The iPhone jailbreaking process has come a long way since the original iPhone released in 2007. Here is an early “How-To” from Lifehacker. The astute reader will notice that this walk trough required two different programs, one of which was the frighteningly named, “iBrickr”. After a successful jailbreak attempt, the process was refined and a simpler method was released. The process was streamlined until Apple released the next official iOS update at which point the process would start all over again. Every time Apple broke the jailbreak, the development community would find a new way to get around it.
Over the weekend, the easiest jailbreak ever was released for iOS 4. Assuming servers are not overloaded like they have been for a better part of the weekend, you can point your iPhone 4 to jailbreakme.com and follow the onscreen instructions. The process takes less than 5 minutes for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 3G running the most recent version of iOS.
This release comes less than one week after the DMCA was updated to include jailbreaking mobile devices as an exemption. Jailbreakme has been available in the past but was pressured to cease availability in the United States by Apple. Now that there is a super easy way to unlock your iPhone, will you take the plunge?
If you do, just remember to sync with iTunes and back up your device before checking out jailbreakme.com. Keep in mind that it still not sanctioned by Apple and technically jailbreaking your iPhone can void your warranty. The process is easy to reverse by reverting to your back up. There have been some issues reported with MMS and FaceTime. Keep an eye on the developers updates for the latest news on the tool.
Have fun!
Today, as expected, Apple unleashed the iOS 4 for the iPhone 3G and 3GS, as well as the unreleased iPone 4. Also, the iOS 4 will be available for download on the more recent iPod touches. To download the iOS 4 you will need to install iTunes 9.2. This is the only way to get all the new features available with the iOS 4. The brand new features exclusive to the iOS 4 include multitasking, fast app-switching, and local notifications. So iPhone and iPod touch users, head to iTunes and download it now.
[via Engadget]
When Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone 4 at last week’s WWDC, one of the most intriguing features was the new retina display. The new display has been described as “pushing against limits of the human body” and “as clear as most printed magazines.”
According to Apple, the iPhone 4g screen touts a 4x increased pixel density with 326dpi resolution making it so the pixels are not discernible to the naked eye from ten inches away. However, since the Apple keynote there has been plenty of skepticism as to just how sharp the image actually is. Just click on these pictures to see for yourself how crisp the retina display is as compared to the 3g display.
[via Gizmodo]
According to a BGR report Apple has stopped shipments of the iPhone 3G 8GB:
“A move that is sure to surprise few, we suppose. We’ve heard that Apple has stopped shipping iPhone 3G 8GB units to AT&T stores and orders are not being placed for the device. Could this mean we might see the iPhone 3GS drop to $99 and make way for a new model?…”
The iPhone model is still available in the Apple Store and AT&T at a lowered cost of $99. The move appears to be in preparation for a new iPhone model expected to be announced by Apple’s own Steve Jobs at WWDC on June 7th. Could this be the beginning of the end for all iPhone 3Gs?
[via BoyGeniusReport]
From the MacBook Pro 13″ to the iPhone 3g Steve Jobs has been at the forefront of technology with his distinct black turtleneck, belt-less blue jeans and New Balance shoe fashion sense. However, with the new iPad, there may be a new trend that you may see Steve Jobs sporting: the iPad chain. Get your chain and viking helmet ready for spring fashion because Steve Jobs is getting ready for the cat walk [via CNN iReport].
Disclaimer: Maybe this was not how Steve Jobs originally intended for the iPad to be used but, there could be worse:
[image via Wiredcube]
