Alex Heath

Check Out iDownloadBlog in Cydia’s Help Section

This is a proud moment for the iDB team. Our ultimate guide to jailbreaking has been added as a featured resource in the new Cydia "Upgrade and Jailbreaking Help" section.

We told you yesterday about some changes that saurik and team made in Cydia, including a new Featured section for noteworthy jailbreak tweaks and apps. A new help section aims to answer your questions about jailbreaking, and you'll find iDB proudly displayed as a resource at your disposal.

Apple Approving iOS 5 Compatibility Updates in the App Store Ahead of iOS 5 Public Launch

Apple started initially approving app compatibility updates for iOS 5 back in August. With iOS 5 set for a public release next week at the earliest, Apple is continuing to approve more iOS 5 compatibility updates for popular apps in the App Store.

Microsoft's Photosynth application received an update today that brings iOS 5 compatibility. What app will be next to receive a compatibility update for Apple's unreleased software?

Apple Puts Another Nail in the iPod Classic’s Coffin

Apple quietly removed its click wheel games category from the iTunes App Store this morning. Multiple sources have already said that Apple is getting ready to kill the iPod Classic and the iPod Shuffle, so this move doesn't come as a surprise.

With the Classic on its deathbed, it's obvious that the age of the click wheel is nearing an end. We'll miss you, little click wheel.

Next iPhone Rumored to Have 64GB Storage Option

Adding more fuel to the fire, rumor ninja Mark Gurman of 9to5Mac reports that Apple's next iPhone will come in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities. This isn't the first time we've heard about a 64GB flavor of the iPhone 5, although there's reason to believe that Apple's focus on cloud storage with iCloud refutes such a claim.

With rumors of the iPhone 4S combating the idea of completely redesigned iPhone, Apple could choose to offer a cheaper iPhone with only 8GB of onboard storage. If iCloud is the future, how does more physical storage play into Apple's vision?

AT&T Already Throttling Data Speeds

As noted by Reddit user skelatwork, AT&T has already begun throttling data speeds for its wireless customers. We told you months ago that AT&T was going to implement data throttling this October, and it seems that the first messages have already been sent.

AT&T is only throttling the top 5% of data customers, but what qualifies for reaching such a threshold has still not been clarified.

Get Your Questions Answered with Quora for iPhone

The popular question-and-answer service known as Quora has launched an official app for the iPhone. Quora is a community-based resource for thoughtful and insightful answers on a range of topics.

Participants create a vibrant community of info on categories like technology, science, sports, media and health. Quora's official iPhone app lets you do everything you can do on the website, including answer questions and explore topics.

iPhone 4S Magically Appears in Apple’s Database

It looks like the next iPhone could very well be called the iPhone 4S, according to a finding in Apple's internal inventory database. 9to5Mac reports that a 8GB iPhone 4 and the infamous 'N94' iPhone 4S have both been added to Apple's inventory system.

Besides the two iPhone models, findings also indicate that the three iPod touch capacities will be seeing international price drops. The N94 iPhone is assumedly the flagship device that Apple will unveil on Tuesday...

Dragon Go! Voice Dictation App Gets More Intelligent with Added Services

Nuance has updated its Dragon Go! app in the App Store with a host of new features to enhance the voice dictation experience. In case you missed our original review, Dragon Go! allows you to speak commands like "Find movie tickets for tonight" and get results.

Dragon Go! was already pretty smart, but this recent update just made it way smarter. Nuance has added support for services like Spotify, Netflix and Wolfram|Alpha...

Twitter Can’t Wait for iOS 5 Public Release

The folks at Twitter are just as excited for iOS 5 as we are, with Apple set to unveil the final version of the software to the public alongside a new iPhone on Tuesday.

In iOS 5, Twitter has been integrated at a system level into the OS to give users the ability to share statuses and photos with friends on the popular social network. In a recent interview, Twitter talked about how it expects huge growth and increased popularity from its iOS 5 integration...

Amazon Announces the Kindle Fire Tablet for People that Don’t Have an iPad

Today Amazon unveiled the 'Kindle Fire' tablet and the e-ink 'Kindle Touch' reader. Priced at $199, the Kindle Fire is a full-featured tablet running Android under the hood with an interface that is totally Amazon's.

The Kindle Fire will closely integrate with Amazon's web services to offer eBooks, music and movies on the device's seven-inch touch display.

Say Goodbye to the iPod Classic and iPod Shuffle

If you've been planning on buying an iPod Classic or iPod Shuffle, now would be a good time to do so.

Last night, TUAW corroborated an earlier report from 9to5Mac that Apple is looking to discontinue the iPod Classic and iPod Shuffle. The "product transition" that Apple hinted at during its last earnings call is apparently within the iPod product line. TUAW's source has said that Apple will axe the two iPods this year, presumably at Tuesday's event...

T-Mobile: We’re Sorry We Don’t Have the iPhone

T-Mobile is sad that it doesn't have the iPhone. With Sprint rumored to get the iPhone 5 next month, T-Mobile will be the only main carrier left out in the cold.

T-Mobile Chief Marketing Office Cole Brodman has issued an open letter to all T-Mobile customers about the iPhone. Brodman makes it clear that T-Mobile values its customers and wants the iPhone on its network...