Why I Don't Need the iPad 2...

• You might want to ask this question yourself - if I already have the first generation iPad, do I need to upgrade and get the new iPad 2 which is expected to be launch in March 2, 2011?
• Personally my answer would be a "NO".... Why?
• I can be proudly considered myself as one of the earliest iPad owner (bought it in April 15, 2010). The ways I use my iPad have changed in the early months. From the first month, second month and third month. I have Jailbroken it several times. Purchased several accessories for it including a wireless keyboard and the camera connection kit.
• But somehow, things have changed drastically when I bought the latest Macbook Air which arrived Nov. 4, 2010. The size, weight and power of MBA attracted me so much that I have used the MBA more often and less on my iPad.
• It seems that all the things which I did on my iPad can be done better on my MBA!! I rarely bring along my iPad to office since its proved not to be the best device for office work. My iPhone is sufficient to cater my iPad needs at office. At work and home, my MBA is my new "best friend".
• Thus, when rumors mentioned about the latest iPad 2 with its new specs,  somehow it didn't excite me (like it used to excite me every time Apple launch a new product). For an Apple Fanboy, its weird eh?
• However, let's see in March 2 when Apple reveal the iPad 2 and see whether if there is truly a new breakthrough technology. Apple fans are also quite disappointed with the recent release of Macbook Pros. Hope, Steve Jobs will not disappoint the fans again...

iOS 4.3 GM will also be launch together with iPad 2 on March 2, 2011

(Source: Photo)

• What's excite most Apple fans are not only because Apple will be releasing iPad 2, but they are anxiously waiting for iOS 4.3 to be release too.
• When iOS 4.3 is release, the  unlock for 2.10.04/3.10.01 will also be release by the Dev Team as promised.

2011 New Macbook Pro Launched Today - Feb. 24, 2011

• Apple silently launched the latest Macbook Pro today via its Online Store.
• All-new quad-core processors. Thunderbolt technology. The FaceTime HD camera. MacBook Pro has more than its share of innovations
• It brings quite a number of negative comments since some felt it's not a big breakthrough. Gizmodo published an article "Why the new MBPs are not for most People".
• As for me, I need a bigger screen but very light and have bigger SSD storage packaged in an affordable price.

• Engadget has posted a video displaying the speed of transferring data.

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iPad 2 Review - Hands On [HD] 17th of February 2011

[HOW-TO] - Removing Video Source from XBMC List (Apple TV 2)

Surprisingly the solution is very simple!

Select the Video source you want to delete, press and Hold "Menu" (which is equivalent to "C") if your Apple TV 2 Remote Control. a menu will appear for editing, removing, etc...

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[HOW-TO] - Watch .avi formated Videos in Apple TV 2

• At first I managed to install XBMC on my Jailbroken Apple TV 2 correctly.

• But I am unable to correctly install the Video sources.
• However, below is how I do it on my Macbook Air.

• You’ll need a jailbroken AppleTV and either the Boxee or XBMC apps. I prefer XBMC because I like its simpler and modern interface. Boxee is too bloated and I hardly use it.

• First, you’ll need to set up your Mac OS X (please go elsewhere for help on Windows; I’m a strict Mac user) to support SMB networking. To do so, launch your Mac OS X’s System Preferences -> Sharing -> (Tick) File Sharing -> Option -> (Tick) Share files and folder using SMB (Windows), and tick your user account followed by entering an access password of your choice. Congrats, you have enabled your Mac OS X’s SMB support!

