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iEmu is the Best iOS Emulator Around

Guest Author ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

There are a lot of Kickstarter projects out there, and this is by far one of the best. iEmu is a project started by Chris Wade, who also happens to be jailbreak developer. Apple currently provides an iDevice simulator to developers, but it is lacking in a lot of areas, including only being able to run apps developed by the developer that's testing.

iEmu is an emulator that can emulate any iDevice, including the Apple TV. What makes iEmu so special is that it is cross-platform. This includes the Mac, PC, iOS, and even Android...

Apple CFO: Google’s $12.5 Billion Motorola Buyout is “A Lot of Money”

Oliver Haslam ∙ August 18, 2011

The news that Google had picked up Motorola Mobility for a cool $12.5 billion is still reverberating around the tech world, with many wondering what this means for Android's partner agreements with the likes of HTC and Samsung. The question on our mind: What does Apple think about all this?

In a conference call hosted by Gleacher & Company, Apple's Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer weighed in on the Google purchase, and his response was pretty much the same as our's...

Skype Launches New WiFi iPhone App For Easy Hotspot Access

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated February 18, 2018

Public WiFi hotspots have been popping up left and right over the last few years, and while many of them are free, most require a paid fee. The problem what paid, public WiFi networks is that it's yet another account to set up, and yet another company to trust with your credit card details.

Skype has launched an iOS app that should make things a little easier in the WiFi hotspot department, thanks to Skype WiFi. Formerly known as Skype Access, Skype WiFi allows users to pay for public internet access using their existing Skype credit...

Could Apple Be Investing One Billion Dollars in Sharp for iPhone and iPad Displays?

Cody Lee ∙ August 17, 2011

It's no secret that the tech world is constantly interested in Apple's next move. And I'm not just talking about iPhone rumors either; their retail and supply chain plans also fetch the industry's curiosity.

The latest gossip regarding the Cupertino company and overseas manufacturers suggests that Apple is looking to invest a staggering one billion dollars in Sharp Electronics. Why? For their displays of course...

360 Panorama App Now Free For a Limited Time

Guest Author ∙ August 17, 2011

If you've been looking for a good panaroma app for your iDevice, you've probably seen 360 Panorama. There are a lot of panorama apps on the App Store (free and paid), but 360 Panorama is by far the best.

Today, we have some good news. The 360 Panorama app has gone free. Previously $0.99, the app going free makes the it now available to everyone.

Purported Spy Shots of the iPhone 5 in Production

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 5, 2016

Now that we're fairly confident that we're just a few weeks away from hearing an iPhone announcement, expect the rumors and blurry spy shots to kick into overdrive.

The closer we get, the more likely it is that a factory worker or carrier executive has seen the device. Keeping that in mind, there's another iPhone 5 spy shot floating around the web...

Google Opens Up Photovine App to All Users, Takes on Instagram

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Google's getting all 'social' these days, what with the search outfit taking on Facebook and co with Google+.

The next social app to come out of Google is Photovine, which is available for iOS devices right now after a previous beta-only period, and the photography app promises to give Instagram a run for its money...

This iPhone Fan Accessory Blows, Literally

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

We've seen some pretty neat accessories over the last few years, but this one may just be the "coolest." It's no secret that this has been one heck of a hot summer, and what better way to beat the heat than with your very own iPhone dock fan.

TUAW uncovered this peculiar attachement from Cellularfactory, which turns your iPhone into a handheld cooling device. Described by its creators as The Newest Cool Dock Fan, you might be more impressed with its price than you are with its function...

MultiWall: Showcase Your iPhone’s Photo Library From the Comforts of Your SpringBoard

Jeff Benjamin ∙ August 17, 2011

Yesterday, Redmond Pie ran a story on an upcoming jailbreak tweak entitled MultiWall. Its premise is a simple, yet promising one: It allows you to showcase and swipe between the pictures in your Photos app directly from your SpringBoard.

Because it uses two-finger mutitouch gestures, the swiping doesn't initiate page swipes, but instead changes between photos — either left or right — depending on the direction of your two-finger gesture.

According the YouTube video, MultiWall is still in beta stages at the moment. Check inside for a video sneak peak of MultiWall in motion...

iPod Memos: Turn Your Voice Memo Recordings into iPod Tracks

Cody Lee ∙ August 17, 2011

How often do you use the built-in Voice Memos app on your iDevice? I don't use it much, but I'm sure others find it very handy. And if you happen to be one of those people, you'll love this next jailbreak tweak.

iPod Memos is a simple utility that allows you to quickly add recorded Voice Memos to your iPod library. This way if you record a lecture or a train of thought, you can listen to it later from within the iPod app...

‘GravityLockScreen’ Adds a Bit of Physics to Your iPhone’s Lockscreen

Jeff Benjamin ∙ August 16, 2011

Looking for a new way to spice up your iPhone's lock screen? If so, then Developer Chance Hudson might have the jailbreak tweak for you.

Entitled GravityLockScreen, this tweak allows you to add a measure of physics to your iPhone's unlocking functionality.

The end result is a tweak that allows you to better showcase your iPhone's wallpaper, while altering the manner in which you unlock your iPhone into something a bit more entertaining...

iPhone 5 Pre-Orders to Start September 30, Launch October 7

Cody Lee ∙ August 16, 2011

The iPhone 5's expected launch date has changed several times over the last few months. We've heard everything from August to October, and everything in between.

Recently, however, all of the rumors seem to be settling on a late September to early October availability date. And Mark Gurman of 9to5Mac all but confirms that timeframe in this new report...