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Apple publishes details of iOS 4.1, to be released next week
Sep 2nd
Apple has just published the details of the iOS 4.1 updates, but it will only be available next week.
This release focuses on bug fixes with some new features:
- Games Center: the social gaming platform
- iTunes TV show rentals: for 99 cents per episode
- iTunes Ping: social capability of iTunes let let you share what you are listening and follow other people’s activities
- HDR photography: which automatically combines multiple exposures into a single HDR image
- HD video uploads: let you upload your HD recordings to YouTube and MobileMe
For more information, you can find it on Apple’s web site here.
Jailbreak you iPhone 4 now!
Aug 2nd
It takes a while for the Dev team to jailbreak the iPhone 4. However, the wait is worthwhile. You can easily jailbreak your iPhone 4 easily by launching your Safari browser in your iPhone 4 and go to this site: http://www.jailbreakme.com.
Why jailbreak you iPhone? If you want to install softwares and enhancements that are not allowed into Appstore, this is the solution. We can have things like previewing your SMS and Emails in the lock screen, turn Bluetooth and wifi on and off by tapping on the notification bar, and many other cool things that are omitted by the standard iOS.
Well, pick up you iPhone 4 now (if you have one) and jailbreak it now.
[via engadget]
iPhone 4 launches in Singapore – Singtel, M1 and Starhub
Aug 1st
iPhone 4 has been launched in Singapore over this weekend, and it is “available” from all 3 operators in Singapore – Singtel, M1 and Starhub.
However, the stock of iPhone was quickly snatched by thousands of iPhone fans within a few hours. All three operators require the customers to pre-register with them in order to get the new iPhone 4 from them. For example, Singtel requires customer to book an appointment with them before the customers come to get one during the launch event. However, many complained that the web site for registration was unresponsive and all the appointments were booked within a few hours.
Well, I guess most of us will still have to wait for more stock to come.
The 16Gb iPhone 4 can be yours for free if you sign up for a 2 years plan with around SGD98 per month.
iPhone 4 gets userland jailbreak
Jun 27th
Have got your iPhone 4 and wanting to install anything that is not allowed in App Store?
The hackers had worked hard and they are ready to bring you a preliminary jailbreak for iPhone 4. The only thing now is the freedom to install applications on the userland. Nothing can be done at the system level yet.
However, I think the day is not far.
Apple iOS 4 is here!
Jun 22nd
Yes, it is here. The iOS 4 update for your iPhone is here.
The update adds many new features to your existing iPhone, big ones including:
- Multitasking
- Folders
- Threaded mails
- Game Centres
- iBook
- 5x digital zoom for camera
What are you waiting for? Download it from iTunes and upgrade your phone now.
Apple announces iPhone 4
Jun 8th
As expected by everyone, Apple announced the new iPhone 4 during the WWDC.
Hardware wise, it is still using GSM/UMTS radio, and that’s probably why it is not called iPhone 4g. It has a front facing camera that does video calling, and a rear camera of 5 mega pixel with LED flash. The camera can do 5X digital zoom and can also record HD video at 720p / 30fpsThe display doubles the pixels in each direction (960 x 640) for a 4X overall pixel count increase and Apple calls it a “Retina Display.” It’s rated at 326ppi, which Apple claims is beyond the human eye’s limit of distinction. The size of the display is still 3.5″. The CPU is the same as the iPad which is the new A4 chip from Apple. The battery is now larger (which gives more talk time) but the thickness of the phone is actually reduced to 0.37″ due to the new engine.
The iPhone OS is now called iOS 4. The FaceTime is the new video call application bundled for the front camera. At the moment, it is wifi only. The default search engine can now be configured to use Bing and others.
The iPhone 4 will be made available in 88 countries between June 24 and September, in black and white models, 16GB or 32GB. iOS 4, detailed earlier this year, will be released June 21. The phone will be retailing at $199 for the 16GB model and $299 for 32GB in US with contract.
4th generation of iPhone (4g) teared down, showing A4 chip
May 13th
The guys at Taoviet has claimed that they have got the 4th generation of iPhone and they have taken pictures and teared it down.
From the looks of these images, the Vietnamese site has the 4th generation 16Gb iPhone It’s clearly pre-production judging by the XXX placeholders on the backside stamp. We also saw the A4 chip in the phone.
Will we see another guy taken down by Apple. But this time it is in Vietnam.
[via engadget]
