How to Jailbreak IOS 7 & 7.1 using Pangu Untethered Jailbreak

jQuite Surprisingly, a team of Chinese hackers, Pangu have released an untethered jailbreak for iOS 7.1 and iOS 7.1.1.

This untethered jailbreak is compatible with iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPad mini, Retina iPad mini and iPod touch 5G running iOS 7.1-iOS 7.1.1.

The jailbreak tool is currently available for Windows but works on every iOS devices. Many iOS users have posted on Reddit that the tool works successfully.

Jailbreaking is a process of removing limitations on iOS devices, Apple's operating system, so you can install third party software not certified by Apple. Such devices include the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and second-generation Apple TV.

  

One question rises in my mind that when Apple’s system root protections have been greatly enhanced in an effort to make jailbreaks more difficult, then what’s the whole story behind the unexpectedly release of this jailbreak tool?

STEPS TO JAILBREAK iOS 7.1 & iOS 7.1.1

The installation process of the isn't as simple as the previous jailbreak, but you can follow this Reddit thread:

1. Make sure you have iTunes installed.
2. Edit your iPhone's date to June 2, 2014
3. Open the PanGu.exe file
4. Click the black button to the right (also UNCHECK THE CHECKMARK where you see random characters and the "PP")
5. As soon as the "brush stroke" loading bar fills to 20%, the PanGu app will appear on your phone
6. Tap it
7. Select Continue
8. It will fill the loading brush stroke until 80% and your iTunes will open (it will only open IF you have iTunesHelper.exe on your Windows Taskbar)
9. Close iTunes
10. Your device will reboot
11. When it opens again, wait for the brush stroke to complete to 100%
12. Your device will reboot once more
13. The process will be finished 100%
14. The PanGu app will be replaced with Cydia
15. Do your usual stuff by opening Cydia and continue with what you want to install by then.
16. For precautionary measures, install Complete PPSync Remover (on http://cydia.angelxwind.net repo) because even though you uncheck the "PP" on step 4, it installs it anyway (internally without the app showing)

COMPATIBLE DEVICES
This Untethered Jailbreak is compatible with following devices running iOS 7.1-iOS 7.1.1:

• iPhone 5s
• iPhone 5c
• iPhone 4S
• iPhone 4
• iPad Air
• iPad 4
• iPad 3
• iPad 2
• iPad mini
• Retina iPad mini
• iPod touch 5G

CONTROVERSY OF STOLEN JAILBREAK EXPLOIT
It's worth noting that the jailbreak is available from a new team and the said hack is the first from the team. The controversy behind the sudden release of the jailbreak apparently came from one of the exploits used by a security expert and known jailbreaker Stefan Esser, aka i0n1c, who show off the method to jailbreak the iOS 7.1.1 using iPhone 5C during his training session.

The people behind it reportedly took this training session given by Esser and allegedly exposed his exploit in the market. Esser expressed his disappointment over the adoption of his exploit via his twitter account, and later Esser even called the Pangu team members "thieves" and wished "everyone of my followers who installed Pangu much fun with malware from China."

The jailbreak tool (download here) apparently installs the most popular third-party app installer Cydia, but also throws in a Chinese store with apps unsanctioned by Apple.

However, world-renowned software developer and a very well-known iOS hacker, MuscleNerd who goes by the name iH8sn0w has confirmed via Twitter that the jailbreak tool does not contain any spyware or malicious software in it and is safe to use.

