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Nokia 5800i XpressMusic hits the FCC: it's like the 5800, only less so originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia 5800i XpressMusic hits the FCC: it's like the 5800, only less so originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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UK ad authority: Apple can say apps are "only on iPhone" Ars Technica A UK advertising authority has decided that Apple is in the clear when it comes to one of its iPhone commercials claiming that there's an app for everything ... Teen devises prayer app for iphoneKansas City Star all 6 news articles »

Another quiet week, podcast fans -- but we were still excited by a few new toys, like the new Creative Zii EGG, the Kodak Zi8, and the Nikon D300s. We also spent some time with the new Sony Walkman X-series, which got us thinking about Sony's fortunes in this brave new world and how the company might need to change -- and speaking of change, both Apple and Palm need to rethink some of their current policies. Oh, and to top it all off, the Wall Street Journal totally whiffed that Apple-at-CES story, and we've got the scoop on how our old friend Ryan Block laid some truth on things. Hm, maybe it wasn't such a quiet week after all. P.S.- Just Josh and Nilay this time, but we promise the whole band's getting back together soon.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Bohemian Rhapsody

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00:02:56 - Creative debuts Android-powered Zii EGG for developers and OEMs
00:15:26 - US Sony Walkman X-series unboxing and hands-on
00:29:22 - Kodak's 1080p Zi8 HD pocket camcorder in hand
00:34:45 - Nikon D300s officially announced -- 720p/24 movie mode with autofocus and mic input
00:40:24 - Google Voice iPhone app rejected, current GV apps lose connection with iTunes
00:45:25 - Unofficial Google Voice client for Palm Pre makes the scene
00:51:50 - Editorial: Palm, iTunes, and the ties that don't bind
01:04:35 - WSJ: Apple going to CES 2010. Reality: Nope.


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Engadget Podcast 157 - 07.31.2009 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Telegraph.co.uk

Apple Patches iPhone SMS Vulnerability PC World Apple released the iPhone 3.0.1 software update, patching the SMS vulnerability revealed Thursday at the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas. ... Apple Releases a Security Patch for the iPhoneNew York Times Apple Releases Fix for iPhone SMS VulnerabilityPC Magazine Apple Fixes iPhone SMS VulnerabilityInformationWeek PC World -PC World -PC Magazine all 826 news articles »

Ars Technica

Apple Releases Software Shoring Up IPhone Weakness Wall Street Journal Hackers could theoretically use a special kind of text message to disable or hijack an iPhone. The vulnerability was demonstrated at a "Black Hat" ... Apple's Chicken Little iphone Jailbreak TaleChannelWeb Apple warns iPhone jailbreaking can crash appsFiercemobilecontent Apple cautions iphone users about jailbreakingCNET News Examiner.com -MacNN -Washington Post all 133 news articles »

Filed under: Hacks, Bugs/Recalls, Software Update, Security, iPhone

Maybe it's already Saturday in the UK, or close to it: Apple has released iPhone OS 3.0.1 for iPhone, iPhone 3G & 3GS, an update that patches the phone to prevent bad actors from taking it over or taking it down with the just-demoed SMS exploit. The update weighs in at close to 300 MBabout 230 MB (like all iPhone updates, it's a full image of the OS), and as far as we can tell there are no other fixes or tweaks; just the privilege of continuing to use your iPhone in peace and security.

Update with care, and let us know in the comments how the update works for you!

14:30 ET: Apple's security mailing list just delivered the notes for 3.0.1, they are reproduced in the 2nd half of this post. Also worth noting that the SMS exploit is not endemic to the iPhone alone; both Android and Windows Mobile platforms can be attacked with similar techniques, although Google tells BW that the issue on Android phones is now fixed (presumably through carrier action on T-Mobile's side, not confirmed though).

Continue reading Did we say Saturday? iPhone OS 3.0.1 out now to block SMS exploit

TUAWDid we say Saturday? iPhone OS 3.0.1 out now to block SMS exploit originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Maybe it's already Saturday in the UK, or close to it: Apple has released iPhone OS 3.0.1 for iPhone, iPhone 3G & 3GS, an update that patches the phone to prevent bad actors from taking it over or taking it down with the just-demoed SMS exploit. The update weighs in at close to 300 MB (like all iPhone updates, it's a full image of the OS), and as far as we can tell there are no other fixes or tweaks; just the privilege of continuing to use your iPhone in peace and security.

Update with care, and let us know in the comments how the update works for you!

14:30 ET: Apple's security mailing list just delivered the notes for 3.0.1, they are reproduced in the 2nd half of this post. Also worth noting that the SMS exploit is not endemic to the iPhone alone; both Android and Windows Mobile platforms can be attacked with similar techniques, although Google tells BW that the issue on Android phones is now fixed (presumably through carrier action on T-Mobile's side, not confirmed though).

Continue reading Did we say Saturday? iPhone OS 3.0.1 out now to block SMS exploit

TUAWDid we say Saturday? iPhone OS 3.0.1 out now to block SMS exploit originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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guardian.co.uk

Honeymoon Ends For iPhone As Realities Set In Washington Post Apple's iPhone has been able to do no wrong. For two years, it monopolized the industry and has been upheld as the best smartphone out there. ... Dear Apple: Please Fix This iPhone ProblemNew York Times iPhone Smackdown: TechCrunch's Arrington Versus Forrester's ColonyInformationWeek Apple makes finding iPhone apps easierCNET News Techtree.com -Examiner.com -Washington Post all 991 news articles »

Looks like Apple pulled the trigger on patching that nasty iPhone SMS vulnerability a little earlier than we expected -- the iPhone OS 3.0.1 update just hit iTunes. It's not some lightweight, either: you're looking at 280MB of love here, so get downloading, friends.

Update: Here's what Apple rep Tom Neumayr had to say about this little episode.

We appreciate the information provided to us about SMS vulnerabilities which affect several mobile phone platforms. This morning, less than 24 hours after a demonstration of this exploit, we've issued a free software update that eliminates the vulnerability from the iPhone. Contrary to what's been reported, no one has been able to take control of the iPhone to gain access to personal information using this exploit.

Well... what do you know about that?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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iPhone OS 3.0.1 update released, fixes SMS vulnerability (updated with statement from Apple) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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