How to turn your iPod Touch into an iPhone which uses Mobile network?

There are a million blog posts by lakhs of technology blogs on turning iPod Touch into a phone. But the truth is All those techniques make use of Wifi and VOIP.

Here comes 2 innovative solutions from China, named Apple Peel 520 and tPhone, which can actually convert your iPod Touch to an iPhone. These allows us to attach a sim card (Yes, a sim card) and place calls and send sms using iPod Touch.

Apple Peel 520

China based Yosion Technology, which is based in Shenzhen, has developed the Apple Peel 520 protective case, which will be available online for about $57 with a one-year warranty

It is powered by Infineon chip. What more, it comes with

• dock connector
• built-in 800mAh battery (rated for 4.5 hours of talk time and five days on standby)
• SIM card slot

Issues (as on 14th September 2010) :

• Impossible to adjust Voice level
• Quirky SMS delivery
• (Probably) unable to identify missed calls.

But what the heck, I think this small sacrifice is ok considering that this concept is revolutionary..

The tPhone

Yet another Chinese solution by a Chinese company SINA which has hit the market on 12th August 2010, the tPhone is going to convert you iPod touch into an iPhone. It is expected to cost about $103 and comes with

• Dock connector
• SIM adapter
• Mini USB for power charging
• 1200 mAh battery
• Plastic Case

Cons :

• About $ 30 expensive than Apple Peel 520
• Super duper thick

Videos of tPhone converting an iPod touch to iPhone is not available yet.

Conclusion :

We are going to have more solutions coming up for sure in future.. My iPod touch is just waiting to place its first mobile call..

How to run Flash on iPhone 4?

One of the biggest complaint by an iPhone user : I am unable to use flash with my iPhone? What do I do?

Well, we you might think it shouldn't be long for Apple to officially support Adobe flash. But trust me, I personally believe that Apple's not gonna support it atleast in next 2 years. Apple is here to kill "Flash" apparently. But how long can they could they stop people from using it?

Flash for iPhone (iPhone 4 too)

This program is called "FRASH" and allows us to run Flash on iPhone 4. Of course, this requires a jailbroken iPhone 4 with Cydia.

Who designed the Frash?

Ans : Our amazing Comex, the guy who gave the world the Spirit jailbreak for iPhone 4

What is the technique?

Ans : Comex has ported the Flash 10.1 available for Android to run on jailbroken iPhone 4

Installation Guide (Source : Redmond Pie)

Warning Note: Follow it on your own risk. I’m not responsible for any loss of important data or malfunctioning of your iPhone.

Step 1: First up, you will need to jailbreak your iOS device. Jailbreak your iPhone 4 with JailbreakMe.

Step 2: Next installation is OpenSSH. Open Cydia, press “Search” tab and then search “OpenSSH”. Install this app, reboot your iPhone and cross your fingers that it works

Step 3: Connect your iPhone with your computer. Make sure iTunes is not running.

Step 4: Download and install Cyberduck for Mac or WinSCP for Windows. Enter the following details to login to your iPhone:

Cyberduck

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

WinSCP

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

Step 5: Download Frash-0.02.deb file by clicking here.

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

Step 7: Copy the Frash-0.02.deb file to this “AutoInstall” folder.

Step 8: Restart your iPhone and you are done. Now enjoy any Flash based site, click on the “Flash” text to play the Flash content.

Watch the Video to see how flash is run..

Enjoy

Is my iPod Touch 3rd Generation or 2nd Generation

With the release of much awaited iOS4, Apple's iPod/iPhone Operating System, version 4, there are a lot of new and amazing features that would make way into your iPod touch. And more than anything, iOS4 is FREE for iPod Touch also.

To be precise, your iOS4 has the ability to add the following new features to you iPhone/iPod touch:

• Multi-tasking
• Folders
• Home Page Wallpaper Enable
• iBooks
• Bluetooth Keyboard Support
• Automatic Spell Check

and many more minor useful features. Isn't this awesome? I mean, my iPod touch multi-tasking and allowing me to change the home wallpaper? Well, it isn't as cool as it looks..

Feature Difference between iPod Touch 3rd Generation and 2nd Generation

Multi-Tasking

Multi-tasking, a feature which enables us to use multiple apps together, without having to close any of the running app, does not work with iPod touch 2nd Generation.

No multitasking for iPod Touch 2nd generation !!

Home Screen Wall-paper Change

If you own a iPod Touch 2nd Generation, you cannot change the Background wallpaper. You iPod Touch will have the same "Black No Wallpaper" background.

If you own a iPod Touch 3rd Generation, you can change the wallpaper by doing the following steps :

1) Press the "Settings" in the homepage

2) Select "Wallpaper"

3) Choose the Album (Wallpaper, saved photos etc)

4) Select the Photo

5) Press "Set"

6) You get 3 options : "Set Lock Screen", "Set Home Screen" and "Set Both"

Now you select whatever option you want and enjoy the new wallpaper

Is my iPod Touch 3rd Generation or 2nd Generation?

How to know if my iPod Touch is 2nd Generation or 3rd generation?

Well, there are 3 simple checks you can do.

1) Date of Purchase : If you've bought your iPod touch prior to Late 2009, your iPod Touch is definitely 2nd Generation. Else, goto next step.

2) Capacity of iPod Touch : If your iPod touch is 8 GB or 16 GB, its definitely a 2nd Generation iPod Touch. Apple has released iPod Touch 3rd Generation only in 32 GB and 64 GB model. If you have passed Check 1 and 2, goto next check

3) Serial Number of iPod Touch :

• Turn your iPod Touch and check the model number below the engraving.
• After "Designed by Apple in California Assembled in China" there is a model number.
• If the model number is A12188, its 2nd generation
• If the model number is A1318, congratulations, its a 3rd generation iPod Touch. Hurray !!

Post your comment if you know any other way to determine if its a 3rd gen iPod touch or not.