One of the great things about the Apple's iOS mobile operating system is the native ability to be able to set certain restrictions on the device that prevent users from performing certain tasks. The restrictions options, which are accessible through the General menu of the Settings app on the device, are similar to parental controls that allows the owner of the device to restrict certain actions from being performed on the device, such as launching the App Store, Camera or Safari.
One of the most appealing features of using a device like the iPhone or iPad is the fact that they act as an extremely powerful media gadget, capable of displaying rich media on the beautiful multitouch display. Regular users will be aware that although the device is very powerful, it does have certain limitations when it comes to using specific file types, something that can be very frustrating considering how powerful and advanced the device is.
Despite its imperfections, it's hard to fault Cydia - the nucleus of the open-source jailbreak community, and with such a wide range of tweaks available serving different purposes, it's quite easy to forget that actually, there isn't much in the way of an alternative.
Since arriving as one of the main features of the iPhone 4S and iOS 5, Siri has certainly had its ups and downs, and while some have manipulated it to detect brain waves and perform other weird and wonderful tricks, others have opted to sue Apple, disappointed by the poor performance of the system-wide voice recognition software.
Following on from the recent articles relating to backing up and restoring the generated activation tickets that are produced as a result of the SAM iPhone unlock method, a set of developers have released an app onto the Cydia store that makes the process a lot simpler for users who may have been struggling, or just prefer an easier way of doing things.
Here at Redmond Pie, we dedicate a great deal of our time and resources to covering as much of the Cydia scene as possible, and while we're all more than aware of the many benefits a jailbreak can bring in terms of functionality and customization, we'd never have pitched it as a potential tool for aiding the disabled.
The Protect My Privacy tweak, available through the usual hub known as Cydia, is a package that exists to help users protect their personal information when using their jailbroken iPhone. Since the turn of the year, we have been treated to a number of mobile app scandals surrounding apps that accesses certain information on the device without asking the user for permission before doing so. In some instances, this is a breach of Apple's developer terms and conditions, but it is also a large breach of a user’s trust and in some instances the device owner doesn't even know what it being accessed by the app.
Ever since Apple introduced the original iPhone in 2007, it has been praised not only for its advanced abilities and revolutionizing the smartphone industry, but also for being a champion of design and bringing beautiful aesthetics to the market. However, according to an Ex-Apple executive, things could have been so different if the company had chosen to go with one of their other prototypes.
Apple has reacted quickly to rectify the issue with their activation servers that allowed iPhone owners to unlock their devices, anyone who didn't get involved when the process was first announced will unfortunately be left with an iPhone restricted to a single carrier. However, if you are one of the enterprising few who jumped into action right away, then read on to see just what you can do with those saved activation tickets.
While there will always be arguments from devotees of both sides as to whether the Windows or Mac platform reigns supreme, one thing that cannot be denied is that in terms of syncing and device harmony, Apple's product range and ecosystem trumps all competition, and is one of the most appealing aspects of purchasing devices from Tim Cook's company.
