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Some Scenes From “The Avengers” Movie Were Shot with an iPhone

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 20, 2011

If you're the kind of iPhone user that reads blogs about, well, iPhones, then the chances are you also fall into the category some like to call "geek." It's no longer a derogatory term; being a geek means you tend to like things like smartphones, computers, and comics.

If all that sounds like you, then chances are you'll like this latest tidbit to come out of Hollywood. It turns out that the upcoming Avengers movie was partly filmed on one of Apple's little iPhones, instead of the rather expensive cameras movie studios usually use.

How cool is that? Very, very cool indeed...

How to Add Banner Notifications to iPod Music With ‘NowListening’

Jeff Benjamin ∙ October 20, 2011

NowListening is a jailbreak tweak for iOS 5 that makes it so you can receive banner notifications whenever your iPod app begins playing a new song.

Unfortunately, there is no default option to enable this function on a stock iOS 5 installation, so you must have a jailbroken iPhone to enable music banner notifications.

If you meet this criteria, then take a look inside for a video walkthrough of NowListening...

What Apple Got Right and Wrong with iCloud

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

All the rumors and all the betas are over. Now we're all using Apple's iCloud. We're syncing, we're backing up, and (to certain extent) we're streaming. Life is good... kind of.

For those of us who remember the debacle that was Apple's launch of the now-replaced MobileMe. the initial iCloud launch is undoubtedly leagues ahead of the chaos and server failures that accompanied the arrival of Apple's previous cloud service. iCloud seems to be more robust, but does it actually do what most of us want?

First, let's take a quick look at the good parts of iCloud before moving onto the bad and the crazy...

iPhone 4S Parts Cost Same as iPhone 4

Guest Author ∙ October 20, 2011

The folks over at iSuppli have teared down the new iPhone 4S, this time providing a detailed analysis as well as the estimated cost to manufacture the handset.

While the iPhone 4S looks almost completely identical to the previous generation iPhone 4, there are some changes inside the new handset which seem to have translated to a 50 cent cost increase from the iPhone 4...

AT&T Activates One Million iPhone 4S Devices

Guest Author ∙ October 20, 2011

The iPhone 4S has been a tremendous success for all three of the US carriers that currently sell the handset. But it seems that AT&T is getting a little more success compared to Apple's other two iPhone 4S partners.

AT&T today announced that it has activated more than one million iPhone 4S devices as of Tuesday, making the iPhone 4S launch the most successful launch in the carrier's history...

WeeSpeeddial: Speeddial From Notification Center With Custom Contacts

Jeff Benjamin ∙ October 20, 2011

A couple of days ago, we highlighted FavoriteContacts — a new jailbreak widget that allows you to dial, text, and email your favorite contacts, right from Notification Center.

Today, we bring you a similar tweak, with a few noticeable differences. Like FavoriteContacts, WeeSpeeddial allows you to dial contacts from Notification Center, but it relies on a custom set of contacts configured in a dedicated settings panel.

How does this tweak stack up to FavoriteContacts? Check out the video walkthrough inside...

ClockCenter: An Analog Clock For Notification Center

Jeff Benjamin ∙ October 20, 2011

When you ride in a luxury car, one of the first things you'll notice is an analog clock. It's a sign of grace, style, and precision.

Since the iPhone is arguably the "luxury car" of smart phones, it's only right that an analog clock graces iOS 5's new Notification Center.

Sure enough, not long after iOS 5 was released to the public, ClockCenter shows up on Cydia...

WeeFlashlight: Toggle Your LED Flash Right From Notification Center

Jeff Benjamin ∙ October 20, 2011

If you're a long-time jailbreaker, then you're already well aware that a ton of flashlight apps and tweaks litter the Cydia store.

Folks, it's time to add yet another to the list; but this one is unique, because it relies on iOS 5's Notification Center.

With WeeFlashlight, a quick slide on the status bar is all it takes to put a handy torch at your fingertips. Check inside for the full scoop...

How to Enable WinterBoard Notification Center Themes

Jeff Benjamin ∙ October 20, 2011

So you downloaded that pretty Aluminum Notification Center theme mentioned in our iOS 5 WinterBoard video walkthrough, and it didn't work; now what?

Fortunately there's a workaround for the Notification Center theme issue, as many people made me aware of after our video went live late last night.

Inside, I'll show you how to enable Notification Center themes on your iOS 5 device, using a handy workaround...

Head of Android Talks About Tablets, Steve Jobs, and Siri

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Andy Rubin, Senior VP of Mobile at Google, is considered the head of the Android platform. He leads the team that develops the Android OS for the plethora of handset makers that partner with Google.

Rubin sat down with veteran journalist Walt Mossberg at the AsiaD conference yesterday to talk about Android and his view of the mobile consumer market. He talked specifically about the state of Android tablets, his view of Apple post-Steve Jobs, and Siri...

iPhone Accelerometer May Be Susceptible to Keylogger Attack

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

Security is something that is never far from a smartphone owner's mind. After all, these little computers, be they of the iOS, Android, or other variety, contain the keys to our lives.

Just think about the kind of information you keep on your iPhone; the kinds of passwords you enter as a matter of routine. Gmail passwords, Paypal passwords, your bank's internet banking details: it all goes through your iPhone.

According to new research by the Georgia Institute of Technology, it's possible that all these keystrokes could be logged, and all thanks to your iPhone's accelerometer. But before you rush out to change all your passwords, it's worth checking out just what such a keylogging attack would entail...

Samsung Says Galaxy Nexus Designed to Bypass Apple Patents

Cody Lee ∙ October 20, 2011

For those that don't follow Android news, the Galaxy Nexus handset is the new flavor of the month. Built by Samsung, the new device sports a ridiculous 4.65 Super AMOLED HD screen, and about every other feature you could ask for.

However, Samsung's mobile president Shin Jong-kyun believes the phone is missing something — Apple's patents. Just before the new Nexus was unveiled Tuesday night, Shin told reporters that Apple shouldn't have any problems with this one...