[HOW-TO] - Clean "Other" data in iTunes for my iPhone? A Simpler Method.

Suddenly my "Other" category storage bloated to 35GB. I am not sure how to clean this.

Here's a solution which I read from a Apple forum:

 to reduce the 'other' space I:

• performed a complete Backup (from iOS Device context menu) 
• performed a Restore (clicked Restore button on Summary tab) 
• after device is reset with latest iOS software, chose latest backup 

However, if you choose "Restore from backup" from the Device's context menu, you WILL introduce the corrupted 'other' from the backup, as you said.

Another solution which I found by myself without using the "Restore" method:

• Close all apps
• Reboot or Hard Reset (press home and power button)

This will clear the unnecessary "Other". Now I have freed about 33GB of unnecessary "Other" space.

[Received] - Everdock Duo from Fuz Designs

Shipped on Dec. 19, 2013 and received this afternoon Dec. 24, 2013. Very fast Fedex delivery!

[HOW-TO] - Jailbreak iOS 7 – 7.0.4 Jailbreak For iPhone 5s, 5c, 5, iPad, iPod touch [Windows / Mac] Using Evasi0n

Great news!

Team Evad3rs has just released untethered Evasi0n iOS 7 – 7.0.4 jailbreak for the latest iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices.

Available for both Windows and Mac users, Evasi0n iOS 7 jailbreak works on all iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models running iOS 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, 7.0.3 and 7.0.4.

This includes:

• iPhone 5s
• iPhone 5c
• iPhone 5
• iPhone 4S
• iPhone 4
• iPad 2
• iPad 3
• iPad 4
• iPad Air
• iPad mini
• iPad mini 2
• iPod touch 5

We will be back with full how-to tutorials. Those of you who want to jailbreak right away can do so by downloading Evasi0n from official website at Evasi0n.com or through the links given below.

Download Evasi0n for Windows
Download Evasi0n for Mac

[Source: Redmond Pie]

AirServer - Mirror Your iPhone, iPad on your Mac OS X.

This is an excellent way to mirror what's on your ipad or iphone to your Macbook.

Install WhatsApp On iPad And iPod touch Without Jailbreak

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[Purchased] - My Gadgets in 2013

2013 - My Gadgets Purchased
1 - Nexus 4
2 - LIMA
3 - Sony HDR PJ-430VE
4 - Nexus 7
5 - Leap Motion
6 - iPhone 5S
7 - iPad Air
8 - Withings Smart Body Analyzer

2013 - Gadget Accessories Purchased
1 - Powerbank Yoobao 5200 mAh
2 - Waterfield Gear Pouch
3 - Waterfield Portable Muzetto
4 - Poetic Borderline Bumper
5 - Panasonic QE-TM101-K Wireless Charger
6 - Dbrand cover for Nexus 4
7 - Ringke Fusion Cover for Nexus 4
8 - Power Qi Wireless Charger for Nexus 4
8 - PlugBug World from Twelvesouth
9 - Belkin AirCast Auto Handsfree
10 - Apogee MiC
11 - Logitech Wireless Presenter R400
12 - Sony ECM-AW3
13 - Everdock Duo

EverDock Update : iPhone 5S, 5C, 5, 4, iPad, iPad Mini, Android Dock

Latest update from FUZ Designs regarding my Everdock Duo purchase. Its expected to arrive before Christmas (24 Dec. 2013).

[Kickstarter Backer] - LIMA - The brain of your devices.

I have pledged for this Kickstarter project on 17th August 2013.
Expected arrival - April 2014 (That's a long time. Hope I don't forget).

Pledge Summary

AMOUNT PLEDGED

$79.00

REWARD

CLASSIC (second batch): You get one of the first Lima devices, in black. This device will retail for $150 after this Kickstarter campaign. ($10 shipping included)

ESTIMATED DELIVERY

Apr 2014 

[Purchased] - Everdock Duo (Gold) - Ordered Oct. 20, 2013

Subtotal  : $69.00 USD

Shipping  : $20.00 USD

Total     : $89.00 USD

The EverDock Duo is designed to support virtually any combination of smartphones and tablets. Accommodating lightning, 30-pin, and micro-USB connectors, the EverDock Duo works with smartphones and tablets from Apple, Samsung, HTC, Motorola, Nokia, LG, BlackBerry and others.

The EverDock Duo comes with two micro-USB cables, three cable adapters and a set of black, removable silicone protectors. The EverDock is compatible with Apple's Lightning and 30-pin cables.

