apple

iPhone 3GS Unlocked with Purplera1n + UltraSn0w

Good times! It looks like Dev Team's UltraSn0w unlock works with an iPhone 3GS that's been jailbroken via purplera1n. But be warned: Some users are reporting mixed success. More »

07/05/09

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Comment by Whisssper: hehe its great that the iphone 3gs is jailbroken and unlocked even before it hit stores here in sweden 7 Responses | Other threads

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iPhone 3GS Jailbreak

Hey, the iPhone 3GS has been jailbroken, through what looks like a web exploit. Warning: We haven't tested this because we're playing with fireworks. Use at your own risk. [Make It Rain via BBG]

07/04/09

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By Brian Lam

Comment by Nowell: I love how the dev team has managed to break the 3g, and the 3gs (even though they haven't released... 9 Responses | Other threads

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iPhone 3GS Jailbreak Is Ready, You Just Can't Have It Yet (That's a Good Thing)

The Dev Team has cracked the iPhone 3GS (as if there was any doubt). Trouble is, if they released it now it would do far more harm than good. More »

06/28/09

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By Jack Loftus

Comment by gnarlydragon: I am crazy impatient for it... and I don't even have an iPhone... yet... Also, does anyone know if it is... 14 Responses | Other threads

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iPhone 3GS Jailbreak/Unlock Coming Soon, Leverages Old Exploit

Not that anyone ever had any doubts that the Dev Team would be able to work their magic on the 3GS, but this is quick: within a week of the phone's launch, the hackers say they've figured it out. More »

06/26/09

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By John Herrman

Comment by daftrok: Seems like Apple is saying "Fuck it!" at this point. Why bother wasting millions on trying to protect their hardware... 8 Responses | Other threads

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Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone 3.0

There's no need to be intimidated. I'm here to hold your hand every step of the way while you jailbreak or unlock your original iPhone, iPhone 3G or iPod Touch, and it's really not much hassle at all. (One Page) More »

06/25/09

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iphone

iPhone 3GS's Upgraded Hardware Means Console Emulators No Longer Suck

Console emulators were one of the first orders of business when the jailbreak scene took off two years ago, but they've always been plagued by stuttering framerates—especially the more ambitious ones. The iPhone 3GS fixes this, gloriously. More »

06/25/09

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By John Herrman

Comment by TheAlmeida: Three days ago I was just saying the iPhone is not an effective gaming platform. The way things are going,... 10 Responses | Other threads

iphone

Enable Tethering On Your iPhone 3G and 3GS With Only Safari (MMS, VV Fix)

Here's an extremely easy way to enable tethering on your iPhone 3G and 3GS (even on AT&T!) by just visiting a site on your iPhone's Safari. No jailbreaking needed. Here's where you go: More »

06/23/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by superdstar2001: SWEET! I think as long as people don't download movies and use up a bunch of data, AT&T shouldn't be... 7 Responses | Other threads

iphone

Ultrasn0w 3.0 Unlock for iPhone 3G Ready For Download

They've finally delivered: the Dev Team has released the Ultrasn0w full unlock for last-gen iPhones running firmware 3.0. More »

06/23/09

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By John Herrman

Comment by Linval Bailey Jr.: What exactly is the point of unlocking if you can't take advantage of Tmobile's 3G network? 6 Responses | Other threads

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Jailbreak Now Available for iPhone OS 3.0, But Not for iPhone 3GS

We knew this was coming, but it's good to know that hackers can still get into the iPhone OS so easily: PwnageTool for Mac OS X is now available for iPhone OS 3.0. Here are the details. [Updated] More »

06/19/09

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By Jesus Diaz

Comment by Courteous_Gentleman: Well, what with MMS and cut/paste, there seem to be less and less reasons for jailbreaking these days. 9 Responses | Other threads

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Installer for iPhone Is Dead

Oh Installer, Installer, we had so much fun together, you and I. When Apple didn't have any iPhone app store, and whenever Apple blocked some essential iPhone apps, you were always there. And now... now you are dead like Zed. More »

