Apple testing larger screen iPhone

Here is another batch of iPhone rumors, in case you are interested in such stuff. Surely, the latest iPhone is still at the top of the list of best devices available, but anything can be improved on, and Apple is doing a great job on releasing ever better devices. So here are some rumors on the new and upcoming iOS devices. Apparently the most rumored feature of a next generation iPhone, could be its increased screen size. According to the latest rumors, Tim Cook and his team are preparing at least two new prototypes of this device.

Untethered jailbreak for iPhone on 5.1.1 firmware [video]

Someone has just posted the video with a demonstration of the latest jailbreak for the latest iOS 5.1.1 firmware version. Finally this jailbreak is an untethered version. This time it represents basically an updated version of Absinthe jailbreak tool, version 2.0.

Absinthe 2.0 was tested on an iPhone 4 upgraded to 5.1.1 firmware. The jailbreak went smoothly and the recorded video is a proof that the jailbreak really works as promised. Dev Team members have announced the public release of the jailbreak in a couple of days. Meanwhile you can see the video of Absinthe 2.0 in action.

Delete history and contacts [jailbreak tweaks]

Apple definitely has what is needed to constantly produce superior hardware and software products. Still, from time to time they make some choices which are rather questionable from the end users standpoint. One example of this is the effort you need to invest just to delete your contacts or items history. It’s truly annoying that you cant easily remove data you don’t want anymore on your device. Luckily there is a solution for this if you are one among many iPhone users which have already jailbroken their device. All you need to do is to fetch these tweaks: One By One Safari and One By One Contacts.

Apple launches iOS 5.1.1, jailbreakers beware!

Apple has just released the latest version of iOS numbered iOS 5.1.1. This is basically an incremental operative system update as it basically only improves on variety of small issues, bugs and security holes discovered in March released iOS 5.1.

Here are some of the improvements coming with Apple iOS 5.1.1:

Better HDR functionality, especially for images taken within the LockScreen shortcut.
iPad only bug which prevented connecting to 2G or 3G network resolved.
Solved so called AirPlay bug.
More stable bookmarks syncing and reading lists.
Solution for “Unable to purchase“ error notification.

iPhone and iPad games: Plants vs Zombies upgraded

One of the most popular games on iOS devices, Plants vs Zombies, has just received a new upgrade. This upgrade adds some new gaming modes, mini games and other features to this popular game. If you are among rare people who haven’t a clue what we are talking about, here is a short intro. Plants vs Zombies is a game where you use 50 different zombie killing plants like walnuts, cherries, tomatoes and similar, to whack invading mix of 26 different types of zombie attackers.

Plants vs Zombies game features:

Max Payne now available for iPhone and iPad

If you enjoy playing video games (who doesn’t?) you will be happy to hear that Max Payne has finally made it to the iOS world. This third game shooter, hailed as one of the best in the genre, is now available for iPad and iPhone users in US App Store. The background story is this: you play the role of Max Payne, who is a ex undercover cop charged for a murder he didn’t do. He is hunted by both the bad gys and by the police. He is in a hard position, fighting against all odds to survive. It is a fast paced game, based on a interesting story about a individual which is pushed to the edge, doing his best to prove his innocence and discover th truth behind the plot against him. He has to find his way through different ambushes and untangle the net of complicated lies and half lies planted against him.

Rumors: new iPhone model features

iPhone 4S is no doubt a great device, but since we, Apple fans are spoiled with frequent new product releases, we simply want something even better and more classy. This is what Apple is all about: relentless improvement and constant upgrade of products and services. And this is why Apple is the absolute leader in the industry. So what is Apple up to now? Nobody knows for sure, but there are some more or less substantiated predictions and theories about products which are currently under development in the Cupertino headquarters.

iPhone push notification tweak for Cydia updates

Here is another cool tweak for jailbroken iPhone users. This time we have atweak which comes from a reputable iOS jailbreak developer Ryan Petrich. Ryan is working on a new tweak which will notify you about any new Cydia updates, as soon as they become available. The name of this tweak is Curiosa, and at the time we wrote this, it is still in the beta stage of development. This tweak is available in Ryan Petrich’s own app repo and it introduces for the first time Cydia update push notifications to your iPhone.

iPhone tweaks: TouchPose

Here is another small, yet potentially quite useful tweak for your iPhone. We are sure this isn’t a tweak which will be widely popular, but for a specific group of users like app developers and serious Youtube video editors, it could prove itself as a quite handy tool. The point of TouchPose is that it shows the exact place you have touched first on your screen. Which is a nice thing to work, with if you need to demonstrate some app or cool new iOS game on your iPhone.

Third of American high school students using iPhone

Here is another interesting research showing how much popular iPhone really is in US, especially among the younger population. Gene Munster of Apple, has released a research paper revealing Apple’s findings about widespread use of iPhone in US schools. The research is based on a 6 month long survey among high school teenagers, where more than 5000 students were asked about their preferences and choices when it comes to smartphones.