Expected to deliver in December, 2013.

Click here --> Everdock Facebook

[Purchased] - iPad Air from Power Buy, Bangkok

Bought from Power Buy Central World, Bangkok on 19 Nov. 2013.

Simply can't wait when they will launch in Malaysia.

Samsung Chromebook

Managed to win a prize on the last Quiz - in fact the last person at WIF KL 2013.

Its a Samsung Chromebook sponsored by YES 4G!

As a power user, I don't think I will be using this as my main computer. It can't even install any apps. All are web browser apps from Google.

The idea is to save the data in the cloud. Its cheap and fast to boot up.

[Received] - Withings from USA

It took quite a long time to arrive but it finally did on Nov. 20, 2013.

[HOW-TO] - Update Manually Nexus 7 (2013) with Android 4.4 KitKat

If people decided not to wait for OTA. Copy the update zip to virtual sdcard, then boot to recovery (TWRP), choose Install, select the zip file, then swipe to install. Also, prior to reboot you need to install SuperSU 1.69 to preserve root and TWRP recovery.

[Purchased] - B1X Bumper Full Set for iPhone 5S

Purchased at Machines KLCC

Proce: RM 99.00

Color: Champagne Gold for my gold colored iPhone 5S.

Complete set with Screen Protector Front and Gear

[HOW-TO] - Install CyanogenMod The Easy Way Using CyanogenMod Installer (Now Available in the Play Store)

Here's a simple way to install CyanogenMod onto your device.
The article below is taken from here.

The vast majority of our readers are more than capable of manually unlocking, rooting, and installing a custom ROM. In fact, most of us here prefer doing things the old fashioned way. After all, the fun’s in the journey, not the destination. However, the same certainly cannot be said for the general population. With that in mind, the CyanogenMod team created the CyanogenMod Installer. This serves as the fastest and most streamlined way of installing CM onto your device, without much user effort required.

The installer comes in the form of two parts. The first is a phone client that is available on Google Play. The second is a connected desktop client that is installed on any computer running Windows Vista or later. Naturally, you also need to have a USB cable and have USB debugging enabled.

Importantly, root is not required to get started. Further, your bootloader doesn’t even have to be unlocked to use the desktop client. Rather, the installer unlocks and roots your device for you. There shouldn’t be any issues if you’re running a custom ROM either, as long as the installer can correctly identify your device.

Unfortunately, restoring back to stock is still a manual affair. That said, most users reading this will already be more than capable of running a Nandroid restore themselves. Finally, the CM Installer is currently compatible with the Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 4, Nexus 10,Galaxy S II, Galaxy S III, Galaxy S 4, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note II, HTC One, and various variants of the above devices.

If you’ve been looking for an easy way to get CyanogenMod onto your device, it doesn’t get any easier than the CM Installer. Make your way to their Play Store entry and Installer Wiki Entry to get started.

iPad Air Malaysia Release Date Nov. 22, 2013

A "little bird" told me yesterday that the telco will be selling the iPad Air within the next 1 or 2 weeks. I would expect the date would be Nov. 22, 2013.

Get ready guys!

Malaysian Telcos iPhone 5S Packages - Comparison Chart

[HOW-TO] - Turn Off Audible Notifications from New Email

If this is for your gmail account do the following:

• Open Gmail
• Hit the menu button and select settings
• Tap the account you want to turn notifications off for
• Tap on Ringtone & Vibrate ("Sound & vibrate" after Gmail updates")
• Tap on Ringtone and select Silent, then tap OK
• Hit the back button until it takes you back to your inbox. No more audible notifications

[HOW-TO] - Update and Install Android 4.4 KitKat on your Google Nexus 7 (2013)

Preparatory Steps

• Ensure that you have the original USB cable for your Nexus 7 (2013). However, a duplicate might also work
• Charge your device to at least 85% so it doesn’t turn off during the Android 4.4 installation
• Enable USB debugging on your Nexus 7 (2013) by going to Settings > Developer Options > USB debugging
• Make sure you have all the USB drivers installed on your computer to support your device
• After you’ve completed all the prepatory steps, make the following downloads

Downloads

• Download GApps zip file (do not unzip)
• Download Andorid 4.4 AOSP ROM for Nexus 7 (2013) zip file to your desktop (do not unzip this either)

