Month: March 2011

iOS 4.3 Will Not Be Compatible With All iDevices

Alex Heath ∙ March 5, 2011

We've gotten questions from readers asking if iOS 4.3 will be compatible with all iDevices. Sadly, the answer is no. The public release of iOS 4.3 that Apple announced at their iPad 2 event will only work on certain iDevice generations.

Most notably, 4.3 will not be installable on the Verizon iPhone. Because the Verizon iPhone runs on a different baseband and has different bugs to fix, Apple has to release a separate 4.3 build for that device. (Which they haven't announced yet.)

Hopefully your iDevice isn't on the 4.3 incompatibility list...

How to Enable Hidden Multitouch Gestures in iOS 4.3 GM on iPhone 4

Alex Heath ∙ March 5, 2011

Remember when we told you about the new multitouch gestures that Apple hid in earlier developer builds of iOS 4.3? Apple has seeded the final developer GM build of iOS 4.3 before the public launch on March 11th, and the very same gestures are still "hidden" inside 4.3.

When the story first broke that there were new gestures in 4.3, the gestures were only enabled on a specific build of 4.3 that wasn't available to the general audience of Apple develepors. In the final GM build of iOS 4.3, these hidden multitouch gestures can be enabled through a jailbreak exploit.

Let's take a closer look...

iOS 4.3 Personal Hotspot Feature Will Only Support 3 Simultaneous Devices

Guest Author ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

With Apple officially seeding iOS 4.3 GM to developers yesterday, Cupertino also updated its site with details regarding features the upcoming iOS 4.3 software brings. As we mentioned earlier this week, one of the features iOS 4.3 will finally bring is the long-awaited Personal Hotspot feature to AT&T iPhone 4 owners.

Although Verizon's version of the iPhone 4 Personal Hotspot feature supports five simultaneous devices, once AT&T iPhone 4 owners get the iOS 4.3 update, they will only be able to connect three devices at once.

iOS 4.3 GM Can Be Jailbroken with PwnageTool 4.2 [Tethered]

Alex Heath ∙ March 4, 2011

We have released a detailed tutorial on how to jailbreak the GM developer build of iOS 4.3. Yesterday, Apple seeded the final developer build of iOS 4.3, and the public release of 4.3 will take place on March 11th.

People are wondering if Apple has patched the current jailbreak exploits in their latest version of iOS. Because the iPad 2 runs on different hardware, it will almost definitely need a new exploit for an untethered jailbreak. As far as the iPhone and iPod goes, we'll keep you updated...

Apple is Getting Cocky, Says Conan O'Brien

Sébastien Page ∙ March 4, 2011

Conan O'Brian had a short segment about the iPad 2 on his show yesterday. I don't like Conan much, but this video is quite funny. As funny as the banned iPad 2 promo video? You tell me.

The Banned iPad 2 Promo Video

Sébastien Page ∙ March 4, 2011

This was bound to happen. The folks that brought us the banned iPhone 4 promo video and the banned iPad promo video did it again, this time with the iPad 2. As usual it's just pure fun and mockery. I don't get tired of these videos for some reason. You?

Is Apple Planning to Release a 4G Enabled iPhone Sooner Than Expected?

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 30, 2016

I think most of us 'round these parts expect the iPhone 5 to be the last triumphant hoorah on 3G networks, but some interesting noise has been coming from the east concerning the likelihood of a 4G enabled iPhone.

China Mobile Communications Corp.’s Chairman, Wang Jianzhou, spoke on the matter by stating that “Jobs has expressed his interest in an LTE iPhone and is willing to start the development at an early date.”

Now to put the puzzle pieces together. Does he mean “early” as in iPhone 5 early? Or “early” as in next year sometime?

Apple Reportedly in Negotiations With Record Labels For Unlimited Music Downloads

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated October 23, 2016

If there's one feature that I really appreciate about the App Store, it's the ability to re-download previous purchases with ease.

Even if you're on another device, all you need is your iTunes login credentials and bam; it's downloading again, for free.

The iTunes music store doesn't exactly work like that. I rarely download music from iTunes, so I was shocked the first time that I realized I couldn't re-download an album that I had bought previously.

Fortunately, for those of you that rely on iTunes for all of your music needs, this might be about to change...

How to Remove the New “Quick Bar” in Twitter for iPhone

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 30, 2016

The official Twitter for iPhone app has been updated with several new features. Unlike previous minor updates, Twitter 3.3 packs some significant changes to the app's interface.

While there are some definite improvements in the app, many users have been complaining that the update does more harm than good…

Apple Seeds iOS 4.3 GM to Develepors

Alex Heath ∙ March 3, 2011

Apple has seeded the iOS 4.3 Golden Master to develepors. This timely release paves the way for 4.3's public release next Friday.

Whenever a GM version of iOS is released, it means that it is nearly ready for deployment. This version of iOS will be made available for all iDevices, except for the CDMA iPhone 4.

Apple’s New HDMI Adapter Also Works On the iPhone 4

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Apple recently unveiled the iPad 2. Among other enhancements, Apple announced that the iPad 2 will be able to perform HD video mirroring through Apple's new HDMI adapter.

The adapter plugs into the device's 30-pin connector and automatically mirrors the iPad 2's screen to an external source in 1080p HD. Setup requires no configuration and works instantly when connected.

What Apple didn't say in yesterday's event was that their new Digital AV Adapter will also work on the iPhone 4, 4th gen iPod Touch, and original iPad.

Bought an iPad Within the Last 2 Weeks? Apple Will Refund You $100

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated November 12, 2019

If you're disappointed you recently bought an iPad and just realized that not only the new iPad 2 is coming out next week, but the first gen iPad also got a $100 price drop, then there is hope for you. According to Electric Pig, Apple will refund the $100 difference if you have your receipt and if you bought your iPad within the last 14 days.

Even better, and from personal experience, if you bought your iPad within the last couple days, you can return it to Apple once the iPad 2 is out and switch to the newer model. I did that with my iMac a few months ago when the new one came out while I had bought mine just days before.

When did you buy your iPad? Are you eligible for a refund or even an upgrade?