhh...fresh out of the box, get my tools and rip this baby open " 

[sic: the first happy owner of the new iPhone from a satirical pseudo-site]

Read here to understand why Apple locked all third party developers out. For iPhone hot topic on the Dailydave discussion list, a widely read forum on security research. Or you can 'iPhonized' your PDA with this mode hacks. If you are looking for a way to see how your web creations will look on iPhone? Look no further... iPhoney gives you a pixel-accurate web browsing environment - powered by Safari - that you can use when developing web sites for iPhone. It's the perfect 320x480 pixel canvas for your iPhone development. And it's free. Watch this space, I will be highlighting more future iPhone Hacks & Tricks.

" if anyone can't wait to have theirs.. there's a pdf to download for fun,
cut-it-out and glue them together, download file here "

For mine, I will wait and buy the second-generation iPhone coming out this fall.

Checkout this 3rd party application and listing:
• www.etelos.com
• www.clippz.com
• iPhone Application List

More info on iPhone features: via [ www.thinksecret.com ]

• RSS reader
Apple has developed a web app at reader.mac.com that will bring RSS feeds to the iPhone. Users will be able to add the addresses of news feeds and check on headlines through the Apple-designed RSS aggregator.

• Custom ringtones
Custom ringtones will not be officially supported when the iPhone launches this week.

• SIM card tray
As has been previously disclosed, the iPhone's SIM card tray is located at the very top of the device and can be removed using a paper clip. iPhone owners will be able to use any AT&T SIM card in the tray, though the card will need to be activated through iTunes before using. Apple will recommend that customers use the SIM card that will ship with the iPhone.

• iCal integration
iPhone owners will be able to use the device to view multiple calendars synchronized from iCal. However, any events created on the iPhone will be added only to a single calendar. (Changes made to existing events will remain in their assigned calendar.) To add an event to another calendar, users will have to move the event on the desktop.

• iTunes 7.3
Apple has disclosed that the iPhone will require iTunes 7.3. While the update won't contain any significant Mac functionality, it will include Sync Services and Mobile Device Syncing on the Windows side.

• Operating System size
When formatted, the 8GB iPhone will have about 7.24GB of free space. The device's OS will take up about 300MB. Updated: In an effort to clarify where the "other" 440MB of space goes if an 8GB iPhone is left with 7.26GB, it is important to remember that Apple defines 1GB as 1,000,000,000 bytes, as most disk manufacturers do. Operating systems, the iPhone's included, correctly define 1GB as 1,073,741,824 bytes. Thus, an "8GB" iPhone really only has "about" 7.5GB of usable space. The OS occupies "about" 300MB, leaving an 8GB iPhone with 7.24GB of free space.

• Using EDGE during phone calls
Sending an email or using Safari over the EDGE network will not be available while making a phone call; if you send an email, it won't send until after the call has ended. Such applications can, however, take advantage of Wi-Fi networking to use the Internet while placing a call.

• Antenna
The iPhone's antenna is located in the back part of the phone at the bottom, where the unit is colored black.

• Conference call
As previously noted in reviews, the iPhone's conference call feature holds up to six callers, including yourself. You will also be able to talk privately with an individual member of the conference while the other four are on hold; during this time, the other four can still talk to each other.

• Copy and paste
Published reviews have correctly reported that you will not be able to copy and paste on the iPhone. However, notes can automatically be sent from the Notes application to Mail.

Meanwhile, sources have disclosed that Apple's miniscule Bluetooth headset will sell for $129, while a deluxe dock that includes a built-in port for charging the headset alongside the iPhone will set you back another $49.

For iPhone buyers who want all the fixings, that brings the total out of pocket cost to about $777, plus tax, if one picks up the 8GB model.

In addition to the improved dock, the $49 deluxe dock will include a special travel iPhone connector cable that includes a port for charging the Bluetooth headset, so travelers will only need to tote one cable to charge both devices.

