Apple iPhone 4s, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad mini and iPod Touch 5 jailbroken for life

iOS hacker iH8sn0w has discovered a way to untether jailbreak the iPhone 4s, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad mini and iPod Touch 5 which are powered by the Apple A5(X) processor for life. Details are relatively scarce at this moment regarding the exploit, although if it were ever released in the form of a jailbreak utility, those in ownership of either device would be able to enjoy an potentially indefinite, untethered jailbreak.

Get a FREE $100 Gift Card when you purchase an iPad mini from Best Buy

Best Buy is offering a pre-Black Friday deal where they will give a FREE $100 Best Buy Gift Card with the purchase of an Apple iPad mini. Keep in mind that this is the first generation mini and not the recently announced iPad mini with Retina. This offer is only valid for two days, so you had better grab it while it lasts.

Apple iOS 7.0.4 released for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Apple has just released the iOS 7.0.4 software update for compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices. The newest version of Apple's mobile operating system has faced its share of issues with users, and Apple has been working hard at fixing these issues which includes tethering issues and some security holes.

How to improve iOS 7 performance on iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPad 2 and iPad mini

Apple's iOS 7 may be the cream of the company, but those with older devices who have upgraded to the latest version of Apple's mobile platform, would have suddenly found themselves facing performance issues and lags. Some of these lags could be attributed to visual features like the blur effect, that even causes apps like messaging to feel slow and laggy.

So if you own an iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPad 2 or iPad mini you may like to try the following steps to improve your device performance (and even battery life) on iOS 7.

Google Nexus 7 (2013) vs. Apple iPad mini - Video Comparison

The new Google Nexus 7 is easily one of the best tablets in the market and threatens to take back some market share from the Apple iPad mini. Apple’s smaller tablet came into a market dominated by Android devices and still managed to win a strong userbase for itself. Now with far superior hardware, the 2013 Nexus 7 has no rivals and it will be much harder for someone to pick up the iPad mini over its newest competitor.

Which iOS 7.0 features will my device receive

Yesterday Apple announced iOS 7.0 at the WWDC 2013 keynote, with a new user interface and several new features and improvements. The first beta of iOS 7.0 is already out to developers but the final version is not expected to be released to the public until later this fall.

Apple iOS 7.0 will be available for the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPad mini and iPod Touch 5. However not all of the new features will be available across these handsets.

If you want to know which features your iOS device will receive with iOS 7.0 check out list of which features will be released to older iOS devices.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 vs. Apple iPad mini

Even though Samsung along with other manufacturers already had 7 inch tablets before Apple released the Apple iPad mini, Samsung decided to release a larger Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 which actually costs $70 more than Apple's premium tablet.

Which one is better? The Apple iPad mini or the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0? Watch the following video comparison to find out

Apple releases iOS 6.0.2 exclusively for the iPhone 5 and iPad mini

Apple has released an updated to iOS 6.0 which is exclusive to the Apple iPhone 5 and the Apple iPad mini. The iOS 6.0.2 update specifically targets a Wi-Fi bug and also promises to brings performance improvements and other bug fixes. It’s generally very rare to see Apple release an update targeted at just one or two iOS device.

If you own either an iPhone 5 or an iPad mini, you can download the update by heading over to Settings > General > Software Update where you can update your device OTA. You can also connect your device to iTunes in order to download the update.

Apple iPhone 5, iPad mini and iPad 4 coming to China in December

The newest lineup of Apple devices are now making their way to China. Today Apple released an official press statement detailing the release of the Apple iPhone 5, Apple iPad mini and the Apple iPad 4, which are set to arrive in China this December.

Apple iPad mini with LTE now available on AT&T, Sprint and Verizon in the U.S.

The Apple iPad mini with 4G LTE connectivity is now available for purchase in the U.S. through AT&T, Verizon and Sprint. Sprint was the first to have the tablet up for offer earlier today and was quickly followed by AT&T and Verizon. If you are planning to get your iPad mini on Verizon, you can only order the device online, and stocks are reportedly limited so hurry. AT&T has the tablet available both online and through their retail stores.

