Tag Archives: YouTube

Feb 21 2012

Security: Paperclips pose security risk for iPhones

Under the right — though easily arranged — circumstances, a simple paperclip could allow someone to circumvent your iPhone’s passcode and access your voicemail, contacts, recent call list, and other data.

The security flaw which allows this undesired access was first discovered by members of the iPhoneIslam team, a group known for occasionally figuring out sneaky ways to circumvent Apple’s security measures. The group posted a YouTube video to show how the flaw can be exploited and I have managed to easily duplicate the process on my own iPhone.

In order to take advantage of the security flaw, a sneaky individual would need to have a paper clip (or another tool which would allow him or her to open your iPhone’s SIM tray) and physical access to your device — which would have to be running iOS 5. There would also have to be a missed call notification visible on your home screen (which the snoop could arrange if he or she knows your phone number, of course).

To read the rest of the MSNBC.COM article, click here.

Jan 2 2012

Samsung gets caught using Apple iPhone 4S’s actress

Aw, come on.  Samsung has drawn criticism after TV viewers noticed that the company was reusing a child actress from an iPhone 4S ad for its GalaxyTab 8.9 LTE Spot.  The 30 second ad has the same actress as seen in an iPhone 4S camera advertisement.  The commercial also focuses on the human side of using the device, instead of its normal stance with showing the hardware side.

Samsung has since pulled the ad from its YouTube account.  No word on when (or if) it’ll pull the ad from TV.

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Dec 21 2011

Exclusive: Review of TiVo application for iPhone and iPad

By: Dan Uff, Senior Editor

After years of self debate, I finally bit the bullet and got myself a TiVo system for my TV.  As many of you know, the device enables one to record, pause, playback live TV, and access some Internet streaming services such as Blockbuster, Amazon Prime, YouTube, and others.

While the actual set up of the device was something to be desired (due to my screw ball cable company) – using the device is easy, innovative, and down right fun to operate.

The experience is enhanced when one downloads the TiVo app for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad [iTunes Links].

In order for the app to work, the TiVo has to be connected to your WiFi network with a “TiVo approved” wireless network adapter (sold separately).

The app allows a TiVo user to control their device via an iOS device, including:

* Changing Channels.
* Channel Listings.
* List Shows that have been recorded.
* Play, Delete, and Record controls.
* Remote access to your TiVo (via 3G or WiFi).
* Scheduling Recordings.

The app set up is easy and you’ll be accessing your TiVo device in no time.

For more information on TiVo itself, click here.

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Dec 19 2011

Roku TV Box vs. Apple TV

By: Dan Uff

I’ve had an Apple TV since the first generation.  I was one of the first to purchase the 2nd generation as well.  I thought Apple TV was a good value for what it had to offer.  Apple has even issued updates to include some more options such as including the NBA, NHL, and the Wall Street Journal Network.   I thought this until I saw a demo (on QVC) on the Roku TV Box – then I began to consider someone else that may be in a position to give the Apple TV a run for its money.  Why?  Let’s take a look at the differences between the two:

Apple TV 2:

- Ability to purchase (or rent) TV shows.
- Ability to purchase (or rent) movies.
- Ability to stream your iTunes Music or Video Library.
- Ability to stream videos from YouTube.
- Ability to stream Internet Radio Stations.
- Ability to get limited games from the NBA and NHL.
- Ability to get limited programming from the WSJ Network.
- Built-in wireless (802.11 b/g/n).
- Basic Remote.
- No Amazon Prime Access.
- No Expandable Memory option.
- No games option.
- No Video/Audio Port option.
- Simple external set up (via HDMI cable).
- Price: $99.00 (directly from Apple.com).

Roku TV Box:

- 350 + Free Live TV Channels available.
- 1,000 + Free and Pay Movie Channels.
- Access thousands of free and pay online games (including Angry Birds).
- Access Internet Radio Stations (via Pandora).
- Access popular streaming services (Hulu Plus, Netflix, HBOGO, etc.)
- Expandable Memory (with SD Card slot).
- Free Amazon Prime TV and Movie access.
- NHL Live.
- Plays HD Video (720p or 1080p).
- Price: $49.00 – $99.00 (depending on model and features – on Roku.com).
- Standard HDMI port.
- Standard Audio and Video in ports.

While the Apple TV offers the ability for one to stream their iTunes library to the TV, The Roku doesn’t.

So, as you can see, customers do have a choice when it comes to hooking up movies and videos to your standard or HDTV.