One of the best reasons to Jailbreak your iPhone is IntelliscreenX.
This is one amazing add-on.
Features:
- View Calendar, Email, Text Messages, News, Facebook, Twitter, Weather, and more from your iPhone "Slide To Unlock" screen
- Taskbar Icons for Missed Email, SMS, Phone calls, and Silent status
- QuickView/Preview Entire Email
- View/Mark Read/Unread/Delete your Emails from the Lock Screen
- Reply to SMS/iMessages with Message+ (free)
- Completely integrated into iOS6 Notification Center
- Integrated Twitter and Facebook pages
- Post/Comment/Tweet from anywhere
- Access QuickSettings like brightness, airplane mode, Bluetooth +
- Advanced RSS Reader uses iOS 6 Reader to show "just" news
- Can "pull down" and display in any app!
As always you need a jailbroken IOS device and then go search in Cydia app to find this
Someones done a great video so watch it
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Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Auxo – One Reason I Jailbroke My iPhone
Auxo – the awesome replacement for the iOS app switcher, which we had previewed few days back is now available on Cydia.
Auxo is based on a concept by designer @Sentry_NC aims to replace the app switcher. The designer has joined hands with Jack Willis, and JamieD360 to make the concept a reality.
Auxo replaces the app icons in the app switcher with a card-like screenshot of the current state of the app. The card-like screenshot makes it easier to identify the app you want to launch from the app switcher.
You can remove apps from the app switcher by swiping down on the app rather than going through the tedious process of pressing and holding the Home button etc. You can also kill multiple apps by using multiple fingers (though it is debatable if killing apps is a good idea). We liked the feature where the jailbreak tweak prompts you if you really want to close the music app when the music is playing in the background.
The jailbreak tweak allows you to access some of the frequently used toggles such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth etc.
Auxo also redesigns the music controls that are available when you swipe from left to right, with album artwork etc and gives you quick access to the volume controls. Check out the video walkthrough.
Auxo is available on Cydia for $1.99. Auxo is currently compatible with iOS 6, but the developers are planning to release an update to add support iOS 5.x.x sometime next week. They also plan to release Auxo for iPad shortly.
You require a Jailbroken IOS device and then simply open the cydia app to done load it
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Jailbreak now avaialable for all Devices Running IOS6 and 6.1
| Hey jailbreaking fans! The iOS 6.1 untethered jailbreak is here! Here is our tutorial, with download links and all: |
| http://www.jailbreaknation.com/jailbreak-6.1-untethered-with-evasi0n-for-ios-6-iphone-5-4s-4-3gs-ipod-touch-5g-4g-ipad-mini-432 |
Here is a video tutorial, step-by-step: |
| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYoOxZZN32o |
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Jailbreak on the way for all iPhones/iPads with IOS 6.1 or below.
The evad3rs dev team has just announced that the untethered jailbreak tool will be called evasi0n.
The evad3rs dev team have made the announcement on their website.
According to the website, the dev team is currently working on finishing the GUI.
We are in the process of finishing the GUI. Come back soon!
They have also revealed that the next step will be beta testing.
As reported earlier, evasi0n jailbreak will work on iOS 6.0, iOS 6.0.1, iOS 6.0.2 and iOS 6.1. It will support all iOS 6.1 compatible devices except for Apple TV 3. So the following iOS devices will be supported:
iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS
iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPad mini
iPod touch 5G, iPod Touch 4G
Apple TV 2
5 minutes of your time!
A computer, running Windows (XP minimum), Mac OS X (10.5 minimum) or Linux (x86 / x86_64)
An iPhone, iPad or iPod running iOS 6.0 through 6.1 (you may check in Settings / General / About => Version)
A USB cable to connect the device to the computer
Thursday, September 27, 2012
iPhone 5′s A6 Chip Clocked At 1.3GHz By New Version of Geekbench
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Original Geekbench benchmarks had revealed that Apple's new iPhone 5 is powered by a 1.02 GHz ARMv7 processor with 1GB RAM.
But it looks like iPhone 5's A6 chip is much more powerful as it has been clocked at 1.3GHz by a new version of Geekbench 2 - an iOS benchmarking app, that hit the App Store today.
Primate Labs John Poole told Engadget that the new version of Geekbench 2 app "features a dramatically improved processor frequency detection algorithm, which consistently reports the A6's frequency as 1.3GHz."
He said: "Earlier versions of Geekbench had trouble determining the A6's frequency, which lead to people claiming the A6's frequency as 1.0GHz as it was the most common value Geekbench reported."
Teardown of iPhone 5's A6 chip has revealed that it is powered by a dual-core CPU and triple-core graphics processing unit (GPU).
Performance tests carried out on Apple's dual-core A6 chip with triple-core graphics has validated Apple's claim that iPhone 5's A6 chip is twice as fast as iPhone 4S's A5 chip. The benchmarks have also determined that iPhone 5 is the world's fastest smartphone currently.
Performance benchmark results have also shown that iPhone 5's A6 chip runs at variable frequency, ranging from 800MH to 1.3GHz. Our iPhone 5 unit regularly displays 1.29GHz (it reported 1.10GHz initially), but as you can see above, a screenshot from an Engadget reader displays 1.30GHz.
Original Geekbench benchmarks had revealed that Apple's new iPhone 5 is powered by a 1.02 GHz ARMv7 processor with 1GB RAM.
But it looks like iPhone 5's A6 chip is much more powerful as it has been clocked at 1.3GHz by a new version of Geekbench 2 - an iOS benchmarking app, that hit the App Store today.
Primate Labs John Poole told Engadget that the new version of Geekbench 2 app "features a dramatically improved processor frequency detection algorithm, which consistently reports the A6's frequency as 1.3GHz."
He said: "Earlier versions of Geekbench had trouble determining the A6's frequency, which lead to people claiming the A6's frequency as 1.0GHz as it was the most common value Geekbench reported."
Teardown of iPhone 5's A6 chip has revealed that it is powered by a dual-core CPU and triple-core graphics processing unit (GPU).