The iPad mini features features a 7.9 inch touch display, up to 64GB of internal storage, a 5 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls, optional 3G/4G connectivity and is powered by an Apple A5 dual-core processor. It runs iOS 6.0 and features Apple’s digital assistant Siri.

Apple iPad mini vs. Google Nexus 7 - Video Comparison

Amazon made the 7 inch tablet category popular when they introduced the Amazon Kindle Fire. This was followed by the Google Nexus 7 which proved that the 7 inch tablet category could be both powerful and affordable. Recently Apple decided to join the 7 inch tablet market with the introduction of the Apple iPad mini which is an expensive device with last year’s hardware.

Yet Apple’s amazing hardware design threatens to make it a top pick in the 7 inch tablet category, and we are curious to see how the newest iPad compares against Google’s Nexus 7.

Apple iPad mini - Video review

The Apple iPad mini features a 7.9 inch touch display, up to 64GB of internal storage, a 5 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls, optional 3G/4G connectivity and is powered by an Apple A5 dual-core processor.

The device has a slightly overpriced base price of $330 which cant be justified based on its hardware, but Apple fans will learn to look past that in favor of its amazing build quality and superior battery life.

Apple iPad mini vs. Google Nexus 7 - Video Comparison

The  Amazon Kindle Fire and  Google Nexus 7 reinvented the 7 inch tablet market by making their devices extremely affordable. With the release of the Apple iPad mini, Apple is trying to prove to us that customers will be willing to spend extra money on their products based on its build quality and not on its internal hardware.

Do you agree with Apple's assumption? Watch the following video comparison and see how the two devices fair against each other.

Apple iPad mini - Review

The Apple iPad mini is one of the newest tablets from Apple and the first from the company to feature a smaller 7.9 inch display, compared to the 9.7 inch display we have grown accustomed to. The device features up to 64GB of internal storage, optional 4G LTE connectivity, a 5 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary camera for FaceTime video calls and is powered by a dual-core Apple A5 processor. Specifications Unboxing and Hands On You can read the detailed review of the Apple iPad mini below

Apple iPad mini sells out all available models in stock

Apple is generally successful with their product announcements, but when their unveiled the Apple iPad mini, we were skeptical of the device being successful. This doubt stemmed from the device specifications and price, which we didn’t feel was a fair bargain for the end user. Especially when the Google Nexus 7 and the Amazon Kindle Fire HD offered so much better hardware at a much lesser price.

However it looks like the iPad mini has proven us wrong and risen to be yet another successful entry in Apple’s device lineup, as all of the initial stock available for pre-order has been sold out.

Black iPad mini also in short supply? shipments delayed

It seams like the Apple iPad mini continues to be a success. Yesterday we reported that the initial stock of the 16GB white variant were sold out as Apple placed a two week delay on the model. At the time the black model seamed un-affected, but it turns out that the 16GB of the black variant has also been set a two-week shipment delay.

White iPad mini already in short supply, shipments delayed

We didn't quite expect the Apple iPad mini to be so successful, but it turns out it is. Pre-orders on the device kicked off today, and it seams the white variant is already in short supply. Apple has pushed back the shipping dates on the white model due to their inability to meet the high demands.

Five reasons not to buy the Apple iPad mini

Yesterday Apple unveiled a new smaller iPad – the Apple iPad mini. It features a 7.9 inch display, up to 64GB of storage, optional 4G LTE, a 5 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video, a secondary HD camera for FaceTime video calls and is powered by a dual-core Apple A5 processor. Its smaller lighter and  cheaper than the iPad, so you would think it would be the perfect tablet for someone looking to get a cheaper iPad.

Should you invest in the newest Apple product? We don’t think so, and here are five reasons why.

Apple iPad mini officially announced

Today Apple officially announced the Apple iPad Mini during today’s special event. The iPad mini is a smaller variant of the regular iPad making it easier to handle and carry compared to its larger counterpart. It features a 7.9 inch touch display, up to 64GB of internal storage, a 5 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls, optional 3G/4G connectivity and is powered by an Apple A5 dual-core processor.