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Sn0wBreeze v2.9 Two-Year Anniversary Edition Released With Tons Of Updates [Download]

Soon after pod2g’s unveiling of iOS 5.0.1 untethered jailbreak for A4 devices, Dev-Team updated redsn0w while Chronic Dev pushed Corona to Cydia in order to incorporate the newest exploit in their jailbreak tools. Today, @iH8sn0w has released his Windows exclusive sn0wbreeze jailbreak tool’s two-year anniversary update with pod2g’s iOS 5.0.1 untether exploit. The update also brings some GUI Improvements, an IPSW...

Apple to Announce ‘GarageBand for E-books’ at NYC Media Event?

With Apple's media event set to take place this Thursday in New York City, speculation is that the event will involve the introduction of iPad-optimized textbooks via a partnership with publisher McGraw-Hill, as noted by the Wall Street Journal. As for what else will appear at this event? A source tells ArsTechnica Apple is set...

ARM CEO Dismisses Intel’s Smartphone and Tablet Foray

With Intel’s recent announcement of the Medfield chip and the company's desire to be a part of Apple’s iOS success, ARM CEO Warren East told Reuters in Las Vegas at CES: "It's inevitable Intel will get a few smartphone design wins. Are they ever going to be the leaders in power efficiency? No, of course...

First Self-Healing iPhone Case Coming From Nissan

Today, Nissan announced what sounds to be a remarkable new iPhone case. One that actually heals itself after scratches and dings alter the shape of the case. Using a technology they developed in 2005, Nissan has decided to apply "paint", which is already in use on several vehicles, to one of the most commonly scratched...

iPhone 5 Concept Video Shows New Home Buttons on the Sides

We've seen our share of concept videos for iOS (like those from Jan-Michael Cart), but a new video posted by AppAdvice reveals a new iPhone 5 design that features new home button placements--on the sides of the iPhone. The video was created by one of their readers, Kris Groen. His video features an iPhone with...

HzO Claims Apple Could Use their Waterproof Technology for the Next iPhone

We previously saw waterproof technology applied to iPhones via the company Liquipel, but now it appears another company plans to make a similar splash directly onto next-generation smartphones, in particular the next iPhone. In an interview with Pocket Lint, a representative at HzO claimed their technology could appear in upcoming Samsung and Apple smartphones: "We...

WhatsApp Hoax About it Disappearing Is Not Real

WhatsApp is one the most popular cross-platform messaging clients, and still a very popular option for many iOS users. The app has frequently been featured as one of the top apps in the App Store and last November surpassed 1 billion messages sent in a single day. Currently, WhatsApp is not in the App Store...