iPad Hardware FAQ: Does the iPad do multitasking? Does the iPad support multiple users? In other words, is there a log-in system or does each person

Does the iPad do multitasking?
The multitasking story is identical to the iPhone and iPod touch: Some built-in applications, most notably iPod, will run in the background. No third-party apps can do so.
Does the iPad support multiple users? In other words, is there a log-in system or does each person have to have their own iPad?
Like the iPhone, the iPad has no conception of different users being logged in. This means that the calendars, contacts, and e-mail accounts you link with the iPad are available for everyone who uses the iPad. You can add multiple accounts, but there’s no way to segregate them so you can see your accounts and your spouse can see his or hers.
Can you set a keycode lock? I was thinking of using this at the office and even at home I’d like to lock it.
Yes, as with the iPhone and iPod touch, you can set the iPad to lock with a four-digit code required to unlock it.

Installous 3.1.2 Update for iPhone 3.1.3 and iPad 3.2 Released

Installous 3.1.2 (not the discontinued install0us) has been released and is now available for download via Cydia for jailbroken iDevices. The new version 3.1.2 brings support for iPad, along with a brand new user interface and a download manager which supports multiple files download at once. You’ll need a jailbroken iPhone with firmware 3.x or over in order to install this app. Follow the step by step guide to jailbreak your iPhone 2G, 3G, 3GS, iPod touch and iPad.

Disclaimer Note: We don’t support or promote piracy in anyway. This article is purely for informational and testing purposes only. Proceed at your own risk. If you like an app, then please support the developer by buying the app from the App Store.
Step 1: You will first have to patch your MobileInstallation file on your jailbroken iPhone or iPad.
Step 2: Start “Cydia” on your iPad.
Step 3: Touch on “Manage” tab on the bottom.
Step 4: Now touch on “Sources” as seen in the screenshot below:
Step 5: Touch on “Edit”, and then on “Add”. You should now be prompted to enter a url source as seen in the screenshot below. Type “http://cydia.hackulo.us” and click on“Add Source”.
Cydia will now automatically update your sources by following a series of automated steps.
Step 6: After installation is completed. Search for “Installous” in Cydia and install this application on yourjailbroken iPhone or iPad.

You should now be able to install .ipa files manually on your iPhone or iPad.

Carte DSTTi pour Nintendo DS / DS Lite / DSi / DSi XL + Micro SD 2Go Carte

Fabricant: www.ndstt.com

La carte DSTTi pour la Nintendo DS/DS Lite est la toute dernière technologie de mémoire flash pour la Nintendo DSi. La DSTTi est un adaptateur/cartouche que vous utilisez avec une carte microSDHC (jusqu'à 32 Go) et que vous insérez ensuite dans votre Nintendo DSi et vous permet de stocker énormément de données, ainsi que de bénéficier de toutes les fonctions suivantes :

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* Ecouter vos musiques
* Parcourir vos photos
* Lire des livres audio et plus encore...

Caractéristiques:

* Même taille que la cartouche originale de jeu DSi
* Built-in PassMe (pas besoin de boot card/ Passcard etc)
* Utilise une carte mémoire microSD (Trans Flash) comme stockage des données
* Images Boot clean dump (téléchargeables sur Internet)
* Très simple à utiliser : glisser-déposer des fichiers sur la carte microSD et jouer
* Support pour le système standard FAT
* Prise en charge des différentes vitesses des cartes micro SD
* Supporte les cartes mémoire HC
* Mise à jour du firmware possible (OS / Bios / Kernel)
* Écran tactile de contrôle et skin supporté
* Pile ou batterie non nécessaire, sauvegardez le fichier de sauvegarde directement sur la carte microSD
* Auto-détection du type de sauvegarde et fichier de sauvegarde généré automatiquement.
* Supporte le homebrew, la bibliothèque E/S disponible lors de la sortie du produit
* Supporte la fonction WiFi, DS rumble pack et le navigateur DS.
* Visionnement direct de vidéo, écoute de mp3 et lecture de fichier txt via Moonshell
* Compatible avec le firmware 1.4 – 13 Septembre 09

Le Pack comprend:

* 1 x La carte DSTTi (Slot-1)
* 1 x Carte mémoire Micro SD 2Go

Where to buy link:

Carte DSTTi pour Nintendo DS / DS Lite / DSi / DSi XL + Micro SD 2Go Carte

iPad Hardware FAQ: Does the iPad have a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver and compass?

Does the iPad have a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver?
The 3G version does; the Wi-Fi version does not. The 3G-capable iPad uses the same Assisted GPS technology used in the iPhone 3G and 3GS. (Despite how it sounds, “Assisted GPS” is not a lesser form of GPS. “Assisted” means the device can use other cues—such as the location of nearby cellular towers or Wi-Fi networks—to speed up the initial GPS “fix” compared to using the GPS circuitry alone.) The Wi-Fi version uses the same Wi-Fi-based location finding system as the original iPhone. If it can spot some familiar Wi-Fi base stations, it can figure out where you are.
Does the iPad have a compass?
Yes it does! If you’re in Maps, you can double-tap the location button and the map view will orient itself to whatever direction you’re pointing the iPad.
I know that the iPad has 802.11n, but will it connect to a 5GHz-only 802.11n network?
Yes.

iPad Hardware FAQ: What if I don’t want to use the on-screen keyboard to type in long e-mails? Will these keyboards support keyboard shortcuts?

What if I don’t want to use the on-screen keyboard to type in long e-mails?
You have other options. Apple will sell the Keyboard Dock, a weighted iPad dock attached to a thin Apple keyboard. When using the external keyboard, the iPad’s onscreen keyboard disappears, letting your document fill the entire screen. The iPad also supports Bluetooth keyboards, so you can type without having to physically connect the iPad to a keyboard—though you will want to prop the iPad up somehow (with a dock or case or other stand) so you can actually see what you’re typing.
Will these keyboards support keyboard shortcuts?
Yes. The Keyboard Dock keyboard features several special keys, including one that locks the device. Bluetooth keyboards that offer media-control keys will control iPod playback on the iPad, and keys that adjust the volume up and down and display brightness up and down will work on the iPad as well. Many keyboard shortcuts familiar to Mac users will work, such as command-C for copying and command-V for pasting. The option key works its extended-character magic, so pressing option-u followed by u will generate the letter u with an umlaut. You can even hold down the shift key and use the arrow keys to select text. And app developers can add in support for their own keyboard shortcuts. In short, the keyboard support is more robust than you might have expected.
How easy is it to pair a Bluetooth keyboard with an iPad?
Very easy. You open the Settings app and tap on General and then Blueooth. You keyboard should appear in there; when you tap to pair it, the iPad will ask you to enter in a few digits on the keyboard and press return. And that’s it. (Removing the pairing is similarly easy; you just tap on the device in the same Bluetooth window and the devices will unpair.)
How good is the on-screen keyboard?
This is a vital question, but we’re going to have to get back to you. It’s going to take us more time with the device before we can make a judgment on how on-screen typing feels. Stay tuned.

iPad Hardware FAQ: Can I use any Mac or AC adapter to charge the iPad? Will my iPhone accessories work with iPad — specifically the wall charger and

Can I use any Mac or AC adapter to charge the iPad?
Not quite. When we tried to plug the iPad into existing iPod or iPhone accessories, we discovered that some Macs and AC adapters we tried were able to charge the iPad; others caused the iPad to declare it was “Not Charging” despite it being connected and syncable. It turns out that the iPad has some very specific charging requirements. With the included 10-watt USB power adapter, it charges awake or asleep. On high-powered USB ports such as most recent Macs and the iPhone power adapter, it charges as well, though more slowly, according to Apple. On Macs and PCs without high-powered USB ports, the iPad will charge when it’s sleeping, but when it’s awake it will display that “Not Charging” message in the status bar at the top of the screen.
Will my iPhone accessories work with it—specifically the wall charger and headphones? I remember when the iPhone came out I had to buy an adapter for my iPod headphones to make them work on the iPhone.
Nothing hinky this time—your headphones will work, and the iPhone wall chargers should work as well. Plus, the iPad comes with its own charger (a USB cable and AC adapter).

iPad Hardware FAQ: How hot will the iPad get? How comfortable does it feel in the hand? Can I use the iPad to present on an external display/project