Performance tests carried out on Apple's dual-core A6 chip with triple-core graphics has validated Apple's claim that iPhone 5's A6 chip is twice as fast as iPhone 4S's A5 chip. The benchmarks have also determined that iPhone 5 is the world's fastest smartphone currently.
Performance benchmark results have also shown that iPhone 5's A6 chip runs at variable frequency, ranging from 800MH to 1.3GHz. Our iPhone 5 unit regularly displays 1.29GHz (it reported 1.10GHz initially), but as you can see above, a screenshot from an Engadget reader displays 1.30GHz.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
PC Magazine System Benchmarks Results Show iPhone 5 is world's fastest smartphone.
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Benchmarks that rate RAM, processor speed, browser speed, JavaScript and graphics capabilities of various smartphone published by PC Magazine let the publication to declare the iPhone 5 "the fastest smartphone in the land" and able to substantially surpass rivals like Samsung's Galaxy S III and Motorola's Droid Razr M, the latter of which was just released last week (the S III came out in June). The iPhone 5 was more than twice as fast as any previous iPhone model, even when they were updated to iOS 6.
Graphics and JavaScript appear to be the strong suits of the new iPhone, with its GPU (said in recent examinations of the A6 to be a triple-core setup) in some cases doubling the score achieved by the Razr M and the S III and offering substantial improvements in every area tested. The iPhone 5 had previously broken a record for smartphones in the JavaScript-testing SunSpider benchmark. Even more impressive was the improvement in the iPhone 5 when compared to earlier models of iPhone.
In both Browsermark (browser testing) and Sunspider, Apple's claim of "twice as fast" as the iPhone 4S was seen as no exaggeration. In the Geekbench suite, scores were generally more than double, and in one instance (the streaming memory test) results showed a full tripling over the iPhone 4S. As mentioned, graphics testing showed the iPhone 5 easily doubling scores achieved by the 4S, and the gap grows further when older models such as the iPhone 3GS are tested.
Compared to an original iPhone running iOS 3.1.3, the iPhone five is more than 20 times faster in browsing almost 20 times faster in graphics, and five times faster in JavaScript. Tests with Geekbench focusing on RAM, along with GLBenchmark (which measures graphics) could only be compared as far back as the iPhone 3G running iOS 4.2.1, but still showed the iPhone 5 as generally 10-15 times faster in RAM and between five and 10 times faster in graphics.
Though the award for "world's fastest smartphone" won't last long -- rivals are already planning next year's competitors -- the fact that the iPhone 5 exceeds by a substantive margin its top rivals in almost all measures of "speed" may be a crucial selling point heading into the holiday buying season. In addition to the advantages that come to the iPhone naturally from the company's "cool" factor and the improvements in iOS 6 down to the improved build quality of the hardware, being "the fastest" on the market -- and likely to keep that crown for a little while -- is (for some) the most important factor apart from price in making a buying decision amongst a rapidly-growing field of quality smartphones. It provides at least as much of an edge as does being the only new model with access to the world's largest App Store for a certain segment of the market. [via PCMag]
Benchmarks that rate RAM, processor speed, browser speed, JavaScript and graphics capabilities of various smartphone published by PC Magazine let the publication to declare the iPhone 5 "the fastest smartphone in the land" and able to substantially surpass rivals like Samsung's Galaxy S III and Motorola's Droid Razr M, the latter of which was just released last week (the S III came out in June). The iPhone 5 was more than twice as fast as any previous iPhone model, even when they were updated to iOS 6.
Graphics and JavaScript appear to be the strong suits of the new iPhone, with its GPU (said in recent examinations of the A6 to be a triple-core setup) in some cases doubling the score achieved by the Razr M and the S III and offering substantial improvements in every area tested. The iPhone 5 had previously broken a record for smartphones in the JavaScript-testing SunSpider benchmark. Even more impressive was the improvement in the iPhone 5 when compared to earlier models of iPhone.
In both Browsermark (browser testing) and Sunspider, Apple's claim of "twice as fast" as the iPhone 4S was seen as no exaggeration. In the Geekbench suite, scores were generally more than double, and in one instance (the streaming memory test) results showed a full tripling over the iPhone 4S. As mentioned, graphics testing showed the iPhone 5 easily doubling scores achieved by the 4S, and the gap grows further when older models such as the iPhone 3GS are tested.
Compared to an original iPhone running iOS 3.1.3, the iPhone five is more than 20 times faster in browsing almost 20 times faster in graphics, and five times faster in JavaScript. Tests with Geekbench focusing on RAM, along with GLBenchmark (which measures graphics) could only be compared as far back as the iPhone 3G running iOS 4.2.1, but still showed the iPhone 5 as generally 10-15 times faster in RAM and between five and 10 times faster in graphics.
Though the award for "world's fastest smartphone" won't last long -- rivals are already planning next year's competitors -- the fact that the iPhone 5 exceeds by a substantive margin its top rivals in almost all measures of "speed" may be a crucial selling point heading into the holiday buying season. In addition to the advantages that come to the iPhone naturally from the company's "cool" factor and the improvements in iOS 6 down to the improved build quality of the hardware, being "the fastest" on the market -- and likely to keep that crown for a little while -- is (for some) the most important factor apart from price in making a buying decision amongst a rapidly-growing field of quality smartphones. It provides at least as much of an edge as does being the only new model with access to the world's largest App Store for a certain segment of the market. [via PCMag]
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
iPhone 5 Javascript Benchmarks Over Twice as Fast Leads the Pack.
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AnandTech published the first SunSpider Javascript benchmarks for the iPhone 5. SunSpider measures Javascript performance which runs in web browsers.
Figures where impressive and it looks like it is leading the pack.
The chart below shows that better than a bunch of words.
Smaller numbers are better, so the final score of 914.7ms is better than all of the other devices on the chart and is the fastest SunSpider test they've ever recorded for a smartphone. The iPhone 5 is two and a half times as fast as the iPhone 4S (2250ms) and notably faster than the Samsung Galaxy S III (1442.9-1824.9ms).
