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Logitech launches Ultrathin Keyboard for Apple's iPad mini
Logitech, a maker of computer accessories, has announced the launch of a new version of an ultrathin keyboard for Apple's iPad mini.
Apple Began Offering 128 GB iPad In Online Store
Following its announcement last week, today Apple began offering the new 1 on the Apple online store with shipping times for the new model being quoted at 1-3 business days for majority of countries. In the United States, shipping times for 128 GB Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad are currently listed at 3-5 business for all three carriers.
Weather app does not work on jailbroken iPhones
Shortly after evasi0n was released this morning, we started getting reports that the Weather app no longer worked on iPhones. We did check ше out, and sure enough, it wouldn’t even open.
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Step-by-step Tutorial: How to Untether Jailbreak iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch Using Evasi0n (Mac OS X) [iOS 6.0-6.1.2]
UPDATE: Apple released iOS 6.1.3, so you can NOT restore to earlier firmware (both original and custom), unless you have saved your SHSH keys. If you are on iOS 6.0-6.1.2 you can use evasi0n to jailbreak.
This is step-by-step instructions on how to perform untethered jailbreak of iOS 6.0-6.1.2 firmwares using Evasi0n for Mac OS X.
This tutorial works for all devices with iOS 6.1:
- iPhone 3GS
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 4S
- iPhone 5
- iPod Touch 4G
- iPod Touch 5G
- iPad 2
- iPad 3
- iPad 4
- iPad Mini
This tutorial is for Mac OS X users. Windows tutorial is available here.
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Cydia errors - this is normal
Many users experience problems with Cydia. This is normal. Due to the release of untethered jailbreak for iOS 6.1 hundreds thousands of users started to do jailbreak and use Cydia. Cydia servers are having hard time right now.
Here are some of the most common errors we’re seeing:
Step-by-step Tutorial: How to Untether Jailbreak iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch Using Evasi0n (Windows) [iOS 6.0-6.1.2]
UPDATE: Apple released iOS 6.1.3, so you can NOT restore to earlier firmware (both original and custom), unless you have saved your SHSH keys. If you are on iOS 6.0-6.1.2 you can use evasi0n to jailbreak.
This is step-by-step instructions on how to perform untethered jailbreak of iOS 6.0-6.1.2 firmwares using Evasi0n for Windows.
This tutorial works for:
- iPhone 3GS
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 4S
- iPhone 5
- iPod Touch 4G
- iPod Touch 5G
- iPad 2
- iPad 3
- iPad 4
- iPad Mini
This tutorial is for Windows users. Mac OS X tutorial is available here.
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Official untethered jailbreak for iOS 6.1 is released!
Jailbreak is ready. Here are the official download links:
Windows:
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iPhone For The First Time Took Top Spot For Mobile Web Usage
Analytics company StatCounter today the result of the new research on mobile Internet usage in January 2013. Last month iPhone users held the number one position, while Nokia experienced a considerable decline in 2012.
Evasi0n untethered iOS 6.1 jailbreak is 99% ready, to be released in 1 hour
iOS 6.1 jailbreak is 99% ready. It is expected to be released in about 1 hour. Stay tuned.
Evasi0n Jailbreak To Be Released Today, probably at 12pm Noon EST
Yesterday the Evad3rs Team have announced via twitter and on their website that the evasi0n untethered jailbreak is in final testing and preparation and will be released today.
Final count down toward tomorrow's release has begun!
The Evad3rs website indicates that current progress is 96%:
iOS 6 Jailbreak: First Round Testing Completed Successfully
Evad3rs team has recently announced that the first round of testing of the evasi0n untethered jailbreak has been completed successfully.
85%: First major round of testing concluded successfully on Windows and Mac. Come back soon!
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FTC Recommends Mobile Platforms And App Devs Improve Privacy Disclosures
The Federal Trade Commission today a report, where it recommends how key players in the mobile ecosystem can better inform their consumers about how their personal data is being used. In its report, the FTC named several companies, including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google and BlackBerry as well as advertising networks, app developers, app developer trade associations and analytics companies.
4.94-inch iPhone layout Plus show why an enhanced version may make sense
Due to rumors of a much larger "iPhone Math", developer of the Instapaper, Marco Arment conducted research and provided several layouts that show how Apple may reach 5-inch iPhone without breaking existing applications ecosystem.
Apple in talks to include the HBO Go service on Apple TV
Bloomberg reports that Apple is negotiating with HBO to integrate video streaming service to Apple TV. HBO Go is a streaming service that lets HBO subscribers watch HBO content on PCs, tablets, consoles and other platforms.
Apple Has Become The #1 Vendor Of Mobile Phones In U.S. For The First Time
According to a new research from Strategy Analytics, Apple outstripped Samsung for the first time ever to become the number one vendor of mobile phones in U.S. The report notes that Apple sold 17.7 million iPhones during the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to 16.8 million sold by Samsung and 4.7 million sold by LG holding the third place.