Engadget — which doesn’t just run any old rumor mind you — claims they have the goods on the next generation iPad 2, iPhone 5, and Apple TV (2011). The big news, if accurate, seems to be a blazingly fast, dual-core ARM Cortex A9-based Apple A5 system-on-chip (SoC) and a switch to dual GSM/CDMA (but not LTE) Qualcomm radios that can run on both AT&T and Verizon. (Which our buddy Mickey Papillon first heard were Apple-bound back at CES 2010.)

iPhone 5 is said to be a complete redesign, which would be very different than the identical casings used for both iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. A “total rethink” that’s being tested but only on Apple’s campus (so it won’t turn up on the blogs, obviously). Apple has thus far introduced new iPhones in June.

iPad 2 still seems set for an April launch as expected. In addition to being slimmer and sleeker, it will include a higher resolution screen similar to but not the same as the current Retina Displays (yeah, we’re confused by these back and forth rumors too!), front and rear cameras (FaceTime, of course), and an SD card slot (though no USB, sorry). It’ll also have that Qualcomm chipset and Apple A5 proc.

Apple TV (2011), courtesy of the A5 chipset, will be able to play 1080p HD video “like running water”. Whether or not this is also on a yearly cycle, meaning we’ll have to wait until September 2011 to see it alongside the next generation iPod touch remains to be seen.

Again, these are all rumors and while Engadget is typically solid things can and will change. Apple reportedly had a more conservative “backup” iPhone 4 in case the one we got didn’t pan out, so they could have a more conservative “backup” iPhone 5 as well. Also, Apple has been known to spread disinformation. It is fun to speculate though so let us know what you think — are these the next generation iOS devices you’ve been waiting for?

[Engadget]

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Multifl0w was recently updated in Cydia and brings a WebOS-like “Cards” (or Mobile Safari “Pages” if you’re Apple-centric) interface to iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad multitasking system.

Multifl0w has been available in Cydia for some time now, but previously only allowed for an exposé display of apps (up to 9 at a time) running in the background. The mod features smooth animations and is low on system resources, and also packs full Activator integration for gesture support. If you’ve ever used ProSwitcher in the past then you’ll be familiar with the way Multifl0w handles app switching.

I prefer Multifl0w over the stock iOS app-switcher dock and have been using it on both my iPhone and iPad for the past day or so with no crashes or hiccups. Multifl0w is available in the Cydia Store now for $4.99. Check out the pics after the jump, and let us know if you’ve seen any bugs or issues with the update in the comments!

[Multifl0w]

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Have you ever been browsing the web with your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad and wondered how to save a photo or image to your device? There are many reasons you may desire to do so — perhaps the photo will make a great backdrop, is a photo of you or a friend, or just something you find interesting enough to keep and share with your friends on Facebook or Twitter.

To find out how, follow on after the break!

Saving an image from Safari into your camera roll is a simple task.

1. Find the photo you wish to save
2. Tap and hold down on the photo
3. A menu will slide up – tap “Save Image”
4. The photo will be saved to your Camera Roll

To find the picture later, just launch the Photo app.

Bonus Tip: If the above method doesn’t work (some websites don’t allow images to be saved), then pinch to zoom into the image at the desired crop and take a screenshot.

There you have it! Now when you see a photo that you would like to save, you can!

If you have any questions or other cool Safari tips to share, leave them in the comments!

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I’ve been receiving a lot of questions about the state of current jailbreaks, especially when it comes to the just released iOS 4.3 beta and the Verizon iPhone (demo models ran iOS 4.2.5). The jailbreak community is working on a jailbreak but they have stated it will not come out as long as iOS 4.3 is in beta. There’s a good reason for this. Most jailbreakers already realize it’s a cat and mouse game with Apple.

