Since the release of the iPhone 4 for Verizon, and even before, the competition between AT&T and Verizon has been heating up with each throwing out new commericials saying that their service is better in one area or another.
Now Apple has released a new commercial joining both carriers through the iPhone saying that two is better than one.
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Sunday, January 23, 2011
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Dev Team to Release Unlock soon after Release of 4.2
The Dev-Team will release an update of ultrasn0w to unlock the new baseband from iOS 4.2. This update of ultrasn0w will unfortunately only support iPhone 3GS and 3G not iPhone 4. So DO NOT update your iPhone 4 if you want to keep your iPhone 4's unlock. The Dev-Team should release the update within a couple days of the release of iOS 4.2 that should most likely be out on November 24th. As long as their aren't any problem up ahead you should have your unlock at the end of the month and very satisfied with it.
iPhone 4 Unlock Not Left in The Cold
Good news to any of your iPhone 4 users who updated their baseband and have no way to unlock it. The Dev-Team has found some good leads into unlocking the iPhone 4. They will start to work on an unlock for the iPhone 4 baseband after all the hype of 4.2 has been over.Don't expect to have a unlock for your iPhone 4 as soon as the iPhone 3GS or 3G but just expect to have an unlock that's going to be worked on right after the excitement over 4.2, Just be patient and you'll get your unlock in no time at all.
Remember do not annoy the Dev-Team for the release of the unlock for your iPhone.
Dev-Team to Realease Unlock Soon After iOS 4.2
iOS 4.2 Delayed Again
iOS 4.2 Supports: iPad, iPhone 4, iPhone 3gs, iPhone 3g, iPod touch 4g, iPod touch 3g, and iPod touch 2g.The new 4.2 which brings a lot of anticipation to the iPad multitasking, the fix the iPhone's security flaw, and the speed improvement for the iPhone 3g is delayed from November 12th to most likely November 24th. The main cause of the delay is the wifi functionality with the iPad.The iPad can only get to a certain point to connecting to but cant never access the internet. But, hopefully apple solves the problem in a short time and then releases much earlier than November 24th.
Monday, November 8, 2010
3D Glasses for iPhone and iPod touch
It promises three-dimensional content that offers a 360-degree experience in gaming, virtual travel experiences and entertainment content. It's aimed at both children and adults.
The device, which resembles a pair of binoculars with a slot in which users insert their iPod or iPhone, will be priced at $30. It will be available starting next spring at stores where Apple's iPhones and iPod Touches are available.The goggles require the usage of separate apps to view the 3D content. This means that not everything will be in 3D.
This may become one of the next biggest 'things' for the iPhone and iPod touch considering that normal 3D viewing glasses cost much more than these, how ever unfashionable they may be.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
iPhone sent to Space
An iPhone attached to a few weather balloons has floated to 19 miles above the Earth! High enough to see the curvature.
The iPhone was attached to an external HD video camera and a parachute to capture it's amazing voyage to where no iPhone has ever gone before.
The entire device was found over 30 miles from its launch point.
Check out the project site here, to be able to make your own iPhone space
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Netflix Adds Support for Video Out
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Adding Themes to iPod touch/iPhone without Jailbreaking
Jailbreaking can be one of the best things you can do for your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad but it can get complicated and confusing if you aren't familiar with the programs or terms that are used. If you only jailbreaking for the themes, there is now a way to do so without jailbreaking. This method takes much longer than jailbreaking and using Winterboard, as each icon must be separately added for each app you have.Guide
- Download and install iPhone Explorer (supports Mac and PC).
- Plug your device into your computer via USB cord.
- On the left side of iPhone Explorer, you will see a folder directory. Go to iPhone/Apps/(name of app you want to change) / /(name of app you want to change).app/. For example: MyiPhone/Apps/Safari/Safari.app/
- There, you will see a file named icon@2x.png. Rename this to bakicon@2x.png. This is so that if something goes wrong, you will have the original icon still in your device to revert back to.
- Now get the icon you want to change the original Safari to (you can get themes by clicking here). It should be on your desktop, rename it to icon@2x.png
- Take that file from your desktop and drop it into iPhone Explorer.
