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SpringBoard Rotator Brings Another Piece of the iPad to the iPhone
by RoryPiper on March 15, 2010

Developer limneos has annouced a new tweak for the iPhone 3GS called “SpringBoard Rotator”. This new tweak allows you to rotate the entire springboard, including your wallpaper, in any direction, just like the iPad. Just as you would turn your iPhone to landscape mode in any application, you can turn your home screen to landscape mode. Scrolling through all your pages works exactly the same, just in landscape … Read More

WiFiFoFum Released for Free, in Cydia
by RoryPiper on March 7, 2010

t was recently reported that Apple has started pulling all WiFi finder apps from the App Store, due to an issue with an undocumented, private API being used in some of these apps. Developer Aspecto Software has decided to go the jailbreak route, and release their app, WiFiFoFum in Cydia, for Free.

L5 Remote, for iPhone Coming Soon!
by RoryPiper on February 28, 2010

At CES 2010, L5 Technologies announced their “L5 Remote“, for iPhone and iPod Touch. It is a universal remote control for the iPhone and iPod Touch, that will control any IR (infrared) device in your home. A small IR transmitter peripheral plugs in to the dock connector of your Apple touch device, and an app does the rest. You are able to program up to 1000 devices into … Read More

Gull1hack Jailbreak is a Fake
by RoryPiper on February 24, 2010

Hey everyone, Just quick note to warn you all about the supposed jailbreak tool, Gull1hack. It is a fake. DO NOT update to an official OS 3.1.3, and try to use this jailbreak. It was just some kid, proving that he could easily gain access to your Windows PC, if he wanted to. Visiually, the program just opens Google, but who knows what else this guy is doing.

When you open … Read More

Bluetooth File Transfer for iPhone with “iBlueNova 2.0″
by RoryPiper on February 21, 2010

I remember, about 4 years ago, when I had my little Sony w810i phone, I could transfer all kinds of different files to other phones and computers. Well, MeDevil, the creators of “iBluetooth” for iPhone OS 2.x.x, have released “iBlueNova”, for iPhone OS 3.x.x, which allows you to transfer ANY file from/to your jailbroken iPhone, over Bluetooth.

iBlueNova uses the “BT Stack” mod, to really open up … Read More

Find My iPhone Now Accessible On iPhone Safari
by Gary on February 19, 2010

MobileMe subscribers will be happy to know that the Find My iPhone now works on Mobile Safari. Apple’s MobileMe support page now has the following info:

Accessing me.com with your iPhone/iPod touch allows you access to the following items:

* A link to setup instructions for setting up Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and Find my iPhone on your iPhone/iPod touch.
* A link to use Find My iPhone from a friend’s … Read More

South Korea Loves Their iPhone Sausage Parties!
by Gary on February 12, 2010

Umm…say what?! Don’t worry, this post is safe for work. Let’s move onto the important story that’s spreading like wildfire right now: the love of handling skinny sausages by South Koreans and their iPhones. I know this isn’t related to Canada, but the weather here can get pretty darn cold. Want to hear more? Keep reading!

When It’s Too Cold To Take Your Gloves Off, Use Your Sausage Instead

We know that … Read More

How To: Change the Names of Your SMS Tones
by RoryPiper on February 7, 2010

Hey, everyone. Rorypiper, again. Got a great tutorial this week, that will show you how to change the names of your SMS tones.

Typically, when you download new SMS tones from Cydia, and apply them in Winterboard, you still have the same stock names of the tones, when you go into Settings -> Sounds -> New Text Messages. With this hack, you will be able to have those names, reflect the … Read More

Cydia App Review: iShakeLock
by Dusty Reron on February 6, 2010

The iPhone has anĀ Accelerometer. What that means is, when you rotate, shake, or any kind of movement to the your iPhone, the accelerometer detects this movement and can change display angles, or give you gaming control and more!

iShakeLock takes advantage of this technology and allows you to shake your iPhone to lock or unlock. (iPhone needs to be Jailbroken)

iShakeLock is a simple application to use. First … Read More

Make Your iPhone Look Like an iPad
by RoryPiper on January 31, 2010

Since the announcement of Apple’s iPad, there have been a few new themes pop up in Cydia, emulating the look of the iPad’s UI. This isn’t much of a stretch, as the iPad UI is very similar to that of the iPhone and iPod Touch. With some subtle changes to the wallpaper, lockscreen, and dock, you’ve got a mini iPad in your hands.

This should go without saying, but in order … Read More

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