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Apr 1, 2008 Comments

Enabling hiragana katakana kanji on the iphone (japanese iphone keyboard)

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Here is a really quick and rough tutorial for enabling the Japanese keyboard on your iPhone, which allows you to type in hiragana, katakana, and kanji. For some reason, even though there is rumor that the iPhone will be making its way sometime not too far from now to Japan, the Japanese language keyboard is not enabled on the device, though its functionality is clearly working and arguably ready to go. (Thanks to the info http://web.mac.com/mac_scott/ and some others for getting me the necessary steps to get this working.) This assumes that you aren’t afraid to get your hand a little dirty with some command line action on your iPhone. I also claim no responsibility for what *may* happen when performing this task. I’m not sure what damage you could do if things get ugly, so proceed with caution. This addresses the problem that I ran into, wherein I cannot login to the Term-vt100 app for the iPhone, so I had to get creative about how to change a file to enable the Japanese keyboard. My phone is running firmware version 1.1.4; it seems that somewhere 1.1.3 or later, this login problem arose. The first steps are to jailbreak your phone, ...

Apr 1, 2008 Comments

How to use iLibertyX for the mac (ilibertyx jailbreak tutorial)

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iLibertyX is the OS X version of iLiberty, an incredible app built to jailbreak, activate, and unlock your iPhone. It works with 1.0.2 and up, and is extremely easy to use! All right, lets get started. Download iLibertyX. You must connect your iPhone to iTunes before opening the app. Don't worry if iTunes says its an unsupported iPhone, etc, just let it see the iPhone. All right, double-click iLibertyX to open it. It will automatically shut down iTunes and iTunes helper when it runs, so you don't need to worry about manually doing that. Now you're greeted with the iLibertyX screen. Check whichever things you'd like done. Jailbreak prepares your iPhone for modding, and installs Installer.app for you as well. Activate activates your iPhone by bypassing the iTunes activation process, useful if you are unlocking your iPhone or don't want to use the iPhone as a phone/SMS device. If you have AT&T you don't need to do this since you can activate through iTunes just fine. Unlock lets you use the iPhone with GSM carriers other than AT&T. Now click the Payloads tab in iLibertyX, and choose your extras. BBinfo installs an app to your iPhone which lets you see which bootloader, IMEI, SIM ...

Mar 19, 2008 Comments

It’s Ready for Business: Gartner Changes Its Enterprise iPhone Recommendation

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Apple’s iPhone will soon receive a more enterprise-friendly version of firmware and security enhancements, resulting in Gartner, Inc. recommending “appliance-level” support status once the improvements are released. During the initial launch of the iPhone, Gartner analysts expressed concern over some security issues with the device, but recently announced enhancements, expected to be delivered in June 2008, have caused Gartner to change its recommendation. “Appliance-level” status permits the iPhone to be used for PIM, e-mail, telephony and browsing applications. It also permits the device to be used for other dedicated functions where the software is supplied by a third party, functionality is kept to a restricted set, the software supplier offers support for a backup platform and IT development resources are not needed to program custom code locally residing on the device. “In its initial release, the iPhone was, with few exceptions, an Internet tablet with browser-based applications as its main offering, however, the release of firmware 2.0 changes that, enabling enterprises to develop local code and create applications that do not depend on network capabilities,” said Ken Dulaney, vice president and distinguished analyst at Gartner. “The iPhone will thus match up initially in several segments against its main smartphone competitors — BlackBerry, ...

Mar 14, 2008 Comments

Mac and Windows Users sharing the same Security Vulnerabilities

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As part of its monthly "Patch Tuesday" schedule Microsoft has issued a number of bulletins about 12 security vulnerabilities in its software. Seven of the vulnerabilities affect Microsoft Excel, and could allow a hacker to gain remote control over a user's computer by a maliciously crafted spreadsheet. Alarmingly, the vulnerability is not just found in the Windows version of Microsoft Excel, but also for Mac Office 2004 and the recently released Office 2008 for Macintosh. Experts note that the Excel flaws were discovered in January, and recommends that organizations roll-out the patches as a matter of urgency, as some of them could enable hackers to access data on a vulnerable PC or Macintosh, or run malicious code such as a worm. "Windows users may be fairly accustomed to installing patches from Microsoft -- but this a timely reminder that Apple Mac users need to be just as diligent when it comes to matters of computer security," said Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos. "Whether you run a PC or a Mac it's important to take these latest security bulletins from Microsoft seriously and ensure that your business is properly protected." Other flaws detailed in the Microsoft security bulletins affect other components of ...

