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iPhone iOS 4.2.1 Untethered Jailbreak Showcased by Chronic Dev Team

Jeff Benjamin ∙ January 21, 2011

Well, well, well. It looks like someone else is getting into the untethered jailbreak fun for iOS 4.2.1. That's right, today Chronic Dev Team unveiled a teaser video showcasing their untethered jailbreak for the iPhone.

Chronic Dev, the creators of the popular GreenPois0n jailbreak tool, are the same devs behind this upcoming tool for iOS 4.2.1, but they aren't alone in the rush to untether Apple's latest public firmware.

As you know, the Dev Team has been working on beta versions of RedSn0w that is also capable of jailbreaking iOS 4.2.1 untethered.

The more options, the merrier! Check inside for the sweet video details...

iPhone 5 Launch Scheduled for “Summer At The Earliest”

Alex Heath ∙ January 21, 2011

Rumors about the iPhone 5 and iOS 4.3 have been running rampant lately. While a lot of "leaks" and speculation has been made about Apple's major upcoming version of iOS, not much has been said about the iPhone 5's hardware. All we've heard is a report from Engadget that the iPhone 5 will be a "total redesign" of the current version.

The mysterious device is rumored to have Apple's new A5 CPU processor, a universal baseband for all carriers, and a larger display with no home button. No specific launch date has been set, and apparently only the head honchos at Apple have access to iPhone 5 prototypes.

The iPhone 5 was rumored to have hit the testing stage back in October of 2010, so it's not a stretch to say that field testing units are in circulation at Cupertino. Apple has yet to divulge any direct information about the iPhone 5, but a new report claims that we won't be seeing a product launch before summer. That is, unless one gets left in a bar again...

‘No Rotation Status’ Proves That Good Things Come in Small Packages

Jeff Benjamin ∙ January 21, 2011

No Rotation Status is your classic variety of jailbreak tweak. It does something extremely simple; tweaking an element that would probably go unnoticed to all but the most eagle-eyed iPhone user.

As its name implies, No Rotation Status gets rid of the rotation lock icon in your status bar, even when you have rotation lock enabled.

This can be especially useful for those of you sporting tweaks like Lock Info, where status bar real estate can become a matter of real concern...

New Universal iPhone Bumper Released, But Will the Verizon iPhone Really Need It?

Jeff Benjamin ∙ January 21, 2011

All signs are pointing to the fact that the iPhone 4's antenna issues have been resolved by means of the subtle changes made to Verizon's version of the iPhone 4.

Even still, that's not preventing Apple from seeking to cash in on bumper sales, as previous bumpers have been phased out in favor of new universal bumpers that fit both AT&T's and Verizon's iPhone.

Check out the video inside for the side-by-side bumper comparison...

New iPhone 4 Case Mod Puts You in the Clear, Literally

Jeff Benjamin ∙ January 21, 2011

I've seen some cool case mods in my day, but I'd be hard pressed to come up with a slicker looking mod than this.

Following up on the heels of the metal back covers we showed you back in December, this latest mod surpasses even those.

Introducing the transparent iPhone 4 case mod, yes that's right transparent; as in: you can see your iPhone's guts...

Verizon ‘It Begins’ Commercial Teases the iPhone to Customers

Alex Heath ∙ January 21, 2011

Verizon has launched full swing into its iPhone ad campaign with a new broadcast commercial. Just in case you've been under a rock lately, the Verizon iPhone has finally arrived and is available on February 10.

The Verizon iPhone is going to be huge, and this commercial definitely plays it up. The 30 second tease is even perhaps a little too dramatic, but I guess when you've been waiting as long as Verizon, you deserve a little room for hyperbole...

Rumor: Apple Bringing Landscape Mode to the Home Screen and New Multitouch Gestures in iOS 4.3

Alex Heath ∙ January 21, 2011

The Apple rumor mill has been churning fast and furiously over the past few weeks. There's been more white iPhone 4 speculation, some details about the iPhone 5 released, and the rumor that the next iPhone will be without a home button.

