Archive for the 'iPad Hacks' Category

A Look at Why People Jailbreak the iPad

Since the launch of the iPhone OS, modders, hackers and homebrewers have slaved away trying to adapt and develop Apple’s portable devices. The fact that Apple locks its operating system and specifically tries to prevent jailbreaking only encourages them. Most of us are content with the iPhone OS’s slick interface and ease of use, happy [...]

Hacker Who Infiltrated AT&T’s Servers Is Sent to Jail

Last week, a group of hackers infiltrated the servers at AT&T to steal the email addresses of iPad customers. One of these hackers was just sent to jail. However, he was arrested on unrelated charges. The FBI recently raided his home and found illegal drugs. Andrew Auernheimer is being held in jail in Fayeteville, Arkansas, [...]

Modify Your Existing Sim Card to Fit the iPad; iPad Hacks

Please note: we aren’t responsible for any damage or injury to yourself or others when attempting this. We also are not suggesting you attempt this. This is simply information for those who are curious. A crafty guy has discovered how to successfully modify a sim card to work in the iPad without having to activate [...]

Data Plan Pricing for the iPad Announced by Orange UK

If you’re in the UK and you somehow managed to get an iPad 3G then you’ll be happy to know that Orange UK just released its pricing for the iPad data plan. As you might have expected, prices vary, starting with  a “pay monthly for what you use” plan, which costs 5p per MB used, [...]