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free iphone apps - stumbleupon

I am sure some of you are familiar with this search engine: StumbleUpon. The StumbleUpon is a unique discovery engine that serves you with websites etc which are recommended for you. This recommendations is based from your preferences and other recommendations from people who have the same interests as you do.

Now StumbleUpon has reached iPhone users, and they have released a free iPhone app called the StumbleUpon! for iPhone. With the free iPhone app you can discover your preferences of websites anytime. Users can also browse in preview or full version of a page. The setting is easy and the app works great.

You can download free StumbleUpon app for iPhone directly from iTunes for free of charge.

free iPhone game - earth defender

There is a good news for iPhone gamers out there. Just recently we heard that there is a special offering for iPhone owners, including iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4. An iPhone game named Earth Defender is free TODAY only.

The free iPhone game is basically a space combat game. Your objective in this Earth Defender iPhone game  is to defend the earth from the attacking aliens. You can generate chain reactions through bombardments and have plenty of weapon options.

You can download the free iPhone games from iTunes; TODAY only.

People in UK especially the O2 subscriber can now purchase the popular iPhone 4 with a Pay & Go option. This move is predictable, since previously Vodafone Uk have also starting to offer the Apple iPhone 4 smartphone.

The O2 iPhone 4 32GB is priced at 595 Poundsterling, while the iPhone 4 16GB is priced at 495 Poundsterling. As you might already know, the Pay and Go option will allow you to purchase the iPhone 4 without any contract.

iPhone 4 Pictures

The iPhone 4 is the latest addition to the iPhone series, and it has some serious specs and features. Some of the most interesting ones are the addition of front-facing camera, allowing the users to do FaceTime video chatting and also the highest resolution screen available on the market up until now.

Although some people have reported that it has some antenna issues, but it doesn’t stop the impressive sales of the iPhone 4. The smartphone could possibly become the phone of the year.

If you want to know how to stop background apps in iPhone’s iOS4, then you come to the right place. There is a feature in the iPhone iOS4 called the fast app switcher interface. This feature allows you to stop background apps (built in Apple apps and Apple App store apps) in iPhone. You might want to do this when there is an app that is causing problems in the background. Stopping a background apps on iPhone that are giving you problem can be a quick way to force a refresh without having to resort to rebooting your iPhone.

Here is an iPhone tips on how to stop background apps in iPhone’s iOS4:

1. Double click the home button on iPhone (either its iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS working on iOS4)
2. The interface will slide up and reveal a second dock-like set of app icons “in the background”.
3. Now to stop the background app, just tap and hold the app until the icons begin to jiggle,
4. then tap the minus symbol (-) at the top left corner.
5. The app will then disappear, “deleted” from the background dock (but not from your iPhone or iPod).

This tips on how to stop background apps on iPhone’s iOS4 works differently for built in Apple iPhone apps and App store apps.

How to Stop Background App on iPhone iOS4

For built in Apple iPhone apps; this tips will restart the app. For instance, stopping Mail via the fast app switcher will restart the background thread. For App Store apps; this tips on how to stop background apps on iPhone iOS4 will completely stop the background process.

The iPhone 4 antennagate a.k.a. antenna problem have indirectly open the iPhone 4 for a fierce competition from many smartphones, such as Samsung Galaxy S, HTC EVO 4G, and Motorola Droid X. One of the Apple Inc. executive named Mark Papermaster who is responsible for iPhone hardware have left Apple due to the iPhone 4 antenna problem.

Apple iPhone 4 drama started when Gizmodo got their hands on an unanounced iPhone 4, and soon after that iPhone 4 was launched, with big introduction from Steve Jobs. Steve said that the iPhone 4 is the biggest leap since the original iPhone. However, not long after that reports emerged about this iPhone 4 antenna problem. When lower left side of the iPhone 4 is gripped, the signal decreases significantly. Consumer Reports even said that they wouldn’t recommend the iPhone 4.