How hot will the iPad get?
It’s still too early to tell; we’ll get back to you. It doesn’t seem particularly hot, though, in our initial use.
How comfortable does it feel in the hand?
This is going to vary from user to user. We need to spend more time with it ourselves. The iPad is most definitely heavier than an Amazon Kindle, and it’s unlikely you’d hold it in your hands for long periods of time—to watch a movie, for example. Beyond that, we just can’t say yet.
Can I use the iPad to present on an external display/projector?
Yes. Unlike the iPhone, which currently is limited to video-out from the iPod and YouTube apps, apps on the iPad can send video out via the same dock-connector-to-video adapters available for the iPhone. A good example of this is the Keynote app, which will let you present your slides on an external monitor if it’s hooked up. Your iPad then becomes a controller, so you can advance slides, jump around between slides, even hold your finger down and turn it into a faux laser pointer on the external screen. (Unfortunately, Keynote doesn’t currently support presenter notes, so you won’t see those.) Apps need to specifically support this feature, so we’ll have to see which iPad developers take up the challenge.

iPad Hardware FAQ: All you need to know about iPad

Pricing and availability
What’s the iPad going to cost?
Pricing depends on two factors: the amount of storage the iPad includes, and whether or not it has support for 3G networks. An iPad equipped only with Wi-Fi connectivity, available April 3, costs $499 (16GB), $599 (32GB), or $699 (64GB). The Wi-Fi-plus-3G version, available later in April, will cost $130 more at each size—$629 (16GB), $729 (32GB), and $829 (64GB).
But if I wait and pay more for the 3G model, I get free 3G access, right?
No, the extra cost is ostensibly to cover the extra hardware required for 3G connectivity. Cellular data will cost extra.
How much extra will it cost?
Apple has struck a deal with AT&T that lets you pay either $15 a month for 250MB of data, or $30 a month for unlimited data. But unlike with the iPhone, a 3G plan isn’t mandatory, and there’s no contract involved—it’s pre-paid and on a month-to-month basis. So you could, say, activate 3G service for your iPad before your vacation and pay just for that month. The iPad will even let you set the plan to auto-cancel at the end of the month, so if you forget you won’t be charged any extra.
What about if I already have a data plan for my iPhone. Does that count?
Nope. Each device requires its own plan.
AT&T doesn’t have good 3G coverage where I live, work, and travel—will it work with Verizon or T-Mobile instead?
Not at the moment. Although the 3G-enabled iPad will ship unlocked—meaning it won’t be tied to a particular network—the device uses a GSM chip that’s incompatible with Verizon’s 3G network. T-Mobile is a GSM network, but its 3G data runs at 1700MHz; the iPhone’s 3G components support 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz GSM/EDGE, and 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz UMTS/HSDPA. Bottom line: the iPad won’t work on T-Mobile.
Beyond that limitation, the 3G-enabled iPad requires a micro-SIM card for mobile-network access; currently, AT&T is the only U.S. carrier using these cards. (Other international carriers also use mini-SIM cards).
If you want to use an iPad with another cellular network, your best bet is to just buy the Wi-Fi version and a Wi-Fi-based cellular modem, like the Novatel Wireless MiFi. You’ll have to pay for a plan, but you can use that wireless connection with your laptop, iPad, or any other Wi-Fi-capable device.
Are they any other differences between the Wi-Fi and 3G models?
Besides price, there are a few physical differences. The 3G models weigh an extra tenth of pound, and have a black antenna window that covers part of the top and stretches onto the back of the iPad. The 3G models also include GPS functionality.
So I can pick up an iPad on Saturday?
Assuming that you ordered one when Apple started taking pre-orders in March, then sure. Otherwise, you may have to wait a bit. As of this writing, Apple’s online store says that any iPad ordered right now will be delivered by April 12—that’s a lag of about 10 days. The bottom line: Don’t expect to queue up in front of an Apple Store on Saturday morning and walk away with an iPad, no matter what this week’s episode of Modern Family would have you believe.
That said, there are two options if you have the early-adopter itch but lack the in-store pick-up reservation. Apple only holds reservations until 3 p.m.; any unclaimed iPads are then made available for sale to the general public. So it’s possible you could pick one up that way. The iPad is also available at Best Buy, Apple Authorized Resellers, and campus bookstores, though those outlets will likely have a limited supply on hand.
Hardware and design

