Requirements:

• 5 minutes of your time!
• A computer, running Windows (XP minimum), Mac OS X (10.5 minimum) or Linux (x86 / x86_64)
• An iPhone, iPad or iPod running iOS 6.0 through 6.1 (you may check in Settings / General / About => Version)
• A USB cable to connect the device to the computer

Devices supported:

iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad 2, iPod touch 4th generation, iPhone 4S, iPad 3, iPod touch 5th generation, iPhone 5, iPad mini, iPad 4 and Apple TV 2

Here is a detailed step by step guide to Jailbreak iOS 6.x using Evasi0n (Evasion):

1. Update your Apple device to iOS 6.1 using iTunes. Keep in mind that this will update the baseband, which will make ultrasn0w incompatible. Do not use iOS update feature found in settings. It may cause problems.
2. Download evasi0n for Windows, Mac or Linux from http://www.evasi0n.com
3. Open Evasi0n downloaded in step 2
4. Press Jailbreak
5. Let Evasi0n do its work. It may take 5-10 minutes to complete. Do not turn off the computer or disconnect your device
6. Once prompted, Unlock your device and press “Jailbreak” only once.
7. Let the device restart

If you have tethered jailbreak:

1. Open cydia and refresh the sources
2. Search for “evasi0n”.
3. Install “evasi0n 6.x Untether”
4. Reboot Device

Voila..You now have untethered iOS 6.1 jailbreak. Open cydia, and install your favourite applications. For more such updates on iPhone jailbreaking and unlocking, subscribe to technoNix via email, connect with us via our facebook fan page or twitter.

Musclenerd confirmed that the new iOS 6.1 untethered jailbreak would work on all Apple devices capable of running iOS 6, including iPhone 5, iPhone 4, iPad Mini, iPad 3 etc with one exception – Apple TV 3. First public tweet from the Evad3rs Twitter account will announce the immediate release of the latest iOS 6.1 untethered jailbreak that we have all been waiting for. We will be posting detailed step by step guide to Jailbreak iOS 6.1 on iPhone 5, iPhone 4, iPad and iPod touch as soon as it is released.

For more such updates on iPhone jailbreaking and unlocking, subscribe to technoNix via email, connect with us via our facebook fan page or twitter.

To celebrate the launch of Windows 8, technoNix.com is giving away two upgrade licenses of  Windows 8 Professional absolutely free. Windows 8 was released for general availability on 26th October,2012. It introduces significant changes primarily focused on  improving the experience on tablets and mobile phones, and make it a part of Windows ecosystem.

Rules of contest is simple, here is what you will need to do:

1. Follow technoNix.com on Twitter and Facebook
2. Comment on this post mentioning your twitter and facebook usernames
3. Optionally, Share this post via Twitter and Facebook. Use the following links – Share on twitter or Share on Facebook

We will be announcing the lucky winners on 5th November, 2012, so be sure to enter on time. The winners would be selected via Random.org

Please note, this will be for genuine upgrade license (original product key only) of Windows 8 Pro – not the standard Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, or Windows 8 RT editions. Note that this only works on genuine licences or windows activated via SLIC method.

Update: Two winners seleted via Random.org are - Stacy Lyee and Amit Kumar. Contest is now closed

To keep up with the latest giveaways on technoNix.com, follow us on Twitter (@technonix) or Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/technonix)

Steps to Install WhatsApp on Windows PC:

1. Download BluestacksFor Windows/Mac
2. Install the software. It will download its packages from internet, so it may take some time
3. Once the Application opens, Search for WhatsApp on Bluestacks



4. After Whatsapp is installed, click its icon on bluestacks
5. Add new phone and wait for voice confirmation
6. Enter code and voila!!! You now have whatsapp on PC or Mac

So now enjoy WhatsApp on your Windows PC with this amazing BlueStacks App Player. You can also download and install other amazing Android Application which you can search and then download. If you like the tutorial, do not forget to follow us on Twitter (@technonix) or Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/technonix)

Key specifications of iPad mini:

1. Display - iPad mini gets the a smaller 7.9 inch display with 1024×768 resolution. Pixel density comes out to be 163ppi, which is meager by today’s standards
2. Camera - iPad mini gets the same camera as the new iPad. It has Facetime HD camera for video calls and 5 megapixel rear camera with 1080p HD recording
3. Processor - The new iPad Mini gets dual core A5 processor, same as that of iPad 2
4. Weight - The new iPad mini weighs considerably less, thanks to its reduced size. Weighs  just 0.68lbs and is just 7.2 mm thick
5. Battery Life - iPad Mini boasts a battery life of 10 hours

Price:

iPad mini comes in two colors: black and white. There are three storage configurations – 16GB ($329) / 32GB ($429) / 64GB ($529) – and two configurations based on connectivity – Wi-Fi only and LTE (add $130).