• Next, you’ll tell OS X which folder or folders you want to allow Sharing, ie, give access to XBMC. Let’s share the “Downloads” folder where you are keeping your .avi/.wmv/.rmvb etc files. From the Finder, select the “Downloads” folder and right-click to select “Get Info”. In the pop-up Get Info window, tick the “Shared folder” check box under the “General” section, and you’re done.
• Repeat for any other folders you want to give XBMC access to. Although you can share an entire hard disk but I suggest you do not do that as both XBMC and Boxee will take seemingly forever to scan the huge contents! Just add individual Share points/folders for better management and privacy.
• To watch a .rmvb in the “Downloads” folder using XBMC, simply launch your AppleTV’s XBMC app from the “Launcher” menu and select “Videos” from the options. You should now see a list of folders except the “Downloads” folder because you haven’t added it.
• Let’s add it now; select Add Source -> Browse -> Windows network (SMB) [you'll probably need to scroll down to see it] -> WORKGROUP -> Your Mac -> Highlight the “Downloads” folder -> Confirm it by selecting “OK” [press the left "prev. track" button on the Remote]. Finally give it a nice name and save it. Done.
• Do note that when you enable a folder, you also enable every sub-folders within it. To exclude a sub-folder, “Get Info” on it and un-tick the “Shared folder” option for it.
• You can now select the newly added “Downloads” folder from the list, locate the .rmvb file and play it on your big screen TV!
• While watching any video, pressing and holding the “Play/Pause” button for a few seconds will drop down a Controller where you can control the video, make adjustments to its audio and video settings etc. Press “Menu” to dismiss it. You can also press the +/- buttons to adjust the volume, the left/right buttons to rewind/fast forward (press again to adjust the rate of change between 2X to 16X.)
• To exit XBMC, press “Menu” until you return to XBMC Home screen. Then press the left button to go down to the “Power” menu… and select “Exit” from the options.

Source: How to Watch non-MP4 videos in Apple TV

[HOW-TO] ; Install XBMC on AppleTV 2G (Working)

NOTE: I have tried the method below but it doesn't work. Thus, I tried this one and it works!


After you’ve done that, follow these steps.
1st Step: Open a terminal app as you’ll need to gain SSH access to your AppleTV.2nd Step: Type ssh root@apple-tv.local – if that doesn’t work for you, instead of typing apple-tv.local, replace it with your AppleTV’s IP address which can be found under Settings then Network on your AppleTV.

3rd Step: You’ll be asked for the password to your AppleTV next. By default, it is alpine. If you have changed it, enter the password you chose on your own instead. You may be asked if you’re sure you wish to continue, just type “yes”.

4th Step: Once you are at the root menu, type (or copy/paste) this: echo "deb http://mirrors.xbmc.org/apt/atv2 ./" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/xbmc.list and hit “enter”.
5th Step: Next type (or copy/paste) this: apt-get update and hit “enter”.

6th Step: A list of available apps will populate. Type (or copy/paste) this: apt-get install org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2 and hit “enter”.

7th Step: You’ll see the app begin to install and once it reaches 100%, you’re done. Your AppleTV should flash briefly and when the main menu pops back up, XBMC should be added.

Source:  How to install XBMC on AppleTV 2G [Jailbreak]

Unlock iPhone 4 - Ultrasn0w to release in Feb. 28

• As iPhone unlockers who are in touch with the latest news from the unlock world may be already aware, the iPhone Dev Team have announced that they will release the unlock for 2.10.04/3.10.01 only after iOS 4.3 is out.

New Macbooks Launched on Feb. 24, 2011....?

• According to this article, it looks like Apple is all set to launch its new Macbook next week on Feb. 24.
• Why? Perhaps because its Steve's 56th Birthday!

Sn0wbreeze 2.2 Untethered Jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1

Another untethered Jailbreak solution for iOS 4.2.1 has been released today. This time for the Windows user.

Source: Sn0wbreeze 2.2 (PwnageTool for Windows) for Creating iOS 4.2.1 Custom Firmware Available for Download

iPhone developer and hacker ih8sn0w has released Sn0wbreeze 2.2 (aka PwnageTool for Windows) for creating iOS 4.2.1 custom firmware files on Windows. Just like the recently released PwnageTool for Mac, Sn0wbreeze 2.2 also incorporates the kernel based GreenPois0n exploit for untethered 4.2.1 jailbreak.

