There is no denying the world wide popularity that the Apple iPhone has enjoyed since its initial launch in 2007. Nearly five years down the line and that popularity shows no sign of decreasing with the current iPhone 4S model being available in over 100 carriers, across more than 70 countries

The battle between Apple and jailbreak development teams has been going on for a number of years now, and with the recent release of an untethered jailbreak for A4 devices, and the impending release of an A5 version, it is unlikely it will end anytime soon. However, I think even the main developers and hackers would admit to being a little naive if they thought that the process wasn’t getting a little more difficult with every iOS release. Of the main challenges faced by development teams such as Chronic Dev, is finding an exploit in a particular version of the operating system, then using that bug to produce a working, distributable jailbreak

According to a report by The Daily , Redmond-based Microsoft is plotting a set-top box which includes Kinect features, whilst also linking up with various music and video services. The device, which will also offer apps and games, is described as an entertainment-specific media hub, and will be a separate entity to the Xbox 360 as opposed to another peripheral.

Just over a week ago we brought you an article which showcased the design talents of Antonio De Rosa, founder of ADR Studios. The beautiful concept design, dubbed the ‘iPhone SJ’ not only showcased De Rosa’s talents, but also served up a beautiful design which would not look out of place in any Apple retail store.