iPhone4 : 30th Sept Announce, 7th Oct Launch

Much awaited iPhone5. Probably will look like this... 

As per confirmed by the accessory case.

And bigger screen 

Pictures thanks to respective Site Owners

JailbreakMe3.0 is Back

Working on any iOS devices on iOS 4.3.3

Just head on over to JailBreakMe.com

Here is the video on the very simple steps : http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GNMoFGpM1kM

Apple Keyboard pairing with iPhone/iPad/iPad2

Punching away on the iPad on screen keyboard proves to be smooth and effortless, however those with shiny pink manicured nails or those using lots of symbols and special characters will find the keyboard quite limited. Not to mention the keyboard takes up nearly half the screen.

What you need? If you own an iMac, just use the same Keyboard. If you got one for your birthday, Happy Birthday! Else, you can easily get it from any authorized apple store.

Pairing the Bluetooth Wireless Mac Keyboard is super easy

Step 1: Turn on the keyboard.
- If it's new, go to step 2
- If you paired this before with iMac or other device, remove the battery, reinsert it and go to step 2

Step 2: In the iPad or any iOS, Go to > General > Bluetooth and turn it ON.
You will see the Apple Wireless Keyboard as "Not Paired"

Step 3: Tap on the Apple Wireless Keyboard to start the pairing process. a 4 digit PIN code will be prompted. Just key in the PIN code on the keyboard and press Enter.

DONE! You will see the Apple Wireless Keyboard labelled as Connected. 

Open up your favorite app and start typing. It is a whole new experience as the on screen keyboard is no longer popping up blocking screen real estates....

ENJOY!!!

Updates:iPad2 jailbreak 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3 untethered or tethered.

As of today, there are NO jailbreak out there for iPad2 4.3 /4.3.x yet. Many people out there mixed up the 4.3.x jailbreak for iPad, iPhone4 thinking that it will work the same with iPad2. However... it is almost there... Let's see what are the updates.

May 15 : i0n1c has mentioned via his Twitter that he will no longer give exploits for free. (i0n1c, the guy behind iOS 4.3.3 / 4.3.2 / 4.3.1 untethered jailbreak flavor for all iOS devices except iPad 2)


May : Comex is expected to release a userland jailbreak, JailbreakMe 3.0 may be, to jailbreak iPad 2.


April 28 : iPad 2 jailbreak with A5-2Lib02 is fake.


April 4 : Redsn0w Untethered Jailbreak Release Addresses iOS 4.3.1, But iPad 2 Owners Must Wait


April : no word from the Chronic Dev Team on whether Greenpois0n will jailbreak iOS 4.3.2 or the current 4.3.1. So, to be on the safe side, stay with iOS 4.3 firmware.


April : http://www.ultrasn0w.ca/2011/04/jailbreak-ipad-2-432-almost-done.html Tweeted by @veeence


March : comex successfully developed using JailbreakMe2.0 in the first week of the iPad2 release but was mysteriously fixed by Apple in 4.3.1. Comex will not release the jailbreak for 4.3 yet as there were some legal implication. 


Sources : 
http://greenpois0n.com 
http://www.ultrasn0w.ca
http://www.limera1n.cc
http://twitter.com/#!/sn0wbreezenews

Voice calls and SMS possible on iPod Touch/iPad !!!

iPod Touch is just an iPhone that can't make phone calls/SMS. This statement is no longer valid! iPad2 Wi-Fi units, iPod Touch now can make, receive phone calls and SMS... all this made possible by Yes Life!


Previously, I did a review on Yes Life for PC... <here>








       

Now, Yes Life is available on iOS. So it is possible to be used on any touch enabled iDevice with WiFi capabilities. (iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad)


Available now in AppStore : http://itunes.apple.com/my/app/yes-life-for-ios/id428716630?mt=8  FOR FREE!!

That means, my iPod Touch is not just a gaming device or music player ? It can now make calls too?
> YES! Just need a Wi-Fi connection and a Yes account, and you are SET!

What are the charges ?
> 9 Cents per minute for Calls / 9 Cents per SMS

So what? Just like Skype?
> It is like Skype except that you have your 018 number that friends can reach you anywhere in the world at local rate, and you can call from anywhere in the world at 9cents per minute to any Malaysian number too!

Yes Life running on iPad2, iPod Touch and iPhone4. The SMS on iPad2 is sent and received via Yes Life login via Yes ID. Friends can contact me either via Yes ID directly or using my 018 number.

iPod Touch (left) now can be used as a phone with a Wi-Fi connection. Just hook this up with a Yes Huddle to get 4G speeds for Data, Voice and SMS! Now which is the thinnest i'Phone' around?

Making a call from Yes Life on iPad2 to iPhone on normal GSM number

Calling from iPod Touch to iPhone's Yes Life.

iPad2 available now in Malaysia!