The highlight feature of Sn0wbreeze 2.2 is the new “Baseband Preservation Mode”. This new mode enables current iPhone 4, 3GS and 3G users to preserve their baseband while upgrading to iOS 4.2.1 so that they can unlock using existing version of Ultrasn0w.

Also new in Sn0wbreeze 2.2 is the ability to play Pac-Man game to keep you busy while the custom IPSW is being built for your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, along with the ability to change boot logos, thanks to GreenPois0n RC5/6 exploit. Fix for iBooks is also included.

Supported devices:

• iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G
• iPod touch 4G, 3G, 2G
• iPad

Simply follow the instructions posted here (from Step 1 onwards; Spirit2Pwn is not needed; Select iOS 4.2.1 IPSW file instead of 4.1) to jailbreak the above mentioned devices on iOS 4.2.1 untethered using Sn0wbreeze 2.2.

Download Sn0wbreeze 2.2 for Windows Download iOS 4.2.1 for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch Download .NET Framework 3.5 (required to run Sn0wbreeze)

PwnageTool 4.2 to Jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 - Released!

• Finally Dev Team released the PwnageTool 4.2 to Jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 today.
• Use this tool to preserve the baseband for any future Unlock.

Source: What’s in a name?

Official Bittorent Releases
PwnageTool_4.2.dmg -> PwnageTool_4.2.dmg.6176918.TPB.torrent

Mirror sites:

http://public.stuff.hu/pwnagetool/PwnageTool_4.2.dmg

http://crzz.co/dl/PwnageTool_4.2.dmg

http://www.iphonews.eu/PwnageTool_4.2.dmg

http://www.yourdailyapple.net/downloads/PwnageTool_4.2.dmg

http://applerama.ru/pwnagetool_4.2.dmg

http://riccardomastellone.com/files/PwnageTool_4.2.dmg

http://up.iNeal.ME/PwnageTool_4.2.dmg

http://claytonbraasch.com/downloads/PwnageTool_4.2.dmg

http://www.zaone.ro/PwnageTool_4.2.dmg

http://maclovr.com/PwnageTool_4.2.dmg

http://cdn.nspwn.com/pwnagetool/PwnageTool_4.2.dmg

http://stantheripper.com/PwnageTool_4.2.dmg

http://ibloo.net/PwnageTool_4.2.dmg

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[HOW-TO]: Install XBMC on Apple TV 2

Source: How to install XBMC on Apple TV 2

Installing XBMC
Step 1 (accessing the Apple TV): in the Terminal application on your Mac, enter the following:
ssh root@AppleTV.local
or
$ ssh root@<your ATV2 IP adress>
if AppleTV.local doesn’t work (find your atv IP address in Settings ->General -> Network).
Use “alpine” as your password if you haven’t changed it already.

• If you named your Apple TV something other than “AppleTV” then you need to replace the text above.
• The first time you do this, it might take a few moments to establish a connection.

Step 2: Paste the following code into Terminal (line by line; hit Enter after each line)
$ echo “deb http://mirrors.xbmc.org/apt/atv2 ./” > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/xbmc.list
$ apt-get update
$ apt-get install org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2
After XBMC is successfully installed, Frontrow (ATV2 home screen) will restart and you will see XBMC in it.
Here is how to get XBMC if you have already installed aTV Flash or nitoTV:

• aTV Flash: download XBMC via Maintenance –> Manage Extras.


• nitoTV: install the latest nitoTV to auto-install XBMC

Installed Google Analytics on "My Gadget" Blog

Today I tried to install Google Analytics on this Blog.
Two things which I wanted to try:-
- Learning how to edit HTML
- Installed Adobe Dreamweaver CS5
- Monitoring Google Analytics.

Welcome to MacJournal!

Welcome

To get started, create a new entry by clicking on “New Entry” in the toolbar or choosing “New Entry” from the File menu. You can also drag files from the Finder in to the Sidebar or the Entries list to import them as an entry. Show the Inspector from the View menu to see settings for the current entry, journal, and document.

What's new in version 5?

