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GreenPois0n for iOS 4.2.1 Jailbreak Release Sooner Than You Think!

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:30:00 +0000

Great news from the Chronic Dev Team where Joshua Hill their iPhone developer publicly announce that he's working on a release for the 4.2.1 GreenPois0n jailbreak. That of course after he finished adding the new sandbox patches.

Taken from his recent tweets this release of GreenPois0n though will probably be a tethered jailbreak, just like the recent release of Redsn0w 0.9.6b6. So the jailbreak will only probably applies to the new devices like: iPhone 3GS (new bootrom), iPhone 4, iPad, iPod touch 2G (MC Model), iPod touch 3G and the iPod touch 4G. Older devices like iPhone 3GS (old bootrom), iPhone 3G and iPod touch 2G (Non-MC Model) can be jailbroken-untethered right now using tools such as Redsn0w 0.9.6b6. For untethered jailbreak, you will have to use Redsn0w 0.9.7 which requires you to have SHSH blobs of iOS 4.2b3 saved. For newly bought devices that never been jailbreak before, you will have to wait for Comex’s untethered jailbreak tool which is probably released after the next version of the firmware released by Apple.

Facebook "Most Searched" again for 2nd Consecutive Time

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:54:00 +0000

According to Experian Hitwise, Facebook again overcame Google as the most searched in the US in 2010 beating the likes of youtube, craiglist, google and yahoo. Though facebook is the most searched, he combination of Google properties accounted for 9.85 percent of all U.S. visits. Facebook properties accounted for 8.93 percent, and Yahoo! properties accounted for 8.12 percent, makes google still the most popular website.

Facebook was the top-visited Website for the first time and accounted for 8.93 percent of all U.S. visits between January and November 2010. Google.com ranked second with 7.19 percent of visits, followed by Yahoo! Mail (3.52 percent), Yahoo! (3.30 percent) and YouTube (2.65 percent).

The combination of Google properties accounted for 9.85 percent of all U.S. visits. Facebook properties accounted for 8.93 percent, and Yahoo! properties accounted for 8.12 percent. The top 10 Websites accounted for 33 percent of all U.S. visits between January and November 2010, an increase of 12 percent versus 2009.

As for other popular search term includes:

Personality - top 5 people searches
1. Kim Kardashian
2. Oprah
3. Rush Limbaugh
4. Miley Cyrus
5. Glenn Beck
Movie Titles - top 5 searches from within Movies category:
1. Star Wars
2. Paranormal Activity 2
3. Avatar
4. Transformers 3
5. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow
Music - top 5 searched for artists/bands:
1. Lady Gaga
2. Justin Beiber
3. Eminem
4. Taylor Swift
5. Michael Jackson
Branded Destinations top 5 search terms:
1. Disney World
2. Disneyland
3. Six Flags
4. Universal Studios Orlando
5. Great Wolf Lodg
Top TV show searches from Television category
1. Dancing with the Stars
2. American Idol
3. Young and the Restless
The top generic search term was "hulu" within Television category
Sports - the top searched for athlete was Tiger Woods and the top sports team was the Dallas Cowboys from within the Sports category.
News and Media - the top searched for person was Bret Michaels followed by Tiger Woods and Sandra Bullock within the News and Media category in 2010.
Real Estate - the search terms "houses for rent" and "homes for rent", combined topped the combined searches for "houses for sale" and "homes for sale" in 2010 within the Real Estate category.

Realtor.com was the top search term overall for Real Estate category.

Employment - Indeed accounted for 2.47 percent of all searches in the US among the top 50 terms for the Employment category in 2010 when combining common search terms - e.g., indeed and indeed.com.

Come 2011..will facebook keep it's crown or can we expect another 'out-of-nowhere' viral thing to come and put facebook aside? We'll see...anyway Happy New Year to all my readers out there and may 2011 brings the best in you! Peace Out 2010!

Inventing My Own iPad Application for Maxis

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 07:57:00 +0000

Finally, the eagle has landed!..Maxis iPads are now available through Maxis throughout Malaysia. Get yourself in line and grab it today! Talk about iPad, i have a brilliant idea for an iPad application.

