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Want to Use Your iPad 2 With T-Mobile?

Cody Lee ∙ March 16, 2011

Go ahead! Just like its predecessor, the iPad 2 is sold unlocked in the united states. The news was confirmed this past weekend by MuscleNerd, a well known figure in the jailbreak community. What does this mean?

It means you can take your AT&T iPad 2, and activate it through T-Mobile. Since both companies use the same GSM technology, it can be pretty simple. You would just need a compatible Micro-SIM card from T-Mobile, and of course you'd have to snag a data plan.

"Cody, would the Verizon iPad 2 work on Sprint's network?" Probably not. The GSM technology we discussed earlier uses those SIM cards to authenticate devices on their network. CDMA technology, which Verizon and Sprint both use, uses a much more embedded and complex method of authentication. Layman's terms? It's not as easy as swapping SIM cards.

Is anyone using an unlocked iPad 2 on T-Mobile or another carrier? Tell us below!

‘PowerUp’ Supercharges Your iPhone’s Power Options

Jeff Benjamin ∙ March 16, 2011

Are you power hungry? Well then, I have the perfect jailbreak tweak for you.

PowerUp is a free jailbreak tweak available on Cydia that maps additional options to your iPhone's sleep button.

Normally when you press and hold sleep you get the "slide to power off" dialogue, but with PowerUp installed, your options just got a tad more robust...

Battery Issues May Be Another Reason to Stay Away From iOS 4.3

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Here at iDB, we've certainly warned you of the dangers in upgrading to iOS 4.3. Until today, that warning was only meant for jailbreakers. Well, it looks like even stock users have a reason to hold off.

Several iLounge editors are reporting severe battery drain in their iDevices, after upgrading to iOS 4.3. Their experiences coincide with users across several Apple Support threads, dedicated to this very topic...

How to Recover Your iPhone Restrictions Passcode

Cody Lee ∙ Updated November 13, 2019

Passwords come by the hundreds these days. People are juggling multiple email accounts, online accounts, and computer logins. If one of those passwords should escape you for any reason, there's generally a way to get it back. I'm sure we've all clicked the famous 'Forgot Password' link at some point in our lives.

But what about your iPhone? What if you set a 'Restrictions Passcode' a long time ago and now you can't remember the digits? You've got a couple of options. For starters, you could restore your iPhone as a new device through iTunes. You can't restore from a previous backup, because your passcode is saved in that file.....

Google Search for iPhone Premiers Today in the App Store

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

Those of you who read iDB regularly know how particular I am when it comes to my apps. I like a clean and tidy home screen. One application that seemed to always find a spot on my iPhone was Google Mobile. It was simple, it loaded quickly, and the voice search option was extremely accurate. It was my go-to app for quick lookups.

Today, Google Mobile was replaced by Google Search. The name is different, but the concept is not too far off from its predecessor. It has an accurate voice search function, and uses your location to return local results. Although very similar, there are some notable differences in the new search app...

AT&T Makes Good on Its 1,000 Rollover Minutes Promise

Jeff Benjamin ∙ March 15, 2011

So last month, AT&T, reeling off the loss of iPhone exclusivity, went into all out panic mode and started treating customers like human beings for once.

They started offering some customers the unlimited data plans again, added an extra 2GB to the DataPro tethering plans, created a new Mobile to Any Mobile feature, and they even offered to pony up 1,000 bonus rollover minutes just to show us how much they care.

I have to admit; it was bizarre to see AT&T get all courteous with their customers. Just a few minutes ago, AT&T made good on their promise of an extra 1,000 roll over minutes as I was alerted by text message much in the same way as the initial offer...

New Version of Mobile Substrate Adds ASLR Support

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated March 18, 2019

If you're one of the early birds who decided to jailbreak their iOS 4.3 firmware without proper Mobile Substrate support, we have good news for you.

A patched version of Mobile Substrate is available that reportedly addresses the issues with ASLR.

As you're aware, the current version of Mobile Substrate doesn't work with iOS 4.3, rendering many of our favorite jailbreak apps and tweaks inoperable on Apple's latest firmware...

Saurik: What to And What Not to Expect From the Next Version of Cydia

Alex Heath ∙ March 15, 2011

In a recent post about the next version of Cydia, we got some great feedback from users about what features they'd like to see in Cydia 1.1.

The creator of Cydia, Jay "saurik" Freeman posted a long and informative response to our article that gave some insight into the current and future state of Cydia. He chose many questions posed in the article's comments to address key issues.

We're very grateful that saurik decided to share this information with us. He addresses several key topics concerning Cydia...

Qik Releases Video Connect App for iPhone

Guest Author ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

The popular option for video chat on Android handsets is now available and better than ever on the iPhone. Today, Qik officially launched its Qik Video Connect app for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad 2 (although it isn't completely optimized for the iPad).

Qik Video Connect offers two-way video calls and also lets you record video mail. Qik's live broadcasting feature lets you post a live link to Facebook and Twitter, so friends can watch in real time as well...

Is Apple Intentionally Handicapping Web Apps?

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 27, 2018

Whether you love them or hate them, no one can deny the success Apple has had with its iOS devices and the App Store. Although they are selling these products in record numbers, many still refuse to buy in due to multiple factors. The omission of Flash support, a technology used in many popular websites, is the first one that comes to mind.

But it doesn't stop there. Apple has also been attacked on its strict App Store policies, such as, denying applications for odd and unclear reasons. In fact, their unyielding control over their ecosystem is what leads many people to jailbreak...

Download Supastar for Free Today [Sponsored]

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated February 17, 2018

Game collection Supastar, containing 32 games and challenges, will be free for a limited time. Supastar features games like Crazy Rhino, Action Robot, Buggy dash, Asteroid Jump, Barrel Blast, and many more.

It is a collection of fun games and challenges starring a cute star character, known simply as Supastar. The current version contains 8 full games and 24 challenges. New games and challenges are added periodically at no additional cost...

Times Square Video Billboards Hacked Using an iPhone?

Guest Author ∙ March 15, 2011

The iPhone has been known for many useful things, but hacking Times Square billboards is a first.

A video has been posted on YouTube showing a man who uses his iPhone to hijack video billboards in Times Square. CBS news has commented on the video, claiming that they would assume it's fake, but if it's in fact real, they'll be the first to purchase one...