Apple Reduces Top Charts on iOS from 300 to 150 Apps

Over the weekend, Apple made a change to its "Top Charts" section in the iOS App Store.
 

Now, Apple is only featuring the Top 150 paid, free and top grossing applications, while previously it would show the top 300. Half of the apps that previously relied on the Top Charts for discovery and download, will now have to be found via search or category.

 



On the desktop, the App store shows the top 200 apps, so the change only is affecting the mobile version of the App Store.


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Apple Says iCloud Was Not Compromised By Hackers Remotely Locking Apple Devices for Ransom

Apple says that iCloud was not compromised by hackers remotely locking Apple devices for ransom.
 

Some Australian Mac and iPhone owners recently woke up to their Apple devices being remotely locked through Apple's Find My iPhone service with a message demanding payments for their device to be unlocked.

Apple told ZDNet that iCloud was not compromised, and users should change their Apple ID password.


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Hackers Remotely Locking Apple Devices for Ransom in Australia

Some Australian Mac and iPhone owners woke up to their Apple devices being remotely locked through Apple's Find My iPhone service with a message demanding payments for their device to be unlocked.
Users on Apple's support forums have been reporting that the message on their device states that they have been hacked by 'Oleg Pliss' and to send a payment to a PayPal account to get the device unlocked.


i was using my ipad a short while ago when suddenly it locked itself, and was askiwhich I'd never previously set up. I went to check my phone and there was a message on the screen (it's still there) saying that my device(s) had been hacked by 'Oleg Pliss' and he/she/they demanded $100 USD/EUR (sent by paypal to lock404(at)hotmail.com) to return them to me.

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Podcasts Problem Fixed With Today Release of iTunes 11.2.2

Apple has released iTunes 11.2.2 to fix a problem with podcasts and improve stability.
iTunes 11.2.2
This update fixes a problem where certain podcast episodes may download unexpectedly after upgrading and includes several stability improvements.


You can download the update by ...
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First Build of OS X Mavericks 10.9.4 Released to Developers for Testing

Apple has released a first build of OS X Mavericks 10.9.4 to developers for testing. The build number is 13E9.
There are no focus areas specified in the seed note but we will let you know if anything new is discovered.



Developers can download the update from the Mac Dev Center.
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Hard Drive Data Recovery Services

Computers break and accidents happen. Though data is secured to the cloud and secondary devices, hard drive-related problems may result in data loss on the far side what protection regular backups offers.
From mac crashes to human errors, hard drive data recovery services will restore data from broken drives, unbootable drives, reformatted drives, malware infections, user deletion, etc.

One of the important factors which you have to consider is a service's recovery effectiveness. Some of the essential features to look for in a hard drive recovery services are Service Features, Recovery Effectiveness, Security and Help&Support.


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5 Best Hard Drive Data Recovery Services

If data recovery is done improperly, you risk permanently losing all of your data which can be catastrophic especially if your data is business critical or just irreplaceable, such as family photos, videos, etc.
There are recovery applications available like Mac Data Recovery 6 , which you can use yourself, but if the process is not done professionally you still risk losing your data. The most effective way for data recovery is a hard drive recovery, done by authorised and trained technicians to expertly recover damaged data, failing or corrupted hard drives.



5 best hard drive data recovery services SalvageData, Gillware, Secure Data Recovery, DriveSavers and Kroll Ontrack offer a variety of data recovery solutions.

How to choose the right data recovery service and not risk permanent data loss is very important. One of the important factors which you have to consider is a service's recovery effectiveness. Some of the essential features to look for in a hard drive recovery services are Service Features, Recovery Effectiveness, Security and Help&Support.

All 5 best recovery services recover files from damaged drives, reformated drives, corrupted data, user deletion and unbootable drives. They restore data from various media and devices like digital cameras, removable media, CD/DVD, mobile devices, SSDs, desktops or laptops and RAID, NAS, SAN and tapes. You don't have to worry about security they all have confidentiality agreements, physical security protocols, ISO standards,  pre-screened technicians and 24 hour surveillance and they offer help and support thru email and telephone, some of them even have online self-service portal and live chat. Their work time is 24/7.


