Stories by Gary Ng

Tutorial: How to jailbreak Apple TV 2G 4.2.1 on Windows - by Invalidx The Chronic Dev Team updated their jailbreak tool Greenpois0n to RC6, which also included support for an untethered jailbreak for the Apple TV second generation (ATV2). To jailbreak your Apple TV2 on iOS firmware 4.2.1 (shown as 4.1.1 on the ATV2) with...

Just a quick update from The Chronic Dev Team: Greenpois0n RC6 has been released for OSX and Windows. If you have run into errors jailbreaking your iPhone/iPad, be sure to download the latest version. This latest release will jailbreak your second generation Apple TV with @nitoTV support! RC6 release notes, as per @pod2g: RC6 Includes...

Apple's success with iOS devices began with the introduction of the original iPhone in 2007. From there, you can say it was all downhill. The evolution of both the iPhone, iPod touch, and debut of the iPad has resulted in one of the most valuable companies on Earth. Barron's annual list of the world's most...

The following is a tip for new iPhone users (and even veteran users too). For Gmail users, there are two ways to setup your email on the iPhone: 1. The Gmail option within Mail settings (IMAP). 2. The Exchange option within Mail settings via Google Sync (Push). Setting up your Gmail account via Google Sync/Exchange is...

The iTunes Store began with Sony Music Entertainment, as one of the original five major record labels that signed on with Apple, back in 2003. Apple and Sony have worked together for quite some time, but it appears the relationship has soured ever since Apple rejected Sony's iPhone app. Sony and Apple at "War"? The...

Two of the best turn by turn iPhone GPS apps are currently on sale--but not for long. TomTom is selling for $39.99 ($20 off), and Navigon (my favourite) is selling for $29.99 ($30 off). It comes down to preference with both of these apps, but I've tried both and Navigon clearly is the winner. For...

Update 1: The CEO of App Remix was contacted by Cult of Mac, and asked if his company was going to be acquired by Cupertino. His response was "No comment..."--the plot thickens! The notification system of iOS is long overdue for an overhaul. The latest rumours from CultofMac indicate that Apple is working to improve...

With HP introducing the Pre 3 and Veer running the latest version of WebOS, it gave smartphone customers even more choice. The latest news comes from Nokia and Microsoft, as both companies have announced a partnership. In an open letter written by both CEOs, Steve Ballmer and Stephen Elop describe the focus of this new...

With the updated release of Greenpois0n for iOS 4.2.1, users of all iDevices can once again jailbreak to their heart's content. If you own an iPhone 4, and want to preserve your baseband when updating to iOS 4.2.1, you can do so with TinyUmbrella. Here are the exact instructions, but I've included relevant download links:...

Steve Jobs is away on medical leave from Apple, but he's still actively involved with decisions from home. On stage, the Apple CEO is calm as a cucumber. Rarely does he show signs of nervousness--until now. Flash back to 1978, and we have a young 23 year old Steve Jobs getting prepped for his first...

The surprise announcement of Steve Jobs' medical leave almost a month ago shocked many in the tech community. With Tim Cook taking over the reigns, many wondered if Steve was still active in day-to-day operations at Cupertino. The Wall Street Journal reports tonight that Steve Jobs is still involved, according to Yukari Iwatani Kane (she's...

Bloomberg has just reported that a source has revealed plans of Apple working on smaller, and cheaper iPhone models to compete with Android. Rumours include a $200, unlocked device with multiple band capabilities: One version would be cheaper and smaller than the most recent iPhone, said a person who has seen a prototype and asked...