• All new interface.


• Add any kind of content, not just text. Drag PDFs, QuickTime movies, images, and more into the Sidebar to create an entry with anything on your computer.


• Open more than one MacJournal document at a time and save them wherever you want, or just use the default document and never worry about saving.


• Create Smart Journals from searches you perform.


• Create aliases to entries that you can store in other journals.


• Assign each entry a rating, status, and priority, and sort any journal by those values.


• Record video from your iSight and attach it to any entry.


• Performance enhancements for working with large numbers of entries.


• Import from Journler

[HOW-TO] - Jailbreak Apple TV 2 (ATV2) Using GreenPois0n RC6

• •Finally the Jailbreak for Apple TV 2 has been release by the fantastic Chronic Dev Team! When the team release GreenPois0n RC5, it did not support Apple TV2. 
• Greenpois0n RC6 now available for both Windows & Mac machines that untethers Apple TV 2G jailbreak on iOS 4.2.1.

To be able to untether iOS 4.2.1 on Apple TV 2G, you have to follow the step by step guide posted here or here and you'll get Apple TV 2G untethered jailbroken on iOS 4.2.1. Download links of greenpois0n RC6 below:

Download Greenpois0n RC6 for Mac OS X
Download Greenpois0n RC6 for Windows
Download iOS 4.2.1 for Apple TV 2G

How To Jailbreak Apple TV2 iOS 4.2.1 With Greenpois0n:
Step 1:
Download Greenpois0n RC6 [Download]
Step 2:
Now move the GreenPoison downloaded file on your desktop and unzip it.
Step 3:
Launch the application by double-clicking greenpois0n icon

Step 4:
You will be prompted, if you want to jailbreak your Apple TV. Click Yes to continue.

Step 5:
Disconnect your Apple TV from the power and USB then click the Jailbreak button.

Step 6:
You will now be instructed to place your Apple TV 2G into DFU mode.

• Connect your Apple TV in to USB cable immediately.
• After 7 seconds connect the power adapter.
• Press and hold MENU and PLAY/PAUSE for 7 seconds
• Release both the buttons.

Step 7:
Once your device is successfully in DFU mode, jailbreaking process will begin.

Step 8: Once the jailbreak is complete, press the “Complete!” button. Wait 40 seconds as the ramdisk will take that much time for jailbreaking Apple TV2.
You have successfully jailbroken (untethered) Apple TV2 running the latest firmware – iOS 4.2.1


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iPhone 5 a.k.a. iPhone Nano

• Is this for real?
• It was speculated that iPhone 5 will be release this Summer (or June) 2011 with the groundbreaking iOS 5. However, not much information but here's some of the rumors:-
• Apple designed A5 processor which is 4 times faster than A4
• Voice recognition
• Global Skype support
• No contract to telcos
• Nano size (?)
• Knowing Apple, they will not launch a "shrink iPhone 4" which is not groundbreaking. Apple is a "Game Changing" Company. It will certainly make a big jump for any new products produced.
• But sometimes we do wonder what more can be incorporated into iPhone? There might a lot more of wish list probably - I would like Augmented reality and more ambient intelligence built-in.

Installed Blogger Widget on my Apple Dashboard

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first post.
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<i>italic</i>.

Unlock iPhone baseband 02.10.04, 03.10.01 & 04.10.0

Vincent, who happens to be the admin of TheiPhoneWiki, just confirmed that the unlock for all iPhone 4 basebands equal and above 02.10.04 is almost complete. It means that the upcoming version of Ultrasn0w will be able to unlock iPhone 4 baseband 02.10.04, 03.10.01 & 04.10.01.



UPDATE (FEB. 16, 2011) --> HOW TO PRESERVE YOUR BASEBAND.

