• Nuance Voice Technology Baked into iOS 5

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    In the days leading up to WWDC 2011, Nuance integration got enough speculations for a possible presence in Apples iOS 5. Now Developer and Hacker Chronic seems to have got his hands on iOS 5 build with internal settings — hidden from public, as he tweeted a series of screenshots for what might be settings for testing and troubleshooting. Some of these screenshots show what looks like Nuance voice recognition baked into the iOS.

    The screenshots show some options like “mic on space key”, “auto-record input” and “Nuance dictation”, which seem to suggest Apple has been testing ways to integrate additional buttons in the default iPhone keyboard to let users speak and have text transcribed on screen.

    Although these settings look interesting, no Nuance announcement in WWDC and everything may be unveiled in fall with iPhone 5 keynote, though.

  • iOS 5 Tethered Jailbreak Using Redsn0w 0.9.8 Guide

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    Redsn0w updated to bring tethered jailbreak for iOS 5 on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 4G, iPod touch 3G and iPad. No Jailbreak for iPad 2 yet.

    A step by step guide on how to jailbreak iOS 5 beta tethered using Redsn0w 0.9.8 (Mac & Win)

    Notes:

    1. If you rely on ultrasn0w unlock don’t use Redsn0w and don’t try iOS 5 at all.
    2. You must have a developer account with Apple or you have your UDID registered by a developer account. More details here.

    Step 1: Download iOS 5 for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch (download links at the end).

    Step 2: Restore to iOS 5 in case you haven’t yet using the IPSW file you just downloaded via iTunes 10.5 Beta.

    Step 3: Start Redsn0w and point it to the official iOS 5 firmware file.

    Step 4: Now select “Install Cydia” and click “Next”. Optionally (if available), you can also select any other option you like.

    Step 5: Now make sure your device is both OFF and PLUGGED IN to the computer before you click “Next”.

    Now you will be guided on how to enter DFU mode. Quickly hold “Power” button and then while holding the “Power” button, you will now have to hold “Home” button too. Now after few seconds release “Power” button but keep holding “Home” button until installation begins.

    Step 6: Wait until you get tethered iOS 5 jailbroken in few minutes.

    Furthermore, iSpazio reports a first list of compatible and not working tweaks on iOS 5 beta 1:

    Working

    • iFile
    • CyDelete
    • OpenSSH
    • iSHSHit

    Not Working

    • MobileSubstrate
    • Springtomize
    • PhotoMail
    • ActionMenu
    • Celeste
    • BiteSMS
    • WinterBoard

  • iOS 5 Beta Hints At Two New Models Of iPad and iPhone

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    TUAW reports, while digging into iOS 5 beta seeded to developers yesterday, references to two new, unreleased iPad models “iPad3,1″ and “iPad3,2″ discovered. Current iPad 2 models indicated in iOS as iPad2,1 (WiFi), iPad2,2 (GSM) and iPad2,3 (CDMA), the discovery leaves us with a speculation that next iPad iteration getting two models, iPad3,1 for WiFi model, and iPad3,2 being the one with dual GSM/CDMA chip.

    A discovery of iPhone4,1 and iPhone4,2 models were also noted in the beta. However, there’s no mention of iPod touch 5th generation in the current iOS 5 beta, leading to speculation that a new iPhone could be announced this Fall along with iOS 5 and iCloud launch, but not a new iPod touch.

    Interestingly, there are no mentions of a new iPod touch. If there really is no iPod touch 5 ready to launch in September (the typical iPod refresh time), sources believe it could be because Apple is reserving the spotlight for another member of its iOS family, namely the iPhone 5.

    Model identifiers are usually a good indication of new products to come in the next months, the following beta releases could bring more model identifiers in the future.

  • How To Install iOS 5 Beta Without Developer Account and Bypass Activation Screen

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    If you are not a developer or your device is not registered with any developer account and you aggressively want to test the new iOS 5 beta here is the solution to bypass the activation process. Everyone can do it following these extremely simple instructions:

    The method exploits a security flaw in the activation screen, apparently related to the Voice Over system. Here’s how to do it.

    Warning: While this operation should be simple, we are not responsible for what you do to your iPhone. Proceed at your own risk.

    Notes:

    Download and install iOS 5

    1. Download the iOS 5 IPSW file from here.
    2. Update your iPhone using iTunes. To do this, connect your iPhone to your computer, click on the Check for Update button with the Option (Mac) or Shift (PC) key pressed. Select the iOS 5 IPSW file from the place you downloaded it to.
    3. Wait until it upgrades. A new activation screen will appear.

    Activate iOS 5

    1. Triple click the home button. This will activate the Voice Over.
    2. Triple click the home button and Emergency Call will appear.
    3. Click on Emergency Call and, while it’s switching, swipe with your three fingers down.
    4. The Notification Center will appear!
    5. Click on the Weather widget. The Weather app will load.
    6. Click on the home button to exit to the iPhone’s springboard.

    That’s it. Your iPhone is activated and fully operative.
    [via Gizmodo]