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The Best of AirPlay: Getting the Most From Streaming

Guest Author ∙ Updated November 12, 2018

It seems that AirPlay, Apple's revamped AirTunes technology, has been catching on and rapidly expanding in the last few months that iOS 4.2.1 has been around. There are now many ways to stream media to and from devices, with functionality mimicking that of the Apple TV (and beyond).

With new solutions emerging on both the desktop and the iPhone, modern technology and innovative development have taken the legwork out of streaming and sharing. Here are the best ways to take advantage of this amazing technology and choose where YOU want to see your content...

The Dev Team Updates RedSn0w Beta Untethered Jailbreak, Fixes Skype Issues

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated February 6, 2016

Another day, another update from the hard workers on the Dev Team. Right after releasing RedSn0w 0.9.7b5, they've turned around and released RedSn0w 0.9.7b6. The good news about this latest beta is that it fixes the issues with Skype, which made the app crash as soon as you tried to open it.

Now that the Bluetooth issues have been fixed, and Skype has been fixed, what's next for The Dev Team's untethered jailbreak solution for iOS 4.2.1?

RedSn0w 0.9.7b5 Untethered Jailbreak Fixes Bluetooth Issues

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated February 6, 2016

One of the biggest reasons that I chose to stick with the tethered RedSn0w 0.9.6 release for my iPhone 4 is because of the beta version's ongoing problems with Bluetooth support.

Up to this point, all of the beta versions of RedSn0w 0.9.7 -- an untethered jailbreak released by the Dev Team -- have thus far been devoid of Bluetooth capabilities. When using the beta, the Bluetooth option simply stated "Not Available."

With the Dev Team's latest update to the RedSnow beta, the Bluetooth hurdle has finally been eliminated, and now you can enjoy an untethered jailbreak with full Bluetooth support...

How to Untether Your iPhone 4.2.1 Jailbreak with RedSn0w

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 26, 2010

The long-awaited RedSn0w untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1 was released earlier today by the iPhone Dev Team. As we mentioned before, it is still a beta version, which means it is very unstable and causes a few noteworthy bugs.

We're aware that some of you are true dare devils so we thought it'd still be a good idea to post a guide on how to untether your iPhone. This step by step tutorial will show you how to untether your iPhone 4.2.1 using RedSn0w. This only works for the iPhone 4, iPad, and iPod Touch 4G...

Want to Use AirPlay But Don’t Have An Apple TV 2?

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated July 6, 2017

AirPlay is awesome because it allows you to instantly stream video that you're watching on your iPhone to your television utilizing a $99 Apple TV 2. But let's say you don't have an Apple TV 2, but you do have a Mac mini hooked up to your TV. What to do then?

Before today, the answer to that question was "not a whole lot." Thankfully, though, there's a new OS X app in town called AirPlayer, and it allows you to use AirPlay right on your Mac...

More Details on Cydia for Mac

Alex Heath ∙ Updated February 6, 2016

We recently reported that the creator of Cydia, Jay "saurik" Freeman, is close to releasing an official version of Cydia for the Mac. We speculated on if it was really necessary, and if it is important enough to thrive on a desktop ecosystem.

This "Mac Cydia" would seem to be Freeman's direct attempt at the jailbreak, unfiltered version of the new Mac App Store and OS X Lion. Since the news of a Mac Cydia, there have been more details shared from Freeman himself about the goals and features of the OS X version of Cydia...

Cydia for Macs to Go Live “Within Weeks”

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated February 6, 2016

With the recently announced Mac App store on the horizon -- which brings an iOS-esque store to Mac OS X platforms -- Cydia creator Jay "Saurik" Freeman plans to strike while the iron is hot.

That could only mean one thing, a Cydia Store for Macs; let's just call it Mac Cydia for simplicity's sake. But the real question is, what use will Mac users have for a Cydia store?

Omnio Reveals the “WOWKey” Keyboard With iPhone Integration

Alex Heath ∙ Updated July 24, 2016

Does an iPhone-integrated keyboard for your Mac or PC sound interesting? The Korean tech company, Omnio, thinks so.

The WOWKey device is a desktop keyboard that boasts iPhone integration through a built-in dock. This "made for iPhone" keyboard is the first of its kind, offering extensive integration with iOS. This inventive gadget opens up a world of possibilities...

MiddleWhat Makes it Easy To Enable FaceTime on Region Restricted Phones

Jeff Benjamin ∙ October 30, 2010

A couple days ago, Sebastien reported on a hack called FaceTime Hacktivator, which is a tweak that allows you to use FaceTime in areas where it has been banned. There are reportedly a few places in the Middle East that have restricted Apple's video calling feature, so this will prove most useful to those using iPhones in those areas.

MiddleWhat does the same thing as FaceTime Hacktivator, with one small difference. I guess you could say it takes the "middle man" out of the equation. That is, it's featured on the stock Cydia repos, so there's no need to add a separate repository just to get access to this hack. Although, if you were too lazy to add the repo reported in yesterday's article, chances are you don't care that much about FaceTime anyway.

How Good the Mac App Store Could Be

Guest Author ∙ Updated February 6, 2016

Now that Apple has announced a desktop version of the App Store, there is much speculation on what we are actually getting. There are already quite a few OS X software marketplaces out there, though none are as polished as the iPhone's App Store.

If Apple is smart, they will likely add the Mac App Store as a way to run universal apps and release an iOS runtime platform for the desktop. Just think about it for a minute.

There isn't much unification between doing tasks on an iPhone and a Mac simultaneously, save for the apps that sync with their desktop counterparts. Here are some predictions I have about benefits of supporting universal apps on Macs.

Concierge, Scout, and iQueue – Apple’s Internal Apps get a Makeover

Alex Heath ∙ October 26, 2010

The Apple Store app has been updated to support location based check-in and reservation services for customers at Apple Stores. These Foursquare-like check-ins will help customers find Apple employees to assist them while their shopping.

Genius Bar reservations can also be confirmed through location based check-ins from customers. The 1.1 update was pushed this morning. This new feature in the Apple Store app will interface with Apple employee's internal apps, like Concierge.

Macstories recently released an exclusive from an inside source that there has been a major revamp to the Apple Store apps that are used internally by Apple employees. Apparently, this Apple Store app update will help make Apple employees more efficient...

Control Your Mac via Mobile Safari on Your iPhone

Guest Author ∙ October 22, 2010

Ever wanted to control your Mac from your iPhone while still being able to fully customize everything you can do? Sure there are remote control apps out there, but many of them require software on both the iPhone and the desktop (and are rarely free).

Brett Terpstra has developed a working PHP script called HomeControl that will let you control your Mac from within Mobile Safari. The experience has a native iPhone look and feel and it mimics the iOS UI controls...