UPDATE: Attention jailbreakers! Go ahead and jailbreak. Follow our guides here for both Redsnow and Snowbreeze.
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Apple Release iOS 5 Beta 6 for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad
Apple has just released the latest iOS 5 beta, version 6, for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. This release is accompanied by iTunes 10.5 beta 6 as well as Xcode 4.2 preview 6. Apple TV software beta 5 is also out as well as iWork for iOS beta 2.
How To Jailbreak iOS 5 b5 with sn0wbreeze 2.8 b5 on Windows [Guide]
As is the case with every new iOS 5 beta release so far, jailbreak tools such as redsn0w and sn0wbreeze are updated to support it. Keeping in line with this, sn0wbreeze 2.8 b5, the popular custom firmware tool for Windows, has been released which jailbreaks iOS 5 b5 on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. We’ve compiled a really simple and helpful guide to get you started on jailbreaking your iOS 5 b5 device with sn0wbreeze 2.8 b5.
Apple A6 Chip Production Trial Started With TSMC
Since the battle between Apple and Samsung has gone from hot to very hot, there is speculation that Apple has turned to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSMC) to make the next generation processor for Apple iPhones, iPod touches and iPads.
iOS 5 Beta 5: Download, Jailbreak & Activate Without A Developer Account On Your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad
Apple released iOS 5 beta 5 a few days back and many users, including myself, who either have an Apple developer’s account or otherwise have their iOS device UDIDs registered through a relative / friend’s developer account, are already enjoying the latest beta. This is essential since restoring your iOS device to a beta build will not let you through the iTunes activation process, unless your device is registered at the Apple servers as a developer’s “test” device. Luckily, now there’s a workaround for those users who want to try out this latest iOS 5 beta and don’t have a developer account or device UDID registered.
Nintendo Investors To Nintendo: Make Mario Games For iOS
Apple is always talking about the gaming titles available on App Store. In fact, there are over 50,000 games available for the iOS platform. Other companies like Nintendo and Sony reply by saying that titles available on iOS are not as fun and as engaging as games available on their platforms.
Walmart Releases VUDU for iPad, on the Web!
Walmart has optimized it’s VUDU video on demand service for the iPad. And you won’t get it in the App Store, you’ll have to use the web. That’s right, VUDU uses a web app to stream video right to your iPad.
Apple Ditches LG For iPad 2 Displays, In Favor Of Samsung And CMI
Apple and Samsung’s legal battle is getting hotter and hotter, but despite that Apple has selected Samsung to produce the iPad 2 displays together with Chimei Innolux (CMI).
Facebook Messenger App Contains Code for Video Chat
The folks over at 9to5mac have found a little nugget hiding inside of Facebook’s new Messenger app that was released yesterday. It appears that the Facebook application contains code for a video call component. See the screenshots below:
Facebook Releases Messenger App for iPhone, iPod and iPad
As smartphones begin to advance more and more, we rely on them in our daily lives more than ever. Instant communication is a necessity in human interaction, with most of it being digital now a days. So what else could you ask for then a new Facebook messenger application? The application allows you to easily send a quick message to a friend or colleague and let’s them reply using the same app, just as quick.