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iPhone Tip: Send a call directly to voicemail

One of those "Wow, I didn't know such a simple option existed!" tips, at least for me anyway. Send an incoming call directly to voicemail by quickly double-clicking the top power button. I tried it and - unsurprisingly - works like a charm! A great option when you're in a meeting and realized that you...

How to Get Universal Emoticons on iPhone: Vmoji via Cydia

We've talked about how to enable Emoji (from the Japanese iOS keyboard) on your iPhone via free apps in the App Store. Currently, just by searching the term "emoji" in the App Store produces many solutions to satify your Emoji needs. But what about getting universal emoticons on your iPhone? Emoji can only be seen...

How to Fix iBooks Error After 4.2.1 Jailbreak: iBooks Fix via Cydia

Have you encountered that message above? There is a problem with the configuration of your iPhone. Please restore with iTunes and reinstall iBooks. Are you looking for a fix for iBooks after jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 via Greenpois0n? A solution is now available in Cydia that will solve the problem of iBooks refusing to open content...

How to Jailbreak iPhone 4.2.1 with PwnageTool 4.2 (Mac)

If you want to jailbreak your iPhone on iOS 4.2.1, and you don't require an unlock, use Greenpois0n. However, if you want to remain at an unlockable baseband, you'll want to use PwnageTool 4.2 (Mac) or sn0wbreeze 2.2 (Windows). Here's a brief tutorial on how to jailbreak your iPhone on iOS 4.2.1 with PwnageTool. It's straightforward...

How to Jailbreak Apple TV with Greenpois0n RC6 on 4.2.1

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...

Greenpois0n RC6 Jailbreak for Apple TV2 Released

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...

How to Show Labeled Email with Google Sync on iPhone

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...

How to Jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 with Greenpois0n on Windows

The Chronic Dev Team released their untethered jailbreak, Greenpois0n for iOS 4.2.1. This jailbreak is now available for Mac and Windows users. If you're on Windows, you can follow this brief overview on how to jailbreak with Greenpois0n. As always, do your research, and then proceed at your own risk. This guide will jailbreak your...

How to Jailbreak your iPhone on iOS 4.2.1 with Greenpois0n

Update 1: Click here for our Greenpois0n Windows jailbreak guide. Looking to jailbreak your iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad or iPod Touch 3G/4G? You have come to the right place! NOTE: THIS GUIDE WILL NOT UNLOCK YOUR iPHONE (guide coming soon to preserve baseband) Read Me Before Continuing: Use at your own risk, we are...

How to Enable AirPlay from iPhone to Mac: AirPlayer

Erica Sadun is one of the most prominent iPhone hackers, and this time she has worked her iPhone magic again. According to her post on TUAW, she has created a hack called AirPlayer, which will stream AirPlay from any iOS device to your Mac. She reverse engineered AirPlay to create this. Yes, you read that...

How to Fix iPhone App Downloads Stuck in “Waiting” on Homescreen

Have you ever encountered issues while downloading apps onto your iPhone? I ran into an error while downloading apps onto my iPhone today that I haven't experienced before. After selecting an app to download, the app would be stuck with a grayed out icon and a "Waiting..." status. How to fix your app downloads stuck...