How to install iOS 5 Beta 2 On iPhone 4 and 3GS Without having Developer Account

Yesterday, Apple pushed out iOS 5 beta 2 for developers. Only developers registered in the Apple developing program could get iOS 5 beta 2 on their idevices. If you are non-deveoper just like me, you might ask how do I get iOS 5 beta on my iPhone without having developer account? Follow the steps below to activate iOS 5 Beta 2 on your iPhone 4 or 3GS without having developer account. Please note that this method will only work on iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4

• Press the Home button on Activation Screen.
• Tap �Emergency Call�.
• Dial 112 (or your local emergency call number) and press the Call button.
• Now, press Home button.
• Then tap �Touch to return to call�
• Press Home button. You should now be seeing the Home screen.
• Open �Phone� app and End Call.

Here's the video guide uploaded by Ali Yousaf on YouTube. Thanks to him.

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Skype coming to iPad soon with Video Chat Confirmed

After a leaked video revealed an upcoming Skype iPad app with video chat, an executive for the company has confirmed the software is indeed coming soon and will take advantage of the cameras on the iPad 2. Skype hasn't officially announced the release date of the app yet but the video of the app has been leaked on YouTube that shows Skype running on iPad:

TAUW had an interview with Skype VP of customer and Product Design Rick Osterloh which confirms that Skype for iPAd is under developement. Osterloh said:

The iPhone version of Skype burst out of the gate quickly, with a big launch and "a userbase that doubled in just a month's time." And he said the iPad version should "have a similar success," especially since it's basically the same in functionality: chatting, audio and video calling, and all of the other standard actions you can expect from Skype.

We'll let you know as soon as we see the app hits the App Store. Seems like its not far away.

Download iOS 5 beta 2 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Apple has just released iOS 5 beta 2 for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 4G, iPod Touch 3G, iPad 1, iPad 2 and Apple TV 2G with several bug fixes, some enhancements and improved battery life on all iDevices. iOS 5 beta 2 is only available for developers, that means only registered developers can download iOS 5 beta 2 for all iOS device from iOS Dev Center.

Changes in iOS 5 beta 2 include:

• You can now sync your device via WiFi

• New UI for Notification Center in the lock screen

• Photo effects

• Restriction for sending large MMS messages

• iMessage beta 1 users will not be able to communicate with iMessage beta 2 users.

 Download iOS 5 beta 2 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

A Chinese Girl Offers Her Virginity for An iPhone 4

We all know that Apple products are lovable, cool, stylish, modish and everyone wants to have those shiny beautiful products. But on the other hand they are expansive as well. According to reports, People in China are doing some crazy acts to get Apple products. Some weeks ago, we came to know that a Chinese Boy sold out his kidney for $3400 to get an iPad 2. And today a shocking news has hit the web that a Chinese girl is offering her virginity for an iPhone 4. 

Biznewschina reported that a female jiulinghou, referring to those born during the 90�s, tweeted on Weibo (Chinese version of Twitter) that it is her �dream to own a iPhone4 but her father won�t let her get one.� She then decided to sleep with someone in exchange for the mobile device.

The girl has posted a picture of herself along with other basic personal information saying she is willing to �sell� her virginity to anyone that buys her a iPhone 4.� Some people are cursing her for this act and some are thinking that someone is using here account and playing a prank. So what do you think? iPhone 4 or her virginity? 

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iPhone 5 to have dual LED display?

According to the report from Digitimes, next generation iPhone i,e iPhone 5, will feature a dual LED display. Dual LED display would allow better image quality with more brighter and sharp images. Below is the comparison image between single and dual LED display with Nokia phones by Zomgitscj.

Single LED [left] - Dual LED [Right]

Recent market rumors have indicated that Apple's iPhone 5 is likely to come with a dual-LED flash with Taiwan-based LED packaging firms Everlight Electronics, Edison Opto and Lite-On Technology being pinpointed as potential suppliers. All related companies have denied they are involved in the production of dual-LED flashes.

