Real White iPhone 4s on China's Grey Market ?

The Chinese web site Giz-China has published a photos claiming that there are genuine white iPhone 4s is being sold in the China's grey market (a.k.a black markets). Many digital retailers in China have been stockpiling the white devices due to its big profits.

Jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 GM on iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G and iPod touch 4G, 3G with Redsn0w 0.9.6b2 [Guide]

Today we broke the news about the release of iOS 4.2.1 GM for iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G, iPod touch 4G, 3G and iPad. Now you can use Redsn0w 0.9.6b2 to jailbreak all these iOS devices. Moreover I have collected the direct download links for iOS 4.2.1 GM to all above mentioned devices.

You have to note that Cydia doesn't work till now due to some issues on the private APIs used by Cyida which has been changed by Apple. Bud don't worry the developers has fixed these issues and it is only a matter of time as they are waiting for the iOS 4.2.1 public release. For now you can install jailbroken-apps via SSH - until we got the new Cydia version - as you have full root access on your iOS device.

Get Physical Keyboard on your iPhone 4 with “Keyboard Buddy Case”

Apple iPhone 4 owners who have been envious of BlackBerry owners with the integrated thumb keyboard or Droid owners with their sliding keyboard can put an end to all that envy with Boxwave’s newest case.

Verizon CEO: iPhone will Come to Verizon when “Apple Thinks it’s Time”

Couple of days back, we saw a Verizon's white iPhone 4 leaked with a screenshot which could be real or fake. Actually, it seems real especially after Verizon's CEO interviewed by WSJ about Verizon's iPhone.

17-Year Old Boy Made $130,000 from Selling White iPhone 4s

Fei Lam, a 17-year old high school senior and gadget nerd, New Yorker, made $130,000 during 6 months from selling white iPhone 4s. He was buying up some white iPhone 4 parts and putting his own conversion kits together.

Is this the Verizon White iPhone 4?

I have just been tipped off via mail about Verizon iPhone 4 – a white iPhone 4 tweaked to work as a Verizon white iPhone 4 without antennagate problem that iPhone 4 users faced when it was announced.

Take a quick look at the picture below. This photo proves iPhone 4 antenna design update is rolling-out with Verizon network? Let us know what do you think?

Windows Phone 7, iPhone 4 and Android in a Grilling Contest [VIDEO]

You might have surmised from the title, Grilling Contest. WP7, iPhone 4 and Google's Android G2 device in a grilling contest. EZGrill made a quick grilling contest using a hot grill between Android G2 (for $599), Windows Phone 7 (for $549), and iPhone 4 ($731). So, which one will win? Le's face it.

The Windows Phone 7 showed the most endurance, although it was crashed int he end too. Le's take a look at the video below and thanks Engadget for spotting this. And of course, the OS had a lot to do with this...

Table Connect for iPhone in a Game Test [VIDEO]

Remember Table Connect for iPhone? This real 58-inch table which was demonstrated before in a video that makes us want it. The guys behind this project has made a new video but this time, it's more interesting!

We are currently testing Table Connect for iPhone with various games and are testing how far we can go :-)

Warning: Try only if you're fit, sore muscles guaranteed! (Still hurts ...)

Labyrinth 2 by Illusion Labs is great fun and available on the App Store!

The video is showing Labyrinth 2 game in action. Of course it's not comfortable to carry a huge table and play a game but anyway, it'll be attractive for reactionary uses! [TableConnect, via iPhoneItalia]

Logging into Twitter and Facebook using your Face & Voice [Video]

A great new feature has just been developed by European MoBio (Mobile Biometry) Project, Manchester Team. They have worked so hard on this feature and now N900 can run this feature. The features allows you to login to your favorite "Social Network" using "Voice" and "Face Recognition".

This new feature has made it easy for users to log-in to their account using their voice or their face, it also includes face movement and eye blinking so no one can easily login to your account. This means that this new feature has brought Security and reliability.

As part of the European MoBio (mobile biometry) Project, the Manchester team has developed a demo app that can log the user into Gmail, Twitter and Facebook using just face and voice recognition. Work on the technology finishes this month and Dr Philip A. Tresadern says that a number of well-known companies in the mobile space have shown interest in using the technology.

According to Dr Tresadern we can't fool this App as it also uses our eyeblinking and face movement. He also added that they have done this experiment on Nokia N900 and this feature might also hit iPhone 4 late after their experimentation on iOS devices.

