Chromium OS ported to iPad?!
A UK-based hacker [@Hexxeh] recently posted pictures on his blog of an iPad running Chrome OS. The story is that Hexxeh made a few tweets saying “I’ll dash your hopes later, there are a few catches.” In a reply to another twitter user, he said later that “You can’t use it as a normal iPad without a restore sadly though.”
Some are claiming this is a screenshot displayed in the Photos app, and until further proof, only Hexxeh will know the truth. However, it is a cool concept to think of. A heavily garded Apple product such as the iPad running Chrome OS is intruiging and somewhat “conniving.” As of right now, this picture is the only proof we have.
Read MoreCalling all Developers: iOS 4.2 Beta Now Available
Currently in the iOS Developer Center, iOS Beta 4.2 is available for download for iPad, iPhone, and iPod. An update will come soon on the bug fixes and features that come with 4.2.
Update 1:
The biggest new feature for iPhone, and iPod touch is AirPrint. AirPrint allows users to print via a shared printer. This function is only available for iOS users with mutli-tasking. Therfore, iPhone 3G users will not be able to print.
Along with AirPrint, many minor features are brought to the iPhone and iPod touch. For example, 4.2 Beta will debut a new icon for Apple’s Voice Memos application, a new version of modem firmware, some new font additions for the Notes application, and add support for importing .ics files directly as a way to add events to the native Calendar application.
Update 2:
Many of the features that iPhone and iPod users already enjoy are brought to the iPad with 4.2 Beta. These features include folders and multitasking. Just like on current devices that run iOS 4, users can run tasks from compatible applications in the background, and manage those applications by double-tapping the home button.
4.2 beta for iPad also brings many other updates:
- 20 Apps Per Folders
- New Spotlight Preferences
- New restrictions in settings
- Ability to turn off/on spell check
- Larger Font Options
- New Notes Fonts
- Game Center
- Orientation lock and brightness control
- AirPlay
- AirPrint
- Threaded Mail
- iAd
iTunes 10.0.1 Update: Safe for Jailbreak
A few days ago, Apple released iTunes update 10.0.1. This is Apple’s first minor update for iTunes 10. With the update comes a new Ping sidebar, and minor bug fixes. This update is jailbreak safe for 4.1 (confirmed by @iH8sn0w).
New Ping Sidebar
iTunes 10.0.1 Bug Fixes:
- Addresses an issue where the iTunes library and playlists appear deleted.
- Fixes an issue where iTunes may unexpectedly quit while interacting with album artwork viewed in another window.
- Fixes an issue that created an incompatibility with some third-party shared libraries.
- Resolves problems with third-party visualizers.
- Addresses picture quality issue where videos change depending on whether the on-screen controls are visible.
Also, do you use Ping? Drop a comment.
Read MoreReplace iPhone app icons without Jailbreaking…?
Themes have been a very common reason for Jailbreaking. Ever since 1.1.4 I remember having themes. However, if you want to refrain from jailbreaking, or you are waiting for a 4.1 jailbreak (iPhone 4) you can still change your app’s ugly icon using iPhone Explorer.
The program, iPhone Explorer is cross platform, therefore it will work on Windows and Mac. The only components needed is an iPhone, USB cable, computer, and some basic photoshop (or paint) knowledge.
To begin:
Open iPhone Explorer on your PC or Mac, connect your iPhone or iPod and navigate into the app’s folder, located in /Apps/appname.app/appname.app.app (where appname is the name of the app you want to change and device name is the name of your device). In that folder, find the png file for the app, named something like icon@2x.png for an iPhone 4, or Icon.png for iPhone 3GS and below. Back up the original icon (unless you are a daredevil) and replace it with your own icon (you can usually find some good icons around sites like Iconspedia). Make sure the icon is in PNG format and is 114×114 pixels for the iPhone 4, 57×57 for the iPhone 3GS and earlier. After a quick reboot, your icons should be changed!
Note that this only works with 3rd party apps from the App Store, not apps that come on your device. Sadly, jailbreaking is required to change your stock icons.
Post some comments displaying icons you’ve created!
