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- How to jailbreak iOS 6.1.2 with evasi0n 1.4
- Barclays says Samsung momentum ‘begs an answer from Apple’
- Evad3rs release evasi0n 1.4 with support for iOS 6.1.2
- Apple launches Composer view for Music with iTunes 11.0.2 update
- iOS 6.1.2 is still jailbreakable, evasi0n 1.4 to come later today
- Apple releases iOS 6.1.2 to address Exchange calendar bug
- TypingPrivacy prevents iMessage users from seeing when you type
- Apple: yes, we were hacked, here’s your fix
- Make room on your home screen for Sunrise Calendar (it’s that good)
- How to grab Auxo nightly beta builds
- HTC unveils its new flagship, the One
- Apple TV launches in India
- iPad 5 to switch to iPad mini display tech for thinner assembly
- Ahead of iPhone launch, T-Mobile launches GoSmart prepaid brand nationwide
- Papercraft mockup makes the case for iPhablet
- NPD: Apple now one-fifth of U.S. consumer tech sales
- Firefox 19 lands with built-in PDF viewer
- iPad mini now showing ‘in stock’ online in several countries
- AT&T now offers travelers 1GB of free data across UK’s 16,000 Wi-Fi spots
- Apple wins patent for improved haptic feedback
| How to jailbreak iOS 6.1.2 with evasi0n 1.4 Posted: 19 Feb 2013 03:12 PM PST
Evasion 1.4 was just released with support for the recently released iOS 6.1.2, and we’ve got the details on how to use it to jailbreak your iDevice of choice. Although iOS 6.1.2 doesn’t bring any new features to the table, there is a bug fix that makes the upgrade worth it. Take a look inside as we show you how to jailbreak iOS 6.1.2 with evasi0n 1.4. This tutorial is for the Mac, but the same principal applies across all computing platforms.(...) "How to jailbreak iOS 6.1.2 with evasi0n 1.4" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Barclays says Samsung momentum ‘begs an answer from Apple’ Posted: 19 Feb 2013 03:11 PM PST
It’s no secret that Apple has fallen out of the good graces of most Wall Street analysts. And with its stock price still bouncing around $250 below its last-September high, and no new products on the horizon, it doesn’t look like that’s going to change anytime soon. I wouldn’t say Apple’s in trouble though. It’s coming off a record high quarter in iPhone sales, revenue and other metrics, and has more than $130 billion in cash. But the folks over at the prestigious Barclays firm say that it’s about time for Tim Cook to panic…(...) "Barclays says Samsung momentum ‘begs an answer from Apple’" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Evad3rs release evasi0n 1.4 with support for iOS 6.1.2 Posted: 19 Feb 2013 02:38 PM PST
Earlier today, Apple released iOS 6.1.2, its second mobile OS release in as many weeks. The update includes two high priority bug fixes: one for the Exchange calendar issue that’s been hurting performance, and one for the passcode glitch. But luckily, 6.1.2 doesn’t fix the exploits used in evasi0n. Earlier today, planetbeing told us it’d only be a matter of time before the jailbreak utility was updated to support the new firmware. And well my friends, that time has come…(...) "Evad3rs release evasi0n 1.4 with support for iOS 6.1.2" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple launches Composer view for Music with iTunes 11.0.2 update Posted: 19 Feb 2013 01:57 PM PST
After the new iOS 6.1.2 firmware arrived this morning apparently solving battery woes caused by an Exchange bug, and following up on the just released Java update that has patched a major vulnerability which led hackers to break into Apple employees’ computers, the Cupertino firm has just issued iTunes 11.0.2, a maintenance update. In addition to the various stability improvements and performance enhancements, the new version brings an all-new view for your music…(...) "Apple launches Composer view for Music with iTunes 11.0.2 update" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iOS 6.1.2 is still jailbreakable, evasi0n 1.4 to come later today Posted: 19 Feb 2013 01:56 PM PST
Earlier this morning, Apple released iOS 6.1.2 to the public. The update contains a fix for the infamous Exchange calendar bug, as well as the passcode glitch that surfaced last week. But what really mattered to us is if it fixes the exploits used in the evasi0n jailbreak. Well good news. According to evad3rs team-member planetbeing, the new firmware appears to still be jailbreakable. The hacker announced on Twitter a few moments ago that though he hasn’t had a chance to try it on all devices yet, iOS 6.1.2 is looking good…(...) "iOS 6.1.2 is still jailbreakable, evasi0n 1.4 to come later today" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple releases iOS 6.1.2 to address Exchange calendar bug Posted: 19 Feb 2013 01:54 PM PST
