I don’t know anything about negotiations with Verizon, and I doubt anyone does other than the highest-level executives at both companies. But I do know that engineering-wise, the wheels are turning on N92, the CDMA variant of the iPhone 4. It’s certainly not in production yet, and hasn’t reached DVT status (device verification test – like Gray Powell’s infamous stolen unit), but it is, a few little birdies claim, at EVT (engineering verification test). That’s one step below DVT, which is one step below production. So it’s right about where you’d think it would be if it were scheduled to go on sale in January. The CDMA iPhone is no longer a cold storage, keep-it-alive-just-in-case-we-need-it project.

To the best of my knowledge Apple has never gotten this far along producing a probable solution to AT&T’s terrible reception problem. The source, Gruber, claims that it is still not a “sure” thing but that we should definitely keep our eyes peeled.

Supposedly, according to Petragon, the CDMA iPhones are due for production in December and release in January.

I’ll keep my eyes peeled.

rooster

Currently, the iPad has a 9.7 inch diagonal lcd screen.

Apparently, Apple believes a 7 inch iPad has a good market as well.

Digitimes, iLounge, AppleRummors, and IDG news all share reports that this 7 inch iPad is in the works for this coming Christmas.

The Economic Daily reports that Taiwanese companies have won a number of component contracts for the iPad 2. Chimei Innolux will supply 7-inch LCD screens, which use the same IPS (in-plane switching) technology found in the original iPad, which improves viewing angles and color on LCD screens. Touchscreen technology for the screens will come from Cando Corporation, the report says.

keep you updated

rooster

1. Close up some PDF exploites

2. Disable Jailbreakme.com from working

Of course, I am most concerned with the latter but the former also poses some problems.

The problem, apple’s release only helps out the newer devices and leaves the older models out in the sun. Fortunately, the dev team is very considerate and has released a patch that removes the exploit for all users.

The fix is installable via Cydia itself now (search for “PDF Patch”).  To test that it’s working properly, visit jailbreakme.com again.  After you slide to jailbreak, you should no longer see a dialog box pop up (you’ll just see the star background).  That means you’re no longer vulnerable!

We love you dev team!

So, do this:

DO NOT INSTALL iOS 4.0.2 -> unless, of course, you want to lose your jailbreakme

INSTALL the PDF Patch in Cydia

Rejoice!

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iPhone 3Gs, iPhone 4, or iPad

step 1. A jailbroken device is necessitated so if you haven’t already, here is tutorial.

step 2. Then simple open Cydia > Manage > Sources

step 3. Edit source and add http://repo.benm.at

step 4: Download Frash and install it!!

have fun,

rooster

This miraculous jailbreak solution is so amazingly simple. Merely go to:

www.jailbreakme.com

or

www.jailbreakme.modmyi.com

on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch to start the process.

Once there the on-screen instructions will baby you through the jailbreak.

* Jailbreakme works on the following devices:

• iPod Touch 1G on iOS 3.1.2
• iPod Touch 1G on iOS 3.1.3
• iPod Touch 2G on iOS 3.1.2
• iPod Touch 2G on iOS 3.1.3
• iPod Touch 2G on iOS 4.0
• iPod Touch 3G on iOS 3.1.2
• iPod Touch 3G on iOS 3.1.3
• iPod Touch 3G on iOS 4.0
• iPad on iOS 3.2
• iPad on iOS 3.2.1
• iPhone 3G on iOS 3.1.2
• iPhone 3G on iOS 3.1.3
• iPhone 3G on iOS 4.0
• iPhone 3G on iOS 4.0.1
• iPhone 3G[S] iOS on 3.1.2
• iPhone 3G[S] iOS on 3.1.3
• iPhone 3G[S] iOS on 4.0
• iPhone 3G[S] iOS on 4.0.1
• iPhone 4 on iOS 4.0
• iPhone 4 on iOS 4.0.1

Check out more jailbreak solutions here on our official jailbreak help page.

have fun!

rooster

The current, realistic I might add, speculation concerns the iPod Touch 3 having a 3.2 MP camera (just like the iPhone 3gs). Now you may ask, “well why not an iPhone 4 like camera?” The issue here in-lies in the size of the iPod Touch Model. If Apple keeps their current size and style, which in my opinion is getting a bit old, then there is almost no chance that the new iPod touch will contain any camera over 3.2 MP.