06/18/09

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By Jesus Diaz

Comment by 32ndnote: This is easily one of the worst scenes in the history of acting despite being one of the best in... 7 Responses | Other threads

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How to Hack the iPhone to Use SlingPlayer and Skype Over 3G

AT&T's impotent network—and good ol' fashioned greed make it do douchey things sometimes, like lock down SlingPlayer and Skype for the iPhone. But you can unlock their true 3G powers. More »

05/14/09

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By matt buchanan

Comment by kingoftowns: Skype - dont use it Slingplayer - prefer ORB turn by turn before 3.0 - i got gmaps are there any other... 8 Responses | Other threads

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iPhone 3.0 Beta 3 Gets Jailbreak With Quickpwn

iPhone 3.0 Beta 3 users can now jailbreak your iPhone again with QuickPWN, but will probably make your phone unable to be unlocked by the iPhone Dev Team's unlock util. Be careful. [QuickPWN via Into Mobile]

04/16/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by Alex2643: I love the dev team, and have my current phone jailbroken, but is jailbreaking even relevant anymore with 3.0? 9 Responses | Other threads

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iPhone Dev Team's Redsn0w Beta Gives Slightly Easier iPod Touch 2G Jailbreaking

It's still a command line-only jailbreak tool, but the OS X, Windows and Linux-compatible app can jailbreak your iPod touch 2G slightly easier than it could before. It's still a horrible name. [Redsnow via Slashgear]

04/09/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by Jme Saunders: Hang on, I jailbroke my iPod touch 2g, without tethering, using a simple program and modifying a firmware file, as... 2 Responses | Other threads

iphone

DemoGod Shows Your iPhone Screen Live on Your Desktop, Wirelessly

DemoGod displays your iPhone's screen live on your Mac over WiFi, so you can show off your awesome new fart app (if you're cool) or your impressive, profitable new project (if you're a productive weirdo). More »

04/04/09

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By Dan Nosowitz

cellphones

Cellphone-Smuggling Pigeons Are a Jailbird's Best Friend

Hey you jailkeepers, you know how the inmates been asking about keeping harmless little pigeons around? Well, it's a con: They're using them to smuggle in cellphones. More »

03/31/09

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apple

Shot of Jailbroken iPhone Sneaks Into Apple Patent Application

Looks like somebody over at the Apple legal department has been enjoying a little Jailbreak action, because a sketch in a recent patent application includes some features a stock iPhone just doesn't have. Update: More »

03/28/09

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By Dan Nosowitz

Comment by davebach: Ohhhh... I thought you meant Apple had a new Patent Application. You know, so I can file patents from... 8 Responses | Other threads

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The iPhone 3.0 OS Is Not Ready For Everyday Use; Here's How to Downgrade

Lots of us have been using the iPhone 3.0 beta full-time. Now we're rolling back, because it is decidedly NOT ready. Here's how to downgrade back to 2.2.1 if you are in a similar predicament.

03/26/09

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iphone apps

InstallerApp For Mac Installs Jailbreak Apps Without Jailbreaking Your iPhone

Ripdev's InstallerApp makes installing third-party jailbreak applications on your iPhone slightly easier, by eliminating the need to jailbreak your iPhone at all. You just need to pay $7 for the privilege. More »

03/24/09

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how to

Our iPhone 3.0 How-To Coverage, All in One Place

The iPhone 3.0 OS may only be available as a beta for developers (and friends of developers), but there's still plenty of tinkering you can do to get the 3.0 OS experience this weekend. More »

03/21/09

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By John Mahoney

Comment by Michael Lieu: scnd! 8 Responses | Other threads

how to

How To: Fake the iPhone 3.0 OS On Your iPhone Today

If you left this week's Apple event a little underwhelmed, it's because most of 3.0's new features have been available via Cydia and the App Store. Here's how to enable iPhone 3.0's biggest additions today. More »

03/19/09

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iphone themes

Amazing Retro Megaman iPhone Theme Is Why Apple Should Allow Skinning

There are a lot of very good reasons why Apple doesn't let you to skin the iPhone's UI (just glance at most BlackBerry or WinMo themes). But then there's this awesome retro Megaman theme. More »

