RedSn0w Updated to Bring Windows Compatibility and Fix Location Bug

The Dev Team has pushed a new update for their flagship jailbreak tool, RedSn0w. RedSn0w 0.9.9 beta 6 brings several bug fixes, both functional and cosmetic.

RedSn0w 0.9.9 beta 6 is a jailbreak for iOS 5, which now brings Windows compatibility to the mix. It also fixes the network crash that iPhone 3GS owners with 06.15.00 basebands might have encountered when using Location Services...

A Duet with Siri

Singer Jonathan Mann decided to record a duet with Siri, Apple's newest AI interface in the iPhone 4S.

Siri is known for her attitude, and this duet demonstrates just how much of a heartbreaker Siri can be...

Kick Newsstand to the Curb With ‘NoNewsIsGoodNews’

If one of the first thoughts to your mind when Newsstand was revealed at WWDC was: "I'm never going to use that", then this tweak is for you.

NoNewsIsGoodNews is a jailbreak tweak from Ryan Petrich that completely removes the Newsstand folder from iOS 5 installations.

Inside, I go hands on with NoNewsIsGoodNews, and I also showcase the much talked about Newsstand folder glitch...

iOS 5 Gives Twitter a Boost as New Signups Skyrocket

In an interview with Mashable's Ben Parr, Twitter CEO Dick Costolo shared some interesting statistics. He said that iOS 5 has caused a massive spike in signups for the social network.

According to Costolo, signups via iOS have tripled since iOS 5 was made available to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users last Wednesday. Add in the hugely successful iPhone 4S launch on Friday, and you have a lot of people plugging their Twitter credentials right into iOS...

iPhone 4S On Track to Becoming the Fastest Selling Consumer Device Ever

Even though it was initially met with some criticism, Apple's newest handset hasn't had any problems flying off the shelf. Yesterday morning, the Cupertino company reported that it sold a staggering 4 million iPhone 4S units during opening weekend.

Not only did the three day sell-a-thon set a company best for Apple in handset sales, it also helped US-based carriers like Sprint and AT&T set single-day sales records. And it looks like the smartphone's unprecedented run is only just beginning...

Siri: Why it May be Another FaceTime

We talked about Siri, Apple's new voice-controlled digital assistant, for months before it actually arrived. We didn't even get confirmation that it existed until a week before its release, yet it feels like we've been hyping it up forever. For good reason, too.

When before have we been able to talk to a piece of technology in that all-so-awesome Star Trek kind of way? The way we've been dreaming about ever since someone in a lycra suit, (three sizes too small for them of course) first asked a question of a disembodied voice. Star Trek characters often had seemingly real conversations with their computers, and we were oh so jealous.

Until now...

Apple Releases iOS 4.4.1 Update for Apple TV [Updated]

Apple has released a minor iOS update for the Apple TV 2G. Following the release of iOS 5 to the public last week, iOS 4.4 was released for the latest Apple TV.

Update 4.4.1 brings bug fixes and minor improvements. Apple is likely tightening up some of the features that it introduced in the last update.

Adobe Releases PDF Reader Application for iOS

Adobe and Apple don't always see eye-to-eye. And the Cupertino company's continuous omission of Adobe's Flash technology from its iOS platform certainly hasn't helped matters. But regardless of their history, the two remain frenemies.

In fact, Adobe just pushed out a version of its popular Reader application for the iOS platform. It allows you to view and interact with several types of PDF files including those protected by encryption and Adobe's LiveCycle Rights Management...

Does the iPhone 4S Battery Life Fall Short of Expectations?

The iPhone 4S is better than its predecessor in several ways. It has a faster processor, better camera, and of course the popular new Siri feature. And apparently, all of these upgraded components have affected the new iPhone's battery life.

Reports have been pouring in over the last few days regarding the new handset's poor battery performance. Some folks believe that the device's battery isn't living up to the expectations Apple set. So iLounge decided to do some investigating...

iPhone 4S Now Reserveration-Only at Apple Stores in the US and Canada

MacRumors came across an interesting change on Apple's website regarding its how to buy an iPhone 4S section. The updated page now clearly states that the company's latest smartphone is only available in store by reservation.

Considering Apple's announcement this morning that it sold a staggering 4 million handsets on opening weekend, the new restriction isn't surprising. But if you haven't scored an iPhone 4S yet, you might want to note these new details...

Long List of Siri Dictation Commands for Your iPhone 4S

The most talked about aspect of the iPhone 4S has to be Siri. Apple's newest AI technology has been making splashes in the press since its announcement two weeks ago. People are even trying to port it to the iPhone 4.

Siri can recognize and interpret tons of voice commands. We've all had fun seeing Siri's attitude in action, but did you know that the dictation aspect of Siri is incredibly advanced, too?

iPhone 4S User Guide

Just grabbed a brand new iPhone 4S? Are you a new iPhone user? If you want to learn more about your new device, then the iPhone 4S user guide might be for you.

Unlike most products, the iPhone 4S doesn't come with a physical user manual. Instead, it comes with a user guide that you can access directly from Safari...