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Click and hold a Dock icon for App-specific Expose

Feb 4, 2011 - 7 Comments

If you click and hold on any open applications Dock icon, you will launch Expose for just that app and it’s corresponding windows. You can also access this app-specific Expose with the F10 key (Function+F10 on newer Mac models and keyboards), I’ve used this trick for a long time to quickly switch between windows in … Read More

Verizon iPhone Commercial: “Yes, I can hear you now”

Feb 4, 2011 - 4 Comments

There’s a new commercial for the Verizon iPhone that jabs indirectly at AT&T: “It’s beautiful, it’s intelligent, even genius. But does your network, work?” that question is of course answered by the ubiquitous Verizon Guy; “Yes, I can hear you now.” The takeaway from all this Verizon vs AT&T stuff is this: you can make … Read More

How to Jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 Untethered with GreenPois0n 1.0 RC5

Feb 3, 2011 - 78 Comments

The GreenPois0n untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1 has been released and it allows you to jailbreak any iOS 4.2.1 device completely untethered. This will work on the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. How to Jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 Untethered with GreenPois0n 1.0 RC5 Backup your iPhone or iOS device before proceeding. Do not use this jailbreak … Read More

GreenPois0n Untethered Jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1 Download Available

Feb 3, 2011 - 44 Comments

The latest version of Greenpois0n has been released for download, it offers an untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1. The Mac and Windows release come as GreenPois0n 1.0 RC5, with a Linux version due out soon. Download GreenPois0n Untethered Jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1 If the initial download link does not work, be sure to try one … Read More

Xcode 4 GM Released for Developers

Feb 3, 2011 - 6 Comments

Apple has released Xcode 4 GM for those who are enrolled in the Mac and iOS development programs. Xcode 4 is a significant update to the Xcode IDE and includes both iOS SDK 4.2 and Mac OS X SDK 10.6. According to early reports, XCode 4 GM allows developers to submit iOS and Mac apps … Read More

Clear the “Open With” menu in Mac OS X

Feb 3, 2011 - 4 Comments

The more apps you install on your Mac, the more bloated your “Open With” menu gets. Some apps that are completely unrelated to the file type may show up in the “Open With” menu and just serve to clutter your choices. This is annoying, so lets restore the menu to what it should have. How … Read More

Verizon iPhone vs AT&T iPhone Speed Test Results: AT&T 3G is Faster

Feb 3, 2011 - 29 Comments

Wondering how fast data transfer is on the Verizon iPhone 4 versus the AT&T iPhone 4? If you’re concerned about maximum 3G transfer speeds, AT&T may be your network.

iPad 2 seen in the wild at News Corp event

Feb 2, 2011 - 3 Comments

Who needs rumors about the iPad 2 when the real thing is floating around in New York? Reuters is reporting that a prototype iPad with a front facing camera was spotted today at the News Corp launch of The Daily digital newspaper. A Reuters eyewitness saw what appeared to be a working model of the … Read More

Pre-Order a Verizon iPhone 4 from Apple on February 9

Feb 2, 2011 - 2 Comments

If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the Verizon iPhone 4, you’ll be able to pre-order the device from Apple’s Online Store starting on February 9. You can either reserve one online and pick it up at your Apple Store on the next day, or you can have it shipped to your house. … Read More

How to Monitor Bandwidth on a Mac

Feb 2, 2011 - 14 Comments

If you are using metered internet service either through an official Personal Wi-Fi Hotspot service, a jailbroken iPhone WiFi hotspot, or a local cable or telecom monopoly that’s imposing bandwidth caps and limits on your internet access, or any other bandwidth restricted service, you’ll probably want to keep an eye on your bandwidth consumption so … Read More

Send a Call to Voicemail on the iPhone

Feb 2, 2011 - 12 Comments

Want to send that incoming phone call directly to voicemail? Can’t take a call at the moment and would rather deal with it later? Maybe it’s just a number you don’t recognize and you’d rather wait to see if someone leaves a message before determining if it’s worth dealing with. Regardless, it’s really easy to … Read More

Get 13 Free Lonely Planet North American city guides for iPhone

Feb 1, 2011 - 3 Comments

If you travel around North America or have any intention on doing so in the foreseeable future, fire up iTunes and download some free Lonely Planet guides to 13 American and Canadian cities while they last. Each city guide is an individual iPhone app that will work on the iPhone or iPod touch, no cellular … Read More

iPhone Water Damage Policy Updated

Feb 1, 2011 - 8 Comments

Apple has relaxed their water damage policy for the iPod, and this probably includes the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch as well. This is good news for users who have had experience with a device getting slightly moist from something like fog or rain, but there are certainly going to be limits to what Apple … Read More

iOS 4.3 Beta 3 Download Available

Feb 1, 2011 - 4 Comments

Apple has released iOS 4.3 beta 3 to developers via the iOS Dev Center. The build number for the latest iOS beta release is 8F5166b and is available only for iPad, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPod touch 3G and 4G. Download iOS 4.3 Beta 3 You can download the latest beta IPSW files if … Read More

iPhone Market Share: 17.25% of Smartphones, 4.2% of all phones

Feb 1, 2011 - 1 Comment

The iPhone reached a 17.25% market share among smartphones by the fourth quarter of 2010, although this accounts for only 4.2% of overall cell phone market share. Capturing 17% of the smart phone market is a pretty impressive feat, but even more so is the iPhones share of profits, which comes in at a staggering … Read More

Change the Default App a File Opens with on a Mac

Feb 1, 2011 - 11 Comments

Want to change what the default app is that launches when you double-click or otherwise open a file from the OS X Finder? It’s easy to do, and you can change any individual files default application by doing the following from the Mac Finder: Select the file (or file type) that you want to adjust … Read More

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