How to Unlock iPhone 3GS & iPhone 4 (iOS 5.1.1) With Ultrasn0w Fixer

Apple keeps releasing newer versions of iOS, fixing bugs, addressing security issues and adding more features. With each new release of iOS comes certain updates which might be considered unfavorable but thanks to the jailbreak community, there's always a way to patch things up and get even with Apple. Just a few days ago, I wrote a post on jailbreaking iOS 5.1.1 using Greenpois0n Absinthe but those who rely on Ultrasn0w to unlock their phones might have been facing some problems. Now that has been fixed. Ultrasn0w Fixer lets the official Ultrasn0w 1.2.5 work with iOS 5.1.1 to unlock your iPhone so you can use it with all network carriers. ...Read more

Untethered Jailbreak for iPhone / iPad / iPod with iOS 5.1.1 Using GreenPois0n Absinthe 2.0.1

Most iPhone users were forced to stick with iOS 5.0.1 because it was the only firmware that allowed untethered jailbreak. I did this on a friend's iPhone using redsn0w and it worked quite well but we all know there are more feautures included in iOS 5.1.1. Fortunately, GeenPois0n now jailbreaks iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4G and iPhone 4S. You don't need to be scared because it's an untethered jailbreak and you won't need to connect you iPhone to your computer each time you need to boot it. GreenPois0n Absinthe tool  can jailbreak all A4 and A5 iOS devices (iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches) except, of course, the latest iPad 2 which has a 32nm A5 CPU. ...Read more

BlackBerry: Dead or Alive?

Once the king of smartphones in the U.S, BlackBerry makers Research in Motion (RIM) have been on a steady decline since the release of the first Apple iPhone back in 2007. Having already lost market share to Apple, RIM then had to contend with Google and their range of Android phones, which quickly became the dominant force in the world of smartphones, eclipsing even Apple. In March of this year, BlackBerry handsets had a market share of just 12.3 percent and, for the first time in seven years, actually lost money. So are we looking at the end of BlackBerry? Are they dead or can they hang in there? Well, it seems like RIM might have something ...Read more

How to Unlock iPhone 3G / 3GS and iPhone 4 without Wi-Fi Using Ultrasnow

I've unlocked iPhone 3G, 3GS and iPhone 4 using this method and I'm sure it will work for you. You don't need wi-fi connection to unlock your phone, it's an offline unlock to get your phone activated and useable with iTunes and any SIM card different from your home network provider. To unlock your iPhone 3G or 3GS or iPhone 4, you must first jailbreak the phone and upgrade to iPad baseband. If you haven't done this, this tutorial won't work for you and you may not be able to use your iPhone with another carrier. I've done this countless times because each time I upgrade my firmware or decide to set up my device as new, it automatically locks. ...Read more

Must Nokia Go Android to Survive in the Smartphone Market?

There are clear indications that Nokia is losing the smartphone market due to lots of reasons. For over a decade, Nokia's dominance was almost undisputed as demand for Symbian OS kept rising till the emergence and rapid growth of  iOS and Android over the years. Nokia tried several updates to stay alive in the market by upgrading its Symbian platform but obviously, this hasn't helped much. From Symbian ^3, we saw Symbian Anna and Belle which hasn't made much difference. Meego OS was discontined and Maemo too isn't so much in demand. These are clear indications that Nokia definitely has to change its marketing strategy. According to its financial ...Read more

How to Reduce Internet Data Usage on iPhone / iPad

One of the things lots of people complain about iPhone and iPad is the rate at which data is used. If you're not on a unlimited data plan, you'll find your subscription always getting exhausted before expiry. I used to have the same problem till I made some adjustments that greatly reduced the internet data usage on my iPhone. There are certain tips you can follow to cut back your data usage and save some money. 1. Use an alternative web browser Yes, Safari is a great browser that gives you that desktop experience you love but I've come to realize that it sucks the life out of my data plan. There are alternatives like Opera Mini and UCBrowser ...Read more

Android Based Devices and iPhone – Which is Better?

It's a really hard thing to do trying to determine which platform is better between Android and iOS because both have their pros and cons. If you're an Apple freak, you will be of the opinion that there's nothing comparable with your iPhone but the same thing goes for Android OS users. I'm using an iPhone but I plan on getting an Android smartphone in the near future, not because my iPhone doesn't serve purpose, but because there are certain things I love in Android OS as well. I love my iPhone, there's no doubt about that but that won't blind me from telling the truth about these two mobile operating systems. Even though I don't personally ...Read more