App Store Downloads Top Two Billion

Apple today announced that more than two billion apps have been downloaded from its revolutionary App Store, the largest applications store in the world. There are now more than 85,000 apps available to the more than 50 million iPhone and iPod touch customers worldwide and over 125,000 developers in Apple’s iPhone Developer Program.

“The rate of App Store downloads continues to accelerate with users downloading a staggering two billion apps in just over a year, including more than half a billion apps this quarter alone,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “The App Store has reinvented what you can do with a mobile handheld device, and our users are clearly loving it.”

Today, iPhone and iPod touch customers in 77 countries worldwide can choose from an incredible range of apps in 20 categories, including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel. With the recently introduced iTunes 9, it’s now easier than ever to organize and sync your apps right in iTunes and they will automatically appear on your iPhone or iPod touch with the same layout.

(The Very) Best iPhone/iPod Touch Games!

Moto X Mayhem:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265563531/MX_Mayhem-v1.0.ipa

Real Racing:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265493882/Real_Racing-v1.10.ipa

Minigore:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265561177/Minigore-v1.0.ipa

Touchgrind:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265522300/Touchgrind-v1.2.2.ipa

DrawRace:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265522858/DrawRace-v1.05.ipa

Zen Bound:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265522425/Zen_Bound_v1.2.2_1.ipa

Worms:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265567707/Worms-v1.0.ipa

Ragdoll Blaster:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265570015/Ragdoll_Blaster_Physics_Puzzler_v1.1.ipa

Flight Control:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265573546/Flight_Control_v1.4.ipa

Need For Speed: Undercover:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265576888/nfsu-v1.2.1.ipa

Deer Hunter 3d:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265579436/Deer_Hunter_3D-v1.1.ipa

Doodle Jump (Not to be under-estimated):

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265581235/DoodleJump-v1.4.ipa

The Sims 3:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265580507/The_Sims_3-v1.0.85_1.ipa

Pocket God:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265260092/Pocket_God-v1.22-ipodtouchdude.ipa

X-Plane (All Versions):

Code:

http://www.warez-bb.org/viewtopic.php?t=3128918&highlight=

Koi Pond:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265778111/Koi_Pond_v2.30.ipa

Fieldrunners:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265775972/Fieldrunners-1.2.3.ipa

Cartoon Wars:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265784433/Cartoon-Wars-v1.0.0.ipa

Resident Evil 4:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265782880/Resident_Evil_4.ipa

Defender Chronicles - Legend Of The Desert King:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265784560/Defender_Chronicles-v1.2.ipa

Harbor Master Ep4: Pocket God Attacks:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/265882556/HarborMaster-v1.4.ipa

Real Football (Soccer) 2009:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/266174846/RSoccer09-v1.5.2.ipa

Civilization Revolution:

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/266193030/Civilization_Revolution-v1.0.1.ipa

How to create custom ringtones for iPhone using iTunes for free?

The following steps show how to create free ringtones for your iPhone using only iTunes and songs you already have on your computer.

Note: This method only works with songs that are DRM free. To make iPhone ringtones using DRM protected songs please follow this guide to remove the DRM protection first.

To make iPhone ringtones using only iTunes:

1. Right click on the song you are going to make into a ringer and select "Get Info".

2. Go to the "Options" tab and go down to the "Start Time" and "Stop Time" check boxes. Check both boxes and input the time you want your ringer to start/stop. The ringer has to be 30 seconds or less. Click "OK" when you're done.

3. Right click on your newly "clipped" song and select "Convert Selection to AAC". The song will be re-encoded using the start and stop times determined (If your menu item does not read "Convert Selection to AAC" and reads "Convert Slection to MP3" (or some other format) please go to iTunes -> Preferences -> Advanced -> Importing and change the "Import Using" drop down menu to "AAC Encoder").

