Category: Apple

Download iPhone 3.0 Software update for your iPhone Now ! Its Official

It’s official ! Finally after a long wait the official downloads of iPhone 3.0 are being rolled out as we speak.Saw this in my iTunes just now. I have added direct links in case you wish to download the software using your download manager.Remember you gotta have iTunes 8.2 to run this update.

Also this is the official update and it will brick all your jail broken phones.So those of you who have Pwned , or Jail broken phones you might need some Yellow Sn0w or Red Sn0w. Please wait ! For the offical firmware links get them after the jump

Continue reading “Download iPhone 3.0 Software update for your iPhone Now ! Its Official”

Apple iPhone 3GS vs iPhone 3G

Well Apple have now announced the updated version of the Apple iPhone 3G called the iPhone 3G S, the “S” stands for speed.

The handset looks almost identical to the previous model however in terms of usage, it’s nearly four times faster than before. The handset supports HSDPA upto 7.2Mbps.

The camera unit is now 3.2 Megapixel with Tap-To-Aufofocus, Macro and Auto White Balance and the added video recording at VGA 30FPS. Continue reading “Apple iPhone 3GS vs iPhone 3G”

Apple iPhone 3.0 Software Update Screenshots and Camera Samples

I was lucky to get iPhone 3.0 running on a  first gen iPhone. Here are some screen shots and camera samples of the phone running 3.0. Cut Copy Paste has finally appeared.Some users are also reporting better battery life on the 3.0 firmware. One cool feature is Shake to Undo Redo typing . There are close to 100 pictures in this gallery and I have tried to show most of the updates present in the new firmware. If I have missed anything let me know !

Continue reading “Apple iPhone 3.0 Software Update Screenshots and Camera Samples”

HOWTO : Upgrade to iPhone 3.0 on your Unlocked iPhone

The iPhone 3.0 Software is releasing on June 17th. Thats not too far but the firmware is already out on the interwebs. This guide is meant only for folks who are comfortable hacking their iphones.

We tested this guide on a iPhone 2G which was running version 2.1 firmware. Now its running version 3.0 and still remains unlocked. We had some issues with the upgrade and the phone got bricked a couple of times.

The Steps

  • Backup your iPhone using iTunes first . Would be useful just in case you wish to restore data.
  • This process will format your phone memory . Make sure to save all important stuff and make a not of apps installed.
  • You will need a Pwned version of the iPhone firmware before you restore to the 3.0 firmware.
  • Get iTunes 8.2 . Previous versions wont work !

Continue reading “HOWTO : Upgrade to iPhone 3.0 on your Unlocked iPhone”

Apple iPhone 3.0 Software Update working on Vodafone India

iPhone 3.0 Software update is coming out on June 17th . We could not wait till then, so we decided to take the plunge and get the 3.0 firmware running on our 1st Gen iPhone and we were pleased to find a a lot of changes to the iPhone OS. Here’s the proof that the Phone is running the v3 of the OS.

Continue reading “Apple iPhone 3.0 Software Update working on Vodafone India”

Nokia N97 vs Apple iPhone 3G Comparision with Pics

At the Nokia N97 Event we got a chance to test the iPhone 3G along with the N97.Since the N97 is seen as a iPhone Killer or even iPhone 3G killer from Nokia (5800 achieved great success as an iPhone killer atleast in the music phone market ) . The situation is interesting now because both iPhone 3G and N97 are going to selling in the same price band of Rs.30000-35000.($600 approx for unlocked phones).

This comparison is mostly hardware related.Hope you enjoy the comparison and the pics

N97 display is Awesome but iPhone is still classy
N97 display is great but iPhone is still classy

Continue reading “Nokia N97 vs Apple iPhone 3G Comparision with Pics”

Apple iPhone 3GS with 3Megapixel autofocus camera

Apple just announced the next version of the iPhone and its the 3GS and supposed to be faster than the 3G version .

  • 3MP auto-focus camera with video recording
  • Supports OpenGL|ES 2.0
  • Supports 7.2Mbps HSPDA.