In line with previous reports, Apple has released iOS 6.1.2 this morning to fix the Exchange calendar issue that has garnered so much attention in the past few weeks. The bug significantly increases network usage, which affects device performance and battery life. As you can see in the screenshot above of the firmware’s release notes, the patch for the Exchange problem appears to be the only change in the new software. But still, we recommend that jailbreakers refrain from updating until it’s been deemed safe by the community…(...) "Apple releases iOS 6.1.2 to address Exchange calendar bug" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| TypingPrivacy prevents iMessage users from seeing when you type Posted: 19 Feb 2013 01:52 PM PST
Whenever you begin composing a new iMessage, your recipient can see that you’re typing. That’s because an ellipsis appears in their Messages app to let them know so. The purpose of this is to let people know that you’re responding to them, that you haven’t left them hanging. It makes the party on the other end of the message wait in expectation of your response. While most people don’t have a problem with this and actually enjoy the feature, some find it to be an intrusion of privacy. You could, obviously, just disable iMessage, and the issue would be settled. But that means the inconvenience of incurring possible SMS fees, and the inability to send messages via Wi-Fi, and on iOS devices which aren’t iPhones. As a response to this possible breach of privacy, a jailbreak developer has created a tweak to eliminate the ‘now typing’ ellipsis. The tweak is called TypingPrivacy, and it’s available right now on Cydia’s BigBoss repo.(...) "TypingPrivacy prevents iMessage users from seeing when you type" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple: yes, we were hacked, here’s your fix Posted: 19 Feb 2013 01:50 PM PST
Apple is just the latest technology firm to announce it was the victim of hackers. Tuesday, the iPhone maker announced a limited number of employee computers were affected, however software would be released today protecting consumers. The malware infected a limited number of Macs through a vulnerability in the Java plug-in for browsers, the company confirmed. The announcement – unprecedented from the usually tight-lipped company – included a statement by Apple attempting to calm consumer fears, saying there was “no evidence” that any data leaked out. This comes on the heels Facebook had also been targeted by hackers. Friday, the social networking giant said hackers based in China breached employee laptops, but no Facebook user data was taken. UPDATE: less than three hours later, Apple has pushed out a Java update to patch the vulnerability…(...) "Apple: yes, we were hacked, here’s your fix" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Make room on your home screen for Sunrise Calendar (it’s that good) Posted: 19 Feb 2013 01:48 PM PST If the stock iOS Calendar app is too boring and you wish Fantastical, a nice iOS/OS X calendar alternative from Flexibits, had a raft of social features, don’t miss out on Sunrise Calendar, a free iPhone calendar alternative by Sunrise Atelier, Inc. The program pulls your appointments from multiple Google Calendars and Facebook Events and retrieves your weather forecast. Frankly, I was wondering why there was no app to combine weather data with my appointments, so I could make changes to upcoming meetings in case my weather forecast takes a turn for the worse. The only downside: Sunrise Calendar is made with Google Calendar users in mind (for now)…(...) "Make room on your home screen for Sunrise Calendar (it’s that good)" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| How to grab Auxo nightly beta builds Posted: 19 Feb 2013 01:46 PM PST