Using Sn0wbreeze 2.2
Using PwnageTool 4.2

iPad 2 Specifications

Words have been buzzing around and people have been speculating the iPad 2 specifications which is expected to be release very soon:-

• Thinner
• Faster
• Lighter
• Front camera
• Bigger memory
• More powerful graphics processor
• Supports GSM and CDMA
• Initially available for AT&T and Verizon

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HOW-TO: Avoid FACETIME iPhone 4 Waiting for Activation Error

It was earlier reported that most owners who have problem with "Waiting Activation Error" either because the devices are new (as compared to others who bought much earlier) or they have updated the "Carrier" during the Restore or Upgrade firmware process.

I suspected its due to "Carrier Update" because I encountered this message earlier today when I attempted to upgrade my Firmware to 4.2.1 but I chose to ignore. However, it proved to be wise because when I tested Facetime - it works!

I heard some iphone owners (Celcom customers) who chose to upgrade their "Carrier" is unable to get their Facetime feature back.

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Jailbreak Apple TV 2 Using GreenPois0n RC5-2

Since the Release of GreenPois0n RC5-2 being release yesterday, Apple TV 2 owners have been asking whether this JB solution is able to Untethered Jailbreak their ATV2 devices?

It was reported HERE that the RC5-2 is not able to do that.

LATEST UPDATE (Feb. 13, 2011):

Chronic Dev Team just release the latest RC6 that supports Jailbreak Apple TV 2.

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GreenPois0n Jailbreak - Error Messages

I tried to Jailbreak my iPad 4.2.1 using the method below but found some errors on my iPad screen..
Anyone have this same problem?

unsuccessful in jailbreaking using Greenpois0n due to the following errors that present on the iPhone. 
Unable to find gBdevList
Unable to find fs_mount
Unable to find fs_unmount
Unable to find fs_load_file


Updated:


Somehow, some people are able to Jailbreak it.

HOW TO: Untether iOS 4.2.1 Jailbreak!

Follow the below guide for step by step instructions to convert your tethered jailbreak to untethered jailbreak on iOS 4.2.1:

STEP 1: Your device must be on iOS 4.2.1, then download GreenPois0n RC5 for Mac OS X from here. [Mirror 1, Mirror 2]

STEP 2: Launch GreenPois0n RC5 then connect your iPhone into your Mac via USB and click on Jailbreak as shown below:

STEP 3: Follow the instructions shown on the screen to enter DFU mode:

STEP 4: Once jailbroken, you'll get Cydia installed on your iOS device and you won't need to use Just tethered boot right now option anymore.

Source: Covering Web

HOW TO: Untethered Jailbreak Using GreenPois0n RC5 for iOS 4.2.1

Greenpois0n 1.0 RC5 ***

Description of the software:

  greenpois0n will Jailbreak your iDevice.

Supported iDevices:

  - iPod Touch 2G (all bootroms)

  - iPod Touch 3G

  - iPod Touch 4G

  - iPad 1G

  - iPhone 3Gs (all bootroms)

  - iPhone 4

  - iPhone 4 Verizon (_not_tested_)

  - AppleTV 2

Requirements (check this !)

  - A supported device (see above)

  - The device should run iOS 4.2.1. Please check on the device in the Settings -> General -> About page.

    If your device is running an older version, please upgrade iOS first using iTunes.

    *** If you want to SIM Unlock, preserve your baseband using TinyUmbrella ¬®***

  - at least MacOSX 10.5

Notes (checks this also !)

  - If your device is jailbroken with iPhone Dev Team's Monte, please restore to fresh 4.2.1. first

  - If Cydia doesn't show up after Loader, you may need to reboot the device

  -This version of greenpois0n doesn't include a patched activation system. You'll need to activate your device using iTunes

  - WE DO NOT SUPPORT PIRACY !

Instructions

  1.     Plug the device to your computer using the USB cable

  2.     Quit iTunes if it shows up

  3.     Start greenpois0n.app

  4.     Follow instructions

  5.     The device will boot a 1st time with verbose text on screen. This operation will install the jailbreak on the device.

  6.     The device will reboot normally

  7.     Start the Loader application (green icon on the SpringBoard), and follow instructions to install Cydia

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