Apple has recently released a security update to iPhones, iPods and iPads. Running this update will remove Cydia and your jailbroken apps if you have them. If you really want to update but want to jailbreak again, there is a fix for evasi0n over at idownloadblog.com that you can download. It’s the same evasi0n tool that has been modified to work with 7.0.6. This is a trusted source. [Read more…]
I Jailbroke Using Evasi0n, Now What Do I Do?
Now that you have successfully used Evasi0n to jailbrake your iDevice running 6.0 or 6.1 firmware, you may be wondering how to actually install an application using Cydia or how to add additional sources to Cydia so that you have more options on applications to install. If this is you, we have a few guides on our f.a.q page that may be helpful. There you will find a guide on how to install applications using Cydia and a guide on how to install additional sources to Cydia. If you are wondering what Cydia is or how you even jailbreak your device, you may just want to head over to our f.a.q page for more info. Feel free to hit up the comments with any additional questions.
Evasi0n Jailbreak Application Compatibly List
I’m going to start a list of what I’ve tried and let you know what works and what doesn’t work with the new Evasi0n jailbreak. For now it will be a simple list with more details and links to come. [Read more…]
Evasi0n Jailbreak Tutorial Video for iPhone 5 on iOS 6.1 [Mac]
Last night I made a video of the process of jailbreaking an iPhone 5 on a Mac using the new Evasi0n software.
You can get the jailbreak program at evasi0n.com for free. It’s really easy but I recommend watching the video below first, it includes some more information about jailbreaking.
The jailbreak takes just under 6 minutes and will work on all devices running 6.0-6.1 (except the Apple TV at this time).
Notification Center
There are MANY people who are interested in the new iOS 5 firmware for their iPhones, iPod touches and iPads. Also, many have made the switch to the iPhone since the new iPhone 4S. I get questions every day about the new features so I thought I would write about them here.
First on the list of over 200 is the new Notification Center. Before iOS 5, when you reveived a text, facebook notification or alert from an app, it would look like this: [Read more…]
iPad 2 Commercial – Learn
Apple’s recent iPad 2 commercial displays many great uses for the iPad other than games and web browsing. The iPad can be a great learning tool for both kids and adults. With my oldest son just beginning homeschooling, we plan to use the iPad along with other teaching tools. There are many apps other than the ones shown in this commercial that can be used for learning. Do you have a favorite that’s not listed here? Please share in the comments! [Read more…]
RemovePictureFrame
This free little hack is exactly what the name suggests.
It simply removes the little button on your lockscreen that turns your iPad into a picture frame.
If you’re using the iPad as a kiosk or for other reasons and you want to remove this button, this is the solution. Here’s a before and after screenshot.
Easy Jailbreak For All Current Devices & Firmware – Jailbreakme.com
Jailbreakme.com is back! Just visit the website in Safari on your device and tap install. It installs just like an app from the app store!
This hack uses an exploit in the way iOS handles PDF files. It even works on the iPad 2 and Verizion iPhone.
Note: this will not work on devices running the iOS 5 Betas.
Here’s a video of how to do it and how easy it is. [Read more…]
Opera Mini For iPad
Opera has released a version of it’s alternate web browser for the iPad. It was originally a big drama to get another browser on Apple’s iOS next to Safari but Apple eventually allowed it. Opera has been available on the iPhone for a while but now works on the iPad too. The app is pretty good over all and has some great features. Opera loads webpages on their servers and then compresses the data to load faster on your device. It’s great when you have a slow connection or you want to save bandwidth on your iPhone or iPad data plan. It also has a password storing system and multiple tab support. [Read more…]
iCorkz Protection for your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch Headphone Jack & 30-Pin Connector
This is one of the best inventions for the iPhone. They are little accessories that plug into your headphone jack and dock to protect them from water & dust. They also work in the iPad and iPod touch. Check out my video and pictures below. They are just $9.95 for the set plus shipping and can be purchased at icorkz.com. I recommend them and will be putting them the rest of my devices. [Read more…]