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Jailbreaking updates are starting to become rare these days. In reality, it seems as though there aren’t that many new apps coming out. Whenever I update Cydia, I mostly see new wallpapers, ringtones, and themes. I see the occasional system app from BigBoss, but nothing really cool has come out yet. Anyways, onto the not update.
WinPwn is just talking about updates, not actually doing them. Here is there words, straight from the site:
It’s been very busy for me recently at work and I haven’t had much time to spend on WinPwn.But i’m hoping that planet/squpid and I can get the latest version out soon. I will keep you updated
So, this pretty much means nothing except that the programmers are alive. Now, I’m not knocking them, I appreciate their work. I just am itching for some sort of update from SOMEONE.
ZiPhone has had no updates other than he is now a proud father. Congradulations Zibri.
The iPhone Dev Team hasn’t come up with any new updates since Timber beta 2, so no, there isn’t yet a jailbreak for the iPod Touch 2nd gen.
I know, not a lot of good news (or any real news at all). I guess we just have to play the waiting game…
T-Mobile just released G1
Featured Google Products integrated on the G1:
- Google Search (Obviously), but its “OneTouch” which puts the Google Search just one Touch away from your home page.
- Maps which supports StreetView
- Youtube
- Gmail
- Calender
- Talk
- Contacts
- One Great thing about all of these apps is the seamless movement between them. They are all very well integrated. Kudos to Google for that.
How does it compare to the iPhone:
Although the iPhone is currently a much better phone in regards to Apps, Appearance, Speed… and pretty much everything else, it is not as open to adjustment as the G1. Apple allows people to submit Apps but allows for no real open-sourcing. The G1, on the other has the potential to flourish over time. The Visuals are currently OK. The Zooming is awkward and slow. Color not as vibrant. Speed just does not match up… yet… give it time and it will become the iPhones greatest competitor!
With its Flip-out Keyboard it may have a easier learning curve but all that constant flipping may get annoying. It also houses some extra buttons and has a smaller screen than the iPhone. Yet its the cheap and the to-be popular alternative.
PRICE:
- $179
- Two-year contract with T-Mobile.
T-Mobile:
- The Android Market (T-mobile download Store) is offering free downloads to G1 owners 90 days after the purchase.
- Existing T-Mobile users can place their orders online Today.
- T-Mobile to offer two data plans
- $25 with unlimited data with some messaging allowance or
- $35 with unlimited data and messaging.
- -These are really really cheap compared to iPhone. Another Pro.
- Sim Card
- Reads Word, pdf, excel file types (but not Exchange)
- Available on 3G networks, but T-Mobile has very few of these where as iPhone has a ton. But give it awhile and T-Mobile will most likely catch up.
- Also available outside 3G
- NO SKYPE SUPPORT
- Will not feature desktop sync! Will sync online with Gmail, Yahoo!, Microsoft and AOL mail!
Sweet Stuff:
- ShopSavvy is awesome! Just line up a camera with just about any bar code, wait one second, and you will be able to check that items price just about anywhere:
- online stores
- stores in the area
- even make wish list and send them to your friends
Google’s phone will also introduce some cool other apps like:
- EcoRio - your own personal Global Warming Records Monitor
- BreadCrumbz – Make your own map off the beaten path
- the Amazon Mp3 Store! – down them directly
- Locale – Customize your GPS like never before
The G1 will launch across the UK in early November with Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and the Netherlands expecting a launch date in Q1 of 2009.
MacBook
The new MacBook Pros are cool but not really the highlight of Apple’s new releases. No, this time its theMacBook!
The New MacBooks look wonderful and run flawlessly. A huge Improvement over the last models!
For the same $1,299 price of the “middle” MacBook, you get:
That Cheap Plastic Case has vanished! Instead you get the cool aluminum. And yes, the aluminum is in one solid piece = “unibody” as Apple calls it. This does two things: Provides for a more solid construction and less room for manufacturing error.