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Third Jailbreak of iOS 7.1.1

In addition to i0n1c and winocm, there's now a third party claiming to have jailbroken iOS 7.1.1.
Researchers Yeongjin Jang and Tielei Wang of the Georgia Tech Information Security Center (GTISC) disclosed that they jailbroke iOS 7.1.1 late last month. Jang (@blue9057), a grad student at Gatech, has posted a video to YouTube demonstrating the jailbreak.

 
This is what I did on iPhone 5s, with iOS 7.1.1. The work includes followings. 1. Bypassing sandbox, 2. Getting root permission, and 3. bypassing codesign


@osxreverser and @i0n1c appear to confirm it's legit.

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I0n1c Explains How His iOS 7.1.1 Jailbreak Works

Stefan Esser, a hacker known as i0n1c, has posted an explanation of how his jailbreak of iOS 7.1.1 works.
The jailbreak, which has not yet been released, is unique in that it uses a kernel bug which is hidden inside functionality that can be easily reached, even from within the iOS application sandbox.

 



 

 
This means that the exploit code can be used to break out of any application that you exploit. This is very different from nearly all of the kernel vulnerabilities used in iOS jailbreaks since iOS 4. There have been only 2 publicly disclosed vulnerabilities that had this power. The first has been used in comex's JailbreakMe3 and the other one is the posix_spawn() vulnerability disclosed by SektionEins during SyScan 2013 and later used by the jailbreak community in the p0sixpwn jailbreak.

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Winocm Demos iOS 7.1.1 Jailbreak

Winocm posted a video of an iPhone 4 jailbroken on iOS 7.1.1 as well, after i0n1c's twitter post.
Winocm claims the jailbreak is untethered and that it should work on other devices if 'you put in the effort'


Oh yeah, this is iOS 7.1.1 untethered if you didn't notice earlier. (iPhone 4 GSM though, don't want to mess with any other devices that I have. Would work elsewhere... if you put in the effort. ジ)

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iOS 7.1.1 Has Been Jailbroken

Security Researcher Stefan Esser, also known as i0n1c, has jailbroken iOS 7.1.1 according to a photo he just tweeted.
 

https://twitter.com/i0n1c/status/467817386524307456



The photo shows an iPhone 5c running Cydia 1.1.9 on iOS 7.1.1. While these types of images can easily be faked, Esser has released previous jailbreaks so we assume the photo is legit. He did shed some light on the vulnerability as well:
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Apple Expands In-Store iPad Trade-In Program to UK, Germany, France and Spain

Apple has expanded its in-store trade-in program for the iPad to the UK, Germany, France and Spain.
 

The 'Reuse and Recycling' program allows customers to recycle older iPad models at Apple retails stores, and in turn, they will receive credit that can be used towards the purchase of a new iPad. Apple launched this program last month in the US and Canada for iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4 and iPad mini. Similarly to the US and Canadian programs, customers cannot trade in the iPad Air or iPad Mini Retina models.


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CRiSTAL Tv: Apple iTV Concept

SET Solution has created a new concept video for the rumored Apple television.
This time we have tried to imagine how could be a Smart Tv by Apple and what features would have. Because the display is made with a crystal glass, we've call it " CRiSTAL Tv" . The glass is semi transparent: when the tv is turn on, the pixels make the glass opaque. The display is 47-inch with a 8k resolution. Obviously almost all the features of CRiSTAL Tv already exist in the modern SmartTV, Android Tv, Chromecast...


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Pegatron Starts Manufacturing 4.7-inch iPhone 6

It is reported Pegatron received its first orders to start iPhone 6 production from Apple.

As is reported by Taiwan’s Industrial and Commercial Times, the manufacturer will be producing ahead of their launch in September and about fifteen percent of Apple's upcoming 4.7'' handsets.