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anticipated iPhone features launching Friday, June 29 2007, US

" image grab from theonion.com,
Iphone will be a great hit because of
Apple superb software application far above the rest "

The Onion had some pretty reliable sources inside Apple that gives us their interesting take on the iPhone’s most anticipated features...For more info, you can also read thinksecret.com.

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how to hide from malaysian internet-police task force

" the recent spat in our Malaysia blog sphere,
click here for real picture of uncle monsterball "

A task force will be formed to study the need to regulate Internet sites with pornographic and seditious content...

The websites to be monitored are those which contain pornographic material and those, including blogs, which carry seditious material.

"These include blogs which post inflammatory content against other races or religions and not just blogs on politics or those which criticise the government," a source said.

for further reading from NST story here or from Rocky's Bru and Nuraina A Samad's 3540 Jalan Sudin.

But you can't really control the internet, for the tech savvy in computer security...there's always a great way to stay Ultimate-Anonymity.

For anonymity, I would recommend:(please search & research my suggestion list on your own and don't email me on how to implement it, USE THIS INFORMATION AT YOUR OWN RISK! (See Disclaimer)

1. Spoofmac or something to change your network card MAC address (this is important on public networks)

2. Use a public network that lots of other people use (like a large university library. All those kids are probably downloading music anyways.)

3. Have a firewall up and run little snitch (Use netbarrier for a firewall--there's a pretty good configuration file for it floating around somewhere)

4. Use TOR for web browsing and other applications which support it (azureus and limewire maybe). TOR on firefox is amazingly easy to set up. There is absolutely no reason not to use it

5. Use MUTE for P2P (it is probably more anonymous than limewire through TOR)

6. Don't use P2P at all if you are paranoid... wired or KDX through TOR on a public network is probably about as safe as you can get.

7. And finally (and this is pretty basic web advice) DON'T GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION! Delete cookies, etc. Don't use you're real name. Don't check your email while you 'stayed anon'. Don't be talking on AIM. Your personal activities(email, etc.)should occur separately in space and time from your 'stayed anon' activities. When you check your email you should be
a) in a different place
b) at a different time
c) on a different network
d) with a different ip address and
e) with a different MAC address. That way, the network admin won't be able to associate the person who 'stayed anon' with the person who was checking their personal email account.

Things which I do not recommend:

1. JAP (its security is compromised)

2. netshade (iI have heard it is not secure. and its slow. However, if you set it to only use proxies outside of your country, the local authorities can't force them to say what you are doing)

3. IP block lists like peer vangaurd (Authorities can use TOR just as easily as you can, and they probably do. IP block lists block a ton of legit sites, and give you a false sense of security.)

4. Acting suspicious (don't be the only person in the library, at night, after hours, 'stayed anon' in full view of the door. Find large groups of people and blend in with the crowd.)

5. not having fun. (because that's what its all about, right?)

If you are running limewire or bittorrent through TOR on a public network using a fake MAC address, you are probably pretty safe. P2P at home is probably a pretty bad idea though.

Disclaimer:
Finally, know the limitations of the security you use. Know how it works, and how it can be compromised. (For example, how could police find out who you are, even if you were using something like TOR or MUTE?) If you are doing anything ILLEGAL, in time..the security expert and the police will know your true identity, so BEWARE!!!

To secure your Mac from intruders/hackers,
please click here.

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apple Safari for windows and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

" Steve unveiling Safari for Windows at WWDC 2007 Keynote Speech yesterday "

Safari will run on Windows, but I wondered why??? I understand iTunes runs on Windows to sell more iPods.

I'm pretty sure Google is the default search engine on Safari for Windows. Every time a search is performed and a sponsored link is clicked Apple makes money. If they can capture just a few percents of the Windows browser market share they will make tons of money just like Firefox and Opera does.

Great for Apple. Great for Windows users. Great for web developers.
Thanks Mac Rumors Live for the info and image.