4. After the song is done encoding navigate to your iTunes Music folder, locate your song, and drag it to your desktop. After the song is on your desktop go back to iTunes and delete the clipped version from you iTunes library (It won't delete it from your desktop, it will only remove it from iTunes).

5. Go back the song on your desktop and right click on your song and chose "Properties". Go to the name and extension section and change the extension from .m4a to .m4r (or you can just change the extension right from your desktop).

6. After the extension is changed simply double click on the file to add it to your iTunes library under the ringtones section. Sync your phone with iTunes and you're done!

Note: Remember to go back into iTunes and uncheck your custom start and stop times for the original version of your song.

How to End Task or Force Quit an iPhone Application (OS 3.0)

These are instructions on how to end task or force quit an iPhone application on iPhone OS 3.0.

You may need to do this if an application has stopped responding or is experience other issues.

Step One
Make sure the application that you would like to force quit is open.

Step Two
Press and hold the Power button until the power slider appears.


Step Three
Press and hold the Home button until the application is forcefully closed.


Step Four
You may now relaunch the application if so desired.

How to Organize Your iPhone Apps Using Movement

These are instructions on how to organize your iPhone applications using Movement. You will need to jailbreak your iPhone to make use of this utility.

Step One
Download Movement from here and save it to your Desktop.

Step Two
Double click the Movement.zip file on your Desktop to extract the archive. Drag the Movement app into your Applications folder to install it.


Step Three
Launch the Movement utility by double clicking its icon in the Applications folder.


Step Four
Click OK to close the welcome popup.


Step Five
Click the Read Apps button to load your SpringBoard layout.




Step Six
You can now drag the icons around to rearrange the layout to your preference.




Step Seven
When ready to apply your new layout click the Write Apps button.




Step Eight
You will be prompted to save a backup of your SpringBoard. Click the Yes button.


Step Nine
Select the location to save your backup the click the Save button.


Step Ten
You may now disconnect your iPhone and reboot to apply the new layout.

Apple Blocks 3GS Downgrades, iTunes 9 is Safe, 3.1GM Vulnerable

Since the release of iTunes 9 and the iPhone OS 3.1 yesterday the Dev Teams have been busy analyzing the software to find changes.

Here is the current status...

- MuscleNerd confirms that it is safe to update to iTunes 9 for those who have already jailbroken/unlocked.

- saurik has noted that Apple has blocked the downgrade to 3.0 for iPhone 3GS users. This means that he can no longer signature hashes for users. Users who have saved their ECID SHSH information will have to wait for someone to build something to use that information. We will post more explaining this in the near future. In the meanwhile you may want to look at this (Windows, Mac) tutorial.

- chronicdev has confirmed that the iPhone 3.1GM is still vulnerable

- the new firmware does include a baseband upgrade which will cause you to lose your unlock unless you are on the iPhone 2G or have an iPhone 3G with the 5.8 bootloader. If you do have the 5.8 bootloader please note that no tools are available to perform the baseband downgrade yet.

- it is NOT okay to update to 3.1 if you are jailbroken or might want to jailbreak in the near future. WAIT!

iTunes 9 Home Sharing and iPhone app management

Sure, sure, the kids are all excited about iTunes LP and their fancy "lyrics" and "album art." You know what we're psyched about? Finally being able to manage our iPhone apps directly from iTunes 9. It works pretty much exactly as you'd expect, although we were able to make it do some minorly wonky things -- and we're psyched about the AutoFill-esque music sync feature that fills any remaining space on your phone with music.

We're also pumped about the new Home Sharing feature in iTunes 9, which lets you transfer content between five different machines directly without screwing around with network shares or USB drives. We've seriously been waiting for a feature like this since iTunes sharing was first launched -- it also works exactly like you'd expect, and we think it'll make managing media across multiple machines much, much easier.

OS 3.1 is out - Do Not Update Yet!!!

Apple has released iPhone OS 3.1 which includes a number of new features; however, its important to remember NOT to update your firmware. If you update now you will likely lose your unlock and maybe even your jailbreak (iPhone 3GS). We will provide instructions once a safe upgrade path is available.