Google Releases Android 4.4.3 KitKat Factory Images for Nexus Devices

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For months, Android 4.4.3 KitKat rumours have been doing the rounds of the Web, and mentions of it have been made by Google, Samsung and Motorola, without any details. Two mobile carriers in the US have also made its existence plain. While Sprint shortly removed mention of the Android 4.4.3 update on its support pages back in April, T-Mobile has announced it has started rolling out the Android 4.4.3 update to Nexus 4, Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013) devices on Monday.Meanwhile, it's worth noting that the Android 4.4.3 update is now listed on Google's 'Factory Images for Nexus Devices' page. While OTA updates have not yet begun, Nexus users can install the update themselves - note, a backup of all data is recommended before using the factory image, as it resets the device. A global OTA roll-out should begin soon however, and users can wait for that instead.As noted by the Androidos blog, Google has also shared the source code of the Android 4.4.3 KitKat release (kitkat-mr2-release).
According to T-Mobile's software support page, the build number of Android 4.4.3 for Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 (2013) (Review | Pictures) tablet is KTU84L, while the Nexus 5 has build KTU84M. The software support page on the mobile carrier notes that the update for the three Nexus devices is now available starting Monday.
As seen in previous changelogs, the Android 4.4.3 update seems to be an incremental update from Android 4.4.2 and brings security enhancements and various bug fixes, as per the support page. The new update is about 54MB in size and is available OTA (over-the-air) for T-Mobile Nexus customers.
Further, Google is said to bring few more fixes with its new Android 4.4.3 update which include fixes for data connection loss, random reboots, missed calls and various camera bugs. Other than existing bug fixing, the Android 4.4.3 is said to not bring anything new in terms of features and UI interface.
One of the major fixes that the Android 4.4.3 update is expected to bring is the 'mm-qcamera-daemon' crash. Earlier, the Nexus 5 (Review | Pictures) smartphone was noted to be affected by a new battery drain issue, which Google claimed was due to high CPU usage of the 'mm-qcamera-daemon' process that led to the battery dying sooner than expected.
An earlier report citing sources suggested that Android 4.4.3 was undergoing the dogfooding stage, and Google had given it to 1 percent of its employees.
From the dogfooding stage to the release, the Android 4.4.3 update seems to have travelled quickly and can be expected to roll-out the same way to other users. Recently, a report even suggested that Samsung has been testing the Android 4.4.3 version on its Galaxy S5 and Galaxy S4 LTE variants, according to leaked official document.

Ford Shows Off 'Smart' Mustang at Computex 2014

 

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US auto giant Ford showed off its new Mustang at Asia's biggest tech fair Tuesday, billing it as "the smartest Mustang to date", with voice controls and early warning collision systems.Due to go on sale in Asia-Pacific in 2015, the slick sports car can connect to drivers' mobile apps using a platform which will be introduced to Taiwan, New Zealand and Thailand next year for the first time, the company announced at the Computex conference in Taipei.
Ford already introduced the AppLink technology which allows drivers to make their mobile apps respond to voice commands in China, Australia and India earlier this year.
Celebrating 50 years of production, the original Mustang was launched at an event on top of the Empire State Building in 1964 and quickly became a byword for cool among America's youth, who loved the highly customisable "pony car" that stood out next to their parents' bulky sedans.
But the latest edition may put the reins on rebellious teens, with a feature which allows parents to limit top speeds and audio volume.
Despite this sensible streak, Trevor Worthington, vice president of product development in Asia Pacific, said the classic car continued to "resonate" with drivers.
"This enhances every aspect of driving, whether you're listening to music, changing the radio station, optimising your car for track driving or adjusting it for different road conditions," he said of the new model which has an aviation-inspired dashboard and comes with a choice of two different engines.
Smart technology and the Internet of Things a term used to describe the connection of everything from cars to household appliances to cyberspace is a major theme of Computex this year.
The Mustang adjusts the car's speed automatically to keep a safe distance from vehicles in front and can boost brakes if it anticipates a collision
Drivers can also set modes to normal, snow-wet, sport or track.
Ford displayed the new Mustang at the Beijing Auto Show in April in a bid to break into China's sports car market.
Tuesday was the first time it had been put on show in Taiwan.
In addition to the Mustang, Ford will demonstrate new vehicle-to-vehicle technology at Computex, which it says will allow cars to share information and potentially prevent accidents.

Sony to Stop Selling PlayStation Portable Console

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Sony Corp. is pulling the plug on its hand-held PlayStation Portable video game machine after 10 years.The Japanese electronics and entertainment company has been pushing the successor machine, PlayStation Vita.
Tokyo-based Sony said Tuesday that PSP shipments ended in North America in January, will end in Japan this month and later this year in Europe.
Discounts on Vita and downloads are offered to Japanese PSP owners, but are still undecided for those overseas.
More than 76 million PSP machines were sold, as of two years ago, the last time a tally was taken. The PSP went on sale in December 2004.
Machines devoted to games are struggling against the popularity of smartphones and other devices. Sony reported a $1.3 billion loss for last fiscal year and is expecting to stay in the red this year.
Some analysts say the Vita has not sold in significant numbers. Sony does not release the cumulative global unit sales of the Vita and combines it with PSP tallies.
Sony's handheld game machine also faced stiff competition from Japanese rival Nintendo Co.'s 3DS. But Nintendo has also struggled to keep momentum going for its game machines.