Now, we cannot abandon the reasoning that technology has advanced considerably in the past year or so; and maybe Apple has found a way to fit a smaller camera in the same old housing.

Personally, I hope for a brand new, remastered device.

Additionally, Digitimes reports that the new device will be capable of supporting video and photo as well as sport the new A4 processor currently found within the iPhone 4.

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I know, it just sounds too good to be true, or. . .to weird to be true. Why would Apple make a smaller iPad and further delineate the delicate lines between their already similar iPod and iPhone?

The sources noted that Apple has recently placed new iPad orders to Taiwan-based component makers for the fourth quarter of 2010 and the first quarter of 2011 with 9.7-inch, 5.6-inch and 7-inch models all included.

The 9.7-inch model will see some minor changes, while Apple will add Chimei Innolux (CMI) as one of its panel suppliers.

The new 5.6- and 7-inch iPads will mainly target the e-book reader market, separating them from the 9.7-inch model, which mainly targets multimedia entertainment, the sources stated.

I’m doubtful and hopeful at the same time, time will tell.

rooster

Prepare: Be very careful, SSHing into your device is risky business.

Step 1. Jailbreak your iPad

Step 2. Install Frash.deb

Step 3. Get those downloaded files onto your iPad

1. Mac users – install Netatalk. Once installed, it will auto pop up your iPad in the Finder’s Sharing list
2. Windows users – follow the normal SSH tutorial here or click the link at the top of this site.

Step 4. Login: “root” / Password: “alpine”

Step 5.  Once you have acquired access to the iPad’s filesystem, navigate to /var/root/Media

Step 6. Open Media and create a new folder. Name it “Cydia”.

Step 7. Open this newly created “Cydia” folder and create another folder called ”AutoInstall”.

Step 8. Place Frash into this new folder

Step 9. Restart you iPad twice.

Step 10. Once you have a flash-heavy site running you will notice a big “Flash” circle appear where the actual flash normally does. Merely tap that circle. This will run the flash

Step 11. Go find some iPad-ignorant friends and show them that your iPad does, in-fact, play flash.

Currently supports games and animations but is still lacking video playback. Surprisingly, it is very stable and even very touch sensitive for a port this early on.

Much impressed,

rooster

1. You need an FTP client.

* CyberDuck for Mac (You can also use Fugu or iPhone Explorer)

• SmartFTP for Windows

2. Install OpenSSH and SBSettings to your iPhone.

• SBSettings will help you toggle SSH on/off

Tip: change your devices root and user passwords periodically

3. Now follow the appropriate instructions below:

• iPhone Explorer users – plug in your phone and launch iPhone Explorer and it should automatically populate your iPhone file system, then skip to step 5

• Most other FTP clients:

-Get on a WiFi network

-Record your iPhone’s IP address (Setting-> Wi-Fi ->blue arrow next to the network you are connected to)

-Launch your FTP client

Tip: SSH is a huge battery hog, so keep it off unless actively using it

4. Enter your iPhone’s IP address and set port to 22. Your username is root and the default password is ‘alpine’ (without the quotes). Click connect or continue. You should now have a list of all your iPhone’s files.

Tip: Keep your device plugged in during this process to ensure that your battery doesn’t die

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5. Now merely click Library —> Themes to find all the themes you have downloaded.

Tip: Go to Settings -> Autolock -> Never. Sometimes your SSH client will show an error screen when the device sleeps; this ensures that will never happen.

Well, I can’t promise anything but this rumor seems to have some very reliable signs.

Bloomberg states,”

The device will be available to customers in January, according to the people, who declined to be named because the information isn’t public. Natalie Kerris, an Apple spokeswoman, and Jeffrey Nelson, a Verizon Wireless spokesman, declined to comment.

Estimates place the number of verizon iphone buyers at 3 million (out of 92.8 million) at the end of the first quarter.

Another source accurately states, ” It’s had to ignore the quality issues that AT&T has faced”

Another big news tidbit is that Verizon Wireless plans on building a high-speed fourth- generation network unto which it  plans to unveil several devices that will run on the new technology in January at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Good show.

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