Feb 22, 2012 : Comments
China iPad Saga: Apple throws down in Shanghai
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Jailbreak Tuesday: MyAssistant, YourTube, Mark Read updates, iOS 5.1 jailbreak, and more! [VID]
This week Matt discusses the updates for YourTube, Mark Read, and MyAssistant jailbreak tweaks. He also covers news about the iOS 5.1 jailbreak and what you should do now to prepare for the future. Finally, he explains how KakaoTalk messenger might be the key to iOS 5.1 Jailbreak. KakaoTalk Download... Read more » Apple’s conquest of Britain
It speaks volumes about Apple's US success that in the month or so I've been writing for the site, I haven't actually mentioned Britain, not once! Thankfully, tonight (this afternoon EST) I'm back on home soil, with some pretty cool numbers surrounding the smartphone market in Britain, and more importantly, Apple's share of that market. Kantar Worldpanel, a high... Read more » Case-Mate Phantom for iPhone 4/4S – Gallery/First Impressions
If you like to have your phone protected to the extreme, but want a touch of style and class, there aren't many ways to go. You normally get one or the other. You face a choice: unquestionable defence against the forces, or awesome looking case that your friends will gawp at. Case-Mate attempts to meet you in the middle on both counts with the Phantom. The... Read more » Accessory Review: Belkin LiveAction Camera Grip for iPhone 4/4S
Category: Photography Gear Model: LiveAction Camera Grip Price: $49.99 Seller: Belkin Requirements: iPhone 4/4S TiP Rating: 3/5 stars Summary The Camera Grip turns your point-and-shoot rivalling iPhone 4S/4 in to a point-and-shoot feel-alike. The ergonomic design and well-placed buttons provide a much better feel than using the volume key on your... Read more » Apple factory inspections labelled “paint jobs”
Local labor rights advocates in Taiwan have lashed out at the recent Apple factory inspections, branding them "paint jobs". FLA officials began a special voluntary audit at the start of the week, and the initial reports that came back were pretty good. Officials claimed conditions were much better than those in the sweatshops of garment manufacturers, and that... Read more » Apple falls behind in China’s smartphone market
Apple has had a pretty tough time in China these past few months, and it looks like endless patents rows and the manufacturing scandal is starting to take its toll. Apple's share of China's smartphone market has dropped for the second quarter running. Gartner today released their market figures, and Apple has slipped to No. 5 in the rankings. In the last 3 months... Read more » Accessory Review: Cygnett Apollo Hybrid case for iPhone 4/4S
Category: Cases/Skins for iPhone 4/4S Model: Cygnett Apollo Price: $30 Seller: Cygnett Requirements: Compatible with iPhones 4/4S, CDMA and GSM. TiP Rating: 4/5 stars Summary Cygnett's Apollo Hybrid case redefines what a plastic protective case should be, it goes beyond the usual expectancies and offers incredible protection without being Otterbox-bulky.... Read more » Sonoro cuboDock unboxing, gallery and first impressions [VID]
Unboxing the Sonoro cuboDock is one of the most exciting things that has happened in my time on this site. Everything about the experience was a pleasure. The neatly packaged remote and manual, then the soft white gloves immediately gave me the sense that I was opening something pretty special. Once I'd removed the speaker dock from its white cloth bag, it became... Read more » Jailbreak Tuesday: ColoredKnob vs. Bulletin [VID]
This week Matt covers two tweaks (ColoredKnob & Bulletin) and gives his opinion on which one he finds more useful. ColoredKnob: FREE Bulletin: $0.99 - Check Out My Channel: http://www.youtube.com/homemadegeeksquad Contact Me: - Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/homemadegeek - Email: matt@homemadegeeksquad.com Like Today's iPhone on... Read more » Accessory Review: Cygnett Metalicus for iPhone 4/4S
Category: Cases/Skins for iPhone 4/4S Model: Cygnett Metalicus Price: $40 Seller: Cygnett Requirements: Compatible with all iPhones 4/4S, CDMA and GSM. TiP Rating: 4/5 stars Summary The Cygnett Metalicus is a refreshing change in a market full of Silicone, plastic and polycarbonates. It securely holds your iPhone in a cradle of Aluminum, giving... Read more » 
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