This guide will show you how to activate personal hotspot on your iPhone and share it with your wireless devices. To use personal Hotspot for the first time:

1. Go to Settings > General > Network > Personal Hotspot. This option will be available only if your network provider allows Internet tethering. If it worked before on previous versions of iOS, hotspot will work just fine.

2. Turn on Personal Hotspot by tapping once on the On/Off button. You will be prompted to enter a wi-fi password.

3. After entering the password hit Done. Next you will be asked how do you want to share the internet access. If the Wi-fi or Bluetooth radio are Off they will be turned on automatically.

4. Go ahead and choose Wi-fi and USB only. Your iPhone is now broadcasting a wi-fi network with the password you selected and the name of the network is same as that of your iPhone.

5. Now go to any wireless device like your iPod Touch or laptop and look for networks. My Mac was pretty quick to discover it.

6. The broadcast strength seemed strong enough. No matter where the iPhone was left in the room, the signal showed up pretty strong. Once connected, the iPhone will display a blue status bar(just like earlier with Internet Tethering) showing how many devices are connected.

7. If you keenly observe the hotspot service while using it, you will notice that it automatically shuts itself off after an hour approximately if not used. We do realize that wi-fi hotspots are power hungry and don’t go easy on our batteries. In order to make the hotspot active again just visit the Personal Hotspot pane which is now on the first page of your Settings app.

8. While the mobile hotspot is on over wi-fi, the iPhone can’t connect to other wi-fi networks. If you need to connect to other networks on the iPhone but leave the hotspot on go to Settings > Wi-fi and tap on Disconnect wi-fi clients.

In case you aren’t on a 3G network the hotspot will obviously stop when you make or receive a phone call. However, once the call is over everything resumes just like the call never took place.

Splice comes as a huge convenience for video editors and those who simply love to post videos on the Internet. The iPhone application is rigged with a wide variety of features, allowing you to tinker with a video in every which way possible. You can adjust the sequencing, scoring, add effects and pretty much all of the basic stuff that a video editing program offers. Best of all, your edited videos come out in high definition.

Professional video editors will look for more advanced features, like a comprehensive set of options for displaying text, but they won’t be disappointed with Splice’s capabilities. The interface is very simple, as the features are easy to get familiarized with. Professionals won’t have problems creating a masterpiece out of the iPhone application, while novices shouldn’t take long before they can craft interesting material to place on their social networking accounts.

People who have large amounts of songs stashed on their phone will have a blast with Splice. They have a ton of options to choose from for musical scoring. Creative fellows can also make their own scores with a sound making application, and they can sample existent songs just by rifling through the music tracks on their phone.

Splice is priced at a shade below two bucks, and is compatible with the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch, and the iPad. The operating system requirement is at least iOS 4.2. You can buy and download it by hitting on this iTunes link.

FaceTime for Mac is now out of beta and FaceTime 1.0 has been released on the Mac App Store. It will ship with the new Macbook pros and owners of previous generation Macs can purchase it for $0.99. iPhone and iPod Touch users are already familiar with the ease of use when making FaceTime calls. We have been playing with the beta FaceTime for Mac and found it the easiest way to communicate.

FaceTime has already paved its way to iPhone 4, iPod Touch 4G and Macs. If you are into software tweaks you can even install it on your older iPad 1st gen and iPhone 3GS. In all probability we will see it on iPad 2 which is rumored to have two cameras just like the other iOS devices released in 2010. So far no word on a FaceTime app for Windows.

Facetime Features:

Simple to Get Started
• Setup is quick and easy – just enter your Apple ID.
• With just one click, you can make a video call to an iPhone 4, an iPod touch, or another Mac.

Easy-to-Organize Contacts
• Make calls using your existing Address Book contacts – you don’t have to enter your contacts from scratch.
• Add the people you call most often to your Favorites list.
• Quickly review your past calls with Recents.

High-Definition Video
• Receive HD video calls at up to 720p on supported, Intel-based Macs.*
• A Mac with a standard-definition camera delivers up to VGA-quality video for Mac-to-Mac calls.

Elegant Interface
• Window and playback controls fade away so the focus stays on your conversation.
• View transitions smoothly when an iPhone 4 or iPod touch user switches from front to rear cameras or from portrait to landscape views.
• FaceTime’s widescreen aspect ratio makes it easy for families and groups to participate in a call.
• Enjoy your video call full screen, using every inch of your beautiful Mac display.

Ring Anywhere, Any Time
• Incoming calls ring on your Mac, even if FaceTime isn’t running.
• If you have more than one Mac, incoming calls ring on every one so you can answer on the Mac that’s most convenient.

You can purchase FaceTime for Mac for $.99 from the Mac App Store by hitting link here.