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iPhone 6 Mockup in Space Gray

We've already seen physical mockups of the purported iPhone 6 in white/silver and black. Now, new photos have surfaced showing the device in Space Gray.

As with previous mockups, the dummy unit features a larger display, rounded corners, a relocated sleep/wake button, elongated volume buttons, and a three paneled back.




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Benchmarks for the New 2014 MacBook Air

Primate Labs has published benchmarks for the newly updated 2014 MacBook Air.
 

 

Apple recently updated its portable notebook with a slight processor bump and dropped by the price by $100.



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Apple Acquires LuxVue Technology a Micro-LED Display Company

Apple has acquired LuxVue Technology, a company that is developing micro-LED screen technologies.
 

The company previous raised $43 million in funding from Kleiner Perkins, iD Ventures America, and others.


LuxVue had managed to remain fairly quiet over the past few years, and what we know is that the company develops low-power, micro-LED-based displays for consumer electronics. We’ve heard Apple acquired the company to add to its hardware innovations area. Because the company is working on mirco-LED displays, this could mean that the technology could be integrated into Apple’s hardware for better battery life and screen brightness.

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Morgan Stanley's Chart Suggests Massive Upgrade Cycle This Year

Morgan Stanley has created an iPhone install base chart that breaks down devices by generation and carrier.
The chart reveals that many iPhone users are still using the old iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S smartphones. This means that come launch of the iPhone 6, it's possible that Apple will see a massive update cycle from all those users looking to upgrade their smaller iPhones.


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iPhone 6 Concept TV Ad

Check out this concept ad created by SET Solution for the upcoming iPhone 6.


"Do everything, everywhere, in the best way" - This is the slogan we've imagined for the new iPhone 6. We've try to make a TV Ad simple, clean, cool and stylish, hoping to recreate the atmosphere of the video by Apple! The CG iPhone 6 that we've modeled attempt to reflect the most realistic rumors on the web.

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Google Docs and Google Sheets App Released for iOS

Google has released a brand new Google Docs and Google Sheets spreadsheets app for iOS.
Google's new apps will rival the recently launched Microsoft Office apps for iOS which includes Word, Excel,PowerPoint, and OneNote.

 
Every year, phones and tablets get better, and more of you are starting to use your mobile devices not just to view, but also to create and edit content. And while the Drive app is a convenient place to store your stuff, we want to make it easier for you to quickly find, edit and create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on the go. Starting today, you can download new, standalone mobile apps for Docs and Sheets—with Slides coming soon. Need to find a spreadsheet? Go to the Sheets app. Need to create a document? Go to the Docs app. They’re all right there at your fingertips.



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Apple Has Reportedly Begun Production of the iWatch in Small Quantities

Apple has reportedly begun production of the iWatch in small quantities, according to supply chain sources cited by the China Times.
Additionally, it's reported that the iWatch will be built using SiPs (System-in-Package modules) rather than PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards), meaning that the iWatch's processor, memory, storage, and other components will likely be wrapped up into a single package.



Kinsus Interconnect Technology Corp, NanyaPCB and ASE Group (a.k.a. Advanced Semiconductor) are said to be the ones responsible for the production of the SiP modules. 
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Apple to Release iWatch in Multiple Sizes, Cost Could Rise To Several Thousand Dollars

In his recently released Apple Roadmap, KGI Securities analyst Ming Chi Kuo reveals his predicted specifications for iWatch, which will reportedly ship in Q3 2014.
 

The iWatch is said to come in 1.3-inch and 1.5-inch sizes to accommodate different sized wrists. Both will utilize flexible AMOLED displays with sapphire glass covers for scratch protection. The device will integrate numerous biometric sensors, a NFC chip, and have a slim, light, 'fashionable appearance'.

 

Kuo thinks that the watch's mechanical parts could be made with liquidmetal and it may have an 'innovative' antenna design that would allow for wireless charging. The battery is estimated at 200 to 250mAh in size and will last for at least a day of operation. Apple is expected to beat rival devices in this area due to its "vertically integrated operating system and key components."
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