Just heads up to all PC users that the iPhone Dev Team’s latest release of redsn0w is compatible with Mac OS X and PC. Redsn0w has very similar functionality to Quickpwn, it will jailbreak firmware OS 3.0 running on first and second generation iPhone, iPhone 3G, first and second generation iPod Touch but not iPhone 3GS – now also jailbreaks iPhone 3GS!
If you’re a PC user and haven’t been able to use Pwnage Tool for jailbreaking your device due to its Mac OS X specificity then redsn0w is definitely worth having a look at as it essentially provides the same outcome. For full details, check out our full guide.
Update (08072009): Newest redsn0w now jailbreaks all iPhones and iPod Touches, this includes iPhone 3GS as well!
Just as we expected everyone, jailbreak and unlocking tools for iPhone OS 3.0 have been released. Only first generation iPhone 2G and the first generation both generations of iPod Touch running the new iPhone 3.0 can be jailbroken and unlocked at this point. It is now probably the only time in iPhone hacking history which we have tools available to jailbreak and unlock all devices, these include jailbreak and unlock for iPhone 2G, 3G and 3GS. Jailbreak is also now fully successful for both generations of iPod Touch.
Apart from the iPhone 3G S and iPhone 3.0 which were showcased at the WWDC yesterday, there is also now a new MacBook Pro lineup. Aluminum unibody as you will probably have guessed, the MacBook Pro family will include 13-inch, 15-inch and 17 inch.
Improved features include 40% extended battery life, thanks to their lithium polymer built-in battery technology that can gest out a minimum of seven hours of work on a single charge. LED backlit displays will give better colour, multi-touch trackpad, an illuminated keyboard and guess what a new SD card (13 and 15-inch) or ExpressCard slot (17-inch), FireWire 800 port and new NVIDIA graphics display.
While we personally prefer to have both OSs available just in case, for example run Windows 7 on Bootcamp or WMware on our Macs here at GadgetLite. I am sure there are many of you who would prefer to be told which operating system is actually better and get on with it. Just being told and persuaded by your friends that Mac OS X Leopard (or Snow Leopard to come) is far more superior just isn’t good enough, that’s why Lifehacker has done an excellent feature by feature comparison between the two OSs.
The latest Sims 3 video game 2009 has been leaked online on numerous torrent websites today. Just two weeks before its meant to be officially released, the group responsible for the leak is believed to be RELOADED. However, The Sims 3 in question and available online the moment we speak is approximately 5GB, which is smaller than the actual game to be released. It maybe an unfinished version of The Sims 3 life simulation game, but the torrent description has claimed it to be the complete full version.
The official release date for The Sims 3 will be on the 5th of June in Europe, though EA hasn’t commented on whether it will be affected by the leak.
Update (19/05/2009): Some gamers have already discovered a few The Sims 3 game cheats:
While playing the game, press [Ctrl] + [Shift] + C to display the console window. Then, type one of the following codes and press [Enter] to activate the corresponding cheat function:
- Kaching – 1,000 more Simoleons
- Motherlode – 50,000 more Simoleons
- MoveObjects On – object and the sims can be placed anywhere in buy and build mode
Updated (03/06/2009): More The Sims 3 cheat codes are now available:
Add 1,000 More Simoleons
Sims 3 Cheat code: Kaching
Note: This code will simply add 1,000 Simoleons.
Example code entry: Press CTRL + SHIFT + C, then type Kaching, and press Enter to activate the code.
Add 50,000 More Simoleons
Sims 3 Cheat code: Motherlode
Note: This code will simply add 50,000 Simoleons.
Example code entry: Press CTRL + SHIFT + C, then type Motherlode, and press Enter to activate the code.
Add Family Funds
Sims 3 Cheat code: familyfunds [Familyname] #
Note: The use of this code, with the family name as the modifyer and an amount as a variable, will add the given number of funds to the Sim family.
Example code entry: Press CTRL + SHIFT + C, then type familyfunds mysimsfamilyname 100000, and press Enter to activate the code.
Enable Testing Cheats
Sims 3 Cheat code: testingCheatsEnabled [true or false]
Note: When this code is set to true the game essentially goes into debug mode. When this cheat is active you can modify needs, lock needs, shift-click the mailbox to change careers and more.
Example code entry: Press CTRL + SHIFT + C, then type testingCheatsEnabled true, and press Enter to activate the code.
No Limitations on Moving Objects
Sims 3 Cheat code: moveObjects [on or off]
Note: This code allows you to move objects that are normally stationary.
