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10K iPhone apps submitted each week, iPhone work can act as botnet, and DIY iPhone macro lens

Shane McGlaun — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:57:04 +0000

Infosyncworld reports that there are over 10,000 apps are submitted to the iPhone App Store each week. That is a lot of stuff to wade through for the Apple folks that wield the hammer of approval.

The jailbroken iPhone has been the target of several worms and attacks over the last few weeks. A new worm has been found that targets iPhone users on Dutch bank ING online service. The work redirects them to a fake login screen and can act like a botnet.

One enterprising geek has taken his iPhone and built his own macro lens in what may be the ugliest DIY project ever. Apparently, it involves a pickle jar lid and other items.

New Verizon rumors, AdMob expanding iPhone ads, and new iPhone exploit

Shane McGlaun — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:31:07 +0000

A second source for a Verizon iPhone rumor has tipped up this week from a research note from Northwest Securities that claims an iPhone for Verizon will hit by the Summer of 2010. The AT&T exclusive is set to end next year according to sources paving the way for this to happen. AT&T had better get their network woes fixed quickly or they will lose many customers if Verizon gets the iPhone.

Google CEO Eric Schmidt has said that the purchase of AdMob by Google will expand the sales of ads that appear in apps for the iPhone. As an iPhone user with lots of free apps, I am not sure that is such a good thing. Ad supported apps better be good is all I am saying.

A new iPhone exploit has been spotted in the wild that is stealing user data. The new worm is using the same vulnerability that the ikee worm did on jailbroken iPhones and this time rather than changing a background image, the worm is stealing data.

9 Blu-ray interaction, iPhone security, and Apple was most profitable

Shane McGlaun — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:35:32 +0000

New Blu-ray films from Universal will feature iPhone interactivity. The first of the films to offer such interactivity will be the animated film “9″. The feature is called Pocket Blu and will let users enter text with the iPhone rather than the remote.

With two worms targeting the iPhone in only a few days security of the handset is a big topic. The vulnerability from one of the worms is only a threat to those who jailbreak their devices. The second worm is being called a proof of concept and future worms could be malicious.

Strategy Analytics has announced that Apple was the most profitable handset maker for Q3 2009 with operating profits of $1.6 billion. The second place maker was Nokia with $1.1 billion in operating profits. It’s very impressive that Apple does this with only one device tied to one carrier in America.

RadioShack surges, Apple plans world-mode iPhone, and worm attacks jailbroken iPhones

Shane McGlaun — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:54:47 +0000

Shares in RadioShack are reportedly surging on news that the retailer will sell the iPhone next year. The announcement is seen as a significant positive note on the state of RadioShack’s mobile phone business.

One of the latest rumors regarding the iPhone is that Apple is set to reveal a world-mode iPhone that will run on CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks next year. If true, it could mark the end of exclusivity for AT&T and the answer of a dream for many iPhone users.

A new worm is attacking iPhones that are jailbroken and use default passwords. The worm apparently originated from the Optus mobile network and apparently other than being annoying causes no harm to the device.