Saturday, February 26, 2011

  • Developers at PandaElf Labs have figured out a way to play PS3 games on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch with a little wrangling of hardware and software. EveryAir is the name of the remote desktop application that will allow users to play PS3 games on their iOS device. Folks at PandaElf explain how it [...]
    • As you'd expect, developers have wasted no time in tearing apart the Mac OS X Lion preview , and in so doing they've allegedly discovered some intriguing things -- namely, support for the SSD-wiping TRIM command , and a series of high-DPI display modes which would allow for icons and UI elements with twice the graphical detail -- which could mean a PC-sized Retina Display . The former doesn't sound like the most exciting upgrade, but it's truly a boon for Mac users with solid state storage,…
    • John Gruber of Daring Fireball has indicated that there is a possibility that the next generation iPad, which is expected to be unveiled at a special event next week could get a lightweight high-strength carbon fiber body instead of aluminum. However, Gruber who has a very good track record will Apple related news points out that [...]
      • We have some good news for all iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users, especially for those who love to spend their free time playing on their iOS device. The French mobile game developer Gameloft has just announced a huge surprise 99-cent app sale for the iOS platform in iTunes App Store. The company recently revealed that iOS device users who want to add more games on their iOS device can obtain about more than 30 beautifully done games at a reasonably low price. Gameloft offers a wide range of iOS games from…
        • These are instructions on how to change or add animated or static boot logos on your jailbroken iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS (on iOS 4.2.1), and Verizon iPhone 4 (on iOS 4.2.6) with Greenpois0n software jailbreak tool. We have covered both the methods on customization offered by Greenpoison jailbreak on iPhone 4 4.2.1 untethered jailbreak. Method 1 Step 1: Jailbreak your iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G (runs on iOS 4.2.6) or the Verizon CDMA iPhone 4 (runs on iOS 4.2.6) using GreenPois0n RC5 and Cydia app Step 2:…
          • Chronic Dev Team had released greenpois0n to jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 for Windows for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPod Touch 4G,iPod Touch 3G and iPad few weeks back. If you had trouble jailbreaking your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch using greenpois0n then here are some troubleshooting tips based on inputs from our fantastic readers [...]
            • Bulky Pix is making good on their ambitious plan to release forty iPad and iPhone games in 2011. These new titles will double their current library of games for iOS devices. The Paris and San Francisco-based publisher is responsible for developing about a third of these new releases, while the remaining projects are being developed by outside studios.
              • iDealsChina has posted a photo of what they claim is the front panel of the next generation iPhone – iPhone 5. Based on the photo, the screen seems to be a thinner, larger 4-inch screen with a smaller bezel due to the edge-to-edge screen. iDealsChina reports: China’s 1st iPhone 5 photo has surfaced! From this [...]
                • You might have heard by now that Apple is holding a special event on March 2nd. The graphics on the invitation indicates that Apple will unveil the second generation iPad. Engadget claims that according to their source, Apple will unveil iPad 2 and also give us a preview of the next version of iOS – [...]
                  • Apple is expected to unveil his much awaited second generation iPad at the media event next week. All Things Digital reports that according to the supply chain sources, iPad 2 shipments will start in early April just like the first generation iPad. All Things Digital reports: Not long at all, say supply chain sources, who [...]
                    • Developers of childrens' games for the iPhone say they're taking steps to prevent accidental, costly in-app purchases—an issue that has earned the attention of the Federal Trade Commission.
                    • I can't think of anything really special about this weekend (though GDC is coming up next week), but quite a few app developers have put their apps on sale for some reason. Here are some of the deals in Apple's App Stores this weekend: 148Apps has a list of free apps , including an interesting card game called Shadow Era. Gameloft has put its whole library on sale , more or less, for just 99 cents each. iSlash is completely free over the weekend. The great Lemmings-like Spirits (and its iPad…
                      • Consumer Reports, a popular product review and comparison organization has just reported that Verizon iPhone 4 has a similar reception problem to the GSM iPhone 4, which could cause drop calls in areas with weak signal. Back in July 2010, Consumer Reports had declined to recommend iPhone 4 due to its widely publicized reception problems. [...]
                        • With the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences 83rd Annual Academy Awards (or as we like to call them: The Oscars) airing this Sunday on ABC, iOS-using movie fans may want to enhance their viewing experience with a few Apps for their iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. So, we've put together a little list of some that might help you out, with descriptions from the App developers themselves and some context from us. First off, if you're interested in the fashion and glamour of the Oscars as well as…
                          • It has been speculated that iPad 2 could come with super high resolution 2048*1536 display and a SD card slot that Apple is expected to release at March 2nd’s media event. Engadget reports that super high resolution display and the SD card slot won’t make it to the new iPad. Engadget reports: Notably, that SD [...]
                            • Our buddies at Aol Tech sister site Engadget have heard some details from very reliable sources (Engadget's Joshua Topolsky notes "these sources have been dead right on specific Apple plans and specifications for unannounced products in the past") regarding the second-generation iPad that will be announced on Wednesday, March 2. We've all been expecting that the new iPad will be somewhat thinner and feature at least a front-facing camera for FaceTime , but according to the Engadget…
                              • Looking for ways to save your photos from your Facebook.app directly on your iPhone? Well, we have some good news for you that will definitely make you happy. A new jailbreak app (yet to be released) called FBPhotosave App for jailbroken iPhone and iPod Touch (and iPad 2?) will allow you to save photos from the Facebook.app directly in your camera roll. Once installed, this new Cydia tweak will allow your jailbroken iPhone and iPod Touch to be able to save the Facebook album (in high quality) pictures into…
                                • We all know that the lack of customization features of Apple’s iOS devices pushes users to jailbreak their devices, and this includes customizing the basic functions of the iOS’ camera. Number of iPhone users doesn’t mind the flash of the iPhone’s camera when taking screenshots. However, there are still some users who wanted to disable flash when taking screenshots and we all know that it’s not possible, unless if you are rocking a jailbroken iPhone. A new jailbreak app available in Cydia App…
                                  • Firecore, the dev team reasonable behind the Seas0nPass jailbreak tool for the second-generation AppleTV, released an updated version of Seas0nPass for Mac OS X that incorporates a permanent untethered jailbreak for the AppleTV 2G that runs on iOS 4.1.1 ( or iOS 4.2.1). The Firecore dev team utilizes the Chronic Dev Team’s Greenpois0n kernel based exploit to chive a permanent untethered iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak. Meaning, you don’t need to have a MicroUSB to tethered boot your AppleTV 2G. AppleTV users who…
                                    • It’s amazing when stories can be played! You can change the mysterious events and create your own adventures, and Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries®: Shadow Ranch gamebook by Nancy Drew will help you to choose your own path on the iPad. This interactive story was released to iOS platforms by Her Interactive app developer. It is [...]
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