Apple Keyboard Dock (top) and Wireless Keyboard (bottom).
What if I don’t want to use the on-screen keyboard to type in long e-mails?
You have other options. Apple will sell the Keyboard Dock, a weighted iPad dock attached to a thin Apple keyboard. When using the external keyboard, the iPad’s onscreen keyboard disappears, letting your document fill the entire screen. The iPad also supports Bluetooth keyboards, so you can type without having to physically connect the iPad to a keyboard—though you will want to prop the iPad up somehow (with a dock or case or other stand) so you can actually see what you’re typing.
Will these keyboards support keyboard shortcuts?
Yes. The Keyboard Dock keyboard features several special keys, including one that locks the device. Bluetooth keyboards that offer media-control keys will control iPod playback on the iPad, and keys that adjust the volume up and down and display brightness up and down will work on the iPad as well. Many keyboard shortcuts familiar to Mac users will work, such as command-C for copying and command-V for pasting. The option key works its extended-character magic, so pressing option-u followed by u will generate the letter u with an umlaut. You can even hold down the shift key and use the arrow keys to select text. And app developers can add in support for their own keyboard shortcuts. In short, the keyboard support is more robust than you might have expected.
How easy is it to pair a Bluetooth keyboard with an iPad?
Very easy. You open the Settings app and tap on General and then Blueooth. You keyboard should appear in there; when you tap to pair it, the iPad will ask you to enter in a few digits on the keyboard and press return. And that’s it. (Removing the pairing is similarly easy; you just tap on the device in the same Bluetooth window and the devices will unpair.)
How good is the on-screen keyboard?
This is a vital question, but we’re going to have to get back to you. It’s going to take us more time with the device before we can make a judgment on how on-screen typing feels. Stay tuned.
Does the iPad have a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver?
The 3G version does; the Wi-Fi version does not. The 3G-capable iPad uses the same Assisted GPS technology used in the iPhone 3G and 3GS. (Despite how it sounds, “Assisted GPS” is not a lesser form of GPS. “Assisted” means the device can use other cues—such as the location of nearby cellular towers or Wi-Fi networks—to speed up the initial GPS “fix” compared to using the GPS circuitry alone.) The Wi-Fi version uses the same Wi-Fi-based location finding system as the original iPhone. If it can spot some familiar Wi-Fi base stations, it can figure out where you are.
Does the iPad have a compass?
Yes it does! If you’re in Maps, you can double-tap the location button and the map view will orient itself to whatever direction you’re pointing the iPad.
How hot will the iPad get?
It’s still too early to tell; we’ll get back to you. It doesn’t seem particularly hot, though, in our initial use.
How comfortable does it feel in the hand?
This is going to vary from user to user. We need to spend more time with it ourselves. The iPad is most definitely heavier than an Amazon Kindle, and it’s unlikely you’d hold it in your hands for long periods of time—to watch a movie, for example. Beyond that, we just can’t say yet.
Can I use the iPad to present on an external display/projector?
Yes. Unlike the iPhone, which currently is limited to video-out from the iPod and YouTube apps, apps on the iPad can send video out via the same dock-connector-to-video adapters available for the iPhone. A good example of this is the Keynote app, which will let you present your slides on an external monitor if it’s hooked up. Your iPad then becomes a controller, so you can advance slides, jump around between slides, even hold your finger down and turn it into a faux laser pointer on the external screen. (Unfortunately, Keynote doesn’t currently support presenter notes, so you won’t see those.) Apps need to specifically support this feature, so we’ll have to see which iPad developers take up the challenge.
Does the iPad come with a pair of Apple headphones? And if I plug in a set of headphones with a built-in microphone, will the iPad support it?
Surprisingly, the iPad does not come with headphones! You’ll need to supply your own. But yes, if you plug in headphones with a built-in microphone, the iPad will sense it and use it as your sound input for apps that do audio recording. (If you don’t plug anything in, the iPad will use its tiny built-in microphone, located next to the headphone jack.)
How is the sound quality from the little speaker?
Color us impressed. The sound is loud and the quality decent. Don’t get us wrong: It’s still a fairly tiny speaker down at one end of the iPad, so it’s not going to wow audiophiles. But you could watch a movie on it, sans headphones, and have a pretty good time.
Short of connecting it to a computer and looking in iTunes, how do I know when the iPad is getting “full?”
Just open the Settings app, tap General, and tap About. The Available line will tell you how much space is left.
I know that the iPad has 802.11n, but will it connect to a 5GHz-only 802.11n network?
Yes.
Can you set different wallpapers for the home screen and the lock screen?
Yes, you can. You set both from the Settings app, by tapping on Brightness & Wallpaper. When you select a Wallpaper image, at the top you’ll see a toolbar with options for Set Lock Screen, Set Home Screen, and Set Both.
Can I use any Mac or AC adapter to charge the iPad?
Not quite. When we tried to plug the iPad into existing iPod or iPhone accessories, we discovered that some Macs and AC adapters we tried were able to charge the iPad; others caused the iPad to declare it was “Not Charging” despite it being connected and syncable. It turns out that the iPad has some very specific charging requirements. With the included 10-watt USB power adapter, it charges awake or asleep. On high-powered USB ports such as most recent Macs and the iPhone power adapter, it charges as well, though more slowly, according to Apple. On Macs and PCs without high-powered USB ports, the iPad will charge when it’s sleeping, but when it’s awake it will display that “Not Charging” message in the status bar at the top of the screen.
Will my iPhone accessories work with it—specifically the wall charger and headphones? I remember when the iPhone came out I had to buy an adapter for my iPod headphones to make them work on the iPhone.
Nothing hinky this time—your headphones will work, and the iPhone wall chargers should work as well. Plus, the iPad comes with its own charger (a USB cable and AC adapter).
Built-in Software
Does the iPad do multitasking?
The multitasking story is identical to the iPhone and iPod touch: Some built-in applications, most notably iPod, will run in the background. No third-party apps can do so.
Does the iPad support multiple users? In other words, is there a log-in system or does each person have to have their own iPad?
Like the iPhone, the iPad has no conception of different users being logged in. This means that the calendars, contacts, and e-mail accounts you link with the iPad are available for everyone who uses the iPad. You can add multiple accounts, but there’s no way to segregate them so you can see your accounts and your spouse can see his or hers.
Can you set a keycode lock? I was thinking of using this at the office and even at home I’d like to lock it.
Yes, as with the iPhone and iPod touch, you can set the iPad to lock with a four-digit code required to unlock it.
Is there any way to get files off of the device? Can I access the filesystem when it’s docked?
The iPad apps have access to a file-sharing area, which you can see when you attach the iPad to a Mac or PC via iTunes. In the Apps tab, there’s a File Sharing area with two interface areas, Apps and Documents, next to each other. Click on an app in the Apps area, and a list of its files will appear in the Documents area. You can drag compatible files into this area—for example, Pages and Word files when Pages is selected—and even drag them out of that area out onto your desktop. You can even rename the files right from within iTunes. It’s all a bit rudimentary, but it does seem to work. This system should allow app developers to ditch the desktop-uploader apps they’ve had to use up to now.
If I email you a Pages file and you open it, does the document get copied into Pages’ File Sharing space?
Not quite. If you tap and hold on the attachment in Mail, it’ll give you the option of viewing it in Quick Look or opening it in Pages. Once it’s open in Pages, the document lives in Pages’ “My Documents” view. From there, you can tap the Share icon to e-mail it somewhere else, share it via iWork.com, or export it into the File Sharing space. If you don’t export it, it won’t show up in the Documents area of iTunes.
Will the iPad stream video and audio podcasts from the iTunes store?
It appears that you can, but it’s pretty inconvenient. The iTunes store podcast section is designed to let you download podcasts, then play them back.
Will I be able to print from the iPad?
The short answer is no. Apple hasn’t created any systemwide printing feature for the iPad. Individual apps such as iWork will let you export a file to the File Sharing area or via e-mail, so you can open that file on a Mac or PC and print it from there. And we may seem some individual apps arrive that will let you print direct from those apps to compatible printers. But that’s it, at least for now.
Can you send rich-text e-mails with Mail?
No. Mail uses plain-old plain text.
Can multimedia be streamed to the iPad from a Mac or PC running iTunes, rather than having to sync everything to the iPad before viewing or listening?
Not using Apple software. The iPad works just like the iPhone and iPod touch—you sync media to it and then play it back. But third-party apps do enable some degree of media streaming from Macs and PCs, and many of those third-party apps will probably be updated to support the iPad. It would sure be nice if Apple updated the iPad’s iPod app to support iTunes sharing though, wouldn’t it? But it’s not there as of now.
What’s the relationship between the Calendar and Mail apps on the iPad and their iPhone and Mac counterparts?
The iPad’s version of Calendar and Contacts may look somewhat different from their iPhone counterparts, but the functionality is much the same. You can sync e-mail accounts, calendar events, and contact information over the air using the device’s support for Apple’s MobileMe or Microsoft’s ActiveSync technologies—if you don’t have access to either of those, you can still sync the information from your computer via iTunes.
Can I toggle the visibility of all my different calendars in Calendar?
Yes. Unlike the iPhone, which still (annoyingly) forces you to see all synced calendars or one calendar at a time, each calendar on the iPad can be toggled on or off. So if you want to occasionally view some calendars you’re syncing, you can hide them the rest of the time.
If I get an e-mail with an appointment attachment, can the calendar see the appointment so I can accept it? On the iPhone I can’t, but on my Mac it works perfectly. Which version made it to the iPad?
The iPhone version. Exchange invitations seem to work fine; invitations send via regular mail from iCal can’t be opened.
Does the iPad have parental controls?
Yes, just like the iPhone and iPod touch. Open the Settings App, tap on General, and tap on Restrictions. Once you enable restrictions, you can choose to lock users out of Safari, YouTube, iTunes, location services, and app installation. There are also settings to control in-app content purchases, music and podcasts, movies, TV shows, and apps.
Can I buy or rent HD movies and TV shows direct from iTunes on the iPad?
Yes, depending on what’s available on the store. Many new-release movies are only available to rent in HD, but some are also available for purchase. And TV shows are generally available to purchase in HD, right from the iPad.
When I visit a Web page via the iPad’s browser, does it default to the mobile version of the site if there is one?
It depends on how the iPad’s browser describes itself when connecting to a Web server. When we visited macworld.com with our iPad, it loaded the full version of the site, not the special iPhone version. But some other sites we visit did serve up their iPhone versions. It’s up to each site to decide where it wants to send iPad traffic.
For those in the know, here’s what the iPad reports itself as to Web servers: Mozilla/5.0 (iPad; U; CPU OS 3_2 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/531.21.10 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/4.0.4 Mobile/7B367 Safari/531.21.10.
Will the iPad display Web content made using Flash?
Nope. As with the iPhone, the iPad’s version of Safari doesn’t support Adobe’s Flash technology.
How does Photos on the iPad compare to iPhoto?
Photos acts mostly as a photo browser. You can browse through albums and—if you’re syncing with iPhoto—Events, Faces, and Places. You can peek inside any collection of photos by reverse-pinching it in the photo browser—you’ll be presented with a thumbnail overview of each image in that set. However, Photos does not offer any of the editing capabilities of iPhoto: for that, you’ll need a third-party photo-editing app.
Can I browse my iPhoto files via Wi-Fi?
No. The Photos app only displays photos synced via iTunes.
Does the iPad support VPN? How about Exchange?
Yes and yes. The iPad basically supports all the stuff the iPhone supports. We were able to successfully connect to our office’s Cisco VPN from the iPad.
E-books
The iBooks app in action.
Will iBooks and the iBookstore save the publishing industry?
iBooks and the iBookstore are a system for users to purchase and read books—not magazines, not newspapers, but books. Book publishers will be able to supply ePub-formatted books for sale in Apple’s iBookstore, but magazine and newspaper publishers will need to find their own way onto the device, either by building their own apps or by contracting with an app developer or service to publish their content via a third-party app.
As of this writing, there are already some fascinating iPad news apps in the App Store, including ones from the New York Times and Reuters. We’re sure more are on the way, too. But the newspaper and magazine industries will need to do a lot more work to take advantage of the iPad, and the results will be more scattershot than what we’ll see from the book industry.
How much will books cost?
Right now, most books are listed between $12 and $15. But there are cheaper books, and even some free ones.
Can the iBooks app display PDFs or ePub files that didn’t come from the iTunes store?
iBooks doesn’t do PDF. It will display DRM-free ePub files, as well as ePub files that come from iTunes. To sync them to iBooks, just open the Books tab in iTunes and drag your ePub files in.
Will books purchased through iBookstore have digital-rights management restrictions?
Yes, books are linked to your iTunes account, just as music, videos, and apps are. This also means that if you have two iPads linked to the same iTunes account, both should be able to download all the same books and apps for a single purchase price.
Can I use iBooks to read the books I bought on another e-book store?
Almost certainly not, since most purchased books are wrapped in DRM, and iBooks supports only Apple’s own DRM format and DRM-free books. The good news is, those other stores may very well be working on iPad editions of their apps, which would be able to read those books. But iBooks won’t.
Does iBooks have a white-text-on-black-background option, the kind that makes reading in bed spouse-friendly?
Sadly, no, although you can fake it by opening the Settings app, tapping on General, then selecting Accessibility, and turning on “White on Black.” You can even set that features as a short-cut when you click three times on the home button. But that feature inverts the iPad’s entire interface, which is far from elegant. The good news is, iBooks does allow you to control the iPad’s backlight level directly from within the app. But we agree that a white-on-black option would be a good idea and we hope it’s added to iBooks.
Can you highlight text in iBooks? This would be essential for college books.
Yes, you can. In fact, not only can you highlight text (by selecting it and then choosing Highlight from the pop-up menu), you can even choose from five different colors (yellow, green, blue, pink, and purple). You can also quickly view all highlights (and jump to them) from the same screen that hosts the book’s table of contents.
What sorting options are the in the iBooks app? Can you sort by Author and/or Title? What about Genre?
In list view, you can sort by title, author name, or category. You can also see the books in the same custom order as when they appear in Bookshelf view.
Other Software
Does the App Store offer two different classes of apps—iPhone and iPod touch apps on one side, and iPad-optimized apps on the other?
Yes. The App Store app on the iPad splits search results in two—there are iPad apps and iPhone apps. You can download either kind, but of course iPhone apps will only run in iPhone emulation mode. Some apps appear with a plus (+) symbol, which Apple has chosen to indicate that the app is designed for bothiPad and iPhone, and will display natively on either system. (In other words, it’ll run in full-screen mode on an iPad, not in iPhone-compatibility mode. But on an iPhone, it’ll transmogrify to fit in the iPhone screen.
Some developers are using this split to create separate apps for the iPhone and iPad, thereby generating more cash. Others are updating their iPhone apps to also support the iPad. If you’ve bought such an iPhone app, you’re in luck—it means that you’ll be able to upgrade that app to the new version and use it on your iPad without paying extra.
Will I be able to move the apps I’ve already bought for my iPhone onto an iPad?
Yes. Plugging in an iPad to your Mac or PC will automatically transfer existing music, videos, and applications that you’ve purchased. However, unless the app in question has been updated for the iPad, you’ll get only the iPhone version.
Is there any way to get apps on the device that don’t come through the App Store?
The iPad is just as locked down as the iPhone and iPod touch—all apps are App Store apps approved by Apple. (Try saying that one five times fast.)
Apple tweaked iWork to run on the iPad—why not iLife?
At the moment, the iPad seems more focused on media consumption than media production. You can view your photos and videos, listen to music, read books, surf the Web, and so on. While the iPhone 3GS’s built-in camera takes pictures and records videos, there’s no similar way of creating media with iPad. As such, iLife programs like iMovie, GarageBand, iDVD, and even the editing capabilities of iPhoto are all absent. iTunes’s capabilities are mostly duplicated by the combination of the iPod application and the iTunes storefront application.
While it seems likely that the iPad will feature more media-creation tools (if not from Apple, then from third-party developers), it’s possible Apple chose not to focus on that aspect of the device because it was more complicated to develop the interface for media creation than it was to do so for media consumption.
If I open a PowerPoint file in Keynote, and edit it, can I save it back to PowerPoint?
No. Your options are to save it as a PDF or as a Keynote file.