If one of the dev teams has an exploit, they don’t want to burn it. If they release it now, Apple can patch it before the final release and it’s of use to no one. Unlocker @MuscleNerd isn’t planning on releasing an unlock until iOS 4.3 is official, and for good reason. Here’s what he has to say -

Official iPhone unlock statement: no unlock will be released until after 4.2.5 or official 4.3 (whichever is last) is out

I can’t imagine a general jailbreak tool being any different. No point burning exploits for no good reason. So on that front, just be patient. And as always, don’t upgrade right away if you plan on jailbreaking.

In the mean time, you can make sure you save your SHSH blobs if you’re already jailbroken. You can also read through our jailbreak starter’s guide if you’re curious but new to the jailbreak scene.

Click through for a current list of firmwares and what your jailbreak options are under each firmware. We’ve also got some links handy after the break to walkthroughs explaining each method.

• iOS 4.1 and below – greenpois0n, limera1n, Pwnagetool
• iOS 4.2 and above – redsn0w

Please note that redsn0w is currently a tethered jailbreak. There is a redsn0w beta out that allows for an untethered jailbreak but it’s still got issues. I personally recommend staying on 4.1 until an easier (less buggy) solution is available if you can.

Keep in mind you always need to check your device type against each of these methods to make sure it’s compatible. Click through to the links for more detailed descriptions of each and what they can offer you. If you still have questions, make sure to check out the TiPb jailbreak forums.

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Well it looks as though Apple’s App Store is nearing the 10 billion downloads mark and if you are the person who makes Apple hit the 10 billionth download you could be $10,000 richer (well in the form of an iTunes gift card that is)! Seems like that would be the best app you would have ever downloaded. You can also enter for the gift card without downloading an app but I personally will be checking their site and seeing where the numbers are and at least try and be the 10 billionth download. One can dream right?

This is a pretty big number for Apple to be at considering the App Store has only been around since July of 2008. We also know there are well over 300,000 applications available and apparently users all over the world are downloading a lot of apps.

Hit the source link for Apple’s official rules and to enter without downloading anything.

[ Apple ]

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Are you switching to the Verizon iPhone and if so what smartphone or feature phone are you switching from? We know some AT&T iPhone users are making the big switch as are some Verizon BlackBerry and Android/Droid users but also a lot of feature phone users might be making the smartphone plunge for the first time. (Bye bye flip phone!)

Let us know where you’re coming from in the poll above and tell us your story in the comment below!

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A new year means awesome new give aways from TiPb! We’re talking apps, accessories, even super sweet devices like iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs!

Every week we’ll be giving a prize (or prizes) to one of our social streams. So if you want to get in on the give aways, here’s all you have to do:

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We have a Motorola S9-HD Bluetooth Stereo Headphones for iPad, iPod touch, and iPhone to give away this week, courtesy of the TiPb iPhone and iPad accessory store. So what are you waiting for, get going!!!

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The Verizon iPhone was a long time coming and Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg told BusinessWeek some of the reasons why, including dispelling the myth that Verizon was offered the original iPhone before AT&T.

Apple decided that it wanted one carrier in every major market. So Apple and AT&T consummated a deal three years ago. And because Apple was more focused on a single technology—the GSM technology—they chose AT&T. We had good discussions with them, but it was clear to us that they weren’t looking to make a device for both sets of technologies.

So how did Apple and Verizon finally end up getting together? Verizon called Apple:

I did call up Steve and go visit him. Lowell McAdam [Verizon Wireless president and COO] called up [Apple COO] Tim Cook and went to visit him. So it was not just a one-person thing. We consciously reached out to them more than once. This was the view that we had that…eventually their interests would align with ours.

And yes, Seidenberg is “fine” with not having a Verizon logo on the iPhone. (He watches his words carefully there and for some reason brings BlackBerry and Droid into the answer?). They don’t regret going CDMA over GSM, saying AT&T beat them because Apple picked AT&T for the iPhone initially, but Seidenberg remains confident Verizon won’t face the same network problems AT&T has carrying massive iPhone data traffic. However, he’s “going to let the performance speak for itself.”

