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The Sn0wbreeze jailbreak for iOS 4.1 was released recently although the original version 2 caused an error for some users. The error in iTunes was Error 37 that basically stopped the jailbreak process midway.

Error 37 appears in iTunes when users are midway through the jailbreak process when the custom firmware is being uploaded back to the iPhone.

In response to the error, the people behind Sn0wbreeze have now created version 2.0.1 that aims to fix the problem. The iOS 4.1 jailbreak works just like the previous version and simply exists to get rid of the error. [Read more…]

Game Center is part of the iOS 4.1 update that landed a few weeks back. However, it only works on the newer models of iPhone and iPod touch and leaves out the iPhone 3G from that compatibility list.

If you were disappointed by this news then perhaps take a look over at Redmond Pie who managed to get Game Center working on the iPhone 3G by making a few tweaks to the settings.

To get it working, the team used the Redsn0w jailbreak and edited a file within to switch the Game Center software back on. From looking at the video (embedded below), it seems to run quite well although there is a little lag in some places. The slow response in certain areas of Game Center is probably why Apple [AAPL] dropped support for it as they are quite keen on making things run smooth on iOS devices. [Read more…]

The TK-421 is a case built for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS that has a built in QWERTY keyboard. The iPhone sits inside the back of the case and the keyboard can open up by rotating the iPhone off the keyboard… see the animation to see how it works.

The reason for this keyboards existence is due to some people just not liking a virtual keyboard that has no tactile feedback. By having a physical keyboard attached to the iPhone you can take advantage of iOS without having to use the touchscreen keyboard. [Read more…]

Amazon has updated its Kindle app today for Android based smartphones. The new update is a relatively minor update that brings just a couple of new features to the reading software.

Features include voice search that allows you to use your voice to search for text inside a book. You can of course still use text entry to search through books.

The other new feature includes the ability to search the definition of words in Wikipedia. Book information can also be searched for in Shelfari. [Read more…]

With the release of GreenPois0n coming soon, a number of people are waiting to jailbreak iOS 4.1 based iPhones, there is also concern now that a fake Greekpois0n download is doing the rounds. The fake version is packed with malware which when opened, can cause a few problems for the user.

Cybercriminals have definitely been riding the buzz around the supposed jailbreaking tool. It’s presumed to be called “Greenpois0n” and it’s expected to be released any day now. Not surprisingly, we’ve seen a number of fake “Greenpois0n” Trojans.

It’s recommended that you do not use torrent sites to get the GreenPois0n update as you’d be in for a surprise. [Read more…]

VISA has launched a pilot scheme that allows people travelling in New York to use their iPhone as a payment system.

The system is called VISA payWave and allows you to simply open up an application and wave the phone over various paypoints located around the underground. When a payment is detected you can then proceed through the barrier to make your journey.

As well as using the iPhone for the pilot test, VISA is also looking at payment cards as well for an alternative quick method for making payments. [Read more…]