Looks like its got a lot of performance improvement

pics , videos and more information coming soon

thanks to pics via gdgt

Apple 3GS Official Specs

Apple iPhone Video and iChat appear in Operator Inventory – Variants , Price and colors Revealed

WWDC is Tomorrow and the next gen Apple iPhone  has been leaked on an Italian Website SpazioCellulaire

See the screen of the inventory below showing all the different variants of the new iphone .

  • The new iphones are called iPhone Video and iPhone Video iChat
  • There are possibly 12 variants of the phone
  • 16 GB – 64 GB memory to be available
  • Its going to be available in various colors – White , Black, Orange , Green with Flower, Yellow , Red – This concept was bang on target Apple wants to carry the ipod nano colors concept to the iphone too

Some interesting facts about the colors are the Green W/Flowers , Yellow with fluffy bunnies

Product Red has been part of ipod family

iPhone Video Price

Even the price of the new phones have been leaked.

The 64GB version might cost $179 – $199 . Apple might charge extra for colors.

There is even a $99 16 GB version

Read

Introducing another Apple iPhone 2009 Rumour – iPhone Video

Some Anonymous source used the contact form on the blog and sent me a pic of what looks like the Apple iPhone 2009. Its not credible . I have never heard from the this guy before. So for now this is another rumour of the next gen iPhone.

You might be interested in the leak of the next gen ipod and iphones

The iPhone 3.0 was  last spotted in hong-kong

The next gen iPhone is expected to be called the iPhone video with TUAW reporting this .

AT&T also upgraded their networks recently to support hi-speed video calling.

iCanHasCheezburger now on Apple iPhone too !

funny-pictures-cat-wants-moat

The popular amusing cat photo gallery – “ICanHasCheezburger” now has its presence on the iPhone App store. The free iPhone app for “I can has Cheezeburger” basically pulls hilarious images from its site and amuses its users, doesn’t matter where and in what mood they are. Continue reading “iCanHasCheezburger now on Apple iPhone too !”

Apple iPhone 3.0 spotted in Hong Kong

The iPhone rumors just don’t stop coming . This time the rumor is accompanied by blurry pictures of the iPhone 3.0 spotted in Hong Kong. We have seen a lot of these features in the iPhone 3.0 software. It’s not clear if these were taken with a iPhone running the software or whether its the upcoming phone itself. There are no pictures of the body of the phone .

Continue reading “Apple iPhone 3.0 spotted in Hong Kong”

Protect Your iPhone’s Look and Improve Camera Quality with Clarifi

clarifi

Do you own Apple’s iPhone or thinking to get one but you are disappointed with the camera quality of the phone? Or do you want to protect your phone from scratches- then Griffin’s Clarifi is a pretty good option available for you. It is an exterior casing for the Apple iPhone with an inbuilt lens that can clarify the camera quality of the most loved phone – Apple iPhone. Continue reading “Protect Your iPhone’s Look and Improve Camera Quality with Clarifi”

Possible 5th Gen Apple iPod and 3 iPhone Variants Leaked

According to iLounge , the specs of the next gen iPhone and 5th Gen iPod have been leaked.

5th Gen Ipod

The ipod is illustrated above.

Major changes

  • Wider Screen means change in aspect ratio(in landscape mode) , good news for all those cursing the 4th gen nano.
  • Inbuilt Camera on the back – We guess VGA or 1.3 MP
  • No touchscreen
  • Smaller click wheel

Next Gen iPhone Rumors getting stronger

With the days nearing to the WWDC event the rumors just don’t stop coming.

iPhone 3.0

  • Expected in 2 storage options (32GB and 64 GB )
  • Might be 3 new variants ex:the nano, pro and pro extreme (for apple fanboys)
  • We might finally get a cheaper iPhone as its the worst selling phone in India due to the insane price
  • But the models for the various countries will be decided by apple.
  • Macrumors reported that China is getting a Matte plastic iPhone

Read