Javascript is used as a measure of web browser performance, but the final score can be impacted by both the processor as well as the particular Javascript implementation on the device. Javascript is a common area of optimization due to its common usage on websites and may have been improved in iOS 6 which ships with the iPhone 5. AnandTech notes that the superior performance is likely a reflection of the Apple A6's improved memory subsystem.
AnandTech published the first SunSpider Javascript benchmarks for the iPhone 5. SunSpider measures Javascript performance which runs in web browsers.
Figures where impressive and it looks like it is leading the pack.
The chart below shows that better than a bunch of words.
Smaller numbers are better, so the final score of 914.7ms is better than all of the other devices on the chart and is the fastest SunSpider test they've ever recorded for a smartphone. The iPhone 5 is two and a half times as fast as the iPhone 4S (2250ms) and notably faster than the Samsung Galaxy S III (1442.9-1824.9ms).
Javascript is used as a measure of web browser performance, but the final score can be impacted by both the processor as well as the particular Javascript implementation on the device. Javascript is a common area of optimization due to its common usage on websites and may have been improved in iOS 6 which ships with the iPhone 5. AnandTech notes that the superior performance is likely a reflection of the Apple A6's improved memory subsystem.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
iOS 6 Will be Released on September 19th
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We've seen and heard about many of the new features coming to iOS 6 already, but with the announcement of the iPhone 5, we now know exactly when it's coming: September 19.
Little has been added in the way of functionality aside from what we saw at WWDC, but it will be compatible with devices all the way back to the iPhone 3GS (along with the iPhone 4 and 4S, and the iPad 2 and New iPad). Below is a rundown of the new features, and if you're unfamiliar with what's already been announced in iOS 6 there's a quick rundown of the other notable features.
iMessage: With the latest iOS 6 beta, Apple quietly introduced the ability to send, receive and sync iMessages between multiple devices, even if its sent to your phone number. Messaging on iOS is now a near seamless experience that allows you to pick up any of your Apple devices (or even Messages on Mountain Lion), and continue a previous conversation in stride
.
Wi-Fi + Cellular: A new secret little feature in iOS 6 is the ability to keep your cellular data alive if there's no internet available on a wi-fi network you might be connected to. Maybe you're on a network that's set up solely for AirPlay, or maybe you've setup an ad hoc connection with a wi-fi flash drive. Either way, it's nice not to lose mobile data entirely. Also expect this to play nice with AirPlay direct.
Siri: The search functionality of Siri has been greatly expanded to fetch sports scores, list movie times and book tables at restaurants. It's almost to the point where it serves some practical function in our lives.
Maps: Gone are Google Maps. In its place is Apple's own home-cooked Maps app, complete with data from TomTom. From what we've seen so far, it's not a finished product quite yet, but the addition of 3D maps and turn-by-turn navigation are welcome additions to be sure.
Passbook: Apple's answer to Google Wallet and Pay With Square is Passbook. It will store your credit card data, customer rewards cards, coupons and plane tickets. And either with the use of a QR code or bluetooth, merchants can collect your payment info and send you on your way.
Facebook: Like being able to Tweet from anywhere in iOS? You can do the same with Facebook now. And as an added bonus, you can update Facebook and Twitter straight from notification center. Just be careful with contact sync, as Facebook will overwrite your contacts primary info with its own.
Facetime over 3G: Like Facetiming on the go? If you do, you can now do it over 3G without needing a wi-fi connection. Just as long as you're not on AT&T.
iCloud Tabs: iCloud tabs is a nice little feature that will allow you to access open Safari tabs on other iCloud connected devices. Pages viewed on iPhones, iPads, MacBooks (running Mountain Lion) can all be accessed from any device. A bit overdue, perhaps, but a welcome feature nonetheless.
YouTube: Apple's baked-in YouTube app is no longer available in iOS. Be sure to download Google's standalone app if you don't want to view YouTube vids in Safari.
We've seen and heard about many of the new features coming to iOS 6 already, but with the announcement of the iPhone 5, we now know exactly when it's coming: September 19.
Little has been added in the way of functionality aside from what we saw at WWDC, but it will be compatible with devices all the way back to the iPhone 3GS (along with the iPhone 4 and 4S, and the iPad 2 and New iPad). Below is a rundown of the new features, and if you're unfamiliar with what's already been announced in iOS 6 there's a quick rundown of the other notable features.
iMessage: With the latest iOS 6 beta, Apple quietly introduced the ability to send, receive and sync iMessages between multiple devices, even if its sent to your phone number. Messaging on iOS is now a near seamless experience that allows you to pick up any of your Apple devices (or even Messages on Mountain Lion), and continue a previous conversation in stride
.
Wi-Fi + Cellular: A new secret little feature in iOS 6 is the ability to keep your cellular data alive if there's no internet available on a wi-fi network you might be connected to. Maybe you're on a network that's set up solely for AirPlay, or maybe you've setup an ad hoc connection with a wi-fi flash drive. Either way, it's nice not to lose mobile data entirely. Also expect this to play nice with AirPlay direct.
Siri: The search functionality of Siri has been greatly expanded to fetch sports scores, list movie times and book tables at restaurants. It's almost to the point where it serves some practical function in our lives.
Maps: Gone are Google Maps. In its place is Apple's own home-cooked Maps app, complete with data from TomTom. From what we've seen so far, it's not a finished product quite yet, but the addition of 3D maps and turn-by-turn navigation are welcome additions to be sure.
Passbook: Apple's answer to Google Wallet and Pay With Square is Passbook. It will store your credit card data, customer rewards cards, coupons and plane tickets. And either with the use of a QR code or bluetooth, merchants can collect your payment info and send you on your way.
Facebook: Like being able to Tweet from anywhere in iOS? You can do the same with Facebook now. And as an added bonus, you can update Facebook and Twitter straight from notification center. Just be careful with contact sync, as Facebook will overwrite your contacts primary info with its own.
Facetime over 3G: Like Facetiming on the go? If you do, you can now do it over 3G without needing a wi-fi connection. Just as long as you're not on AT&T.
iCloud Tabs: iCloud tabs is a nice little feature that will allow you to access open Safari tabs on other iCloud connected devices. Pages viewed on iPhones, iPads, MacBooks (running Mountain Lion) can all be accessed from any device. A bit overdue, perhaps, but a welcome feature nonetheless.
