Jailbreak

Usually we get the occasional Roger/Fido spam in our email inboxes, but it's not uncommon to get a text message too. The latest Rogers/Fido text that Canadian iPhone users have been receiving from coast to coast involves updating to OS 3.1. Should I Update My iPhone to OS 3.1? Now this may seem repetitive, but...

I always get some interesting news and tips from the fantastic readership out there. These tips always lead to post ideas and today we're going to tackle how to change your iPhone's desktop/SMS background. It will require a jailbroken iPhone. Let's get started! How to Change your iPhone Desktop/SMS Backgroud: Use the Desktop/SMS Background App...

Hey, RoryPiper here. This week, I thought I would take a minute to try and explain what the "ECID SHSH" is, and why it may be very important for future jailbreaking. Currently it only affects the iPhone 3GS, and the newest, 3rd gen iPod Touch, and will most likely affect every new version of the...

MQuickdo For the iPhone Just Got Even Better For those of you who enjoyed MQuickdo but weren’t sure about paying the 7.99$ fee for the app there’s a new reason to rethink your decision. After a request from your humble servant, the company MCleaner has added a new functionality which revitalizes this already great app....

If you've been waiting for the release of PwnageTool 3.1, you're in luck. The iPhone Dev Team released the updated version of PwnageTool this afternoon. PwnageTool allows you to create a custom firmware to restore your iPhone with, thus enabling you to keep older basebands (so your iPhone remains unlocked if you need it to...

During last week's Apple iPod Event, Steve Jobs announced the release of iPhone OS 3.1 (or three-dot-one as called by Steve Jobs). This latest firmware brought a multitude of new features, including the ability to rearrange homescreens and icons using the new iTunes 9. What About iPhone 3GS Owners + 3.1 Firmware? However, if you're...

The iPhone Dev-Team has posted a brief note warning iPhone jailbreakers and unlockers to avoid updating to firmware 3.1. The concern comes as expectations grow that Apple may release the 3.1 firmware at their September 9 2009 iPod event. If the 3.1 firmware update is released on Wednesday, jailbreakers and unlockers must avoid updating to...

There have been a lot of innovative apps to come from the developers who host their stuff on Cydia, rather than the App Store. One such app, which I never really hear people talk about, is "Categories". It comes from BigBoss, and is a free download in Cydia. It's been around for a while, but...

Attention Mac users! Did you buy Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard? If not, I highly suggest that you do. Beginning at $29, it is a sweet upgrade. But more importantly, if you are planning to get Snow Leopard or if you already have, will you still be able to Jailbreak your iPhone/iPod Touch using...

Hey, everyone. RoryPiper here. I've been away for a couple of weeks, but I'm back, with a quick, easy hack, that will change the "Slide to Unlock" text, on your lock screen. This will work on the iPhone or iPod Touch, but requires it to be jailbroken, with Winterboard installed. Basically, we are creating a...

Today I have another fantastic application from The MCleaner Team! mAdvLock brings a new level of security to iPhones. From password protection to file encryption, mAdvLock seeks to secure your iPhone from prying eyes. mAdvLock does require a jailbroken iPhone, so this is not an app you can find in the iTunes App Store. You...

Today I have a great application that gives you a lot of control over your incoming calls and SMS messages. The app is called MCleaner and it allows you to filter calls, SMS messages and assign blacklists to certain contacts. MCleaner does require a jailbroken iPhone, so this is not an app you can find...