iOS Jailbreaking: My Thoughts

My thoughts on jailbreaking your iOS device.

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iOS 5: Predictions

My predictions of what will be in the next iOS. More from the author: http://andrrrew.tumblr.com/

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How to Make Calls on Your iPod touch or iPad for Free

Many people may not know this, but if you have an iPod Touch or iPad, a pair of headphones with a microphone, and a wi-fi signal you can make calls to any phone number in the U.S for free! This all happens with an app called iCall, which is available in the app store. There are similar apps like iCall that are available, but I've honestly never tried them. For a free app, iCall works very well and can make a great backup source in case of your phone dying or breaking. Here's how to set up iCall in 6 simple steps:

1. Open up the App Store and search "icall". The first result, which is technically called "iCall Free VoIP" should appear. Then proceed to download the app.

2. Open up iCall. It may take a few seconds to load and find the server. Once iCall loads you will be presented with a terms of use page. Touch the "I agree" button.

3. The next page you will be brought to is a "Choose your account type" page. There is a paid version of iCall, but if you want the free version, touch the "Free Calling" button.

4. Now you will be asked to put in your contact information. Do so, then touch the continue button.

5. The next page you will be brought to is the "Phone Verification" page. Touch the "Place verification call" button. A prompt will pop up saying that you will have to dial a U.S phone number. Touch the ok button.

6. A new prompt will appear saying to dial a specific number on your cell phone. Once you call the number, it should hang up right away. Then press the ok button and you should be greeted with the last prompt telling you that you have successfully activated your iCall account. You will then be taken back to the dialer page where you can start making calls!

I hope this tutorial helps. Some side notes to consider are that in the beginning of your call, you are presented with a 10-15 second add. This can be a pain but it is still worth the free calling. Another note is that you have a 4 minute limit for calls. Again this is a real downside but it shouldn't be a deal breaker.

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FaceTime for Mac

Today at Apple's "Back to the Mac" event they announced FaceTime for Mac, which allows you to FaceTime with an iPod touch 4G and iPhone 4. You can download FaceTime for Mac here. It seems that Apple actually listened to all the hype over FaceTime for Mac and iLife 11'. Above, I provide a mini-review of the app, FaceTime for Mac.

iPod Touch 4th Generation Video Direct Upload

This is just a video showing the video quality in portrat mode without editing on the new iPod Touch 4th Generation with video. The quality in this shooting mode isn't exactly good quality, but it isn't exactly horrible either. Once edited in the iMovie for iPod/iPhone the video quality does improve and it makes it easier to upload in HD. This video was not uploaded in HD, but instead, standard quality. Again, it was just a quick video shot to show the standard quality of a nonedited, not HD video on the new generation of iPod Touch's by Apple.