Apple Announces iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite

 

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Apple's Mac operating system is getting a new design and better ways to exchange files, while new features in the software for iPhones and iPads include one for keeping tabs on your health.
Apple executive Craig Federighi pointed out that data from various fitness-related devices now live in silos, so you can't get a comprehensive picture of your health. That will change, he says, with HealthKit coming to the new mobile software, iOS 8. Apple is also working with the Mayo Clinic to make sure your weight, calorie intake and other health metrics are within healthy ranges.
Apple is also making it easier for various devices to work together. You can share songs, movies and books you purchase with your entire family. Macs and mobile gadgets will share more features, and you can share and sync files between the two more easily.
The company is previewing the new features at its 25th annual conference for software developers in San Francisco. The free updates will come this fall, though developers get a test version Monday.
Here are the highlights on what's been announced and what's coming:
Changes to Mac computers:
- The next Mac system will be named Yosemite, after the national park, now that Apple is naming it after California locales rather than cats.
- You'll be able to search for content on the computer and on the Internet at once, similar to a feature available with Microsoft's Windows 8.
- Apple is expanding its iCloud storage service so that you can store and sync files of any type, not just the ones designed specifically for iCloud. It's similar to how services such as Dropbox let you work with the same files on multiple devices more easily.
(Also see: Apple Unveils OS X Yosemite With New Continuity Features and More)
- A Mail Drop feature will make it easier to send large files. Instead of pushing the entire file by email and overloading mail servers, the Mac will create a link that the recipient can click for the full file.
- The Mac's Safari Web browser will have more privacy controls and ways to share links more easily.
Changes to iPhones and iPads:
- Like the new Mac OS, the iOS 8 system will have a universal search tool, to cover both your device and the Internet. It will also get the iCloud Drive service.
- The new software will sport interactive notifications, so you can respond to a message without having to leave another app. It will have new gestures, such as double tapping to see a list of frequent contacts.
- A "quick type" feature promises predictive typing suggestions. For example, if you start typing, "Do you want to go to," the phone will suggest "dinner" or "movie" as the next word. Currently, the suggestions are limited to spelling corrections.
(Also see: Apple Unveils iOS 8 With New Health App, iCloud Photo Library and More)
- iOS 8 will have a built-in health-management tool to help people track their vital signs, diet and sleeping habits. Apple's chief rival, Samsung Electronics Co., incorporated fitness-related features in its latest flagship phone, the Galaxy S5.
- Apple announced new technology for controlling garage doors, thermostats and other home systems, although the company didn't say how all the pieces will be linked together through what it calls HomeKit.
- For developers, Apple announced the ability to sell app bundles at discounted prices. The fingerprint security system on the iPhone 5s also will be accessible to apps written by outside parties, not just Apple functions such as unlocking the phone.
Working together:
- Although the Mac and iOS systems are separate, Apple CEO Tim Cook says the two have been engineered to work seamlessly together.
- Apple's AirDrop feature, which has let you share files with other devices of the same type, will now let iPhones and Macs share directly with each other.
- A new "handoff" feature will let you switch devices more easily, so you can start writing an email on a phone and finish on a Mac. And when a call comes in on your iPhone, you can get caller ID information on your Mac.
- The iMessage chat service will now let you communicate with devices that aren't running iOS, such as those running the rival Android system from Google.
Announced earlier:
- Last week, Apple announced a deal to pay $3 billion for Beats Electronics, a headphone and music streaming specialist. The deal brings rapper Dr. Dre and recording impresario Jimmy Iovine to undetermined roles at Apple. During a demo Monday, Federighi placed a call to Dr. Dre to welcome him to Apple.
Coming soon:
- Apple typically announces new iPhones in September and new iPads soon after that. Many analysts also believe the company will release an Internet-connected watch as part of Apple's expansion into wearable technology.
Silent:
- Despite speculation, Apple didn't say anything about a long-awaited digital wallet that enables Apple to process payments on iPhones and iPads.
- Apple didn't provide an update on CarPlay, its project for embedding automobiles with some of the iPhone's main applications. But Apple did say it'll be possible to tap the Siri virtual assistant without pressing a button. Cars with built-in CarPlay services and radios that are compatible with CarPlay are both expected this year.

WWDC 2014 Preview: iOS 8, OS X v10.10, and the Much-Awaited New Product Line?