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Turn your iPad 2 into Notebook with ClamCase

Have you ever wished your iPad 2 was more likely a notebook? Well, if you did, your wish has come true as ClamCase(for $149) will turn your iPad 2 into a Notebook. The ClamCase is a clever little product which basically makes an iPad 2 look and feel a bit more like a netbook by acting as a stand, case, and Bluetooth keyboard accessory.

This product was previously available for first generation iPad for $150 and now it has finally arrived for iPad 2. This is the perfect way to add a keyboard and hinge to your iPad 2! 

As the keyboard is concerned, the ClamCase for iPad 2 features wireless connectivity via Bluetoothwith Easy Sync, a proprietary standard that connects the keyboard automatically once you wake up the iPad. The battery is said to last up to 100 days in standby, but no figures are given for the number of typing hours you�ll be able to pull off without having to recharge it. you can buy this at ClamCase official website.

Apple Releases New iPad 2 Advertisement �Now�

Apple has released new iPad 2 advertisement that is titled as 'Now'. This ad demonstrates that iPad is now changing the way people do everything, from watching a newspaper to looking at the stars.

The ad says:

Now, we can watch a newspaper..listen to a magazine... curl up with a movie.. and see a phone call. Now we can take a classroom anywhere.. hold an entire bookstore and touch the stars because now, there�s this.

Here's the New iPad 2 Advertisement �Now�, taken from the Apple's official YouTube channel.

JOYSTICK-IT brings a physical joystick for your iPad

JOYSTICK-IT is a new physical joystick for your iPad by which you can easily play your touch screen games on your iPad or Android based tablets. The JOYSTICK-IT is invented and designed by ThinkGeek which is made up of solid milled-aluminum and laser etched crosshair design on top of stick with thumb traction.

All you need to do is load your game of choice and place the JOYSTICK-IT over the virtual joystick and it will stick to the glass. You can then use it in place of the on-screen joystick and hopefully rack up some new high scores and achievements.

You can buy this gadget at ThinkGeek for $24.99. If you plan to buy twin pack, you can get it at $39.99. Below is the video that will show you how JOYSTICK-IT works. 

iPad for $1.2 Million - World's most expensive iPad with 300 carat diamonds

Camael Diamonds has again come up with an amazing lavishness product that is a diamond encrusted iPad. It costs �750,000 ($1.2 million) which is most expensive iPad in the world and is ornamented with 1kg 18 carat gold and 300 carat flawless diamonds. The home button and backside features black diamonds.

The collection also features customized iPhones, Blackberrys, iPods, car key fobs as well as iPads, which is the most exquisite of the lot. Also, each product is independently inspected and certified by a leading accredited jeweler.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and iPad 2 Comparison Video

So you are thinking to buy new Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1? Why you should be buying? Why not iPad 2? Well, PhoneArena.com has posted a full in-depth video at YouTube that compares  Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the Apple's iPad 2. If you going to buy a tablet, this video will be helpful for you.

Check out the comparison Video below:

Unlocked iPhone 4 now available in USA

Apple Retail Stores in the US have start to sell official unlocked iPhone 4. As of now, people use software unlocks to unlock their iPhones. Officially unlocked iPhone 4 would put an end to this for may people.Unlock iPhones is available in Black and White colors and the price for 16 GB is $649 and for 32 GB is $749. You can shop here

If you don�t want a multiyear service contract or if you prefer to use a local carrier when traveling abroad, the unlocked iPhone 4 is the best choice. It arrives without a micro-SIM card, so you�ll need an active micro-SIM card from any supported GSM carrier worldwide.

Apple explains how unlock iPhone 4 will work as:

The unlocked iPhone 4 requires an active micro-SIM card that you obtain from a supported GSM wireless carrier. Simply insert the micro-SIM card into the slot on your iPhone, connect to your Mac or PC using the USB cable, and launch iTunes on your computer to complete the setup.

