An aftermarket modification technique discovered by Tanveer, a part time modder who also happens to be a doctor (like me), adds built-in wireless charging capability to your iPhone 4S (via Ubergizmo). The process requires a wireless charger pad and case, eliminating the need of a case for wirelessly charging an iPhone 4s. To start off the process, he solders the...
With the introduction of iOS 6 at WWDC 2012, Apple demoed its digital wallet solution in the shape of an all new built-in iOS app called the "Passbook", an app which is meant to let users keep a track of their discount coupons, boarding passes, loyalty cards and movie tickets. However, the app has not been activated...
Sometimes it is the simple things that give us so much joy in our day. We came across this great tutorial over at Snapguide, that shows you how to calibrate the Home button on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Occasionally you may notice that your Home button isn't quite responding the way it should....
The iPhone 4 and 4S cameras are stellar, producing great pictures. But it can be tough to capture fast moving subjects. But what if there was a way to shoot video using the iPhone and then pull a still picture out of it? You can with StillShot from Macadamia Apps. I've been using this app...
If you're familiar with jailbreaking, you know what a hassle and how time consuming it is to get all your Cydia apps back onto your device after you've had to restore it. From trying to remember all the apps you've installed or dealing with all the resprings and reboots, it can be frustrating. Thankfully there...
Visual learners rejoice - learning just go a lot easier with Snap Guide. It's a free app for your iPhone that'll instantly become your best friend. Developers Heavy Bits are creating a community of do-it-yourselfers who want to not only share how to create but also want to learn how to do tasks of...
Mastering depth-of-field can really make your photos stand out. You can blur out the background of your pictures by changing the aperture. However, when using your iPhone's camera, there is no way to set or change the aperture. The Big Lens app helps solve this problem. You can blur out the background in any picture...
Ever wanted to make unlimited calls to your friends without requiring a computer, a mobile device or even a direct internet connection completely free? Well then, today is your lucky day as Skype introduces Skype for String, an experimental version of Skype that doesn’t require a computer or internet and lets you make unlimited calls to your family...
The Harry Potter series is finally available on digital format. No longer will you or your kids have to break your back carrying the books around. However, and maybe not surprisingly, you can't get the eBooks through Apple's iBooks. Others such as Amazon have struck deals with J.K. Rowling to have the books on their...
Who doesn't love to experiment with iPhoneography? Here's a super cool tip on how to turn your iPhone camera into a microscope with just a drop of water, as noted by Alex Wild over at Scientific American. All you have to do is place a drop of water on your iPhone's camera lens, and voila,...
Yesterday, Apple released iOS 5.1 for all supported iOS devices and as always, Dev Team folks have been quick enough to push an update to their popular jailbreak tool as well i.e Redsn0w 0.9.10b6. The latest Redsn0w brings iOS 5.1 jailbreak support for iPhone 3GS / iPhone 4, iPod touch 3G / iPod touch 4G and the...
A Macintosh Plus inspired retro-concept winter board theme for iPhone and iPod touch called iOS ’86 is now available for download through Cydia (via FSM). The theme comes complete with retro icons for stock apps, dock, folders and notification badges. Originally designed by Anton form Russia, the theme has been replicated by guys at iTheme who have now put it up...