YouTube: Apple's baked-in YouTube app is no longer available in iOS. Be sure to download Google's standalone app if you don't want to view YouTube vids in Safari.
What’s Changed in Apple’s New 8-Pin Lightning Dock Connector
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Apple's new Lightning connector, the replacement for the old 30-pin, and the way you'll be charging and syncing all your iPads, Pods, and Phones from now on.
According to Apple, the Lightning connector is more durable, reversible (making it easier to use), and "adaptive". It's 80 percent smaller than the old 30-pin. The cable itself is $20. And sadly, it's only USB 2.0. Ugh. There is an adapter to use old 30-pin gadgets with it, but it looks like it's over an inch thick, and is $30. There's a cable version of the adapter for $40.
Before today, Apple had used a 30-pin connector with its iPhones and iPods since 2003, when the third generation iPod switched over from FireWire.
The 30-pin connector was useful because it allowed Apple to use the connector to control accessories using only the iPod or iPhone in a way traditional USB connectors couldn't. But over the years, all the old tech stuffed into it became too heavy and too spacious an anchor, so Apple tossed it all out
Apple's new Lightning connector, the replacement for the old 30-pin, and the way you'll be charging and syncing all your iPads, Pods, and Phones from now on.
According to Apple, the Lightning connector is more durable, reversible (making it easier to use), and "adaptive". It's 80 percent smaller than the old 30-pin. The cable itself is $20. And sadly, it's only USB 2.0. Ugh. There is an adapter to use old 30-pin gadgets with it, but it looks like it's over an inch thick, and is $30. There's a cable version of the adapter for $40.
Before today, Apple had used a 30-pin connector with its iPhones and iPods since 2003, when the third generation iPod switched over from FireWire.
The 30-pin connector was useful because it allowed Apple to use the connector to control accessories using only the iPod or iPhone in a way traditional USB connectors couldn't. But over the years, all the old tech stuffed into it became too heavy and too spacious an anchor, so Apple tossed it all out
Apple’s New A6 Chip, 2x Faster CPU and Graphics yet smaller.
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Apple announced it's new A6 chip for the iPhone 5. No word on whether it's quad core or not, but it's 22 percent smaller than the old A5 and has twice the GPU and graphics power. The A5 to the A5X was a huge graphics leap itself, so we'll let you know when we know more about it.
Apple is also claiming the A6 will help the camera take pictures 40 percent faster, and power better image stabilization, and photos from video.
As reference, the A5X at the time was billed as twice as powerful graphically as the A5 as well. So that's a little confusing, but we'll figure it out once the official specs come out. Either way, that soft stat represents a boost in CPU performance from the A5X. Apple also claims that it makes all these gains in performance while actively increasingly battery efficiency.
Cocktail napkin math would suggest that the A6 went to a 1GHz or 1.5GHz quad core processor, leaving behind the dual core A5x, but there's nothing official from Apple just yet.
For now, though, expect a boost in graphics, launch time, and battery life from the A6.
Apple announced it's new A6 chip for the iPhone 5. No word on whether it's quad core or not, but it's 22 percent smaller than the old A5 and has twice the GPU and graphics power. The A5 to the A5X was a huge graphics leap itself, so we'll let you know when we know more about it.
Apple is also claiming the A6 will help the camera take pictures 40 percent faster, and power better image stabilization, and photos from video.
As reference, the A5X at the time was billed as twice as powerful graphically as the A5 as well. So that's a little confusing, but we'll figure it out once the official specs come out. Either way, that soft stat represents a boost in CPU performance from the A5X. Apple also claims that it makes all these gains in performance while actively increasingly battery efficiency.
Cocktail napkin math would suggest that the A6 went to a 1GHz or 1.5GHz quad core processor, leaving behind the dual core A5x, but there's nothing official from Apple just yet.
For now, though, expect a boost in graphics, launch time, and battery life from the A6.
Apple’s Rolling Out New Earbuds That took 3 years to design
Apple finally putting its old, terrible earbuds to rest. The new ones, dubbed "EarPods" mark a bit of a shift, but still retain their iconic, white, hey-look-at-me-I've-got-an-iPhone-in-my-pocket color. Unlike the previous 'phones, these guys are the in-ear type, and will hopefully sound and fit a little better than the good old-fashioned kind. They'll be coming bundled with iPhone 5, the iPod Touch, and the iPod nano, and are also available separately starting now, and cost $29.
It might not be the biggest iPhone 5 update, or the one you're the most excited for, but it's probably the one that was the longest time coming. Hopefully they'll justify their weird look by being better than their.
Apple announces iPhone 5: Details. Taller, Thinner, Lighter, Faster, IOS 6.
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The iPhone 5 is announced and its thinner, taller 2x faster.
Apple chief executive Tim Cook took to the stage a short while ago at the Yerba Buena Centre, San Francisco, along with a bevy of other company executives and vice-presidents, to announce the sixth-generation iPhone.
In a small pocket of San Francisco, technology press gathered to learn what the new iPhone would look and feel like, despite the dozens of leaks that led up to today's announcement. Nonetheless, the news was in no way dampened by the series of cracks in Apple's tight-lipped mantra.
The new iPhone comes in 3 different flavors: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB, costing $199, $299 and $399 respectively on a two-year contract. Pre-orders start on September 14 and Apple will begin shipping the devices September 21.
Apple chief executive Tim Cook took to the stage a short while ago at the Yerba Buena Center, San Francisco, along with a bevy of other company executives and vice-presidents, to announce the sixth-generation iPhone.
In a small pocket of San Francisco, technology press gathered to learn what the new iPhone would look and feel like, despite the dozens of leaks that led up to today's announcement. Nonetheless, the news was in no way dampened by the series of cracks in Apple's tight-lipped mantra.
The new iPhone comes in 3 different flavors: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB, costing $199, $299 and $399 respectively on a two-year contract. Pre-orders start on Setember 14 and Apple will begin shipping the devices September 21.
iOS 6 will be released on September 19. It is available on the iPhone 4, 4S, 3GS, the iPad 2, iPad 3, and the fourth-generation iPod touch.