Size:
- A less than one inch laptop (0.95 inches)
- Height: 0.95 inch
- Width:12.78 inches
- Depth:8.94 inches
- Screen size = 13.3 – nothing too impressive
Expansion and Connections:
- Gigabit Ethernet port
- Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
- Mini DisplayPort
- Audio line in
- Audio line out
- Kensington lock slot
Weight: A full half-pound lighter – 4.5 lbs
Battery and Power:
- A full half-hour more battery life – 5 hours
- 45-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
- 60W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
- MagSafe power port
Graphics:
- Graphic Card = Nvidia Geforce 9400M. Apple claims 5x performance , and with the relative “lightweight” performance of the Intel graphics in previous models, this seems likely.
- Aside from video, the system bus bumps from 800 to 1066MHz.
- LED screens with “instant on” .
Processor:
- 2.0GHz or 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed
- 1066MHz frontside bus
- 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB (Which you don’t really need, but its still a nice available feature for those planning on further upgrading this already amazing machine)
The New Track Pad… isn’t it missing something:
- Full track pad touch gestures (including new ones added today). Previously the full set of gestures was only available on the Pro and Air models.
- The same glass track pad as the Pro models.
- And no “click” button, the actual pad can be pressed down to “click”
Hard-drive Extensions And Back lit Keyboard:
This is clearly an amazing upgrade. For the high end MacBook you spend $100 more than yesterday, but compared to the old laptop at that price you get all the above plus a back lit keyboard. Also, both models now have Hard-drive Extension options for a 320GB drive ).
Yes, there is no Fire-Wire but then again…. not that many people really use it. Still, I wished they would have put that in there just for those who do utilize it (Something to separate the MB from the MBP).
Other Cool things:
- Built-in iSight camera
- Built-in omnidirectional microphone
- Blue-tooth
- Wireless:The latest 802.11n wireless technology
Also…. its Green:
- Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure
- Mercury-free LED-back lit display
- Arsenic-free glass
- BFR-free internal components
- PVC-free internal cables
- Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
- EPEAT Gold rating
Overall: Another great Apple release. Let’s see, much more solid and professional looking. More durable. Better screens. Pretty much all the Pro features except Fire-Wire. Faster performance (especially in graphics). Thinner. Lighter. Same price.
rooster
UPDATE 2: Yeah. I just upgraded to 2.1 and used QuickPwn. That was really easy.
UPDATE: Wow. I forgot about QuickPwn. I think I’ll try that. I’ll see if it works with iTunes 8.0.1.
As some of you might be aware of, the new version of iTunes is 8.0.1 has been out for a couple of days (thanks rooster). You are also aware that the current firmware for iPods and iPhones is 2.1. To my frustration, both of this information means that there is no ability to hack/jailbreak right now.
First off, Zibri (creator of ZiPhone) has not had any impact in the hacker community regarding jailbreaking. I check his site (www.ziphone.org) every day to check for updates. He states that he has a working version running smoothly for himself, but of coures it isn’ yet ready for the public. So yeah, kind of frustrating there.
Secondly, WinPwn (www.winpwn.com) hasn’t been updated since September 14th. I know that might not seem like a long time, but this new firmware has been out for a while and it needs to be jailbroken. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate all of the work that cmw (the main programmer for WinPwn) has done. That is a lot of hard work, and it probably is extremely complicated stuff. But what can I say, I want, no, need to update my iPod.
For those of you who have their iPod jailbroken on 2.0.2 (like me), you know what I am talking about when I say that it is frustrating to have. The firmware is still buggy from its 2.0 status, and it crashes some apps and slows down at awkward moments. Plus, for me, it won’t even sync up to my computer. I have to import my songs using WinSCP and dTunes (a Cydia application). It pretty much sucks right now.
So there. You know my frustration. You hear my pleas. Zibri and cmw, please save us from boredom and give me something to write about, instead of forcing me to just complain in a post.
1. Crow-Mag Ralley
Guide your Caveman (or Women) thru multiple courses found in the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages that wind to and fro, past hazards (lava pits, tornados and such), while you pick up power ups (like bones you can throw as weapons, extra traction for your tires, and oil slicks) you can use against the your opponents.
You Can either:
a. Race – in which you must beat your opponents to the finish line
-or-
b. Gather – in wich you must pick up more items than your opponents.
