Alex Heath

Apple’s Co-founder, Steve Wozniak, Confirms That the White iPhone 4 Will Ship Soon

Alex Heath ∙ January 31, 2011

Apple's co-founder, Steve Wozniak, recently confirmed that issues with the infamous white iPhone 4 are fixed and that the product would be ready to ship in the near future. In an interview with Engadget, Woz addressed some of the mysterious problems that have been preventing the white iPhone 4 from shipping.

According to Woz, the white paint was not the only problem with the mythical unicorn. The white iPhone parts were causing the iPhone's camera to malfunction.

In the interview, Woz claims that Apple has fixed the production line issues with the white iPhone 4, and that shipping should begin in the distant future...

How to Make Your iPhone Look Like Windows Phone 7

Alex Heath ∙ Updated September 20, 2016

Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 platform is a step in the right direction for the industry titan. The announcement of the Windows Phone 7 OS was like a breath of fresh air after the antiquated and sluggish years of the Windows Mobile reign.

The Windows Phone 7 interface is quite unique. Microsoft had some very creative ideas when they designed the vertical, tile-like navigation in the OS. Windows Phone 7 live tiles display realtime information from apps for things like social networks and weather services.

Wyndwarrior, a jailbreak theme creator, has created a Windows Phone 7 theme for iOS. While there are other Winterboard themes that try and mimic the interface and features of Microsoft's mobile OS, Wyndwarrior's "OS7" bears a striking resemblance to the look and feel of Windows Phone 7...

iPhone Hardware and Accessories from Macworld Expo

Alex Heath ∙ Updated November 12, 2018

The Macworld Expo is a giant technology conference that takes place once a year in California. Unlike the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Macworld is totally focused on everything Apple. The entire conference is devoted to Macs, iPhones, iPads, iPods, hardware, accessories, etc. Journalists and Apple pundits meet at Macworld to discuss the state of Apple's technology and speculate about what is to come.

Hardware is a huge part of Macworld, with more and more attention increasingly being given to iOS hardware and accessories. The guys over at Mac Life posted a great gallery of some iOS hardware/accessories that stood out at Macworld this year. Here are a couple highlights from their findings...

Status Updates Hidden from Live Feed and Missing Privacy Settings in Facebook App

Alex Heath ∙ Updated November 12, 2019

A couple Facebook for iPhone bugs have been reported by disgruntled Facebook users. Two known problems have recently started surfacing within Facebook's official app: status updates from the iPhone are not being sent to the News Feed, and Facebook for iPhone is missing from users' privacy settings.

We have no information as to how widespread these problems are, but there has been enough complaint to justify these bugs as real issues.

Here are the details...

Preview: A New Jailbreak Tweak Called VoiceActivator

Alex Heath ∙ January 30, 2011

The iPhone has had "Voice Control" for quite awhile. And although many verbal commands are supported, the iPhone's Voice Control still lacks the potential it could have.

You can already use Voice Control to make a call and play a song, but it's a shame you can't have more varied types of commands. Wouldn't it be nice if you could use the iPhone's native verbal recognition to look up a webpage or launch an app?

A new jailbreak tweak, by popular developer chpwn, will soon be released in Cydia. Its aim is to provide more customizability and functionality to the iPhone's Voice Control...

The ’80s Called And It Wants Its Case Back

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

You gotta love the 1980s. In 1989, a gallon of gas was only 97 cents. Those were the days.

"Mobile" phones were huge in the '80s. In fact, they were the largest they've ever been. Plastic shells, giant battery packs and long antennas probably come to mind. In the '90s, phones started getting drastically thinner and more compact. In 2004, the Motorola RAZR shellshocked the mobile market and phones started getting super thin and light.

For those of us who like to feel nostalgic...

Attention to Detail: How the iPhone’s Mail App Decides to Show New Email

Alex Heath ∙ January 29, 2011

This one can be filed under "incredibly specific." The question is simple: What happens when a new email arrives in the iPhone's Mail app?

That question may sound ridiculous at first. You may immediately say, "Of course I know what happens! I get a new email! Isn't it that simple?" But do know what really happens? How does Mail.app decide to deliver email?

The design of Apple's Mail app is proof that it's all about the details...

Infographic Confirms That iPhone Users Prefer Regular Apps Over Web Apps

Alex Heath ∙ January 28, 2011

Well, that's a big shocker. Apparently iPhone users care more about native apps than web apps.

The guys over at Appsfire, a cool app discovery service, made an infographic report demonstrating how most users like regular apps over web apps. Appsfire analyzed 1,000 of its user's devices to determine some insight into the web v.s. native app debate.

Web applications are becoming more and more advanced everyday, but they still can't replicate certain functionalities of native iOS apps. The infographic from Appsfire is pretty self-explanatory. Let's check it out...

Apple Posts a Roundup of iPhone Apps From TV Ads

Alex Heath ∙ Updated February 18, 2018

We all love Apple's broadcast commercials. They're elegant, pretty, and a great way to show off what makes the iPhone special.

There have been many iPhone ads from Apple over the years. These ads show off some of the best apps in the App Store. Have you ever seen an app in an iPhone commercial and wished you knew its name so you could download it yourself?

Apple has posted a roundup of popular apps from iPhone TV ads on iTunes...

Tip: How to Stop Text From Appearing Over Your iPod Album Artwork

Alex Heath ∙ January 27, 2011

Annoyed by text appearing over your album artwork in your iPod app? What about all that description junk that usually appears over podcasts? Whenever you tap on your song/podcast's album cover, the time "scrubber" drops down with other settings like shuffle and repeat.

Depending on your song/podcast's metadata, tapping the album artwork could also result in text being displayed over the artwork. You can download songs with lyric or credit info in the description. Lots of podcasts use this window to display episode descriptions and show notes.

Some people really like this feature of the iPod app. It does have its positives. However, if you find it annoying, we'll show you how to easily hide text from appearing over your album artwork...

“Theme It” Store Released in Cydia, Direct Competition for Cydia’s Own Theme Center

Alex Heath ∙ Updated May 26, 2017

Finding good themes for a jailbroken iPhone has never been that easy. Themes are usually posted by designers on forums and portfolio websites, and it can be difficult for the average jailbreaker to discover all of the great themes that are out there.

Cydia recently added the "Theme Center," which aims to help users find the plethora of Winterboard themes for jailbroken iDevices. The Theme Center is a great addition to Cydia, but there is plenty of room for improvement.

"Theme It" is a new jailbreak app that aims to be the "Theme Store you've been waiting for." It does look very promising...

Verizon iPhone Will Have $30 Unlimited Data Plan for a “Limited Time”

Alex Heath ∙ January 25, 2011

It's official. The Verizon iPhone will be initially offered with a $30 unlimited data plan. Potential Verizon iPhone customers can celebrate that they will be getting the coveted unlimited data plan that AT&T stopped providing for the iPhone last June.

Verizon's COO, Lowell McAdam, has confirmed that there will indeed be a $30 unlimited data plan for Verizon iPhone customers when product sales start in February. This move is clearly Verizon's attempt at attracting disgruntled AT&T iPhone customers to the Verizon Wireless platform.

It looks like Verizon is pulling out the stops to attract as many AT&T customers as they can...