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While the hoopla surrounding the recently released iOS 4.3.4 (and iOS 4.2.9) focused on it killing the PDF exploit that allowed JailbreakMe.com to function — and could potentially allow bad guys to attack the iPhone and iPad as well — it looks like Apple also patched an exploit that had been used to achieve untethered Jailbreakers since iOS 4.1. According to @i0n1c:

For those that did not get it: iOS 4.3.4 does not only fix jbme3 as announced, but also silently kills the ndrv_setspec() integer overflow.

In addition to that iOS 4.3.4 also adds code to dyld to detect attacks with binaries using “incomplete code signing”.

“Incomplete codesigning attacks” were used for all untether exploits from at least iOS 4.1.0

Wonder if {Apple] only tried to stop my xploit from modifying LCs at runtime with the new check, or if they knew it would stop [incomplete codesigning] attacks.

That last tweet revives the debate about wether or not Apple is simply concerned about iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch security, or if they’re specifically targeting Jailbreak exploits to close down. Some, like JailbreakMe.com, are such a risk Apple closes them as soon as possible. Others, like ndrv_setspec() survived for months and several IOS updates.

Either way, we once again thank the Jailbreak developers for their time and tenacity in always looking for new exploits and new ways to Jailbreak.

[@i0n1c, thanks @sethclifford]

Missed a compelling piece of iPad news, a great review, or a killer how-to? We’re not collecting absolutely everything in iPad here — you can hit up TiPb.com/iPad for that! — but we’re carefully picking what we think is the best of the last 7 days and presenting it here for your review.

And hey! — these double as show notes for our iPad Live! podcast tonight at 9pm Eastern. So join us and follow along!

Meta

• Superfunctional 2: The Walking Dread [iPod nano giveaway]
• Iterate 2: Savage Interactive

iOS

• Apple releases iOS 5 beta 3 for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Apple TV to developers
• Apple releases iOS 4.3.4 and iOS 4.2.9 PDF security fix for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

iPad 3

• TSMC to start trial manufacturing Apple's next generation A6 chip
• iPad 3 parts leak in Taiwan
• Apple adding second manufacturer to meet demand for iPad 3 this fall?
• Foxconn persuades Apple to drop search for second iPad manufacturer?

News

• Apple introduces volume purchasing for business
• Apple re-aligns international iTunes App Store prices
• Amazon preparing a 9-inch iPad competitor for fall

Editorial

• The difference between Mike Lazaridis and Steve Jobs
• iPad as independent second screen

Jailbreak

• iUsers brings multiple user accounts to the iPad [jailbreak]

Tips

• Daily Tip: How to download previously purchased apps, songs, and books in iTunes
• Daily Tip: How to use iOS 5 AirPlay mirroring for FaceTime

Apps

• Words With Friends HD update brings shuffle
• WriteRoom updated as universal app for iPhone and iPad
• Convert documents into PDFs with PDF Converter for iPad

There are hundreds of thousands of iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad apps for just about everything — so how come the one you need, the one you know just has to be there, is so hard to find? Enter TiPb’s new weekly feature where staff and readers alike sort through the App Store and help you find just the right App for That. This week, Scott asks:

I recently was lucky enough to find my current girlfriend and couldn’t be happier. I wanted to try and impress her and her family, though, by learning their native language – Russian. Can you please help?

This was an interesting inquiry as there are several different options depending on the level of mastery Scott is trying to achieve and his budget. To see our recommendations, follow along after the break!

The most expensive, but probably most effective, solution is Rosetta Stone. Version 4 includes an option for a subscription to TOTALe which allows access to their iOS companion apps, TOTALe Companion [Free - iTunes link] and TOTALe Companion HD [Free - iTunes link]. At $180-$380 for the computer software and $10-$25 per month for the TOTALe subscription, Rosetta Stone is not a cheap option, but it has a great reputation of being extremely effective and a money back guarantee. (Screenshot is an example from the Spanish software).

Next up, we have MyWords – Learn Russian Vocabulary [$9.99 - iTunes link]. This app will teach you 10 new Russian words a day. In addition to the English translation, each word includes the proper spelling as well as audio to hear the correct pronunciation. It also includes quizzes and a word bank to keep track of how many words you’ve learned. At 10 words a day, this app can help you learn a lot of vocabulary fairly quickly (as long as you put in the effort).

One of the challenges of learning Russian is the different alphabet. That’s where Russian Alphabet + Audio [$1.99 - iTunes link] comes into play. This app is basically flashcards of the Russian alphabet and each flashcard includes a phonetic pronunciation by comparing to an English word as well as an audio pronunciation.

Lastly, SpeakEasy Russian [$3.99 - iTunes link] for iPhone and iPad teaches 650 spoken and phonetically written words and expressions. This app won’t exactly make you fluent in Russian, but it will get you started with the common phrases.

So there you have it! Four different apps that will help Scott learn Russian, each with a unique emphasis. Anyone else have any App for That suggestions for Scott? Let him — and all of us — know.

Having trouble finding what you need in the app store? Send us an email to iosapps@tipb.com and let us know what you’re looking for, and we’ll do our best to find you just the right App for That!