Apple then held a special press conference, saying that the antenna problem is common problem in many cellphone. In the press conference Steve even demonstrate the death grip simulation on several other smartphones from other manufacturer such as Motorola, HTC and Samsung. This triggered responses from each manufacturer. Some even release mocking ad against iPhone 4.

After getting so much complaints, Apple finally offers free fix for iPhone 4 antenna problem. They are giving away free case / bumpers for iPhone 4 owners. Interestingly, this iPhone 4 antenna problem have also triggered the production of iPhone 4 bumpers alternative. But still, this didn’t impress the Consumer Reports.

However, we do have an analysis report saying that the iPhone 4 dropped call rate is actually lower than the iPhone 3GS.

Anyway, Mark Papermaster who came to Apple in 2008 from IBM was the senior vice president of iPhone and iPod hardware engineering. And his leave was told by an Apple spokesman Steve Dowling. Dowling didn’t give any indication whether Papermaster was fired or is leaving voluntarily.

Do you want to have Flash on your iPhone? Well, there is a good news for you. Recently we just found out that installing Flash on iPhone 4 is possible and pretty easy too. Below are the step by step tutorial on how to install Flash on iPhone 4.

Before we continue this tutorial, there is something we have to tell you before hand. Do the Flash install on iPhone 4 tutorial only if you want it and understand the risk. Gadgetwidgets is not responsible for any data loss or bricked iPhone 4. You might also want to hear that jailbreaking the iPhone 4 will void the warranty.

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Tutorial on How to Install Flash on iPhone 4

Part 1: Jailbreak your iPhone 4 by using the Jailbreakme.

Part 2: Open the Cydia, search for “OpenSSH”. Install the OpenSSH and then reboot your iPhone 4

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Part 3: Connect the iPhone 4 to computer, and make sure you’re not running the iTunes app

Part 4: Download Cyberduck for Mac or WinSCP for Windows. Install the app and then enter the details below:

Cyberduck for Mac

• Server
• The IP address of your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. Settings –> WiFi –>
• Username: root
• Password: alpine
• Protocol: SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)

WinSCP for Windows

• Hostname: The IP address of your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. Setting –> WiFi –>
• User name: root
• Password: alpine
• Protocol: SCP

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Part 5: Download the Frash 0.02.deb file via this link

Part  6: Navigate to /var/root/Media directory and create a folder named “Cydia”. Inside this Cydia folder, create another folder and name it “AutoInstall”.

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Part 7: Copy over the Frash-0.02.deb file in this “AutoInstall” folder.

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Part 8: Now what is left is to reboot your iPhone 4.

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After successfully installing Flash on iPhone 4, you should be able to see Flash based site by clicking the “Flash” text to play that particular Flash content in your iPhone 4.

If you want to get a closer look before diving into the Flash-installing experience in your iPhone 4, you can watch the tutorial video on how to install flash on iPhone 4 below:

So, have you tried the iPhone 4 flash installing? What do you think about this tutorial on installing flash on your iPhone 4? Share some comments and leave some feedbacks by filling up the comment box below

This year is the year of superphones. The launch of the fourth generation of iPhone series, the iPhone 4 is followed with other superphone launches, including the Samsung Galaxy S with its super-AMOLED screen, the first 4G / WiMax superphone HTC EVO 4G, and the popular HTC Droid Incredible.

In this post we will reveal the iPhone 4 vs Galaxy S vs EVO 4G vs Droid Incredible comparison. We will unveil each superphone key specs and features, along with their pros and cons. At the end, it is hoped that you will be able to point which one is the best in the iPhone 4 vs Galaxy S vs EVO 4G vs Droid Incredible comparison.

iphone 4 vs galaxy s vs evo 4g vs droid incredible comparison

iPhone 4 Key Specs, Pros, Cons, Price

1. iPhone 4 Key Specs

• 3.5-inch Retina Display (960×640) capacitive touchscreen
• Custom A4 CPU
• 5-megapixel camera with LED flash
• 16GB or 32GB internal storage
• Quad-band 3G data connectivity
• WiFi (b/g)
• GPS (aGPS)
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Front-facing camera for video calls
• Second microphone for noise cancellation
• Internal gyroscope offers six-axis motion controls