Sample 'MyTRAINFO' Preview

Recently, our beloved Prime Minister has announced the long awaited plan to expand the public transportation to the masses by launching the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) from Sungai Buloh all the way to Kajang which includes my parents home in Balakong..wehuuu!!...anyway..that's a very long train line from Sungai Buloh to Kajang..So let's say you traveled from Sungai Buloh to say Cheras and you just had to finish this addictive game in your iPad 3G and you can't simply let your eyes slip away from it..after a few minutes or so you thought! you raise up you head and you realized that you've missed your stop or interchange? (and you started cursing in your heart and blamed the announcer that he speaks too slow you didn't hear it)...then you wished that somebody could have told you that your station is nearing and you need to get ready to get off! That's my idea for an iPad 3G application. An application specially tailored for our current and future train public systems . View below why i think it will be a brilliant application. Though i need to remind you that this might only work (the GPS tracking) on iPad 3G since only iPad 3G that has a GPS built in. I call it "MyTRAINFO"

Suggested Functions:

To have a complete and up to date rail information.
To have LIVE info on the service availability of each of the available train lines (Delay, Closed, etc)
To have a travel cost and time calculator that will enable the user to estimate the cost and time taken to travel from point A to B, and also provide alternative route based on time,cost, accessibilities.
Main function: To alert the user that their destination is nearing REAL TIME. This can be done by geotagging each of the stations using GPS.
Provide info on what's available and interesting around the station area (Tourist information, event information, facilities) This information can be added by the app users or also advertisers.
To provide the users on the nearest station around them (Augmented Reality style if possible). Also it would be superb if we can also do a search based on which area we wanted to go or what landmarks around it.


Station Selector Sample

Sample Notification Popup

For those interested with the 3G data plan for iPad from Maxis, the packages available are as follow:

iPad Prepaid Plans

iPad Postpaid Plans

Pull-to-refresh came to Safari

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 15:47:00 +0000

I've used the pull-to-refresh mail before and loved it..and it's still mind boggling to me as to why Apple didn't include this basic feature in their IOS..and today BigBoss repository came out with another pull-to-refresh feature and this time it came to Safari. It's available in Cydia for FREE and you must have mobilesubstrate in order to use one (I believe those who jailbreaked their iPhone should already have one). So install it, respring and give it a spin!

News! Redsn0w Untethered Jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1 Will Be Released On Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 15:29:00 +0000

Over the Christmas weekend we’ll be releasing a version of redsn0w that implements the “backup plan” to the 4.2.1 untethered jailbreak. We’re seeking your help to test this redsn0w and find any bugs before we do a general release!
(If you have an iPhone 3G, or an old-bootrom ipt2g or iPhone 3GS, you already have an untethered jailbreak! Just use the latest public redsn0w.)
To keep things manageable, this will be a Mac-only test program. We also request that any volunteers *NOT* need the ultrasn0w unlock (in case things go very wrong).
Right now, the “backup plan” requires that you have the 4.2b3 IPSW on your Mac, and that Cydia has your 4.2b3 SHSH hashes. Please don’t pirate that 4.2b3 IPSW! (We’re also working on a way that this technique might apply to all those with 4.1 IPSWs, but that’s not the first goal right now.)

Redsn0w untethered JB will be released for IOS 4.2.1 but testers will be needed according to MuscleNerd from the iPhone Dev-Team. This has come from the news that Comex's version of the Jailbreak has been delayed for some reason. I'm not so sure about the quality of the temporary solution from the iPhone Dev-Team but for sure I'll not jump straight on it as soon as it is released as I'm pretty happy with what 4.1 has to offer right now. I do believe that the Dev-Team will not rush things out before testing out properly the jailbreak. So let the waiting game begins..the solutions will probably be released in this one or two days..

Etch A Sketch Case for Iphone 4 & Ipad..Superb!

