iOS 7 is the biggest iOS update that Apple has ever released. Not only does the update dramatically overhaul the design of the user interface, but it has also brought about a change in the way apps are designed. There are also new features that the update has brought to the table, but unfortunately not everyone is enamored by its looks. (more…)
Video Shows Jailbroken iPad Triple Booting iOS 5, iOS 6, and iOS 7 original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Its no secret that it took a long time for iOS 7.0 to be jailbroken. The first untethered jailbreak for iOS 7.x was released by the evad3rs team, the exploit that their jailbreak used was patched by Apple in its latest firmware update, iOS 7.1. There is really no predicting when iOS 7.1 will be jailbroken, particularly for newer devices, but people still using legacy devices might be in luck. A developer has shown off iOS 7.1 untethered jailbreak on video, but it may not be compatible with all devices.
iOS 7.1 Untethered Jailbreak Shown Off On Video original content from Ubergizmo. 
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One of the features of the iPhone 5s would be its Touch ID sensor. This allows users to unlock their phone and make purchases in the iTunes App Store simply by scanning their fingerprint. However if one were to jailbreak their phone, they could use Touch ID for other purposes.
In the past we have seen how Touch ID on a jailbroken iPhone would allow for it to be used as Home button, and now thanks to a recent jailbreak tweak by the name of Asphaleia, you will be able to use Touch ID to help lock/unlock specific apps. (more…)
Asphaleia Jailbreak Tweak Lets You Use Touch ID To Protect Your Apps original content from Ubergizmo. 
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It has been a little over a month since the Evad3rs team release their untethered Evasi0n iOS 7 jailbreak for iOS devices. Now the bad news is that if you were hoping to upgrade to iOS 7.1, you might want to hold off on doing so because according to reports, it looks like Apple is wasting no time in closing up the exploits used to jailbreak iOS 7. We guess this is to be expected, although there are times when Apple misses an exploit here and there that allows the team to continue jailbreaking the iOS platform even after updates.
Apple had reportedly closed off one critical exploit in iOS 7.1 beta 4, and now according to Evasi0n hacker, iH8sn0w, it seems that with the recent release of the latest iOS 7.1 beta 5, it closed an additional number of exploits that could have been used to make a future jailbreak. This is not to say that jailbreaking it would be impossible, but it would definitely make things a lot harder. Of course you can choose to keep your jailbreak by not updating to iOS 7.1, but given that iOS 7.1 is bringing about a host of major changes and some redesigns, chances are you might be tempted to update in order to experience these changes. There’s still no word on when iOS 7.1 will be released to the public, so for the sake of jailbreakers out there, here’s hoping the hackers will be able to find something new between now and then.
iOS 7.1 Beta 5 Closes More Jailbreak Exploits original content from Ubergizmo. 
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December was a great month for the jailbreak community. Last month, the first ever public iOS 7 untethered jailbreak was released. It was also compatible with all of Apple’s new mobile devices, such as the two new iPhones and the two new iPads. Few other iOS 7 compatible devices also supported the jailbreak. It was only a matter of time before Apple plugged the exploit used by evad3rs developers team to create this jailbreak, and the company might have done that with the latest beta of iOS 7.1, beta 4, which was seeded to developers yesterday. (more…)
Untethered iOS 7.1 Jailbreak Might Not Be Possible original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Go ahead Android users, roll your eyes. But this is new territory for iOS gamers. A jailbreak app called Controllers for All makes the PlayStation 3′s Dualshock 3 controller compatible with all games use the controller support introduced in iOS 7. So all those new MFi controllers? You can forget about them now.
Assuming you already have a jailbroken device running iOS 7, all you need to do is download Controllers for All, pair your Dualshock 3 controller with your iOS device by following these simple steps and you’re good to go. Here’s a mouth-watering demo video from the app developer, Ori Kadosh:
All current MFi controllers cost about $100. A Dualshock 3 controller costs $35 (USD). Controllers for All costs $2. Jailbreaking is free. You do the math.
[via ModMyi via Touch Arcade]
This article was written on April 25, 2011 by CyberNet.
Welcome to the WrapUp by CyberNet. This is a collection of news stories, downloads, and tips that we have collected over the last few days, but never got around to writing about. Don’t forget to send in your own tips, or just leave a comment on this page if you think you’ve got something we should include.
Windows 7 Passes 350 Million License Mark
Microsoft said that it took just 18 months for them to sell more than 350 million licenses of Windows 7. To put that number in perspective the population of the U.S. is estimated around 309 million.
Google Talks to Spotify Over Music Service
Google is having problems getting some of the record labels on board, and so they may be turning to Spotify in hopes of sparking an agreement.
Apple Posts Record Numbers for Q2 2011
In Apple’s Q2 2011 earnings call they revealed their $5.99 billion in profit, which was helped by the 4.69 million iPads, 9.02 million iPods, 18.65 million iPhones, and 3.76 million Macs that were sold.
iPhones and 3G iPads Unknowingly Tracking You?
