iPad app on jailbroken devices warns about the jailbreak?

A nice app which is popular among many iPad users named Flipboard was upgraded last week and while the upgrade added some nice and useful features it has also included some odd surprises for owners of jailbroken iPads.

Jailbreakers which have upgraded have received a pop up notification warning them that their iPad is jailbroken and mentioning possible bugs and supposed crashes.

This warning was not received well in the jailbreak community, as this follows a similar occurrence when Apple recently blocked use of iBookstore app for users with jailbroken devices. But this new popup warning is not induced by Apple, but instead it comes from the Flipboard app.

NFC not available for iPhone 5 ?

Despite some previous rumors it seems that Apple has decided against including the NFC (Near Field Communication) in the upcoming new iPhone model dubbed as iPhone 5.

Many analysts in the field have eagerly expected to have this technology standardized and available to the market during this year.

Inside sources in some UK carrier networks explained that Apple has announced that they wont support the attractive NFC technology which would be used as a payment option for products in their new iPhone models.

iPad passcode setup

These days many people think about personal privacy and data safety, yet many of them forget to use basic prevention and protections measures which are available for free for everyone. One of such techniques is the pass code lock for your iPhone or iPad. It is highly advisable to set up this pass code as soon as you get your iPad. Pass code is the basic security measure available for free in the iOS on all Apple devices. Simply this feature allows you to lock your screen and prevent anyone to gain unauthorized access to your personal messages, photos, files and everything else valuable you have on your iPad. So if you ever have your iPad stolen from you your data will be safe and not available for any misuse. But please keep in mind that this is only one safety measure as this can probably be hacked by experienced hackers!

iPhone 5 rumors

Rumors on the upcoming iPhone 5 ar already spreading like a fire on the Internet. Last leak supposedly coming from Apple was a picture of what seems to be a prototype of the future iPhone 5 model. This image shows an iPhone with larger screen.

If you check out the image you will see that the device itself reminds on iPhone 4 but ocmes with larger screen size which is stretched to the devices edges. Current iPhone 4 itself is coming with only a thin bezel side wise, but still leaving a little space unused.

iOS 4.3 on iPhone shortens battery life?

We have heard reports from some users that iOS 4.3 brings among other great improvements some issues too. It seems that the battery life decreases significantly after the firmware upgrade. Some iPhone users have reported that batter life in their devices was reduces for almost 20 percent after the upgrade to the new iOS 4.3.

As we wrote previously iOS 4.3 introduces some nice new features including Air Play which can help you to move your video content to your Apple TV, Safari improved with a new Nitro Java Scrip Engine which improves significantly speed of your browser, HotSpot for sharing your iPhones internet connection and even more.

iPhone is the best smartphone reveals a study

Studies researching smartphone market by JD Power an US consultancy, most customers revealed their satisfaction is higher with Apple iPhone than any other comparable device on the market.

In this study Apples iPhone has earned 800 points of possible 1,000 points for measuring customer satisfaction levels. Apples competitors on the market Motorola (763 points) and HTC (762 points) have gained second and third place on the list.

It should be known that this in fact is not the first time for Apple to top this list. This is the fifth year showing Apples iPhone as highest rated smartphone.

JailbreakMe jailbreak for iOS 4.3 coming soon?

Recently we have read reports from various sources that a new jailbreak tool for jailbreaking new Apple iOS 4.3 is under way. The developer of this unlock is an known jailbreak developer @Comex who is best known for his JailbreakMe website. In fact this should be a renewed JailbreakMe website based jailbreak solution. This rumor comes from exchange of Twitter messages between @Comex and some users.

Comex responded to inquires about his demo on iPad 2 jailbreak and the possible release of the jailbreak. He explained that he needs some time to pack the jailbreak solution into a finished jailbreak tool.

Apple slowed down by earthquake in Japan?

We wrote previously about Apples new miracle product, the iPad 2 and how it was sold out in US at an incredible pace. Now with the recent tragedy going on in Japan it seems that Apple will be even more troubled with shipment delays as their ability to manufacture more tablets is heavily constrained by the earthquake and following tsunami in Japan. At least two mayor suppliers for Apple are Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company which is a provider of special resins needed for iOS devices circuit boards and Toshiba which supplies Apple with their flash memory have currently stopped their production.

Jailbreak iPhone on iOS 4.3 with Sn0wbreeze 2.3b1 jailbreak tool for Windows

We are very glad to announce the first jailbreak for the new iOS 4.3 firmware. It was developed by famous developer known as iH8sn0w. This jailbreak is still a beta version due to some issues. We hope an official jailbreak will be available quite soon.

This new Sn0wbreeze version 2.3b1 works on Windows PC and enables users to jailbreak their devices running on the new iOS 4.3 firmware version. This software tool will work with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 iPod Touch and the original iPad. Same as Pwnage tool which works only on Mac, this jailbreak is tethered. Basically this means that whenever you reboot your iPhone you need to boot it with your computer. Please note: there is no carrier unlock for the iOS 4.3 at this moment so if you care about the carrier unlock please don’t upgrade to iOS 4.3.

No iPad 2 launch in Japan

After the recent tragedy happened in Japan with the terrible earthquake and tsunami which followed immediately after it, Apple has announced it will postpone the release of the iPad 2 to the Japanese market which was previously scheduled for March 25 th.

Spokesperson from Apple confirmed this and said in a interview to media that Apple will delay the launch of their new product because of the tragedy ravaging Japan.