It’s actually quite simple to turn off in-app purchases – simply go to Settings -> General -> Restrictions (enter your 4-digit security pass code) -> Allowed Content -> In-App Purchases and turn the thing to OFF! If you’ve not set a 4-digit security code on your iPhone, now is a good time as ever to do so. Kids love clicking various buttons on the iPhone touchscreen and you can never rule out the possibility of accidental app purchases, therefore it’s better to be safe than sorry. And trust me, accidental app purchases are fairly common especially with kids.

Usually, the in-app purchases require the iTunes password to be entered. But if you’ve already entered the password in the last 15 minutes even for a free app, the in-app purchase does not prompt for password again.

The iPhone Dev team has released a browser-based jailbreak tool known as JailbreakMe that is capable to jailbreak all models of iPhone including iPhone 4, 3GS (both old and new bootrom) and 3G running on the latest version of iOS (i.e. 4.0 or 4.0.1). “Jailbreakme” is even simpler and more user-friendly than Spirit. It is so simple that I wonder if I still need to write a guide for it. For those who do not familiar with the jailbreak process, here is the step-by-step guide to show you the process.

Please read this before your take any further action:

• JailbreakMe should also work with iPhone that has been jailbroken with blackra1n or Spirit. But before using JailbreakMe, please restore the iPhone to iOS 4.0 / 4.01 via iTunes.
• JailbreakMe will not hacktivate your iPhone. Your iPhone should be activated before using the browser-based jailbreak tool. You can either purchase an official SIM card or simply borrow it from your friend to activate the iPhone.
• Remember to backup all your iPhone data via iTunes. You can simply connect the iPhone to your computer and sync all the data. This step is crucial. In any case you are stuck in the jailbreak process, you can always restore your iPhone back to the original state.
• Though JailbreakMe should work with iPhone OS v3.x, this guide is intended for those running iOS 4. So, I suppose you have upgraded to iOS 4.0 / 4.0.1. If not, please upgrade it via iTunes.

Step 1: As JailbreakMe is a browser-based jailbreak tool, no software download is required. All you need to do is to launch the mobile Safari on your iPhone and point it to http;//www.jailbreakme.com. If the above link doesn’t work, you can also try out http;//jailbreakme.modmyi.com
Step 2: Simply slide the “slide to jailbreak” slider to kick off the jailbreak process.


Step 3: The whole jailbreak process will take several minutes to complete. Once done, the tool prompts you that cydia has been added to your iPhone. Its done!..and enjoy!




Step 4: You need to unlock after jailbreaking...for iPhone 4, 3GS and 3G user, if you need to unlock the iPhone, you can launch cydia and install ultrasn0w. You can checkout my guide here how to unlock using Ultrasn0w.

TroubleShooting & Fixes

• You may be stuck after you kick off the jailbreak process. In that case, you can simply reboot your iPhone and go through the whole process again. Usually, the jailbreak should work normally for the next trial.
• If you are still stuck at the purple screen after reboot, Here are the procedures:
  

1. Go to Settings -> Safari and then tap “Clear Cache”. Tap again to confirm the cache clean up.

2. Tap “Clear History” to clean up the browser history

3. Tap “Clear Cookies” to clean up the cookies

4. After you clean up the browser cache/history/cookies, reboot the iPhone

5. Once rebooted, point the mobile Safari to http://jailbreakme.com and try again.. Good Luck!

For some readers who are currently using the iPhone 3GS, they are still considering the upgrade. One, who is quite new to iPhone, said, what are the difference between iPhone 4 and 3GS? Needless to say, the iPhone 4 is a major upgrade over iPhone 3GS. Apple has published a comparison between these two phones at it website. But below comparison from Mahalo gives a better presentation.

Emoji icons are picture characters that are very popular in Japan for text messaging. Nearly all mobile phones in Japan have Emoji icons built-in. Since the release of firmware 2.2 in late 2008, Apple has brought Emoji icons to iPhone. However, it is for iPhone users using Softbank network in Japan only. For those who want to use Emoji icons on iPhone, simply follow the step-by-step procedures:

Step 1: Launch App Store and search for "Emoji Free". Simply install it and its free apps.

Step 2: Once installation is done, launch it and click the “ok, lets do this!” button to proceed.

Step 3: The process only takes a few seconds. After that, your iPhone is allowed to use Emoji icon.

Step 4: Click HOME button to go back to home screen. Tap “Settings” -> “General” -> “Keyboard” -> “International Keyboards” -> “Add New Keyboard…”. Tap on “Emoji”.