Details about iOS 4.3 have started to emerge in light of the beta that Apple recently made available to the developer community. Among these details, it seems that, after the failure of Ping, Apple may be trying its luck again with another social media attempt.

The iPad's home screen has had landscape mode compatibility since product launch, but Apple has not yet brought that feature to the iPhone. Many have asked for a landscape home screen, but it has been absent from the iPhone for years. Well, that is, until now...

iPhone Game ‘Death Worm’ Makes You Feel Like Bait

Guest Author ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Death Worm [iTunes Link] was created by PlayCreek and is perfect for gamers with those midnight munchies for delectable human corpses. A couple months ago I reviewed Super Mega Worm and had so much fun with it that I decided to give Death Worm a round, or in my case many rounds!

Just like Super Mega Worm, you control a worm with only one purpose, to eat or destroy anything that moves.

This game packs a full course meal! First as an appetizer, we have animals such as birds, elephants and more. Next for your entree you can choose between mindless pedestrians or police officers. Too light? How about Bazooka carrying Soldiers. Also as a side dish you can devour cars, trucks and other land vehicles. Finally for desert, we have a few different helicopters, planes or the ultimate surprise… UFO's!! Still hungry? Well you can choose between 3 different locations!

Fake Ra1nb0wRa1n iPhone Jailbreak Website Deemed Not the Real Deal

Jeff Benjamin ∙ January 20, 2011

Getting confused from all of the Ra1n? There's BlackRa1n, LimeRa1n, PurpleRa1n, and the upcoming RubyRa1n. It's enough to confuse even the best meteorologist.

To add to the level of confusion, someone(s) impersonating renowed iPhone hacker GeoHot has released a site called Ra1nb0wRa1n with little to no fan fare.

The fact that it received hardly any pub before going live was the first thing that struck us as weird. The fact that the site is actually pointing to a Chinese website, is the real thing that sent up our red flags.

For the record, although the site's whois records feature Hotz's name and a New Jersey residence, Ra1nb0wRa1n does not appear to be associated with GeoHot in any way, shape, or form...

iFixit Begins Offering ‘iPhone 4 Liberation Kit’ to Tackle Apple’s Pesky Proprietary Screws

Jeff Benjamin ∙ January 20, 2011

It's clear that Apple doesn't want folks fooling around with their iPhone's physical hardware, as the recently dubbed 'Pentalobular' screws that may rest on the bottom of your iPhone 4 prove.

Recently, Apple has switched over to an all-new screw set for the iPhone 4, similar to the screws that grace the battery covers of the older MacBook Pros, and current MacBook Air.

If you've owned an iPhone 4 for quite some time, then chances are you still have the normal Phillips screw set, but if you've just stepped into the game, you might want to give this a read...

New iOS 4.3 Features Uncovered, Apple Focusing on Social Media

Jeff Benjamin ∙ January 20, 2011

The new features found in the latest beta version of iOS 4.3 keep trickling out as expected, and it's looking more and more like Apple wants to further establish itself in the social media circle.

For instance, the often mocked 'Ping' -- Apple's music and social networking mashup -- is now reported to send users push notifications when they receive news and alerts. But that's not all of the goodies that Apple has tucked away in their latest firmware version...

Internally Leaked Screenshots Confirming Multitouch Gestures in iOS 4.3

Alex Heath ∙ January 20, 2011

It looks as though the iPad won't be the only one to get the new multitouch gestures unearthed in the iOS 4.3 beta. Boy Genius has released some iPhone screenshots that are claimed to come from internal testing at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino.

We recently reported on the rumor that the next major version of the iPhone would have no home button. Instead, it was supposed that iOS would use multitouch gestures (two, three, four fingers, etc.) to replace the functionality of the home button.

This new report seems to support the theory of no home button on the iPhone 5. Apparently, Apple has been testing multitouch gestures on the iPhone (there is nothing to clarify if the screenshots are associated with new hardware) internally for quite some time...