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Theme Sense 4 CM9/AOKP (Rs 64)

For all those android users using a CyanogenMod 9 or AOKP ROM (Oh yes, we know), who want their phones to run HTC’s beautiful Sense 4.0 UI, here comes the app that you’d been waiting for! This theme from BlackDub imitates the new streamlined and functional interface to perfection. A must have for spicing up your phone.

The HTC Sense UI 4.0

JetAudio Basic (Free)

This is an app worthy of replacing the default music player on your Android Smartphones.

It comes with 32 equalizer presets that will provide a wide array of listening experience.
For those who would like to customize their own sound experience, it also allows 10 bands graphic equalizer and other advanced playback functions including playback speed control, crossfading, AGC and much more. It’s available for free on the Play Store.

There are multiple Presets and equalizer options.

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SkyDrive (Free)

It comes as a shock, but Microsoft online storage service has been available for iOS users. The latest release adds a couple of new features such as support for Retina displays on the new share of apple devices. Features such as the option to upload multiple pictures and videos, sharing of these files via e-mail or web link help it to be the app of the week. The SkyDrive app also lets the user open files uploaded to SkyDrive using other iOS apps. So, if you fancy additional-based cloud storage, head to the iTunes store for the latest version.

Music Unlimited (Free Trial + subscription)

Yet another music streaming service, but this time, from Sony. It’s biggest advantage is that it is offered across a ton of Sony hardware-Android, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, and Sony TVs and Blu-ray players. It also boasts music from all the major labels, not just Sony’s own music division. If you’re interested, you can get a free 30-day trial.

The interface is smooth and flowing.

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WizTiles

This app makes it into the list because it brings the much needed option of customizing your home screen. You can choose from images and other themes to make your home screen more lively. It is available for download in the Windows Market Place.

Just the app many of us were waiting for!

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June 5, 2012
Newest version of ultrasn0w 1.2.7 out, unlocks all iPhone 3Gs and 4 on iOS 5.1.1

Still own an iPhone 4 or a 3Gs, and need an unlock for your device? You are in luck! The dev-team has just released the latest version of Ultrasn0w i.e. 1.2.7 which will unlock all iPhone 4s on baseband 01.59.00, while the older 3G / 3GS units on 04.26.08, 05.11.07, 05.12.01, 05.13.04 or 06.15.00. Also a new version of RedSn0w (0.9.12b1) for both Windows and Mac, was released.

[Dev-Team Blog]

June 5, 2012
Absinthe 2.0 Jailbreaks nearly 1 Million iOS Devices over the Weekend.

The new Jailbreak called Absinthe 2.0 for all iOS devices running 5.1.1 has been a huge hit. Its simple and easy to use jailbreak method has been the biggest possible reason behind nearly one million devices being jailbroken over the weekend.

The exact number as tweeted by the Jailbreaking team is 973,086 iOS devices in a single weekend, out of which 211,401 were the new third Gen iPads. (two were ours!)

If you want your device jailbroken, you can still do it before Apple closes the window with the next update.

[VIA]

[Chronic Dev Team]

May 29, 2012
Absinthe 2.0 arrives with less fanfare, jailbreaks all in one click , except iPad 2 35nm

Absinthe 2.0 has been released, this tool developed by the “Jailbreak Dream Team” (Chronic-Dev and iPhone Dev), and will support all iPhone and iPad versions, with the exception of iPad2,4.

The jailbreak tool can also be installed on iPod3,1 and 4,1 models. Assuming your iOS device is up and running with firmware 5.1.1 , you can download the latest tool for Mac or PC from the links below.

Let us know if you want a quick tutorial video, in the comments section below.

[greenpois0n]

May 26, 2012
Facebook Pages Manager gets soft launch in select iOS App Stores

If you are a Page owner, you will know the importance of stats, then the new app from Facebook on the Apple iOS AppStore might just be what you need. If you live in Australia, New Zealand or Ireland, or have an account in any of those countries, you can download the app which was secretly launched yesterday.

Page Manager app lets administrators keep an eye on page-specific notifications and Page Insights, including likes, reach etc. The app is currently only iOS specific, and we are unaware when the app will be fully launch.

