Apple Considering ‘Free’ Access to iTunes Library

Apple is talking with the major record labels about a change in the iTunes store business model that would give customers free access to the store’s complete music library, according to the Financial Times. The catch is that consumers would pay a premium for Apples iPod and iPhone devices.
The rumored model is akin to the [...]

Apple Buys Chip Maker PA Semi

Apple revealed late on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy PA Semi, a company that designs embedded microprocessors. Sources close to the deal said the transaction cost the Mac, iPhone and iPod maker US$278 million in cash, according to Forbes.
Apple spokesman Steve Dowling stated “Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and [...]

Apple…Patents…Lasers?

Apple files for patents on laser-based head-mounted displays.
From: AppleInsider
Read original Patent (US P&T Office).
A new series of patent filings by Apple outlines attempts to modernize head-mounted displays (HMDs) that can be plugged into iPods or iPhones by decoupling the image generation components from the headsets themselves, which would pave the way for more lightweight and [...]

iPod Decryption Fundraiser

A F-Default article:
Hey everyone.
I am currently collecting funds to help the iPodLinux team get the iPods they need in order to decrypt them. Basically we need to collect about $200, which can easily be done if each visitor donates $1.
The money will be used to buy these iPods:
2G Nano - Broken or Used
3G Nano - [...]

Pwnage iPhone Unlocking and Hacking Tool Now Available, Works Great

After some delays, the iPhone Pwnage tool—which is used to flash your iPhone with hacked firmware that will allow you to run any application, use it unlocked in any compatible cellphone network, and basically do whatever you want do to with it, is now available for download. They have been testing this and previous versions [...]

Apple’s iTunes Beats Wal-Mart, Now #1 Music Store

Apple’s iTunes has passed Wal-Mart to become the #1 source for music in the US, according to an Apple email obtained by Ars Technica.
If this turns out to be accurate, it is a milestone for [...]

Optional OS in the near future?

Here is a quick rundown interview with the developers:
theiphoneproject: What does PWN accomplish for the users?
The Devs: Full independence from Apple’s vision on what the iPhone (and iPod Touch) can and cannot do. Currently it will allow you to restore to a jailbroken and unlocked state, and if you can figure [...]