Tag Archives: application
MapsOpener allows you to set Google Maps as default in iOS6
With the recent release of Google Maps for iOS6, the obvious next step was for someone to develop a tweak which allows you to set Google Maps as your default maps app. Well, there is now a tweak available to do just that. HASHBANG Productions has released a new tweak in Cydia for devices that are compatible with the iOS6 tethered jailbreak, called MapsOpener. MapsOpener allows you to set the recently released Google Maps app as your default maps application, effectively causing any map related links to open in Google Maps by default.
For those of us …
TapIn.tv allows you to become an instant field reporter [App Store Review]
I’m excited to announce a great new application in the iTunes store called TapIn.tv. I had the pleasure of beta testing this application for the developers and I have already found plenty of great uses for it. TapIn.tv is an easy-to-use streaming application that allows you to stream video/audio directly from your iDevice to the internet for all of your friends(and even complete strangers) to see and hear.
As technology advances, it is becoming easier and easier to share what you see with other people. TapIn.tv takes that concept to the next level allowing you to instantly stream exactly what …
New to jailbreaking? Read this!
Welcome new/potential jailbreaker from myself and the iPhoneBlogr team. You probably have a lot of questions that we all had when first jailbreaking. I’ll answer the questions that I get a lot from people that ask me to jailbreak their device, are planning on jailbreaking or have already done so. If you have any questions that you think I should add, please send me an email at (covxx@iphoneblogr.com). I’ll also cover some tweaks/apps that I think you should install first.
1. What dose jailbreaking do?
Jailbreaking in the simplest way lets you install things that you normally can’t. …
iPhoneBlogr Looking For More Writers! [Join the iPhoneBlogr Team]
Around two years ago, Jared (JaeM1llz) and I (thescragster) launched iPhoneBlogr. After over 500 posts, 1.5 million views and hundreds of jailbreak tool updates, iPhoneBlogr is as strong as it’s ever been. Now, we are looking for some more writers to join our team.
We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate iDevice users who have strong writing skills to help write news, app reviews and lots more. Previous writing experience isn’t required but you do need iDevice/iOS experience. You must be passionate and know your stuff. You must have a sound grasp of written English, for example knowing the difference …
Enable panorama mode for you iOS camera app using Firebreak
Twitter user @conradev has discovered a modification that allows you to enable Panorama mode for your stock iOS camera application. This tweak will allow you to take a series of pictures and stitch them together to create a panorama effect. Right now, the only way to enable this tweak is to add a boolean string to a plist file within the system files.
Since this isn’t exactly an easy task for novice jailbreakers, we won’t go into much detail because @chpwn has already submitted a Cydia tweak called “Firebreak” FIREBREAK IS AVAILABLE IN CYDIA NOW that will …
Dynavix GPS Navigation App Review
This is a review for a new US GPS navigation app, the application is called Dynavix. I have used several different GPS applications since I got my first iPhone 3Gs back in 2009 and this is by far one of the easiest, cleanest and most user-friendly nav apps that I have ever used. Dynavix excels where other similar applications fall short. One of my favorite features is the customization you can do to the app. With most other navigation apps you are stuck with the default color scheme and imagery, but with Dynavix you can change the colors, the background, …
Kevin’s BREAK’EM Insanely Addictive Game (Free this Friday!)
Kevin’s BREAK’EM, from Re-Create Entertainment is an amazingly fun and addictive tilt game. The app usually sells for a reasonable $0.99 in the iTunes App Store, but this Friday, November 4th, the game will be available for free!
Meet Kevin, the nutty new character in town. When the humans are gone it’s time to have fun! Come play with him and burn off some steam in this innovative fast paced tilt to win gameplay. With High Definition Graphics and slick tilt based controls, Kevin’s BREAK’EM can be one of you next addictive pocket friends.
Simply tilt to …
Facebook app for iPad has arrived
Over the past few weeks, many have been speculating that Facebook would be releasing their iPad application to coincide with the release of the iOS5, however Facebook has announced just minutes ago that the new iPad Facebook application is now officially available. You can either download it directly from the App Store or visit this site.
The iPad app provides all the same features as the iPhone/iPod Touch app but it is optimized for use on the iPad which means bigger, higher resolution images as well as chat games and more!…
Find My Friends a new app coming from Apple lets you easily keep track of friends and family
Well, Tim definitely didn’t start off the iPhone event with a bang. So far he has rattled off some random statistics about Apple and Apple products and now he is announcing new apps that will soon be released. One of these apps is called “Find My Friends” which is sort of Apple’s response to popular social networking apps such as Foursquare.
“Today we’re announcing a new app called ‘Find my Friends.’ Now when I’m at Disneyland, I can easily see where my family is. Or I can see if my son made it to school today,” Tim says. …
It’s Playing app for iPhone and iPad allows easy playback of multiple video formats
When it comes to easy video playback on the iPhone or iPad, it doesn’t get much better than “It’s Playing” from Addition, LDA. What really sets this one apart from the others is that they have optimized playback with their AdditionFlow© presentation engine to ensure the best viewing expreience.
It’s Playing supports many video formats not compatible with the standard video player. No longer will you have to convert your videos to a compatible format sacrificing video quality and precious time. It’s Playing supports formats such as AVI, RMVB, MKV, WMV and FLV. It also has easy …
IntelliID Smart CallerID for iPhone is now released [Cydia]
A few days ago we announced a great new application from Intelliborn called IntelliID. For those who missed the previous post, this application can identify the name of the caller, even if they are not saved in your contacts list, from both landlines and cellphones in North America. The application is now available in the Cydia store. You have the choice of either 250 lookups for $4.99 or 500 lookups for $7.99
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IntelliID Upcoming CallerID Cydia Package Fetches Callers Names from Database
Intelliborn, the popular jailbreak developer company who has brought us such Cydia apps as MyWi, My3G and Elert among many others has been developing a great new application that is set to hit the Cydia store right around the release of iOS5. IntelliID is a CallerID application that will fetch a caller’s name immediately upon them calling. The application will pull names both for landlines and mobile phones. Never again will you have to wonder who is calling you from that unknown number.
IntelliID pulls names from a US/Canada calling database. Because of this it seems as though it …
Standalone Facebook Messenger App Added to iTunes Store
Today, Facebook has released a standalone messenger app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The application uses the same chat that you would normally see on the Facebook app or on the website, but it is dedicated to messaging only so it is a much cleaner way to use the Facebook chat system.
Facebook Messenger is a faster way to message. Reach friends right on their phones, get and send messages fast, message everyone at once and more.
Top Features:
• Message friends, groups of friends or anyone in your mobile contacts
• Map your location, find your friends and …
