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Apple Expected to Produce Another 17 Million iPhone 4s Next Quarter

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

We know, these rumors regarding Apple's upcoming iPhone announcement are getting out of control. Are there going to be two different smartphone models, or just one as usual? Will it resemble its predecessor, or feature an all new design?

Another question is that if there is a low-end smartphone introduced, what will it look like? We've heard a lot of scenarios, but at this point a retooled iPhone 4 seems the most likely. GigaOM lends support to this theory, relaying a report from Apple's supply chain...

VoiceKeys: Speech-to-Text on Your iPhone

Jeff Benjamin ∙ August 29, 2011

VoiceKeys is a brand new jailbreak tweak from Ryan Petrich, that attempts to bring easy to use speech-to-text to the iPhone.

In order to make the tweak as seamlessly integrated as possible, Ryan opted to use the already popular Action Menu as a means to invoke the speech recognition properties.

The result thus far has been sort of a mixed bag, but keep in mind that this is only version 1.0 of the tweak. Check inside for a video demonstration of VoiceKeys in action...

A Look at Steve Jobs’ Schedule After Resigning

Cody Lee ∙ August 29, 2011

For the last 11 years, Steve Jobs has been one of the tech world's most recognizable leaders in charge of one of its most powerful companies. So it's not surprising that the news of him stepping down last week seemingly rocked the entire industry.

However, now that Jobs doesn't have to spend his days running the show at Cupertino, he can finally enjoy a little Steve time. Or can he? Cult of Mac passes on this humorous screenshot of the ex CEO's schedule, post-resignation...

Soon You’ll Be Able to Run Linux on Your iDevice

Alex Heath ∙ August 29, 2011

Good news for fans of Tux the penguin: soon you'll be able to run the Linux operating system on your iDevice. A team of jailbreak developers has managed to run the open source Linux OS on Apple's A4-powered devices.

Who needs Android when you have Linux, right?

Comex Answers Your Questions

Sébastien Page ∙ August 29, 2011

After being featured in a Forbes article last month, jailbreak prodigy and all around hacker Comex started to draw attention outside of the jailbreak scene. As a matter of fact, the folks at Apple started paying attention to the point that they offered him a job. Our loss, their gain.

Of course, questions started popping up in every jailbreaker's mind. Will Comex give away his exploits to Apple? Will he keep working on jailbreaks and exploits? Will he keep JailbreakMe alive? Many questions that remained unanswered, until today...

iPads Beginning to Infiltrate UK Schools

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated November 13, 2019

Apple's iPad is starting to pop up in all kinds of places, from American Football clubs, to schools. Now, iPads are beginning to infiltrate schools in the UK.

According to The Telegraph, Longfield Academy in Kent is offering pupils the chance to use iPads during the coming school year, beginning in September. The move will see pupils using iPads as interactive learning tools, with tech support provided by the school itself...

The Cat and Mouse Game Between Apple and Jailbreakers is Only Just Beginning

Alex Heath ∙ August 29, 2011

Following the news that famed jailbreak hacker Comex was hired by Apple, many in the community called it the "beginning of the end" for jailbreakers. Apple is proving to be smarter than everyone thought. If you can't beat 'em, hire 'em, right?

With iOS 5 set for a public release this Fall, the cat and mouse game between Apple and jailbreakers is not over. It's only just beginning...

Sprint Staff Told to Not Discuss the iPhone 5

Oliver Haslam ∙ August 29, 2011

In a leaked memo, US mobile phone carrier Sprint has told its staff and customer representatives that they are not to get drawn into speculation about the possible arrival of the iPhone to the Sprint network.

Recent reports have suggested that Sprint could be joining the iPhone party with the release of the iPhone 5, bringing the number of US carriers stocking the device to three, with the possibility of T-Mobile also adding itself to the iPhone carrier roster...

Why Apple Could Really Be Building a TV Set

Cody Lee ∙ August 29, 2011

There have been rumors and speculation regarding an Apple-flavored TV set for years, but over the last 6 months the gossip has really heated up. We've heard from pundits, analysts and even an ex Apple executive, that the product is underway.

But there have also been a lot of folks against the idea. And these neigh-sayers have several reasons why we won't see a television set from the Cupertino company anytime soon.

So, who do you believe? As a tech writer, my initial reaction was skepticism. But the more I thought about it, the more the idea of an Apple-branded television seemed totally feasible...

New iPhone 5 Rumor Points to Metal Chassis and Smaller Screen

Oliver Haslam ∙ August 29, 2011

We've already shown you photos of what appears to be the rear plate of a next gen iPhone today, but new claims from infamous industry blog DigiTimes could throw even more confusion onto an already mind-bending situation.

In a new report, DigiTimes has set about debunking a supposedly leaked video claiming a 4.2" iPhone 5 is imminent. The problem? The video they're so upset about was clearly a fake...

DashBoard for Maps Brings Heads-up Display to the Maps App

Cody Lee ∙ August 29, 2011

Over the last few weeks, we've seen an increase in interest from jailbreak developers regarding the iOS Maps application. We've seen Speed for Maps, which adds a speedometer to the Maps app, and a Compass tweak that does the same thing.

Now there's is a utility available that will not only tell you how fast you are going and where you're headed, but also display your elevation. It's called DashBoard for Maps, and it just went live in Cydia...

iPhone 4S Parts Indicate Evolutionary Design Changes

Alex Heath ∙ Updated May 16, 2016

We've gotten our hands on some leaked iPhone 4S parts, courtesy of our friends at iFixitDirect. These particular parts match up with previous leaks, and we believe they indicate that the next iPhone will be an evolutionary update to the iPhone 4, rather than a completely revolutionary design change.

These iPhone parts come from the same source as the leaked white iPod touch parts we showed you earlier. We have a prototype of a lower tier iPhone 4S back and flex cable. Let's take a closer look...