- If it is the first time you are doing this, reboot your device and make sure it works or else keep repeating steps 3-6 for every app you have.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
iPhone 4 vs. HTC HD2 Vs. Nexus One vs. LG Panther Boot Up
Pocketnow, a smartphone review site, has compared the boot speed of the iPhone 4, running iOS , the HTC HD2, Nexus One, running Android 2.2, and the LG Panther running Windows Phone 7.Description from Pocketnow:
In this video we compare the startup time of Windows Phone 7 with Windows Mobile, iPhone, and Android. As a reminder, we're testing on non-final Windows Phone 7 hardware and software. Remarkably, Windows Phone 7 starts up in almost half the time of all of the other smartphone operating systems. Since most people leave their phones turned on all the time, startup time is not that big of a deal, but when the time is under 30 seconds (as is the case with Windows Phone 7, this build at least), it's worth mentioning.
Though the Windows Mobile 7 phones in the video booted up faster than the Android and iPhone, the commenters at iPhone Hacks have pointed out that a variety of factors such as media installed, customizations, and caches could have very well affected every one of the phones.
[Via Pocketnow]
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Unicom to Jailbreak iPhones for You?
Reports from Chinas cellphone carrier, Unicom, say that will be offering a jailbreak, along with some other extra features.
With 4.0.2 stopping the JailbreakMe.com jailbreak, it will be interesting to see how Unicom would jailbreak these devices or provide only older firmware devices.
Since jailbreaks are readily available and provided free to everybody, it may be the deal-breaker for cellphone buyers bringing in more profit for Unicom.
It will be interesting to see how Apple will react to this information.
[Via 9to5Mac]
The image above says
Support Service: Free SIM-trimming, jailbreak, installation of more than 10 hot apps.The posters also show that a jailbreak will also be provided for the iPad.
With 4.0.2 stopping the JailbreakMe.com jailbreak, it will be interesting to see how Unicom would jailbreak these devices or provide only older firmware devices.
Since jailbreaks are readily available and provided free to everybody, it may be the deal-breaker for cellphone buyers bringing in more profit for Unicom.
It will be interesting to see how Apple will react to this information.
[Via 9to5Mac]
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Netflix for iPhone and iPod touch Released
Netflix had previously released its app for the iPad, it has now finally released its app for the iPhone and iPod touch.The app is now on the App Store for free but it requires that you have a membership with Netflix. If you don't have a membership, you can start a free trail with Netflix.
You can stream movies directly from the Netflix app through Wi-Fi or a cellular network. In addition, the app also allows you to resume watching the movie on your TV or computer.
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Saturday, August 21, 2010
Apple to Disable iDevices at Own Will?
Even after the US Congress made it clear that jailbreaking the iPhone was not under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Apple still doesn't want to go down without a fight.Apple has applied for a patent which would allow them to see into an iDevice, such as taking screenshots and recording GPS position, and allow them to disable the device if it were doing something it deems wrong.
The actual patent:
[0060]To detect an unauthorized user, process 610 of FIG. 6b can determine whether particular activities are identified at step 612. As described above, the particular activities can include any activities indicating suspicious behavior such as, for example, entering an incorrect password a predetermined number of times in a row, entering an incorrect password a predetermined number of times within a period of time, hacking the electronic device, jailbreaking the electronic device, unlocking of the electronic device, removing a SIM card from the electronic device, moving the electronic device a predetermined distance from a synced device, or any combination of the above. If a particular activity is identified, the current user can be detected as an unauthorized user at step 614. If, however, a particular activity is not identified, process 610 can end at step 616.Hopefully if this is ever released, jailbreakers will be able to come up with a solution to disable this 'kill-switch'.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Sony takes aim at iPhone, App Store
It is becoming apparent that the iPhone, iPod touch, and App Store have been taking a jab at Sony's profit margin.
Now, Sony has started a new ad campaign featuring Marcus, a smack-talking teenager, promoting the PSP.
The commercials directly attack the iPhone and the App Store containing 'Lame Games.' The commercials promote the PSP's cheap, older games for $9.99 which are intended to rival the App Store's many apps priced as free or $0.99.
Video
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Jailbreak iPhone 3G and iPod touch 2G on 4.0.2
Is this not the right jailbreak for you? Find the one made for your device and firmware by clicking here.
