Developer of popular TinyUmbrella application has confirmed an interesting development on Apple's strategy to block carrier-unlockers, starting from recently released iOS 4.2.1 Apple seem to be enforcing a minimum baseband (bootrom) version requirement for users trying to upgrade their firmware. Users have resorted on tools like TinyUmbrella and Sn0wbreeze to update their device firmware to latest version keeping an older unlockable baseband version letting them enjoy the newest Apple iOS version while retaining a carrier-unlocked phone, this has changed for now until someone hacks their way-in finding a new way to get around this. The worst part is that if you try to use an older baseband updating to stock iOS 4.2.1 you will be stuck in recovery mode with no option but to restore back to iOS 4.1 or iOS 4.2.1 which means no carrier-unlock.
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Apple iOS Firmware Update 4.2.1 is live now available for public downloading, the new build fixes several security issues and comes bundled with new added features and improvements.
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PCTools Spyware Doctor 2011 promises to deliver user powerful antispyware protection with minimal impact on the PC, providing protection and removal of Spywares, Adwares, Trojans, Keyloggers, Identity Thefts, Hijackers, Tracking Threats, Rogue Anti-Spywares utilities, Unwanted Softwares, Phishing websites, Popups and Bad Websites the PC security solution now includes memory scanning, behavior profiling, and protection report cards to provide up-to-date protection and status monitoring.
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The fifth largest telecom operator in the world and the largest cellular service provider in India Airtel is getting ready to launch it's 3G services in India, the official website of Airtel is updated introduction to 3G but others details are still under construction. We managed to sneak around these under-construction pages revealing details about Airtel 3G data plans and even managed to get the service activated (without an working 3G service as the service is still to be launched) allowing us to access Airtel 3G Portal Homepage which should not be available to public until launch.
Yahoo Messenger 11 Beta is now available for download with new social features allowing users to not only chat but share, connect, and play with friends and family. The new version aims to bring new social features like Social Games with ability to share/update your status, post comments and chat across Facebook right from Yahoo Messenger.