iTunes sports a feature that allows users to downgrade their software, so if you wind up with an iPhone running software that hasn’t had a jailbreak written for it yet, you can usually downgrade to the latest breakable version. The instructions here have been tested with iTunes up to version… Continue reading
It depends largely on what version of the software you are running. There is a lag time of a few weeks between new iPhone software releases and public hacks to jailbreak them. Small changes are generally introduced in new versions to make breaking into it a little bit harder each… Continue reading
An immersive application offers a full-screen, visually rich environment that’s focused on the content and the user’s experience with that content. People often use immersive applications to have fun, whether playing a game, viewing media-rich content, or performing a simple task. It’s easy to see how games fit this style… Continue reading
A utility application performs a simple task that requires a minimum of user input. People open a utility application to see a quick summary of information or to perform a simple task on a limited number of objects. The Weather application is a good example of a utility application because… Continue reading
A productivity application enables tasks that are based on the organization and manipulation of detailed information. People use productivity applications to accomplish important tasks. Mail is a good example of a productivity application. Seriousness of purpose does not mean that productivity applications should attempt to appear serious by providing a… Continue reading
An mobile device is not a desktop or laptop computer, and a mobile application is not the same as a desktop application. Although these seem merely common-sense statements, it is nonetheless paramount to keep them in mind as you embark on developing software for these devices. Designing software for mobile… Continue reading
This post focuses on building a successful mobile web apps. In this post we will examine the defining characteristics of a modern mobile web app. These characteristics are born of best practices and provide a useful framework upon which you may plan and design the features of your own app…. Continue reading