2. iPhone 4 Pros

• Display should make text, videos and pictures vibrant and clear
• The A4 is also in the iPad and that runs blazing fast
• Video calling should be simple to do
• Thinnest smartphone on the market
• Antenna, WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth integrated into steel frame
• Gyroscope opens door for innovative games, apps
• iOS 4 adds multiple features like multitasking

3. iPhone 4 Cons

• Non-removable battery
• No microSD slot for expandable storage
• Locked into iTunes ecosystem (good or bad depending on your preference)
• New AT&T data plans may limit usefulness of mobile data, apps
• New design may polarize fans of the original’s design

4. iPhone 4 PRICE: $199 on a new, two-year contract with AT&T

Samsung Galaxy S Key Specs, Pros, Cons, Price

1. Samsung Galaxy S Key Specs

• 1Ghz CPU
• 4.0-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display
• 5 megapixel camera
• 3G data
• WiFi
• GPS
• microSD
• Bluetooth (Stereo (A2DP), Handsfree, Headset, Phonebook Access)
• Android 2.1 OS with Samsung S Life UI

2. Samsung Galaxy S Pros

• Stunning 4-inch Super AMOLED display, the best screen type available to date
• Light, slim phone
• Processor may be more capable than competitors

3. Samsung Galaxy S Cons

• Released with Android 2.1; it would be nice to see it released with Android 2.2 Froyo. However, soon it will be updated to the Android 2.2 Froyo, offering improvements in all aspects and performance
• The camera may not be as good as some of the competitors
• S Life UI may have some bumps out of the gate

4. Samsung Galaxy S PRICE:

• Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant Price: $199.99 with 2-yr contract agreement (T-Mobile)
• Samsung Galaxy S Captivate Price: $199.99 with 2-yr contract agreement (AT&T)
• Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate Price: $199.99 with 2-yr contract agreement (Verizon)
• Samsung Galaxy S Pro Epic 4G Price: (will be revealed on August 11)

HTC EVO 4G Key Specs, Pros, Cons, Price

1. HTC EVO 4G Key Specs

• 4.3-inch WVGA (800×480) capacitive touchscreen
• 1Ghz Snapdragon CPU
• 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash
• 512MB RAM, 1GB ROM
• 3G and 4G data connectivity
• WiFi (b/g)
• GPS (aGPS)
• microSD
• HDMI-out port
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Front-facing camera for video calls
• Mobile Hotspot feature
• kickstand

2. HTC EVO 4G Pros

• Flagrantly large 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen display
• Integrated kickstand.
• HDMI-out port
• 4G for high speed data (where available)
• Mobile Hotspot feature
• Red-colored accents
• Multi-touch support

3. HTC EVO 4G Cons

• Battery is not strong enough
• AT&T Network is not so reliable right now
• MicroSD under the battery
• Non-standard HDMI port
• No simultaneous voice and data in 3G-only areas
• Big for small hands and tight pockets

4. HTC EVO 4G PRICE: $199 on new, two-year contract with Sprint

HTC DROID Incredible Key Specs, Pros, Cons, Price

1. HTC DROID Incredible Key Specs:

• 1Ghz Snapdragon CPU
• 3.7-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display @ WVGA resolution
• 8 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash
• 3G data
• WiFi
• GPS
• microSD
• Bluetooth (Stereo (A2DP), Handsfree, Headset, Phonebook Access)
• Android 2.1 OS with HTC Sense

2. HTC DROID Incredible Pros

• Huge 3.7-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with WVGA resolution.
• Slim form-factor
• Dual-LED camera flash
• 8 megapixel camera
• 8GB internal storage for apps, music, video
• Hot-swappable microSD card

3. HTC DROID Incredible Cons

• Android Market still lacking the app-diversity compared to iPhone AppStore
• No simultaneous voice and data service
• Released with Android 2.1; it would be nice to see it released with Android 2.2 Froyo. However, soon it will be updated to the Android 2.2 Froyo, offering improvements in all aspects and performance
• Battery cover design: a bit unimpressive.

