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First Jailbreak Solution for iPhone 3GS Released

by Simon Ng on July 4, 2009

You probably think iPhone Dev team finally decides to release the jailbreak solution for iPhone 3GS.

But it’s not…

The first jailbreak solution for iPhone 3GS is released by GeoHot, who is the same guy that developed an unlock solution for the 1st generation iPhone dated back to 2007.

GeoHot named the jailbreak application as Purplera1n, which is now in Beta and available for Windows only (but no Windows 7 support). The developer also mentioned the Mac version will be released shortly.
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How to Show iPhone Battery Meter in Percentage

by Simon Ng on July 4, 2009

Other than those prominent features (e.g. video editing, voice control), iPhone 3GS has come with some minor but nice touches. One of them is the battery percentage switch in Settings that allows you to change the battery life indicator to percentage representation.

I’m sure not all of you are using iPhone 3GS or have any plan for the upgrade. But you probably want to use this precise battery meter to show the battery life on iPhone 2G/3G.

In this post, I’ll walk you through and show how you can change the battery indicator to percentage form. And, don’t worry. This guide is not just designed for iPhone 3GS and it applies to all iPhones (to be exact, jailbroken iPhone).
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Backgrounder Now Supports iPhone 3.0

by Simon Ng on July 3, 2009

For those who are waiting for Backgrounder’s support for iPhone 3.0, this is a good news for you. Backgrounder has released a new version to support iPhone 3.0. You can now use this cydia app on jailbroken iPhone and put application to run in background.

However, don’t expect Backgrounder comes with all features as its predecessor. It’s a preliminary release and provides basic function. All the optional features (e.g. badges) are not available for this release. But hopefully, they will be available soon.
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Facebook for iPhone 3.0 Adds Events, a New Home Screen and More!

July 3, 2009

Facebook is one of my favourite iPhone application. Joe Hewitt, the core developer of Facebook’s iPhone application, has posted a note on Facebook that a new version of the app will soon be released.
As described by Joe, the upcoming Facebook release will add numerous features:
1. The “new” News Feed
2. Like
3. Events (including the ability [...]

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New Features for the Upcoming iPhone 3.1 OS

July 2, 2009

Though Apple does not disclose any details about the iPhone 3.1 beta update, some iPhone developers have downloaded the beta firmware and found out the new features come with this update:
Here are the known features and possibly more to come soon:
For iPhone User:

(For iPhone 3GS only) Now Video Editing gives you the option to trim [...]

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Apple Releases iPhone 3.1 Beta to Developers

July 1, 2009

Today, Apple releases iPhone OS 3.1 Beta to developers:
iPhone SDK 3.1 beta and iPhone OS 3.1 beta are now posted to the iPhone Dev Center. These versions are for development and testing only and should be installed on devices dedicated to iPhone OS 3.1 beta software development. Please read the iPhone OS Pre-Install Advisory and [...]

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How to Enable MMS on iPhone 2G

July 1, 2009

If you have read about the post “Which iPhone 3.0 features are for your iPhone?“, you should know that MMS is not available for iPhone 2G. I love Apple and iPhone but it’s ridiculous that a technologically advanced mobile phone does not come with this common feature that you can easily find on any mobiles [...]

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Integrated with Facebook Connect – Leave Comment with Your Facebook Account

June 30, 2009

I believe most of you have a Facebook account. Now, SimonBlog has integrated with Facebook via Facebook Connect that you can login this blog using your Facebook account and leave comment.
To leave comment, normally you need to fill in your name and email. Now, you’re provided with a new option – Sign in with [...]

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iPhone 3GS Jailbreak: It’s Delayed

June 30, 2009

A couple days ago, I covered that iPhone Dev Team will soon release jailbreak & unlock tools for the new iPhone 3GS. Sorry, here is the bad news:
Today, iPhone Dev Team announces that they’ll postpone the release for iPhone 3GS jailbreak and unlock tool. The jailbreak for iPhone 3GS is confirmed. However, don’t expect it’ll [...]

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Want to buy iPhone 3GS at Apple Retail Store? Remember to Check its Availability First

June 28, 2009

For US customer, Apple has developed an iPhone 3GS availability checker for you. Before you head to Apple Retail Store to purchase your new iPhone 3GS, remember to check its availability.
As mentioned by Apple, the Apple Retail Store likely has your iPhone 3GS in stock. Shipments of iPhone 3GS arrive most days and availability [...]

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iPhone 3GS Unlocking Solution will Soon Be Available

June 27, 2009

I know some of you are waiting an unlock solution for the iPhone 3GS, the latest generation of iPhone. Yesterday, iPhone Dev Team has announced a good news for iPhone 3GS.
If you have kept track of iPhone 3G/3GS unlock, you probably know the jailbreak and unlock solution is only applicable to iPhone 3G. Pretty [...]

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Step by Step Guide for iPhone 3G Unlock using Ultrasn0w

June 27, 2009

The software unlock solution for iPhone 3G – Ultrasn0w was released several days ago. All iPhone 3G got excited about this release as ultrasn0w. Unlike the previous unlock solution “yellowsn0w”, which can only unlock iPhone 3G with baseband 2.28.00, ultrasn0w can unlock any iPhone 3G with the latest baseband 4.26.08.
That means, for those of [...]

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BeejiveIM 3.0 with Push Notification

June 26, 2009

Beejive has released an update for its flagship instant messaging application – BeejiveIM 3.0 for iPhone. If you’re using BeejiveIM for instant messaging on iPhone and has upgraded your iPhone to 3.0 OS, remember to download and update to BeejiveIM 3.0.
The latest version of BeejiveIM has added the push notification support that allows [...]