03/18/09

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By matt buchanan

Comment by tande04: Anyone else got any really nice themes? I've got a text only one that I really like called retext... 6 Responses | Other threads

diy

Star Trek iPhone Is the Definitive iPhone (If You Are Picard or Jason Chen)

Reader Andrew Aitken saw the article on the iPhone prototype's user interface and sent us this: A video detailing a complete—and absolutely cool—Star Trek: The Next Generation makeover for Apple's cellphone. More »

03/11/09

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how to

How to: Install Unofficial Apps on Your iPhone 3G or iPod Touch, Easily and Safely

[The image that was here included a photo of Bruce Lee. His family has requested we take it down, and who are we to say no to them! One Inch Punch!] If you want to install cool apps on your iPhone or iPod Touch for free, easily, breaking Apple-imposed limitations without breaking your warranty or Applethingie, here is the how-to guide for Mac and Windows users. More »

03/07/09

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iphone apps

Dashboard Widgets For Jailbroken iPhones: Hot or Not?

This work-in-progress Dashboard implementation (seen here running through the SDK) looks like it's coming along nicely; I just can't decide if it's something I'd want. What do you guys think? More »

02/26/09

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By John Mahoney

Comment by Crispy Aardvark: I'd just like to see the Weather icon reflect the true temperature for the current location, just like the Calendar... 4 Responses | Other threads

iphone apps

5-Row QWERTY Jailbreak App Fixes One of the iPhone Keyboard's Most Annoying Flaws

Sometimes it's the little things. This simple jailbreak app adds a fifth row to the iPhone's soft keyboard, giving access to numbers without the sub-menu. And symbols are easier to type too. More »

02/25/09

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How To: Tether the iPhone or G1 To Your Laptop For Free 3G Broadband

If you read Gizmodo, the odds are good you're carrying one of these two pieces-they're among our favorite 3G smartphones right now. Today let's learn how to tether 'em up to your laptop.

02/14/09

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iphone apps

The Week in iPhone Apps: Essential Jailbreak Apps

Apple just today declared jailbreaking illegal. So, in outlaw style, it's a good day to take a break from the App Store to peruse the naughty treasures available to jailbreakers via Cydia. More »

02/13/09

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By Wilson Rothman

Comment by paraducedc: I would love to use the NES emulator, but i cannot figure out how to get ROMs on my iphone.... 14 Responses | Other threads

apple

Apple Says Jailbreaking iPhones Is Illegal, Dammit

For the first time ever, Apple has said publicly that jailbreaking iPhones is illegal. In comments filed with the US copyright office, Apple says that jailbreaking is copyright infringement and a violation of the DMCA.

02/13/09

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navigation

Turn-By-Turn Voice Navigation Comes to Jailbroken iPhones

Six months after the App Store was launched, the iPhone app gray market lives on: turn-by-turn navigation has come to jailbroken iPhones in the form of xGPS. UPDATED More »

02/11/09

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iphone jailbreak

iPhone 2.2.1 Pwnage Jailbreak Is Here

The Dev Team just released the Pwnage app, which jailbreaks 2.2.1 iPhones on Macs. If you're ever going to SIM unlock your phone in the future (use it on another network), use this, not QuickPwn. More »

01/30/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by Akitakoi: You don't need to Re-Enable DFU if you just put a USB hub between the computer and the phone. 6 Responses | Other threads

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iPhone 2.2.1 QuickPwn Jailbreak For Windows Now Available

As expected, it didn't take long for the QuickPwn team to jailbreak the iPhone 2.2.1 firmware. QuickPwn is available now for the iPhone and the iPod Touch. [QuickPwn via Lifehacker]

01/29/09

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By Sean Fallon

Comment by SilenceisGolden: What is the downside to jail breaking your iphone? why doesn't everyone do it? 18 Responses | Other threads

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Warning: 10.5.6 MacBooks May Freeze After Jailbreaking iPhone 3G

This weekend, I learned the hard way that trying to jailbreak an iPhone 3G using a MacBook running 10.5.6 can totally freeze up the machine later on. Here are the specifics: UPDATED More »