The new iPhone 3.1 firmware adds the following new features...

Genius Recommendations for Apps
Get recommendations for apps you might like based on apps you’ve already downloaded.

Genius Mixes
Have iTunes create up to 12 playlists based on what’s already in your library. You don’t even have to choose a sample song.

Download Ringtones Wirelessly
Choose from thousands of iPhone ringtones on the iTunes Store and buy them with a tap.

Organize Apps in iTunes
Use iTunes on your computer to drag apps onto virtual Home screens, then sync them to your iPhone.


AppleInsider has also posted a list of the fixes in 3.1:

iPhone OS 3.1 also includes these features and updates:

• Improved syncing for music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and photos¹
• iTunes U content organization¹
• Redeem iTunes Gift Cards, codes, and certificates in the App Store
• Display available iTunes account credits in the App Store and iTunes Store
• Save video from Mail and MMS into Camera Roll
• Option to "Save as new clip" when trimming a video on iPhone 3GS
• Better iPhone 3G Wi-Fi performance when Bluetooth is turned on

• Remotely lock iPhone with a passcode via MobileMe
• Use Voice Control on iPhone 3GS with Bluetooth headsets
• Paste phone numbers into the keypad
• Option to use Home button to turn on accessibility features on iPhone 3GS
• Warn when visiting fraudulent websites in Safari (anti-phishing)
• Improved Exchange calendar syncing and invitation handling
• Fixes issue that cause some app icons to display incorrectly

The iPhone 3.1 update is available for free and the iPod 3.1.1 update is available for $4.95 to those who already purchased 3.0.

Firemint Real Racing - iPhone 3G vs 3GS

Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G on OS 3.0.x Using RedSn0w (Windows)

These are instructions on how to jailbreak your iPhone 3G on the 3.0.x iPhone firmware using RedSn0w for Windows. The Mac version of this tutorial is here. The 2G version of this tutorial is here

This tutorial can be used to jailbreak before applying the UltraSn0w unlock.

** If you would like to jailbreak on the 3.0.1 firmware you can follow these exact instructions; however, in Step Two restore using this 3.0.1 iPhone firmware file instead of the 3.0 one. Continue with the instructions as indicated.**

Step One
Create a folder on your desktop called Pwnage

Download RedSn0w from here and place it in the Pwnage folder. Likewise, download the latest 3.0 firmware from below and place it in the same folder.

3.0.0 (3G): iPhone1,2_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw

Extract the RedSn0w zip file to the Pwnage folder.


Step Two
Connect your iPhone to the computer and launch iTunes.


Select your iPhone from the list of devices on the left. Now hold down shift and click the Restore button. Restore is preferred as it won't create any wasted space on your iPhone.


Navigate to the Pwnage folder on your desktop and select the firmware ipsw. Click the Open button to continue.


Step Three
Once iTunes has finished updating your iPhone to the desired firmware you may launch redsnw0w.exe from the Pwnage folder on your desktop.


Step Four
Once RedSn0w opens click the Browse button


Step Five
Select the firmware ipsw we placed in the Pwnage folder on our desktop then click Open


Step Six
Once the firmware has been verified click the Next button to continue.


Step Seven
Make sure Cydia is selected and click the Next button.


Step Eight
Please plug your iPhone into the computer and make sure its OFF then click the Next button


Step Nine
RedSn0w will now guide you through the steps to get into DFU mode.


Hold down both the Home button and the Power button for 10 seconds.


Release the Power button and continue holding the Home button until RedSn0w detects the device.


Step Ten
Your iPhone will now reboot


Step Eleven
RedSn0w will then begin uploading the new RAM Disk.


Step Twelve
Once this is complete you will be notified that RedSn0w is done. Click the Finish button.
When your iPhone finishes reboot (5 minutes or so). It will be jailbroken with Cydia on the SpringBoard.