iPhone 3.1 may cause jailbreak problem

Apple is expected to release the iPhone 3.1 update either tomorrow or shortly after the event tomorrow. Of course as with every update, jailbreakers and people who unlock should be wary as Apple tries to nullify the process with each patch.

Here is the Dev Team’s reminder;

“If you update to Apple’s new software using the normal iTunes process, you will lose your ultrasn0w unlock. In fact you may lose it permanently, because for most people the baseband firmware cannot be reverted to a previous version (unlike the main application CPU firmware).”

The Dev Team usually posts a fresh hack within days if not hours of every new release so there is no need to fret. Still, don’t rush to download the new firmware right away.

Update:We apologize for the confusion this may have caused. To clarify, the Dev team has not said that you would lose your jailbreak only your Ultrasn0w unlock if you update the firmware by normal means through iTunes.

Source: TiPB

Dexter iPhone game out now

Marc Ecko Entertainment has released an iPhone game adaptation of TV show Dexter for £3.49.

It's based on the first series of the murderous drama, which follows police blood splatter analyst Dexter as he investigates by day and kills by night. Presented in impressive 3D, you control the eponymous character as he collects evidence at crime scenes before stalking his guilty prey when the sun goes down.

Michael C. Hall, star of the telly series, lends his Dexter vocals to the game, while show script writer Tim Schlattmann conjures an original storyline.

Sounds like quite a lot of effort has been put in, if the synopsis on the App Store gamepage is anything to go by.

See more information at http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/dexter-iphone-game-out-now

Jailbroken 3.1 for iPhone

In the recent release of iPhone 3.1 and features users will be updated, but be careful if you have jailbroken iPhone. IPhone 3.1 jailbroken will update the settings and let you escape from prison again if Dev Team hackers can come up with another way to escape from prison again

This means that if the iPhone 3.1 update do not apply to non-certified network to the destination are different hackers to exploit. Note: this can never be fixed and you may need AT & T as your carrier * shudder *, but there is no doubt that hackers use to have something ready by the end of the week.

So you want to update, if you can afford to go without your service provider for one week or two.

New iPhone application can alert for swine flu infection

Apple has introduced a new iPhone application, which enables users to track and report outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as H1N1 (swine flu), on the ground in real time.

The application called ”Outbreaks Near Me” has been created by researchers at Children’’s Hospital Boston in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab.

It uses the HealthMap technology, an online resource that collects, filters, maps and disseminates information about emerging infectious diseases, and provides a new, contextualised view of a user’’s specific location.

Via HealthMap, the new application pinpoints outbreaks that have been reported in the vicinity of the user, and offers the opportunity to search for additional outbreak information by location or disease.

”Outbreaks Near Me” has another additional functionality-the ability to set alerts that will notify a user on their device or by e-mail when new outbreaks are reported in their proximity, or if a user enters a new area of activity.

“We hope individuals will find the new app to be a useful source of outbreak information - locally, nationally, and globally,” said HealthMap co-founder Dr. John Brownstein.

He added: “As people are equipped with more knowledge and awareness of infectious disease, the hope is that they will become more involved and proactive about public health.”

The new application also features an option for users to submit an outbreak report.

This feature would enable individuals in cities and countries around the world to interact with the HealthMap team and participate in the public health surveillance process.

In fact, users can also click photos - of situations and scenarios of, and/or leading to, disease - with their iPhone and submit them to the HealthMap system for review and eventual posting as an alert on the worldwide map.

“This is grassroots, participatory epidemiology. In releasing this app we aim to empower citizens in the cause of public health, not only by providing ready access to real-time information, but also by encouraging them to contribute their own knowledge, expertise, and observations. In enabling participation in surveillance, we also expect to increase global coverage and identify outbreaks earlier,” said HealthMap co-founder Clark Freifeld. (ANI)

Apple claims “exploding” iPhones due to screen pressure.

Last week, reports surfaced that Apple was investigating reports of "exploding" iPhones, encouraged by the publicity the case of a French teenager who allegedly received eye injuries when the screen of his iPhone crushed.

AFP reported earlier this week that the additional requirements to explode iPhones had appeared that France and the official consumer affairs office had launched an investigation into reports.

Despite claims to the contrary by those who are affected by the bug, Apple claims that the incidents are not the result of a battery problem, but instead is caused by too much pressure on the screen of the iPhone's.

"To date, no confirmed cases of overheated batteries, iPhone 3G, and the number of reports which we examine in the single digits, the company said in a statement

GTA app in iPhone

Rockstar Games announced Monday that its portable version of Grand Theft Auto would port: Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS to the iPhone. The game is expected to arrive this autumn. "China Town Wars is a perfect match for the iPhone and iPod touch. We are very pleased at this incredibly ambitious version of Liberty City to bring this level of detail and compelling gameplay on the new Apple gaming platforms" Rockstar president Sam Houser said.

China Town Wars is one of the best-reviewed
games for mobile device from Nintendo. After lackluster sales after the debut title, Rockstar also announced its intention to port the title to the Sony PlayStation Portable.

Beaterator Rockstar also announced that its rhythm game announced for the Sony PSP, will also be the way to the iPhone and iPod touch this fall.

"The simple, pick-up-and-play nature of Beaterator lends itself so well to the Apple platform," said Houser. "We are pleased to an application that allows for unprecedented sharing and the ease-of-use supply."