Steps to Install Android 4.4 KitKat on Google Nexus 7 (2013) (CWM Recovery method)

Step 1 - After you’ve downloaded the above listed zip files, connect your computer to your  Nexus 7  and move both the zip files to your phone’s root storage (in plain sight, not in any folder)

Step 2 - Now disconnect your device and boot it into recovery mode by first turning it off and then on again by pressing Volume Up + Volume Down + Power buttons together

Step 3 - Now that you’re in CWM recovery, select Data Wipeout / Factory reset option and wipe the data. Next, select the Wipe Cache and then Dalvik cache from the Advanced Option

Step 4 - Now go back to the recovery menu and select the Install Zip from SD Card option. Now choose the Android 4.4 AOSP zip file and install it. After that completes, do the same for the GApps zip file and install it.

Step 5 - After that’s done, select the +++Go Back++++ option and click on Reboot system now 

Steps to Install Android 4.4 KitKat on Google Nexus 7 (2013) (TWRP Recovery method)

Step 1 - After you’ve downloaded the above listed zip files, connect your computer to your nexus 7 (2013) and move both the zip files to your phone’s root storage (in plain sight, not in any folder)

Step 2 - You may now disconnect your device and boot it into recovery mode by first turning it off and then on again by pressing Volume Up + Volume Down + Power buttons together

Step 3 - Now that you’re in CWM recovery, select Data Wipeout option and wipe the data. Next, select the Wipe Cache and then Dalvik cache from the Advanced Option

Step 4 - Now go back to the recovery menu and select the Install option. Now choose the Android 4.4 AOSP ROM zip file and install it. After that completes, do the same for the GApps zip file and install it.

Step 5 - After that’s done, go back to the recovery menu and click on Reboot 

You have now successfully updated your device to the latest Android 4.4 KitKat firmware. 

Source: Droidcave.

[Purchased] - iPhone 5S 64GB Gold

Managed to reserve the iPhone 5S 64GB Gold color from Celcom. Its lucky to have froends back in Celcom. I don't have to queue when they launch at midnight. 

I went straight from the office to pick up from Celcom Bluecube in Pavillion at 5.30pm.

Subscribe to the 12 months contract package on my 019-312xxxx number with the RM 98 package. See details at previous posting for the package.

My Goldilocks!

Celcom First Plan - Celcom Offers a New Package for iPhone 5S Subscribers (Oct. 30, 2013)

  

The Reading Experience Using ZITE on Nexus 7 (2013) and iPad Mini

Moves - Keeping Track of Your Health (iOS and Android)

[Ordered] - Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer Review

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Bought from eBay.
Price: USD 189 + USD 81.20 for shipping International.

The review seems to be a good product. And also I have purchased some Lifelogging apps and some of them  link to Withings app.

iPad Air and iPad Mini Retina will ship in 41 Countries on 1st November, 2013

Apple announced the iPad Air and iPad Mini retina will be ship on November 1, 2013.

Here’s the full country list for the iPad Air: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finalnd, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the US.

And guess what? Malaysia is not in the list!

Next Apple Device called "Air" - Combination of iPad Air and Macbook Air

With Apple's latest announcement of iPad Air, it seems that Apple is planning for a new product that might combined both the Macbook Air and the iPad Air. We have seen several products already in the market that can become a laptop and a tablet (keyboard plus touchscreen).

Below are the reasons why I am thinking Apple might release their upcoming product which can combine both capability:

1. Apple Launchpad - This feature has been there even before Mavericks but never being used extensively. Reason being, Launchpad is meant to be use just like the iOS device (iPad and iPhone) with a touch screen. 
2. What's after Mavericks 10.9? It could be the total revamp of Mac OS X that might be called Mac OS X 11.0. This is a big jump.
3. iPad Air - The name "Air" itself have already being given an indication that its the tablet version of "Macbook Air".
4. Power savings technology by Apple - great strides with their new way of power savings
5. Common 64-bit architecture.

What do you think? Does it make sense? Will it be available next year (2014) or 2015? Its unlikely to be 2014 since Mac OS X Mavericks 10.9 just being release this year. We would expect another two years before a total revamp Mac OS X will be announce.

Comparison Chart - iPad Air Vs Retina iPad mini 2 Vs iPad mini Vs iPad 2

Today, Apple has revealed two new iPads - iPad Air and the iPad Mini with Retina. below is chart comparison.

One very interesting thing about the chart, when you see each iPad side-by-side, is that now, the newer iPad mini is actually just as good as the flagship iPad Air.

