Have we found the iPhone 5?

Click to enlargeLast evening, a tipster sent us some pictures of what he now thinks is the iPhone 5.  He caught what he said was likely an Apple employee hunched over the device on the way home from work in San Francisco earlier this week.  He told us he was able to get a very good look at the device but the pictures he snapped “didn’t do it justice”.We contacted the tipster...

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iPhone 5 shows up in Korean carrier KT’s system, 16GB and 32GB capacities?

Apple’s next-generation iPhone is about a month away from reality and carriers around the globe have begun taking steps towards the device’s launch. We heard a few weeks ago that the fifth-generation iPhone has appeared in carrier databases at couple of high-profile European iPhone carriers, and today we are hearing this once again: from Korea. We cannot absolutely confirm that the new device is in...

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The transparent battery: Is an invisible iPhone next?

In the category of people making things you didn't know you need, researchers at Stanford University have just created a thin, flexible, totally transparent lithium-ion battery. It is about the size and shape of a Listerine breath mint strip, and as clear as Saran Wrap.According to an article on the university' website, researchers were inspired to make a see-through battery partially because...

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Nokia N9 nine second adverts leave us briefly wanting MeeGo [Video]

Nokia has released a series of new videos squeezing adverts for the N9 into a mere nine seconds, pushing the idea of the MeeGo handset being particularly convenient and easy to use. The six clips – which you can see after the cut – give a very brief view of Swype, browsing, social media, maps, the camera, and the N9′s “all-screen design.”According to Nokia, the ad team decided a...

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Nokia commits to N9 support; “several” updates in pipeline

Nokia has confirmed it plans to support the MeeGo-based N9 “for years” and that the company’s software engineers have “several SW updates” planned for the niche handset. Nokia head of portfolio management, Klas Ström, took to Twitter to assuage concerns over the N9′s longevity, with would-be buyers seemingly keen to pick up the smartphone but wary of Nokia’s change of allegiance to Windows...

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Nokia N9 photos look REALLY good

I am not a Nokia fan at all. The only Nokia device I have ever owned was a free phone a carrier gave me years, and years ago with one of my first wireless plans. I am still seeing little that would talk me out of my iPhone or an Android device for a Nokia today. What I will say is Nokia knows how to make a camera phone. The camera on my iPhone sucks to the point that I only use it in a pinch...

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Samsung Galaxy 3D Smartphone Possible for Q4 2011

According to Korean News Site ETNews speaking with sources in the field, Samsung may be planning a 3D device not unlike what’s been revealed by LG in the Optimus 3D and by HTC in the EVO 3D. Both comparative devices feature a glasses-free 3D display, two cameras on the back side of the device for 3D photography, and a dual-core processor to handle the graphics. The details on this new Samsung...

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Top Android 2.1 apps to download to your Xperia X10 / X10 mini

Now that the Android 2.1 firmware for the Xperia X10 family has started to roll out, you may be wondering what now? After you’ve spent some time seeing what’s new with the update, you’ll probably want to hit the Android Market to see what new apps you can download. Well we’ve done the hard work for you and have listed the top Android 2.1 apps that were hidden from Xperia X10 owners, until now....

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Sony Ericsson confirms X10 Android 2.3 update coming this week

Sony Ericsson has confirmed on Facebook that the Android 2.3 Xperia X10 update should be landing this week. “The launch of the 2.3 software for X10 is getting closer, and the planned release date is approx. w30. The date could still be changed, since the launch is depending on operators approval,” says a posting by a Sony Ericsson employee. Week 30 runs from 25th July to 31st July i.e. this week...

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Install iOS 5 Beta 4 – How to Activate on iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch without Developer Account

Install iOS 5 Beta 4 without UDID Developer Account – How to Install/Activate iOS 5 Beta 4 on iPhone 4/3GS, iPad 2/1, iPod Touch 4G/3G with no Developer Account. Actually, Apple released Beta 4 iOS 5 OTA Update (Over The Air) Firmware to Developers. But, may Jailbroken iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch devices are not able to Update their Devices with this iOS 5 Beta 4 OTA Update. Now, here is a Video Tutorial...