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Complete Guide: Jailbreak iPhone 3.0 using Redsn0w for iPhone 2G & 3G

June 25, 2009

Sorry for keep you waiting. Finally, I’ve updated the jailbreak guide for iPhone 3.0 using Redsn0w.
For Windows user, you can follow this guide to jailbreak the latest version of iPhone OS and enjoy the new features.
Same as the jailbreak guide for Mac user, please read through the below notes before taking action to jailbreak [...]

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Which iPhone 3.0 Features are for your iPhone?

June 24, 2009

As Apple claimed, iPhone 3.0 OS comes with over a hundred new features for your iPhone. You may have already upgraded to iPhone 3.0 OS and are enjoying all the new features. But there is a catch. Not all iPhones can support all the new features bundled in iPhone 3.0. Apple has published a chart [...]

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Complete Guide: Jailbreak iPhone 3.0 using PwnageTool for iPhone 2G & 3G

June 24, 2009

As you should know, iPhone Dev Team has released the updated version of PwnageTool to cater for iPhone 3.0 jailbreak. Now, it’s time to upgrade to iPhone OS 3.0 to enjoy all the new features. To simplify your jailbreak, I have also updated the jailbreak guide for iPhone 3.0 OS using PwnageTool.
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Ultrasn0w is just Released to Unlock iPhone 3G on iPhone OS 3.0

June 23, 2009

This is a great news for all iPhone 3G users and a Big Thanks to the great team.
iPhone Dev Team has just announced the release of Ultrasn0w to unlock iPhone 3G on firmware 3.0. Yesterday, I’ve mentioned in this post that you should hold off the upgrade to firmware 3.0 for iPhone 3G users. [...]

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Quick Update about iPhone 3.0 Jailbreak

June 23, 2009

Last week is a great week for iPhone – the debut of iPhone 3.0 & iPhone 3G S. And, at the same time it’s a great week for me – taking a short break & celebrating our anniversary with my wife.
Today, I’m back.
Yes, I missed this great iPhone week and failed to keep you [...]

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The Sims 3 for iPhone Review – Part 3

June 21, 2009

So what do I think of the Sims 3 for iPhone after reading the first and second parts of the review? This is a hard question to answer. Before I go any further let me say that you should buy this game so you can make your own decision. I have talked to players who [...]

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The Sims 3 for iPhone Review – Part 2

June 19, 2009

In the first installment, I talked quite a bit about the graphics and sound of Sims 3 for iPhone. Even though these are important areas, there are other topics that you are probably more interested in. For instance, how does the game play stack up to past versions?
Your main goal when playing Sims 3 [...]

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The Sims 3 for iPhone Review – Part 1

June 17, 2009

The Sims 3 was one of the most anticipated games for the Apple iPhone. The wait is over. Fortunately, it is now available for download at App Store [via this direct iTunes link] and ready to be played by anybody who is interested.
The question is: can the Sims 3 live up to all the [...]

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Turn Off the iPhone and Take a Break

June 16, 2009

Back in May, in the graduation ceremony of Carnegie Mellon University, Google CEO, Eric Schmidt was invited to deliver the commencement speech. In his speech, he advised the graduates to stay away from computer (for a while) and even turn off the cellphone, and try to discover all that is human around us:
In a world [...]

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Fun Video: Running iPhone OS on 24-Inch Monitor with Multi-touch Support

June 16, 2009

The lab department of DreamField has hacked the iPhone OS and makes it run on a Mac Pro and 24-inch multi-touch monitor.
As you’ll see from the video, the monitor is tweaked to support multi-touch and both portrait & landscape orientation. You can simply use your finger to flick through the contact list or photos [...]

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Google Improves Gmail with Faster AutoComplete and Brings back iGoogle for iPhone

June 15, 2009

Google continues to improve its mobile service. Earlier, it has added the “Label” feature to its mobile version of Gmail. Recently, it brushes up Gmail mobile to further improve your mobile experience and brings back the revamped mobile version of iGoogle service.
Gmail for Mobile Further Enhanced
The improvement for Gmail Mobile is minor but greatly improve [...]

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iPhone 3G S vs iPhone 3G Feature Comparison

June 14, 2009

Probably, you’re considering to upgrade to iPhone 3G S and haven’t made up your mind. Or you’re planning to abandon your old phone and join us to buy an iPhone.
Should you opt for an iPhone 3G, which is cheaper or the latest iPhone 3GS with more features?
The below feature-by-feature comparison chart between iPhone 3G [...]

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First iPhone 3G S Unboxing Photos Published

June 13, 2009

Though the official release date for iPhone 3G S is on Jun 19, it seems folks at Engadget China has already got their iPhone 3G S and unboxed. They also published a series of unboxing photos and demonstrated the digital compass & voice control applications.
It just looks awesome, even the design is the same [...]

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When Will iPhone 3GS be Available in your Country?

June 12, 2009

For those live in US, you’re so lucky that you can always get the first hand-on experience for any new Apple product. The same goes for the iPhone 3G S. By now, you should know iPhone 3G S will become available on Jun 19. And, to be precise, it will go on sale in US [...]

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MobileMe will Help you Locate the Lost iPhone

June 11, 2009

I forgot to mention this yesterday. In additional to the introduction of iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3.0, Apple also announced an update of MobileMe, which will also be available on Jun 17.
The update comes with a number of interesting features. One that is particularly awesome is the “Find My iPhone” function. It’s not uncommon you [...]

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What’s New in iPhone 3G S

June 10, 2009

With much expectations, Apple finally announced the new iPhone 3G S in WWDC 2009. Yes, it’s here and will be available on Jun 19 in US. For other countries, it will also be available in more than 80 countries in the coming weeks.
So, what’s new in iPhone 3G S?
Speed… Much Faster Processor
You know what the [...]

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