As you may know the jailbreakme jailbreak uses a pdf exploit to execute code and take control of the device so that it can be jailbroken. Apple released a firmware update specifically to block the exploit but did not fix the vulnerability on the older ipod touch and iphone 1st gen.

A lot of old school users felt left out so saurik has created a fix for all i-devices and has released pdf patch in cydia. If your jailbroken and are not going to update it is recommended to install this patch immediately.

• Open cydia tap, bottom right tap on search
• search pdf patch and install, enjoy being safe thanks to Saurik.

via iphonespot

Update #1: For those who know their way around the bash shell and dpkg, please try out this fix and send any pertinent feedback to @saurik.

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iOS 4.1 beta 2 for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, 3G, and iPod Touch 3G, 2G is now available for download. If you’re a registered Apple developer you can download iOS 4.1 beta 2 build 8B5091b from the iPhone Dev Center.

What’s New in iOS 4.1 Beta 2 Firmware

We’ll update this section as soon as more info is available.

WARNING: Avoid the iOS 4.1 beta 2 firmware if you depend on unlock as it comes with a baseband update. Jailbreakers should also avoid it until further notice.

Download iOS 4.1 Beta 2 8B5091b

iOS 4.1 beta 2 is available to developers only. Developers can download iOS 4.1 beta 2 from the iPhone Dev Center. However, if you still want to give it a shot, Google the queries listed below. (Please don’t ask for the links)

Download iOS 4.1 for iPhone 4

• iPhone3,1_4.1_8B5091b_Restore.ipsw
• ios_4.1_beta_2__iphone_4__8B5091b.dmg

Download iOS 4.1 for iPhone 3GS

• iPhone2,1_4.1_8B5091b_Restore.ipsw
• ios_4.1_beta_2__iphone_3gs__8B5091b.dmg

Download iOS 4.1 for iPhone 3G

• iPhone1,2_4.1_8B5091b_Restore.ipsw
• ios_4.1_beta_2__iphone_3g__8B5091b.dmg

Download iOS 4.1 for iPod Touch 3G

• iPod3,1_4.1_8B5091b_Restore.ipsw
• ios_4.1_beta_2__ipod_touch__3rd_generation__8B5091b.dmg

Download iOS 4.1 for iPod Touch 2G

• iPod2,1_4.1_8B5091b_Restore.ipsw
• ios_4.1_beta_2__ipod_touch__2nd_generation__8B5091b.dmg

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An Apple engineer warned the company’s executives last year that the design of the iPhone 4 could lead to reception problems, and a carrier partner also expressed concern about its external antenna before the June launch, according to a new report.

Citing an anonymous source, Bloomberg reported on Thursday that last year Ruben Caballero, a senior engineer and antenna expert with Apple, told management at Apple that the design of the iPhone 4 could cause reception problems. Specifically, it said that Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs was warned of the issues during the design phase of the iPhone 4.

In addition, an unnamed carrier partner allegedly expressed concern to the company before the device’s launch on June 24.

Apple declined to comment for the story, and would not make Caballero available for an interview. The media outlet also attempted to e-mail Caballero directly, but the engineer did not respond. The company also declined to reveal what it will discuss at a press conference scheduled for 10 a.m. Pacific Time Friday.

The rumor casts doubt on speculation that Apple’s secrecy may have caused the company to be oblivious to the issues experienced when the iPhone 4 is used without a case. A prototype device being tested by an Apple engineer that wound up being publicly disassembled was shielded by a case that made it look like a previous-generation iPhone 3GS.

“Apple’s industrial design team, led by Jonathan Ive, submitted several iPhone designs before Jobs and other executives settled on the bezel antenna, said the person familiar with the company’s design,” the report said. “Caballero, the antenna expert, voiced concern in early planning meetings that it might lead to dropped calls and presented a serious engineering challenge, the person said.”

Specifically, Caballero allegedly voiced concern that if a user used their hand to bridge the gap between the cellular and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS antennas on the exterior of the device, it could interfere with the signal. That’s exactly what independent wireless experts and the nonprofit Consumer Reports have said occurs with the final product.

By covering the bottom left corner of the device, users can bridge the phone’s two external antennas by using their skin as a conductive agent. Doing so can cause signal to drop by as much as 24.6dB, tests have shown, which could result in slower data speeds and dropped calls in areas with poor reception.

appleinsider.com

If you are picking up a Bimmer in 2011, you’ll notice a new level of iPhone and iPod integration.  Check the video below:

One of the next steps to evolve BMW’s iDrive into Connected Drive is increasing the communication the car has with peripherals. In this case, work is nearly complete on you being able to control your iPod Touch (and, we’re guessing, your iPhone) and all of its applications using the same Apple interface on the car’s console screen.

Not only might it make navigation of your music files easier, but it would make any application you download for your iPod Touch immediately usable in your Bimmer. BMW doesn’t give much away in terms of how this all comes together, but does say that the feature will be available on BMW’s as soon as early 2011. Follow the jump to see the vid.

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