Dec 052011
 

For instance, you can dump the SHSH of the current firmware on your device, so long as the device is susceptible to the Limera1n jailbreak (Everything but the iPad 2) Apple does not have to be signing the SHSH in order for you to dump the blob.

*Note the iPod Touch 2G and iPhone 3G will not work since they will always be jailbreakable. The iPad 2 will not work because it is not susceptible to Limera1n. A jailbreak is not needed for this.
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Dec 042011
 

Ever since Apple introduced an API in iOS to detect jailbroken iOS devices, developers have been using it to prevent users who have jailbroken their iOS devices from using their apps. They’re typically greeted with the following error message: “Jailbreak detected. App cannot run on a jailbroken device” when they launch such apps.

We’ve seen the jailbreak detection in apps such as Bloomberg Anywhere, Cablevision, Cisco M-Learning, DirecTV for iPad, Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Time Warner Cable, Verizon On Demand /FlexView etc. Continue reading »

Dec 032011
 

FaceTime was introduced by Apple in 2010 and has gained popularity since. With more products such as Macs, iPad 2 and iPod touch being supported, the video-call software has become more flexible. Continue reading »

Dec 012011
 

Few days back, MuscleNerd – the most vocal member of the iPhone Dev team revealed that they’re working on a promising unlocking solution for iPhone 4S.

MuscleNerd has just posted an update on the progress on Twitter.

MuscleNerd tweets:

iPhone4S baseband bootrom now dumped :) Continue reading »

Dec 012011
 

An analyst who specializes in all things Apple is certain that Apple branded Television sets are coming next year. He listed all of the details he thinks it’ll have, and is so sure that he urged people to not buy the current set-top box (2nd generation Apple TV).

Business Insider sat down with analyst Gene Munster during their IGNITION conference. Munster strongly believes that an Apple-branded TV set is coming, and he listed all of the features it’ll have.

It’ll be a “full-fledged TV set” not a set-top box like the current Apple TV, mostly because Apple thinks people hate plugging in external gadgets. Continue reading »

Nov 302011
 

Infinity Blade II is now available for the iPhone and iPad in the New Zealand App Store. This can only mean that it will arrive in America later tonight.

Infinity Blade is an amazing app with killer graphics that received recognition worldwide. Apple has even used gameplay footage in their commercials to showcase their products. Continue reading »

Nov 302011
 

Microsoft is reportedly working on bringing a version of its hugely successful Office suite to apple’s iPad, according to The Daily. Set to go head to head with Apple’s own iWork suite of productivity apps, Office would bring Microsoft’s Word, Excel and PowerPoint to the tablet that is undoubtedly number one in its field.

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Nov 292011
 

As we mentioned yesterday, hacks using Siri Proxy has caught the fancy of many developers as we continue to see developers creating cool plugins for Siri Proxy.

Another developer with YouTube handle phildman14 has created a custom Siri Proxy plugin, which allows him to control devices in his room.

As you can see in the video below, the developer has figured out a way to create a plugin that can pull the curtains, control the lights in a room, turning on the fan and turning off the desk lamp using Siri.

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Nov 292011
 

Cool trick for iPhone photographers, that will enable them to take steadier shots beyond using the volume button on their iPhone. The new trick simply lets you plug in your iPhone’s Remote Earbuds, open the camera app, and then use the volume button on the headphones as a trigger. This is perfect for steadier shots, or taking a better front-facing shot. Interestingly, this trick can even be used with a Bluetooth device, as a sort of wireless remote. Interested in more iOS 5 camera tricks? Check out the iPhone’s built-in panorama mode.

Nov 282011
 

We’ve barely got the Black Friday madness out of the way and now we’re into Cyber Monday! Traditionally the first Monday after Black Friday, ‘Cyber Monday’ is the day that online retailers try to persuade customers to shop online, and Apple is no different.

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