Tethered Jailbreak For Non-A5 Devices On iOS 5.1 Released By iPhone Dev-Team, Download Now [RedSn0w 0.9.10b6]

Apple released iOS 5.1 midst the new iPad launch yesterday, to which there was no jailbreak available. However, that has all changed now, as the iPhone Dev-Team have releasedRedSn0w 0.9.10b6 to jailbreak iOS 5.1. There’s one small problem though, this is a tethered jailbreak, which means that you will have to connect your iOS device to your computer every time you want to reboot.

The iOS 5.1 tethered jailbreak is only for non-A5 devices, which means that it will only work with theiPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G and iPad 1. The iPad 2, the new iPad and the iPhone 4S are not supported. Also, if you want to preserve your baseband for unlock, then you should create a custom iOS 5.1 ipsw firmware and then get on with the jailbreak. Read more below:

Update #1:  First, please read and re-read the above warnings!  With all of that in mind, we realize that some of you non-A5 jailbreakers are itching to get to 5.1, even though there seems to be no compelling new feature there. Because of geohot’s limera1n exploit, those with devices earlier than the iPad2 can test the 5.1 jailbreak waters if they really want to, using redsn0w 0.9.10b6.  Here’s what you need to know:

• This is a *tethered* 5.1 jailbreak for non-A5 devices.  You’ll need to use redsn0w to “Just Boot” your device every time it power cycles, otherwise jailbreak apps won’t work (neither will Safari).
• If you use ultrasn0w for your carrier unlock, be sure to use a custom IPSW to get to 5.1 first!  Don’t ever restore to a stock Apple IPSW!  Use redsn0w’s “Custom IPSW” button to create a NO_BB_* version of the 5.1 IPSW and restore to that instead of the stock one.  (That option is available only to 3GS and iPhone4-GSM owners.)  ultrasn0w itself will be updated for 5.1 in the next few days (same baseband support, not 5.1’s baseband).
• If you’re lucky enough to have an old-bootrom 3GS, this jailbreak is actually untethered (redsn0w will figure that part out automatically).
• While we were at it, we added @pod2g’s steaks4uce exploit to support MC models of the iPod touch 2G (whose last firmware was 4.2.1).  So now redsn0w will auto-detect and jailbreak both MB and MC versions of that older device.
• iBooks won’t work until a future update of redsn0w

If you are interested in downloading RedSn0w 0.9.10b6 you can download it from the iJailbreak Downloads Section. Additionally you can use one of the download links below:

Download RedSn0w 0.9.10b6 for Mac OS X

Download RedSn0w 0.9.10b6 for Windows

Have you jailbroken your iOS device running on iOS 5.1 yet? Tell us how you like the latest version of iOS 5.

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Telenor to Launch App and Game Store

The desire of having different applications on one’s handheld phone-set has further increased after the advent of Smart phones. To cater to such demand of users, telecom service providers have been observed rapidly increasing the availability of different applications.

Mobile apps have been used to a larger scale in developed countries, particularly in Europe and North America. One’s use of apps may have a multitude of purposes i.e. playing games, get traveling directions, news, books and weather news etc. Mobile apps are easy to download and can be used anytime anywhere. Some of companies also provide free apps or trial versions which can also be fun.

Due to growing interest in computer games provision of gaming apps and suitable platform is also, now a days, a parameter of market competition among cellular companies. Apple’s iPhone and iPad have revolutionized such customer centric industry. Smartphones claim to have everything a user demands. However, it needs a super fast internet within easy access of each and everybody.

After Mobilink’s Jazz Banana another initiative about developing app store has been taken by Telenor, Pakistan. Just yesterday, Telenor joined hands with 24MAS for application and games store. The agreement signing ceremony was held at Stockholm and the core-services for store will be provided by 24MAS, a European-based international mobile advertising and application development company.

On the occasion Telenor’s Chief Marketing Officer Mr. Aamir Ibrahim said that the provision of games and app store will satisfy thousands of customers who are longing for it. He further added that it is first time for Telenor Pakistan to start a game and app store and 24MAS has got both quality and innovation.

The representatives of 24MAS shed light on their achievements in emerging markets and marked the agreement an ideal partnership to succeed in a nascent Smartphone market.

This agreement marks the start of a new chapter for Smartphone market. According to experts, Smartphone seem to witness considerable growth in the region.