Why jailbreaking an iPad?

Do you want to add some juicy power to your iPad without restrictions imposed by Apple so that you can customize iPad settings to suit your own needs and add more fun? Look no further! Jailbreaking iPad is all you need. There is so much more that you can do with a jailbroken iPad. To name a few:
1. Install all 3rd pary iPad apps. There are many excellent applications banned by Apple to hit the App Store for certain reasons. By jailbreaking iPad, you can install and run all these apps without any limitations. Let's take some great apps for example.
* Print documents directly from your iPad. Yes, iPad does not support Printing! Unbelievable, isn't it?
* Turn your iPad to an ultimate multimedia centre where you can download Youtube videos to your iPad, capture / share photos with an external webcam (iPad does not have a built-in camera), share musics among iPad, PC, Mac, iPhone & iPod Touch. .
* Backup purchased and jailbroken iPad apps.
2. Customize iPad as you like. Are you bored with the standard wallpaper, springboard and icons? Want to make iPad look even cooler using your favourite pictures and media files? Need to hide native iPad applications you don't use? Jailbreak iPad can help you do all of these and more.
3. iPad tethering. Connect your iPhone, laptop or other devices to iPad for sharing data plan and internet connection. Just unlock iPad and tether iPad to laptop, tether iPhone to iPad, or tether iPad with iPhone.

What are the differences between unlocking and jailbreaking?

iPad jailbreaking is a process that allows iPad, iPhone, iPod touch guys to download, install and launch any 3rd party applications on their iPads even if these apps is not available through Apple's App Store. Certainly, the Apps from Apple's official App Store is also accessible via jailbroken iPads. What's more, a jailbroken iPad will be allowed to change its looks, customize various settings, etc. You are still able to run and upgrade apps downloaded and purchased from the App Store. Are you not satisfied with the jailbreaking result? Just restore your iPad via iTunes easily.
Unlocking refers to the process that enables the devices to accept any SIM-card from any carrier in any country. For example, you can avoid AT&T activation fee and data plan legally if you use an unlocked iPhone.

Carte Supercard DSONEi ( DS ONEi ) Pour Nintendo DS / DS Lite / DSi / Di XL + mémoire micro SD 2Go

Le Supercard DS Onei est un linker qui permet le stockage des données sur une carte mémoire Micro SD ou une carte memoire Micro SDHC, fonctionne avec toutes les DSi, DS et DS Lite vendues dans le monde entier.

Il permet de jouer aux programmes DS et il permet de lire divers formats multimédias (Vidéo, mp3, documents). La taille du Supercard DS Onei est réduite à la taille d'une carte de jeu DS afin qu'il ne dépasse plus du tout de votre DSi ! Le Supercard DS Onei est livré également avec son Writer USB qui permet de remettre a jour son firmware interne.
Caractéristiques principales
• Le Supercard DS Onei supporte les cartes micro SD et micro SDHC
• Le Supercard DS Onei presente 100% de compatibilité avec les roms cleans.
• Pas de logiciel PC requis, juste déplacer les fichiers du PC à la micro SD.
• Sauvegarde sur carte Micro SD. Echange facile de sauvegardes entre joueurs.
• Moteur Blue-Light inclus. Le Supercard DS Onei permet de profiter des cartes rapides pour éviter les ralentissements.
• Le Supercard DS Onei a la taille d'une carte original DS.
• Retrait de la carte mémoire par le dessus du Supercard DS Onei, très facile d'utilisation.
• MoonShell intégré sur le Supercard DS Onei, permet de lire MP3, Ogg, DPG0, DPG1, DPG2 images et e-books...
• Le Supercard DS Onei propose aussi les sauvegardes temps réel
• Le Supercard DS Onei fonctionne parfaitement en francais sur les DSi francaises .
Le forfait comprend
• 1 x Le Supercard DS Onei de couleur blanche
• 1 x Lecteur de carte mémoire Micro SD USB2.0
• 1 x Writer pour mettre a jour son firmware
• 1 x microSD 2Go

where to buy link:

Carte Supercard DSONEi ( DS ONEi ) Pour Nintendo DS / DS Lite / DSi / Di XL + mémoire micro SD 2Go

iPad Hardware FAQ: what are differences between the iPad Wi-Fi and iPad 3G models?

Besides price, there are a few physical differences. The iPad 3G models weigh an extra tenth of pound, and have a black antenna window that covers part of the top and stretches onto the back of the iPad. The iPad 3G models also include GPS functionality.
The iPad 3G models also cost more than the iPad Wifi (wi-fi) models.

iPad Hardware FAQ: if I wait and pay more for the 3G model, do I get free 3G access?

If I wait and pay more for the 3G model, I get free 3G access, right?
No, the extra cost is ostensibly to cover the extra hardware required for 3G connectivity. Cellular data will cost extra.