Mar 14, 2008 Comments

New VPN Service to protect iPhone users identity

Categories: Applications, Mobile Appz, Mobile Phone, Security, Sotfware, Technology, Virus, Windows Related, accesories | add this page to Mister Wong

The explosive growth of the iPhone market signals a shift from home and office based communication to communication on the go. With the recent release of their latest service VPN Mobile, Secure-Tunnel.com offers this segment of wireless users the highest level of identity protection available for mobile devices. To ensure the highest level of identity protection for mobile devices, global leader in privacy and identity protection technology Secure-Tunnel.com recently released a new service called VPN Mobile for mobile phones that use PPTP VPN technology. The new service protects mobile users’ identity and data as information is transmitted wirelessly, providing the same level of protection that Secure-Tunnel’s computer-based customers enjoy. Since Apple’s iPhone and other smart phones have the capability to join countless networks and are always mobile, they are constantly in search of different wireless connections, leaving the door open for data intrusion. Wireless devices like the iPhone have limited in-transit data security options and can lack the ability to secure information sent wirelessly from one machine to another. VPN Mobile provides the additional level of security needed for protected information transmission. Designed to enable the quick delivery of multimedia and broadband data, EDGE, the Apple iPhone wireless service provider, is historically known for ...

Feb 24, 2008 Comments

StyleTap to bring Palm emulation to the iPhone and iPod Touch

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StyleTap, the company that develops a Palm OS environment for Windows Mobile devices, has posted a video of an experimental version of StyleTap running on a iPod Touch. According to the company, the video is more of a proof of concept and not an actual product at this time. StyleTap is also not saying definitively whether or not they will release a official version. In the video the Touch is shown running a variety of native Palm OS applications. Bobby Chew, a developer for StyeTap says "This experimental version can run ARMlets and because of the screen size, uses hi-res (double density) bitmaps and fonts. If Apple's security and application installation and distribution scheme isn't too restrictive, it looks like StyleTap will be able to run the same applications on the iPhone/Touch, Symbian and Windows Mobile/CE platforms." Since there is no Apple approved method at this time to install any outside applications on its mobile devices, it is likely any release would have to wait until Apple releases their official iPhone/Touch SDK. The model shown in the video has been "jailbroken" in order to modify it to run third party applications. Apple previously promised to put an SDK in developers hands by ...

Feb 19, 2008 Comments

Apple Introduces Xsan 2

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Apple today introduced Xsan® 2, the first major upgrade to its easy to use, high performance, enterprise class Storage Area Network (SAN) file system for Mac OS® X. Combining enhanced performance with Apple’s legendary ease of use, Xsan 2 makes it easier for first time users to set up and quickly deploy a SAN; introduces MultiSAN, allowing users on a single workstation to access multiple SANs at the same time; is fully integrated with Mac OS X Leopard™ and Mac OS X Server Leopard and is now qualified to work with third-party RAID storage. Administration tools have been completely redesigned in Xsan 2, making it easier than ever to set up and manage a SAN file system. Xsan 2 intelligently handles different data types, file sizes and usage scenarios for ideal performance. For example, administrators have the ability to pre-set volume workload settings for optimal streaming of all file types, from very large files, such as uncompressed HD video to small data center files. Xsan 2 includes a new feature, MultiSAN, for users who need to access multiple Xsan volumes from the same workstation or server, such as in newsrooms with separate SAN volumes for production and broadcast. Xsan 2 is fully ...