 

It's almost time for Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference, and that means CEO Tim Cook will be getting up on stage to talk about the company's progress and potentially reveal details of new products and software. Apple's policy of keeping future products secret has become legendary, and it's no overstatement to say that people around the world are already salivating in anticipation of what might be announced.
Thanks to dozens of leaks and even a few teasers from Apple itself - Senior Vice President Eddy Cue has boasted that the products coming later this year are the best he's seen in 25 years - we have a fairly good idea of what to expect at WWDC 2014. Here's a quick recap of everything we know so far:
Hardware
One of the most tantalising rumours suggests that we'll see new iMac and MacBook models. The iMac is said to be more affordable than existing models, which would help Apple strengthen its position in emerging markets and attract orders from educational institutions where it has traditionally had a strong footprint. Current iMac models are more expensive than the ones they replaced and are also less repairable and upgradeable, thanks to a super slim chassis and increasing integration of core components.
The new MacBook, which could be the basis for a new or revamped product line, is said to be a 12-inch model. It might replace the current MacBook Air lineup, but would come with the same kind of Retina Display that defines the current MacBook Pro models.
A far more ambitious claim that somewhat dovetails with the iMac and MacBook rumour is that Apple will reveal a new lineup of low-cost, low-powered devices based on the same ARM architecture that powers its iPhones and iPads. While the specifics of actual products might not be discussed yet, Apple could announce its intentions in order for developers to have time to port applications to the new architecture, and would have to share details about an ARM-ported version of OS X.
Even more recent leaks suggest that Apple has something entirely different in mind - a home automation platform. After Google's recent acquisition of Nest, Apple might be trying to make sure its competitor isn't able to entrench people in an ecosystem spanning every part of their lives.
Apple has also been allegedly working on wearable devices for several years, and with Samsung, Google and other companies jumping into the battle with all guns blazing, now would be the time to act. We might see a smartwatch iPhone accessory, or perhaps some kind of fitness tracker. Other accessories such as new earphones could also be on the cards.
The Apple TV is long overdue for an update, but if it's addressed at all, it will be a minor refresh. A more radical overhaul will come later, with fresh software and content made possible thanks to the recent acquisition of Beats and its team. Apple will certainly acknowledge the team, especially Dr Dre and Jimmy Iovine on stage, and could discuss what it's planning for the hugely popular Beats line of headphones.
Apple might provide hints about its next iPhone and iPad releases, but only to the extent that developers need to know in order to get apps ready for the expected launch of those devices in the August-October time frame.
Software
It's pretty certain that OS X v10.10 will be previewed, but it also might be that Apple dedicates a significant portion of WWDC to its desktop OS, which has been overshadowed by iOS in recent years. iOS got a radical makeover last year, with an all-new look and a number of major features. That aesthetic is widely expected to be carried over to OS X this year. All remaining leather, felt and canvas textures will be excised in favour of sharp lines, stark colours and frosted translucent overlays. OS X v10.10 could also feature improved interoperation with iCloud and iOS.
There have also been plenty of leaks regarding iOS 8, although it now seems as though not all planned features will be available at the time of launch. There have been strong indications that Apple will update its Maps app with better imagery and more helpful directions, split the iTunes Radio feature off into its own app, allow Siri to recognise songs, and introduce mobile equivalents of the OS X Preview and TextEdit apps. Perhaps the most significant update could be Healthbook, a new app designed to tie in to potential new health tracking hardware, and track information such as heart rate, sleep patterns, food intake, physical activity, hydration, and much more. iPad users might be able to use two apps side by side if another rumour of split-screen functionality and improved inter-app communication proves to be accurate.
It's also high time the iWork and iLife apps received some attention - Apple changed Pages, Numbers and Keynote significantly in an attempt to simplify them and allow documents to be created and edited on Macs and iOS devices, but alienated many users in the process. Many features were dropped, but Apple has promised to reintroduce many of them.
Developers would also love to hear about improvements to iCloud, hopefully including better file sharing, version control and collaborative editing. iCloud would also have to be a major part of the rumoured home automation platform, so that's another potential topic of discussion.

Apple Updates iMessage and Siri in iOS 8; Introduces Family Sharing

 

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At WWDC on Monday, Apple announced the latest iteration of its mobile operating system - iOS 8. Apart from announcing the new Family Sharing feature, the tech major announced updates to system apps like iMessage and Siri.
The iMessage app on iOS 8 borrows a lot of features from popular messaging apps like WhatsApp and Snapchat. Apple adds new group messaging options that let users name conversations, add or remove people, turn off notifications, and leave the conversation. This brings iMessages at par in many ways with WhatsApp, Line and Telegram. Moreover, users can also share their locations with friends and quickly send photos, video or audio messages by placing the finger on the camera icon and releasing it. There is an option to delete the message from the friend's phone akin to Snapchat. While other apps can chat across ecosystem, including Android and Windows, the only downside to these new features on iMessage is that it works only with iPhones.
(Also see: 10 New iOS 8 Features Showcased at WWDC)
Meanwhile, Siri on iOS 8 now has 'Always-on' functionality just like Google Now and uttering the words '"Hey, Siri" summons the assistant. In collaboration with Shazam, Apple also stated that Siri now has the ability to analyse and identify songs automatically. Users can also purchase iTunes and App Store content directly from Siri, and it has support for 22 new languages.
(Also see: 10 Big Changes in OS X Yosemite)
With Family Sharing on iOS 8, up to six members will be able to share iTunes purchases, including apps, music and movies, provided the same credit card is linked to each iTunes account. Families using the feature can also access each other's calendars, reminders and photos. Most importantly, parents will now be able to control their children's purchasing ability by adding restrictions like making passwords mandatory for purchase.

