Apple releases iOS 4.3.4 (Updated)

Apple has released iOS 4.3.4 to patch the PDF exploit. This update also patches JailbreakMe 3.0. If you rely on a jailbreak, don't update to 4.3.4. If you are concerned about the PDF exploit, download PDF patcher from Cydia.

Source: http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=16080

Update: Apple has released iOS 4.3.5 which is a minor security patch. Again, If you rely on a jailbreak, don't upgrade.

Source: http://techcrunch.com/2011/07/25/whats-new-ios-4-3-5/

Android Market 3.0.26

The Android Market has gotten a completely new UI (user interface) along with movie and book rentals. This update will be rolling out in the next couple of weeks to all phones running Android 2.2 or higher. Or you could do what I did and get the update now from here:
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/07/12/download-new-android-market-version-3-0-26/#more-39716

Please again note, that this will work on phones running Android 2.2 or higher.

I experimented with the new Android market and thought it was pretty good, especially when compared to how the UI looked before.

Source: DroidLife

Verizon Tiered

Verizon has gone to tiered pricing. From 7/7/11 onwards, smartphone pricing will be as follows:

2GB - $30
5GB - $50
10GB - $80

$10 for each additional GB.
Existing customers with unlimited data plan will be grandfathered in, even after they upgrade.
This plan is also more expensive than AT&T, which offers 2GB for $25.

JailbreakMe 3.0 is Out!

JailbreakMe 3.0 is finally out! All you need to do is go jailbreakme.com on your iDevice and install Cydia, which installs like a regular appstore app and that's all.


JailbreakMe 3.0 requires 4.2.8 (Verizon) and 4.3.3 (other devices). It also works on the iPad 2.