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Jailbreak iPod Touch 3G 8Gb/32Gb/64Gb

Tanmay — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:11:44 +0000

iPod Touch 3G was launched a couple of months back with improved Processor and Graphics Capabilities (32Gb/64Gb). But along with that, they came with the 3.1 Firmware which prevented Jailbreaking.

A sort of temporary (tethered) Jailbreak is now available for iPod Touch 3G. Jailbreaking an iPod unlocks a lot of possibilities such as Custom Themes, some cool Apps and ahem *cracked games* too.

Blackra1n RC2 now supports Jailbreaking of the iPod Touch 3G 8Gb along with 32 and 64Gb variants.

Follow this guide to Jailbreak your iPod Touch 3G :

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(PC Users)

1. Connect your iPod Touch to the PC and make sure its detected by iTunes.

2. Download Blackra1n from here.

3. Make sure that iTunes is open and your iPod Touch is detected. Now run blackra1n.exe

4. It will say ‘Entering Recovery’ and the image from www.blackra1n.com will appear on your iDevice. Wait for it to reboot automatically.

5. Once the Device Reboots. Open blackra1n Application and Install Cydia.

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(Mac Users)

1. Connect your iPod Touch to the PC and make sure its detected by iTunes.

2. Download Blackra1n from here.

3. Make sure that iTunes is open and your iPod Touch is detected. Now run blackra1n.app

4. It will say ‘Entering Recovery’ and the image from www.blackra1n.com will appear on your iDevice. Wait for it to reboot automatically.

5. Once the Device Reboots. Open blackra1n Application and Install Cydia.

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Note : Remember that this is a Tethered Jailbreak. This means that you will have to re-run Blackra1n.exe everytime your Reboot your iPod Touch. So do not reboot your iPod Touch when you don’t have any PC/Mac near you.

An untethered jailbreak will take time according to various sources, so don’t keep your hopes up that soon a permanent Jailbreak will come. For time being use this Tethered Jailbreak.

iPhone App to Start your Car

Tanmay — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:16:09 +0000

There’s really no limit to what developers can come up with these days for the iPhone. Just when you though that there’s an App for every possible category and task, comes this App which doesn’t fail to amaze you!

Viper SmartStart from Directed Electronics is an iPhone-compatible remote starter capable of warming up or cooling down a car.

SmartStart can be used to remotely lock or unlock the doors, pop the trunk or even sound the car alarm !

“Our customers have consistently told us that the two most important features in a remote starter are range and user interface,” Directed Electronics president Kevin Duffy said in a statement. “We developed the Viper SmartStart in response. Range is virtually unlimited, and iPhone owners can use the elegant touch-screen interface they already carry in their pocket.”

The SmartStart can be installed to your car for $499 or made compatible with an existing started for $299.

Visit their Official Site Click Here

Apple to activate hidden FM Radio in iPhone and iPod Touch

Tanmay — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:29:36 +0000

The iPhone and iPod Touch have most of the features any Music device should have. But many people missed an FM Radio. Well there seems to be some good news for FM lovers.

Apple was always reluctant to include a FM Radio in their iPod lineup but with the inclusion of FM Radio in their latest iPod Nanos opened up hopes for inclusion of FM in other Apple devices too.

The current iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch 3G have a FM Receiver Module, just that theres no software to make use of it.

Apparently Apple is waiting for the integration of Apple Music Store and FM App so that users can buy the Song which they like while listening to FM.

This is not the first time that Apple has decided to keep a feature locked, Apple had previously kept some features hidden initially like the iPod 2Gs Bluetooth. It was 10 months later that Apple decided to make use of the Bluetooth feature.

As to how long will it take for the Official Radio.app to launch is best known by Apple itself. We all can just cross our fingers and wait for the Best!

iPod Touch & Nano Gets Cameras

Tanmay — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:02:48 +0000

Information regarding Apple’s next major product revamp seems to have been leaked quite few months back, but now, its been almost confirmed by the Chinese Case Manufacturers. Apple always uses the element of surprise to boost its stock prices and create curiousity among Apple lovers by keeping the product a closely guarded secret till the end.

The Chinese Case Manufacturers have confirmed Images and Features of the upcoming iPod Nano and iPod Touch, which is supposedly to get Camera treatment.

Check out the Images below : (Courtesy cultofmac.com)

The iPod Nano gets a camera on the back and a larger, widescreen display.

The iPod Touch also gets a camera on the back.

Unlike the iPhone, the Touch’s camera is located in the center of the device. It is not offset to one side.

Chinese case manufacturers are making samples of dozens of cases for the new camera-equipped iPods.

Another transparent case for the Nano from a different manufacturer.

Soft silicon cases for the new iPod nano.

Soft silicon cases for the new iPod Touch.

A mockup of the new iPod Nano shows off a case design made from a new Japanese material that’s tough like plastic but soft to the touch like silicon. The image is taken from a PowerPoint sales brochure sent to a U.S. distributor.

