WWDC for June is set!

Woohoo! WWDC is coming soon! And as you would expect, a keynote has been set and confirmed for 11 June 2012, set at 10am Pacific Time (GMT -08:00). That is 1am Singapore time on 12 June 2012 if you intend to catch it like I do. There is even an app that you can download to obtain the schedule of WWDC2012 if you are interested in what goes on.

WWDC 2012 (USA)

So what does this mean? Or rather, what is in store for us on that day? Here are some possibilities.

1. A new iPhone???

9to5Mac reports on a new iPhone case part which was discovered to be sold by China parts supplier. Personally, i doubt this will happen so soon, but there is of course still that slight chance.

2. iOS 6!

Boy Genius Report has released exclusive images of a new maps app for iOS 6, which utilizes 3D mapping, which will likely replace the current Google Maps. Again, I think this is something abit too early and only due to be released together with the new iPhone.

3. MacBook Pro cum Air and iMac updates

Definitely what seems to be the most likely thing to be announced come June 11. There are a few different versions of what is expected on that day. Some say that we will get 15 inch ivy bridge MacBook pros, which will be at a half way point in size between the pro and air while providing retina display, which seems very possible. Chances are they will also remove the optical disks so as to save space, just to allow their pros reach the air sizes.

4. iScreen / iTV / iHub or whatever Apple choses to name it

And last but not least, something which has been discussed and suggested that may appear anytime. The proposed iTV. Or iScreen. Or iHub. Whatever they choose to name it. This one is another wild card, with no real info on when is it exactly coming. And of course with that means June being a viable possibility. With not much info on what to expect from this one, it is anyone's guess when it appears. Maybe a Steve Job's style "One More Thing" to finally come from Tim Cook?

And thats about all the things which you can look out for in a nutshell, hope that the info was useful!

Absinthe 2.0 Jailbreak is out!

Hot off the press, the new jailbreak is finally out!

Here are some links that you can refer to for more info or to download, courtesy of iDownloadBlog.

Instruction page on how to jailbreak with a Mac
Instruction page on how to jailbreak with a Windows PC
Download page for Windows and Mac (Scroll down to Absinthe 2.0)

Also for those who have already jailbreak-ed to a tethered version previous and want to convert to untethered, you can refer to this link to use the Rocky Racoon 5.1.1 Untether package

Enjoy peeps! Especially for those new iPad users (me included), this is something you have been waiting for~

Multiple Updates

Hi guys, really sorry for the lack in blog posts last few days. Basically been busy with work so haven't even had much chance to take out my MacBook which I always use to blog. Things should improve by late June. In the mean time, I have quite a few things up so I am going to just summarize up the post.

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Your new Jailbreak tweak of the week, Unfold



Unfold is one of those previously cool concept ideas which became a real tweak you can get from the BigBoss repo, so yes, strictly for jail breakers. What it does is replace your slide to unlock with a slide to unfold. Really a cosmetic tweak which looks pretty good so you might want to try it out, especially since it is free. Just take note it only works on iPhones for now.

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Jailbreak coming in soon!

According to news from most iOS news sites, the next jailbreak, Absinthe 2.0, is coming in the next couple of days and will support most devices up till 5.1.1. In fact, especially for people using the new iPad, you should especially update it till 5.1.1, since it apparently will not work for previous versions. The same goes for all A5 devices (Which means iPhone 4S, iPad 2 and the new iPad) For more info, you can check out iDownloadBlog or CultofMac posts.

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Kickstarter love

CordLite for lighted iPhone cables so that you can plug them in the dark. Really looks like a cool idea, though abit pricey at $30USD (Add in another $10USD for Singaporeans and it really hurts) Think its exactly something which you might need/add to your cool factor? Go to their funding page here.

 Une Bobine (Weird name I know) gives you an iPhone cable combined in together with one of those memory wire alike kinda things. Put together, you get a bendable iPhone cable that is still stiff enough to maintain in a position that you want to. That means you get to have an iPhone stand that you get to shift around however you want, yet continue charging at the same time. At $25USD with free worldwide shipping, it looks pretty worth it. Check it out here.

And last but not least, you guys remember Pebble? It has finally ended at a cool sum of $10 million dollars funding and a promise for an update to bluetooth 4.0. It has even confirmed a collaboration with Twine, which is basically another Kickstarter sensor filled device that notifies you of various things through motion sensors, humidity sensors etc. To read up more about the collaboration or about Twine, you can look at their Twine Blog here.

And thats about it from me for now. Hopefully I will have more time soon for my next post~

SwipeSelection for advanced text editing

Have you ever found that your iOS's solution for doing text editing is pretty troublesome? Similar to how you would prefer to use your keyboard to navigate to a particular spot in an article simply because moving your hand to the mouse is troublesome, i find having to change over to selecting the text is an inconvenience. (This may not be the case for people who do not have to type very often)

Along with a concept video released last week, a jailbreak tweak was created to allow you to navigate through what you are currently typing, simply by swiping through your keyboard, named SwipeSelection. It even allows you to either scroll through your text at higher speeds by using 2 fingers, or allowing you to select a string of text by starting your swipe from the shift button. You can see a video created by iDownloadblog for a view of the tweak in action.



If you think this tweak is very useful for you, you can head over to your cydia app and do a search for it, since it is hosted on the big boss repo, which is by default included already when you install cydia.