Example code entry: Press CTRL + SHIFT + C, then type moveObjects on, and press Enter to activate the code.
View Career Outfits And Service Uniforms
Sims 3 Cheat code: unlockOutfits [on or off]
Note: This cheat code must be entered before you go into create a sim mode.
Example code entry: Press CTRL + SHIFT + C, then type unlockOutfits on, and press Enter to activate the code.
Display Cheats
Sims 3 Cheat code: help
Note: This code simply displays a list of cheat codes that can be used in the game.
Example code entry: Press CTRL + SHIFT + C, then type help, and press Enter to activate the code.
Return Sims To Safe And Nuetral State At Home
Sims 3 Cheat code: resetSim [first name] [last name]
Note: This code will return the Sim that you name within the code to a safe and nuetral state at home.
Example code entry: Press CTRL + SHIFT + C, then type resetSim Jane Doe, and press Enter to activate the code.
Allow Terrain Adjustments
Sims 3 Cheat code: constrainFloorElevation [true or false]
Note: The normal setting for this is true. If you enter this code with the false variable then you will be able to raise or lower the floor, even if there are walls, flooring, and other objects attached to it.
Example code entry: Press CTRL + SHIFT + C, then type contrainFloorElevation false, and press Enter to activate the code.
Objects Will Not Snap To Slots While Holding Alt
Sims 3 Cheat code: disableSnappingToSlotsOnAlt [on or off]
Note: When this code is set to on objects will not snap to slots while holding the Alt key.
Example code entry: Press CTRL + SHIFT + C, then type disableSnappingToSlotsOnAlt on, and press Enter to activate the code.
Objects Fade When Camera Gets Close To Them
Sims 3 Cheat code: fadeObjects [on or off]
Note: The use of this code, either on or off determines if objects will fade as the camera gets close to them. This does not affect Sims.
Example code entry: Press CTRL + SHIFT + C, then type fadeObjects on, and press Enter to activate the code.
Show or Hide Talk and Thought Balloons Above Sim’s Head
Sims 3 Cheat code: hideHeadlineEffects [on or off]
Note: When set to off you will not see the talk or thought bubbles above Sim’s heads.
Example code entry: Press CTRL + SHIFT + C, then type hideHeadlineEffects on, and press Enter to activate the code.
Print Random Joke To Console
Sims 3 Cheat code: jokePlease
Note: Typing in this code will simply display a random joke within the cheat console.
Example code entry: Press CTRL + SHIFT + C, then type jokePlease, and press Enter to activate the code.
Slow Motion Visuals
Sims 3 Cheat code: slowMotionViz [0-8] (0 is normal, 8 is slowest)
Note: Use of this code with a setting greater than zero will slow down the visuals within the game. This does not affect the in game time.
Example code entry: Press CTRL + SHIFT + C, then type slowMotionViz 6, and press Enter to activate the code.
Full Screen Mode
Sims 3 Cheat code: fullscreen [on or off]
Note: The use of this code simply determines if The Sims 3 should run in fullscreen mode or not.
Example code entry: Press CTRL + SHIFT + C, then type fullscreen on, and press Enter to activate the code.
Frames Per Second Display
Sims 3 Cheat code: fps
Note: The use of this code will display the framerate that the game is running in the top right of the screen.
Example code entry: Press CTRL + SHIFT + C, then type fps, and press Enter to activate the code.
Quit The Game
Sims 3 Cheat code: quit
Note: Use of this code will simply exit The Sims 3 video game.
Example code entry: Press CTRL + SHIFT + C, then type quit, and press Enter to activate the code.
Enable Llamas
Sims 3 Cheat code: enablellamas [on or off]
Note: Almost certain that this code does nothing to the game.
Example code entry: Press CTRL + SHIFT + C, then type enablellamas on, and press Enter to activate the code.
This is not at all surprising to hear, since developers these days are so willing to share the latest build of operating systems as soon as they get it. This latest leak shows that the recent new Snow Leopard build (10A335) sports a handy screen grab feature, this new native ability links in with QuickTime to “record” your on-screen activities. I suppose it then convenient makes a video and saves it on your desktop just like the current screenshot capture function that our Mac OS Xs’ have. Again, this in my view is another thoughtful function that Microsoft will never think of.
Apple’s latest patent likely for its next gen iPhone has been revealed, the graphical picture below shows not only that the next iPhone will have a camera on its frontside but possibly a new fancy technology applied to the screen. The new patent describes a morphing interface that will adapt to the motion of the user. For example, if you are in a shaky bus, the elements on a list will automatically enlarge so you can target them better with your fingers.
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