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Chritter: Google Chrome Extension for Twitter

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:35:48 -0400

Like Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome too have support for extensions, although the extensions are very less and presently work only in the developer release of Chrome.

Chritter is a Google Chrome extension which shows twitter messages at the bottom of browser. It uses oauth and hence is pretty secure. With oauth, you don't have to give your twitter username and password. Here are some of the features of Chritter:

Shows recent tweets in the toolstrip
Fetches new tweets every 5 minutes
linkifies http://links, @usernames and #hashtags
Uses oauth to sign in, so you don’t need to give it your twitter password
Stores the access token as a bookmark, Simply click on bookmark to sign out.

Download: Chritter Extension for Chrome

Ultrasnow (ultrasn0w) released - Unlock iPhone 3G 3.0

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:23:44 -0400

iPhone Dev Team finally released Ultrasnow (ultrasn0w) , a tool which can be used to unlock and jailbreak iPhone 3G 3.0. The method is simple and as usual we have a step by step guide for that:

Jailbreak your iPhone 3G 3.0 using PwnageTool or redsnow(redsn0w). You may use the step by step guides for redsn0w unlocking and PwangeTool Unlocking.
Run Cydia or Icy installed on your iPhone.
Add repo repo666.ultrasn0w.com to Cydia or icy.
Search for 'ultrasn0w' and install it.
If you are a TMobile user, then disable 3G first.
Reboot your iPhone 3G.

Enjoy your unlocked iPhone 3G

Step By Step Guide to Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone 2G using redsnow (redsn0w)

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:50:31 -0400

iPhone dev team recently released redsnow (redsn0w), a new tool that can easily jailbreak and unlock iPhone 2G and iPod Touch 1G and 2G. Here we present the step by step guide to unlock and jailbreak iPhone 2G.

Note: If your iPhone is getting hanged at reboot, then you have not upgraded using iTunes first. This is very important. You have to first upgrade using iTunes and then use redsnow (redsn0w). Follow this guide and you'll certainly be able to jailbreak and unlock your iPhone. No more "iPhone getting hanged at reboot problem".

Download iPhone 2G 3.0 firmware using direct download links posted at technonix.
Download redsnow (redsn0w) using direct download links posted at technonix.
Download 3.9 and 4.6 baseband bootloader files here. Extract the archive. Use winrar if you can't extract rar files.
Open iTunes 8.2. It'll detect your iPhone.
Press Shift and Click Restore.
Browse for the ipsw file downloaded in step 1. iTunes will upgrade your iPhone software to 3.0.
At this point, iPhone would be locked and will display a "Slide for Emergency" message. Don't worry, We'll be unlocking it soon.
Open redsnow (redsn0w). Browse for the firmware file downloaded at step 1. It'll take some time and check the file. Click Next.
There will be a popup saying "Preparing Ramdisk". It'll finish after sometime and next screen will follow.
Select the check box saying Cydia. If you want to unlock as well, then check Unlock too.
If you selected to unlock, you'll be asked to provide 3.6 and 4.9 bootloader files. Browse for the files we downloaded at step 3.
Turn Off your iPhone and plug it into your computer. If it was already plugged in, then simply turn it off.
Redsnow (redsn0w) will guide you to put the iPhone in DFU mode. Do exactly as shown.
Redsnow (redsn0w) will unlock and jailbreak your phone. Let it do its work. Your iPhone will be rebooted and will continue with jailbreak. Do not attempt to turn off the device at this time.

Congratulations. You now have a fully functional iPhone 3.0 jailbreaked and unlocked using redsnow (redsn0w).

Step By Step Guide to Jailbreak iPod Touch 2G and 1G 3.0 on Windows using Redsnow (Redsn0w)

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:52:59 -0400

Dev Team recently released redsnow (redsn0w) that can unlock iPod Touch 2G, iPod Touch 1G and iPhone 2G. We already have direct download links to redsnow (redsn0w).

Here we have a step by step guide to jailbreak iPod Touch 2G and 1G 3.0 using redsnow (redsn0w):

Download iPod Touch 1G or 2G firmware using direct download links posted at technoNix
Download redsnow (redsn0w) using direct links posted at technoNix
Open up iTunes 8.2. It'll detect your iPod Touch.
Press Shift and click restore.
Browse for the ipsw file you downloaded in step 1. iTunes will restore the iPod Touch to 3.0.Let it do its work. It may take some time.
Open redsnow (redsn0w). Browse for the ipsw file you downloaded in step1. It'll verify the file. Click next.
Check Cydia and click next.
Plug you iPod Touch into computer and Turn it off. If it was already connected, then simply turn it off.
redsnow (redsn0w) will now guide you to put your iPod Touch in DFU mode. Do exactly as shown.
Once done, it'll start the jailbraking process. Relax and let it do its work. Do not interrupt or attempt to turn off the device. The jailbreak will complete in few minutes.