How much extra does the 3G access will it cost in the United States?
Apple has struck a deal with AT&T that lets you pay either $15 a month for 250MB of data, or $30 a month for unlimited data. But unlike with the iPhone, a 3G plan isn’t mandatory, and there’s no contract involved—it’s pre-paid and on a month-to-month basis. So you could, say, activate 3G service for your iPad before your vacation and pay just for that month. The iPad will even let you set the plan to auto-cancel at the end of the month, so if you forget you won’t be charged any extra.

What about if I already have a data plan for my iPhone. Does that count?
Nope. Each device requires its own plan.
In the United States, AT&T doesn’t have good 3G coverage where I live, work, and travel—will it work with Verizon or T-Mobile instead?
Not at the moment. Although the 3G-enabled iPad will ship unlocked—meaning it won’t be tied to a particular network—the device uses a GSM chip that’s incompatible with Verizon’s 3G network. T-Mobile is a GSM network, but its 3G data runs at 1700MHz; the iPhone’s 3G components support 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz GSM/EDGE, and 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz UMTS/HSDPA. Bottom line: the iPad won’t work on T-Mobile.
Beyond that limitation, the 3G-enabled iPad requires a micro-SIM card for mobile-network access; currently, AT&T is the only U.S. carrier using these cards. (Other international carriers also use mini-SIM cards).
If you want to use an iPad with another cellular network, your best bet is to just buy the Wi-Fi version and a Wi-Fi-based cellular modem, like the Novatel Wireless MiFi. You’ll have to pay for a plan, but you can use that wireless connection with your laptop, iPad, or any other Wi-Fi-capable device.

iPad Hardware FAQ: Will the iPad stream video and audio podcasts from the iTunes store? Can multimedia be streamed to the iPad from a Mac or PC runni

Will the iPad stream video and audio podcasts from the iTunes store?
It appears that you can, but it’s pretty inconvenient. The iTunes store podcast section is designed to let you download podcasts, then play them back.
Can multimedia be streamed to the iPad from a Mac or PC running iTunes, rather than having to sync everything to the iPad before viewing or listening?
Not using Apple software. The iPad works just like the iPhone and iPod touch—you sync media to it and then play it back. But third-party apps do enable some degree of media streaming from Macs and PCs, and many of those third-party apps will probably be updated to support the iPad. It would sure be nice if Apple updated the iPad’s iPod app to support iTunes sharing though, wouldn’t it? But it’s not there as of now.

iPad Hardware FAQ: Will I be able to print from the iPad? Can you send rich-text e-mails with Mail? What’s the relationship between the Calendar and

Will I be able to print from the iPad?
The short answer is no. Apple hasn’t created any systemwide printing feature for the iPad. Individual apps such as iWork will let you export a file to the File Sharing area or via e-mail, so you can open that file on a Mac or PC and print it from there. And we may seem some individual apps arrive that will let you print direct from those apps to compatible printers. But that’s it, at least for now.
Can you send rich-text e-mails with Mail?
No. Mail uses plain-old plain text.
What’s the relationship between the Calendar and Mail apps on the iPad and their iPhone and Mac counterparts?
The iPad’s version of Calendar and Contacts may look somewhat different from their iPhone counterparts, but the functionality is much the same. You can sync e-mail accounts, calendar events, and contact information over the air using the device’s support for Apple’s MobileMe or Microsoft’s ActiveSync technologies—if you don’t have access to either of those, you can still sync the information from your computer via iTunes.

iPad Hardware FAQ: Does the iPad have parental controls? Can I buy or rent HD movies and TV shows direct from iTunes on the iPad?

Does the iPad have parental controls?
Yes, just like the iPhone and iPod touch. Open the Settings App, tap on General, and tap on Restrictions. Once you enable restrictions, you can choose to lock users out of Safari, YouTube, iTunes, location services, and app installation. There are also settings to control in-app content purchases, music and podcasts, movies, TV shows, and apps.
Can I buy or rent HD movies and TV shows direct from iTunes on the iPad?
Yes, depending on what’s available on the store. Many new-release movies are only available to rent in HD, but some are also available for purchase. And TV shows are generally available to purchase in HD, right from the iPad.

Carte DSiPlayer (DSi iPlayer) Pour Nintendo DS / DS Lite / DSi / DSi XL + mémoire micro SD 2Go

L'adaptateur DSiplayer est la dernière évolution de la technologie flash carte pour la Nintendo DS Lite. La DSiplayer est un adaptateur qui vous permet d'utiliser une carte micro SD jusqu'à 32 Go avec votre Nintendo DS/ DS Lite / DSi / DSi XL qui vous permet de stocker beaucoup plus et vous permet de bénéficier de toutes les fonctionnalités ci-dessous:
• Regarder des films,
• Ecoutez de la musique,
• Parcourir vos images,
• Lire des E-Livres et plus ...
Principales caractéristiques
• Même taille que les cartouches de jeux DS
• Built-in PassMe (pas besoin de Passcard)
• Utilise la carte mémoire microSD (Trans Flash) comme stockage.
• Boot clean dump images (téléchargeable sur Internet)
• Très simple à utiliser: glisser-déposer des fichiers sur la carte microSD et jouer
• Support system standard FAT
• Prise en charge des différentes vitesses de cartes micro SD
• Jeux sans ralentissement
• Extensible Firmware (OS/Bios/Kernel)
• Contrôle à l'écran tactile
• Pas de pile nécessaire, sauvegarder le fichier de sauvegarde directement sur la carte microSD: Ne perder jamais vos jeux
• Détection automatique du type de sauvegarde
• Support Homebrew, IO lib disponible sur le lancement
• Regarder des films directement, écouter des MP3 et lire des TXT sur la DS via l'utilisation de Moonshell
• Prise en charge Wi-Fi et navigateur DS.
Le pack comprend
• 1x Carte DSiplayer (Slot-1)
• 1x Lecteur USB de carte mémoire microSD
• 1x Carte mémoire Micro SD 2Go

where to buy link:

Carte DSiPlayer (DSi iPlayer) Pour Nintendo DS / DS Lite / DSi / DSi XL + mémoire micro SD 2Go

Call of Duty Black Ops sur Wii également

Activision vient de confirmer le développement de Call of Duty Black Ops sur Wii. Le jeu sortira le même jour que les versions Xbox 360, PS3 et PC le 9 novembre.

Bien que le sujet des plates-formes n'ait pas réellement été abordé le jour de l'annonce, on a pu découvrir une preview dans USA Today faisant référence à un développement sur la console de Nintendo. Nous avons contacté Activision qui a effectivement confirmé une sortie sur les quatre supports.

Treyarch a toujours développé pour la Wii, ce n'est donc pas une réelle surprise même si Modern Warfare 2 n'a été disponible que sur les supports HD.

Wood r4 firmware : Le firmware du Acekard RPG pour le R4 revolution

En effet, très récemment, une team (la team Yellow Wood Goblin) à réussi à adapter le kernel du Acekard pour ce bon vieux R4 qui n'était plus mis à jour depuis juin 2009 . Ainsi, plus de problème de compatibilité avec les jeux récents ! Pour ce qui est des fonds d'écrans, aucun problème, ceux des acekard marchent à merveilles. En revanche pour vos sauvegardes du R4, il vous faudra passer par un convertisseur (

" Ce firmware est basé sur le firware " Wood RPG 1.04 ", les compatibilités sont donc les même mis à part :
- Le soft reset. Il ne marche pas pour le moment, ce problème va être fixé.
- Quand vous changez la langue / le fon d'écran, le firware ne se relance pas automatiquement. Nous allons corriger ce problème. "

Download link:
http://filetrip.net/f11171-Wood-R4-1-07.html

How To: Jailbreak Any iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad

Jailbreaking: The What and the Why
In buying an iProduct, you're accepting that its fate will be dictated by Apple. They control what kind of apps you install on your device, which of the hardware functions you can exploit to their full potential, and which carrier you can use your iPhone with. They've loosened up on at least one of those fronts in the last year or so, expanding the types of apps available in the App Store, but many—screw that, most—of the same restrictions still apply. Want to install an app that Apple hasn't explicitly approved? Sorry. Want to use an app over 3G that's been designated for Wi-Fi? Nope. Want to tether your phone? Run applications in the background? Change your device theme? Install system-wide gestures? No. Such. Luck.