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 04:11:00 +0000

I stumbled upon this super cool case by www.getaheadcase.com It surely brings back old memories of my old etch a sketch mechanical drawing toy..It also comes in 3G/3GS. Licensed by the original makers of the Etch A Sketch ™ getahead team comes up with this tough and durable cases and also maintaining the retro feels of it.

Gadgets for you DSLR

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:07:00 +0000

Nikon D7000

I've never owned a DSLR except for my trusty Canon S95. My father have one (D90) and I've really come to like DSLR and been playing around with it whenever I have an opportunity. It's definitely in my 'WANTED' list for sure and probably I'll be targeting to get myself a Nikon D7000 DSLR in the near future *pray*. Well, for now I'm just going to share to all of you some cool gadgets to go along with your DSLR. HERE

News: Apple Ipad Officially Launched in Malaysia

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:57:00 +0000

The eagles has finally landed...it took them a while (as usual) for apple Ipad to be launched here and now you can find it in any of the Apple premium resellers like epic, Machines and also Harvey Norman. Prices for the iPad with Wi-Fi is RM1,549 ($499) for the 16 GB version, RM 1,849 ($599) for the 32GB version and RM 2,149($699) for the 64GB version.

For those savvy enough to use it elsewhere from any existing Wi-Fi hotspot, the '3G' version (3G & Wi-Fi) is also available retailing at RM 1,999($629) for the 16GB, a RM2,299($729) for the 32GB, and RM2,599($829) for the 64GB version.

For 3G data plan, Maxis has recently launched their dedicated Ipad plan. Head to Maxis website now!

For the list of places that you can get your hands on the Ipad in Malaysia click Here

I found sexiness in Mophie's latest juice pack plus™ for iPhone 4

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 07:31:00 +0000

Image sourced from www.mophie.com

WOW! i was totally in love in the new juice pack from Mophie when i saw them in their website. I loved the simplistic design and gosh the colors are also nice!..With the super awesome retina display i literally clings to my iphone 4 all the time and this juice pack will really come handy at critical times..at $99.95 it'll give you and extra 2,000mAh, Up to 8 additional hours talk time on 3G; 16 hours 2G,up to 7 additional hours internet on 3G; 11 hours WiFi, up to 44 additional hrs audio playback and up to 11 additional hrs video playback..Cool eh? and with protective rubberized band your iphone 4 is protected well enough :-). You can get it NOW! HERE

Add flash to you non-flash iDevices

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:58:00 +0000

Fancy adding a flash to your non-flash iDevices and improve your iDevices photography abilities? Look no further that this, iFlash!! self-powered flash module that you can plug into your docking port. You can get it for $29.95 over at Gadgets and Gear

. Although i find the price a bit steep but that depends solely on your own preferences..[Read Here]

Cool Tron Motorcycle Helmet

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:58:00 +0000

With Tron: Legacy release date set for Dec. 17, 2010..who wouldn't want to have this helmet by Ruby on them on the way to the premier? Not sure if it's street legal though but definitely and eye catcher and great collector's item :-)

Smartphone battles heats up between Apple and RIM

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Just by a mere 0.5%..that is what have been reported by The Nielsen Company on how tight is the smartphone competition is in the year 2010 with RIM Blackberry OS holding 27.4% of the smartphone segment compared to Apple with 27.9% of the market share. Women preferring iPhone for their next smartphone but Men preferring Android? Continue reading here..

Review: Incase Snap Case for Iphone 4 (Smoked)

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:11:00 +0000

Incase Snap Case (Smoked) was my choice of free case from Apple's free case program. I choose it due to it's simplicity and it's light weight. It's easy to install it due to the snap-on nature and it's durable hard-shell construction protects the iPhone from scratches. The case also provide easy access to the iPhone 4 features.

Verdict: Recommended

Pros: Simple, lightweight & easy access to phone features. It also comes with a stand.
Cons: None

Incase Snap Case for Iphone 4 (Smoked)

Overall package

Case and Stand

Case in action!

