Month: January 2011

More iPad 2 Camera Evidence

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 2, 2018

The folks over at 9 to 5 Mac have been showing off these images of what appear to be screenshots of an iPad camera.app. These photos, coupled with the fact that they were produced from files within the iOS 4.3 SDK (software development kit), should make those holding out for an iPad with a camera breathe a sigh of relief.

The screenshots sent in were all in the iPad's currently used 1024 x 768 resolution. So those of you that were hoping for a Retina Display in this iPad refresh, may be deeply disappointed. In all fairness though, I'd agree that could just be because 1024 x 768 is as high as the iPad goes now, so for software testing purposes it can't be higher than the current iPad's resolution.

What I'm curious about is why is there no 'rotate camera' button? I thought Apple's popular video chatting app, FaceTime, was a shoe in for the next iPad model. I guess only time will tell. At least the predicted date for an iPad announcement isn't too far off. Anyone looking to pick up the iPad 2? Have any iPad predictions of your own?

New iPhone Hack Allows You to Fake Your Game Center Scores

Sébastien Page ∙ January 14, 2011

Earlier today we saw an application that allows you to fake your email identity, and now we've learned about Hack Center, a new jailbreak app to be available on Cydia soon, which will let you send fake scores to Game Center.

As you can see on the demo video below, this tweak is pretty straightforward. At the end of a game, it will simply ask you what you want your score to be and will submit it to Game Center...

iPhone Unlock to Come After iOS 4.3 is Released

Sébastien Page ∙ January 14, 2011

There's one song that is coming to my mind right now: Waiting in Vain, by Bob Marley. Maybe I've got this song stuck in my head because I'm going to Jamaica next week, or maybe because it really seems to be the story behind the iPhone 4 unlock.

A month ago we were told that we'd get an unlock for the iPhone 4 by January 16th, which was the Dev Team's priority. Now a tweet from MuscleNerd giving an "official statement" about the unlock, confirming that it will not be released before iOS 4.3 comes out, most likely next month...

Hacked iTunes Accounts Are Being Sold in China

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

The Global Times recently discovered that over 50,000 illegal iTunes accounts are being offered for purchase in China. Potential buyers are promised access to purchase iTunes content for free; amounting to seven times the amount paid.

Toaboa.com, China's largest consumer auction site, is offering hacked iTunes accounts with stolen credit card and contact information to potential customers. These accounts are registered by real people with real personal information, but this blatant form of organized crime has (so far) gone unpunished.

At prices of 1-200 yuan (about $30 a pop), these hacked accounts are distributed through the iTunes login credentials associated with the account's payment information...

iPhone 4 Case Built for Fun (Literally)

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

If you've been looking for an iPhone 4 case and a good time, look no further. This iPhone 4 LEGO® case by SmallWorks is cooler than the other side of the pillow. Its backing is made up of real, evenly spaced LEGO® blocks that provide you with a 12 x 7 base to build on until your hearts content.

The product is actually the brainchild of SmallWorks co founders' 12 year old son, whom they claim is "a complete LEGO® Brickmaster."

Fake Your Indentity with FakeMail for iPhone

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated February 16, 2018

Want to trick a friend by sending him an email from a fake sender, now you can, with FakeMail. This new application available in the App Store will help you send emails from a fake sender and fake email address.

Perfect to play pranks on friends! I can only imagine my friend's face if I sent him a fake email from his boss telling him he's fired! Well, you get the idea of the app. Playing tricks to your friend has a price though. In this case, the FakeMail application will cost you $.99 in the App Store...

How to Prevent Taking Blurry Pictures with Your iPhone

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Ever took a picture with your iPhone and realized it was all blurry? Yes, don't worry, you're not alone. There are a few applications in the App Store that can help you with that, but nothing's better than a good old manual trick.

Here is a quick and simple tip shared by Tap Tap Tap, the developers of the successful Camera+ app that will show you how to take less blurry pictures. Check out the video below for the full details...

How to Fix WinterBoard’s Text Shadow Issues

Jeff Benjamin ∙ January 14, 2011

I admit, I'm not a big fan of custom themes and all that jazz. In my opinion most of the themes that come out look a little on the generic side, but I can understand why some users would be fond of the custom element that it adds to the iPhone.

WinterBoard is the de-facto standard when it comes to adding custom themes to your iPhone, and it's a prerequisite for quite a few of the tweaks that are available on Cydia as well.

One of my main gripes with WinterBoard is the fact that it can interfere with the text on your Home screen. The text for the app names turns into a grey, shadowless, illegible mess as seen in the screenshot above.

To try to remedy this issue, WinterBoard comes with a "White Text Labels" option in its 'Select Themes' section. This helps alleviate the issues surrounding the color of the text, but unfortunately still lacks the shadows that the stock look is known for...

Geohot Talks About Jailbreaking and Sony’s Lawsuit Against Him [Video]

Sébastien Page ∙ January 13, 2011

Yesterday we told you about Geohot being sued by Sony for jailbreaking the PlayStation 3. Yes, even though jailbreaking your iPhone is legal, it still isn't to jailbreak a PlayStation.

Geohot was a guest on Attack of the Attack of the Show today. For a few minutes, you can see Geohot candidly talking about hacking, jailbreaking and more. This is not completely related to the iPhone but when someone like Geohot gets on camera, well, you just watch and listen...

Unofficial PwnageTool Jailbreak for iPhone 4 iOS 4.3 Beta

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated February 24, 2017

It didn't take long. Apple seeded iOS 4.3 beta to developers yesterday and the iPhone 4 version has already been jailbroken, using an unofficial release of PwnageTool. This unofficial release will let you restore to a jailbroken iOS 4.3 version on iPhone 4 only.

I don't recommend using this method. For one, it will update your baseband, thus making it impossible for you to unlock for the time being. Additionally, this method has not proven very successful to many users, making it a risky move. Ultimately, it's your decision, but at least you've been warned...

New Multitouch Gestures Indicate No Buttons on Future iPads

Guest Author ∙ January 13, 2011

Apple has recently seeded to its developers iOS 4.3 and there is plenty to read in between the lines with this latest version. The biggest change is the additional gestures for users to enjoy.

You will soon be able to pinch-out with four or five fingers in order to get back to the home screen. In addition, you will be able to swipe up with four or five fingers to display the fast-switching app bar, no matter what app you are in. A simple swipe down with just as many fingers will hide the app switcher.

Also, to perform multitasking fast app switching, you can swipe to the left or right, again with four or five fingers, to quickly switch from other apps running in the background. This addition alone is going to be the most beneficial.

I for one have had so much trouble double-clicking that home button to bring up the fast-switching app bar. Sometimes I click too slow and it just takes me to the home screen. Or sometimes I click too fast and the device only registers one click, thus taking me again to the home screen.

I also really like the actual multitasking gesture of swiping through all the open apps. This is as if all the apps are running side by side and your iPad is merely a window into one of them. Such a cool concept!

Check out the video above for a demonstration of these new gestures.

AT&T Sends Out SMS Message Urging Users to Update to iOS 4.2, Unlockers Beware

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated February 6, 2016

If you're rocking an unlocked phone, it would behoove you to stick to the tried and true suggestions from the Dev Team to stay away from official updates. AT&T has recently started sending out mass text messages urging customers to update to iOS 4.2.

Why would they do this? Since AT&T is already on the cusp of losing quite a few users to Verizon's iPhone once it is released, the company is in a frenzy trying to convince customers to stick with them...