Cool features, eh? What do you think? [via TNW]

FaceTime on Jailbroken iPhone 3GS is Real

In case you are in Middle East, you may know that there's no FaceTime there but some folks got a tweak to activate it in unsupported countries. The same folks are now working hard to bring FaceTime on jailbroken iPhone 3GS.

This is thanks to a tweak will be available in Cydia for jailbroken iPhone 3GS running iOS 4.1. The tweak know as “FaceIt-3G” will enable iPhone 4-only FaceTime video calling option on iOS 4.1 for iPhone 3GS users. You can check the video to see it in action.

Before you leave, you may want to check our iPhone apps gallery for more must have Cydia tweaks that would be useful for your iOS device. [via iPhoneItalia]

UPDATE: The tweak is now available in Cydia for jailbroken devices. You can take a look our post here to for more info. 

Easily Recover Lost iPhone / iPod Touch Data from iTunes Backups

iTunes automatically makes the backup of your iPhone/iPod Touch and iPad data. Today I found a useful utility that lets you to extracts data from backups created automatically by iTunes.

The iPhone Backup Extractor utility can recover contacts, pictures, call histories, MMS, SMS and text messages, videos, voicemail, calendar entries, notes, app files, saved games, debug information and data that might otherwise be inaccessible. It automatically converts the extracted database into CSV, VCard or ICAL formats, so they can be easily imported into Excel, Outlook, or Webmail.

The iPhone Backup Extractor can extract files from the backups iTunes automatically makes of your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.

The iPhone Backup Extractor works on Windows (XP, Vista, 7), Mac OS X and Linux, with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 backups from all versions of iTunes.

Download iPhone Backup Extractor

Charge Your iPhone 4 Wirelessly with PowerMat

In case you are a busy guy or you want to charge your iPhone without plugging-in using cables, then your choice is PowerMate. It's a new accessory that charges your iPhone 4 and some other device wirelessly. The first wireless charger is now available in commercial use. Powermat has previously released a range of accessories to charge you device. Now you'll not need any cable to charge your iPhone, just put this wonderful charging mat on your iPhone and it will automatically charge your phone.

This Powermat accessory uses "Magnetic Induction" to charge your iPhone, it was never too easy before to charge your iPhone wirelessly but Powermat has something to say about this:

Now charging your iPhone 4 is as simple as setting it down! Complete solutions are pre-pack bundles pairing a Powermat one position charging mat and a receiver to provide a seamless upgrade to wireless charging. Charge your iPhone 4 with the Powermat 1Xi and Receiver Case for iPhone 4.

According to Powermat, some of other devices are supported in this charger including iPhone 4, HTC EVO 4G, HTC HD2, Motorola Droid X, Blackberry Bold 9700 series, Blackberry Curve 8500/9300 series and the Nokia N97.

You can simply buy this charger from the official page at just 59.99$. Things included are 1x PowerMat wireless charging mat, 1x wireless receiver case for iPhone 4, 1x power supply and a micro USB to USB cable. Hope you tell us if you liked this accessory in the comment section below. [Gizmodo, via RedmondPie]

Apple Passes RIM and Becomes the 4th Mobile Vendor in the World

The latest statistics from the International Data Corporation (IDC) in the Q3 this year shows that Apple bypass RIM and take over the fourth spot on their list of global mobile phone vendors, thanks to the great success of sales of iPhone 4 in the last few months.

The reports shows that Apple has shipped 14.1 million by the end of the third quarter of 2010. Of course Nokia tops the sales with 110.4 million shipments followed by Samsung and LG. Of course you have to put in mind that Nokia, LG and Samsung have wider range of sales than Apple including lots of mobile phones and smartphones. Apple is the only company that has one model on the market which is the iPhone. So, Apple still my number 1, what about you?

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Activate FaceTime on iPhone 4 in Middle East with MiddleWhat

In case you are unlucky and you can't get FaceTime in your country as in the Middle East because Apple for some reason disabled it, you can try MiddleWhat tweak that is available for jailbroken devices for free. This tweak will activate FaceTime on iPhone 4 in any unsupported countries. 

For iPhone 4 only.

This package enables FaceTime if (and only if) it is disabled solely due to region restrictions. This will NOT enable FaceTime for any other reason. it is only usable on iPhone 4. It does NOT have any visible output, icons, or configurable options. It can be cleanly uninstalled.