Enter jailbreaking. In technical terms, to jailbreak is to enable a device to run code, meaning programs or system modifications, that hasn't been sanctioned by Apple. Its roots reach back to a time when there were no apps for iPhone OS, and a clever group of hackers zeroed in on some exploits gave people their first way to install apps on their devices, by way of an underground App Store called Installer. It used to be that you could hack your device simply by visiting a webpage. That was two years ago. Since then, the iPhone and iPod Touch have been given a legit App Store, Apple has closed one security hole after another, and jailbreaking has become alternately more and less difficult, depending which device and software version you have.

But just last week, a Windows and Mac tool called Spirit was released to the world. It's simple, relatively safe, and finally, works on all devices. Every iPod Touch can now be jailbroken to run custom apps. Every iPhone, too. Even the brand new iPad can be hacked. Theming, data tethering, multitasking, console emulation, secret settings, and yes, you filthy thief, even pirated apps: With jailbreak, your iThing is truly yours.

Here's how to jailbreak (or in the case of phones, unlocked) any iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad, using the new Spirit tool. But first, a disclaimer:

When you jailbreak or unlock a device, you're chaining some fundamental aspects of the system software—you know, real low-level stuff. The tools are generally good, and if you follow directions carefully, you should be fine. But if something goes wrong—and there is more than one way this can happen—you can suffer data loss, or even brick your phone. Even worse, Apple claims that jailbreaking voids your warranty. You can restore your device to remove evidence that it ever happened, but if the device goes down while jailbroken, you could well be stuck. In addition, jailbreaking does not jibe with the DMCA, and breaks relate license agreements.

To the point: Follow this guide at your own peril, know that there's risk and be careful. Consult elsewhere if you're nervous, or worry that I've missed something.

How To Jailbreak
The Spirit tool has made the jailbreak fairly simple, but there's still room for error. Step by step:

What You Need:
• Spirit Jailbreak Tool (Windows and Mac)
• iTunes 9.x (Latest confirmed working version: 9.1.1)
• iPod cable
• An iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch that a.) Isn't currently jailbroken (obvious, but just in case), b.) is working, i.e. not stuck in a startup loop, or displaying that "Connect to iTunes" screen and c.) is running a device software version 3.1.3 or lower (or in the case of the iPad, version 3.2)

1. Plug your device in, so that it's recognized by iTunes
2. Back up your device to your iTunes library, and sync it. Having the backup handy will allow to you restore your settings in case you need to wipe your device later; syncing everything—including photos, which some users report losing during the jailbreak process—ensures that all the media on your device will remain untouched, or at least restorable.
3. Open the Spirit Jailbreak tool. It will open in a small window, and should display a message like "iPad (3.2) Connected." If not, disconnect and reconnect your device, and open the tool again.
4. Click "Jailbreak"
5. During the jailbreak routine, don't interfere with the device. It's probably better to leave your computer alone as well, to avoid a crash at a critical moment. First, you should see a screen on the device that says "Restore Complete." The device will restart, display a spinning pinwheel icon, and open up a colorful screen like this, with a progress bar:

Spirit should be done doing its thing in under 30 seconds. Your device should then boot up to your homescreen, as it was before—same background, same apps, same settings. Now you're jailbroken. But there's one more thing:

6. When you restart your device, you'll see a new icon on your homescreen, called Cydia. Open it up. This is your new App Store. Don't worry, the regular App Store still works. Now you've just got another one.

Cydia will look a bit different on the iPad and iPhone or iPod Touch, but will contain most of the same software.

The first thing you need to do, though, is click the button that says, "Make my life easier, thanks!"

This will back up your device activation profile (called an SHSH blob) to remote servers, which ensures that you won't lose the ability to jailbreak if you accidentally upgrade your device device software in the future. More on that later.

Regarding Unlocking

Traditionally, unlocking (opening your phone to use with different carriers) and jailbreaking have fallen to the same tools. Since unlocking has become more difficult with later firmwares, the tools have grown apart. Spirit doesn't unlock. If you want to unlock, though, there may be hope.

If you haven't upgraded your iPhone to firmware 3.1.3, or can downgrade to an earlier build, you can use the Pwnage Tool, located here. The process is self-guided and quite similar to using Spirit. Unlocking is a comparatively narrow concern, and can get much more complicated, so I'll leave it at that. More info here.

Anyway, that's it! It's time to explore Cydia.

What to Download
Now that you're jailbroken, it's time to start downloading apps. Here are a handful of must-tries to get you started:

• Backgrounder: Lets you run apps in the background, full stop. Perhaps my top reason to jailbreak, period. The latest version lets you set apps to run in the background with a huge variety of gestures.

• Activator: Speaking of gestures, this provides a framework for all kinds of gestures across jailbroken apps. (iPad and iPhone)

• Kirikae: A task switcher to be used with Backgrounder. (Think alt+tab) (iPhone)

• SBSettings: This opens up a whole slew of settings, accessible at any time via a pop-down system tray. Adjust brightness, toggle Wi-Fi, whatever. (iPad and iPhone)

• Cycorder: Lets you take full-motion video with your pre-3GS iPhone. (iPhone)

• MyWy: Lets you share your 3G connection with other devices over Wi-Fi. It's paid software, but a trial is available. (iPhone and iPad 3G)

• Winterboard: Lets you change themes, and install a lot of interesting modifications to your device's homescreen, including folders, different icon arrangements, widgets and more.

• iRealSMS: Lets you send text messages without opening the SMS app. (iPhone)

• VoIPOver3G: Tricks apps into thinking they're connected over Wi-Fi, even if they're connected to 3G. (iPhone, iPad 3G)


• Intelliscreen: Puts all kinds of useful information on your lock screen, from weather to email to calendar events. Another paid app, but one that will be worth it to a lot of people. (iPhone)

• Console emulators: Do your own searching on this one; there's one for virtually ever console released pre-2000, and many have different approaches to controls, and acquiring games. Some, like those by ZOTDD, actually let you search for and download ROMs from within the app. (iPhone and iPad)

• Veency: A VNC server. No, not a client—a server. Control your iPhone from your computer. (iPhone)

• Illicit goods: They're there, but I won't tell you how to find them. Pay for your apps! Trying before you buy is only a conscionable excuse if it's actually true.

Some general observations: Right now, a lot of apps haven't been updated for the iPad, so it's worth doing a little Googling to see how they handle the subtle changes in the new OS. That said, most apps do work, although if you experiment enough, you'll eventually get burned and have to restore your OS and start over, losing whatever tweaks you've made in the jailbreak process.

Un-Jailbreaking
If you've decided the jailbreak lifestyle isn't for you, or managed to screw up your device software enough that you want to switch back, it's easy. (Also, if Apple will be handling your device for any reason, you should probably un-jailbreak it. Warranties!)

All you need is your device's latest firmware file, helpfully linked here.

Oh, and make sure you've backed up—you're going to lose everything.

(This guide only applies to software versions 3.1.3 for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and 3.2 for the iPad. These are the latest versions at the time of posting, and newer software could break compatibility.)

1. Plug your device in, and open iTunes
2. Shift-click (Windows) or Option-click the "Restore" button in your iTunes device summary page. Navigate to the firmware you've downloaded, and restore.
3. Once this is done, iTunes will ask you if you want to set up your device as a new device, or from a previously stored backup. If your goal is to return to a life before jailbreak, you're probably going to want to restore.

And that's it!

FAQ
What are the Downsides?
As mentioned before, there is a real risk of bricking your device, or losing data. But beyond that, there are stability issues with some jailbreak apps, and using apps like Backgrounder can seriously diminish your battery life. Also, flaunting your new found ability to tether your phone by running, say, torrents through your 3G connection is a good way to get in trouble with your carrier.

What about future software upgrades?
Apple's software updates almost always break jailbreak. When they come out, hold off on upgrading until the jailbreak community develops a hack, or an upgrade path. Upgrading to new software versions after a jailbreak often means installing a patched version of the update, specifically for jailbreakers.

Why did I click that "Make My Life Easier" button?
If Apple does thwart jailbreak in its next software update (likely), and you accidentally upgrade, you could be locked out of jailbreaking forever. Seriously! Why? Because as of late, Apple has been cracking down on jailbreakers by forcing their devices to authenticate with official servers every time they're upgraded or downgraded.

What this prevents, specifically, is restoring to older versions of the iPhone/iPad software, which contain the security holes necessary for jailbreaking. By keeping users from downgrading, Apple essentially locks them out of jailbreaking once they've upgraded to an un-jailbreakable OS.