Which iPad will you buy next?

The Official Price of iPhone 5S and 5C in Malaysia

Apple Store Malaysia revealed the price of iPhone 5A and 5C.

Shipping still unavailable. Expected to be available Nov. 1, 2013.

iPhone 5S

16 GB - RM 2,399

32 GB - RM 2,749

64 GB - RM 3,149

iPhone 4C

16 GB - RM 1,999

32 GB - RM 2,399

The difference between 5S and 5C is about RM 400.

Get rhe iPhone 5S if you want the latest or have the extra budget.

Apple OS X Mavericks Released Today for Free

Named after the surfing lovation in northern California, Mavericks, Apple's latest OS X 10.9 is available now for download through Apple's Mac App Store and will be free for this currently usinb Mointain Lion, Lion or Snow Leopard.

[Video] - Review of Waterfield Designs Staad Backpack

This looks like an awesome Backpack. Looks quite professional - ever wondered how to carry a backpack to a meeting room full of professionals? Sometimes I felt quite weird in carrying my leather backpack in an official function and wearing a suit. Maybe this kind of quality backpack gives a more professional look.
It comes in two sizes (USD 319 for a smaller one and USD 329 for a bigger one)
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iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S price in Malaysia.

I was trying to find and compare the prices of iPhone 5 from Malaysia Apple Online Store but couldn't find it anymore. Instead, I can only find the price of iPhone 4S 8GB model ONLY (RM 1499 with 24 hours expected delivery time). Weird, why it didn't display the latest iPhone 5 price.

The price of iPhone 5 by Senheng outlets are:

iPhone 5 16GB – RM2,199
iPhone 5 32GB – RM2,499
iPhone 5 64GB – RM2,799

And recently, Malaysian Wireless managed to get an insider information about the price of iPhone 5C and 5S. 

iPhone 5C (16GB) - RM1899

iPhone 5S (16GB) - RM2299
iPhone 5S (32GB) - RM2599
iPhone 5S (64GB) - RM2899

Maybe we just need to wait till Oct. 31 to get the actual prices. Normally Apple will sell their iPhones very much different from the previous models. It could be the same as the last ones. But Malaysians like any other Apple fans around the world will face the challenge to get their hands on the Gold color iPhone 5S since its shortage worldwide.

Oct. 18 Release Date for Android Kit Kat 4.4 - Everybody dance now

This new date comes from a post over at the official KitKat Google+ page, with a rather ambiguous and "hidden" “Everybody dance now” message.

This could be a reference to the hit single of the same title made by the American dance group C+C Music Factory. That song had a length of 4 minutes and 4 seconds (however the Youtube video is longer than that), the same double 4 of the upcoming Android version.

This song was released on October 18, 1990, which leads us to believe that Google has chosen Oct. 18 as the date to also make its own release of Android 4.4 Kit Kat.

What do you think? Can we dance now? Yeah....!!

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It's official! Apple's hosting an iPad unveiling extravaganza on October 22nd. 2013

• It's official! Apple's hosting an iPad unveiling extravaganza on October 22nd.

iPad Mini 2

• Here's what to expect from the new iPad Mini 2 
• A retina display. 
• 7.8-inch screen's resolution will double from 1024 × 768 on last year's model to 2048 x 1536
• 64-bit processor architecture. 
• A6X SoC currently used on the iPad 4. R
• Expect the new iPad mini to be available for pre-order on the Friday after the announcement, October 25th. 
• The official on-sale date should follow a week later on November 1st. 
• Expect the same pricing as the original iPad Mini: Wi-Fi models for $330 (16 GB), $430 (32 GB), and $530 (64 GB). 
• LTE models will likely cost $460, $560, and $660. 

 iPad 5

• The iPad 5 will retain its 9.7-inch retina display, 
• It'll have a narrower bezel, a lighter design, and an overall look resembling the iPad mini. 
• The overall width of the tablet will be 1.5 cm thinner
• An A7x processor 
• Expect a camera upgrade here as well. 
• As with the mini, pre-orders for the iPad 5 will likely begin October 25th with the tablet hitting stores on November 1st. 
• 16/32/64/128 GB Wi-Fi models should cost $500, $600, $700, and $800. 
• LTE models models should cost $640, $730, $830, and $930. 
• It's just as likely that Apple would want to keep Touch ID as an iPhone 5S exclusive.