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Apple may be paving way for Siri to be used by other devices, says hacker

This is kind of interesting. Following yesterday’s update to iOS 5.0.1 for the iPhone 4S handset and its apparent lack of specific changes, Cult Of Mac and well-known jailbreak hacker MuscleNerd revealed on Thursday that the update allowed a user to collect the files needed for a Siri port without having to break Apple’s copyright, […]

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Apple releases Apple TV 4.4.4, iOS 5.0.1 update for iPhone 4S model

Firmware: It’s nifty and it makes a difference. Per MacNN, Apple has released two minor firmware updates for iOS devices. The first is v4.4.4 for the Apple TV, which implements what Apple terms as “general performance and stability improvements, including a fix for an issue that displayed an error when playing some video content.” The […]

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iPhone 4S battery issues remain after iOS 5.1 beta, further work might be needed

The iPhone 4S battery issue…it might take a little more work. Per ArsTechnica, Apple’s first beta of iOS 5.1 issued to developers reportedly does not address battery problems experienced by some users, as solutions to the complex problem continue to elude. ABI Research’s Michael Morgan spoke with ArsTechnica about the problems that some have reported […]

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Users report losing Wi-Fi signal strength after updating to iOS 5.0, 5.0.1

Because software updates are either a great thing or a terrible thing. Per Engadget, a number of users have reported losing Wi-Fi after updating to iOS 5.0 and beyond in the Apple discussion boards.The majority of replies mention intermittent connectivity and/or a significant loss in signal strength. The issue remains unconfirmed by Apple, but it […]

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Rumor: Apple to delay iOS 5.0.2 update by unspecified amount of time

Backpedaling on a rumor that Apple would release iOS 5.0.2 to address software bugs this week, a new rumor claims the update has been delayed due to memory leaks in the code. Per German-language site Macerkopf.de in an update on Monday, the site claimed that iOS 5.0.2 requires more testing before it can be released. […]