-or-
c. Multi-player
- 9 different tracks
- 9 different power-ups
- 11 different vehicles
Stone Age:
Desert
Jungle
Glaciers
Bronze Age:
Crete
The Great Wall
Giza
Iron Age:
Medieval
Viking Village
Atlantis
Single Player:
In one-player mode, you can practice on each track or go into tournament mode, in which you must win all the first three races in the Stone Age before going to the other Ages.
Multi-player Mayhem:
With two player, one can race head-to-head on a split screen or try or try any of the following alternate playing methods:
- Keep Away Tag: One character is “it” and has to tag another player within a certain amount of time to avoid elliminaion from play.
- Stampede Tag: One character is “it” and the other characters attempt to tag him. If player “it” avoids getting tagged for 2 minutes he or she wins.
- Survival: In this mode, the goal is to blast and ram all your opponents off the raceway before the players own health diminishes.
- Quest For Fire: This game is played with two teams in which each one hides the six torches of the other team throughout the land. The other team must find the six torches and get them back to home base without being rammed off the course (CTF Crow-Mag Ralley version)
Pros:
- Amazing Visual Perforamance that utilizes the accelerometer for steering and sounds effects from the original.
- You can change the difficulty as well as steering sensitivity, vibration toggel (which drains the battery), and other preferences.
- It’s great Fun!!
Cons:
- On-screen controls are a bit awkward for some people
- Drains Battery like most games
- The “Hot Spot” for the gas pedal can be quit annoying because your finger slips off of it randomly and you suddenly slow down for no reason
- Some say the game gets boring quickly (but obviously the majority of buyers love the game enough to buy it and recommend its use to others.
- Pricey
Overall a good fun App. worth buying if you enjoy racing games and don’t have to tight of a wallet. Tell us what you think
rooster
Since rAwks has left, I know that a lot of people who post on this site haven’t had their questions answered. He was really good at answering posts. Unfortunately, I am not so good at this.
I promise that if you email me, I will answer you. If you post, another poster MIGHT answer you. I GUARENTEE I will answer you. Just please read other helpful posts on this site, instead of just the one at the top of the page. It will save everyone a lot of time (especially me).
I know that with all of the changes with Apple and iTunes that there will be many questions. Just send me an email and I will help you as best I can.
Lone Stag
LoneStag01@aim.com
Ok, here is the news.
The day before the 3G iPhone is to be released and Apple has given uswhat we have been waiting for: the Appstore and Frimware 2.0. Both of these come straight out of iTunes 7.7 and will affect us all. So far, some of the apps are free, but there are a lot that aren’t. Take a look at them. There are a lot of familiar names, some actually charging (freakin sellouts) for their apps. Is this the end of jailbreaking?
Speaking of jailbreaking, 2.0 is not jailbreakable yet. Actually, I am not completely sure of that yet. I am running WinPwn on the firmware now. It probably won’t work. Come on, it just “officially” came out today. Let the hackers work on it. Zibri (ZiPhone) has been working on it for a while now. My guess is he will show the first signs of a jailbreak.
To all, a word of caution. If you upgrade your iPods, it might be really had to get them back to a 1.1.4 jailbroken state. Plus, the new firmware is still a little buggy. Choose wisely whether or not to upgrade.
Lone Stag
I am aware that the repo for the January update package isn’t working. The site is down because of a change in servers. You have two options.
1. Wait until the site is back up. My guess is in at least a week.
2. Use this alternate site: http://repo.applerepo.com.
I know I haven’t written a whole lot of post or responded to questions recently. It’s due to the fact that I am in the process of moving to a new city and I’ve been training for my new job. This is actually going to be my last post on ipodtouchhacks.com. I am going to be constantly busy that I will not be able to write post and answer questions right away. I decided to resign from being a writer because I will not have the time to answer all your questions. I would be frustrated if I asked a question and then got an answer weeks later. Well, I hope you all the best and hope all your iPods treat you right. Hope all goes well!
rAwks
I’ve previously posted the quickest way to get ROMs onto your device using the repo from iphoneroms.com. Unfortunately, we will not be able to get ROMs onto our device using this repo because they are actually down. Lots and lots of users were just downloading ROMs and not giving some sort of donation. This site had SO MANY ROMs to choose from and it made it easy to install onto our emulators. Well, I guess for now or maybe forever…we will have to add ROMs the old fashion way…SSH! Hope all goes well!
rAwks