O’Reilly revealed an interesting finding where all iPhones and 3G iPads are tracking your location via cell tower positioning and recording the results to an unencrypted file.
Twitter May Acquire TweetDeck
If you’re a TweetDeck user you may be happy or angered at the fact that Twitter is reportedly eyeing the possibility of buying the app. It’s estimated that an acquisition would run upwards of $50 million.
iOS 4.3.2 Jailbroken
Since Apple didn’t patch the hole used by the previous untether jailbreak the dev team was able to update Redsn0w to work with iOS 4.3.2.
Perian Adds Video Support for WebM and Other Formats
Perian is a must-have add-on for any Mac user because it adds support for all of the most popular video formats.
Transform Windows 7 into Mac OS X Lion
With this transformation pack you can give your Windows 7 machine a makeover in both appearance and functionality. Just run through an installer and your machine will look and act like Mac OS X Lion.
Microsoft’s Free Photosynth App for iOS
The free Photosynth app in the iOS App Store will let you easily stitch together 360 degree panoramic photos using your iPhone.
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Apple’s Touch ID for the iPhone 5s was designed for security, although thanks to innovative developers, we’ve seen it used for other purposes, such as acting as a home button replacement. Now for those with a jailbroken iPhone 5s looking for an alternative use of Touch ID, you’re in luck as a couple of jailbreak tweaks will allow you to use Touch ID as a way to launch specific apps that you might not want random people to be able to access when they open your phone. These tweaks come in the form of AppLocker and BioProtect, both of which share similar functionalities in that they require the user to enter their fingerprint when attempting to open a specific app, say emails, or messages, or your photo gallery.
This is a great way for those who don’t really want to has a pass-coded lock screen, but want to have some protective measures installed for their privacy at the same time. Of course there are some concerns, such as where are the fingerprints being stored? With Apple’s own lock screen solution, the fingerprints are stored on a Secure Enclave of Apple’s A7 processor, meaning that no one should be able to read it.The developer of AppLock claims that the fingerprints are still secure and are stored in encrypted hashes that cannot be read or uploaded online, which hopefully is enough to assuage the fears of those concerned about their privacy and security.
Both AppLock and BioProtect can be found in Cydia and will require a jailbroken iPhone 5s, and given that these tweaks will rely on the Touch ID sensor, it’s safe to say that this will only work the iPhone 5s. In the meantime if you’d like to see the tweak in action, check out the video above which is a hands-on of the tweak put together by the folks at iDownloadBlog.
iPhone 5s Jailbreak Tweak Lets You Use Touch ID To Launch Apps original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Often called a “hobby,” the Apple TV is actually quite a decent set-top box that has performed relatively well in the market. Its the company’s only TV offering despite mounting rumors of a full fledged HDTV set. Since the set-top box runs on a modified version of iOS, its firmware can be jailbroken as well. Thanks to the recent progress made by the jailbreak community, Apple TV 2 5.3 untethered jailbreak has finally be released. The third generation Apple TV still hasn’t been cracked.
The folks at FireCore have released a new version of Seas0nPass which can be used to jailbreak Apple TV 2 on 5.3 firmware. Apart from that, they have also released an updated version of aTV Flash, which basically opens up a whole new world on the Apple TV, it even includes a web browser. The Apple TV 6.0 update was released in fall 2013, the jailbreak is not compatible with this update which brought features like AirPlay from iCloud and iTunes Radio. The evad3rs developers team has been monumental in releasing the iOS 7 untethered jailbreak, they’re also working with @nitoTV on a jailbreak for Apple TV 6.0+ firmware. FireCore says that “encouraging progress” has been made, work still continues and it can’t be said for sure when a jailbreak for said firmware will finally be released.
Apple TV 2 5.3 Untethered Jailbreak Released original content from Ubergizmo. 
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If there’s one pet peeve that we’re sure many iOS users have about their device would be its home button. Considering that the home button needs to be pressed all the time in order to exit an app or switch between apps, it can wear out pretty fast, leaving some iOS users asking Apple for a soft key version. Granted you could always use the on-screen home button but that’s not a very elegant solution, but if you don’t mind jailbreaking your brand new iPhone 5s, here’s a tweak you’ll definitely want to check out.
The iOS 7 jailbreak was released not too long ago and if you have jailbroken your iPhone 5s, you can head on over to the Cydia Store and download a tweak called Virtual Home, which basically transforms your Touch ID sensor into a home button, allowing you to activate the home button without actually having to press it, thus extending its life by a bit. This is thanks to the Touch ID sensor’s metallic ring which is able to detect the presence of a finger. Since we don’t own a jailbroken iOS device, we can’t speak to its functionality, but in theory this sounds like a fantastic idea and if you want to check it out, Virtual Home is a free download and will only be compatible with the iPhone 5s (naturally).
iPhone 5s Jailbreak Tweak Lets You Use Touch ID As A Home Button original content from Ubergizmo. 
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