SpringFlash: First iPhone 4 Only Cydia App

July 31, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

BigBoss has announced the first iPhone 4 only Cydia app called SpringFlash.

Since the jailbreak is due very soon, I have created SpringFlash, the first iPhone 4 only Cydia app. SpringFlash is a springboard activator based LED flashlight for your iPhone 4. In short, you can have a touch of a button for a bright LED flashlight without hassling with unlocking your iPhone, closing your app, or even turning on your screen. Read more…

Video: New Web-Based App Store For i-Devices

July 31, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

While there are many different third party iPhone and iPod Touch App Stores like Cydia around, but you have to be jailbroken, which even though has gone 100% legal isn’t something everyone will do. OpenAppMkt is a new web-based third-party app store for all iOS based devices which consists of apps, completely written in HTML format. OpenAppMkt runs in browser and installation of apps simply require a simple tap on: “add to home” button.

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Modded 3.1.3 Firmware To Replicate iOS 4 On iPhone 3G

July 31, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

About 2 months ago we told you about whited00r, a project that brings custom jailbreaking tools, which we can use to create custom 3.1.3 firmwares that will replicate iOS 4. The initial idea was to create a 3.1.3 FW that replicates iOS 4 for iPhone 2G And iPod Touch 1G  because Apple stopped updating those devices.

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Notified: Notifications The Way Apple Should Have Made Them

July 31, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

notified Notified: Notifications The Way Apple Should Have Made Them

New day, new app in Cydia: Notified. Notified app adds an Android like notification system to your iPhone, but in true Apple style:

  • Logs notifications allowing for offline viewing
  • Support for several notification types
  • Bookmarking, to keep important notifications
  • Beautifully designed and coded

You can find Notified for free in Cydia, via ModMyi repo….

NOTE: It seems that a pro version will be released soon that will cost $2.99 , and an iPad version as well.

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iPhone 4 Being Used To Make Porn?

July 29, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

This one might hurt El Jobso more than Antennagate!  According to the AP,

When Apple Inc. launched the iPhone 4 and its FaceTime videoconference feature, it didn’t take long for adult-entertainment companies to develop video-sex chat services and start hiring workers through Craigslist. Read more…

Asphalt 5 Updated for iPhone 4 With Gyroscope Support

July 29, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

Asphalt 5 has been updated to add support for the iPhone 4 gyroscope, retina display, and iOS 4 software.

Get in, start up and punch it in the fastest dream cars ever created by some of the most prestigious manufacturers in the world. Everything you’ve ever dreamed of doing behind the wheel is here on your iPhone/iPod Touch. Stop dreaming and get in! Read more…

BestBuy Offering Free invisibleShield 4Fix To iPhone 4 Owners

July 28, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

To everyone that hasn’t read about this yet, Bestbuy is giving away a free invisibleShield 4Fix to iphone 4 owners who purchased their iphone 4′s at Bestbuy. Earlier reports were stating free shields for all iphone 4 owners but that was false. It still wouldn’t hurt going to your local Bestbuy and telling them you bought your iphone 4 there even if you didn’t. If they ask for proof, your only human and lost the receipt.

Apple Looking Into Poor iOS 4 Performance On iPhone 3G

July 28, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple is “looking into” reports of iOS 4′s poor performance on the iPhone 3G. Many iPhone 3G users have noted generally slow performance and glitches after installing iOS 4 that have rendered their devices nearly unusable. An Apple spokesperson told the Journal that Apple is aware of the reports and investigating solutions. Read more…

Bell Launches New $30 6GB iPhone Data Plan W/iPad Sharing Option

July 28, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

Bell Canada has announced a new iPhone data plan just prior to the release of the iPhone 4. The plan offers customers 6GB for $30/month. It also has a $10 iPad sharing option which lets you share your data between the two devices.

Customers will have until September 30th to signup. Bell also notes that tethering is allowed and unlimited Wi-Fi at Starbucks is included (although everyone gets this now).

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iOS 4.1 Beta 2 fixes iPhone 4 proximity sensor?

July 27, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

It’s known that some iPhone 4 users are experiencing issues with its proximity sensor, including myself. People find themselves inadvertently ending and muting calls, punching in keys, and sending FaceTime requests. Jobs and company promised a fix to this, and it seems iOS 4.1 might just be the magical savior of the proximity sensor. This is based on non-scientific tests on two iPhone 4s as well as reader submissions.

[9to5mac]