A3tweaks, the team behind Auxo, has put together a beta repo which will host nightly builds of its popular tweak for paying customers. That means that if you purchased Auxo, you can simply add this beta repo to your Cydia sources, and enjoy the latest features before the general public. In fact, there’s already a new beta build available for download right now. Take a look past the break to learn how you can easily access the bleeding edge upgrades.(...) "How to grab Auxo nightly beta builds" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| HTC unveils its new flagship, the One Posted: 19 Feb 2013 01:44 PM PST Earlier this morning, Taiwanese handset maker HTC at a high-profile media event in London introduced its latest flagship handset, the One. In terms of speeds and feeds, this Android LTE device seems a winner: it sports a 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor with 2GB of RAM, has front-facing speakers complete with a dedicated amplifier that play Beats Audio and boasts a 4.7-inch 1080p display coated with Gorilla Glass 2. Encased in an Apple-like aluminum-clad chassis, the phone is bound to turn heads with its sleek appearance measuring 0.37 inches thick and weighing in at 143 grams. On the software front, the One runs HTC’s Sense 5 UI layer on top of Google’s latest Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean operating system. And borrowing from Windows Phone, there’s a new feature called Blink Feed, basically a glorified Flipboard-like aggregator that turns your home screen into an endless stream of social updates, email messages and news articles. More tidbits and a few press shots right after the break…(...) "HTC unveils its new flagship, the One" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Posted: 19 Feb 2013 01:42 PM PST
Apple’s handset sales in India have quadrupled and now the company has expanded its presence in the 1.25 billion people market by launching its third-generation Apple TV for Rs. 7,900, or about $150. The set-top box costs $99 in the United States, but Apple’s products typically command a premium in BRIC countries due to high import taxes and VAT. After launching the iPhone 5 in India in November 2012, and as a prelude to today’s Apple TV launch, Apple in December 2012 officially launched the iTunes Store in 56 new countries, including India…(...) "Apple TV launches in India" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iPad 5 to switch to iPad mini display tech for thinner assembly Posted: 19 Feb 2013 01:40 PM PST
According to new reports by Taiwanese media outlets, Apple is said to be lining up suppliers for a fifth-generation 9.7-inch iPad. The gizmo is said to adopt a revamped touchscreen technology, basically the same “GF2″ display tech found on the 7.9-inch iPad mini. The iPad mini’s display assembly is notably thinner compared to its bigger brother that sports the glass-on-glass design so the reports jive nicely with previous rumors pointing to the iPad 5 borrowing a few design ideas from the iPad mini, namely a thinner and lighter appearance… (...) "iPad 5 to switch to iPad mini display tech for thinner assembly" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Ahead of iPhone launch, T-Mobile launches GoSmart prepaid brand nationwide Posted: 19 Feb 2013 01:39 PM PST
Ahead of the official iPhone launch on its network later this year, the nation’s fourth-largest carrier T-Mobile USA on Tuesday said a new GoSmart prepaid service is now available via some 3,000 reseller stores nationwide. According to Reuters, users can purchase a SIM kit and simply bring their own GSM device to the service. Unlimited voice and messaging costs $30 a month. For an additional five bucks, you get to browse the web. A $45 plan with five gigabytes of 3G data is also available. These are all month-to-month plans, meaning you can cancel the service anytime without getting penalized…(...) "Ahead of iPhone launch, T-Mobile launches GoSmart prepaid brand nationwide" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Papercraft mockup makes the case for iPhablet Posted: 19 Feb 2013 01:13 PM PST
Conflicting rumors signify an iPhablet, a nearly five-inch iPhone, may be released either some time in 2013 or during the summer of 2014. Speculation of a new form factor brings along a theory that Apple could simply blow up the display while keeping the iPhone 5′s 1,136-by-640 pixel resolution, presumably making developers’ life easier. But there’s a catch to enlarging the display without boosting its resolution: density of the pixels would drop from the Retina iPhone 326ppi to just 264ppi. Though likely insufficient for the Retina moniker, that particular pixel density conveniently matches up with the the full-sized iPad’s 264ppi Retina display. In order to better illustrate what an iPhone with a display this large would feel in your hand, MacRumors has enlisted the creative talent of CiccareseDesign to come up with a papercraft five-inch iPhone mockup…(...) "Papercraft mockup makes the case for iPhablet" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| NPD: Apple now one-fifth of U.S. consumer tech sales Posted: 19 Feb 2013 12:14 PM PST
