Jailbreaking your iPhone is a legal and incredibly useful way to customize your iPhone, alter its functionality, and download apps Apple hasn't approved for sale in the App Store.
The iPhone Dev Team as well as legions of other hackers around the world have made it very easy to jailbreak using tools like PwnageTool, Sn0wbreeze, and Redsn0w.
Cydia, the jailbreak app store, is super easy to use and enables you to download just about anything with a few taps.
I jailbroke my iPhone almost a year ago, and I've never looked back. Except during the times my phone crashed for no reason, and the times that I've had to soft-reset (which is like performing a battery-pull on a Blackberry).
And let's not forget the times my phone has randomly ran a re-spring (like force-quitting Finder on a Mac) and booted back up in "Safe Mode." What is this, Windows?
While I still prefer my jailbroken iPhone, here are the sometimes-frequent annoyances that make me miss using it the way Apple intended.
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/reasons-not-to-jailbreak-iphone-2011-5#ixzz1LLUnYz2B
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
White iPhone 5 guessing swarms post-4 as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile swarm
The white iPhone 4 release had opened a new round of guessing regarding the iPhone 5, and the first question is an obvious one: will the iPhone 5 also come in white? Then there’s the issue of when the iPhone 5 will see a release date and, oh by the way, which carriers it’ll surface on. Verizon is now on board, and T-Mobile is part of AT&T. Welcome to the new post-iPhone-4 landscape (the iPhone 4 era isn’t over but we’ve seen the final new iPhone 4 model released) in which we can no longer count on the iPhone being an AT&T-only product, arriving in the summer, or coming in color tandems. Here’s a look at the three burning issues buzzing around the iPhone 5 as we head into the final months of the iPhone 4 era.
White iPhone 5: So much for the notion that Apple’s tweet about the “white iPhone” in the springtime was going to be a white iPhone 5. Now that we know Apple was referring to a white iPhone 4, it raises the issue of whether the iPhone 5 will retain the traditional black and white tinted options or whether it’ll move on to bare metal or some other motif.
iPhone 5 release date: Unless a June iPhone 5 launch on the heels of a nearly May white iPhone 4 launch sound plausible to you, cross WWDC off the list of possible iPhone 5 launch arenas and look for something at the end of summer or beginning of fall 2011.
iPhone 5 carrier buzz: Count on AT&T (on board since 2007) and Verizon (on board since five minutes ago) to have the iPhone 5 from day one. Count on T-Mobile, assuming its merger with AT&T goes through, to have the iPhone eventually. Whether that’ll happen in time for the iPhone 5 launch is another story, but we expect it’ll happen sometime in the iPhone 5 era. And we’d be shocked if rival Sprint doesn’t have the iPhone by the iPhone 6 launch at the latest. Here’s more on the white iPhone 4 and iPhone 5.
White iPhone 5: So much for the notion that Apple’s tweet about the “white iPhone” in the springtime was going to be a white iPhone 5. Now that we know Apple was referring to a white iPhone 4, it raises the issue of whether the iPhone 5 will retain the traditional black and white tinted options or whether it’ll move on to bare metal or some other motif.
iPhone 5 release date: Unless a June iPhone 5 launch on the heels of a nearly May white iPhone 4 launch sound plausible to you, cross WWDC off the list of possible iPhone 5 launch arenas and look for something at the end of summer or beginning of fall 2011.
iPhone 5 carrier buzz: Count on AT&T (on board since 2007) and Verizon (on board since five minutes ago) to have the iPhone 5 from day one. Count on T-Mobile, assuming its merger with AT&T goes through, to have the iPhone eventually. Whether that’ll happen in time for the iPhone 5 launch is another story, but we expect it’ll happen sometime in the iPhone 5 era. And we’d be shocked if rival Sprint doesn’t have the iPhone by the iPhone 6 launch at the latest. Here’s more on the white iPhone 4 and iPhone 5.
LG working on MeeGo Linux tablets, phones, and more?
LG is holding a session at the MeeGo Conference next month where the company will show off devices running MeeGo, including tablets, phones, and in-vehicle entertainment systems. It’s not clear at the moment if this means that LG will definitely be bringing these devices to market, but it at least shows that the company is putting some of its research dollars into MeeGo.
MeeGo is an open source Linux-based operating system designed for mobile devices including netbooks, tablets, smartphones, and in-car systems.
Nokia and Intel were the primary backers of the project initially, but with Nokia throwing its weight behind Windows Phone 7, it’s starting to look like LG might be the first big name electronics company to produce a MeeGo phone… or at least to show one off at a trade show.
MeeGo is an open source Linux-based operating system designed for mobile devices including netbooks, tablets, smartphones, and in-car systems.
Nokia and Intel were the primary backers of the project initially, but with Nokia throwing its weight behind Windows Phone 7, it’s starting to look like LG might be the first big name electronics company to produce a MeeGo phone… or at least to show one off at a trade show.
