The iPhone is once again free! Following the not so hopeful jailbreak for iPhone v1.1.1 yesterday by a non-Dev Team (possibly called the ‘Elite’ iPhone Team), we now have one that does a much better job of breaking free the Apple iPhone firmware v1.1.1.
However, before I go on to summarise this new v1.1.1 unlocking method there is one bad news… this new hack is not applicable to those who used anySIM or iUnlock to unlock your iphone, if you do use it, it will brick your iPhone! (<–See update at the bottom) For everyone who used hacks like TurboSIM, IPSF Paid solution, etc… you will be able to use it.
The battle between Apple and hackers continue, while the hackers have now come up with a way to downgrade your iPhone back to 1.0.2. It isn’t all all too bright, this new hack doesn’t help you ‘re-unlock’ your iPhone, which means those who have got their phones unlocked and upgraded to v1.1.1 will still need to be activated by the appropriate sims… Nevertheless this hack does partly bring your phone back to life by allowing it to use third-party applications and yes WiFi too 
We’ll definitely keep you updated with the latest news on this spotlight issue, as for now check out a demonstration video after the break to see how to get your iPhone apps working again.
This update includes the iTunes Wireless Store, but if you have an unlocked iPhone, this may really affect your phone. According to Gizmodo, the software update will work fine on simlocked iPhones, however, if your iPhone is unlocked this software brings your phone back to activation screen which eventually fails to be activated! So unlocked iPhones don’t go for this update (this is currently the safest recommendation)! Gizmodo has confirmed this fact with iPhones which have been unlocked using hacks provided by anySIM and iPhone Sim Free, whilst at the same time, third party applications also won’t work after this update is installed.
I came across this USB gadget while I was searching for a birthday present for my friend. This is called “stealth switch”, which claims to be “the worlds first desktop cloaking device”. I think this is perfect for those like my friend who sits next to his boss’s office.
Features:
This device can be hidden and controlled under your desk! With its 6″ USB cable, its foot tap button can be placed “hiddenly” under your foot. Once the foot tap is stepped, the following functions can be activated according to your preset options:
- To switch or hide your current window/ all windows instantly.
- You can preset to bring up a preferred window at all times.
- Password to protect your computer.
- Mute sound,etc…
[image via Techno Freak]
One of the most attractive function is that it can hide all applications you are running, ie Office documents, download windows, browsers, video and audio players and instant messengers as well. You don’t have to turn off the monitor or do mouse clicks anxiously when your boss walks past.
It sounds like an interesting invention, get it now at Play.com delivered, for only £9.99!
[via Play.com]
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A flat panel tv is all the rage these days. It has replaced conventional TVs like the laptop computers replacing the desktop. There are cell phones with in built digital camera and mp 3 players that is replacing the car audio system as well.
The fact is there are not many 5-megapixel camera phones available to the UK at the moment, when you try to think of one, you would probably come up with the latest Nokia N95 or even maybe Sony Ericsson’s soon to arrive K850i. But right now, there is nothing as thin and slick as the Samsung G600?
Have a look at this video:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RY9BmfM8I4[/youtube]
Here are some main features:
- 14.9 mm slider
- 2.2″ TFT LCD screen with 16 million colours
- 5.0 megapixel camera (2592?1944 pixels)
- Power LED flash
- Autofocus with 4x digital zoom
- Panorama effects
- Macro effects
- 640 x 480 video camera
- Music library which allows offline mode with continuous play
- Video media player
- FM radio
- Bluetooth version 2.0 with dual support
- USB 2.0
- MicroSD slot
- WAP and internet browsing using NetFront Browser V3.4
- Page pilot
- Virtual pointer
- UTrack protection
For some full specs, check out GSMArena.
Have a look at a short demonstration video of the G600 and its comparsion with the N95 after the jump…
