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The iPhone is a smartphone from Apple that runs the iOS mobile operating system. Between its apps, communication features, the camera, mobile internet access, and other functionalities, the iPhone has quickly become an integral part of many peoples tech lives.

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AirPrint Compatible Printers

Dec 2, 2010 - 7 Comments

AirPrint is the new wireless printing technology that is incorporated into iOS 4.2, and it allows you to print to AirPrint compatible printers directly from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. Apple is working with printer manufacturers to make more printers compatible with the technology, and software updates will likely be issued to support these … Read More

Refurb iPhone Sale: iPhone 3GS for $19, iPhone 4 for $129

Dec 1, 2010 - 10 Comments

Want to buy a cheap iPhone refurb? AT&T is the place to be, there are some great sales on refurbed iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 and each device includes free 2 day shipping. All refurb iPhones require a 2 year contract and a one time $36 activation fee. Refurb iPhone 3GS Sale All iPhones that … Read More

Can I unlock my iPhone?

Dec 1, 2010 - 10 Comments

Whether or not you can unlock your iPhone depends on several things, including what iPhone you have and what version of iOS your phone is running. We have received many questions and comments asking if someone can unlock their particular iPhone and we hope this post will help to answer those enquiries. We will go … Read More

Jailbreak or Unlock?

Nov 30, 2010 - 4 Comments

If you’re new to the world of jailbreaking and unlocking the iPhone, you might be curious what the difference between an unlock and jailbreak is. Jailbreaking and unlocking are two very different things that are commonly confused by people who are new to the concepts, read on to better understand the differences between the two … Read More

Fix a white Cydia icon

Nov 30, 2010 - 21 Comments

A white Cydia icon indicates that Cydia either needs to update or have a tethered boot with the aid of jailbreak software to run. If you have recently used redsn0w to jailbreak your iPhone or iPod touch, you may have rebooted the device to find that the Cydia icon is white (meaning no sources), or … Read More

Jailbreak and unlock iOS 4.2.1 with redsn0w 0.9.6b5

Nov 28, 2010 - 290 Comments

Redsn0w 0.9.6b5 jailbreaks iOS 4.2.1 but also provides the added ability to install baseband firmware that can be unlocked for the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G. For other iOS devices, redsn0w 0.9.6b5 will simply jailbreak the device but some models will be a tethered jailbreak. It’s very important to remember that the 06.15 baseband update … Read More

Redsn0w 0.9.6b5 Download Available

Nov 28, 2010 - 99 Comments

Redsn0w 0.9.6b5 has been released for download for both Mac OS X and Windows, and it allows you to jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 on iPhone. This new version of redsn0w is particularly valuable to those wanting to unlock their iPhone from baseband 05.14 and 05.15 because it prepares the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G for unlocking … Read More

How to unlock iOS 4.2.1 on iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS with ultrasn0w

Nov 28, 2010 - 143 Comments

The ultrasn0w unlock for iOS 4.2.1 has been released and it works to unlock iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G running iOS 4.2.1 on basebands 04.26.08, 05.11.07, 05.12.01, 05.13.04 in addition to 05.14 and 05.15 via updating to 06.15.00 iPad baseband. Using the ultrasn0w unlock isn’t complicated, but it’s a multi-step procedure that carries a few … Read More

Ultrasn0w Unlock for iOS 4.2.1 Download Available

Nov 28, 2010 - 47 Comments

Ultrasn0w has been updated to ultrasn0w 1.2 which works to unlock iOS 4.2.1 running on the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. If you’re an unlocker that is currently stuck at 05.14 or 05.15 you will need to update to 06.15 (the iPad 3.2.2 firmware) to regain the ability to unlock using the newly available PwnageTool … Read More

PwnageTool 4.1.3 Unlock Download Available

Nov 28, 2010 - 23 Comments

PwnageTool 4.1.3 has just been released and includes the ability to unlock iPhone 3G and 3GS with basebands later than 05.13.04 (iPhone 4 is apparently in the works). To do this, you will need to jailbreak using PwnageTool and then download Ultrasn0w for iOS 4.2.1 from Cydia. PwnageTool Unlock Edition works by using the iPad … Read More

TinyUmbrella 4.2.1 download available

Nov 27, 2010 - 8 Comments

The latest version of TinyUmbrella has been released and it’s compatible with iOS 4.2.1. TinyUmbrella lets you save SHSH blobs from compatible hardware, allowing you to upgrade your iOS version while maintaining older versions of baseband. TinyUmbrella is of particular interest to those who want to unlock their iPhone, if you are looking to unlock … Read More

AT&T Black Friday 2010 Sales: iPhone 4 starts at $99

Nov 24, 2010 - 19 Comments

If you’re in the market for an iPhone this Christmas, Black Friday might be the best time to buy. AT&T’s Black Friday Deals on the iPhone start at just $49 for an iPhone 3GS and $99 for an iPhone 4 16GB model, which is a full 50% off the retail price of a new iPhone … Read More

Tethered Jailbreak vs Untethered Jailbreak

Nov 24, 2010 - 94 Comments

Along with the release of the newer iOS updates and new versions of redsn0w, came the return of the so called “tethered jailbreak” which has caused some confusion as to it’s definition. I’ll explain what a tethered jailbreak is versus an untethered jailbreak, and why one is better than the other. If you want the … Read More

Use Wingdings and Emoji to Customize iOS Folder Labels

Nov 24, 2010 - 11 Comments

Bored with how your iPhone and iPad folders are looking? Well you can really stylize things by using wingdings and emoji icons to customize iOS folder labels. This gives each folder a much more interesting appearance, complete with little icons alongside the name. The first thing you’ll want to do is be sure you have … Read More

Fix for “No Content” on iPhone & iPod after iOS 4.2.1 update

Nov 24, 2010 - 142 Comments

Some users are reporting that their song and media library has disappeared after downloading iOS 4.2.1 and installing the update. You’ll know you’re effected because instead of your typical iPod music library loading in the iPod app, you’ll get a message that says “No Content” and telling you to download music from iTunes. Fix the … Read More

How to Jailbreak iPhone iOS 4.2.1 using Redsn0w 0.9.6b4

Nov 23, 2010 - 35 Comments

Redsn0w 0.9.6b4 works to jailbreak iOS 4.2.1, but for many devices it remains a tethered jailbreak. A tethered jailbreak means that you have to connect the iPhone or iPod touch to your computer and run redsn0w every time the device reboots or runs out of battery. Only the iPhone 3G, older iPhone 3GS, and older … Read More

Redsn0w 0.9.6b4 Download Available Now

Nov 23, 2010 - 65 Comments

Redsn0w 0.9.6b4 has been released for download by the iPhone dev team, and it allows you to jailbreak iOS 4.2.1, but there’s a catch; not all hardware get an untethered jailbreak. Redsn0w 0.9.6b4 only supports the following devices for untethered jailbreaks: iPhone 3G, older iPhone 3GS, and older iPod touch 2G models. All other iOS … Read More

How to Use IPSW files

Nov 23, 2010 - 101 Comments
IPSW file

IPSW stands rather simply for iOS Software, and IPSW files are basically just individual firmware downloads for specific iOS devices. These files can be used to update iOS devices manually with the help of iTunes or Finder. If you’ve recently downloaded an iOS IPSW file, you might be curious how to use it to update … Read More

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