Congratulations, You have succesfully jailbreaked your iPod Touch using redsnow (redsn0w).

Redsn0w (Redsnow) for iPhone 3.0 and iPod Touch 3.0 Launched - Unlock and Jailbreak on Windows

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:44:15 -0400

iPhone Dev Team is pretty quick in launching the unlocking tools. They just released redsnow (or redsn0w), a jailbreaking tool which can be used to unlock and jailbreak iPhone 2G 3.0 and can perform jailbreak and unlock operations on iPod Touch first and second generations.

Redsnow can be used to jailbreak and unlock multiple devices. Also, it is released for windows too.This means windows users can finally unlock and jailbreak their iPhone 2G 3.0.

Here are the official words from Dev Team:

If you want to build custom firmware files with more flexibility it is suggested that you use ‘PwnageTool’ on Mac OS X.

GOLDEN RULE: If you are using a 3G iPhone with yellowsn0w and rely on yellowsn0w to obtain cellular service, then you should NOT use redsn0w right now. Ultrasn0w (the 3G carrier unlock) is not included with this release and therefore your baseband will be locked and unable to use an operator other than the official one it was bought for. UltraSn0w will be released via APT (cydia and icy) soon. If you have an original iPhone (1st generation) then 3.0 carrier unlock works with this redsn0w release.
Yellowsn0w in its current form will NOT work with the baseband version that is present in the 3.0 update, you will need Ultrasn0w, which will be released sometime soon, Ultrasn0w will work with all iPhone 3G models (but not 3GS), even ones that were previously unlockable, Ultrasn0w (when available) will be released via APT (this means you will be able to get it via Cydia or Icy).
Please read all parts of this post before downloading and using these tools.
Read items 1, 2 and 3 again and again.
At the bottom of this post are the bittorrent files for the latest version of redsn0w.
This app is suitable for the recent 3.0 release
redsn0w will NOT work for the iPhone 3GS.
redsn0w WILL work for Original iPhone (1st Generation), Original iPod touch, iPod touch 2G and the iPhone 3G (not the iPhone 3GS).

Here are all the download links:

Redsnow for Mac OSX (Please use it only on Intel Macs. Mac OS X PPC have some problems with this version)

Torrent Link: Torrent Link
Mirror 1: Download
Mirror 2: Download
Mirror 3: Download
Mirror 4: Download

Redsnow 0.7.1 for Windows Fixed Version

Torrent Link: Torrent Link
Mirror 1: Download
Mirror 2: Download
Mirror 3: Download

~~A step by step guide will follow soon...again~~

Here is the step by step guide to jailbreak iPod touch 3.0 using redsnow (redsn0w). If your iPod or iPhone hangs on reboot and does not unlock/jailbreak, then you have not upgraded to 3.0 using iTunes first. Please visit the guide for proper unlock/jailbreak

Leaked Screenshots: Microsoft's New Anti Virus "Morro-Microsoft Security Essentials"

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:29:26 -0400

Microsoft will be releasing a free Anti-Virus\Anti-Spyware tool which was codenamed "Morro" and will go by the name, Microsoft Security Essentials.

The Antivirus (codenamed 'Morro' after a beach in sao paulo, brazil) is being tested by Microsoft employees and possibly, its trail version will be available in september. Microsoft has officially stated that 'Microsoft Security Essentials' would be available by the end of 2009 at the latest. Security essentials is likely to be targeted as a basic form of Anti-Virus and not as a "suite" like rival Anti-Virus companies such as Symantec and McAfee offer.

Security essentials is likely to be a basic form of Anti-Virus and not a "suite" like rival Anti-Virus companies such as Symantec and McAfee offer.

Here are screnshots:

Step by Step Tutorial to Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone 2G 3.0 Using PwnageTool 3.0

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:31:45 -0400

PwnageTool or QuickPwn is not released for iPhone 3G. DO NOT TRY TO UNLOCK iPHONE 3G AT THIS TIME IF YOU USE YELLOWSN0W

PwnageTool is available only for Mac OSX at this time. Windows users will have to wait for now.

So finally, after many speculations, we have a full jailbreaking and unlocking tools available for iPhone and iPod touch 3.0. Here we have a step by step guide to jailbreak and unlock iPhone 3.0:

