darenceang.com

These are instructions how to manually change strings used by the SpringBoard on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

You may want to follow these instructions if you want to customize your SpringBoard. For example, you can change the status bar message ‘No Service’ to a string of your choice.

Step One
You will need to have jailbroken your device and installed iFile from Cydia.

Step Two
Launch iFile by tapping its icon on your SpringBoard.

Step Three
Press the back button until you get to the root directory of your device, then select System from the list of folders.

Step Four
Press to select the Library folder then tap to select the CoreServices folder.

Step Five
Tap to choose the SpringBoard.app folder then press to select the English.lproj folder.

Step Six
Press to select SpringBoard.strings then choose Text Viewer from the popup menu that appears.

Step Seven
Navigate to the string you would like to customize then click the Edit button at the top left of the screen.

Step Eight
Change the value of the string variable to your liking then click the Save button.

Step Nine
You can now reboot your device for the changes to take effect!

Copied from: http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=19352

iOS 5 is out and there are plenty of new features, some of which require a little bit of set up. We’ll walk you through the entire process so you’re up and running in just a few minutes. Click on the feature you want to set up for a video walkthrough and written instructions as well.

How to Set Up Wi-Fi Sync in iOS 5

One of the most exciting things that iOS 5 offers is the ability to sync without plugging your iDevice into your computer. This is all thanks to iTunes Wi-Fi Sync, but the set up process isn’t quite as straightforward as it should be. Here’s how to get up and running in just a few minutes. More »

How to Set Up iCloud in iOS 5

Apple’s had a few false starts with .Mac and MobileMe, but iCloud promises to be the push sync we’ve all wanted on our iPhones. Here’s a quick look at how to get it set up and configured so you can start syncing your data and backing up your device to the cloud. More »

How to Configure Notification Center in iOS 5

Notifications Center finally rids us of those annoying pop-up alerts Apple forced upon us, but not every type of notification on your iDevice defaults to the new, less-obtrusive method. Or maybe you like the old method for things like alarms. Here’s how you can set your notifications preferences to exactly the way you like them. More »

How to Configure iOS 5′s Awesome Built-in Text Expansion

It seems Apple added text expansion to iOS 5 and decided not to mention it. This is a great, highly-desired feature that can save you tons of time typing frequent phrases and long words. Here’s how to set it up and some suggestions for some time-saving phrases to add right away. More »

Everything You Need to Know About iOS 5 in Seven Minutes

If you want to learn about absolutely everything in iOS 5, we’ve got a quick little video and screenshot tour that runs down all the new features and how they work in a quickly digestible format. More »

Copied from : http://lifehacker.com/5846372/how-to-set-up-and-configure-all-the-new-features-in-ios-5

These are instructions on how to hide App Store or iTunes Store purchases from being shown on the new purchased list introduced by iCloud.

FROM YOUR IPHONE

Step One
Launch the App Store from your Springboard.

Step Two
Press to select the Updates Tab tab then press the Purchased row.

Step Three
Swipe across a purchased item to display the red Hide button. Press the Hide button to remove the app from appearing in your purchased list.

Step Four
To unhide a previously hidden item press to choose the Featured tab, scroll down and press the button labelled with your Apple ID. Then press View Account from the popup menu.

Choose Hidden Purchases from the iTunes in the Cloud heading. Press the Unhide button to make an app visible in the purchased list again.

FROM YOUR IPAD

Step One
Launch the App Store from your Springboard.

Step Two
Press to select the Purchased tab.

Step Three
Swipe across a purchased item to display the red Hide button. Press the Hide button to remove the app from appearing in your purchased list.

Step Four
To unhide a previously hidden item press to choose the Featured tab, scroll down and press the button labelled with your Apple ID. Then press View Account from the popup menu.

Choose Hidden Purchases from the iTunes in the Cloud heading. Press the Unhide button to make an app visible in the purchased list again.

FROM ITUNES/APP STORE

Step One
Launch iTunes by clicking its icon in your dock.

Step Two
Select iTunes Store from the list on the left. Then make sure you are signed in and click the Purchased link from the menu on the right.

Step Three
Locate the purchase you would like to hide and click the (x) at the top left of its icon.

Step Four
To unhide a previously hidden item right click your account name at the top right of the iTunes window and select Account from the menu that appears.

Click the View Hidden Purchases link under the iTunes in the Cloud heading.

Click the Unhide button to make a select app visible in the purchased list again.

FROM MAC APP STORE

Step One
Launch the Mac App Store by clicking its icon in your dock.

Step Two
Ensure you are signed in then click the Purchased tab at the top of the screen.

Step Three
Hover over the purchase you would like to hide and click the (x) that appears.

Step Four
To unhide a previously hidden item click the Featured tab at the top of the window and select Account from the Quick Links menu on the right.

Click the View Hidden Purchases link under the iTunes in the Cloud heading.

Then click the Unhide button to make a select app visible in the purchased list again.