App and Game portal will be launched under Telenor’s djuice brand and will be platform independent, meaning that apps and games from all operating systems are likely to be hosted on store. We are expecting more information from Telenor Pakistan on this to keep you updated.

It merits mentioning here that Djuice announced an app competition for students and developers in Pakistan, in a bid to promote local app development.

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Warid Launches Call and SMS Block Service

Warid has upgraded its Call Block service by enhancing it to further allow the customers to be able to block unwanted calls and text messages.

Warid customers can now block all the unwanted calls and SMS with “Warid Call & SMS Block 9211” service and get control over calls & SMS they wish to restrict.

With “Warid Call & SMS Block 9211” service‚ customers can block unlimited on-net, off-net and international numbers.

Additionally, Warid customers can play announcement of their choice or even custom made announcements to blocked callers. For instance, if a blocked caller calls your number, a custom announcement, such as “please dobara call mat karain” can be played. Keep reading to know further on the service.

On a related note, we are told that Telenor is also planning to launch a similar kind of service with all the features that Warid is currently offering.

Key Features:
You can create a block list for the obnoxious caller(s) that will be maintained at our end which may contain unlimited on-net, off-net and international number(s).
Once subscribed to the service the obnoxious caller(s) will be assigned a default announcement.
You can also choose from a wide range of pre-recorded announcements against a specific caller(s).
Express yourself in your own style as Warid also provides you with the option of assigning self recorded announcements (subject to approval) against the obnoxious caller’s number(s).
You can also subscribe to the SMS notification service through which you have an option to be alerted whenever the obnoxious caller tries to call you.
The service is available for both postpaid and prepaid subscribers

How to register:
The registration for “Warid Call & SMS Block 9211” service can be done by dialing 9211 or via SMS. The details for the same are provided below:
Dial IVR 9211 and follow the instructions to subscribe the service
OR Type “ Sub ” in the SMS option and send it to 9211

Charges:
Monthly subscription charges of Rs. 19+Tax shall be applicable for both prepaid and postpaid users.
Charges of Rs. 2+tax/minute/SMS shall be applicable, for calling/messaging to 9211.

Block List:

With “Warid Call & SMS Block 9211” service you can maintain a block list to restrict unwanted calls & SMS. A block list contains all the numbers that you have blocked and do not wish to receive calls from. The procedure for creating and maintaining the block list is as follows:

Adding a number to the block list:
In order to add a number to your block list; send “block”<0321xxxxxxx> in a SMS to 420.
Charges of Rs. 2+tax per SMS shall be applicable.

Removing a number from the block list:
In order to remove a number from your block list; send “unblock”<0321xxxxxxx> in a SMS to 420.
Charges of Rs. 2+tax per SMS shall be applicable.

Removing all numbers from the block list:
In order to delete all the numbers added from the block list send “delete all” in a SMS to 420.
Charges of Rs. 2+tax per SMS shall be applicable.

Retrieving all numbers added to the block list:
To retrieve the numbers added to your block list send “List” in a SMS to 420. The character limit for an SMS is 160 characters.
Charges of Rs. 2+tax per SMS shall be applicable.

Adding latest caller’s number to the block list:
You can also add the latest caller’s number to the block list, type “Last” and send it as an SMS to 420. The system shall automatically detect the number from which you received the last call and add it to your block list.
Charges of Rs. 2+tax per SMS shall be applicable.

Default Announcement:

Once you have subscribed to the service a default announcement against the obnoxious caller(s) in the block list shall be assigned.

“Muaziz customer aapka matlooba number ka sarif aap say baat karnay ka khwahishmand nahi”

Setting up an announcement of your choice:

If you wish to change the default announcement, you can select an announcement of your own choice from our wide range of amusing pre-recorded announcements. Simply dial 9211 from your mobile phone. Charges of Rs. 2+Tax per minute shall be applicable.

Or you can choose an announcement via SMS type ann<space> <announcement code>space<mobile number on which you wish to assign the announcement> in your SMS & send it to 421. E.g Ann <space><ann code> <space><0321xxxxxx>

The list of prerecorded announcements in English and Urdu are available on this link:http://www.waridtel.com/consumer/product/call_block_9211/index.php

Self Recorded Announcements via IVR:

You can also record announcements (15 seconds long) in your own voice by dialing 9211 from your Warid number and following the instructions. The announcement(s) shall be subject to approval.