Review: AftPack for notebooks up to 17" - Speakeasy Grey Pinstripe

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:34:00 +0000

I've been using the same old HP notebook bag by Targus for like 3-4 years and time after time my wife keep on nagging me to change the old and worn-out bag to a new one. For me, i love the bag..it still has some sentimental value..it's still usable and not even a single tear on it (This is what i like about Targus bags)..Anyhow..as i was browsing around speck's website..and something catches my eyes..it's the AftPack for notebooks up to 17" - Speakeasy Grey Pinstripe..and i said to myself, i got to have this!!

My first impression was WOW..how evolution of laptop backpack has gone beyond my imagination...hey don't blame me for being outdated..i "devoted" my self to my old bag ;-P...Moving On!!..What i like most about the bag is that it has a lot of compartments and also a quick-access to my notebook from the body-pad. I also love the idea of a detachable key leash for my car or house keys. It's durable exterior materials and double-needle stitched bindings really makes the bag looks solid and tough. The AftPack also holds notebooks up to 2" thick, 10.5" deep, 16" wide and easily another compartment with about the same size that makes it possible to hold two 17" notebook or to fit files, folders, or even jacket! The sternum chest strap can also fit your iPhone or compact camera..Nice!

The complete feature of the AftPack are as follow:

* Designed to hold up to 17" MacBook Pro and smaller notebooks
* Quick-access, extra-plush padded micro-fleece notebook compartment
* Media player pocket/organizer with headphone cord pass-through
* Contoured padded shoulder straps and vented body padding
* Tuck-away carry handle, sternum chest straps and water bottle pocket
* Deep-well pockets, pouches and plenty of organizers
* Strong seat-belt-style nylon-webbed straps
* Convenient detachable key leash fob
* Durable exterior materials and double-needle stitched bindings
* Duraflex high-performance buckles
* Extra-secure velcro and buckled front flap closure
* Holds notebooks up to 2" thick, 10.5" deep, 16" wide
* One year Speck limited warranty

Verdict: Highly recommended!

Pros: Elegant look, multiple compartment to fit your today's must-have-gadgets.
Cons: Slightly bigger than a normal backpack which might not be suitable for small-sized person.

Photos:

Overall Look

Front Compartments

Quick-access, extra-plush padded micro-fleece notebook compartment

Tuck-away carry handle

Detachable key leash

Review: Speck Fitted ™ Artsprojekt "Flower Girl"

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:21:00 +0000

I bought this exclusively crafted for iPhone 3GS & 3G for my wife a while ago online. As soon as i stumbled upon it i felt in love with the artwork design and immediately thought this case would be nice for my wife's 3GS. It's specially designed by Anneli Olander under the Artsprojekt Global Creative Network and ONLY 250 of them in the world! I like the soft fabric and it's really comfortable on the hands and lightweight. So go to Speck's Website and order yours today!!

Verdict: Highly recommended!
Pros: Cute design for ladies, limited edition, only 250 in the world
Cons: Fabric might get dirty overtime

Cute looking design

Durable, lightweight snap-together case design

Blu-Ray: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (Three-Disc Edition + Digital Copy + DVD)

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:51:00 +0000

Status: SHIPPED

I've always enjoyed Ben Stiller's movies although some of it are lame but I do enjoy his movies such as Meet the parents/fockers, Madagascar, There's something about Mary, Dodgeball to name a few. I'll be reviewing this Blu-ray when i get my hands on it hopefully by a week's time. I heard that the DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround track a bit disappointing for some people but let's see when i get it and experience it myself.

But as far as the info i can get on the title is:

Video
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1

Audio
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1
French: Dolby Digital 5.1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1
French: Dolby Digital 5.1 (less)

Subtitles
English, French, Spanish
English, French, Spanish (less)

Discs
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
Digital copy (on disc)
DVD copy
BD-Live

Guide: How to use Redsnow to jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:20:00 +0000

In this post I'm going to present to you the method to jailbreak your iDevices (iPhone,iPad,iPod touch) running on iOS 4.2.1

Disclaimer: Please proceed with this Jailbreak at your own risk. I will not be responsible for any mishaps or device failure upon attempting this method.