The iPhone 4 will replace the iPhone 3GS as Apple's entry-level smartphone, and will be free on a two-year contract.
Here's what Apple is serving up in the iPhone 5:
Apple's iPhone 5 event
A brand new design: The iPhone 5 is the thinnest phone Apple has ever made, with a 4-inch Retina display, boasting 1136 x 640 pixels (or 326 pixels per inch) with a 16:9 ratio. The screen is not wider as anticipated, however. The screen also has 44 percent more color saturation than the iPhone 4S.
The iPhone 5 is also taller to accommodate an extra line of apps in the home screen. The handset is also 18 percent thinner, at 7.6mm the device is 20 percent lighter than the iPhone 4S at 112g.
Global 4G LTE connectivity: Dubbed "Ultrafast Wireless," the handset now includes HDPA+, DC-HSPDA, and 4G LTE for global next-generation networking. LTE is on a single chip for voice and data. The handset has a dynamic antenna that allows the phone to switch between different networks.
Available on Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon in the U.S.; Softbank, Smartone, Singtel, SK Telecom in Asia; and Deutsche Telekom and EE in Europe.
The iPhone 5 also includes 802.11n Wi-Fi networking (2.4GHz and 5GHz), allowing for speeds up to 150Mbps.
Improved processor: The A6 debuts in the new iPhone, a processor that is twice as fast as the A5 chip and twice as fast in graphics as well, making way for faster performance. It's also 22 percent smaller than the A5 in the iPhone 4S.
Battery life improvements: The battery now exceeds that of the iPhone 4S, allowing for 8 hours of 3G talk time, 3G browsing and LTE browsing. It accommodates 10 hours of Wi-Fi browsing. Crucially, the device will last on standby for 225 hours.
iSight camera: Featuring an 8 megapixel camera, it takes photos at 3264 x 2448 resolution. It also has backside illumination and a five-element lens. The camera itself is 25 percent smaller.
The new A6 chip has a "smart filter" and image signal processor that allows for 40 percent quicker photo taking, even in low-light conditions.
Users can also take 1080p video, and the stabilization has improved. It features face detection for up to 10 people.
'Lightning' dock connector: An 80 percent smaller dock connector. Accessory makers have been working with Apple to support new peripherals. Apple will also provide an adapter for the old 30-pin dock connector, which has been used since 2003.
A quick rundown of the other hardware specifications:
• FaceTime HD with 720p support;
• FaceTime now works over 3G with iOS 6;
• Speaker has five magnets, up from two, featuring better quality and using 20 percent less space;
• Noise cancelling improvements, called "Wideband audio."
And last, but most certainly not least:
iOS 6: Despite the new iPhone design and the wealth of new features, ultimately it will be the software that carries the next-generation smartphone. Dubbed the "world's most advanced mobile operating system," Apple will make the latest mobile software available to download for older devices later this month.
Included with iOS 6 we have:
• Maps: Maps have been built up completely from the ground. iOS no longer users Google Maps, but instead has its own in-house solution. It includes traffic notifications, 3D graphics, and driving directions. A new "Flyover" feature allows users to see 3D satellite imagery and 3D buildings in non-satellite view.
• Panorama: As the leaks suggested, the new iSight camera allows for panoramic photo taking, up to 28 megapixels in total. The iPhone takes slices of photos and stiches them together in realtime, creating a seamless transition between the individual photos taken.
• Passbook: Passbook keeps your boarding passes, store cards and e-ticket details all in one place. If you're airline or coffee shop supports Passbook -- many already are -- your passes appear when you reach the airport or the store where you can check-in or redeem your gift card or coupon. If, for example, your gate changes after you have checked in, Passbook will tell you where you need to go next.
• Facebook integration: Facebook is integrated by default with iOS 6, in much of the same way Twitter was with iOS 5. Simply open up the Settings and install it directly to your device. It's integrated deep into the operating system. We'll see more of this later.
• Privacy improvements: Settings now includes a Privacy option. This follows the Path contact list uploading controversy earlier this year. Twitter was also embroiled in the privacy mess. Users are now explicitly asked for consent before any personal data is accessed within the iPhone or iPad.
• Do Not Disturb: Users can schedule the Do Not Disturb setting to prevent the device from making sounds during sleeping hours. However, if an important call comes through -- from your family members in an emergency, for instance -- your iPhone will still ring. If they ring back again shortly after, it will ring again.
A quick rundown of the other iOS 6 features:
• New fullscreen mode in Safari;
• iCloud syncronizing tabs in Safari;
• VIP in email, collecting messages from important people in one place;
• Siri improvements, now includes sports scores, movie timings, restaurant bookings;
• Siri can also update your Facebook status;
• Shared Photo Streams to share photo content with your friends;
• Enhancements to accessibility for those with disabilities;
The iPhone 5 is announced and its thinner, taller 2x faster.
Apple chief executive Tim Cook took to the stage a short while ago at the Yerba Buena Centre, San Francisco, along with a bevy of other company executives and vice-presidents, to announce the sixth-generation iPhone.
In a small pocket of San Francisco, technology press gathered to learn what the new iPhone would look and feel like, despite the dozens of leaks that led up to today's announcement. Nonetheless, the news was in no way dampened by the series of cracks in Apple's tight-lipped mantra.
The new iPhone comes in 3 different flavors: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB, costing $199, $299 and $399 respectively on a two-year contract. Pre-orders start on September 14 and Apple will begin shipping the devices September 21.
Apple chief executive Tim Cook took to the stage a short while ago at the Yerba Buena Center, San Francisco, along with a bevy of other company executives and vice-presidents, to announce the sixth-generation iPhone.
In a small pocket of San Francisco, technology press gathered to learn what the new iPhone would look and feel like, despite the dozens of leaks that led up to today's announcement. Nonetheless, the news was in no way dampened by the series of cracks in Apple's tight-lipped mantra.
The new iPhone comes in 3 different flavors: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB, costing $199, $299 and $399 respectively on a two-year contract. Pre-orders start on Setember 14 and Apple will begin shipping the devices September 21.
iOS 6 will be released on September 19. It is available on the iPhone 4, 4S, 3GS, the iPad 2, iPad 3, and the fourth-generation iPod touch.
