A tweet made by pod2g today hints that an iPhone 4S and iPad 2 jailbreak could be released as early as next week.
“I made a step today for the A5. With some luck we could expect a release in a week.”
ASUS Begin to Respond to Transformer Prime Locked Bootloader Questions
January 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Update: ASUS has provided the following update…
“Regarding the bootloader, the reason we chose to lock it is due to content providers’ requirement for DRM client devices to be as secure as possible. ASUS supports Google DRM in order to provide users with a high quality video rental experience. Also, based on our experience, users who choose to root their devices risk breaking the system completely. However, we know there is demand in the modding community to have an unlocked bootloader. Therefore, ASUS is developing an unlock tool for that community. Please do note that if you choose to unlock your device, the ASUS warranty will be void, and Google video rental will also be unavailable because the device will be no longer protected by security mechanism.” – ASUS
ASUS has started to respond to the concerns about the Transformer Prime having a locked bootloader. Earlier today we reported that ASUS had opted to secure the bootloader by putting 128-bit encryption in front of it which prevents users being able to install custom ROMs on to the device.
More Details Revealed about Nokia Lumia 900 Ace
January 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The mockup image below shows what the Nokia Lumia 900 could look like. The device is expected to launch soon and be a follow on from the Nokia Lumia 800 Windows Phone. The new details reveal that it will likely run the Windows Phone Mango operating system rather than Tango which was previously mentioned.
HP Envy Spectre Leaked in Video
January 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A video released by HP, or leaked we should say, reveals that the company could be about to launch a new ultrabook. Not much of the ultrabook is seen in the video (embedded below) with the image below showing one of the best shots of the device. What we do see is an extremely thin looking device that looks very sleek.
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus Announced
January 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Samsung has unveiled a new smartphone called the Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus. The new device appears to be a mid-range device in terms of specs in that it has a 3.65 inch HVGA screen with a resolution of just 320 x 480 pixels. The screen uses TFT technology. It isn’t clear why Samsung have opted for a low resolution screen when compared to the high-end models, but it could (or will likely) mean that the device will cost a lot less when it launches.
ChevronWP7 Runs Out of Tokens to Unlock WP Devices
January 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
ChevronWP7 is a service that can unlock Windows Phone smartphones so that they can be used for development. Originally, Microsoft [MSFT] was opposed to the idea although they then backed the idea so that developers could test apps and install them on devices without going the official route. The service was originally granted 10,000 unlock tokens that could be sold on to users and all those tokens are now sold. For some reason, more tokens haven’t been requested yet.
HTC Flyer Gets Honeycomb Update in the US
January 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The HTC Flyer in the US is now getting the Android 3.2 Honeycomb update. The update has begin rolling out and now brings the more advanced version of Android to the tablet.
GameStore Test App Accidentally Released by Apple
January 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It appears that Apple has accidentally released a test app in to the App Store. The test app is called GameStore and is a very simple app that appears to test the ability to use in-app purchases on the iPhone. The app costs 99 cents and allows users to test in-app purchases and other than that… it does nothing else.
ASUS Transformer Prime has a Locked Bootloader
January 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
ASUS has decided to lock the bootloader on the ASUS Transformer Prime. What this means is that a 128-bit encryption stands between developers and the device meaning it is more difficult to install custom ROMs.
New 7 Inch Eee Pad Launching at CES – Rumour
January 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
An image of a new ASUS tablet has been found by Netbook Italia which shows that a 7 inch Eee Pad could be launching at CES shortly. The last 7 inch device that Asus revealed was the Eee Pad Memo although that never actually launched. It is believed that this new device could carry on where the older one left off.
Intel Medfield Device Will be Unveiled at CES
January 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Intel recently unveiled a reference design of a smartphone that runs the Intel Medfield system-on-a-chip. The rendering of the device can be seen below. This year it looks like LG and Intel will unveil a demonstration device to give users a look at what the Intel Medfield is capable of. A similar thing happened last year with the Intel Moorestown although not much came of that.
Benchmark Test of iPhone 4/4S and Nokia Lumia 800
January 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Youtube user 359gsm has run some tests to compare browser speeds on the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and the Nokia Lumia 800. The iPhone 4 is running iOS 4.3 while the 4S is running iOS 5. The results (unsurprisingly) reveal that the iPhone 4S is the winner. There are a few reasons for this of course.