Download iPhone 3.0 firmware - You can use the direct download links as posted on technoNix. They are the original iPhone 3.0 firmwares.
Download PwnageTool 3.0 tool from here: Download Links
Put the downloaded files in one folder.
Open up PwnageTool and select Expert mode from top left and click the iPhone that matches your device.
PwnageTool 3.0 will search for the correct firmware file itself. If not, then browse manually for the ipsw file downloaded in step 1.
Select General and click Next.
On this screen, Check "Activate the phone" and "Enable baseband update". You can change the partition size if you want. It'll give you more Cydia space.Click Next
On this screen, check "Neuter Bootloader", "Unlock baseband" and "Autodelete bootneuter.app". You can upgrade or downgrade baseband if you want. Click Next. Again hit the next arrow on next screen.
Select the package installers that you want to install. We recommend both Cydia and Icy.Click Next
Change logos if you like.Click Next
Now select "build" and click next. Choose a place to save custom ipsw file.Click Save
PwnageTool will start building the custom ipsw file.
Enter your Password when prompted
If your phone has been Pwned before(if you unlocked your iPhone with PwnageTool before- not with QuickPwn, Only PwnageTool), then Click Yes. If you are not sure Click No. Infact, to be safe, click No. There is no harm in choosing No.
Follow Instructions exactly to put your iPhone in DFU mode. It'll display a confirmation that your iPhone is in DFU mode. Click OK.
Close PwnageTool and start iTunes. Make sure you have iTunes 8.2. Press option key and click restore. Browse for custom ipsw file(not the original one downloaded in step1. The custom ipsw created in previous steps)
Wait for iTunes to complete. Relax and have a coffee
After iPhone restarts, Bootneuter will launch automatically and will unlock and activate your phone. Do not mess with it. Let it complete its work. It may take few minutes.

There you Are. You are now a proud owner of an Unlocked and Jailbreaked iPhone 3.0. Do some copy/Paste Stuff, send MMS, record video and much more stuff you can do with iPhone 3.0.

Enjoy

Thank you Cody Overcash (at ModMyi) for the step by step guide.

Download PwnageTool and QuickPwn 3.0 for MAC OSX Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone 3G

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:40:53 -0400

Check out Step by Step Guide to unlock iPhone 2G 3.0 at technoNix

PwnageTool 3.0 has been released by iPhone dev team. Although it is only released for Mac OS X only for now, Version for other OSes will follow soon. This page will be updated with the links as soon as they are out. Current releases only work with iPhone 2G and iPod touch 1G.

You'll need iTunes 8.2 to Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone 3.0.

Here is the update from dev team

This is the low down on our tools for use with the 3.0 firmware from Apple, read the whole post in full before attempting anything. Because of some bugs and unexpected changes this will be a multipart release, starting with the release of PwnageTool for Mac OS X. QuickPwn for Mac OS X and Windows will follow sometime soon, please don’t bug us about it, we are working flat out to get everything finished to release them.

GOLDEN RULE: If you are using a 3G iPhone with yellowsn0w and rely on yellowsn0w to obtain cellular service, then you should NOT use PwnageTool right now. UltraSn0w is not included with this release and therefore your baseband will be locked and unable to use an operator other than the official one it was bought for. UltraSn0w will be release via APT (cydia and icy) soon. If you have an original iPhone (1st generation) then 3.0 unlock works with this PwnageTool release.
Yellowsn0w in its current form will NOT work with the baseband version that is present in the 3.0 update, you will need Ultrasn0w, which will be released sometime soon, Ultrasn0w will work with all iPhone 3G models (but not 3GS), even ones that were previously unlockable, Ultrasn0w (when available) will be released via APT (this means you can get it via Cydia or Icy).
Please read all parts of this post before downloading and using these tools.
Read items 1, 2 and 3 again and again.
At the bottom of this post are the bittorrent files for the 3.0 capable version of PwnageTool.
This app is suitable for the recent 3.0 release.
PwnageTool will NOT work for the iPhone 3GS.
PwnageTool WILL work for Original iPhone (1st Generation), Original iPod touch (1st Generation) and the iPhone 3G.

Here are all the downloads links:

Download QuickPwn 3.0 for Windows: Coming Soon.
Download QuickPwn 3.0 for Mac OSX: Coming Soon.

Download PwnageTool 3.0 for Mac OS X

Torrent Link: Download
Direct Download Link: Mirror 2
Direct Download Link: Mirror 3
Direct Download Link: Mirror 4
Direct Download Link: Mirror 5
Direct Download Link: Mirror 6

Visit: Official Dev Team Blog

~~A Step by Step Guide will follow soon.~~

Check out Step by Step Guide to unlock iPhone 2G 3.0 at technoNix

Jailbreaking iPhone 3.0 may Break Youtube

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:28:46 -0400

Check out Step by Step Guide to unlock iPhone 2G 3.0 at technoNix

A recent update at dev team blog revealed that there are some problem with the YouTube.app and it'll not be functional in the initial release of QuickPwn and Pwnage tool for iPhone 3.0. Also, there’s a bug in Apple’s new version of asr that our custom IPSW’s are tickling and causing crashes on, on some devices. While the second issue has been taken care of, the first issue is still being addressed. As a result, the initial version QuickPwn and Pwnage tool for iPhone 3.0 to be released on Friday may break Youtube on your iPhone. However, patches would be released as soon as the issue is fixed.

Find all the download links of QuickPwn and PwnageTool 3.0 as they are released. This page will be updated with QuickPwn and PwnageTool 3.0 download links as they are released

Check out Step by Step Guide to unlock iPhone 2G 3.0 at technoNix