The iPhone 4 will replace the iPhone 3GS as Apple's entry-level smartphone, and will be free on a two-year contract.
Here's what Apple is serving up in the iPhone 5:
Apple's iPhone 5 event
A brand new design: The iPhone 5 is the thinnest phone Apple has ever made, with a 4-inch Retina display, boasting 1136 x 640 pixels (or 326 pixels per inch) with a 16:9 ratio. The screen is not wider as anticipated, however. The screen also has 44 percent more color saturation than the iPhone 4S.
The iPhone 5 is also taller to accommodate an extra line of apps in the home screen. The handset is also 18 percent thinner, at 7.6mm the device is 20 percent lighter than the iPhone 4S at 112g.
Global 4G LTE connectivity: Dubbed "Ultrafast Wireless," the handset now includes HDPA+, DC-HSPDA, and 4G LTE for global next-generation networking. LTE is on a single chip for voice and data. The handset has a dynamic antenna that allows the phone to switch between different networks.
Available on Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon in the U.S.; Softbank, Smartone, Singtel, SK Telecom in Asia; and Deutsche Telekom and EE in Europe.
The iPhone 5 also includes 802.11n Wi-Fi networking (2.4GHz and 5GHz), allowing for speeds up to 150Mbps.
Improved processor: The A6 debuts in the new iPhone, a processor that is twice as fast as the A5 chip and twice as fast in graphics as well, making way for faster performance. It's also 22 percent smaller than the A5 in the iPhone 4S.
Battery life improvements: The battery now exceeds that of the iPhone 4S, allowing for 8 hours of 3G talk time, 3G browsing and LTE browsing. It accommodates 10 hours of Wi-Fi browsing. Crucially, the device will last on standby for 225 hours.
iSight camera: Featuring an 8 megapixel camera, it takes photos at 3264 x 2448 resolution. It also has backside illumination and a five-element lens. The camera itself is 25 percent smaller.
The new A6 chip has a "smart filter" and image signal processor that allows for 40 percent quicker photo taking, even in low-light conditions.
Users can also take 1080p video, and the stabilization has improved. It features face detection for up to 10 people.
'Lightning' dock connector: An 80 percent smaller dock connector. Accessory makers have been working with Apple to support new peripherals. Apple will also provide an adapter for the old 30-pin dock connector, which has been used since 2003.
A quick rundown of the other hardware specifications:
• FaceTime HD with 720p support;
• FaceTime now works over 3G with iOS 6;
• Speaker has five magnets, up from two, featuring better quality and using 20 percent less space;
• Noise cancelling improvements, called "Wideband audio."
And last, but most certainly not least:
iOS 6: Despite the new iPhone design and the wealth of new features, ultimately it will be the software that carries the next-generation smartphone. Dubbed the "world's most advanced mobile operating system," Apple will make the latest mobile software available to download for older devices later this month.
Included with iOS 6 we have:
• Maps: Maps have been built up completely from the ground. iOS no longer users Google Maps, but instead has its own in-house solution. It includes traffic notifications, 3D graphics, and driving directions. A new "Flyover" feature allows users to see 3D satellite imagery and 3D buildings in non-satellite view.
• Panorama: As the leaks suggested, the new iSight camera allows for panoramic photo taking, up to 28 megapixels in total. The iPhone takes slices of photos and stiches them together in realtime, creating a seamless transition between the individual photos taken.
• Passbook: Passbook keeps your boarding passes, store cards and e-ticket details all in one place. If you're airline or coffee shop supports Passbook -- many already are -- your passes appear when you reach the airport or the store where you can check-in or redeem your gift card or coupon. If, for example, your gate changes after you have checked in, Passbook will tell you where you need to go next.
• Facebook integration: Facebook is integrated by default with iOS 6, in much of the same way Twitter was with iOS 5. Simply open up the Settings and install it directly to your device. It's integrated deep into the operating system. We'll see more of this later.
• Privacy improvements: Settings now includes a Privacy option. This follows the Path contact list uploading controversy earlier this year. Twitter was also embroiled in the privacy mess. Users are now explicitly asked for consent before any personal data is accessed within the iPhone or iPad.
• Do Not Disturb: Users can schedule the Do Not Disturb setting to prevent the device from making sounds during sleeping hours. However, if an important call comes through -- from your family members in an emergency, for instance -- your iPhone will still ring. If they ring back again shortly after, it will ring again.
A quick rundown of the other iOS 6 features:
• New fullscreen mode in Safari;
• iCloud syncronizing tabs in Safari;
• VIP in email, collecting messages from important people in one place;
• Siri improvements, now includes sports scores, movie timings, restaurant bookings;
• Siri can also update your Facebook status;
• Shared Photo Streams to share photo content with your friends;
• Enhancements to accessibility for those with disabilities;
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Apple announces Sep. 12 special event 5
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Apple has announced it will indeed hold a special media event on September 12 in San Francisco. The event will take place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater, beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Eastern.
Invitation are out from Apple and features the text “It’s almost here” along with a large number 12 casting the shadow of a numeral 5, which would seem to lend credence to suggestions that Apple will be announcing the iPhone 5. The company’s also likely to discuss iOS 6, which it first announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June and is due for release in the fall.
Plenty of whispers about the iPhone 5 have been circulating in the past months, and many of them have centered around a September 12 event. Among the most pervasive rumors have been a phone with a larger display, the addition of LTE networking, and a new dock-connector port. In about a week, we’ll see which of these rumors are true and which are dead.
Apple has announced it will indeed hold a special media event on September 12 in San Francisco. The event will take place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater, beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Eastern.
Invitation are out from Apple and features the text “It’s almost here” along with a large number 12 casting the shadow of a numeral 5, which would seem to lend credence to suggestions that Apple will be announcing the iPhone 5. The company’s also likely to discuss iOS 6, which it first announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June and is due for release in the fall.