Step 5: You should notice a new Emoji keyboard installed after it goes back to the previous screen. You can then launch any iPhone app to try out the feature. To switch between different keyboards, you can tap on the “globe” button. In case it doesn’t work, restart your iPhone and try again.

iPhone Dev team has released an updated version of ultrasn0w to unlock iPhone 4. With ultrasn0w, you can free your iPhone to use with any carrier. The latest version of ultrasn0w supports carrier unlock for iPhone 4 with baseband 01.59.00, as well as, 3G and 3GS riding on baseband 04.26.08, 05.11.07, 05.12.01 and 05.13.04.

Note for T-mobile USA user: Please ensure you disable 3G service before installing ultrasn0w.

To Unlock iPhone 4, just follow these procedures:

Step 1: Upgrade your iTunes to iTunes 9.2 version or latest and backup your iPhone data by synchronizing it with iTunes 9.2.

Step 2: Use PwnageTool or Redsn0w or JailbreakMe to jailbreak your iPhone 4.

Step 3: Launch Cydia on iPhone and add “http://repo666.ultrasn0w.com” as the new repository URL. You can simply tap “Manage” -> “Sources” -> “Edit” -> “Add” to add the repository URL. If your not clear about this, checkout my post here on how to add sources to Cydia.

Step 4: Then tap “Search” and search for “ultrasn0w” application
Step 5: Install “ultrasn0w”

Step 6: Once the installation completes, reboot your iPhone. Your iPhone is unlocked and you are free to choose other carriers.

Category: Games
Version: 1.1.2
Size: 257 MB
Price: $6.49

The stunning graphics and authentic settings are inspired by real life battlefields from WWII and created in detailed 3D. Take control of 3 different vehicles including the tank, off-road vehicle or glider to overrun your opponents - or to make a daring escape. You can even jump behind the vehicle turret to lay waste to foes with the machine gun. Challenge up to 5 friends to multiplayer battles on a variety of five maps in 3 different modes (Free For All, Team Deathmatch, Domination). You can connect locally via Bluetooth or even go online with Wi-Fi to battle friends anywhere.

Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later. You can purchase via direct iTunes link OR download cracked .ipa file code:

http://hotfile.com/dl/65141155/8e256f7/010.Brothers.in.Arms.2-v1.1.2-most_uniQue.ipa.html

This is an updated 3G Unrestrictor 2.2-3 is cracked .deb file and only applicable with iPhone jailbroken. This app unrestricts Apple’s download limit in appstore.app and itunes.app so in turn you can download large apps without wifi. To make it even better this makes youtube video quality great so no more blurry videos.

Last but not least this now unrestricts phone.app which is facetime for iphone 4 users, yeah you read it right facetime over edge and 3g. You can try before you buy but i highly recommend buying this app from the cydia store for $3.99.

How To Install 3G Unrestrictor 2.2-3

• Download 3G Unrestrictor .deb file here.
• Rename the downloaded deb to ur.deb
• Copy the deb to var/mobile on your iphone
• Open up mobile terminal on your iphone
• and do the following or install using ifile
• Type in su (press return)
• Type in alpine (press return) (Change your default password due to security reason)
  
• Type in dpkg -i ur.deb (press return)
• Reboot and respring your iPhone

Alternate Ways To Install:

Ssh your iPhone. You may see instruction on how to install .deb file via SSH. And make a folder called AutoInstall in/var/root/Media/Cydia/ so you have /var/root/Media/Cydia/AutoInstall which is case sensitive and drop this debs file in the autoinstall folder, reboot and respring your iPhone.

The windows seven tablet lacks the smoothness of ios and lags quite a bit but it makes it all up up being able to install a lot of windows programs along with having a camera, usb ports, sd slot. This may actually put up a fight against the ipad but in the end the ipad will still prevail.

Category: Games
Version: 1.0.3
Size: 265 MB
Price : $6.49

Play as Iron Man for speed and agility or suit up as War Machine for maximum firepower. Both suits offer easy-to-learn controls and the ability to run, hover and fly at will. You’ll also have the chance to jump into the Mark IV, Mark VI, Stealth and underwater suits. Whether you prefer to pound your foes in melee combat with your fists or to lay down the destruction from a far with your weapons, you can upgrade your suit after each stage with improved weaponry and abilities to devastate your foes.

Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later. Support for iOS 4 multitasking on compatible devices: switch between your favorite apps instantly. You can purchase via direct iTunes link or download cracked .ipa file here:

Download cracked .ipa file here for version 1.0.1:
http://hotfile.com/dl/57113764/f1336bd/Iron.Man.2-v1.0.1-most_uniQue.ipa

Updated: Download cracked .ipa file here for version 1.0.3:
http://hotfile.com/dl/58439621/41406f2/Iron.Man.2-v1.0.3-most_uniQue.ipa

If you were disappointed that you can’t upload full 720p video from your iPhone 4 to YouTube without transferring it to a computer first, then check out the latest update to the free app Pixelpipe.

