A view days ago we wrote about a Russian hacker that released a tool for bypassing Apple’s In App Purchase mechanism, which made it possible to obtaining in-app purchases from iOS apps for free. Now TheNextWeb reported that Apple is fighting back and began blocking the IP address of the server used by Russian hacker Alexey V. Borodin to authenticate purchases. » Apple Fighting Back Against In App Purchase Hack

9to5mac reported that Apple.Pro has posted an photo of the next-generation iPhone front. Notice the centered FaceTime camera. It’s a single white frame, the black is just the frame flipped over. Which is new, we’ve yet to see a white iPhone front frame for the next iPhone. 9to5mac also noticed that more of these same frames are leaking out as production is reportedly starting.

When Gotham is threatened and people live in fear only one hope remains… Discover the first trailer of The Dark Knight Rises – the exclusive game inspired by The Dark Knight Rises to be released on your smartphone on July 20th. Check out after the break to find two videos of this upcoming game by GameLoft. » The Dark Knight Rises For iOS [videos]

Tiny Wings has been out in the App Store for some time now, but it’s back in the news. The developer Andreas Illiger, teased us with a unique video, showing what seemed to be Tiny Wings 2. It turned out to be Tiny Wings 2.0. A huge update to the original game. » Tiny Wings 2.0, Plus iPad Version, Plus Gameplay Video

9to5mac noted that a Russian developer has published a method of obtaining in-app purchases from iOS apps for free. “First noticed by Russian blog i-ekb.ru, the “in-app proxy”method does not require a jailbreak, can be completed by novices in three steps using just an iOS device, and allows users to install in-app content for free.” The Russian developer ZonD80 uploaded a video “check above” on YouTube where you can see a demonstration of the hack. » Russian Hacker Released Tool for Bypassing Apple’s In App Purchase Mechanism

Earlier this month Apple had told developers that a new Food & Drink category was coming to the App Store. The new category is now live in the App Store here and features over 2800 Paid and 4000 Free apps in the iPhone section and over 1200 Paid and 1000 Free apps in the iPad section. » Apple Launches New ‘Food & Drink’ Category on App Store

Apple just announced it will reopen its SoHo store in Manhattan on July 14 at 10 a.m. EST. “The Apple Store, SoHo, is completely redesigned and better than ever. There are more than twice as many products available for you to try. A new state-of-the-art theater with extra seating is the perfect place to enjoy events and workshops. We’ve added New York’s first Briefing Room, where you can get to know our Business Team. Even the Genius Bar is bigger, so it’s easier than ever to get an appointment.” The first 3, 000 customers win free commemorative t-shirts. » SoHo NY Apple Store To Reopen July 14