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Samsung Android QWERTY Slider Coming to AT&T with New Design

New Samsung Android Smartphone with QWERTY Slider to Hit AT&T. Actually, it looks like Samsung and AT&T to have a new Android Smartphone in the line, which will feature with a QWERTY Slider (Slide Out) Keyboard and with a larger Screen display.According to BGR, who obtained a render of a new Device that is made by Samsung and is headed to AT&T. The picture below shows a New Samsung Android...

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iOS 4.2.10 for CDMA Verizon iPhone 4 – Download Direct Links

Apple iOS 4.2.10 ipsw Firmware Direct Download Links for CDMA Verizon iPhone 4 Released. Apple has just released iOS 4.3.5 Update for iPhone 4G/3GS, iPad 2/1, iPod Touch 4G/3G, alongside,released iOS 4.2.10 for iPhone 4 running on CDMA Verzion Network. This minor update fixes a Security Vulnerability with Certificate Validation in iOS, According to the Apple Change Log.This is an unexpected Update...

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How to Root Android Phone/Device – Simple Guide

Rooting Android Device with SuperOneClick: Rooting do not mean Installing Custom ROM like “CyanogenMod” on your Android Phone. Root Android means Unlocking your Android Device, so that you can get some extra system privileges and you may have the ability to Install Custom ROMs like “CyanogenMod” and other Third Party Apps on your Android Phone. Important Note:- Rooting an Android Phone or Device ...

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Samsung Galaxy R an Android Smartphone Headed to UK

Samsung Galaxy R very similar to Samsung Galaxy S II, that is added to the Galaxy Range Android Smartphones is headed to the United Kingdom. Actually, This Samsung Galaxy Z hitting the UK Stores as Samsung Galaxy R, where Samsung Galaxy Z was revealed by the Swedish Cellular Provider as a lower-end Galaxy S II. Going to the main difference between Samsung Galaxy R and Samsung Galaxy S II, that...

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Downgrade iOS 4.1 Beta to iOS 4 for iPhone 4, 3GS

How to downgrade from iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, 3G from iOS 4.1 beta to iOS 4.0? this is the common question i am getting from iHackintosh readers. As you know Apple seeded iOS 4.1 beta for developers and it’s already leaked in the wild. So many people updated to beta build and now want to go back to iOS 4.0 lower for whatever reason, Following is the step by step guide for iPhone4, iPhone 3GS and...

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APK Edit v0.4, allows you to edit your apk file

APK Edit v0.4e---------------------------------------------------------Ever wanted to simply change an icon on your Android phone and found yourself lost in the endless lists of forum posts saying: you have to change heaven and earth to do this...NOT ANYMORE!!!!APK Edit is born!(BTW, APK Edit has a child on its own now... I called him: File To Barcode)If you like it, celebrate with meWith this little...

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[SCRIPT] The Best RAM Optimization

MORE SMOOTHNESS, MORE SPEED, LESS LAGSANDENOUGH FREE MEMORY Requirements: Root, Kernel which supports init.dHi guys,after long time of testing I found the best balance for RAM, this script will make your RAM in the best optimization, the best optimization means the best balance between free memory, multitask, speed of launching apps and system speed. It means that you'll still have enough free memory (you'll have free memory as much as you need, because it is not good if you have really a lot...

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How to Install iOS 5 Beta Without UDID Registered or Developer Account

Apple pushed iOS 5 beta to developers on Junes 6th which requires a developer account or device’s UDID registered in a developer account to install iOS 5 beta on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Apple TV 2G. Thanks to a Gizmodo reader, who has found a way to install iOS 5 beta without UDID registered or a developer account.These are the simple instructions to install iOS 5 on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod...

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iOS 5 Beta 4 Enables WiFi Sync for Windows

Apple has enabled Wi-Fi Sync for Windows users in iOS 5 beta 4. Indeed a great news for those iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users that use a Windows computer as their primary machine. For Mac users, WiFi Sync has already been enabled since iOS 5 Beta 2.In iOS 5 beta 4, wireless syncing is now available on Windows as well as the Mac (requires OS X 10.6.8 or Lion)You will see an option to enable wireless...