This is a lot more expensive than the recently launched Nexus 7 tablets. The price could have been a little lower, as android tablets are giving some decent competition to the iPads

Availability:

iPad mini would be available in selected countries on November 2nd,2012. Online pre-orders starts friday, 26th November

What do you think about the new iPad mini? Is it worth it or too expensive? Let us know in comments. And do not forget to follow us on Twitter (@technonix) or Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/technonix)

Like the 15-inch MacBook Pro, 13-inch MacBook Pro uses  flash-only storage, has a dedicated  1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics card and lacks an optical disc drive. Storage goes from 128 GB SSD to 512 GB SSD. CPU choices are 2.5GHz or a quad-core 2.5GHz Core-i7 chip, or  high-end model with a configuration of a 2.9GHz quad-core processor. New and improved FaceTime camera can now take 720p photos and videos, MagSafe is replaced with the slimmer MagSafe 2, and two Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 ports are included.

Base model of 13 inch Macbook pro costs  $1699 whereas the highest model is $1999, which is higher than expected.

The new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display is available for order today, so be sure to head over to the online Apple Store website to order yours on time before stocks run dry.

Warnings:

1. This is tethered jailbreak for non-A5 devices
2. If you use ultrasn0w for unlock, make sure you use custom IPSW option in extras section of redsn0w
3. Ultrasn0w is still not updated to support iOS 6. So that means you’ll loose unlock for now even if you preserve your baseband. The new ultrasn0w to support iOS 6 (and not new basebands) will be out soon though
4. It is untethered for old bootrom iPhone 3GS

Here is the step by step guide to Jailbreak iOS 6 on iPhone 4, 3GS and iPod Touch using Redsn0w 0.9.14b2:

Warning: This would upgrade your baseband!!!

1. Download Redsn0w 0.9.14b2 for Mac or Windows
2. Connect your iPhone and open redsn0w
3. Open extras > Select IPSW and Select IPSW. Point it to iOS 6 IPSW
4. Click Back > Jailbreak
5. Select install Cydia and any other option and click Next
6. Switch off your iPhone  and click next
7. Follow onscreen instructions to put your device in DFU mode
8. Wait until your iOS 6 powered device is fully jailbroken

Remember- This updates your baseband. If you want to preserve baseband, open redsn0w, goto Extras and create custom IPSW. And then restore it with iTunes. Also, ultrasn0w isn’t yet compatible with iOS 6

For more such updates on iPhone jailbreaking and unlocking, subscribe to technoNix via email, connect with us via our facebook fan page or twitter.

Here is the complete list of iOS 6 direct download links for all iDevices out there:

• iPhone 5 GSM
• iPhone 5 CDMA
• iPhone 4S
• iPhone 4 GSM
• iPhone 4 CDMA
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 3rd-generation  (GSM, CDMA, WiFi)
• iPad 2 (GSM, CDMA, WiFi)
• iPod touch 4th-generation
• iPod touch 5th-generation

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1. Biggest display in a nano – 2.5-inches with multi touch support
2. Fm Tuner with live pause
3. Full screen video playback
4. Bluetooth support
5. Better Battery – 30 hours of music playback

Pricing

The new 7th Generation iPod nano 16 GB model would be available for $149

Availability

The new iPod Touch 7th Generation would be available in October, 2012

For more updates on 7th generation iPod Nano , subscribe to technoNix via email, connect with us via our facebook fan page or twitter.

Apple launched iPhone 5 on September 12 event at Yerba Buena Center. Here is what you need to know about iPhone 5

New Features:

1. 7.6mm thin, 18% thinner. “It’s the world’s thinnest smartphone.
2. The new screen on iPhone 5 is a 4-inch display. 1136×640
3.  44% more color saturation: now fully sRGB
4. HSPA+, DC-HSDPA, and LTE support
5. iPhone 5 802.11n is now dual-channel 5GHz, with max performance up to 150Mbps
6. A6 Processor with 2x faster CPU, 2x faster graphics
7. Better Battery - 8 hours of LTE, 8 hours 3G talktime
8. Better Camera – Sapphire crystal, 3264×2448 resolution
9. Take panorma – Take pictures upto 28 MegaPixel
10. 1080p video recording, Face detection
11. Better Audio – 3 Microphones
12. New Dock Connector- Smaller 8 pin connector called Lightning