Plenty of whispers about the iPhone 5 have been circulating in the past months, and many of them have centered around a September 12 event. Among the most pervasive rumors have been a phone with a larger display, the addition of LTE networking, and a new dock-connector port. In about a week, we’ll see which of these rumors are true and which are dead.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
New iPhone And Mini iPad Announcment's 12th Septemeber Shipping September 21st.
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Following a report from iMore earlier today claiming that Apple will hold a media event to introduce the next-generation iPhone and the "iPad mini" on September 12 ahead of September 21 availability for the new iPhone, AllThingsD reports that it has confirmed an Apple media event will be taking place that week. While the report's sources have apparently not confirmed the topic of the event or the exact date, it certainly appears to corroborate iMore's claims.
Apple hasn’t yet officially announced the fall event at which it is expected to debut the next iteration of the iPhone, but it’s definitely planning one.
iMore was first to report that the company has scheduled a special event for Wednesday, September 12, and now we’ve confirmed it as well. Sources tell AllThingsD that Apple is currently planning an event for that week. And while we haven’t yet confirmed its focus, history suggests it will indeed be the new iPhone.
AllThingsD has been very accurate in the past regarding Apple rumors, and has on several occasions been the first to reveal dates for Apple media events, lending significant weight to this report's support of the September 12 date from iMore.
The report goes on to note that Apple's latest quarterly report has revealed a massive increase in component prepayments, signaling that the company is moving full speed ahead on preparing its supply chain for production on the next iPhone and perhaps other devices such as the iPad mini.
Update: The Verge has also "confirmed" the September 12 date with its own sources.
The rumor cycle this time around for the next iPhone has been a bit unusual — multiple leaks have all depicted the exact same components — but it looks like we'll be seeing what Apple has up its sleeves come Wednesday, September 12th. Our own sources have confirmed that date, and multiple websites have similar reports as well.
Update: The Loop's Jim Dalrymple also weighs in on the September 12 date:
Yep.
Following a report from iMore earlier today claiming that Apple will hold a media event to introduce the next-generation iPhone and the "iPad mini" on September 12 ahead of September 21 availability for the new iPhone, AllThingsD reports that it has confirmed an Apple media event will be taking place that week. While the report's sources have apparently not confirmed the topic of the event or the exact date, it certainly appears to corroborate iMore's claims.
Apple hasn’t yet officially announced the fall event at which it is expected to debut the next iteration of the iPhone, but it’s definitely planning one.
iMore was first to report that the company has scheduled a special event for Wednesday, September 12, and now we’ve confirmed it as well. Sources tell AllThingsD that Apple is currently planning an event for that week. And while we haven’t yet confirmed its focus, history suggests it will indeed be the new iPhone.
AllThingsD has been very accurate in the past regarding Apple rumors, and has on several occasions been the first to reveal dates for Apple media events, lending significant weight to this report's support of the September 12 date from iMore.
The report goes on to note that Apple's latest quarterly report has revealed a massive increase in component prepayments, signaling that the company is moving full speed ahead on preparing its supply chain for production on the next iPhone and perhaps other devices such as the iPad mini.
Update: The Verge has also "confirmed" the September 12 date with its own sources.
The rumor cycle this time around for the next iPhone has been a bit unusual — multiple leaks have all depicted the exact same components — but it looks like we'll be seeing what Apple has up its sleeves come Wednesday, September 12th. Our own sources have confirmed that date, and multiple websites have similar reports as well.
Update: The Loop's Jim Dalrymple also weighs in on the September 12 date:
Yep.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Apple releases iOS 5.1.1 with bug fixes
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iOS 5.1.1 has been released by Apple It's a small update for the the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
Mine installed flawlessly using Wifi and an OTA (over the air) update which allows you to update without requiring you to plug into the USB port of computer.
The update includes a handful of fixes. Among them: Taking HDR photos from the Lock Screen shortcut should now work more reliably. Safari bookmark and Reading list syncing is also improved.
Bugs that prevented the the third-generation iPad from successfully switching between 2G and 3G networks are also addressed. Other bugs afflicting AirPlay video playback are corrected, too.
And if you’ve ever seen an “Unable to purchase” alert after successfully purchasing something on iOS, good news: The 5.1.1 update also resolves that issue.
You can install the update directly from your iOS device, if you’re running iOS 5 or later: Launch Settings, tap General, and then tap Software Update. As a delta update, the iOS 5.1.1 upgrade is a much smaller file than iOS updates before iOS 5 generally were; on my iPhone 4S, the update weighed in at less than 60MB.
iOS 5.1.1 has been released by Apple It's a small update for the the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
Mine installed flawlessly using Wifi and an OTA (over the air) update which allows you to update without requiring you to plug into the USB port of computer.
The update includes a handful of fixes. Among them: Taking HDR photos from the Lock Screen shortcut should now work more reliably. Safari bookmark and Reading list syncing is also improved.
Bugs that prevented the the third-generation iPad from successfully switching between 2G and 3G networks are also addressed. Other bugs afflicting AirPlay video playback are corrected, too.
And if you’ve ever seen an “Unable to purchase” alert after successfully purchasing something on iOS, good news: The 5.1.1 update also resolves that issue.
You can install the update directly from your iOS device, if you’re running iOS 5 or later: Launch Settings, tap General, and then tap Software Update. As a delta update, the iOS 5.1.1 upgrade is a much smaller file than iOS updates before iOS 5 generally were; on my iPhone 4S, the update weighed in at less than 60MB.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Accidentally upgraded to 5.1? Downgrade Your A5 Devices To iOS 5.0.1
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Hacker iH8Snow is known for making some incredible contributions to the jailbreak scene, and now he has come along with another huge one. He tweeted about an exploit he discovered in Apple’s appticket system that will allow users to revert their iOS devices with A5 chips back to iOS Found a loophole in Apple's apticket system. Restored my iPad 2 to 5.0.1 from 5.1. Works on all A5 devices. :)
Just as it always has been when reverting an iDevice back to a previous version of its firmware, you will need to have your SHSH blobs stored for the older version of the firmware. Devices featuring the A5 chipset are notoriously hard to revert back, even with SHSH blobs. This new exploit could change that completely. Before this loophole, users who accidentally upgraded would be stuck waiting for a jailbreak to launch for iOS 5.1, and if the struggle to jailbreak iOS 5 and 5.0.1 on A5 devices is any indication, that could be a very long wait.
