SHatter iOS 4.1 Jailbreak

The SHatter iOS 4.1 jailbreak looks to be moving along nicely looking at information provided by the iPhone Dev Team.

The video embedded below shows an iPod touch 4th gen model being jailbroke. The SHatter software will use the exploit found by pod2g.

In the meantime, we’ve put @pod2g’s exploit into a beta version of PwnageTool to test the waters. The SHAtter exploit was enough to convince the iPod touch 4G to restore to our custom IPSW. The successful result is shown below! It’s all working: customized Preferences to show battery percentage, Cydia, root shell…the works!

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Future Gen iPad Design Spotted in Patent

It isn’t known just yet when Apple [AAPL] will launch a second generation iPad although April 2011 is touted due to it being the 1 year anniversary of the first iPad launch.

Some details of what the next gen iPad could look like have been uncovered in a patent application. The new patent shows an iPad with two dock ports (one on the long side and one on the short side) as well as a Smart Bezel that could be used for extra input on the tablet. The extra dock port would allow the iPad to be docked in landscape mode allowing movies to be watched while keeping it charged. [Read more…]

Microsoft Press Conference Announced for October 11

Microsoft [MSFT] has announced that a press conference is being held on October 11 at 2PM in London. The press conference will run from 2pm to 5:30pm and is expected will be the Windows Phone 7 announcement as previously rumoured.

As well as launching the Windows Phone 7 OS, it is expected that press can get their hands on Windows Phone 7 devices at this time to test on location at the event. [Read more…]

Windows Phone 7 Release Date is October 21 – Latest Rumor

New information reveals that Microsoft [MSFT] could be launching Windows Phone 7 on October 21. Neowin has spoken to people familiar with plans that suggest an event will happen on October 11 in New York City and then several events around the world will shortly follow in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.

Following those events it appears that Microsoft could give the go ahead to release several Windows Phone 7 devices to the market although it isn’t clear which countries will get the phones at launch.

Over here in the UK, Microsoft is planning for a London based radio station to promote the new operating system. Orange is also expected to be part of the launch. [Read more…]

Apple TV Orders Begin Shipping

The Apple TV is beginning to ship according to a number of people who emailed Mac Rumors.

Yesterday, shipping information was changed to “Preparing for Shipment” and then shortly after that to “Shipped”. Indications reveal that the Apple TV for US customers will be arriving from Shenzhen China via Fedex. It is unclear at the moment if other countries will receive the new device from Shenzhen or from another location. [Read more…]

11.6 Inch MacBook Air in Production?

Apple [AAPL] is rumoured again to be revamping the MacBook Air. This time the rumours indicate that it will have an LED backlit display that measures 11.6 inches. The 11.6 inch screen makes it almost 2 inches smaller than the current 13.3 inch MacBook Air.

The MacBook Air its self has only received a couple of revisions in the almost three years of its existence. It is believed this is the case due to lower sales than expected and Apple kind of forgetting about it. [Read more…]

LG E900 Windows Phone 7 Hands-On Video Surfaces

If you want another look at the Windows Phone 7 operating system then check out the video below that features an LG E900 WP7 device.

The video is just over 20 minutes long and gives a walk through of many of the features of the device. [Read more…]

Droid X Android 2.2 Update Causing Music and Ringtone Issues

The Android 2.2 update for Motorola DROID X users went live recently. However, since the roll out it appears that some users are having problems with music and ringtones on the Droid X.

It seems like its a small set of users experiencing the problem rather than a high percentage. Right now Verizon has only said that they are looking in to it when asked.

As its a small percentage, we assume that most users are having no problems at all with the update and that all things went swimmingly. [Read more…]

iPad Users Are Happy with Their Purchase

Reports are indicating that customers of Apple [AAPL] who purchased an iPad are generally happy with that purchase.

The information comes from the American Customer Satisfaction Index that shows 4% more people are happier with their computer purchases when compared to last year.

The report shows 78 on the ASCI 100-point scale which is 4 more than last year. [Read more…]

SteelSeries Shift Gaming Keyboard

The SteelSeries Shift is a keyboard designed for gamers.

The keyboard has the ability to switch the key sets so that the combinations suit different games such as FPS, MMO and other types of games.

As well as having interchangeable keys, the SteelSeries Shift keyboard also has programmable keys as well as a microphone. [Read more…]

Apple Patent Reveals New Camera System

A new patent application has been filed by Apple [AAPL] that shows a new camera system.

The new camera system uses a new camera flash that is optimised based on what the subject of the scene is. By using a flash redirector, imaging sensors that sense conditions and a touchscreen, it aims to capture better pictures.

The system might be used to direct more light to the dark parts of a photo to more evenly light the scene. If a dark spot is seen on the touchscreen, you could just tap to illuminate the dark portion. [Read more…]

Next Gen Xbox is Years Away

The Microsoft Xbox 360 SlimAlthough the Xbox 360 is nearing 5 years in age, it could still be a number of years before the next generation games console arrives.

The information comes from Xbox UK director Stephen McGill who said… “Well this generation is here for a long, long time,” McGill said. “I think there’s still a lot of legs left with the Xbox 360, so we’re years away from contemplating what comes next.” [Read more…]