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Download RedSn0w 0.9.8b4 – Jailbreak iOS 5 beta 4

Dev-Team has released RedSn0w 0.9.8b4 to jailbreak iOS 5 beta 4 on iPhone 4, 3GS, iPad 1 and iPod Touch 4G, 3G. You can download RedSn0w 0.9.8b4 from the link below…Dev-Team details the recent RedSn0w release: “In conjunction with iOS5 beta4 being released to iOS developers, redsn0w 0.9.8b4 is now available for jailbreak app developers (point the b4 redsn0w at the b4 IPSW). Remember, it’s a tethered...

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iOS 5 Beta 4 Blocks OTA Updates on Jailbroken iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

The latest iOS 5 beta 4 comes with Over-the-Air (OTA) iOS firmware updates for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. If you’re running iOS 5 beta 3, you can easily download and install iOS 5 beta 4 OTA without connecting to the iTunes. However, if you’re jailbroken, you wont be able to update iOS over-the-air.MuscleNerd of the Dev-Team has confirmed that OTA iOS updates won’t work on jailbroken iPhone, iPad...

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Download iOS 5 Beta 4

Apple has pushed the iOS 5 beta 4 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch to the developers via iOS dev center. The iOS 5 beta 4 brings OTA (Over-the-Air) iOS update and other minor tweaks. You can download iOS 5 beta 4 from the iOS Dev Center (requires dev account).Unlike previous iOS 5 beta releases, Beta 4 lets all iPhone, ipad and iPod Touch users running iOS 5 beta 3 to update to iOS 5 beta 4 Over-the-Air....

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Download TinyUmbrella 5.00.06 – Supports iOS 4.3.4, 4.2.9 and iPad 2

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Download TinyUmbrella 5.00.06 – Supports iOS 4.3.4, 4.2.9 and iPad 2

Notcom has updated TinyUmbrella to version 5.00.06 which now supports iOS 4.3.4, iOS 4.2.9 on all iDevices including iPad 2. You can download TinyUmbrella 5.00.06 to save SHSH blobs for iOS 4.3.4, and iOS 4.2.9.“I’ve updated TinyUmbrella for iPad 2 GSM/CDMA users allowing them to restore 4.3.x without the fear of the recovery loop. Assuming you have 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, or iOS 4.3.3 SHSHs and restore...

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How to Enable Tethering on iPhone OS 3.1.2

It will also install the Rock app. Don’t worry it’s temporary.Now launch the Rock app that it just installed. and Go to:Manage > Rock ID > Create New RockIDaccept the agreement and create an account.Now there you will see an update for MyWi app. Update it. Then it will ask for a soft restart.Now open MyWi and turn the USB/Bluetooth Tethering options ON. and reboot your Device.Now go to:Settings...

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OS X Lion LaunchPad / iPad Launcher on Windows 7

Windows 7 users are craving to get their handson on the OS X Lion’s amazing features especially the iPad launcher like Launchpad. iPad Launcher of Windows 7 gives you the chance to try Launcher on Windows 7. It also allows you to lock the desktop icons without forcing users to log off. You can also customize the app icons, easily.How to Get OSX Launchpad, iPad Launcher on Windows 7Step...

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Hack Macbook using Battery

Charlie Miller, the famous Apple security researcher has found another flaw with macbooks. The latest hack is very interesting as he had made it possible to hack  MacBook using the battery, alone. Modern Laptop battery contains its own monitoring circuit which reports the status of the battery to the OS. The circuit is also responsible for preventing battery from overcharging, this comes...

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Enable iPhone Internet Tethering

iPhone officially, doesn’t support Internet Tethering on all models. But here is a process that allows you to use your iPhone as a Wireless modem to share its Internet connection with a computer via WiFi, USB cable or Bluetooth interface on iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS on anyFirmware: 3.0 or Firmware 3.1.2 The app that we are going to use is called MyWiMain Features of MyWi v3.1.8:Create WiFi...

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iOS 5 vs. Android 2.3 Gingerbread vs. Windows Phone 7 Mango vs. Blackberry 7 OS

I'm planning on getting the Atrix this Sunday but I didn't know Android doesn't have tabbed browsing or Rich Text Emails. Anyone know if Honeycomb will or another udpate?I also have to admit that it sounds like Windows Phone (Mango) is getting a lot better. I'm very interested in this down the road. I'm currently a BlackBerry user and feel the others are blazing past RIM as they sit around...

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