iPhone OS 3.1 out via iTunes

The new iPhone OS 3.1 is now available via iTunes.
This is a list of the new features – this is official as you get it when you download the update from iTunes:

iPhone OS 3.1 Software Update

This update contains bug fixes and improvements, including the following:

• Genius recommendations for Applications
• iTunes 9 support
– Genius Mixes
– Organize your apps directly in iTunes
– Improved syncing options for music, movies, TV
shows, podcasts and photos
– iTunes U content organization
• Redeem iTunes Gift cards, codes and certificates in the
App Store
• Display available iTunes account credits in the App Store
and iTunes Store
• Browse and download ringtones wirelessly from the
iTunes Store*
• Save video from Mail and MMS into Camera Roll
• Option to “Save as new clip” when trimming a video on
iPhone 3GS
• Better iPhone 3G Wi-Fi performance when Bluetooth is
turned on
• Remotely lock iPhone with a passcode via MobileMe
• Use Voice Control on iPhone 3GS with Bluetooth
headsets
• Paste phone numbers into the Keypad
• Option to use Home button to turn on Accessibility
features on iPhone 3GS
• Warn when visiting fraudulent websites in Safari (anti-
phishing)
• Improved Exchange calendar syncing and invitation
handling
• Fixes issue that caused some app icons to display
incorrectly

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone
• iPhone 3G
• iPhone 3GS

* Not available in all regions.

For feature descriptions and complete instructions, see the user guide for your iPhone at:

For more information about iPhone, go to:

To troubleshoot your iPhone, or to view additional support information go to:

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:

Just be careful, before you update, you must know that if you’re baseband will be upgraded, so your phone will be locked again. Until the dev-team release a new tool and unlock, you’re phone will be locked, and maybe “un-jailbreakable”.

But if you should update, before you do, open up Cydia, and follow the steps to have your ECID SHSH on file. If done successfully, a text will appear on the very top of the Cydia main page : “This iPhone 3G/S has an ECID SHSH on file”.

Doing this will possible help in jailbreaking the 3.1 OS.

Good luck!

My iPhone 3GS is here!!!

Finally!

My iPhone 3GS arrived – or else I picked it up from the courier’s post office. I just couldn’t wait anymore

This is the unboxing video: (Sorry for the bad quality – need a new cam)

iPhone 3GS 16gb White – officially unlocked unboxing from Ali Tarakma on Vimeo.

Uninstall Cydia apps from your Springboard

We know that uninstalling Cydia apps is a bit annoying as you have to open up Cydia and wait for it to reload and all and the uninstall.

But with CyDelete, you can do this directly from your homescreen (Springboard) as you do with AppStore apps.

 

Install it, and then you have to restart your Springboard.

If you want to delete an App, just hold your finger on any icon and you will notice that the icons will shake and an “X” will apear on each icon

You see, AppStore apps have their X in a black circle whereas Cydia ones have their’s in a Red Circle: see (MIM and Cycorder)

 

Now tap on an X of a Cydia App

This message will show up asking you to confirm the deletion.

 

Enjoy!

Apple iPhone Bluetooth Headset review

 

Finally got my hands on Apple’s Bluetooth headset that was released especially for the iPhone.

I got it for 60$ from an eBay seller. Yes, for 60$, but it didn’t include the fancy dock and the sleek iPhone-like box. Anways I didn’t need the dock because I already have a Griffin dock (will be reviewed later). However, the cable was included.

Apple's Bluetooth Headset

 Another photo:

 

Now the cable is nice. It can charge both the iPhone and the Headset at the same time. But what is a nice feature is that if you want to pair the iPhone with the headet, you just need to connect them both and they’ll be paired automatically

 

 

 

This is where the headset connects

 

This is a picture of the headset connected – the orange dot indicates that it is charging and if it lights green it means it’s fully charged

 

In this picture, you can see how the iPhone and headset are connected to the same cable.

 

The iPhone also shows how much power that headset has when they’re connected to each other. This is how the headset the phone are paired together.

 

Usage:

I’ve read from other places that the sound quality is not well compared to other headsets. Also mentioned that the top-volume is a bit low. I have used Nokia and Sony Ericsson headsets, but this one is nothing less. Sound is very clear, and volume is loud enough to be heard in a noisy place.

