Apple Launches ‘Back to School’ Free iPod Touch Promotion
If you are a student, this is a great time to buy a Mac. Apple just started its annual “Back to School” promotion. The promotion offers a free iPod touch with the purchase of a Mac. From…
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Download the Official iPhone OS 4.0 Wallpapers
There were some new wallpapers included in iPhone OS 4.0 beta 4, and now they are available for download. These 25 iPhone wallpapers can be used on jailbroken iPhones running OS 3.x if you…
Custom Dictionary Additions Discovered in iPhone OS 4.0 Beta 4
On iPhone OS 4.0 beta 4, within the Keyboard section of the Settings menu, Apple has added an option called “Edit User Dictionary.” This is a feature I’ve been wanting for a long time, the…
MacBook Update Now Official, Includes 10-Hour Battery
As predicted last week, the MacBook has been refreshed with a faster processor, 10-hour battery and improved video card. Here are the full specs. 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2GB DDR3 memory…
The Next MobileMe Mail Now in Beta
Apple has announced that they are introducing a beta of an all new MobileMe Mail web application. Anyone interested in participating can sign up at me.com. Press Release: Today we’re…
Another iPhone HD/4G Found, New Details
A Vietnamese forum, Taoviet.vn, has posted photos of what appears to be the next iPhone. The phone is almost identical to the one obtained by Gizmodo last month. One notable difference is…
RUMOR: Verizon is Making Ads for iPhone HD/4G
It has been confirmed that Apple signed a five year exclusivity deal with AT&T, to expire in 2012. But rumors have been going around that the contract may not be valid anymore. Now,…
How to Access iPad and iPhone Files From the Finder
MacStories has a great tutorial on how to access your jailbroken iPad or iPhone files from the Finder on your Mac. You just install something from Cydia called Netatalk, a free and open…
Control Your Jailbroken iPad with a Bluetooth Mouse (Video)
With BTstack Mouse, you can control your jailbroken iPad with any bluetooth mouse. Although I love using the touchscreen, it’s nice to have the ability to use a mouse while using the iPad…
iPad Running SNES Emulator Controlled with Wiimote (Video)
If you haven’t jailbroken your iPad yet, here’s a great reason why you should. Super Nintendo emulation is now available! Just download the latest version of snes4iPhone through Cydia…
The iPad Jailbreak App Compatibility List
An iPad compatibility list has been created for Cydia apps. It’s a Google spreadsheet and anyone can contribute to it. Check it out…
iPhone SDK Reveals 720p HD Video Recording Preset
iPhone OS 4.0 SDK beta 3 reveals two presets for video recording resolution, the current 640×480 and a 1280×720 (720p). AVCaptureSessionPreset640×480 AVCaptureSessionPreset1280×720 This…
Spirit Jailbreak Tool for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch Released
A jailbreak tool by the name of Spirit has been released for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch running the latest firmware. Update: I’ve jailbroken my iPad and the process was very simple and…
Use Your iPhone’s 3G With Your iPad and MacBook (Updated)
Apple’s 3G iPad went on sale this Friday, April 30, but for those of you who already have an iPhone, my suggestion is to get the Wi-Fi only model instead. You already pay $30 for unlimited…
The Mac Daddy: The iPad has Revolutionized Portable Computing
After spending much time with the iPad, I’ve realized that it’s becoming a part of me. I already don’t know how I lived without it. I am convinced now that devices like this are the future…
RUMOR: MacBook Pro Update Coming Very Soon, Maybe This Week
The above screenshot shows part numbers that Microcenter has received for new Mac systems. Sources are saying that these part numbers are real and that we should expect new 15″ and 17″…
How to Install an iPad in Your Car Dashboard (Video)
Check out this video of Doug Bernards, aka The Sound Man, installing an iPad in a Toyota Tacoma. I wish I had the patients to do something like this in my car, but it would probably end up…
Hulu Keeping Close Watch on HTML5, Says It’s Not Ready Yet
Hulu responded to our inquiry on offering video support in HTML5. Thanks for writing. We’re keeping a close watch on video support in HTML5. While as developers we are always excited about…