The button you pressed in Cydia remotely saves what's called an SHSH blob, which is the "Go!" signal passed from Apple's servers to your specific device. In the event of a later downgrade, iTunes can be spoofed into thinking that Apple has approving the device's software change, when in fact it's just the Cydia store's servers giving the green light. The downgrade process is something we won't have to worry about until Apple issues another update, after which I'll update this guide. Until then, you can get a rough idea of how this whole thing by reading Saurik's (the guy behind Cydia) blog post on how it works.

Will It Work With OS 4.0?
Surprisingly, yes! OS 4.0 builds seem to respond well to jailbreaking with the Spirit tool. That said, this software is already fairly precarious, so I'm not sure I would risk it. Update: Turns out I was wrong. The Spirit jailbreak tool doesn't yet work on 4.0. They're working on it.

I've never owned and iProduct, and just bought an iPad. Should I do this?
Maybe! Kyle put together a helpful guide for iPadders earlier this week.

In the Event of Emergency, Who Can Help?
Google. But no, seriously, Google. Another great resource is the ModMyi forums, where just about any question you can have has probably already been asked, and answered.

Utilisateur Twitter apporte papier de toilette pour homme japonais Desperate au Japon

uand il se trouva pris dans un décrochage des toilettes publiques sans papier hygiénique, naika_tei utilisateur Twitter fait ce que tout homme intelligent ferait: Il a posté un message Twitter demander de l'aide. Il a travaillé.

Il a fallu 20 minutes de l'aika_tei première fois fait part de son désespoir, mais quelqu'un semble vraiment lui apporta un rouleau de papier hygiénique.

Carte Acekard 2i pour DS / DS Lite / DSi / DSi XL + mémoire micro SD 2Go

L'adaptateur Acekard 2i est la dernière évolution de la technologie flash carte pour la Nintendo DS Lite. La Acekard 2i est un adaptateur qui vous permet d'utiliser une carte micro SD jusqu'à 32 Go avec votre Nintendo DS/ DS Lite / DSi / DSi XL qui vous permet de stocker beaucoup plus et vous permet de bénéficier de toutes les fonctionnalités ci-dessous:
• Regarder des films,
• Ecoutez de la musique,
• Parcourir vos images,
• Lire des E-Livres et plus ...
Principales caractéristiques
• Même taille que les cartouches de jeux DS
• Built-in PassMe (pas besoin de Passcard)
• Utilise la carte mémoire microSD (Trans Flash) comme stockage.
• Boot clean dump images (téléchargeable sur Internet)
• Très simple à utiliser: glisser-déposer des fichiers sur la carte microSD et jouer
• Support system standard FAT
• Prise en charge des différentes vitesses de cartes micro SD
• Jeux sans ralentissement
• Extensible Firmware (OS/Bios/Kernel)
• Contrôle à l'écran tactile
• Pas de pile nécessaire, sauvegarder le fichier de sauvegarde directement sur la carte microSD: Ne perder jamais vos jeux
• Détection automatique du type de sauvegarde
• Support Homebrew, IO lib disponible sur le lancement
• Regarder des films directement, écouter des MP3 et lire des TXT sur la DS via l'utilisation de Moonshell
• Prise en charge Wi-Fi et navigateur DS.
Le pack comprend
• 1x Carte Acekard 2i (Slot-1)
• 1x Lecteur USB de carte mémoire microSD
• 1x Carte mémoire Micro SD 2Go

where to buy link:
Carte Acekard 2i pour DS / DS Lite / DSi / DSi XL + mémoire micro SD 2Go

Gold R4i DSi Card Cheats Problems - Cheats Not working

Gold R4i can work with Nintendo DS, DS Lite and Nintendo DSi, also it supports SDHC micro sd 32GB cards.The Gold R4i can be used for gaming, movies, music, photos E-books and much more on your Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS lite!

Although Gold R4i becomes more and more popular among all gamers, there are still some problems with it.

1)I bought the R4i GOLD for my original nintendo ds… loaded up the kernal recommended on the site and started it up… it showed some star wars lethal alliance thing I clicked it and it came up with; “menu?”

The message “menu?” shows that your downloading is not correct. You probably didn’t extract the “R4i English V1.11b” to TF card’s root-directory. Please remember to TF card’s root-directory! A lot of people’s extract software will build a folder “R4i English V1.11b”.

2)Today, I received my r4i gold. I put in the required files plus metroid prime hunters. I pressed y to activate cheats but it said but it said error: no cheat found. Is there any way to fix this?

Which kind of consoles does R4i Gold support?

R4i-GOLD can support NDSi/NDSL/NDS. The perfect solution for NDSi V1.4.

3)R4i gold blocked, black screen.

When you are using r4i gold and it suddenly stopped working coming up with the error message saying that you should refer to operations manual(same problem that came when 1.4 came out). Actually you did not connect to the internet or update at all and it stopped working.

As such two problems happen, you are most likely to have bought a fake R4i gold. What you only need to do is to buy a real R4i gold.
Buy the genuine R4i Gold from here:
http://www.r4i-dsi-xl.com

Acekard 2i “System File Missing” “System Not Found” “System Errors” Problems

It is a very common event for Acekard 2i to have “System File Missing” or “System Not Found” or “System Errors”problems when you take all your ROMs and copy them to MicroSD card, insert the mSD card into the Acekard 2i card and then boot the DS up with the Acekard 2i. No matter how many times you try, it will do the same thing.
As this happens, do not panic. Please do follow the below tips.
1)If you have an Nintendo DS Lite, update your Acekard 2i using the DSi firmware 1.4 fix.
2)Just use your Nintendo DS Lite and follow the instructions:
Unzip the two files anywhere into your MicroSD. Keep in mind that the requirements is a console that can boot the Acekard 2i, with that in mind, turn it on, and go straight to the AceKard menu as you usually do. Then navigate to either of the two files (one of the viewing modes does not allow for you to read the text, so you can click Select to view it). If you want to update a single cart, use the ak2ifw_update_14_DSi.nds file. read through the warnings, and click Start and just wait until the update is done, reboot and you’re set. If you want to run the update on several carts, boot ak2ifw_update_14_DSL.nds, and you will follow the instructions just as before, but be prompted to insert the next Acekard 2i, and the next one and the one after that.

Hands-on preview of Supercard DSTWO, officially released on 18th May 2010, by Shaun from GBATEMP.net

A review has been published by Shaun, one of the active GBATEMP administrators. The following is quoted from GBATEMP:

New features:
GBA and SNES emulation, DivX/XviD playback and other realtime options including game guide mode, free cheat mode and slow motion are all key selling points for the DSTWO

Realtime features
The realtime menu is very impressive, with a clean graphic rich interface compatible with the DS face buttons or stylus.

Game guide supports TXT and BMP files and allows you to scroll through the document(s) and will remember where you left off previously. A very handy feature and it appears to work very well.

Cheat mode is a simple cheat interface compatible with R4DS and TTDS compatible cheats.

Real time save works great, and gives you up to 4 slots which you can name individually. I have been told that the realtime save feature has been updated to improve compatibility with 3D DS games.

Slow motion gives you the ability to slow down game play with 4 levels of slowdown. I have tested it and it works pretty well. There are some slight graphical anomalies in game, but it's easy to work around and hasn't caused any major problems on any of the games I've tested it on. The slow motion is quite stable and runs at a steady pace whatever setting you put it on.

The free cheat mode, a new feature that is exclusive to the DSTWO allows you to search for and enable cheats within games when you don't have cheat files downloaded. For example, for new games that have just been released for which there aren't yet cheat databases, you'll be able to play around with this free cheat mode and search for potential cheats without having to use your PC or even exit the game.

Le prochain iPhone : la vidéo en format 720 progressif

Après l’examen de quelques lignes de code, il semble, au moins que nous connaissions l’une des caractéristiques du prochain iPhone. Les préréglages de capture vidéo dissimulés dans la trousse SDK, démontrent la présence de la télédiffusion vidéo en format 720 progressif.
Preuve à l’appui :
AVCaptureSessionPreset640×480
AVCaptureSessionPreset1280×720
Ces préréglages, enterrés dans la trousse SDK de l’iPhone, ne garantissent pas de capture vidéo en HD. Mais sa programmation est suffisamment circonscrite pour que toute référence, à la vidéo HD, soit véritablement révélatrice. Pourquoi aurait-on, par mégarde, introduit une telle référence? À quoi donc cette bourde référait-elle?
Voilà une fonctionnalité dont on a beaucoup parlé. Les rumeurs prédisent qu’on procèdera à une mise à niveau de l’appareil photo du prochain iPhone qui sera équipé d’un flash et adoptera le format 720 progressif. Plusieurs autres téléphones, actuellement sur le marché, disposent de ces caractéristiques. Il serait accueilli avec déception s’il ne répondait pas aux attentes des consommateurs.

