With the launch of the untethered jailbreak for nearly all iOS 6.1 compatible devices imminent, which could be released as early as this Sunday, the Cydia developers are scrambling to get their jailbreak tweaks and apps ready for the big day. Continue reading → Read the original post by iPhoneHacks
Month: January 2013
Mac Gems: Trickster tracks your recently used items
When using your Mac, it’s common to open files you previously worked with. This obvious workflow trait is what led Apple, many years ago, to add an Open Recent submenu to application File menus, as well as a Recent Items submenu (containing sections for applications, documents, and servers) to the […] Read the original post…
Great iOS Apps for Bargain Hunters
I’m a cheapskate—within reason, of course. You won’t see me on Extreme Couponing, but when I buy something, I like to make sure I’m getting the best possible deal. Fortunately, smartphones make it easier than ever to be a smart shopper. Here are some iOS apps that can help you […] Read the original post…
Used Apple iPod touch 32GB MP3 Player for $130 + free shipping
CowBoom offers the used, 4th-generation (previous model) Apple iPod touch 32GB MP3 Player in Black, model no. MC544LL/A, for $139.99. Coupon code “Touch10″ cuts it to $129.99. With free shipping, that’s $105 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit, although we saw a used one […] Read the original post…
Stocks lose early momentum amid RIM profit-taking
The Toronto stock market closed little changed Monday, held back by a wave of profit-taking on Research In Motion shares while mining and energy stocks failed to benefit from rising commodity prices. Read the original post by Canada.com
iOS 6.1 Adds New Search API to MapKit Framework For Point-Of-Interest And Location Data
Apple has added a much required Maps Search API for developers who use Apple’s maps in their apps in iOS 6.1. The API enables developers to query Apple’s mapping service for point-of-interest (POI) and other location related data, for which they had to rely on third-party services earlier. […] Read the original post by Rounak…
Used Apple 3rd-Generation iPad 64GB WiFi 10″ Tablet for $480 + $5 s&h
As one of its daily deals, CowBoom offers the used, 3rd-generation Apple iPad 64GB WiFi 9.7″ Tablet in White, model no. MD330LL/A, for $479.99 plus $5 for shipping. Although we briefly saw it in a different color for $5 less yesterday (since expired), it’s still the second-best price we’ve seen […] Read the original post…
iOS 6.1 jailbreak may arrive as soon as this Sunday
The long rumored jailbreak for iOS 6.1 may arrive as soon as this Sunday. The jailbreak which has been in testing for a while now has been working fine with each beta release of iOS 6.1. The team needed to wait for the official release of iOS 6.1 so it […] Read the original post…
iMore at Macworld|iWorld 2013: The arrival
Monday at 6am I woke up to the shocking sounds of marimba-as-alarm, jumped in a cab, and headed to Montreal’s Trudeau International Airport so I could fly to San Francisco and Macworld|iWorld 2013. Or so I thought. Turns out mother nature had freezing rain on the menu, so the plane […] Read the original post…
7-Port Powered Upright USB Hub for $3 + $4 s&h
As one of its daily deals, MidnightBox offers this 7-Port Powered Upright USB 2.0 Hub for $3.49 plus $3.99 for shipping. That’s $2 under our October mention and the lowest total price we could find by a buck. It features a vertical hub stand. Deal ends today. Read the original post by dealmac – Today’s…
Purported iPad mini-like iPad 5 casings leak
Again, it should come as no surprise to anyone that the next-generation iPad 5 may be adopting the design cues of the iPad mini. With that in mind, 9to5Mac has scored some pictures of what just might be the back casing for the black Wi-Fi + 3G model. Today, we received […] Read the original…
Refurb Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wireless Station for $90 + free shipping
As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the refurbished 5th-generation (current generation) Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wireless Gigabit Base Station, model no. RF-MD031LL/A, for $89.99 with free shipping. That’s $10 under our November mention of a refurb and the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s also $73 under […] Read the original post…
Rotating Case and Stand for iPad with Retina for $6 + $4 s&h
As one of its daily deals, MidnightBox offers this Rotating Case and Stand for iPad with Retina in ten colors (White pictured) for $5.95 plus $3.99 for shipping. That’s $6 under the lowest total price we could find for a comparable case elsewhere. This synthetic litchi leather case supports 3rd- […] Read the original post…
Stanford seizes 1 million processing cores to study supersonic noise
In short order, the Sequoia supercomputer and its 1.57 million processing cores will transition to a life of top-secret analysis at the National Nuclear Security Administration, but until that day comes, researchers are currently working to ensure its seamless operation. Read the original post by Engadget
Refurb Harman Kardon Soundsticks III 2.1 Speakers for $100 + free shipping
Harman Audio via eBay offers the factory-refurbished Harman Kardon Soundsticks III 2.1-Channel Speaker System for $99.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with our June mention and the lowest total price we could find for a new set by $68. The transparent Soundsticks feature a system frequency response of 44Hz to […] Read the original post…