China Escalating Attack on Google

 

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Chinese authorities have made Google's services largely inaccessible in recent days, a move most likely related to the government's broad efforts to stifle discussion of the 25th anniversary of the crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Tiananmen Square on June 3 and 4, 1989.In addition to Google's search engines being blocked, the company's products, including Gmail, Calendar and Translate, have been affected.
This is not the first time China has taken aim at Google and its users there. The authorities blocked Google for 12 hours in 2012, according to GreatFire.org, an independent censorship-monitoring website, which published a blog post about the recent problems Monday. But the recent crackdown has been more severe, and there has been no indication of how long it will last.
"This is by far the biggest attack on Google that's ever taken place in China," said a co-founder of GreatFire.org, who asked to remain anonymous to prevent retaliation by the authorities. "Probably the only thing comparable is when the Chinese government first started blocking websites in the 1990s."
While Internet users in mainland China could reach international versions of Google search until a few days ago, "all Google services in all countries, encrypted or not, are now blocked in China," GreatFire.org said in the blog post. These include the Chinese-language version based in Hong Kong, Google.hk, and Google.com, Google Australia and others.
Other services with no direct search function, including the company's Picasa photo program, Maps service and Calendar application, were also inaccessible to most users Monday.
"It is the strictest censorship ever deployed," the blog said.
Unlike the websites of Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and The New York Times, which are reliably blocked by the authorities, Google services have been disrupted in a way that affects about 9 of 10 Chinese users, according to GreatFire.org. By allowing some access, "the Chinese government is trying to pin the blame on Google," the GreatFire co-founder said.
Google said that it was not the problem.
"We've checked extensively, and there are no technical problems on our side," said a Google spokeswoman, who declined to elaborate.
Google's traffic from China on all its services fell 50 percent over the weekend, according to the company's transparency report.
As most Internet users in China can attest, Google's services have been subject to varying degrees of interference since 2010, when the company shut down its Internet search service in China amid accusations of government censorship and intrusions by state-backed hackers. The move prompted angry denunciations by the Chinese government, but many young people responded by placing mourning wreaths at Google's headquarters in Beijing, a testament to the company's popularity in the country.
Since then, Google has been directing users to an uncensored search engine in Hong Kong.
The government has in the past denied that it interferes with Google services in China, but many users complain that gaining access to Gmail is difficult and at times nearly impossible.
The co-founder of GreatFire.org said complaints began appearing on Chinese social media last week but were quickly erased by censors.
"Sigh ... my Google calendar is dead again," a user on the popular Sina Weibo microblog wrote Monday. "Every year it's sensitive, this year even more so." The post was swiftly deleted.
Whether the blockage is permanent or just a temporary measure that will ease after June 4 is unclear. Government offices in China were closed Monday for a national holiday.
In recent weeks, the authorities have waged a particularly aggressive campaign against those who might seek to discuss or commemorate the events of 1989, detaining dozens of dissidents, scholars and legal defenders. Some of those detained are facing criminal charges, a development that rights advocates say goes beyond previous efforts to stifle public commemoration of the crackdown. In an effort to foil online discussion, code words for the crackdown, including "6-4-89" and "May 35," have also been blocked.
"They're locking up everyone that they can and blocking everything they can," said Jeremy Goldkorn, director of Danwei, a website that tracks the Chinese media and Internet.
But even as the Chinese government continues to fortify its complex online censorship regimen, commonly known as the Great Firewall, software developers who support the free flow of information have been creating more innovative products that allow users to break through. Millions of people in China rely on proxy servers, virtual private networks and other methods to skirt Internet controls, although those measures are often subject to interference.
In March, Google began encrypting what is known as search by default in China. The secure system permits users to conduct uncensored searches, an act the government could prevent only by blocking direct access to Google. The authorities have now locked that electronic door, unless Internet users have the right software to pry it open.
At least one workaround is protected in a place censors may find hard to reach: the cloud. The activists at GreatFire.org say they have developed an "unblockable" Google mirror website that relies on encrypted cloud computing. To take it down, the government would have to block online systems used by many companies in China - a move that probably would have significant economic repercussions.