This doesn’t mean you should go ahead and update your device just because you may be able to bring it back. If you are sitting on iOS 5.0.1, you should be happy and enjoy the pleasant experience of owning a jailbroken iOS device. Even though he had success reverting his device back, it does not necessarily mean it will work for everyone.
Sadly, this will not help users who purchase a new device with iOS 5.1 already installed, as their SHSH blobs will not be stored for iOS 5.0.1. If you are one of these poor souls, you will have to wait until they figure out an exploit to jailbreak the latest firmware.
At this point, we only have this tweet to work with, and he has not said when this will be made available to the general public. Still, for users who made this fatal upgrade mistake, it is fantastic to know that the end of being stuck with an unjailbroken device is in sight.
Hacker iH8Snow is known for making some incredible contributions to the jailbreak scene, and now he has come along with another huge one. He tweeted about an exploit he discovered in Apple’s appticket system that will allow users to revert their iOS devices with A5 chips back to iOS Found a loophole in Apple's apticket system. Restored my iPad 2 to 5.0.1 from 5.1. Works on all A5 devices. :)
Just as it always has been when reverting an iDevice back to a previous version of its firmware, you will need to have your SHSH blobs stored for the older version of the firmware. Devices featuring the A5 chipset are notoriously hard to revert back, even with SHSH blobs. This new exploit could change that completely. Before this loophole, users who accidentally upgraded would be stuck waiting for a jailbreak to launch for iOS 5.1, and if the struggle to jailbreak iOS 5 and 5.0.1 on A5 devices is any indication, that could be a very long wait.
This doesn’t mean you should go ahead and update your device just because you may be able to bring it back. If you are sitting on iOS 5.0.1, you should be happy and enjoy the pleasant experience of owning a jailbroken iOS device. Even though he had success reverting his device back, it does not necessarily mean it will work for everyone.
Sadly, this will not help users who purchase a new device with iOS 5.1 already installed, as their SHSH blobs will not be stored for iOS 5.0.1. If you are one of these poor souls, you will have to wait until they figure out an exploit to jailbreak the latest firmware.
At this point, we only have this tweet to work with, and he has not said when this will be made available to the general public. Still, for users who made this fatal upgrade mistake, it is fantastic to know that the end of being stuck with an unjailbroken device is in sight.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
New iPad iOS 5.1 Jailbreak Status Update: Dev Team Has Some Good News
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While it is still early to say how long it will take for the jailbreak to be released, it is good to see that the jailbreak community has three angles to work out.
Hot on the heels of news that iPad 2 running iOS 5.1 has been successfully jailbroken by i0n1c, iPhone Dev team has come out with more encouraging news regarding the new iPad and iOS 5.1 jailbreak.They've provided the following details on their blog:
There are a few bits of good news already.
We can confirm that the method used to jailbreak the iPad2 4 months ago (before corona) still works even in 5.1. That means we’ll at least be able to get our foot in the door to get the required kernel dumps on the iPad3. That’s an important step, but by no means is it the end of the story.
Those of you following @i0n1c may have noticed he’s already tweeted pictures of his iPad2 jailbroken at 5.1. As far as we know, he’s using a method completely unrelated to the one mentioned above. That would be great news!
We’ve also seen bits and pieces of an entirely different jailbreak method being investigated by someone close to the Cydia repo scene.
While it is still early to say how long it will take for the jailbreak to be released, it is good to see that the jailbreak community has three angles to work out.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Absinthe Jailbreak in iOS 5.1 patched by Apple
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Bad news for Jailbreakers.
We have just got a confirmation that Apple has indeed fixed the vulnerability in iOS 5.1 that was used in the Absinthe jailbreak for iPhone 4S and iPad 2 on iOS 5.0.1 or iOS 5. Apple has given the "2012 iOS Jailbreak Dream Team" credit for discovering the vulnerability in the document that provides details about the security issues that have been fixed in iOS 5.1.
Kernel
Available for: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation) and later, iPad, iPad 2
Impact: A malicious program could bypass sandbox restrictions
Description: A logic issue existed in the handling of debug system calls. This may allow a malicious program to gain code execution in other programs with the same user privileges.
CVE-ID
CVE-2012-0643 : 2012 iOS Jailbreak Dream Team
Apple has also credited pod2G for the HFS vulnerability, we're not sure if this was the one used in the Corona jailbreak for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 4g, iPod touch 3G and iPad 1.
HFS
Available for: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation) and later, iPad, iPad 2
Impact: Mounting a maliciously crafted disk image may lead to a device shutdown or arbitrary code execution
Description: An integer underflow existed with the handling of HFS catalog files.
CVE-ID
CVE-2012-0642 : pod2g
pod2G had almost confirmed this earlier today when he tweeted that he was working hard to find a vulnerability in iOS 5.1 for an untethered jailbreak.
It remains to be seen how long it will take the brilliant jailbreak dream team to release an untethered jailbreak for iOS 5.1.
If you're still on iOS 5.0.1 or ealier then it is recommended to avoid updating to iOS 5.1 until the jailbreak tools for iOS 5.1 are released.
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Apple updates iMovie with advanced editing and planning tools
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Apple has just announced a refresh to the iLife suite, including iMovie. The update adds more advanced editing and planning tools. You can now cut fancy trailers as you're recording video, and iMovie will include nine stylized genre templates, which also include custom soundtracks from famous composers like Hans Zimmer. Movies can be shared in 1080p resolution to the Apple TV using AirStream, and also shared to YouTube, Facebook, and Vimeo.
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Apple has just announced a refresh to the iLife suite, including iMovie. The update adds more advanced editing and planning tools. You can now cut fancy trailers as you're recording video, and iMovie will include nine stylized genre templates, which also include custom soundtracks from famous composers like Hans Zimmer. Movies can be shared in 1080p resolution to the Apple TV using AirStream, and also shared to YouTube, Facebook, and Vimeo.
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