I am SO glad someone else finally noticed this! I’ve been having this problem since I got my hands on the Gold Master before the official release. I have a Pioneer audio system in my car that is compatible with my iPhone via USB/Dock Connector. I’ve switched to using the line in port because sound issues over USB are so bad! It’s a pain though because I have to connect two cables to my iPhone when I get in my car instead of one.

MacNN

iOS 4.1 Audio Over USB issues

I personally don’t think Apple will ever be able to completely kill Jailbreaking. I’m pretty sure it’s impossible. The geeky kinds out there are always going to want to tinker.

MacNN on Jailbreaknig Exploit

The cat and mouse game continues

Yeah, as a proud 3GS user, I’m a bit bummed. HDR is really cool. I must say I was a bit surprised Steve didn’t say, now this will only be available on iPhone 4. And so I thought, well cool. But now the truth comes out. Guess Steve just forgot.

The iPhone Blog on the state of HDR on iPhone 3G

Got a 3GS? No HDR for you!

Apple patched that one pretty quick, and well they should. Yes it prevents you from Jailbreaking with jailbreakme.com, but the bigger issue is that it was a pretty big security flaw and I updated my iPhone right away.

Apple releases iOS 4.0.2, plugs jailbreakme.com PDF exploit

iOS 4.0.2 - That was quick

So the numbers say that Android and iOS are neck and neck in the race. I’ve seen some numbers claiming Android is now outselling iOS. But there’s an important note to make here. Like the Windows vs. Mac comparison, Android vs. iOS is a bit of an apples and oranges comparison. Android is a software platform not designed for any specific device but instead runs on multiple hardware platforms. iOS on the other hand is Apple’s mobile operating system for iPhone. It’s a very clearly focused platform in which hardware and software are made to work very closely together.
Considering that Android is available on multiple devices and multiple carriers, it’s not surprising to me that it is doing so well. In my opinion, if you can’t or won’t use AT&#x26;T, an Android device is a viable alternative. Maybe not quite as good as the iPhone in some ways (maybe a little better in others), but none the less a workable alternative. What is surprising is that iPhone is holding it’s own in this lopsided battle. One hardware platform, one dismally inept carrier. This should tell us something.
I believe if Apple would go multi-carrier, make a Verizon/Sprint compatible version of the iPhone, and add T-Mobile’s 3G frequency to the GSM/UMTS iPhone, they could trounce Android.

iOS vs. Android

Who didn’t see that coming? Blocking or redirecting domains is a fairly straightforward and no-brainer for Apple to do in this situation.

Jailbreakme Blocked at Apple Stores

Put this in the 'saw that coming' category

While I think Apple’s iOS app store could use some improvement here, I’ve never actually personally had a problem with buying an app I later wish I hadn’t. But I could see how it would happen. I think either a “return” policy, or a time limited demo of apps would be great.

Engadget: iPhone's App Store 'Try Before You Buy' section isn't exactly what you're hoping for


Non-exsistent app store demos

It is interesting, but it doesn’t seem particularly useful to me. Any music from my computer I might be interested in playing is already synced to my iPhone.
There are lots of rumors about a true apple streaming music service though so I’ll be paying attention to see what happens.

Apple Enables Music Streaming to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch from iDisk

Streaming via iDisk app

So iOS 4 (4.0.1) has been Jailbroken on all devices now. As a matter of fact, it’s the most painless jailbreak process I’ve seen. I’ve jailbroken iPhones in my day (though my current iPhone has never been jailbroken), and among the easier processes were <a href="http://blackra1n.com/">Blackra1n</a> and <a href="http://spiritjb.com/">Spirit</a>. Both were click button jailbreaks, no special talents required (as opposed to some of the other jailbreak methods I used involving creating custom firmware and putting the iPhone in DFU mode). But there is an important difference with this jailbreak. Where all previous jailbreaks but one required physical access to the iPhone, this one does not. For this one, you simply load up the website <a href="http://www.jailbreakme.com/">JailBreakMe.com</a> in Mobile Safari, slide the button, and the website Jailbreaks your iPhone for you. And this is great and easy, and all, but as <a href="http://9to5mac.com/node/20643">some</a> <a href="http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/08/02/new-iphone-jailbreakme-com-method-allows-for-malicious-phone-access/">sites</a> have <a href="http://www.tipb.com/2010/08/02/jailbreak-exploits-maliciousness/">recognized</a>, this is actually a very serious vulnerability in Mobile Safari. As far as I’m concerned, Jailbreaking is a fairly safe process, but suppose you visited a website designed to take advantage of this vulnerability in a devious way. It’s not hard to imaging that if the Jailbreak team can break iPhone security and install software over the internet to your phone, that just about any code of the coder’s choosing could be executed.
What I want to know is if I theoretically came across a website that jailbroke my iPhone without asking for my permission (unlike the JailbreakMe.com site which does ask permission) would Apple still <a href="http://www.cultofmac.com/apples-official-response-to-dmca-jailbreak-exemption-it-voids-your-warranty/52463">void my warranty</a>?

BGR: The jailbreak hath set you free, iOS 4 jailbroken


We've been broken out of jail


Ooooooo, this is fun!
I wonder how long it will take Apple release an update and make sure all in store models are updated as well!
Also, I couldn’t tell for sure, but it looked to me like that in store model was still running the original 4.0 (not updated with the new bars).

Jailbreaking the iPhone @ the Apple Store

Right under their noses

The parody is pretty funny! And while I don’t have an iPhone 3G, I have actually had the music stutter like that on my 3GS twice, though not nearly that bad. But it makes me think there is a problem is general with iOS 4 that will be fixed soon.
That said however, I do find it interesting that everyone I know with an iPhone 3G, and a LOT of people I don’t know what an iPhone 3G, are complaining about this. They say iOS 4 seriously slowed their iPhone down. I suspect Apple will be fixing this in an update. But it’s got to be pretty frustrating for those who are used to trusting Apple, and clicked “update” when the notification came, and now have trouble using their phones!

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