Charges of Rs. 2+Tax per minute shall be applicable.

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Telenor Poora Pakistan Offer: Free Unlimited Calls

Telenor has gone aggressive to beat LBC offers by other operators; for one month at least. For the first time, Telenor has offered network wide unlimited free calls.

Till February 10th 2012, Telenor is offering its customers to make free unlimited calls to all on-net numbers in Pakistan.

Telenor 24 Hours Package holders can make unlimited free calls (excluding 6 PM – 9PM) to any Telenor number at a flat daily charges of Rs. 7 plus tax.

Tariff Details:

Subscription price: Rs. 7 plus tax per day
Free call Time band: 9 PM to next day 6 PM (21 hours)
Call on-net numbers absolutely free between 9 PM to next day 6 PM (21 hours)
Other network: Rs. 0.80 per 30 seconds
Telenor to Telenor (6PM to 9PM): Rs. 0.80 per 30 seconds
SMS: Rs. 1 per SMS
MMS: Rs. 5 per MMS
Subscription and Validity:

Dial *345*000# USSD to subscribe
Subscription price: Rs.7+tax (Rs. 8.37 inclusive of tax)
Offer is for Talkshawk 24 Hrs Subscribers Only
Validity: Customers can make Free Calls on day of subscription – till 12am (offer not valid between 6pm-9pm).
TIP: Best time to subscribe to this offer is at 12:15 AM.

Terms and conditions

Free Calls offer is available till 10th February 2012 only
Offer mechanics and price are subject to change at any time
Talkshawk reserves the right to withdraw the offer at any time

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Wateen Announces new WiMAX Packages

Wateen has announced it’s new WiMAX packages – there are three in total actually to choose from. Along with WiMAX broadband there are telephony services as well, details are given below:

Note:

For new users first time subscription charges are Rs. 1,499
Unlimited packages of 1 and 2 Mbps speeds are capped at 100 GB (Re-confirmed)
The fair usage policy applies to all consumer unlimited packages.
The unlimited packages for consumers are not meant for commercial use and/or reselling as per instructions of the PTA.
Consumer Internet packages unless specified otherwise, do not commit/guarantee bandwidth as per standard practice across all Internet Service Providers worldwide.
Excess usage above the assigned limit would be charged at Rs. 100 per GB.
Rs. 99 will be charged in extra for CPE rental
Other than USB dongle, you can’t buy any package without telephony services.
So let’s suppose if you go with 1 MB unlimited package, your charges will be:

Rs. 1,399: base package charges
Rs. 99: CPE Rental
Rs. 118: Telephone line rent of Rs. 90 + GST
Total: Rs. 1605
Please visit Wateen franchise, or call helpline to know more.

All packages come with Night unlimited option, i.e. pay 50 percent line rent to get true unlimited downloads between 1 AM to 11 AM

All telephony charges are exclusive of taxes.
There are 1,000 free Wateen to Wateen minutes every month.
Telephony services can be withdrawn anytime, if not required.

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wi-tribe Offers Double Volume for Free in November

To retain it’s customers and attain new potential customers, wi-tribe has announced that it will double the data limit for each customer, for all the packages in November 2011.

Dubbed as Eidi for Eid-ul-Adha, wi-tribe will automatically double the limit for it’s customers on November 1st, 2011, so you don’t need to do a thing.

This increase in volume is for month of November only and hence data volumes will revert back to their actual rate on December 1st 2011.

Note:

This offer is valid for all new and existing customers
This offer is valid for all packages
Volume will be doubled on 1st Nov, 2011
Your monthly volumes will convert back to the subscribed package on 1st Dec. 2011
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Jazz launches Eidi Offer

Mobilink Jazz is offering Eidi to its subscribers, with ‘reconnect and recharge’ offer that promises free minutes for all Jazz customers who have not used their SIM since the first (1st) of October 2011.

Offer Details:

Each eligible customer who subscribes to this offer will receive 50 free Mobilink minutes every day for ten (10) days after Eid i.e. from November 11 to November 20.

How to Avail Offer:

To avail this offer, customers can simply start to reuse their Jazz SIMs before 8 November and send a blank SMS to 452.

One-time SMS charges to 452 are Rs 10 plus tax

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