**Thanks to 9to5Mac for the inspiration to this tutorial.

Copied from: http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=17366

Developer Steven Troughton-Smith has made some progress on porting Siri voice assistant to the iPhone 4, reports 9to5Mac.

Siri on the iPhone 4 can recognize spoken commands in both the standard Siri view and the keyboard Dictation view. The only issue at this point is that Apple is not authenticating (obviously) commands to its servers from iPhone 4 hardware. The Siri port to the iPhone 4, at this point, also has the ability to speak back to the user. You may notice Siri and the iPhone 4 acting very sluggish in the above video. The issue here is not Siri, but is that a special GPU driver for iPhone 4 is needed; and it is obviously not included in the iPhone 4S binary cache – where the Siri files are located.

We’ll keep you up to date on the progress of this port…

Copied from: http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=17402

Celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer, Labor Day weekend also signals the finish of those dog days in the office and a return to the hectic schedules we so quickly get used to again. With that in mind, we’re taking a look into the Apple App Store to check out the latest and greatest in productivity applications for your iPhone or iPad tablet. The developers working on these applications run the gamut from daily organizers to PC monitors. Best of all, many of these applications are free or $1.99, meaning you can keep yourself organized and productive without breaking the bank. If you’re looking to spend a little more, however, you can get applications like Pages, which lets you create, edit and view documents wherever you are. No matter where you’re looking to improve your productivity levels—be it at the office, on the road, at home or even within your own iPhone—check out the cool “Tips & Tricks” for iPhones application; you’re sure to find something that gives your day more bang for the buck.

Copied from: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/10-iPhone-iPad-Apps-You-Need-to-Be-Productive-358055/

PayMeBack is an easy to use iPhone application that helps you track the money people borrow from you and the money you borrow from others.

Did someone borrow some money from you? Don’t try to remember it. Don’t write it on a piece of paper that will eventually get lost. From now on, there’s an app for that. PayMeBack. An easy to use and beautiful iPhone application that helps you track the money people borrow from you. You can also track the money you borrow from others. When you’ve added a ‘loan’ to the app, it’s very easy to share it with the other person so they can automatically add it to their app.

Key Features:
? Quickly add a credit/debt note when someone borrows money from you or vice versa;
? Tap a person from your phone’s contacts list or manually enter the name;
? Add multiple people at once;
? Split the amount evenly between multiple people;
? Enter optional details to explain the reason someone borrowed money;
? Your current location will be added automatically;
? Easily share the credit/debt note with the other person (even non-iPhone users);
? You can add multiple credit/debt notes for each person, the overview will show a calculated total sum;
? Tap a note to mark it as paid;
? Easy and fun to use;
? iOS 4 ready;
? High Resolution Retina Display Graphics;

You can purchase PayMeBack from the App Store for $0.99.

Copied from: http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=16679

iPhones aren’t built to last forever, but that doesn’t mean you should let a cracked display or dead battery finish your handset. Here are detailed instructions for five of the most common iPhone 4 repairs—courtesy of our buds at iFixit.

Removing the Rear Panel

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then the iPhone’s rear panel is the doorway to its body. And if that’s broken, well, use your imagination. More »

Replacing the Battery

Why replace an entire phone when only its $25 battery gave up the ghost? Luckily, you can replace it with just a couple of screwdrivers and 10 minutes of your time. Here’s how: More »

Swapping Out the Home Button

There’s no place like home—until that damn button starts sticking again. Here’s how you can replace it and regain control of your phone. Be warned though, this is a fairly long and involved procedure. More »

Repairing the Dock Connector

If your phone refuses to charge and the battery checks out, the dock connector might be to blame. Here’s how to remove and replace it along with the lower microphone. More »

Replacing the Display

This is the Holy Grail of smartphone repair, or maybe the Lost Ark—whichever one doesn’t melt your face off. Either way, here’s how to replace the entire front display of the iPhone4. More »

iFixit makes it easy for you to fix things yourself with online step-by-step repair guides, troubleshooting tips, and thriving community of repair technicians.

top art courtesy of DaveOnFlickr

Copied from: http://gizmodo.com/5817096/how-to-fix-the-five-most-common-iphone-injuries?tag=top

Your smartphone might be an expensive pocket computer, but it can help make up for its high price tag by cutting costs in other ways. Here are our top 10 ways to save money with your smartphone.

10. Find Fee-Free ATMs

ATM fees are ridiculously high, with many charging around $3 for a transaction outside of your bank. This is easily avoidable by simply checking for the nearest fee-free ATM using your bank’s smartphone app. Most large banks have them for both iPhone and Android, and if not you can always save a bookmark for your bank’s ATM locator page. Either way you’ll be able to check in a pinch and avoid that hefty fee.

9. Always Have Your Coupons

Coupons are an obvious way to save some cash, but you don’t always have them with you. That’s where coupon apps come in. They provide you with a large database of coupons for various stores so you always have them when you need them. There are tons of options, but Coupon Sherpa for iPhone and The Coupons for Android will get the job done. You may also want to download store-specific apps for access to exclusive deals.