MeeGo 1.2 Developer Edition Heading to Nokia N900 in June
At a recent MeeGo Summit held by Nokia in Tampere, Finland the company announced that the Developer Edition of MeeGo 1.2 will be available for Nokia N900 users. The full functional version would be released sometime in the end of June, and the objective behind it would be to increase the number of MeeGo users.
As you can see, Nokia has already got voice calling, Fennec browser and the camera full working on MeeGo 1.2 Developer Edition for Nokia N900. Apparently, the project is carried out by 20+ Nokia funded full time developers and another 10+ volunteer developers. This however, is developer build and it is not meant for end users.
You can find more information on the same here, and stay in touch as we will keep you updated.
As you can see, Nokia has already got voice calling, Fennec browser and the camera full working on MeeGo 1.2 Developer Edition for Nokia N900. Apparently, the project is carried out by 20+ Nokia funded full time developers and another 10+ volunteer developers. This however, is developer build and it is not meant for end users.
You can find more information on the same here, and stay in touch as we will keep you updated.
Acer Prepping 7-Inch Android Tablet, Weighing Meego Tablet
Acer isn’t content to be a global leader in notebooks and netbooks. The Taiwan-based PC giant, which recently replaced its Chief Executive in a dispute over its mobile device strategy, also wants to be a leader in tablets. To gain a foothold in this fast-moving market, Acer is preparing a number of new tablets for release, including a small, 7-inch Google Android device and Gateway-branded tablets, Forbes has learned. Acer is also seriously considering releasing a tablet based on the open-source mobile operating system Meego, according to two Acer product managers.
The plans, taken together, add up to a wide-ranging tablet strategy. Acer has just come off the launch of its business-focused, Microsoft Windows-based W500 tablet and its consumer-centric, Android-based A500 tablet, both of which sport 10.1-inch displays. In late March, Acer also announced that AT&T would sell a 4G version of the A500. That 4G tablet – Acer’s first to win the backing of a U.S. carrier – will launch in June, says Acer spokeswoman Lisa Emard.
Also likely to arrive in June: Acer’s first 7-inch tablet. The Android device shares many of the same specifications as the larger A500, including a Tegra 2 processor from NVIDIA and the tablet-optimized 3.0 (Honeycomb) version of Android. The smaller size means people will use it more on-the-go – as entertainment for their children, for mobile games or for calendar and personal information management, like a digital Filofax, says Eric Ackerson, an Acer senior product marketing and brand manager. In comparison, Acer believes the 1.7-lb., 10-inch A500 will be most frequently used at home.
Like the A500, Acer’s 7-inch Android tablet will debut initially as a Wi-Fi-only device and probably be followed by a 3G/4G variant. Pricing has yet to be determined but will be less than that of the larger tablets ($449 for the A500, $549 for the W500).
Acer is also evaluating other operating systems for future tablets, says Ackerson. One strong candidate is Meego, a Linux-based project first announced by Intel and Nokia in Feb. 2010. Acer’s support would bolster Meego, which has struggled in recent months following Nokia’s embrace of Microsoft’s Windows Phone mobile operating system. Though Intel continues to invest in Meego and LG appears to be a recent convert, Nokia has made clear that Windows Phone, not Meego, is its smartphone strategy going forward.
Adding to its tablet offerings, Acer is also planning a series of tablets that would carry its Gateway brand. Acer acquired the California-based computer company in 2007 and continues to sell products under the Gateway name, particularly at big box stores like Best Buy. The Gateway tablets will have a distinct look, as well as some special software and variations in features, says Ackerson. They are expected to be ready later this year.
Hardware upgrades are in the works, too. Ackerson says Acer is working on tablets that will have 32 gigabytes of storage, which is double the amount in Acer’s current Android tablets. The company is also planning Android tablets that will incorporate faster, more efficient quad-core processors from NVIDIA, says Ackerson. Acer’s existing Android tablets utilize dual-core processors from NVIDIA.
Though NVIDIA and Acer enjoy a particularly close working relationship, Ackerson hints that Acer may collaborate with Qualcomm on future tablets. “NVIDIA is not [Acer’s] only [chip] partner,” says Ackerson. “We won’t limit ourselves to their silicon.” Acer Product Manager John Karabian notes that Acer has used Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips in some of its cellphones, which are available outside the U.S.
The plans, taken together, add up to a wide-ranging tablet strategy. Acer has just come off the launch of its business-focused, Microsoft Windows-based W500 tablet and its consumer-centric, Android-based A500 tablet, both of which sport 10.1-inch displays. In late March, Acer also announced that AT&T would sell a 4G version of the A500. That 4G tablet – Acer’s first to win the backing of a U.S. carrier – will launch in June, says Acer spokeswoman Lisa Emard.
Also likely to arrive in June: Acer’s first 7-inch tablet. The Android device shares many of the same specifications as the larger A500, including a Tegra 2 processor from NVIDIA and the tablet-optimized 3.0 (Honeycomb) version of Android. The smaller size means people will use it more on-the-go – as entertainment for their children, for mobile games or for calendar and personal information management, like a digital Filofax, says Eric Ackerson, an Acer senior product marketing and brand manager. In comparison, Acer believes the 1.7-lb., 10-inch A500 will be most frequently used at home.