4. HTC Droid Incredible PRICE: $199 on a new, two-year contract with Verizon Wireless

Okay, so to sum it up here is the recap of the comparison:

• iPhone 4 offers a great App Store, the best compared to other phones, It has the best screen resolution with its retina display. However, it has issues in its antenna, which can be fixed.
• Samsung Galaxy S offers a competitive processor, the best screen type (Super AMOLED screen), and well-balanced specs. One of its variant the Samsung Epic 4G also offers physical QWERTY keyboard and 4G a.k.a. WiMax connection speed. The future Android 2.2 Froyo update is touted It’s a nice iPhone 4 alternative.
• HTC EVO 4G is the first 4G superphone, and it comes with lots of ammo in its specs sheet. However, it is fairly expensive for most people and the size is HUGE.
• HTC Droid Incredible is the top selling Android phone in this Quarter, it also have a nice specs and features. The future update of ANdroid Froyo is expected to improve the performance.

Share some comments under and tell me your thoughts about this iPhone 4 vs Galaxy S vs Evo 4G vs Droid Incredible comparison

ChangeWave has recently done a consumer satisfaction research about the iPhone 4. This research cover many things, including the rate of satisfaction and of course, the dropped call rate for the iPhone 4, compared to the iPhone 3GS.

In the research result ChangeWave have revealed that the iPhone 4 users’ satisfaction score is still high, but it is not as high as the satisfaction score for iPhone 3GS users in August last year. As much as 71% responders said that they were Very Satisfied with their iPhone 4, leaving 21% were Somewhat Satisfied.

About the iPhone 4 antenna issue a.k.a. antennagate a.k.a. death grip problem, the research result is pretty surprising. According to Changewave, customers have reported that the iPhone 4 dropped call rate is better than the iPhone 3GS. If we put it in numbers, the iPhone 4 dropped call rate is 5.2%, while the iPhone 3GS dropped call rate is 6.3%.

So this means that statistically the iPhone 4 users is experiencing less dropped calls compared to iPhone 3GS owners. How interesting is that? I’m sure Apple is glad to hear this…

As promised, the iPhone Dev Team has officially released the UltrasnOw unlock mechanism for iPhone 4, allowing iPhone 4 users to unlock the carrier lock and switch their carriers. This time the UltrasnOw version is Ultrasn0w v1.0-1.

The iPhone unlock Ultrasnow will be able to unlock iPhone 4 with 01.59 baseband and iPhone 3G/3GS with basebands 04.26.08, 05.11.07, 05.12.01 and 05.13.04.

You can try this unlock mechanism by following these tips on how to unlock iPhone 4 using Ultrasnow

• jailbreak your iPhone 4 first via Jailbreakme.com
• Install the latest version of Cydia
• Search ultrasn0w (with zero, not o) at Cydia. If you don’t find it, add ultrasn0w repo: repo666.ultrasn0w.com
• Install the Ultrasnow
• And lastly, reboot your iPhone 4

Now that is how to unlock your iPhone 4, the iPhone Dev team way.

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Another news related to iPhone 4 unlock and jailbreak. I have given you the iPhone 4 jailbreak news and how to make 3G Facetime calls on iPhone 4, and now we heard that the iPhone 4 will be here in just 48 hours. So within 48 hours you will be able to open the carrier lock on your iPhone 4.

The news comes from one of the iPhone Dev Team member Planetbeing announcement on Twitter, saying that that the iPhone Dev Team is planning to release the unlock within 48 hours after conducting a private beta.

The announcement is close to the iPhone jailbreak from jailbreakme. Although the jailbreak works, but it had some issues such as MMS and Facetime. However, the 3G Facetime calls is now available via recent hack we found over at the internet.

So let’s cross our fingers and hope that the iPhone 4 unlock arrive on schedule. When that happens, I want to hear your opinion about it. Is it problem free?