So, if you're on Windows go ahead download the public beta of Safari4W: www.apple.com/safari
For me, I just installed Safari 3 public beta (Mac). It is noticeably faster which is amazing considering how fast Safari already was. I must add that the new search is quite cool! The only downside so far, is that I can't share files with Rapidshare premium account.

Info: http://www.apple.com/safari/
Download: http://www.apple.com/safari/download/

" Steve demo'd Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard almost the same things that he did at Macworld earlier this year.. at WWDC 2007 Keynote Speech yesterday "

After WWDC 2007 Apple Keynote Speech, I'm left a bit disappointed and wondering if Apple is taking iPhone over their head? Sorry but I'm missing out some of Apple's "Top Secret" features in Leopard. Part from a new Finder, new Desktop, new Quick Look and Bootcamp built inside.. I'm wondering what are the other "Top Secret" features? Steve demo'd almost the same things that he did at Macworld earlier this year..So far Leopard hasn't blowed me away, a part from Time machine..

You guys must be thinking that I'm just complaining about Leopard, but here's some features that I do like and look forward to, although they seem little compared to Spotlight, Dashboard etc. I might make a big mistake as Apple might be lurking in the dark with the really big features, there are almost 300+ new features in Leopard, but why did they not demo'd those at WWDC?

Time Machine
New Desktop
New Finder
DVD Player
All windows uses a single, consistent appearance.
What are your thoughts of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard so far? Please feel free comment..

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bye-bye FreeHand, hello Illustrator

I started using Freehand at version one and still use it to this day on my Macintosh Color Classic back home in SG. So when I got the news from Macworld this morning, it sort of made me sad. Good-bye FreeHand... It's been a blast, as I tearfully drag your beautiful, turquoise icon from my dock... and "poof". I'll be switching to using Illustrator now after installing Adobe CS3 Web Premium. More info on switching from Freehand to Illustrator available here: http://blogs.adobe.com/jnack/2007/05/freehand_no_lon.html

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cool stopwatch widget for editors

This is a simply cool and useful widget for those working on TV and radio scripts on their Macs. Click the image to download the widget with features like 60, 30 and 15 seconds countdown and tips for improving your scripts and readouts. Download this and give it a try, I use it sometime for my work...yay.

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boxcloud, my easy way to share files with clients

As designer, videographer and what-not, I'm stuck dealing with larger file sizes to send quickly to clients. Using my webserver storage required me to use my valuable time to upload my file to them before someone else could download it.

But using BoxCloud is different, because you host the file on your own hard drive and share it through a small application on your computer. Not only does this offer a bit more security, but it gives you more control over what is shared, to whom, and how it is accessed. BoxCloud is Mac- and Windows-friendly, perfect for those non-techie client types. I am happy with my little 'boxcloud'.

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democracy player, freedom to watch tv

" i will publish my channel public, really soon "

I have been supporting Participatory Culture Foundation that makes the Democracy Internet TV platform since their beta days. Democracy is a free and open way to watch, share, and broadcast video on the internet. They just released Democracy Player version 0.9.5. This is a major update, with lots of new features and an interface overhaul. This is da-killer-apz for free Internet TV. The apz is like iTunes for Internet TV, but without the DRM. You can pick from a huge menu or your favorite YouTube or Google Video keywords, and it will download a steady stream of programming with built-in BitTorrent.

Democracy uses VLC to play back video, it can view in QuickTime, WMV, or plain MPEG even DivX, or FLV, or whatever else . . . it just works. And because Democracy has BitTorrent, it's cheap and easy to publish your own Democracy channel -- the more popular your channel gets, the cheaper it is to serve and the faster your fans get your video. Download here and try this software. Democracy runs with equal ease on Linux, MacOS and Windows. It's solid, easy to use, and free.

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media container nonsensical experiment

A little bit of nonsensical experiment with 4x4 matrix video in real-time. Each cell is delayed by 1 frame greater than the previous cell. Uses the opening sequence from Repeater as it’s input. You need Flash version 6 or higher to see this video. download here

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