The whole interview is a great read. Check it out via the link below and let us know what you think. Was Verizon wise to wait for iPhone until now or should they have done more to get it earlier?

[BusinessWeek]

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Online UK bank First Direct has launched an iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad app that lets you view your statement but also carry out some simple transactions too. Other UK banking apps are limited to viewing your account statements which is a handy feature to have; First Direct has taken it a step further.

The app will allow you to view your balances and your last 20 transactions, make transfers between your accounts but most importantly, make payments to other personal accounts or organisations. To use the service you must already be a registered First Direct internet banking user and payments can only be made to those accounts that you have setup online already.

The app is very clean and simple to use and utilizes the same passwords as your online account. First Direct say the level of security is the same as when you log on at firstdirect.com. The app works with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad running iOS 3.1 and above and is a free download.

Would you use an app like this to keep on top of your finances? Is security too much of a concern? Let us know in the comments!

[iTunes Link]

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Google has recently announced that they’re removing H.264 — the video compression open standard used by everything from iPad and iPhone to YouTube and Netflix — from their Chrome browser. Up until now Google has been the only company to support all the major video codecs, including H.264, OGG Theora, and their own, newly open-sourced WebM. Apple supports H.264, as does Microsoft, and Firefox supports only OGG Theora.

Why the sudden change? Some might say to hurt Apple, whose iOS and iTunes depend heavily on the technology and have shown no signs of slowing down even after Google decided to stop so much partnering and start much more competing with Apple directly in the mobile OS and media services space. Others might say it’s simply to give Google a competitive advantage and push adoption of their own WebM format. Neither motives are mutually exclusive but again put the advancement of standards-based web technology on the back burner — something Google once championed. (Hey, you know it’s bad when Microsoft is chiding you over lack of standards support, okay?)

Google claims they don’t want to support proprietary formats like H.264, which rings decidedly false since they still do — and have gone out of their way to expand — support for Adobe’s just-as-proprietary Flash plugin. Yes, H.264 carries licensing fees for commercial content but to say those amount to little more than a rounding error when compared to Google’s monthly, never mind yearly profits is an overstatement. H.264 is a an international and open standard, supported by hardware acceleration in chipsets and file format compatibility in an increasing amount of consumer video creation and playback gear. It was on its way to becoming the video equivalent of MP3 (which Google probably won’t drop support for either). Yet with native H.264 support taken away from Chrome, only Adobe Flash H.264 support will remain (because Flash is packaged right into Chrome, and Flash uses H.264 for a lot of their higher quality video). So in order to watch it, you’ll have to use Flash.

Why does this matter to iPhone and iPad users? Because if Google (and Palm and RIM) hadn’t chosen to compete against Apple by cozying up to Adobe’s Flash the amount of battery draining, phone heating web video content would be lessened today and the H.264 share would be even higher. In other words, we’d have even more iOS-friendly videos and less sites we couldn’t access on our iOS devices.

Remember, Flash existed to fill a void in web technology, much like ActiveX in Internet Explorer 6, and like ActiveX (and Real) the advent of better, more efficient solutions would have led to Flash’s gradual decrease until it was back to what it was ideally and originally suited for — efficient frame-based animation.

Apple, famously, doesn’t support Flash on iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Apple TV and doesn’t even install the plugin by default in Mac OS X. Do we really want Google to be more like Apple?

I’ve promised to be nicer to Google this year but they’re making it hard right out the outset. Still, I’m not going to complain about this as a competitive business decision, and I won’t vomit even a little at how they once again disingenuously and insultingly wrapped their competitive business decision up in the cloak of openness in an attempt to pander to open software advocates. (They know better.) I’ll just hope Google changes their mind before those self-same FOSSies turn on them. Beware the faboys scorned.

But even if they don’t, what will happen? Will YouTube go through the massive re-encoding effort to switch to WebM? Will Netflix? Will iTunes? Probably not, so as usual it will just be us users who suffer. Or switch back to IE…

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