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[How To] Enable Multitasking Gestures On iOS 4.3 Via Cydia App

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April 10, 2011
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Back when iOS 4.3 was still in beta, it was all about the new fancy multitouch gestures for switching between apps as well as returning to the home screen on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. The feature actually never found its way into the final release unless you use Xcode and turn your iDevice into developer hardware. This isn’t strictly true though. A new tweak is now available on the jailbreak store, Cydia, that will enabled the aforementioned multitouch gestures with the tap of a button.

According to the developer:

You will of course need to have a jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch to More >

[How To] Get Windows 8 Taskbar User Picture Tile In Windows 7

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April 8, 2011
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We recently reported about Microsoft’s Windows 8 OEM copy being leaked, it was only a matter of time before the Windows modding community started bringing as many Windows 8 features to Windows 7 as possible.

One of the features of the Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8 OS is the updated taskbar that features a small user picture tile in the notification area of the taskbar. The user picture tile displays which user is currently logged in, and gives quick access to Control Panel and User Account settings right from the taskbar.

Now thanks to TaskBar UserTile, Windows 7 users can get the More >

Apple To Release iOS 4.3.2 In Next Two Weeks; Jailbreakers Beware

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April 7, 2011
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Apple’s released of iOS 4.3.1 recently, and honestly it hasn’t been exactly smooth, with some annoying problems associated with the mobile operating system software for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

Cult of Mac notes that among the problems of iOS 4.3.1 are Wi-Fi issues for users of certain routers, “and a problem with the taking photographs on the iPad 2.”

A recent report from folks over at BGR suggests that Apple will be releasing iOS 4.3.2 in just two weeks. The new updates is said to include a few enhancements, address security issues, and it will also fix several bugs that have More >

Sn0wbreeze 2.5.1 Coming Soon; Offers Bug Fixes With Old Bootroms

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April 6, 2011
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There’s a lot going on in the iPhone jailbreak community, with the release of the untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1 via Sn0wbreeze, Redsn0w and PwnageTool. The developer behind Sn0wbreeze iH8sn0w recently posted on his twitter account that he will be releasing Sn0wbreeze 2.5.1 very soon.  The updated version sn0wbreeze 2.5.1 is expected to bring bug fixes etc and some other minor updates.

This is what he has tweeted on his Twitter account:

Sn0wbreeze for iOS 4.3.1 also supports Multitouch gestures. Remember do not accidentally update your baseband. You can use the option “Preserve More >

Ultrasn0w 1.3 Coming Soon; Will Offer Bug Fixes & Support New Basebands

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April 6, 2011
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MuscleNerd of iPhone Dev Team has confirmed that an updated version of Ultrasn0w unlock (version 1.3) will be released in the next few days. The new version will address signal bar issues on iOS 4.3.1 compatible iPhones, running on the old baseband.

MuscleNerd: The 4.3.1 issues (signal bars, etc) are fixed http://is.gd/OYktXf but need a few days to test all devices + FW (again: not a new unlock!)

However, as mentioned earlier, this release of Ultrasn0w wont be a new unlock for iPhones with newer basebands, instead, it will only fix the compatibility and signal bar issues on the

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Google’s Music Locker App For Android Leaked

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April 5, 2011
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According to a report from BusinessInsider, Google has accidentally leaked the upcoming version of their Cloud Music App for Android.

Tech From 10 was able to get the app after discovering that Google accidentally pushed a developer version of the next Android Market to their phone.

So on our Galaxy S Vibrant today we went to do a routine update of apps from the Android Market, only to discover that, for a completely unknown and frankly bizarre reason, our Android Market is now suddenly the test version we assume is loaded on Android developer’s devices.

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“Ultrasn0w Fixer” Patch Released; Unlocks iOS 4.3.1 iPhone 4, 3GS

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April 5, 2011
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As promised by the iPhone Dev Team and MuscleNerd, a new version of Ultrasn0w unlock has been released and is available to download. The new version support iOS 4.3.1, it is basically a patch fix and is developed by msft_guy and iH8sn0w (developer behind Sn0wbreeze). The previous version of Ultrasn0w was unable to unlock iPhone 4 and 3GS devices on iOS 4.3.1, but now you can use Ultrasn0w 4.3.1 fixer to unlock your device.

Remember the Ultrsn0w 4.3.1 unlock is compatible with devices running iOS 4.3.1 firmware only. It WILL NOT unlock higher basebands, but will continue to unlock the More >

Some Cydia Apps Not Yet Compatible With iOS 4.3.1; Jailbreakers Beware

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April 5, 2011
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The official untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.3.1 via Redsn0w 0.9.6RC9, Sn0wbreeze 2.5 and PwnageTool 4.3 was released yesterday, and people have already started re-installing and upgrading their iDevices and Cydia packages.

There are a number of reports from users who are noticing that a some of the popular apps and tweaks aren’t working properly. The list is short but growing, and anyone who relies on packages like Backgrounder or ActionMenu should probably consider holding off until updates are released.

The current (but not definite) blacklist for iOS

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T-Mobile Expands HSPA+ To 10 Additional Cities, Speed Boost On The Horizon

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April 5, 2011
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As you already know — there’s been a lot of talk about the AT&T and T-Mobile merger,but  T-Mobile is continuing the expansion of its 4G HSPA+ network, having added ten new cities, along with promising to double download speed caps in some major markets. The cities that have recently had T-Mobile 4G coverage activated include:

  • Ames, Iowa
  • Anderson, Indiana
  • Battle Creek/Benton Harbor/Jackson, Michigan
  • Fort Collins-Loveland, Colorado
  • Lawrence/Manhattan, Kansas
  • Springfield, Illinois
  • Wichita Falls, Texas

The major markets receiving the upgrade to 42Mbps HSPA+ (note: there are no 42Mbps HSPA+ More >

Apple Rumored To Hold A Second Event In June To Unveil iPhone 5

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April 5, 2011
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Korean news site ETNews.co.kr is reporting that Apple will release the iPhone 5 during the last week of June.

The site predicts that Apple will hold a special media event after WWDC featuring Steve Jobs himself at which the iPhone 5 will be unveiled.

iPhone 5, the next model of iPhone 4, will be released on the coming 4th week of June. In the midst of the iPhone 5 postponement rumors, Apple has confirmed that iPhone 5 will be released as planned and it will be released simultaneously in Korea through SK Telecom and KT.

According to media reports, unlike the iPhone 4 the next More >

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