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Video Preview of iOS 5 Makes the iPad Magical

Magician and performance artist Simon Pierro is showing new amazing and magical features on his iPad. Check out the Video below

Apple to unveil iCloud service at Apple conference Monday

Steve Jobs will take a break from medical leave to help introduce Apple�s new iCloud service at a major industry conference next week. The Apple chief executive and pancreatic cancer survivor has emerged just once since going on leave in January, to unveil the iPad 2 in March.

But on Monday at the annual Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, Jobs will deliver the keynote address. There he will show off the iCloud system, which Apple is currently coyly referring to as just an �upcoming cloud services offering.�

Blogosphere pundits are guessing that iCloud will allow users to keep their music on a remote server, making it accessible from a variety of devices. Apple has kept busy recently setting up licensing agreements with the likes of EMI Music, Sony Music and Warner Music.

At the conference, Jobs is also expected to raise the curtain on the newest versions of desktop Mac software Lion and mobile operating system iOS 5, used in the iPhone, iPod and iPad.

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Next Generation of iPhone will be iPhone 4S

We all are pretty excited about the next generation of iPhone. Rumors are around that it will be iPhone 4S, not iPhone 5. There is been a lot of rumors and speculation in the media about what new feature are going to be included. A couple of specifications, like the CDMA/GSM/UTMS combo feature, the processor speed increase and the antenna fix are sure to be included in the new iPhone5. Analysts have not come to a consensus on more fringe benefits such as the phone apps of facial recognition technology. Though none have been formally confirmed by Apple. We have taken a survey of credible tech chatter to compile the most comprehensive list of iPhone 5/iPhone 4S

Device type: Smart phone

Network technology: GSM: 850,900,1800,1900 UMTS: 850,900,1900,2100,

Display

Color: Balck. White

Touch Screen/ Multi- touch supported

Software: iOS(4.x)

Camera:

Rosolution: 8megapixels

Feature: Auto Focus. Digital zoom. Geo tagging

Video resolution: 1280x720(720p HD) (30fps) Video camera

Headphones connecter: 3.5mm

Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope Compass

Apple App Store, iPhone 4 awarded Guinness World Records

Info: Apple announced to give $10,000 iTunes gift card to the one who would download 10th billion app from app store. Daughter of a UK resident Gail Davis won this after she downloaded a free game called Paper Glider.

As we all know that Apple's App store is a big hit with over 10 billion downloads to date. This is not at all a surprise that Apple's App Store, the iPhone 4 and some iOS games like Angry Birds have been awarded Guinness world records, including the iPhone 4 being named the fastest-selling portable gaming system. Gaz Deaves, Guinness World Records' gaming editor says

The release of the iPhone has not just changed the mobile industry, but the video game world too, With the never-ending App Store selection and an intuitive device, Apple has created a gigantic new space for itself in the casual games genre that literally brings entertainment to users wherever they may be.

No wonder why iPhone 4 has given such importance because it sold 1.5 million handsets on its first day of release 24th June, 2010. And App Store? Well, With over 6.5 billion downloads since its launch in July 2008, the Apple App Store is the most popular downloadable app service in the world and it has reached 1o billion mark. 

Talking about the iOS games, Angry Birds has been named as the top paid app in most of the countries. Since it's release in December 2009, Angry Birds was download 6.5 million times from the App store.

Plants vs. Zombies, "with more than 300,000 paid downloads in its first nine days on sale in February 2010" was noted as the world's fastest-selling iPhone/iPod strategy game. The game is also the world's highest-grossing strategy game launch in the history of Apple's App Store, Guinness said, generating about $1 million for developer PopCap in just over a week.

No wonder iOS apps are really interesting and addictive and are downloaded and played all over the world at every age group. Being awarded as Guinness World Record was not surprising.

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How to Save iOS 4.3.3/4.2.8 SHSH blobs for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

You can save  iOS 4.3.3/4.2.8 SHSH blobs for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch using new version of TinyUmbrella 4.33.00 that Supports iOS 4.3.3/4.2.8.

