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Google on iOS Has Live Twitter Stream for Search Results

Did you watch the Grammy Awards? The show ended with the Album of the Year going to Canadian band, Arcade Fire. After doing a quick Google search in Safari on my iPhone 4, I noticed something I had never seen before on iOS--a live stream of tweets relating to search term. Here's an example of...

[Update] Cydia Blocked by 3 UK/Ireland and China Unicom

Update 3: How to Unblock Access on 3's 3G Network, via Blogsdna: Call 333 from your phone on Three’s network and ask them to turn off your adult content filter. Update 2: via @spookylurker: @DinoD7: I can confirm that Cydia has not been blocked in the UK as of yet on Edge & 3G Networks...

WSJ: Apple Working on a Line of Cheaper iPhones

It was only a few days ago that rumours stated Apple was working on cheaper iPhone models, such as a $200 unlocked device with multiple band capabilities. Now, thanks to a story from the Wall Street Journal's well-informed Yukari Itawani Kane, more fuel is being added to the fire. Ready? Here we go! Half the...

The iPhone Podcast Episode 26 Now in iTunes

Another week, and another episode of The iPhone Podcast. Justin Luey and I discuss the latest iPhone, iPad, and iOS news. We also break down some of the must-have apps of the week. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with other RSS Readers You can follow and comment on all the news we discuss at our blog. Apps We...

Geohot Responds to Sony Lawsuit via Rap [Video]

Need some Saturday night entertainment? Geohot is a legend when it comes to jailbreaking. He's currently being sued by Sony for jailbreaking the PS3. Here's his latest reply to Sony, a rap. Geohot = Next Eminem? This is from the YouTube video description: Sony you got some rappers signed, right? Come at me bro Shouts...

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...

Apple Tops Barron’s List of Most Respected Companies–Again

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...

Fido Gives Free Canadian Long Distance Calling To ‘Loyal’ Customers On Valentine’s Day

This week, it looks like Fido has started sending out emails to ‘loyal’ customers that give them free Canadian Long Distance calling on February 14, 2011. A portion of the Fido email states, “Let them know love has no boundaries… It’s almost Valentine’s Day and Fido wants to reward your loyalty”. I cannot even begin...

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...