While there has been some speculation over whether app developers would be able to access the full-resolution videos for sharing, commenters were quick to assure us there was no reason to worry. Pixelpipe claims that it will share your edited mobile masterpiece in all its splendor not only with YouTube but also to Flickr, Facebook, MobileMe, Viddler, Posterous and a bunch of other video-capable sites (as well email and FTP) for videos up to 200MB.

The update to 2.01 is also quick to add iOS 4.0 multitasking for background uploading and should continue to serve as a semi-ubiquitous multi-tool for getting our videos (and pictures) uploaded almost anywhere you want them to go. We mentioned Pixelpipe previously around the time of the 3GS launch last year; it seems to have come a long way since then.

It is worth noting that some users seem to be experiencing some instability with the app that will hopefully get ironed out quickly. If you are having trouble with it, keep your eyes peeled for other developers to follow up with alternatives now that we know 720p uploading is possible.

Update: Reader Aaron notes that SmugShot is also 720p-upload enabled.

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iAds have arrived. This advertisement for the Nissan Leaf is the first to make an appearance.

The initial launch of iAd rich media ads, featuring advertising from some of the world’s leading brands, will begin July 1. At launch, we’ll roll out in North America and ramp up the number of ads served in the weeks and months ahead. For developers outside of North America, iAd will be rolled out in a few months.

[ Via iclarified]

The iPhone 4 comes with a new design of glass and stainless steel. It is extra thin with merely 9.3 millimeters, that is 24% thinner than iPhone 3GS. The front and back are made of aluminosilcate glass with oil-resistant coating. According to Apple the glass is chemically strengthened to be 30 times harder than plastic, more scratch resistant and more durable than ever.

The new iPhone is now encircled by stainless steel band made of a custom alloy. The band even functions as part of the antenna system. The physical size of iPhone 4 is 4.5 x 2.31 inches, and 0.37 inches thick. It weighs 4.8 ounces (or 137 grams).

The iPhone 4 is now powered by the A4 processor, the chip that is completely designed by Apple’s hardware team and used on iPad. The A4 processor is said to consume less power that results in a better battery life.

Just like the iPad 3G, the new iPhone now utilizes micro-SIM, which is smaller in size than a regular SIM card. It also includes a microphone built into its top edge and uses sophisticated audio technology to suppress unwanted background noise. With the dual mic noise suppression, you can expect a better call quality.

Finally, it also comes with a front-facing camera to support video calling and makes it easy to take self portraits. The back camera is also upgraded with 5-megapixels. And, it is even built-in with LED Flash!

The 3.5-inch display is now known as Retina Display with 960 x 640 resolution with an 800-to-1 contrast ratio. It is four times as many pixels as the iPhone 3GS and 78 percent of the pixels on an iPad. The screen now has 326 pixel per inch resolution. That means it makes text, images and video look sharper, smoother and more realistic. Similar to the iPad, it uses IPS technology.

Video Calling

One of the most notable features is the support of video calling. iPhone 4 comes with a new feature called FaceTime that lets you make video call over WIFI (just WiFi for now).

FaceTime works in both portrait and landscape mode. While you are in the video call, you can switch between the front and back camera. The front camera is designed to capture your face and you can switch to the back camera when you want to share what you see with your friend. FaceTime is a feature particular for iPhone 4. You can’t make video call to other 3G phones using this feature.

HD Video Recording

With the improved camera and LED flash, you can shoot video in stunning resolution in both bright and dark environment. As before, you can use the Camera app to perform basic video editing. If you are an advanced user, Apple also announced a new app called iMovie that lets combine and edit video clips, polish your movies with dynamic themes and transitions. You can even add background music to your video. All these can be done right on the iPhone 4.

Battery Life

The battery is 16% bigger than the current one. And, it’s the biggest component in iPhone 4. As a result, it brings a longer battery life and here are the figures from Apple:

• Talk time: 7 hours over 3G or 14 hours over 2G
• Internet over 3G: 6 hours
• Internet over WIFI:
• 10 hours
• Video playback: 10 hours
• Music playback: 40 hours
• Stand-by: 300 hours

The iPhone 4 will be available in both black and white on June 24. The 16GB version costs US$199, while the 32GB version costs US$299. iPhone 4 will be available in the US, France, Germany, Japan and the UK on June 24 and customers can pre-order their iPhone 4 beginning Tuesday, June 15 from the Apple Online Store or reserve an iPhone 4 to pick up at an Apple Retail Store. To learn more about the iPhone 4, remember to check out the promotion video:

[Images via Apple]