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 

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 network coverage signal with actual number on iphone

Have you encounter a situation when you network call quality or data network is bad/slow at certain area? Counting the bar by moving around might helps you with better signal but it's not really specific. With this tips, you can move around the actual signal bar convert into actual number for your checking.

This does not require the phone be jailbreak, have a try on it (as unsure if it will work with all version of iOS).

Remember:- The closer to zero the stronger the signal of the coverage within the area. Here are the steps:-

Step 1: Dial *3001#12345#* on your iPhone then press Call.

Step 2: You’ll now enter Field Test Mode. You’ll notice a signal strength indicator on the upper left hand corner of your screen. You can toggle between signal strength bars and a number by simply taping on it. At this point, press the home button to exit the app or if you would like the feature to be permanent, continue on. Don’t worry, the process is completely reversible.

Step 3: Hold down on the Power button until you see the ‘slide to power off’ bar.  Do not power off the device.

Step 4: Press down on the Home button until the app closes and you return to your home screen.

That’s it. Even when restarting the iPhone, the signal strength can be toggled between bars and numbers. The closer your number is to zero, the stronger your signal is.

To return to the default bars permanently, follow these steps:

Step 1: Dial *3001#12345#* on your iPhone then press Call.

Step 2: Press on your Home Button once.

The second step essentially closes the Field Test mode. You won’t see it on your iPhone again unless you repeat the process. 

[Source:-Redmond Pie]

Samsung copying Apple? You be the judge

Check out the picture comparison...

Source: [Reddit]

MAC OS X Lion Launched & New MacBook Air!!!

Apple launched the Mac OS Lion 10.7. The new version is available for download in the Mac App Store for user. Retails for USD 29.99.   [Source: OS X Lion]

Also indicate the launch of new MacBook Air. The new MacBook Air is packed with Intel Core i5 & i7 processor, Thunderbolt, Backlit Keyboard & comes with OS X Lion. [Source: MacBook Air]

Apple Ipad 2 - Malaysia

The long awaited ipad2 is now available in Malaysia - 29 April 2011.

Not sure if this it due to our strengthen ringgit, the entry level is price at RM1499, make it competitive compare to our neighbor country (entry at SGD 668).

Go to the nearest reseller store or make at order at Apple Store

Hidden Settings for MAC OS X

Interested to uncover the hidden settings of Mac OS X, check this out:- Secrets

Tips for iPhone battery - from Apple

Tips for iPhone battery maintenance, click here

Apple Ipad...

Seems like it is going to Malaysia? Anyone care to sponsor one for fair review :-)

WWDC 2009 Round Up

The World Wide Developer Conference 2009 kick off at San Francisco morning (08 June 2009), Steve Jobs did no make any appareance in the keynote speech as many rumours ever since he went into medical level.

You can catch the keynote speech at http://bit.ly/5XqgC if you miss it. In short, numerous products has been introduce in this keynote speech:-

1. New Macbook Air & Pro - (highlight -13 inch Macbook Pro), better specs than the predecessor but price have been come down. Firewire port has been added in the range except for Macbook Air, SD card slot in MacBook Pro


2. OS X Snow Leopard - upgrade only USD29, rather than USD129 as before


3. Iphone 3G S(June 19 -US, July 2009 - Malaysia) - USD199 for 16GB, USD299 for 32GB for new customerd, some features like video recording and voice control are limited to the iPhone 3G S. Original Iphone3G 8GB on sale for USD99


4. OS 3.0 (June 17 - Worldwide) - Available free for existing iphone user(1st & 2nd generation), USD 9.95 for ipod touch user

Iphone 3G, disable carrier settings

Long time havent update / review about gadget encounter or provide some view on the latest gadget on the street.

Recently, with the much awaiting Iphone 3G launching in Malaysia has finally launched by Maxis. However, some industry watcher has been thinking other operator might follow suite as is not an exclusive deal in Malaysia. Well, i guess we shall wait and see, especially Maxis package has been NOT so ATTRACTIVE for the low usage customer. (Well, Iphone has been label as an high end phone, probably if every tom, dick & harry owning on, it will not be so "high end" anymore.)

I wish to share some tips & tricks for those Iphone 3G user (especially on Maxis or carrier supported country) where their APN settings has been hidden from changing thus hamper the trick to disable data connection (of course, Jailbreak can solve this problem). This tips are for those who prefer to stick to original firmware.

1. Download the Iphone Enterprise Configuration tools, from Apple official site. Link:- MAC, PC
2. Create a new “Configuration Profile” and click on the “Advanced Setting” to set the APN information for EDGE/3G (an invalid APN will render the data connection failed to connect.
3. After you have done that export the profile, send it as email to your iphone and install it as instructed on the screen.
4. Reboot the phone (Home + Power Button simultaneously)
5. Test by connecting to the internet with certain apps (eg. Maps, Stocks, Weather , etc)

MacWorld 2009

MacWorld 2009 much anticipated event going to be debut at January 5-9,2009.

Each Apple will take this opportunity to introduce a new products to the market. 

Here are some of the rumuors that spreading around for upcoming Apple annoucement:-

1. Apple Iphone Nano [source: Macrumours]
2. Apple mini replacing the 2 years ago model
3. Steve Jobs will no longer host this session MacWorld, and will be the last year Apple participating as well.

Well, we shall wait and see....

Apple overtakes Microsoft as world’s #3 smartphone OS vendor in Q308, Gartner Report

With the introduction of Apple Iphone, the handheld market industry has make a leap from traditional usage of smartphone. By far, iphone is still consider the most advance smartphone devices despite it lacks of basic feature, their multi-touch screen has been a revolutionary design that chance a consumer browsing a page on their smartphone devices.

In this Q3 2008, Gartner report, we saw a change for OS dominations on the 3rd placing which dominated by Microsoft Windows Mobile has been replaced by Mac OS X, while Symbian(owned by Nokia) & Research in Motion (by Blackberry) still the stay on their 1st and 2nd place. Growth for the Nokia sales has been decline of 3% due to the expansion of growth for Blackberry & Apple devices.

Stiff competition ahead or decline of market share for symbian platform next year but will maintain their leading position on the market according to Gartner.

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[MacDailyNews]