MiddleWhat is available in Cydia via BigBoss repository for free but you need a jailbroken device so you can follow our step by step guide posted here to jailbreak your iPhone using Limera1n. Once your iPhone 4 is jailbroken, navigate to Cydia and search for MiddleWhat under Bigboss repository.

The Banned White iPhone 4 Promo Video [Humor]

We all knew that Apple has delayed white iPhone 4 for three times, first when it announced it in July, then in August till later this year and from about two days until spring 2011. We also got some reports that it was canceled by Apple. So, while waiting for a 'white iPhone 5', let's have some fun with a banned white iPhone 4 promo video.

If you waited for the white iPhone, you’re an idiot. You’re a stupid human being who has waited 5 months for a phone that’s a different color. That you’re just gonna put a cover on anyway. So you’re a fool. In fact, why don’t you go get an EVO or something? Or a Droid. 2. They apparently does.

Yahoo Messenger 2.0.1 Allows Video Calling from iPod Touch 4G to PC / Mac

Yahoo Messenger App 2.0 was already available for iPhone 4 as it was already been discussed here. Using the iPhone 4, we can make video calls over 3G to a PC or Mac and vise versa using this app. Now Yahoo Messenger App gets an updated to enable video calling on iPod touch 4G too.

What's New in Version 2.0.1

- Enabled video calling on iPod touch (4th generation).
- Bug fixes.

This new version had fixed some previous bugs and enabled iPod touch 4G to video call to a PC or Mac. The main feature it has that it can make video and voice calls over 3G network. Some other features like that you can make low cost voice calls on landline numbers, send free messages through Messenger. To thave the best experience from this app, it's recommended to use Wifi.

Download Yahoo Messenger 2.0.1 for iPhone, iPod touch [iTunes Link]

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You May Never See a White iPhone 4 !

We've really started to lose hope! White iPhone 4? You will never see a white iPhone 4 because Apple reportedly cancels the white iPhone 4 altogether, according to a new report from BGR. BGR’s source says that there will be another delay in March which would cause the release of the white iPhone to interfere with the release of iPhone 5.

Yesterday, Apple's App Store app was updated to allow reserving your white iPhone 4 but in the same moments Apple announced that the device would not be available until spring 2011. Today, the reports from BGR claims that you may never see a white iPhone 4. So, do you really care about having a white iPhone 4?

White iPhone 4 Delayed Until Spring 2011

Yesterday we informed you that you can start reserving your white iPhone 4 from the app store app on your device. Unfortunately, earlier today, we were shocked by a new report that a representitve from the Cupertion based company has informed Reuters that white iPhone 4 delayed until spring of 2011. That was really shocking!

(Reuters) - Apple Inc said on Tuesday that it would delay release of its eagerly anticipated white iPhone again, this time until next spring.

If you are a tech fan, you may know that this is the third delay for white iPhone 4, first when they launched it, second when Apple reported that it will be available later this year, and now we have to wait to the spring of 2011. This also indicates that all rumors about iPhone 5 in 2011 are killed now, what do you think?

iOS 4.1 Critical Bug Lets You Bypass Passcode Lock [Video]

There's critical bug found in the iOS 4.1 of the iPhone 4, this bug lets you bypass iPhone 4 passcode lock and allows you to make calls and access contact information. There's a simple technique for how to do this, you just have to lock your iPhone with a passcode then press emergency call and type a non existing number (as ###). Next tap the call button and immediately hit the lock button. It should open up the Phone app where you can see all your contacts, call any number, etc.

Here's a video showing how it really works:

After your iPhone passcode is unlocked you can make calls, send emails, you can see the entire list of contact, recent call history and voicemails. Well this is an highly crirtical bug in iOS 4.1, it might be a risk for so many people. So, Apple, you have to say something about this and fix it immediately ! [via 9to5mac]

Try it and share us the results in the comment section below.

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VLC Media Player Updated to Support iPhone and iPod Touch

Big milestone ! VLC Media Player has just been updated to version 1.1.0 to support iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch. As you know VLC media palyer is one of the best media players for Mac and Windows. VLC Media player plays most multimedias files and various streaming protocols.

This new version of VLC brings:
- Runs on the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and the recent iPod touches
- You can now delete files from the application, without having to go through iTunes
- Many more extensions are being recognized.
- Much faster decoding thanks to assembly optimizations

We've tested the new version on iPhone 4 and it seems that the graphics and animations are really fluid with very high quality

Download VLC Media Player for iPhone and iPod touch [iTunes Link]

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