For those who do not wish to jailbreak but are interested to try this concept out, you can wait for an app due to be released soon, named SlideWriter. The app will basically be a text editor which will provide the functions similarly, though implemented in a slightly different way.



Honestly I think this tweak makes a lot of sense and I can see Apple making this a default function in the future. Hopefully we will see this in iOS 6!

Toys for your iPhone and iPad

Today I am going to share on some new gadgets that were just announced and are up for pre-order. First up is a new iPhone pico projector named Pop Video!

At the price of $99USD, you get a pico projector which you can carry around in your pocket. It boasts 2 hour of playtime battery life, with 15 lumens of brightness at half an inch thick with a video output of qHD (960 x 540 resolution) All in all, seems like a pretty good deal to me, considering you can bring it around with you. Though of course at 15 lumens, you are not going to get much mileage from it during the daytime so it will be pretty much an indoor/night tool.

Interested? You can make a pre-order at their website, or check out for more info in their video below.



Next up is the Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio! At a pre-order price of $130USD, you get a bluetooth keyboard case for your iPad which can be charged by solar energy, with a crazy battery boast of 2 years usage for the keyboard when it is full charge, even in total darkness. (Though i would wonder if you actually get such a thing would you even use it beyond 2 years LOL.)

Of course, even though you will not need it a 2 year battery lifespan, you will at least not have to worry at all about the battery life for the keyboard. It closes up nicely when not in use, with a magnetic case for the automatic sleep/wake function.

And of course, they have apparently though through it pretty well. by providing the case with 2 different view forms, though only for landscape. The first is your typical work form, where you can type as you do your stuff like a laptop, while the other form is abit lower, meant for movie viewing. When I say they have thought it through, its because they have apparently maintained access to the first row of the keyboard, which supposedly will provide access to standard controls such as play, pause and volume changes. If you think this is the perfect case for your needs, make your pre-orders at Logitech's website here.

Just take note that both of these products above are for pre-orders, so I don't have full info on shipping, especially to Singapore. If somehow any of the products above only ship to USA, you will need vPOST to ship them to you.

Speaking about toys for your iPhone, remember Pebble? They have just confirmed a partnership with popular fitness app, RunKeeper which boasts over 10 million users and are still actively looking for more app developers to join up with them. With RunKeeper, you will get to track your workout data directly by looking at your watch rather then having to take out your iPhone. Considering that they have already pre-sold over 50,000 Pebble watches and already have a funding base of 8 cool million dollars, Im sure more developers will be coming into the picture soon. You have 2 weeks left to sign up people! At the rate it is going, I think Pebble will end up with 10 million dollars funding once these 2 weeks are up, which is OMGBBQ loads of cash!

Games for a fun filled day

Hi guys! Today I am going to share on a few games which you can add into your iPhone/iPad. Some are new, while some are old though recently updated and made fun.

First up is Jetpack Joyride, which is an awesome game you can get at the even more awesome price of free!

Jetpack Joyride is a game that was released over a year ago so it may not be totally unknown to some of you. The gameplay involves a guy who got bored of his day job so he broke into a lab and stole a jetpack (Everyone's dream right LOL). So now with the aid of his new Jetpack and some of the crazy vehicles (Bad as Hog or Gravity suits anyone?) he finds along the way, he tries to escape out of the laboratory, escaping lasers and missiles among other things.


Whats new to the game is the addition of gadgets which you can purchase and equip to yourself, which include things like Nerd Repellant and Air Barrys, which adds a new aspect to the game and makes it fun so get it now~
Jetpack Joyride (USA)
Jetpack Joyride (Singapore)

My 2nd game recommendation for the day is non other then another all time favorite, Plants vs Zombies!

Before you give me the, been there done that look, Plants vs Zombies has some new additions to the game. Though mainly the additions will be familiar to those who have been playing the PC version, such as Zen Garden and various mini games. However honestly, who really sits down at their PC and plays Plants vs Zombies constantly? Plants vs Zombies in my opinion fits best on your iPhone or iPad, playing a quick stage or 2 on the train or bus before you move on. 

If you are interested, lay down your $2.99 USD and get the game from the links below.

Plants vs Zombies (USA)

Plants vs Zombies (Singapore)

My last game recommendation for the day is an all time favorite for arcade fighting games, Marvel vs Capcom 2!

Arcade visitors will definitely remember this game so no further introductions really need to be made. For the uninitiated, this game is basically your good old stick fighting game ported over to your iPhone and iPad, where you can use a team of 3 members from the Marvel or Capcom series. There are a good number of 56 characters that you can use, including Avengers heroes such as Iron Man, Hulk and Captain America so that may interest those who are fans of the movie but never played the game.

This recommendation was honestly abit iffy for me, since there are still some issues with the game in my opinion. Controls are rather sluggish and difficult to use (though I can still manage a respectable air combo), and graphics are a disgrace to the new iPad's retina display. And honestly I doubt I will be able to recommend this for the iPhone especially due to the number of controls needed.

In all, this is currently a game for fans, since there are really still some issues with the game itself. If you fancy having MVC2 with you on the go, lay down your $2.99 and try it out.

Marvel vs Capcom 2 (USA)
Marvel vs Capcom 2 (Singapore)

Hope you enjoy the games and happy labour day to my fellow Singaporeans!