8. Use an App to Compare Prices When Shopping

When at a brick and mortar store, prices tend to be higher. If you’ve got a smartphone you can quickly check to see if any online prices are better than what you’re seeing locally. You do this by scanning the barcode on the back of a product with your smartphone’s camera and a price comparison app. For iPhone, we like RedLaser and Google Shopper (or Amazon Mobile, if all you need is Amazon). For Android, Google Shopper is the way to go (or Amazon Mobile if that’s your thing).

7. Keep Digital Copies of Discount Cards

Discount cards are really handy when you’re shopping, but once they start to accumulate they become pretty much unmanageable—at least in the real world. Your smartphone, however, can store these cards for quick retrieval. While you could just take pictures of them and store them on your phone, a free app called CardStar (for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry) will help you manage them all. It’ll also give you relevant coupons, too, which is a nice added bonus.

6. Actually Use Your Phone to Save Money

If you’re trying to save, it helps to put together a budget and track your spending. These are both things your smartphone can handle pretty well with just the right app. We like the free Jumsoft Money app for iPhone, but BillMinder is also a good option as it tries to keep you from forgetting your bills so you don’t end up paying late fees. On Android, check out Moneywise, Pageonce, or EasyMoney (if you’ve got $10 to spend on an app).

5. Save Money on Groceries

We’re very fond of Grocery IQ, which is an all-around great app for managing all of your grocery shopping needs. When you run out of something at home, you can just use Grocery IQ to scan the barcode and immediately add it to your groceries list. What’s particularly helpful, however, is Grocery IQ’s excellent abilities to keep track of your grocery store discount cards and any current deals/coupons so you never miss out. It’s really handy and a free download for both Android and iPhone.

4. Get Cheap Gas

It’s easy to just go out and pick the closest gas station, but generally one of the gas stations a bit our of the way is going to be your best bet. You don’t want to venture off to a farther gas station just because it’ll save you money, as often times the transport costs will eat up your savings, so a gas price finder app us really helpful to have in your pocket. We like GasBuddy on both iPhone and Android.

3. Make Calls Using VOIP

Maybe you’ve got unlimited data. Maybe you’re on Wi-Fi a lot. So long as you have a good means of keeping your phone connected you can start making VOIP calls to save your minutes. The simplest way to go about this is to just use Skype (for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry). Alternatively, Talkatone lets you make free Google Voice VOIP calls on your iPhone and GrooVe IP does that same for Android.

2. Don’t Pay for Text Messages

Text messages are a pricey add-on to your service plan but there are tons of apps that let you do it for free. Most notable is the free Google Voice, which provides free SMS text messages and a free phone number. TextFree for iPhone and Android also gets the job done, but you can’t have a single, unified phone number like Google Voice can provide.

1. Tether at Little to No Cost

Cellphone carriers love to gouge you on tethering, but if you’re paying a specific price for a data connection you should be able to use that connection however you want—especially if you’re paying for a finite amount. To tether without the monthly fee on your iPhone you’ll need to jailbreak and purchase MyWi. Yeah, it’ll cost you $20 but you’re only paying it once. On Android, just grab PdaNet. Both should have you tethering freely in no time.

Copied from: http://lifehacker.com/5815296/top-10-ways-to-save-money-with-your-smartphone?utm_source=Lifehacker+Newsletter&utm_campaign=043953818d-UA-142218-1&utm_medium=email

This may be the first wedding photographed and videoed entirely with the iPhone 4.

Here is the equipment used by iPhoneShooters

for Photo:
1 shooter
2 iPhone 4s
2 OWLE Bubo housings
2 3rd-party external batteries
2 cheap neck straps
1 included OWLE wide lens (37mm mount)
1 3rd-party tele lens (37mm mount)
AVG. COST OF ALL LENSES AND ACCESSORIES: $225 per iPhone

for Video:
1 shooter
1 iPhone 4
1 OWLE Bubo housings
1 included OWLE wide lens (37mm mount)
1 included OWLE microphone
1 LED video light
1 tripod (occasionally)
AVG. COST OF ALL LENSES AND ACCESSORIES (minus the tripod): $250 per iPhone

They also had 1 assistant for help with equipment and lighting and the photos and video was edited by Roozbeh and Eric at EditTeam on Macs.

Check out the footage below…

[via CultofMac]

Copied from: http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=15849

Industrial designer Michal Bonikowski has created a concept of what the new iPhone 5 might look like, reports YankoDesign.

What are you predictions for the iPhone 5? I heard someplace that a curved display was in the making and attention was being given to the antenna issues. Designer Michal Bonikowski feels that the new version will be safe and predictable, simply because Apple can’t afford another failed version. In his conceptual version Michal converts glass enclosure into proven aluminum; steel frame remains as a reference to the previous version and directly to the iPad 2. Also, the key functions is converted from mechanical to sensory.

Take a look at the design below…

Read More [via iSpazio]

Copied from: http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=15853