According to BGR (boy genius report) AT&T is getting  ready to release a $99 version of the 3Gs to compete with the DROID   phones. Note that BGR says that the rumor is “Definitely not confirmed” but that they have heard “from two sources”.

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Facebook for the 3.0 firmware was just released today, August 27th, 2009! Go into the appstore and update the app!

Facebook is free in the app store. Some major updates in the app layout and graphics wise. Obviously, there’s minor updates also. All updates/ new features are shown below.

You can download this app for free here: DOWNLOAD

New features:
- See your upcoming Events and RSVP
- See your friends birthdays
- See Pages and post updates and photos to Pages you administer
- Write Notes and read your friends Notes
- Upload videos from an iPhone 3GS
- Upload photos to any album
- Complete photo management (create albums, delete albums, delete photos, delete photo tags)
- Change your Profile Picture
- Zoom into photos
- Like posts and photos
- See the same News Feed as the Facebook website
- Visit links in a built-in web browser
- See all of your friends friends and Pages
- See mutual friends
- Easily search for people and Pages
- Make friend requests
- Become a fan of Pages
- Quickly call or text your friends
- Create shortcuts to your favorite friends and Pages
- Friends sorted by first or last name according to your settings
- Chat friends sorted alphabetically

So, I’m sure you all heard about how Apple kicked GV out of the appstore, right? Well, you know the hacking community is always ready to get back at apple and throw their limitations and restrictions back in their face. Of course, GV would be released in the Cydia store….FOR FREE!!! In no means am I taking responsibility for finding this app. It was news to me while browsing around. If you want more info on this app in the cydia store or just want to learn more about google voice, go on over to modmyi and check out the article. Now..if only I could get an invitation (babygurlkc2007@aim.com)..hmm. Anyone?

CAUTION: It is in BETA

–KC

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If you’re anything like me, you absolutely HATE how slow edge can be when you aren’t in a 3g cover area or near a wifi hotspot. Sometimes, even 3g can be really slow when you’re trying to do something in a hurry, for example, putting in a swagcode with a 2 minute time limit.

Maybe you would just like to use certain apps that are wifi restricted in other areas such as fring,skype, or other VOIP providers. Maybe you want to be able to watch youtube videos in high quality like you do on wifi. Well now you can!

3g unrestrictor allows you to use apps over 3g/edge/GRPS as if you’re on WIFI. It basically “tricks” your iphone into thinking you’re on WIFI and allows you to use these applications with no problem.

The app is available in Cydia for $2 and can be used on any generation iphone (iphone,3g,and 3gs).

So, if you’re tired of being restricted to not being able to use certain apps on 3g, go and check out 3g Unrestricted. Come back and comment and let us know what you guys think!

For inside news on my latest reviews and videos, follow me on twitter:babygurlkc2007

The launch of Apple’s 3.0 firmware for the iphone has inticed developers to add and begin working on great new apps for the iphone. With just a few streaming apps in the appstore, Joost and CBS, it seems as if Apple may begin allowing applications to stream movies and television shows.

So, who’s next? Hopefully Hulu! If you haven’t heard of Hulu then you’re not from this planet! With the wide variety of shows they offer and pretty funny commercials to promote the website, it’s hard to have missed out on Hulu.

The website offers streaming of television shows, movies, and trailers. It had been rumored about a year ago that they were working on an application for the iphone but Hulu denied it.  This year, it looks like this may be the case though.

OS 3.0 allows developers to add streaming into their apps so Hulu will  be able to stream within the app and not force users to watch from safari.

There has been no definite release date of this app but when it is finally released, I will be one of the first people to download it. There has also been no word on the price of it but since the website allows for free streaming I’m guessing that the app will also be free and will be paid by advertisements within the stream.

–KC

twitter: babygurlkc2007

Have you ever been shopping and wondered if you can find that same product cheaper somewhere else? Luckily for you, you have a jailbroken iphone!

A new cydia app has been released called RedLaser that allows your iphone to read barcodes. After scanning the bar code with your phone’s camera, it then searches amazon and google for a list of stores that carry that product so that you may compare prices.

Don’t worry first generation iphone users. This works for all 3 phones (iphone, 3g, and 3gs!).