01/26/09

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By Wilson Rothman

Comment by ttech10: This is why using a Windows PC is better. Seriously, isn't this like the 3rd or 4th jailbreak/MacBook problem in the... 3 Responses | Other threads

apple

iPod touch 2G redsn0w Video Shows Jailbreak in Action

We brought you a pic of the Dev Team's iPod touch 2g "redsn0w" jailbreak yesterday, and just as the team promised, a video proving the hack works was up and ready for viewing today. More »

01/18/09

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By Jack Loftus

Comment by kylenalepa: Did anyone else cringe when they heard "redsn0w"? Man, if you're pissing blood, I think you've got more important things... 6 Responses | Other threads

apple

iPod Touch 2G Jailbroken by the iPhone Dev Team

The 2nd generation iPod touch proved a tricky customer to break, but the Dev Team has made the first big step toward a full-on jailbreak. More »

01/17/09

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By Dan Nosowitz

Comment by TechFanErik: SWEET! But as for your comment about apple not making anything that cant be broken, i will say that it did... 10 Responses | Other threads

iphone

SnaptureFlash Hands-on: The iPhone's First Camera Flash Solution

Snapture Labs launched their SnaptureFlash product, which promises to bring an external Xenon flash to the iPhone—one of the first external accessories to work with an app—but it has a catch.
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12/23/08

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By Adrian Covert

Comment by OMG! Ponies!: At this point, just carry a separate point&shoot. 8 Responses | Other threads

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Flash For iPhone Comes Via Jailbroken iMobileCinema App

iMobileCinema is a currently buggy app for jailbroken iPhones that works "most of the time" on 2.x iPhone firmware, giving you flash support in sites like YouTube. It kinda works. More »

12/19/08

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Comment by bobdobbs: Wow, another reason not to jailbreak my phone. 6 Responses | Other threads

iphone

How to Re-Enable Unlock and Jailbreak in Mac OS X 10.5.6

The Mac OS X 10.5.6 update broke pwnage, the unlocking/jailbreaking program for the iPhone. Fortunately, there's now an easy solution to fix this problem. You just need an Automator script and these simple instructions.

12/18/08

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Comment by davekaybsc: Ah you Apple guys are too funny with your never ending cracking wars with THE ALMIGHTY OVERLORD. For whatever reason... 10 Responses | Other threads

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Apple Leopard 10.5.6 Update Pwns Pwnage, Breaks Jailbreak

A warning for all you iPhone jailbreak enthusiasts: Apple's newest OS software update contains quite a stink bomb—10.5.6 disables the Pwnage tool, making you unable to jailbreak or unlock your iPhone or iPod Touch. More »

12/16/08

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By Elaine Chow

Comment by Dara Moghaddam: I effing hate Apple, haha, glad I don't own a mac 35 Responses | Other threads

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Simple Hack Enables Roughly One Gazillion Japanese Emoticons On Any iPhone

Emoji: if you've never heard of it, that's because you're probably not living in Japan, 12 years old, and a highly social schoolgirl. An emoticon standard that is widely used in the country, it was included in the iPhone 2.2 firmware on the SoftBank network, but not for anyone else. Apparently fed up with his lack of ability to graphically express his numerous LOLs, a developer has figured out a simple tweak to enable these icons system-wide, no matter which carrier you're with. Naturally, to show anything other than unintelligible strings of Unicode the recipient's phone has to support Emoji emoticons, but apparently all 2.2 iPhones, hacked or not, can display the icons. The patching process, after the jump, isn't terribly complicated. More »

11/24/08

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apple

iPhone Firmware 2.2 Jailbroken, QuickPwn 2.2 Released

Once again, anything Apple can make, the enterprising Dev Team can break: the brand-new firmware 2.2 has been jailbroken. QuickPwn should take care of everything, unless you're one of those unfortunate owners of the second-generation iPod touch, in which case you're out of luck at the moment. But everything else seems to be running fine—anybody here broken the new firmware yet? Let us know in the comments. [iPhone Dev, thanks Mehmet!]

11/22/08

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Comment by Evangelion: Not yet, but I'm thinking about it. =] 7 Responses | Other threads

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