Get Haptic Feedback on the iPad with the TouchFire Keyboard

by Oliver Haslam on Nov 29, 2011

Those with good memories, or at least those that can remember back to January of 2010, will probably remember the intense debate that raged around the original iPad. While many decided that it was purely a content consumption device, others argued that the on-screen keyboard’s generous size would make it a device that could be used to create content, too.

Fast forward to today, halfway through the iPad 2′s life cycle, and we’re not really any wiser as to how useful the iPad is as a content creation device. Most of our misgivings come down to that software keyboard and its inability to offer any long term writing usefulness.

Part of the problem is the complete lack of haptic feedback, and as if by magic, one Kickstarter project is aiming to put that problem right. Read More

 

iOS 5.1 Outs New iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV Models

by Cody on Nov 29, 2011

Earlier today, Apple released the iOS 5.1 beta. As usual, hackers got right to work dissecting the software to see if there were any secrets hidden within its source code. Previous code-digging has uncovered features, like FaceTime over 3G.

This time around, hackers seem to have stumbled on more than just unreleased features. 9to5Mac is reporting that the new iOS 5.1 beta contains information regarding multiple new Apple products, including the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV… Read More

 

Unlimited Tethering App Surfaces in the App Store

by Cody on Nov 28, 2011

We’re not sure who dropped the ball on this one, but 9to5Mac is reporting that Apple has admitted a tethering application into its App Store. The $14.99 software promises unlimited (wired) tethering from your iPhone to your PC or Mac.

As most of you know, carriers typically charge a premium for smartphone tethering. And very few (if any) of them nowadays offer all-you-can eat plans. Given that knowledge, you can see why it’s a bit strange that Apple approved iTether… Read More

 

Siri Controls an Entire Room Using the Power of Voice

by Oliver Haslam on Nov 28, 2011

We’re just going to right come out and say it: we’re pretty much in love with SiriProxy, and we’re not ashamed to admit it.

Created by Pete “Plamoni” Lamonica, SiriProxy lets Siri interact with pretty much anything on a network, and people have done some pretty awesome things with it, ranging from opening car doors to launching apps on a Mac.

As is so often the case with such hacks, the clever people of the internet have not stopped with new ways of using SiriProxy, and a new video just popped up on our radar that we think you’ll like, especially if you’ve ever been a fan of Star Trek… Read More

 

iOS 5.1 Beta Will Expire on January 14th

by Sebastien on Nov 28, 2011

A word of caution to those of you who will be downloading and installing the new iOS 5.1 beta that Apple seeded earlier today.

According to jailbreak hacker iH8Sn0w, iOS 5.1 beta will expire on January 14th, 2012 at 8PM EST. This means that you have to update to a newer beta version or the official firmware before that time, or else your device will be unusable until you restore… Read More

 

Apple Seeds iOS 5.1 Beta to Developers

by Cody on Nov 28, 2011

Apple has just seeded the iOS 5.1 beta to developers a little over a month after releasing iOS 5. As most of you are aware, the software was crippled right out of the gate with a number of issues, including poor battery performance and Wi-Fi problems.

Two weeks ago, Apple finally released iOS 5.0.1 to the public after multiple developer betas. The new software was supposed to patch the battery bug, but the company later admitted that it didn’t completely resolve the issue. Will iOS 5.1 finally fix these flaws? Read More

 

How to Play Any Word You Want in Words With Friends

by Cody on Nov 28, 2011

Words With Friends has undoubtedly become one of the most popular cross-platform mobile games over the last few years. The Scrabble-like title allows users to pair up with both friends and strangers to see who has the biggest vocabulary.

The game follows all of the typical word-game guidelines. Each player gets 7 lettered-tiles, and garners points for using them to make words on a playing board. Typically, only real “dictionary” words are playable. That is, unless you have this tweak… Read More

 

Add a Touch of Cool to Your iPhone With a Clear Back Panel From iFixit

by Cody on Nov 28, 2011

Are you tired of your iPhone looking like all of the other millions of handsets out there? These new transparent back panels from iFixit should do the trick. They add a touch of cool to your handset by giving you insight to your iPhone’s insides.

Typically, these see-through panels go for over $50, but for a limited time iFixit has them on sale for just $29.99. And you won’t just get the back plate, iFixit is including the tools to install the thing, a screen protector, and a wet bag… Read More

 

Zagg Hosting Major Sale, 50% Off Everything!

by Cody on Nov 28, 2011

It’s Cyber Monday, a day brought about by online retailers to generate the type of sales that brick and mortar stores see on Black Friday. While you generally won’t find the “door buster” discounts that surface over the holiday weekend, there are some decent deals.

We’ve come across one sale in particular that could potentially make your day, depending on what you’re looking for. The folks over at Zagg.com, the makers of the InvisibleShield, the Zagg Sparq, and other accessories, have just taken 50% off their entire inventory… Read More

 

Brazil Sells the Most Expensive iPhone 4 in the World

by Sebastien on Nov 28, 2011

The new 8GB iPhone 4 was supposed to be a low cost iPhone. At least that’s what it’s like here in the US. It’s a whole different story in Brazil, where the device is selling at a hefty price, making it the most expensive iPhone in the world, as reported by TNW.

Indeed, carriers Vivo and TIM just started selling the iPhone 4 8GB in Brazil for a whopping R$1,799 (US$970) without a data plan. [...] As for their competitor Claro, it only does slightly better with a Rs$1,650 price tag (US$888). [...] While subscriptions make smartphone prices go down dramatically in most countries, it is not the case there either; at Claro, subscribers will have to pay no less than R$270 per month (US$145) to get their phone for free.

That’s even more expensive than India’s iPhone 4S!

 
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