Jailbreak Released for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Free your iPad.

Just after the iPad 3G released to U.S. customers, hackers have released an untethered jailbreak method for any iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch on firmware 3.1.2, 3.1.3, or 3.2.

While jailbreaking software, which allows users to install and run software that's not approved by Apple, has been available for the iPhone and iPod touch, this release is completely new for the iPad.

Called Spirit Jailbreak, it allows for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users to jailbreak their phones without being connected to a computer. It is not a carrier unlock solution though, so those looking to run their phones on other networks shouldn't use this. (The iPad 3G has no carrier lock, though.)

If this sounds like the way you want to get around Apple's App Store, then check out the jailbreak software here.

Now the question remains whether or not Apple will have patched up this security hole yet by the time the iPad releases in the rest of the world later this month.

In related news, those with the new iPad 3G may be interested to know that some havehacked it work on T-Mobile and also be able to send text messages.

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Google Buys Bumptop for Flashy Desktops

Google looking for a UI maker to bump itself to the top?

Google has just added a new group of UI specialists to its roster of talent.

The makers of Bumptop, the desktop-transforming software for both Windows and Mac, posted a notice on its website that it has been acquired by Google.

Google's purchase puts an end to the sale of Bumptop software, though fans can still download it for free for the next week. Owners of Bumptop Pro will still be supported, though long-term plans are unknown.

LG Dispay LCDs May Be Banned Worldwide

A patent infringement case may block the sale of certain LG LCD panels.

Computerworld reports that Taiwan-based AU Optronics (AUO) is trying to halt the import and sale of LG Display LCD panels across the globe. If an injunction is successful, this could ultimately hurt consumers and their choice of LCD options, as LG currently commands over a quarter of the LCD panel market.

Over the past three and a half years, LG and AUO have been in a legal scuffle in regards to patents covering material and processes used in making LCD panels. Friday marked the end of the long, multifaceted battle, with AUO emerging as the winner based on LG's inability to prove that the rival company infringed on its LCD patents.

But in February AUO filed a counter-suit and won. Judge Joseph J. Farnan Jr. said in a 77-page verdict that AUO provided enough evidence to show that LG literally infringes on patents asserted by AUO--LG was unable to prove otherwise. Now AUO is warning consumers not to purchase "unauthorized infringing products from LG for sale or use in the U.S. without the need for further court action."

Computerworld said that LG may file further appeals or motions in its case, or it may reach a settlement with AUO that may prevent the possible ban of LG-based LCD screens. As it stands now, over the last six months, LG has shipped more LCD screens across the globe than any other LCD manufacturer. A cease in that kind of distribution could however allow lesser-known brands to step forward and fill the void.