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The newly released Apple firmware 4.0.2 fixes the PDF security hole that was used by JailbreakMe to jailbreak without the use of a computer. Though JailbreakMe does not jailbreak 4.0.2, Redsn0w is able to jailbreak iPhone 3G, and iPod touch 2G (non-MC model).
- Make sure you are on firmware 4.0.2 by going into the Settings app, General, About, then down to Version. If you're not on 4.0.2, go into iTunes and click the Update button.
- (Skip this step if using iPhone 3G) While you're there, scroll down to Model, if the first two letters start with MC, this jailbreak will not work for you. If the Model starts with something else (MB, etc.) you're fine.
- Download Redsn0w 0.9.5b5-5 for Windows | Download Redsn0w 0.9.5b5-5 for Mac
- (Skip this step if using iPhone 3G) Download the iOS 4.0 firmware file by going here, clicking on the second drop down bar, and finding iPod touch 2G (4.0/8A293).(This is not a mistake)
- (Skip this step if using iPod touch 2G) Download the iOS 4.0 firmware file by going here, clicking on the second drop down bar, and finding iPhone 3G (4.0/8A293).(This is not a mistake)
- Open Reds0w and click the Browse button. Point it to the file you downloaded from one of the two above steps. Click Next.
- Make sure Install Cydia is checked and click Next
- Plug your device into your computer and turn it fully off. Click Next.
- Now be ready to follow the on-screen instructions. They will tell you what to do with your buttons. Make sure you follow them properly. (If you think you've messed up, stop, close Redsn0w, and hold down both home and power buttons for about 15 seconds until your device restarts. Then repeat above steps.)
- Now wait until Redsn0w is finished doing its thing.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for Dummies
With so many guides, programs, and downloads, it can get pretty confusing to a first time jailbreaker on what to do. That's why this page was setup!Although we recommend that you upgrade to the latest firmware before jailbreaking, jailbreaks for almost all combination of firmwares, devices, and computers are out. Just match your device and firmware with the one provided below. This will take you to the page with the full guide on how to jailbreak your specific model of iPod/iPhone.
Last updated: October 28, 2010
iPhone 4
To check the firmware of your device, go to Settings, General, About, and scroll down to Version.
| Firmware | Baseband | Jailbreak Program | Jailbreak Guide | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4.0 | 01.59.00 | JailbreakMe | ||
4.0.1 | 01.59.00 | JailbreakMe | ||
4.0.2 | 01.59.00 | limera1n | N/A | N/A |
4.1 | 01.59.00 | limera1n | N/A | N/A |
iPhone 3GS
To check the firmware of your device, go to Settings, General, About, and scroll down to Version.
| Firmware | Baseband | Boot Loader | Jailbreak Program | Jailbreak Guide | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3.0 | 04.26.08 | 359.3 | Blackra1n | Install Blacksn0w from Cydia after jailbreaking | |
3.1.0 | 05.11.07 | 359.3 | Blackra1n | Install Blacksn0w from Cydia after jailbreaking | |
3.1.0 | 05.11.07 | 359.3.2 | Blackra1n | Install Blacksn0w from Cydia after jailbreaking | |
3.1.2 | 05.11.07 | 359.3 | Blackra1n | Install Blacksn0w from Cydia after jailbreaking | |
3.1.2 | 05.11.01 | 359.3.2 | JailbreakMe | Install Blacksn0w from Cydia after jailbreaking | |
3.1.3 | 05.12.01 | 359.3 | JailbreakMe | Install Ultrasn0w from Cydia after jailbreaking | |
3.1.3 | 05.12.01 | 359.3.2 | JailbreakMe | Install Ultrasn0w from Cydia after jailbreaking | |
4.0 | 05.13.04 | 359.3 | JailbreakMe | ||
4.0 | 05.13.04 | 359.3.2 | JailbreakMe | ||
4.0.1 | 05.13.04 | 359.3 | JailbreakMe | ||
4.0.1 | 05.13.04 | 359.3.2 | JailbreakMe | ||
4.0.2 | 05.13.04 | 359.3 | limera1n | N/A | |
4.0.2 | 05.13.04 | 359.3.2 | limera1n | N/A | |
4.1 | 01.59.00 | 359.3 | limera1n | N/A | |
4.1 | 01.59.00 | 359.3.2 | limera1n | N/A |
iPhone 3G
To check the firmware of your device, go to Settings, General, About, and scroll down to Version.
