Apple iPhone 5 - No contract from Apple

Fan of Apple products - iPhone 5 now is available in Malaysia in Apple Online store.

Available in Black & Silver OR White & Silver in the following size:-
16GB - RM 2199
32GB - RM2499
64GB - RM2799

iPhone user (except iPhone4S) .. Jailbreak now before exploit patch

iOS users might get a rejoice weeks ago, however, with the latest rumours circulating around, Apple released 5.1 Beta patched for the exploit use in the jailbreak method, source here.

If you wish to jailbreak your iPhone, recommend to perform the upgrade now.

To jailbreak your iOS, the untethered jailbreak released pod2g , details of instruction here. Excerpt here for your convinience:-

Step 1: Download Redsn0w 0.9.10b3 for Windows from this link and Redsn0w 0.9.10b3 for Mac from this link and save the application in a folder named "Redsn0w" on your desktop.

Step 2: Double click the Redsn0w zip file and extract the application to the Redsn0w folder. Navigate back to the Redsn0w folder and launch the Redsn0w application.

Step 3: After launching Redsn0w, click on the Jailbreak button.

Windows 7 users should run the exe in Windows XP compatibility mode (right-click on the Redsn0w exe and select Properties, then select the Compatibility tab and select Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows XP). Windows XP and Windows 7 users should run Redsn0w as‘Administrator’ (right-click on the Redsn0w exe and select 'Run as an Administrator').

Step 4: You will now be prompted plug your iPhone to the computer and switch it OFF. Follow the instructions and click on 'Next' to move to the next screen:

Step 5: You will now need to put your iPhone into the DFU mode. Redsn0w will take you through the necessary steps:

(a) Hold the Power button on iPhone down for 3 seconds:

(b) Now simultaneously hold the Home button and keep the two buttons pressed for 10 seconds:

(c) Now release the Power button while keeping the Home button pressed until Redsn0w detects the device:

Step 6: Your iPhone should reboot now. Please remember to release the Home button.

Step 7: Redsn0w will now start preparing the jailbreak data.

Step 8: You will now be prompted to select the jailbreak options you would like. Make sure Cydia is selected and select 'Next' to continue.

Step 9: You iPhone will be rebooted again and Redsn0w will now begin uploading the new RAM disk and kernel.

Step 10: You will now be notified once the jailbreaking process is complete. Click on the 'Finish' button to exit the application.

Step 11: Your iPhone will reboot once again (which could take approximately 5 minutes). After it has rebooted, your iPhone should be successfully jailbroken. You should find Cydia jailbreak app on your iPhone’s home screen.

If you're new to the jailbreaking world and wondering what to do after jailbreaking your iPhone, checkout our jailbreak apps category page to find out the apps you can install on your iPhone using the Cydia app. Please note that some of the jailbreak apps and tweaks are still not compatible with iOS 5/iOS 5.0.1 so please be cautious while installing them 

Mobile Security - iOS versus Android Infographic

Pictures says it all.....The infographic examines the security features of Android and iOS, and also takes a look at their strengths and weaknesses.


Infographic by Veracode Application Security

Android OS Platform - Gingerbread & ICS on the rise

On November, we highlighted that Android Gingerbread (2.3.3) dominates the Android OS platform.

Source:- Android Developer

Today (as of January 3, 2012)  Android analysis platform report:-

• Android 2.3.x dominating 55.5% (On November 3, 44.4%)
• Android 2.2 now dominating 30.4% (On November 3, 40.7%)
• New Introduction - Android 4.0.x now dominating 0.6%

Source:- Android Developer

At of writing, only Galaxy Nexus comes default with Android 4.0.x. While Android ecosystem has been seems as "most" open platform operating system  however, getting official update will likely to depends on the OEM interest and strategies of (if OEM not releasing any official update) independent custom ROM build.

Whether will earlier devices will get upgrade to ICS soon? Or new device will launch with default Android 4.0.x OS? 

We are unsure on the roadmap or strategies ahead. If you are looking for a purchase right now and yet can't wait for the Galaxy Nexus to be available locally, this article (Link) provide a comprehensive list of eligibility & availability dates.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2012

Wishing our readers Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2012

Get iTunes notification pop up in dock (10.7)

Application on MAC OS X 10.7 (Lion) 


We've never share try this, just to share with readers on the tips & tricks we come across:-

There's a hidden setting for the Dock that will show pop-up notifications of which iTunes track is playing, a little like Growl.

First, quit iTunes if it's open, then open a Terminal window and type the following:

defaults write com.apple.dock itunes-notifications -bool TRUE;killall Dock

Then start iTunes and try playing a track. Neat, eh? The pop-up fades away after a few seconds. To add the iTunes icon to the pop-up window, type the following into a Terminal window:

defaults write com.apple.dock notification-always-show-image -bool TRUE;killall Dock

To deactivate the pop-up at a later date, quit iTunes again, then open a Terminal window and type the following two lines:

defaults delete com.apple.dock itunes-notifications
defaults delete com.apple.dock notification-always-show-image;killall Dock 

Source:- [MacWorld] 

Check internet utilization on Maxis & new Internet plans

Update 1 (24 December 2011) :- Latest ussd string to check mobile internet usage ( *100*3*6#)


Unknown to many of us, recently Maxis introduce a method to check your mobile internet utilization from your phone. This will definitely helps for subscriber that been complaining about overcharging from Maxis - as now subscribers can currently monitor their usage daily to ensure quota is not exceeded.

From the FAQ (not sure if this applicable for monthly pass or existing pass ; as it mentioned New Internet Plan):- Maxis seems to send alert when usage is at 80% & 100% of usage.

However for those that eager to find out their utilization, here are the short-cut to check mobile internet usage from ussd menu:- *100*3*5# (execute this from your phone dialler) - found it works with Monthly pass on this

Also little known to us Maxis launch time-based & quota upgrade passes for their subscribers.

The plan as highlighted below:-