[iTunes Store]

May 18, 2012
Apple will remove Google maps for own maps app in iOS 6

After its acquisition of a number of Map making companies, Apple may be working on a Google Map rival app for iOS. According to 9to5Mac the new maps will be based on technologies from Placebase, C3 Technologies and Poly9. Including an amazing 3D maps mode acquired from C3. The app is set to be released next mont at the WWDC when apple will also announce the next iOS 6.

[9to5Mac]

May 12, 2012
iOS 5.1 gets untethered Jailbreak, even on the new iPad – Release Unknown

iOS Hacker pod2g has released a video of an untethered jailbreak for all Apple iOS devices including the new iPad. The video shows a jailbroken iPad 3 that manages to stay that way even after a reboot. pod2g has yet to announce a public release of this crack, or even if he intends to. Check out the video, but don’t hold your breath for too long.

[@pod2g (Twitter)]

May 11, 2012
Netgear updated Genie app will convert any printer into an AirPrint Printer (PR)

Always wanted to use your iPad to print report and what not? The new updated Netgear Genie App allows you to do just that. Available for both Mac and PC the app while running on the Computer will convert any attached printer into an AirPrint Printer.

You will need to let the App run in the background, but its definitely better then dropping a large sum of money for those Apple certified ones.

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NETGEAR GENIE APP MAKES ANY PRINTER AIRPRINT-COMPATIBLE

New Upgrade to NETGEAR Genie App enables iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch Users to Print to Any Printer

SAN JOSE, Calif. – May 7, 2012 – NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced the release of a new NETGEAR Genie® App upgrade that enables printing from an Apple® iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® to any networked or USB printer. With the NETGEAR Genie App upgrade, iOS device users are no longer restricted to a narrow range of AirPrint-compatible printers. The NETGEAR Genie App upgrade dramatically overcomes previous AirPrint compatibility limitations to give users the freedom to print to any USB or networked printer.

The NETGEAR Genie, available for PCs and MACs, provides a home network dashboard that enables consumers to monitor, connect, and control their home networks and also diagnose and automatically fix network connectivity issues. Now, with this upgrade, the NETGEAR Genie App also renders any printer AirPrint-compatible, whether connected wirelessly to the home network, USB-connected to a PC, or connected through a USB port to a NETGEAR ReadySHARE® print-capable router. While a PC or a Mac is on, the NETGEAR Genie App enables printing from iPad, iPhone and iPod touch devices on the same network.

“Before today to print from an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch the user needs to buy a new AirPrint-compatible printer,” said Sandeep Harpalani, senior product line manager at NETGEAR. “Now, with the NETGEAR Genie App upgrade, you can simply print to your current printer at home from your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch as you do from your PC and MAC.”

Pricing and Availability
The Windows OS and Mac OS NETGEAR Genie App upgrade is now available for download at no charge on netgear.com/genie. NETGEAR Genie is also available to download for iPad, iPhone, Android Smartphones and tablets from the Apple store and Google Play store.

More Information
To learn more about the NETGEAR Genie App, please visit www.netgear.com/genie.

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May 9, 2012
Facebook iPhone messenger to get Video Chat, plus new version for iPad

According to various sources, the new upcoming Facebook iPhone messenger will have inbuilt Skype/video chat integration, to allow you to video chat with online Facebook friends. What’s more interesting is the fact that the company is supposedly working on a dedicated app for the iPad, since they have got huge back-appeal for the sloppy in-built chat in the iPad app.

[9to5Mac]

May 3, 2012
The new Apple iPad 3 Launches in India – Less fanfare and stocks – starting 30,500/-
Apple has officially launched the new iPad in India, with the usual no nonsense campaign the iPads were in low stock throughout the Apple retail stores and most people weren’t even aware of the availability.

Since we already got our iPad before hand you can check out the Unboxing video above and stay tuned for a full review.