| Firmware | Baseband | Boot Loader | Jailbreak Program | Jailbreak Guide | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3.0 | 04.26.08 | All Boot Loaders | Redsn0w | Install Ultrasn0w from Cydia after jailbreaking | |
3.1 | 05.11.07 | All Boot Loaders | Blackra1n | Install Blacksn0w from Cydia after jailbreaking | |
3.1.2 | 05.11.07 | All Boot Loaders | JailbreakMe | Install Blacksn0w from Cydia after jailbreaking | |
3.1.3 | 05.12.01 | 5.08 | JailbreakMe | Install Ultrasn0w from Cydia after jailbreaking | |
3.1.3 | 05.12.01 | 5.09 and higher | JailbreakMe | Install Ultrasn0w from Cydia after jailbreaking | |
4.0 | 05.13.04 | All Boot Loaders | JailbreakMe | ||
4.0.1 | 05.13.04 | All Boot Loaders | JailbreakMe | ||
4.0.2 | 05.13.04 | All Boot Loaders | limera1n | ||
4.1 | 05.13.04 | All Boot Loaders | limera1n |
iPhone 2G
To check the firmware of your device, go to Settings, General, About, and scroll down to Version.
| Firmware | Baseband | Boot Loader | Jailbreak Program | Jailbreak Guide | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3.0 | 04.05.04 | All Boot Loaders | Redsn0w | Use Redsn0w | |
3.1.0 | 04.05.04 | All Boot Loaders | Redsn0w | Use Redsn0w | |
3.1.2 | 04.05.04 | All Boot Loaders | Redsn0w | Use Redsn0w | |
3.1.3 | 04.05.04 | All Boot Loaders | Redsn0w | Use Redsn0w |
iPod touch 4G
To check the firmware of your device, go to Settings, General, About, and scroll down to Version.
*Tethering means that every time you fully restart your device, the jailbreak program must be run to turn off the device. It is adivsed that you stay away from jailbreaks that have tethering.
| Firmware | Model | Jailbreak Program | Tethered?* | Jailbreak Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4.1 | Any | limera1n | No |
To check the firmware of your device, go to Settings, General, About, and scroll down to Version.
*Tethering means that every time you fully restart your device, the jailbreak program must be run to turn off the device. It is adivsed that you stay away from jailbreaks that have tethering.
| Firmware | Model | Jailbreak Program | Tethered?* | Jailbreak Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3.1.1 | Any | Blackra1n | Yes | |
3.1.2 | Any | JailbreakMe | No | |
3.1.3 | Any | JailbreakMe | No | |
4.0 | Any | JailbreakMe | No | |
4.0.2 | Any | limera1n | No | |
4.1 | Any | limera1n | No |
To check the firmware of your device, go to Settings, General, About, and scroll down to Version.
To the the model of your device, go to Settings, General, About, and scroll down to Model. The first two letters of the Model are what is being reffered to in the chart.
*Tethering means that every time you fully restart your device, the jailbreak program must be run to turn off the device. It is adivsed that you stay away from jailbreaks that have tethering.
| Firmware | Model | Jailbreak Program | Tethered?* | Jailbreak Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3.0 | Any | Redsn0w | Yes | |
3.1.0 | Other (MB, etc.) | Blackra1n | No | |
3.1.0 | MC | Blackra1n | Yes | |
3.1.2 | Other (MB, etc.) | JailbreakMe | No | |
3.1.2 | MC | JailbreakMe | No | |
3.1.3 | Other (MB, etc.) | JailbreakMe | No | |
3.1.3 | MC | JailbreakMe | No | |
4.0 | Other (MB, etc.) | JailbreakMe | No | |
4.0 | MC | JailbreakMe | No | |
4.0.1 | Other (MB, etc.) | limera1n coming soon | No | |
4.0.1 | MC | limera1n coming soon | No | |
4.0.2 | Other (MB, etc.) | limera1n coming soon | No | |
4.0.2 | MC | limera1n coming soon | No | |
4.1 | Other (MB, etc.) | limera1n coming soon | No | |
4.1 | MC | limera1n coming soon | No |
iPod touch 1G
To check the firmware of your device, go to Settings, General, About, and scroll down to Version.