To save SHSH Blobs for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, download TinyUmbrella 4.33.00 and then run it. Connect your iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, 3G, iPod Touch 4G, 3G 2G, iPad or Apple TV 2G to your computer. TinyUmbrella will automatically detect it. Make sure iTunes is closed. Now hit the Save all SHSH button at Top-Right side of the window.

TinyUmbrella will now save SHSH blobs of the latest firmware and all those blobs that you had saved for older firmwares (if any) on Cydia server. This will also generate a ticket to save SHSH blobs for the latest firmware to Cydia server.

That\s it. You have secured your future jailbreak by saving SHSH blobs for iOS 4.x using TinyUmbrella. You can find the saved SHSH file directory under advanced Tab on TinyUmbrella and Cydia will also display your Saved SHSH blobs/status pending.

Battery time improved after Untethered iOS 4.3.3 Jailbreak with Redsn0w

As you know that Untethered iOS 4.3.3 Jailbreak has been released and there are many ways to do it. i,e using Pwanage Tool, using Sn0wbreeze or using Redsn0w. Famous iPhone hacker i0n1c noticed that using latest Redn0w to jailbreak iOS 4.3.3 led to an improvement in iPhone, iPod touch and iPad battery lifetime. Here what he posted on his Twitter account

BTW: by using the latest RedSw0w you also might decrease the battery drain

Process Priority was not restored after the kernel exploit. That might have caused some battery drain.

If you need to jailbreak your device using Redsn0w, you can follow the guide here

How to fix error 3194 in iTunes when restoring to stock or custom firmware 4.3.3

You might have got error 3194 in iTunes when you tried to update/restore your iPhone 4, 3GS, iPod touch 4G, 3G or iPad to stock or custom iOS 4.3.3 ipsw firmware.

This error can be fixed. Just follow these instructions:

• Download latest version of TinyUmbrella for your Windows or Mac
• Launch it
• Click on the Advanced tab
• Uncheck the box that says Set Hosts to Cydia on Exit
• Click on Apply Changes and finally restart your PC or MAC.

That's it. Now you will be able to restore your device to stock or custom firmware 4.3.3

Cydia SHSH Section fixed

Developer of Cydia Saurik has now fixed crashes in saved SHSH blobs section. All the bugs and crashes have been fixed so that now you can get your list of saved SHSH blobs.

Just start Cydia and wait till it gets all updates automatically.
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iPhone Side Switch and Vibrate Problem Fix After iOS 4.3.3 Jailbreak

Redsn0w, Pwnage Tool and Sn0wbreeze for iOS 4.3.3 have been updated that will fix side switch vibrate problem on iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS after untethered jailbreak on iOS 4.3.3.

If you have already jailbroken your iOS 4.3.3, then you can re-jailbreak your device using the same instructions you did before. Guide to Jailbreak iOS 4.3.3 using Redsn0w can be found here. and guide to jailbreak iOS 4.3.3 using Pwnage Tool can be found here. Make sure you uncheck �Install Cydia� option, and just check any other option to proceed with the jailbreak which includes the fix. 

If you�re already jailbroken at 4.3.3 (by either redsn0w or custom IPSW), you can install this fix simply by running redsn0w rc16 over your existing jailbreak. Just uncheck the �Install Cydia� option and check any other options you want. The fix will be installed no matter what you�ve selected. This is safe for even ultrasn0w unlockers to do (because redsn0w itself won�t update your baseband�only an iTunes stock IPSW update/restore will do that).

redsn0w rc16 has a few more improvements: Windows 7 and Vista users should no longer need to set their CPU affinity�just run redsn0w as Administrator in XP compatiblity mode. Also, the �verbose boot� option for old-bootrom iPhone 3GS has been fixed for 4.3.3 (remember: old-bootrom 3GS users can even have custom bootlogos that show right at power-up). Enjoy!