Theof the iOS happened in 2007, when hackers from the #iphone IRC channel gained complete access to the iPhone's file system. Initially, the only perk of jailbreaking an iPhone involved adding custom ringtones and wallpaper, which had been unavailable in earlier models. Apple imposes strict limitations on the types of software that its devices can and cannot support; by jailbreaking a device, it's possible to install third-party apps. Jailbreaking also allows a person to use the iPhone with a carrier like T-Mobile, instead of being restricted to AT&T or Verizon, which are the two authorized carriers for the iPhone.
- Apr 06 Wed 2011 12:08
Latest Version of Redsn0w Jailbreaking Software Released
- Apr 06 Wed 2011 09:13
If Obama Copied Mitt Romney, Shouldn't Romney Fans Hush That Up?
Though it's understandable that a likely Republican 2012 candidate would want to seize the "change" mantle from the sitting president, claiming that Obama was inspired by Romney seems a tad ill-advised. Especially given that perhaps the single greatest hurdle for Romney to overcome in the GOP primary will be to dispell the notion that Obama was inspired by Romney another time: when designing his health care overhaul.
- Apr 06 Wed 2011 09:12
Borel, Velazquez among finalists for Racing Hall
This year's nominations are rounded out by six previous finalists: jockey Alex Solis, trainers Gary Jones and Robert Wheeler, and thoroughbreds Open Mind, Safely Kept and Sky Beauty.
- Apr 06 Wed 2011 01:45
Jury to hear closing arguments in ex-CIA agent's case
On Monday, a Florida ex-prosecutor defended the reporting of a former New York Times reporter who interviewed the anti-communist militant, Luis Posada Carriles, in 1998 about several bombings that took place in Cuba a year earlier.
- Apr 06 Wed 2011 01:44
Lightning edge Pens to book playoff ticket
"For us, it's been a long time coming, guys that have been here a few years," said Martin St Louis, who was a member of the 2004 Lightning team that lifted the Stanley Cup.
- Apr 06 Wed 2011 01:40
Dropped your cell phone down the sewer, now who you gonna call? Ring 311
Daniel Beekman, DAILY NEWS WRITER
- Apr 06 Wed 2011 01:40
Syrians chant "freedom," receive wounded in suburb
Around 50 wounded arrived in secret police cars to Municipality Square, where at least five people were killed on Friday when security forces fired at protesters demanding political freedoms and an end to corruption, according to human right defenders.
- Apr 06 Wed 2011 01:30
Royal finances: Will Kate be signing a prenup?
The prince is set to wed his longtime love Kate Middleton on April 29, but if history is any guide, divorce lawyers say the second-in-line to the British throne would be well advised to sign a prenuptial agreement.
- Apr 06 Wed 2011 01:29
Apple Releases Next Mac OS X Lion Preview
Last week Apple announced that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will run from June 6-10 with a focus on software.
- Apr 05 Tue 2011 22:30
Pictures, letters of King assassin shown in online museum
"This is not just an incredible part of Shelby County history and Tennessee history, but national and world history," said Tom Leatherwood, 54, Shelby County register of deeds.