Apple was responsible for one out over every five dollars spent on consumer electronics in the U.S. during 2012, a market research firm announced Tuesday. This while overall consumer electronics sales fell for the second year in a row. The iPhone and iPad maker also ranked as the third largest U.S. consumer electronics retailer, just behind Best Buy and Walmart. Amazon and Staples rounded out and industry where only smartphones and tablets saw revenue gains last year…(...) "NPD: Apple now one-fifth of U.S. consumer tech sales" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Firefox 19 lands with built-in PDF viewer Posted: 19 Feb 2013 11:43 AM PST
The Firefox browser by Mozilla, the non-profit organization, was once hailed as the biggest threat to Internet Explorer’s dominance, but boy do times change fast. In just a few short years following its release, Google’s Chrome has become the most popular browser out there. And while Firefox certainly doesn’t lack a punch, it does fall behind Google’s baby in several aspects. I’ve always loved Chrome’s built-in Adobe Flash player (because it doesn’t pollute the entire system with Adobe’s buggy plug-in). Another Chrome feature I love: a nice PDF viewer, also built-in. Starting today, a new major release of Firefox for Mac, Windows and Linux is available for download and it comes with a built-in HTML5-based PDF viewer, just like Chrome…(...) "Firefox 19 lands with built-in PDF viewer" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| iPad mini now showing ‘in stock’ online in several countries Posted: 19 Feb 2013 11:19 AM PST
Apple has had a hard time catching up with consumer demand for its iPad mini. Since the tablet debuted four months ago, supply has been extremely constrained, with shipping times only recently dropping below a week. But today, it appears that supply and demand is finally starting to even out for the popular slate, as the mini now shows an availability status of ‘in stock’ in Apple web stores in several countries around the world…(...) "iPad mini now showing ‘in stock’ online in several countries" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| AT&T now offers travelers 1GB of free data across UK’s 16,000 Wi-Fi spots Posted: 19 Feb 2013 08:47 AM PST
U.S. carrier AT&T today expanded its 4G LTE coverage in several markets and now word has reaches us that the company has signed an interesting roaming deal with The Cloud to offer travelers free access to 16,000 Wi-Fi spots in the United Kingdom. The Cloud is a BSkyB-owned Wi-Fi hotspot provider and the agreement entails up to one gigabyte of free roaming data. RIM has always bested the iPhone and other handset vendors with reasonable service terms that typically include free or inexpensive messaging and data for BlackBerry users traveling abroad. While Apple’s dealings with the world’s carriers don’t included these benefits, it’s nice that one of the most important carriers globally is now appeasing to its customers with a fair roaming deal…(...) "AT&T now offers travelers 1GB of free data across UK’s 16,000 Wi-Fi spots" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
| Apple wins patent for improved haptic feedback Posted: 19 Feb 2013 07:32 AM PST
The use of haptic feedback in smartphones is increasingly commonplace, however until now Apple has shied away from using the technology in its multitouch devices, such as the iPhone and iPad. However, the prospect is now open for a multitouch keyboard that provides consumers a tactile response, according to an Apple patent grant by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Apple first applied a filing for the invention back in 2009 to solve the problem of multiple haptic signals interfering with each other, thereby confusing users. Apple outlined a way to localize the haptic feedback by using secondary sensors which cancel-out the confusing signals. In this way, when an iPhone owner hits the ‘L’ key, he won’t also receive a vibration under the ‘K’ key of a virtual keyboard…(...) "Apple wins patent for improved haptic feedback" is an article by iDownloadBlog.com. |
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