Feb 19, 2008 Comments

It is official: HD-DVD is dead, long live HD-DVD

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Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("Toshiba") today announced that it has completed a thorough review of its overall strategy for HD DVD and as a result of recent market developments, the company has decided to discontinue sales and marketing of HD DVD players. Accordingly, Toshiba will begin to cease shipments of its HD DVD products to retail channels. "While we continue to believe HD DVD is the best format for consumers, based on its technological advancements and the value and quality inherent in our player offerings, recent market developments have led us to the decision to choose new and different paths," said Yoshi Uchiyama, Group Vice President of Toshiba's Digital A/V Marketing Group. In an effort to contribute to the sound development of the audio-video market and bring the full benefits of new digital technologies to consumers, the company will shift its resources into the creation of new business strategies that leverage the vast technological resources of Toshiba. Furthermore, Toshiba will remain committed to standard DVD business, and the company will continue to market their leading line-up of DVD players. Ongoing Customer Commitment Dedicated to customer support, Toshiba will continue to provide full product support and after sales service. Customers can contact, 1-888-MY HDDVD (1-888-694-3383) for answers to ...

Feb 12, 2008 Comments

Apple launches Aperture 2

Categories: Apple, Applications, Multimedia, Photography, Sotfware, Technology | add this page to Mister Wong

Apple today introduced Aperture™ 2, the next major release of its groundbreaking photo editing and management software with over 100 new features that make it faster, easier to use and more powerful. With a streamlined user interface and entirely new image processing engine, Aperture 2 also introduces new imaging tools for highlight recovery, color vibrancy, local contrast definition, soft-edged retouching, vignetting and RAW fine-tuning, and lets users directly post their portfolios on the .Mac Web Gallery* for viewing on the web, iPhone™, iPod® touch and Apple TV®. At a new low price of $199, anyone can easily organize, edit and publish photos like a pro. “Many of the most respected photographers on assignment all over the world trust Aperture to organize, edit and deliver their images,” said Rob Schoeben, Apple’s vice president of Applications Product Marketing. “With its simpler interface and lower price, anyone can take full advantage of Aperture’s power.” “At the end of the day, it’s all about the quality of the image,” said Sports Illustrated contributing photographer David Bergman. “Even before I begin making adjustments, Aperture’s new RAW processing gives me better images with more visible detail and better color rendering than any other program I’ve tested.” “I used to ...

Feb 6, 2008 Comments

Yahoo! News: Apple beats Microsoft, Motorola in Q4 phone sales

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Even after being on the market for less than half a year, more iPhones sold in the fourth quarter than Windows Mobile phones in the U.S., according to research from Canalys. Canalys researchers estimate that the iPhone had 28 percent of the U.S. converged-device market in the fourth quarter of 2007. Research In Motion, with 41 percent, had the largest share of the market. Windows Mobile phones had 21 percent share of devices sold in the quarter, falling into third place behind Apple. Worldwide, the lineup is a bit different. Nokia, which typically dominates around the world but not in the U.S., sold 52.9 percent of smart phones worldwide in the fourth quarter. RIM grew its share of converged-device sales to 11.4 percent, up 121 percent over the same quarter in 2006. Despite its limited availability around the world, Apple took third place with 6.5 percent of the market, just barely squeaking ahead of struggling Motorola. Read the complete article here

Feb 5, 2008 Comments

PCWorld: Apple Is Third Largest Smart Phone Company

Categories: Apple, Mobile Phone, Technology, internet, iphone | add this page to Mister Wong

Apple has become the world's third largest smartphone supplier, despite offering its single iPhone product in just four countries so far. New research from the analysts at Canalsys predicts the smartphone market reached 118 million units in 2007, up 53 percent on 2006. The 2,320,840 iPhones Apple shipped in the fourth quarter of 2007 equates to 6.5 percent of the smartphone market in that quarter, edging Apple above Motorola (2,301,260 shipments), in third place behind Research In Motion and Nokia. "When you consider that it launched part way through the year, with limited operator and country coverage, and essentially just one product, Apple has shown very clearly that it can make a difference and has sent a wake-up call to the market leaders," said Pete Cunningham, Canalys senior analyst. "What it must demonstrate now is that it can build a sustainable business in the converged device space, expanding its coverage and product portfolio. It will also need to ensure that the exclusive relationships that got it so far so quickly do not prove to be a limit on what it can achieve. Apple's innovation in its mobile phone user interface has prompted a lot of design activity among competitors. We saw the beginnings ...

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