*Tethering means that every time you fully restart your device, the jailbreak program must be run to turn off the device. It is adivsed that you stay away from jailbreaks that have tethering.
| Firmware | Model | Jailbreak Program | Tethered?* | Jailbreak Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3.0 | Any | Redsn0w | No | |
3.1.0 | Any | Blackra1n | No | |
3.1.2 | Any | JailbreakMe | No | |
3.1.3 | Any | JailbreakMe | No |
iPad
To check the firmware of your device, go to Settings, General, About, and scroll down to Version.
| Firmware | Baseband | Jailbreak Program | Jailbreak Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
3.2 | 06.15.00 | JailbreakMe | |
3.2.1 | 06.15.00 | JailbreakMe |
Friday, July 23, 2010
Apple Starts iPhone 4 Free Case Program
As previously promised, Apple has started their free iPhone 4 case program. The program is for any iPhone 4 device owners who may be experiencing reception issues. Apple is giving away free bumpers, and many other big name cases. To apply for a free case:
Download the iPhone 4 Case Program app from the App Store. Launch the app on your iPhone 4 and sign in using your iTunes Store account or Apple ID. Select your Bumper or case. For iPhone 4 purchases made before July 23, 2010, you must apply no later than August 22, 2010; otherwise, you must apply within 30 days of your iPhone 4 purchase. To qualify for this program, you must purchase your iPhone 4 by September 30, 2010.
The free cases include:
Apple Bumper
Incase Snap Case (Smoke/Clear)
Belkin Shield Micra (Clear)
Griffin Motif (Smoke)
Griffin Reveal Etch (Black/Black Graphite)
Speck Fitted Case (Black Tartan)
Speck PixelSkin HD (Black)
If you've already bought the Bumper from Apple:
Credit Card
We have already refunded your account. It may take up to one billing cycle for the refund to appear.
Apple Retail Store customers.
Check the status of your refundCash, check, or gift card at an Apple Retail StoreReturn to the store with your receipt by September 30, 2010, to get your refund.
Gift card on the Apple Online Store
We’ll automatically mail you a new gift card for the refund amount.
AT&T Store
We’ll reimburse you for the purchase price of your iPhone 4 Bumper. Just fill out this rebate coupon and mail it to us by September 30, 2010.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Activate iPhone without Original SIM (Hacktivate)
If you've bought an iPhone, you know that once you open it up, it doesn't start up like and begin working, Apple requires that you insert your AT&T SIM card and then verify it with iTunes, this can be a hassle to get around if you bought the iPhone without a contract from AT&T.
The process of activating the phone without using an AT&T SIM card is known as 'hacktivating'. Previously, jailbreaking was needed to hacktivate the iPhone.
Sherif Hashim's solution is to use a Phonebook SIM to active your iPhone. This kind of a SIM card can be found at a local electronics store like Radioshack (or you can even borrow it from them and not have to pay for it). The one Hashim used can be found here, but any kind will work.
This works for any kind of iPhone including iPhone 2G (original), iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 4.
Tutorial
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
iPhone 4 Press Conference this Friday
Apple on Wednesday invited select press to a special press conference to be held this Friday in California. Apple would only say that the press conference would be regarding the iPhone 4. No other information was available when I spoke with them tonight.The conference will be held this Friday July 16th, 2010, 10AM PT.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
More Details on Comex's Flash for iPhone
Update: Check out how to get Frash for your iPad or iPhone 3GS here! Comex, the creator of the Spirit jailbreak, has released more details on his port for Flash 10.1 to iPhones and iPads (and possibly iPod touches).
The name for this Flash port has been called 'Frash'.
The description for the newest YouTube video reads:
Frash is a port of the Adobe Flash runtime for Android to the iPhone, using a compatibility layer. Frash can currently run most Flash programs natively in the MobileSafari browser. Frash currently only runs on the iPad, but support for other devices (3GS+ only due to technical restrictions) is planned, as well as support for iOS 4.The port is completely open sourced and is avaiable for developers to download now and test on their own and suggest improvements for it: http://github.com/comex/frash
Video
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