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Vietnamese iPhone Fans Set For 4S Release This Week

Oliver Haslam ∙ December 15, 2011

Another country is going to be getting its teeth into the iPhone 4S soon, with the news that Vietnamese carriers will begin offering the newest Apple smartphone as soon as tomorrow, Friday 15th of December.

The move comes as Thanh Nien News confirmed that both VinaPhone and Viettel will be offering the iPhone 4S to its customers starting tomorrow, with both locked and unlocked flavors available.

What is a little less clear is the pricing structure for the handsets, with the unsubsidized prices looking decidedly strange, to say the least.

Flashy Status: Be Alerted When Your iPhone’s Flash is On

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 15, 2011

The concept of Flashy Status is a good one: make it more evident when your flash might fire when snapping a photo with your iPhone's camera.

It accomplishes this by illuminating the 'On' button on the Camera app's flash settings with green. You can either make it a solid green, or a more visible flashing green.

And while I suppose this is nice to have, there's one key feature missing from this tweak that keeps it from being really useful...

Sega Classic Sonic CD Now in the App Store

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated May 30, 2017

Before we get any further than the opening sentence of this collection of words we like to call "a blog post," there is one thing that needs to be made abundantly clear: Sonic is without doubt one of the highlights of the 1990s. Furthermore, Sonic CD is probably the highlight of a series which has since lost its way in a sea of mediocre spin-offs and reboots.

That said, Sonic CD for iOS certainly appears to have what it takes to make us forget about the last 15 years or so of trash that has come out of Sega's Sonic team, and return us to the speed-filled glee that is directing a blue, spiky creature through 2D levels.

Sonic CD coming to iOS is something of a big deal, especially if you were a big fan of the original. We were, and giddy doesn't really come close to how we felt when hitting that "Buy" button on the App Store. If first impressions are anything to go by, our hopes were not misplaced.

The Top 10 Jailbreak Tweaks for Power Users

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 15, 2011

If you're looking to get the absolute most from your iDevice from a purely software standpoint, then look no further than this list.

Inside, we take a gander at some of the best jailbreak apps and tweaks to get the most out of your iDevice. If you're truly looking to feed into the iPhone's untapped potential, then feast your eyes on our Top 10 Jailbreak Tweaks for Power Users...

Why Every Jailbreak Power User Needs iFile

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 15, 2011

iFile — you've most likely heard of it, but do you use it? If you've ever used a Mac, then you're familiar with Finder, and if you're familiar with Finder, than you're familiar with iFile.

iFile is essentially the iOS version of Finder, or Explorer for Windows. But for jailbreakers, there's a lot more here than meets the eye. Check inside for a video walkthrough accompanied by a good list of reasons as to why you should be using iFile.

iPhone 4S Promo Tops List of 2011’s Most Viral Tech Videos

Cody Lee ∙ December 15, 2011

Viral videos have become a popular form of online advertising over the last few years. A company can potentially reach a large audience for minimal production costs if YouTube aficionados deem their videos interesting enough to spread the word.

And since no other company does advertising like Apple, it's no surprise that the iPhone-makers have found themselves on a list of the most viral tech videos of 2011. The year's most popular handset stars in one of the year's most popular tech clips.

Grand Theft Auto III Now Available in the US App Store

Cody Lee ∙ December 14, 2011

Besides the recent release of Infinity Blade II, Rockstar's iOS port of its classic console hit Grand Theft Auto III has been one of the most anticipated titles for Apple's platform this Fall.

We told you about the impending release of the game earlier this month, and now we're happy to announce that the wait is finally over. Grand Theft Auto III has just gone live in the US App Store...

iTunes Match Now Available in Canada, Europe, and Australia

Cody Lee ∙ December 14, 2011

Exactly one month after iTunes Match went live in the United States, Apple has started rolling out the music matching service internationally. Reports are coming in this evening that several countries now have access to the feature.

Apple first announced iTunes Match during its WWDC keynote back in June, and then eventually launched it in early November. The service has received mixed reviews so far, and has only been available to folks in the US. But not anymore...

Gather the Gems: A Surprisingly Fun iOS Game [Sponsored]

Cody Lee ∙ Updated February 21, 2018

I've come across a couple of really solid iOS games in the past few weeks. First, there was Where's My Water. When Apple started giving the game away I had to check it out. Then there was Heads Up. The RockLive title is about as addicting as they come.

So, needless to say, I was a bit skeptical when I was asked to review Gather the Gems. It falls in the same quick-play category as the aforementioned titles, and there's limited space on my device. Can Gather the Gems earn a spot on my home screen? Read on...

Gmail App Updated With Signatures, Scribbles, and More

Cody Lee ∙ December 14, 2011

Google's native Gmail application for iOS has had a rocky go of it over the past month. The initial app was yanked out of the App Store just hours after releases due to software bugs, and the app as a whole has received tons of criticism.

But that doesn't mean that Google is going to give up on it. In fact, the app just received a major update that not only brings tons of bug fixes, but also adds some new features like Scribbles, which lets you add your own art to emails...

Netflix Releases a Redesigned iPad App

Alex Heath ∙ December 14, 2011

We teased you with the updated version of Netflix's iPad app several weeks ago, and the redesign has officially gone live in the App Store. Netflix 2.0 for iOS brings with it a revamped iPad interface and several cosmetic changes.

Requiring iOS 5, Netflix's updated app is available for free in the App Store.