 The long awaited iPad2 is now available in Malaysia! You can buy online and wait 1- 2 weeks for it with the incentive of Free engravings or line up in the store risking wasted hours to find out that it is sold out. Here is the store link : http://store.apple.com/my/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad/

Let's look at the prices... The iPad2 itself is the same price as today in US RM 1499 vs USD 499. But it is much cheaper compare to original iPad when it first launched. (Well, that is much to do with the conversion rate today)

However, the Smart Cover is extremely expensive here!! US is selling USD 39/USD 69 only! (Approx RM 120 / RM 210) ... Hmmm.... 

I paid slightly more for my iPad2 which was purchased during launch in US at the conversion rate of 3.4... No regrets, as early adopters have to pay a little premium. At least not as bad as those who paid close to RM 3000 to get it 2 weeks after US launch here...kekekeke

Samsung countersues Apple...

Just a few days ago, it was a hot news about Apple suing Samsung. Now, Samsung strikes back..

Samsung said in a statement Friday that Apple's iPhone and iPad infringe Samsung's 10 mobile technology patents and it called for Apple to stop infringing its technology and compensate the company.

Samsung said the suits, filed in South Korea, Japan and Germany, involved 10 alleged infringements of patents mainly involving power reduction during data transmission, 3G technology for reducing errors during data transmission, and wireless data communication technology.

Source :  http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/22/us-samsung-apple-idUSTRE73L0DG20110422


hmm... interesting.... 

Apple sues Samsung for 'copying' iPhones and iPad

Apple is suing its rival Samsung Electronics for allegedly copying the design of its iPad and iPhone.

It claims Samsung's Galaxy range of mobile phones and tablet "slavishly" copy the iPhone and iPad, according to court papers.
Apple's claims focus on Galaxy's design features, such as the look of its screen icons.
Galaxy products use Google's Android operating system, which directly competes with Apple's mobile software.
As well as being a competitor, Samsung supplies Apple with microchips that are used in some Apple products, such as the A4 and A5 processors, as well as memory chips used in MacBook Pro computers.
The lawsuit was filed on Friday and alleges Samsung violated Apple's patents and trademarks.
Apple spokeswoman Kristin Huguet said in a statement: "This kind of blatant copying is wrong."
Samsung was not immediately available for comment.


Patent battles
John Jackson, an analyst with CCS Insight, said Samsung is essentially Apple's only real tablet competitor at this stage.
Apple is one participant in a web of litigation among phone makers and software firms over who owns the patents used in smartphones.
Nokia has sued Apple, which in turn has sued handset maker HTC Corp.
Apple is bringing 16 claims against Samsung, including unjust enrichment, trademark infringement and 10 patent claims.
In March Apple sued HTC alleging patent infringement over the iPhone.
In October 2010, Apple sued Motorola, saying its smartphones use Apple's intellectual property.

Sources :
http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/apple-sues-samsung-over-for-copying-the-iphone-and-ipad/ 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13124753
http://mobilized.allthingsd.com/20110418/apple-files-patent-suit-against-samsung-over-galaxy-line-of-phones-and-tablets/

Apple iPad2 unbox and quick setup

iPad2 was made available in US a month ago  and since then, a few reviews have been made online. So, I will not touch much about the specs, battery life or iOS4.3. I will do an Un-boxing experience and my first impression of touching this device for the first time. Since it is not available in Malaysia yet and it never made any presence in the Apple Stores here or in Asia.

Why I was interested to get the iPad2? I posted this last month : http://jllovegadgets.blogspot.com/2011/03/new-ipad2.html

How was my first impression? Well, read on…  

DIY : local adapter plugs for Apple products (At almost no cost)

This is a simple DIY that can be used for all Apple Adapters.

I had a few Apple products along the way and it's adapter were mostly not 3-pin standard plugs. Obviously because I got them from China and US which comes with a 2-pin flat tongs. 

Previously for my iPod adapter (Bought it separately for my iPod Video 30G in China) I got the 3 pin convertor included along with 2 pin round tong and the China standard flat tongs. 

3 Pin convertor for Apple adapters

Since I just got my new Apple Toy last night and I wanted to quickly charge it... As it came from US, the plug will not fit in the wall. So, I borrowed a cable from my Sony PSP adapter, plug it in and it was DONE!

These are standard 2 pin cables for low voltage devices you can find around the house. Travel Iron, Water heater, Radio, Speakers... Or, if you buy it off shelf, it cost only < RM 5.00.

AND wait, that't more.

It also extends the cables, so you can plug it to the wall to charge your device while you play with it on the BED!!

Simple, Cheap, Fast DIY to safe you a trip to the store!! 

Countdown to iPad2, here at this site!

Hands on and Reviews on the new Apple iPad2, happening here in 1 weeks' time!
Stay Tuned... 

The new iPad2

33% thinner, 15% lighter, 9x the performance... with the same battery life of 10 hours!!! These were the point that caught my attention. I wasn't the fan of the first iPad (will explain more on this), however, after watching Steve Job launching the iPad2 (Youtube after the jump), I GOTTA HAVE ONE... (will explain too)