The battery also is fine, but it could’ve been better. I can go for 2 days (sometimes 3) without a recharge. Some people complain that they’ve got battery issues. (….?)

However, what I don’t like about the headset is; it doesn’t hold on to your ear very securely. I mean, I have to continuosly keep it in place if I walk  by just pushing it back in. Nokia headsets hold on very well – of course this depends on the design of the headset it self.

 

To answer an incoming call, you have to press a button on top of the headset. This button is on the very top.  And to turn it off/on, hold your finger on the button until you hear an opening or closing beep. You can tell which by the beep.

 

Overall:

Pros:

1- Nice looking

2- Great sound quality – very clear sound

3- Very light on your ear

4- Battery is good – Quick recharge

5- Fast pairing – just plug in

Cons:

1- Doesn’t hold on to your ear very well

2- Not the best microphone if used in a noisy place

Cant think of anything else so far

Step-by-step guide to jailbreak and unlock your OS 3.0 iPhone 3G on Windows

1- Download the files needed – click here

2- Extract the files if they are in an archive to a folder on your desktop

3- Download iTunes v8.2 in order to restore to 3.0 otherwise you’ll get an error

4- Connect your iPhone 3G and run iTunes

5- Hold Shift and click on restore and navigate to the folder you created on your desktop and select the iPhone  firmware file (ends with .ipsw)

6- Let iTunes do its work

7- Run redsn0w

8- Click on browse and select again the .ipsw file

 

9- Click on next and make sure you have the “install Cydia” checkbox selected to install Cydia

10 Now, you must have your iPhone connected via the cable and turned off. In order to do this, you MUST first connect it and THEN turn it off.

 

11- Now follow the instructions on the screen

12- After you’re done jailbreaking, tap on Cydia (brownish Icon) and let it reload and refresh. Do any upgrades if there are. Now tap on Manage> Sources> edit> Add source

and add this source : repo666.ultrasn0w.com             -        the “0″ is a zero and not an alphabet

13- After adding the source, search for ultrasn0w, download it. If neccessary, reboot your device and now you can use any SIM card.

 

Post a comment if you have any question.

Jailbreak the iPhone 3G OS3.0

In order to unlock your OS3.0 iPhone 3G (using ultrasn0w), you must first jailbreak by using  redsn0w:

First download the app from any mirror:

http://theiphoneproject.org/windows/redsn0w-win_0.7.2.zip

http://begolli.com/downloads/win/redsn0w-win_0.7.2.zip

http://www.highphone.org/redsn0w-win_0.7.2.zip

http://iwannahack.com/extra/Evilbenking/redsn0w/redsn0w-win_0.7.2.zip

http://iphone.awayfrombrain.ch/pwnage/redsn0w-win_0.7.2.zip

http://www.ipodtouchmasterfr.com/files/redsn0w-win_0.7.2.zip

http://StealthyHosting.com/download/redsn0w-win_0.7.2.zip

http://ivwriting.com/redsn0w-win_0.7.2.zip

http://asifzia.com/redsn0w-win_0.7.2.zip

Now after you download redsn0w, you should have the latest 3.0 firmware file for your iPhone 3G:

Here: iPhone 3G 3.0 IPSW Download Link

This is a brief description of what files you need. A step-by-step guide will be posted later.

iPhone 3G jailbreak and unlock

Some of you 3G owners are still waiting for the dev-team to release and unlock tool for the new OS3.0

The tool named “ultrasn0w” is now available via Cydia or Icy at this repo: repo666.ultrasn0w.com (note that the “0″ in snow is a zero and not an o [alphabet] - make sure)

Before you do anything, you must have iTunes v8.2 and must restore and jailbreak first using redsn0w and then download ultrasn0w via Cydia or Icy using the repo above.

 

Thank you dev-team!

 

Enjoy!

My first post…

Hi there!

I have just signed up at wordpress.com and this is my first post  here.

I also want to say that this is my first blog, so Im kinda new to the control panel and how everything works. However I have had managed a website before – but that was completely different.

This blog will be dedicated to video games, technology gadgets, Middle-earth histoy, UEFA football and astronomy. I will also post some other posts that do not fit in between from time to time

 

Make sure that you check oftenly!

 

Ali