Super Mario world for Super Nes on my iPad using the Wiimote

Steps to Play Super Mario World For Super NES on iPad using Wiimote

1. Jailbreak with spirit.
2. Install "Rock"
3. Download "SNES4iPhone" You have to buy it it $5.99 in Rock
4. Turn Bluetooth OFF
your WiiMote won’t connect via the native iPhone Bluetooth. When you install snes4iPhone, you are also installing “BT Stack”, which opens up your Bluetooth possibilities. I the game, you go to “Options”, and toggle on “WiiMote Controls”. Then exit and restart the app.
When nes4iPhone opens this time it will automatically start scanning
for Bluetooth devices. Grab your WiiMote and press and hold the 1 and the 2 buttons. nes4iPhone will automatically connect and take you to your ROMs list. Tap the one you want to play, and then use your WiiMote to control the game.

How to Jailbreak Your iPad and Jailbreak FAQ

How easy is it to jailbreak my iPad?
Stupid easy. The Spirit jailbreak is literally a one click process. Just sync your iPad to make sure everything on your computer is up-to-date, download the Spirit jailbreak application for Mac or Windows, and follow the instructions. In fact, what's most important during the install process is what you shouldn't do, which is to say, pretty much anything. Don't try to fool around with your iPad or iTunes and definitely don't unplug the device while the jailbreak is taking place. Just let Spirit do its thing and you should be fine.
What can a jailbroken iPad do?
First and foremost, multitasking! Backgrounder, an iPhone jailbreak favorite, works beautifully the iPad, allowing you to finally realize that elusive dream of browsing the web to a Pandora-provided soundtrack.
The vast majority of things, on the other hand, don't work as beautifully. Task switchers like ProSwitcher and Kirikae are a no-go so far, though their developers are working on updates that'll work with the iPad.
Basically, the consensus is that it's best to only install apps that have been specifically updated for the iPad. The rest, at best, will half-work and at worst could cause some serious problems. It's likely that Cydia—which itself has a new and improved, iPad-friendly interface—will eventually be full of apps that work swimmingly on the iPad, including pretty much all of the things you know and love on your jailbroken iPhone.
In the meantime, MacStories has a continually updating post of which popular jailbreak apps work on the iPad and which don't, and there's a similar thread on iPadForums in which courageous iPad jailbreak trailblazers are reporting their various successes and failures. Both of these are definitely worth consulting if you take the leap.
What is Cydia?
Cydia is jailbreak HQ, the unofficial app store that gives you access to all of the goodies Apple doesn't allow. After you jailbreak, Cydia will show up as an app like any other, and from there you can download and install Backgrounder and the rest.
Is this going to destroy my iPad?
Probably not. If you stick to Cydia apps that have been updated for use with the iPad, you should be fine. But things are definitely still rough around the edges, and if you just start installing stuff from Cydia willy-nilly, you could seriously mess things up. Stray too far form the beaten path and you might find yourself in a situation in which a factory restore is required, and though there haven't been any reports of it so far, there's always the outside chance that you might brick your iPad altogether.
It's also important to keep in mind that no one is sure how this will work with future upgrades, and once Apple starts trying to patch the holes that make this jailbreak possible, things could get very sticky. So, as always with these sorts of things, proceed with caution, and saving your SHSH blobs is always a good idea.
Things are definitely still rough around the edges, so while the process is easy enough, jailbreaking's still not for the squeamish.
Does this void my iPad's warranty?
Yes. When you jailbreak, you're going off the grid. Apple Store Geniuses, usually a chipper, enthusiastic bunch, will regard your jailbroken device with icy indifference. Of course, restoring your iPad to the original, factory settings should get things back to normal, without anyone ever knowing of your shameful jailbreak secret.
If I jailbreak can I download App Store apps for free?
Yes. Not that we condone this—and I'm not being coy, we really don't—but jailbreaking will let you circumvent the App Store and install many popular apps and games for free. We're not going to get into the specifics here, but if you search around you should be able to get the gist of it.
Will jailbreaking affect my App Store apps?
Nope. You can still use your old apps from the App Store, buy new ones, and sync them to your computer just like normal.
What does it mean that this is an "untethered" jailbreak?
Basically that you don't have to have your iPad plugged in to your computer—or "tethered"—every time you start it up. That's a good thing!
Oh no my iPad looks all crazy and the dock is tiny in the bottom-left corner! What do I do?
This is a known bug with some Cydia apps, like SBSettings. Just "respring"—either in the SBSettings menu or by restarting your iPad—and things should pop back to normal.
OK, that was exciting, but how do I get my old iPad back?
Restoring your iPad to factory settings in iTunes will remove all traces of jailbreaking activity and let you resume your tranquil existence inside Apple's walled garden. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

World of Warcraft en Gaikai iPad Cloud Gaming

Vous savez peut-être que l'ancien développeur David Perry (le type à l'origine de Earth Worm Jim et de quelques autres titres moins passionnants comme MDK) s'est reconverti dans le Cloud Gaming (pour vous remettre dans le bain, voici un article qui vous explique le concept).

Aujourd'hui, il annonce qu'il peut jouer à World of Warcraft sur son iPad via le système de Cloud Gaming qu'il défend, le Gaikai.

Évidemment, David est super content de mettre en ligne une photo qui confirme ses dires.

Cela dit, nous, on est quand même super méfiant. Déjà, au niveau du système, le Cloud Gaming, on pense que ce n'est pas encore tout à fait viable. Nous avons eu de longs débats sur le sujet; vous êtes un certain nombre à y croire, nous beaucoup moins et surtout pas prochainement et à grande échelle.

Ensuite, WOW sur iPad via le Gaikai, ça sent quand même l'intox. Passons sur le fait que World of Warcraft doit à peu près être le jeu le moins pratique à jouer sur un iPad et que vos beaux accessoires payés très cher (la souris WOW, le clavier WOW, le micro-casque WOW et j'en oublie probablement) doivent être mis au rebut. Pourquoi s'être contenté alors de montrer l'écran de connexion ? Pourquoi ne pas nous avoir fait une vidéo d'un personnage qui évolue à Dalaran (l'exemple n'est pas pris au hasard; je n'ai jamais vu WOW tourner convenablement dans cette capitale) ?

Mais il y a plus inquiétant. En observant convenablement la photo, on découvre au niveau de l'identifiant "Account Name". Ok, c'est en anglais mais j'imagine que l'interface américaine propose l'équivalent exact de "Nom de compte Battle.net". Ici, aucune référence à Battle.net. Il doit être impossible de se connecter et d'avoir cette image là. En fait, si j'avais l'esprit mal tourné, si j'étais cynique, je me dirais que c'est un coup de com' destiné à séduire des financiers.

Nuevas Wii vendrán con MotionPlus

Wii se venderá con Wii MotionPlus y Wii Sports Resort en América y, además, los compradores podrán elegir el color de la consola y sus controladores entre el blanco y el negro, según podemos leer en TMC.

Hay que aclarar que la inclusión de estos elementos no afectará al precio de la consola."Incluyendo más hardware y software de calidad en el paquete básico de Wii, estamos ampliando nuestro compromiso con el valor del entretenimiento. Ahora más que nunca, los usuarios podrán contar con Nintendo para disfrutar de la mejor diversión y el mejor control por movimiento a un precio adecuado" ha declarado Reggie Fils-Aime, Presidente de Nintendo América.

No sabemos si esta ampliación tan suculenta del pack básico llegará a Europa, aunque esperamos que así sea.

One million iPads now sold

Apple has announced that a million iPads have now been sold, less than a month after the device's American release.

To contrast, it took over two months for the iPhone to sell its first million units when it was released in 2007.

Apple also announced that 12 million iPad native Apps have been downloaded from their App Store. Early statistics showed that over one third of the apps available for the iPad are games, though it's hard to say what proportion of App sales these titles are responsible for.

The iPad's sales success isn't all good news from a European Apple fan's perspective. The high American demand is apparently the reason the European iPad launch has been delayed to late May.