The developer for this app has made it really easy. No need to push any buttons to search or scan or anything. Simply hold the camera still  over the middle of the barcode and let it do it’s thing.

How much does this app cost? Well…NOTHING! This app is absolutely free in the cydia store so go and check it out!

Below is some screen shots that I took after testing the app out.  If any of you are wondering why I used A&D ointment, it’s not because I have a diaper rash lol. I recently got a tattoo and it was the closest thing to me with a barcode so no jokes lol.

Click here to watch video of me using RedLaser

–KC

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So, this morning I planned on giving a great detailed article over how to change system strings with pictures and everything but unfortunately, my iphone froze and I’m in the process of completely rebooting.  However, I can still take you through the steps just without pictures. Sorry guys! This is the EASY WAY WITHOUT A COMPUTER!!!!

The system strings are the “Slide to Unlock” , “Slide to Cancel”, “Slide to do whatever else.” With the help of iFile (click to see info) and a Cydia app, you can now change the strings to say whatever you want i.e. “Welcome KC!”

Things you will need:

Cydia, iFile, Slide to Unlock Killer, Winterboard

1. First what you want to do is go into cydia and install iFile.
2. After installing that, add new source (http://cydia.touch-mania.com)
3. Then search for “Slide to Unlock Killer” and install that
4. Next, go back to your homescreen and click on iFile. Go into settings and turn on Hidden Files. Next to the very beginning of the folders and follow this: Var/Stash/Themes/EntriegelKiller
5. Once you’ve done this, choose your language (Most of you will click on “En”) Follow this after EntriegelKiller: Folders/Springboard/En.lproj/Springboard Strings
6. Once the page with text shows up this is where you will change your strings. You can kind of read through them to understand which ones are which. I do remember that the second one about user_lock or something is the “Slide to Unlock”
7. To edit these, click on edit in the top left and put your cursor in between the ” ” to the right of the strings you want to change.
8. After typing your text, delelte any spaces between the ” ” i.e “Welcome KC!       “<<<–you would make it look like “Welcome KC!”
9. After you’ve changed all the strings that you want, click save.
10. Go into winterboard and turn on Entriegel Killer and let it refresh and now your system strings should be changed.

Any questions or comments, leave in the comments section!

–KC

These features are all off of the Beta v.2 from firmware 3.1 and are not promised to be in the final 3.1 fw.

Faster boot up time and various speed improvements

Provides vibration feedback when home screen icons jiggle to indicate they’re ready to be moved or rearranged.

Trimming video clips on the iPhone 3GS now offers the ability to save the edited version as a copy rather than simply overwriting the original file

A few reports of MMS being activated,but it seems to stall before actually being sent out over AT&T’s network

Safari now has a toggle for “Fraud Protection” under its Settings pane

On iPod Touch 2G the Voice Memos app now successfully records audio if you plug your microphone after you have started the application

Voice Control over Bluetooth is now available, allowing users to Initiate calls and control music playback via Bluetooth headsets (however, voice control while plugged in to car audio systems no longer works)

iTunes Store icons rearrange themselves back to default after opening and closing the app

New accessibility options including VoiceOver and high contrast mode can be toggled with three clicks on the home button, as well as new video saving and editing buttons.

Source: Wikipedia

If you’re like me, you need something to do for those long or short in-between times. Whether you’re waiting in between classes (or in class), bored at the airport, or just passing time you will find that the time passes quickly while playing Doom Resurrection. If you’re just looking for a cool, fun new game to play on your iphone or ipod touch then you will definately love this game!

Doom is a one-person shooter game based off the old video game. As an army soldier, you’re exploring mars with oter soldiers, doctors, and scientists until an epidemic breaks out and kills some while turning others into flesh-eating, blood-sucking zombies. Sounds cool, right? Your goal is basically to get out alive without being attacked and turned into a zombie.

One cool feature of this game is that it gives you the option to save and quit to come back later and resume at the spot you stopped. So don’t worry about losing countless hours of winning if you need to pause for awhile. It also allows the player to calibrate the aim target so that your aiming will be on target no matter what angle you are holding your phone or ipod.

Doom Resurrection will run you $9.99 in the appstore or free if you have installous. Check the game out and leave a comment letting us know what you think about it or how far you have gotten.

–KC