Like the A500, Acer’s 7-inch Android tablet will debut initially as a Wi-Fi-only device and probably be followed by a 3G/4G variant. Pricing has yet to be determined but will be less than that of the larger tablets ($449 for the A500, $549 for the W500).
Acer is also evaluating other operating systems for future tablets, says Ackerson. One strong candidate is Meego, a Linux-based project first announced by Intel and Nokia in Feb. 2010. Acer’s support would bolster Meego, which has struggled in recent months following Nokia’s embrace of Microsoft’s Windows Phone mobile operating system. Though Intel continues to invest in Meego and LG appears to be a recent convert, Nokia has made clear that Windows Phone, not Meego, is its smartphone strategy going forward.
Adding to its tablet offerings, Acer is also planning a series of tablets that would carry its Gateway brand. Acer acquired the California-based computer company in 2007 and continues to sell products under the Gateway name, particularly at big box stores like Best Buy. The Gateway tablets will have a distinct look, as well as some special software and variations in features, says Ackerson. They are expected to be ready later this year.
Hardware upgrades are in the works, too. Ackerson says Acer is working on tablets that will have 32 gigabytes of storage, which is double the amount in Acer’s current Android tablets. The company is also planning Android tablets that will incorporate faster, more efficient quad-core processors from NVIDIA, says Ackerson. Acer’s existing Android tablets utilize dual-core processors from NVIDIA.
Though NVIDIA and Acer enjoy a particularly close working relationship, Ackerson hints that Acer may collaborate with Qualcomm on future tablets. “NVIDIA is not [Acer’s] only [chip] partner,” says Ackerson. “We won’t limit ourselves to their silicon.” Acer Product Manager John Karabian notes that Acer has used Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips in some of its cellphones, which are available outside the U.S.
MeeGo 1.2 Developer Edition Heading to Nokia N900 in June
At a recent MeeGo Summit held by Nokia in Tampere, Finland the company announced that the Developer Edition of MeeGo 1.2 will be available for Nokia N900 users. The full functional version would be released sometime in the end of June, and the objective behind it would be to increase the number of MeeGo users.
As you can see, Nokia has already got voice calling, Fennec browser and the camera full working on MeeGo 1.2 Developer Edition for Nokia N900. Apparently, the project is carried out by 20+ Nokia funded full time developers and another 10+ volunteer developers. This however, is developer build and it is not meant for end users.
You can find more information on the same here, and stay in touch as we will keep you updated.
As you can see, Nokia has already got voice calling, Fennec browser and the camera full working on MeeGo 1.2 Developer Edition for Nokia N900. Apparently, the project is carried out by 20+ Nokia funded full time developers and another 10+ volunteer developers. This however, is developer build and it is not meant for end users.
You can find more information on the same here, and stay in touch as we will keep you updated.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Analyst - BlackBerry winning from Nokia / Windows Phone 7 partnership
The biggest winner from last week’s news that Nokia is beginning a two-year transition to adopt Microsoft Windows Phone 7 as its primary smartphone platform could actually be…Research In Motion (RIM, maker of the BlackBerry).
Certainly, that’s the way Citigroup analyst Jim Suva sees it.
This morning, he raised his rating on the BlackBerry maker’s shares to Buy from Sell, setting an US$80 (58.81 euros) price target on the stock.
He notes that Nokia’s move will create “a multi-quarter gap in Nokia products and carrier promotion support.”
Suva writes in a research note the he met with a number of international carriers at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona this week “who commented on their forthcoming shift to promote other handset OEMs” – to the benefit of Apple iPhone, Google Android and RIM BlackBerry phones – “until Nokia’s product strategy is more realizable.”
That could mean a big opening, given that Nokia has 35% of the global handset market.
For the February 2012 fiscal year, Suva boosts his EPS forecast to US$6.74 (4.95 euros) a share, from US$5.62 (4.13 euros); for FY 2013, he goes to US$6.81 (5.01 euros), from US$4.03 (2.96 euros).
Certainly, that’s the way Citigroup analyst Jim Suva sees it.
This morning, he raised his rating on the BlackBerry maker’s shares to Buy from Sell, setting an US$80 (58.81 euros) price target on the stock.
He notes that Nokia’s move will create “a multi-quarter gap in Nokia products and carrier promotion support.”
Suva writes in a research note the he met with a number of international carriers at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona this week “who commented on their forthcoming shift to promote other handset OEMs” – to the benefit of Apple iPhone, Google Android and RIM BlackBerry phones – “until Nokia’s product strategy is more realizable.”
That could mean a big opening, given that Nokia has 35% of the global handset market.
For the February 2012 fiscal year, Suva boosts his EPS forecast to US$6.74 (4.95 euros) a share, from US$5.62 (4.13 euros); for FY 2013, he goes to US$6.81 (5.01 euros), from US$4.03 (2.96 euros).
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