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Library of Congress legalizes iPhone jailbreaking

The Library of Congress, which oversees the Copyright Office, issued a ruling on Monday stating that iPhone owners can legally jailbreak their devices and install unauthorized apps onto their phones. This, however, doesn’t mean that Apple can’t enact roadblocks to frustrate users interested in doing so. In any event, it all seems to be a […]

A rare look at Apple’s wireless testing facilities [Video]

An interesting and rare peek inside Apple’s wireless testing labs, dubbed the “black labs” courtesy of ABC News Nightline. And yes, this video is from Hulu, which means its US viewers only. Don’t kill the messenger! via Networkworld

Rumor: Apple to release new Mac Pros, upgraded iMac, and new Cinema display tomorrow

John Gruber coyly hints at an interesting product refresh from Apple tomorrow, with new Mac Pros, upgraded iMacs, and a new 16:9 27-inch Cinema display reportedly on the agenda. Gruber also hypothesizes that Apple may even release the “desktop multitouch trackpad device” that he first mentioned back in October.

Google Music moves ahead, November launch possible

The NY Post writes: Google’s plan to challenge Apple’s dominance in the music marketplace is advancing more rapidly than expected, say music industry sources. The search giant’s Android whiz, VP Andy Rubin, is said to be having “accelerated” talks with a music-industry group publishing firm in hopes of gaining digital publishing rights to as many […]

iPhone 4 decal of the year [Photo]

Check out this hilarious, yet fake, iPhone 4 antenna decal. And oh the irony! Such a decal would “solve” the “kill switch” its poking fun at. Therein lies the game, friends. via The Daily What

Rumor: iLife ’11 coming in August; Mystery app included?

The French Mac site Mac4Ever reports that Apple is planning to release iLife ’11 on August 7th for $79. Some other details include: – All applications will be 64-bit – Improvements in iPhoto faces & places – Improving the integration of social networks – iWeb will be totally renewed – New application (mystery!) – Disappearance […]

iPhone 4 to hit 17 more countries this Friday

Apple confirmed today that the iPhone 4 will go on sale in 17 more countries this Friday. Apple’s iPhone 4 will be available in 17 more countries this Friday, July 30. iPhone 4 features FaceTime, which makes video calling as easy as one tap, Apple’s new Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into […]

AT&T wi-fi use up 30% in second quarter

Macworld reports: Users are piling on to AT&T’s public Wi-Fi hotspots, racking up more than 68 million connections in the second quarter, AT&T says. The tally of 68.1 million connections, through phones and other devices, was more than four times the number just a year earlier, when AT&T logged 15 million connections in the second […]

Samsung offeres free handsets to frustrated iPhone 4 owners

Wired reports: It appears that technology giant Samsung is handing out free Galaxy S smartphones to iPhone 4 owners frustrated by reception problems. An account on Twitter called @samsungukmobile is contacting people who’ve tweeted about their difficulties with the handset, asking them to submit their contact details to receive a free handset.

Darth Vader calls about his iPhone 4

“Nothing kills humor like a general and boring truth.”

Regarding Apple’s press conference and Steve Jobs’ presentation a few weeks ago, Scott Adams writes: Did it work? Check out the media response. There’s lots of talk about whether other smartphones are perfect or not. There’s lots of talk about whether Jobs’ response was the right one. But the central question that was in everyone’s […]