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Week in Apple: VoIP on iPhone, Mighty Mouse makeover, jailbreaks
- Saturday, 10 October 2009 16:00
Users can now jailbreak (most) iPhone OS 3.1 devices and 3.1.2 is already out. VMware Fusion is getting a major update, too, and you will soon be able to develop iPhone apps using... Flash? Read on for the eclectic mix of top Apple news from this week:
5 cool things to sync with Dropbox on your Mac: Dropbox is great for syncing essential files over the Internet, but it's good for more than just your daily images and Word files. Ars highlights five ways you can use Dropbox to sync essential info in your life, from passwords to your to-do list.
AT&T has change of heart about VoIP over 3G for the iPhone: Reversing a long-standing policy that prohibited VoIP applications on the iPhone from using the cellular data network, AT&T has announced today that such apps are no longer restricted to connecting over WiFi networks. The change of heart is a win for both net neutrality and for those hoping to save on expensive international calls or save precious mobile voice minutes.
Week in gaming: win a 250GB 360, KOTOR II restored, PS3 bricking
- Saturday, 10 October 2009 12:00
Fan-restored KOTOR II content creates refined, expanded game: Knights of the Old Republic II shipped with a bunch of missing content, and a good selection of bugs. The game also ended rather abruptly, leaving gamers to wonder what they missed due to a short production time frame. Now, with content restored and bugs fixed, the game may finally get its chance to shine.
AT&T CTO downplays role of iPhone in network's issues
- Saturday, 10 October 2009 11:09
At this week's CTIA conference, AT&T CTO John Donovan defended the company's wireless network amid numerous reports of complaints from frustrated iPhone owners. iPhone users have complained of frequent dropped calls and slow network access, often attributed to the high data demands of the iPhone compared to more common "feature" phones. However, Donovan says that the company is working hard to address the sharp increase in data use over the last few years, and says iPhone users are only a small part of the problem.
"I'm not ignoring the criticism of our network," Donovan told the audience during a presentation. "I'm well aware of what's being said in the press, in blogs, and on Twitter. But I don't base my network plans on what I read on blogs. No one knows more about the wireless data customer experience than AT&T."
Week in Microsoft: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 9
- Saturday, 10 October 2009 10:00
Let's look back at the week that was in Microsoft news. Here were the top stories:
Microsoft mulling 128-bit versions of Windows 8, Windows 9: Microsoft is working on 128-bit architecture compatibility with the Windows 8 and Windows 9 kernels. Consequently, the company is also forming relationships with major partners, including Intel, AMD, HP, and IBM.
97 percent of Intel testers recommend Windows 7: Intel has thoroughly tested Windows 7 and has given it the green light for its own use. The company will begin replacing Windows XP on its machines next year.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for October 2009: 13 bulletins
- Friday, 09 October 2009 17:59
According to the Microsoft Security Response Center, Microsoft will issue 13 Security Bulletins on Tuesday, and it will host a webcast to address customer questions about the bulletin the following day (October 14 at 11:00am PST, if you're interested). Eight of the vulnerabilities are rated "Critical," and the other five are marked as "Important." All of the Critical vulnerabilities earned their rating through a remote code execution impact, meaning a hacker could potentially gain control of an infected machine. At least six of the 13 patches will require a restart.