Apple just released iOS 5 beta 3 for developers to work on yesterday, and before the general public even has a chance to try that one out (mostly because beta versions really weren’t meant for public consumption), it’s already jailbroken. So if you ever wanted to get adventurous and try out the beta release of the operating system that’s going to power the next-gen iPhone, but you were iffy about using an iOS version that’s been locked to stock, then fear no more. Just be warned that the released version of iOS 5 is a beta, so don’t whine about stuff not working the way they’re supposed to. The juicy jailbreaking bits after the break.
Mozilla’s Firefox browser has been updated to version 3.5, which should be the final version for Firefox 3. The latest update boasts of better (read: faster) overall performance, better security, and a host of new features.
A Beta version of Nokia’s touch-based Photo Browser app is now available for Symbian S60 Smartphones. First introduced last month for the 5800 XpressMusic phone’s touchscreen interface, the update for S60 3rd Edition mobiles will make use of scroll keys and softkeys for navigation and editing.
AMD has released a new beta version of their Fusion Media Explorer, a 3D media browser designed for AMD’s Puma and Dragon platforms. Aside from presenting media files (photos, videos, album art, etc) into one very attractive interface, the FME offers one-click uploads of photos to Facebook, quick searches from YouTube, Flickr and Windows’ Live Search service, and displays content that’s related to what you’re looking at or listening to.
MP3 format co-creator Thomson has come out with new software tools for creation and playback of an enhanced version of the old mp3 format. The resulting format, dubbed “mp3HD”, will use lossless compression—making it an exact replica of CD tracks, or at least close enough—for a boost in sound quality and detail.