Jailbreak type:

Tethered for iPhone 3GS (new bootrom), iPhone 4, iPad, iPod touch 2G (MC Model), iPod touch 3G and the iPod touch 4G
Untethered for iPhone 3GS (old bootrom), iPhone 3G and iPod touch 2G (Non-MC Model)

Warning: PLEASE STAY AWAY from this Jailbreak for those on who rely on carrier unlock. This Jailbreak WILL NOT unlock your iPhone.

Tools (Download):

iOS 4.2.1 for iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G, iPad, iPod touch
Redsn0w 0.9.6b4 for Windows or for Mac
iTunes 10.1 for Windows or Mac

Steps:

Download the appropriate version of iOS 4.2.1 depending on your device.
Update or Restore your devices using the iOS 4.2.1 you've just downloaded earlier. (A prior backup of your apps and data are advisable upon restoring/updating to 4.2.1)
Launch Redsn0w 0.9.6b4 and load the previously downloaded iOS 4.2.1 and then select the 4.2.1 firmware and click 'Open'.
Click 'Next' and Redsn0w will begin injecting the firmware for Jailbreaking.
Check the 'Install Cydia' option and click 'Next'.
Turn your iDevice into DFU mode by shutting down your iDevice and plugging in your iDevice and click 'Next'.
Follow the sets of instructions on the screen to boot your iDevice into DFU mode. (Repeat if fail)
Wait until the process is complete and after your iDevice has restarted, it will be with the latest iOS 4.2.1 jailbroken firmware.

Additional Step for iPhone 4, 3GS (New Bootrom), iPod touch 4G / 3G / 2G, and iPad ONLY (Tethered)
9. Use Redsn0w and repeat step 3-5 but in this case for step 5 uncheck 'Install Cydia' and select 'Just boot tethered right now' after each REBOOT/RESTART of your system to put your iDevices in 'Jailbreak State'..

Today's Amazon Blu-Ray Deals: Disctrict 9, Hancock, Underworld Trilogy

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:48:00 +0000

Here are some of the great blu-ray deals for today. I didn't really finish watching District 9 but i do found Hancock fun and Underworld trilogy super cool..

By the time I'm writing this Hancock and District 9 Blu-ray is going for $9.99 and the trilogy going for $29.99 only from Amazon.com ...Hurry up and grab it!! :-)

Review: Speck Fitted™ for Iphone 4 "King Death"

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:19:00 +0000

Last two weeks i got myself a new "Killer" casing from Speck. It's a limited edition stylin fabric-wrapped patterns designed by legendary lowbrow artist, Dirty Donny which give my iPhone 4 a fabulous tailored look. It is a form-fitted two-piece hard shell case designed to protect your Iphone 4 from scratches and scuffs. When i say scuff, i really mean it as this particular case saves my Iphone 4 from damage caused by my carelessness.I actually dropped my Iphone 4 onto a tarmac road and this case provided sufficient protection to prevent it from breaking or scratched. I really like the hard shell which is coated with matte, soft-touch coating which makes it feel good when holding it. What other things that i like about this case is that, with soft-touch coating it's easy on the pocket meaning it's easy to retrieve it whenever we put it in the pocket. I highly recommend this case.

Verdict: Highly recommended!
Pros: Tough, matte soft-touch coating, cool 'Halloween' design.
Cons: Fabric might lost it's adhesive after a while, some kid might find the design scary :-P

Overview look

Side profile

Blu-Ray: The Lord of The Rings Trilogy

noreply@blogger.com (Jep) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:43:00 +0000

Status: SHIPPED

I'll be reviewing the lord of the rings blu-ray in a couple of weeks time so stay tuned. This trilogy is one of the most anticipated blu-ray and it has been released into a separate single disc edition or you can get the 3 in 1 Theatrical Edition and also a couple of other editions that includes DVD combo packs or those with steel box editions. I chooses to get it now and let it go as soon as the 'Extended Edition' comes out in a years time after 'The Hobbit' movie release next year (2011).