As far as the price list in concerned:

iPad Wi-Fi only
- 16GB – 30,500
- 32GB – 36,500
- 64GB – 42,500
iPad Wi-Fi + 4G
- 16GB – 38,900
- 32GB –44,900
- 64GB –50,900
April 28, 2012
Apple Q2 Earnings show net profit of $11.6 billion, $39.2 billion in revenue

Talk about big bucks, while companies stubble to hit the million mark, Apple continues to show good results Quarter over Quarter. The new numbers rank in at US $ 39.2 Billion in Revenue for the company , with upwards of 30 million iPhones sold and 12 million iPads sold.

The new $12.30 earnings per share, compared to an estimated $10.04 earnings per share – adds up to $39.2 billion in revenue and $11.6 billion in profit. The iPhone sales show an 88% growth from the previous years quarter and the iPad sales show a whopping 151% increase over the last years same quarter.

Apple also sold over 4 million Mac units, making it a 7 % increase, with the same quarter last year.

We’re thrilled with sales of over 35 million iPhones and almost 12 million iPads in the March quarter. The new iPad is off to a great start, and across the year you’re going to see a lot more of the kind of innovation that only Apple can deliver.”

-Tim Cook , CEO Apple

In a comparison with the last 2 years, Apple’s profits ar double compared to Q2 2011, and Four times compared to Q2 2010.

[Apple]

April 25, 2012
Apple Patent Hints at Face Unlock for iOS devices, iPhone, iPad and iPod.

Apple is still at the face unlock for iOS devices, according to their new patent entitled “Electronic Device Operation Adjustment Based on Face Detection.” It describes using a forward facing camera on a device to recognize individual users and also track the orientation of their face with respect to the device.

The process would involve the device to initiate a scan and detect a specific user’s face, and then unlock the device after the person has been recognized. Failing the recognition the alternative option would be to enter a code to prevent total lockout.

“If the detected human face is recognized… an operation of the (device) can be modified based upon the recognized human face,” the application reads. “The modification can include executing a pre-defined set of operations such as opening email, opening text messages, and so forth.”

“The facial data can be used to determine an orientation of the human face relative to the orientation of the presented visual content,” the filing reads. “In other words, the electronic device can determine if the orientation of the presented visual content, is substantially the same, or different, than the orientation of the human face.”

[Appleinsider]

April 9, 2012
Angry Birds Space Makes a hit on all platforms, especially on Samsung Galaxy Phones

Ever thought gaming would get you so far? The new game called Angry Birds Space, by popular mobile gaming company “Rovio”, makers of the original “Angry Birds” , has taken the gaming industry by storm.

The Game since its release on the 22nd of March has been downloaded millions of times on iOS, Android and even the Mac app store. This is also the first ever game to be officially announced by NASA astronauts check the video below.

Samsung has also introduced a new bird called “Lazer Bird” which resembles the character of Galaxy Note. The Lazer Bird is equipped with some totally new special powers that allow it to divert its angle of trajectory to take aim at hidden pigs, video below.

The “Danger Zone,” which is a pack of 30 levels exclusive to Samsung Galaxy phones is an additional feature for the proud owners of Galaxy devices.

You can download the Game by clicking the button :

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Expect a full video review of the game really soon.

March 28, 2012
People : “the New iPad is overheating” , Apple : ” Don’t worry about it”!

New iPad owners on the MacRumors forums and Apple’s own support community complain that the iPad’s lower left corner is getting warm during extended use. As usual with all new Apple products things tend to go out of hand. So without wasting any time on the matter Apple has issued a statement on the matter.

The new iPad delivers a stunning Retina display, A5X chip, support for 4G LTE plus 10 hours of battery life, all while operating well within our thermal specifications. If customers have any concerns they should contact AppleCare.”

-Apple

Seems fair enough!

March 21, 2012
Instagram readies Android app as it hits 27 Million Users

Instagram has now 27 Million users and they are quite happy about it. According to founder Kevin Systrom at South by Southwest the company is developing the app and will be launching it very soon. Speaking about the excitement of the concept he said

They’re not excited about it because it makes your photos look beautiful, They’re excited because it networks people across the world and it’s the single fastest growing thing in mobile period.

March 12, 2012