Yeah, this is supposed to be the new iPod touch, even though the mockup incorrectly shows iPhone icons. Taken from the same sales brochure.

Another iPod Touch mockup from the sales brochure.

A slightly squished mockup of the new iPod Touch taken from a PowerPoint sales brochure sent to a U.S. distributor.

Another mockup of the new iPod Nano showing a unique case design.

And below are several more cases from a handful of different companies:

iPod Nano 5G Images Leaked

Tanmay — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:34:43 +0000

Apple’s WWDC event is just a few days away now. Apple is said to be announcing its next iteration of iPhone, iPods and OSX. So it’s quite a major and much awaited event for everyone.

Apple is well known for keeping its forecoming products a tightly wrapped secret until the last moment. But somehow people manage to leak out bits of information about its future products just days before its announcement.

Apple’s also said to be launching a new iPod Nano (5th Gen) which was rumored to include a Digital Camera.

From the leaked image above, you can clearly see a Digital Camera at the back. The specification of the camera are still unknown. The screen features a widened 1.5:1 aspect ratio. Resolution will most probably be the same as previous Nano models.

The Click Wheel is still retained and thus there’s no possibility of this being a Touch based device.

Note : This is to be taken as a Rumor only. There’s no credible source to prove this news.

[via - ilounge]

Jailbreak iPhone/iTouch 2.1 Windows : Quickpwn

Tanmay — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:50:28 +0000

Its quite a while now that iPhone/iTouch 2.1 Firmware has been launched. A Jailbreak solution was released for the Mac Users. Windows users still had no easy option.

Well that is until now, the Dev Team has made available the latest version of QuickPwn for Windows, Quickpwn 2.1.

Quickpwn supports the following :

Unlocking and Jailbreaking of iPhone 2G
Jailbreaking of iPhone 3G
Jailbreaking of iPod Touch v1
Does NOT support Unlocking of iPhone 3G
Does NOT support Jailbreaking of iPod Touch v2

Download Quickpwn 2.1 from any of the following links :

Official Torrent: thepiratebay.org

FTP Links:

Microsoft .NET Framework (for XP) : softonic.com

Quickpwn is very easy to use. Just follow the simple onscreen instructions. If you face any problems just leave a comment and I’ll surely help you out.

Firmware 2.1 Wipes Data after 10 Incorrect Password Inputs

Tanmay — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:00:04 +0000

A major security Flaw in the iPhone was discovered a few weeks ago. This flaw bypassed the Lock and allowed access to Users private data. A workaround to fix that was posted here.

Apple has hence beefed up the Security in the new 2.1 Firmware and now provides a more secure option which Wipes all your Data if Incorrect Password is given 10 times in a row.

Check the ScreenShot below :

This option is currently available in the iPod 2.1 Firmware and I’m sure that it will be available in the iPhone 2.1 Firmware too.

iPod Touch v2 and iPod Nano 4G Box Shots

Tanmay — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:42:42 +0000

Along with the launch of the new iPods, Apple has also revamped its boxing and packaging style and now offers the iPods in a transparent plastic brick. This new minimalistic design does look pretty neat.

Check out some pics below : (Courtesy : EnGadget)

iPod Touch v2 :

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iPod Nano 4th Generation :

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Checkout more Unboxing Shots by EnGadget :

iPod Touch v2 Guided Tour and Ad (Video)

Tanmay — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:13:29 +0000

Apple has released a new Video to coincide with the Launch of its new iPod Touch. Apple has concentrated more on the Portable Gaming factor of the iPod. The “Funny” factor is specially highlighted as Apple calls it the Funniest iPod Ever.

The AD hence showcases a lot of games which include Moto Racer, Monkey Ball, Tap Tap Evolution among a few other top games. Check out the Video Below :

iPod Touch v2 and iPod Nano 4G Released

Tanmay — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:15:52 +0000

Apple’s Lets Rock Event took place yesterday and as Kevin Rose had suggested the New iPod Nano 4G and iPod Touch v2 were launched along with iTunes 8 and Firmware 2.1 Announcement.

iPod Touch v2 :

New Changes that iPod Touch v2 brings :

Slimmer, Lighter and iPhone 3G like ergonomic Curved Back.
Hardware Volume Control Keys at the Side
Built-in Speakers
Full Nike+ integration
Firmware 2.1.1 Brings Genius Automatic Playlist Generator

iPod Nano 4G :

New Changes that iPod Nano 4G brings :

New Oval Shape with a Curved Screen
Available in 9 New Vibrant Colors but No White
Built-in Accelerometer
Improved User Interface
CoverFlow Mode available
Nike+ Integration
Shake to Shuffle Feature
On-the-fly Genius Playlist creation

Check out the User Interface in this iPod Nano 4th Gen Guided Tour by Apple :

Read the Detailed Reviews of both these Devices :