Archives for March 2011

Twizzler – Remove Trending Topic From Twitter 3.3

Twitter just updated their app for the iPhone with some great features but they added a really annoying feature. At the top of the screen they added a rotating banner with current trending topics. It’s about the size of a typical ad and is really, really annoying. Thankfully, @chpwn made a hack to remove it and the hack is free in Cydia. Just search for Twizzler and install. Check out the before and after pics below. [Read more…]

Get $100 Refund on Recently Purchased iPads

If you purchased a 1st generation iPad in the last two weeks… you may qualify for a $100 refund per Apple’s policy (see below). This is due to the fact that yesterday, Apple dropped the price of the 1st gen iPads by $100.

Should Apple reduce its price on any shipped product within 14 calendar days of shipment, you may contact Apple Store Customer Service at 1-800-676-2775 to request a refund or credit of the difference between the price you were charged and the current selling price. To receive the refund or credit you must contact Apple within 14 calendar days of the price change.

TVDown Screenshot Animation

TVDown Screenshot Animation is a hack that changes the animation when taking a screenshot. Normally, when you take a screenshot, you would see a quick white flash. This hack changes the “flash” to an animation that is similar to an “old-tv-powering-down.” It’s kind of cool. You can get TVDown Screenshot Animation via the BigBoss source.
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iPad: Year One [Video]

If you haven’t had a chance to check out the Keynote from yesterday’s iPad 2 Event, you will want to check out the video below. It is a recap video of the first year of the iPad and the impact is has had on the medical field, schools, autistic children and just people in general. Be warned, it’s kind of a tear jerker. You can check it out below.
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Watch the iPad 2 Event Keynote [Video]

Apple has posted the keynote for the iPad 2 Event. All 71 minutes and 21 seconds is viewable below. So, grab some popcorn and M&M’s (seriously guys, if you haven’t had M&M’s in your popcorn you are missing out), sit back and enjoy the keynote!
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Apple Takes $100 off Price of 1st Gen iPads

Apple has decreased the price of the 1st generation iPad by $100. You are now about to get the 16GB WiFi iPad for $399 all the way up to the 32GB Wifi + 3G iPad for $729. You can get more info about it HERE on Apple’s website.
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New iPad 2 Accessories – HDMI Adapter & Smart Cover [Video]

Today, Apple announced two new iPad 2 accessories. The first is the Apple Digital AV Adapter. This cable allows iPad 2 the ability to display HDMI out.

“Put your slides, movies, photos, and everything else that fills your iPad 2 screen on an even bigger screen — your HDTV. The Apple Digital AV Adapter mirrors exactly what you see on iPad 2 so that everyone in the room can enjoy it on your widescreen TV, video projection screen, or other HDMI-compatible display… Use the Apple Digital AV Adapter to mirror whatever’s on your iPad 2 screen — apps, presentations, websites, and more — on your HDTV or HDMI-compatible display in up to 1080p HD (movies play at up to 720p).”
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Apple’s iPad 2 Demo Video [Video]

If you haven’t had a chance yet, you will want to check out Apple’s Demo Video for the iPad 2. It highlights the new features of the iPad 2 as well as some of the new software and accessories. Very Cool. You can check out the video below.
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iPad 2 – What You Need to Know

Apple’s iPad 2 Event took place today and I must say… they put more into the iPad 2 than I expected. Check out the list of new features below. The iPad 2 will be available in the US on March 11th and in 26 additional countries on March 25th (see screenshot below). It will have the same pricing as the 1st gen iPad.

Below is a list of the new features that the iPad 2 will include:
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iPad 2 Announcement

Today Apple will announce the new iPad. There are rumors all across the board on what the new features will be. Check back here for pictures and details as fast as we can get them! Make sure to vote on what you think the features of the new iPad will be below. [Read more…]