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  • 4th gen iPad gets the iFixit treatment

    Alongside the iPad Mini, Apple also announced the new 4th gen iPad. The refresh of the iPad 3 gets updates in a few key aspects. It’s got the new Lightning Connector so it’s future proof, and the old A5X chip is now replaced by the all new A6X which offers twice the performance. All for the same price. Though externally the 4th gen iPad is the same as iPad 3 (except the connector), let’s check out whether anything has changed internally with the iFixit teardown.

    ifixit2 4th gen iPad gets the iFixit treatment

    Design wise Apple has not changed anything internally. That is not surprising considering it’s a minor refresh and not a full upgrade. This particular version of the 4th gen iPad has a LG made display. We’re not sure if Samsung is still a supplier but considering the sour relations, we won’t hold our breath on that one. The other change is obviously the logic board which now has an A6X chip on it. The front facing camera also gets a boost to Facetime HD from the previous 0.3MP unit. And there’s the new Lightning Connector.

    Repairability as expected gets a rather poor 2 out of 10 which means you’ll be replacing your shiny new tablet if anything goes wrong.

  • Jailbreak iOS 6.0.1 tethered on iPhone and iPod using Redsn0w

    Jailbreak iOS 6.0.1 using this easy guide. Apple update the iOS software to 6.0.1 yesterday to fix some minor bugs. Unfortunately as it has always been, with each new version of iOS, the jailbreak process has to be redone every time.

    Fortunately iOS 6.0.1 can now be jailbroken. Unfortunately it is currently only for iDevices that run the A4 or lower chipset. That means iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, new iPod Touch and iPad are out ( any device with A5, A5X, A6 or A6X). Furthermore this jailbreak is tethered which means every time you reboot your device you’ll need to connect it to your PC or Mac.

    jailbreak1 Jailbreak iOS 6.0.1 tethered on iPhone and iPod using Redsn0w

    Follow the steps below to Jailbreak iOS 6.0.1.

    Step 1- Update your device to iOS 6.0.1

    Step 2- Download iOS 6.0 from the links below:

    Step 3- Download Redsn0w for Mac or Windows

    Step 4- Open Redsn0w and click on Extras –> Select IPSW. Select the firmware you downloaded in step 2. After it has been identified by Redsn0w click the back button to go back to the main screen

    Step 5- Click jailbreak and select Cydia. Follow the instructions to put your device into DFU mode. After the jailbreak is done click “Autoboot this device when it connects in DFU mode” which will put your device in tethered mode

    That’s it. After you’re done with step 5 your device will be jailbroken.

  • Apple updates its online apology to Samsung

    The ongoing legal battles of Apple and Samsung have interestingly enough managed to create a saga within a saga. That the recent UK court verdict. Apple was ordered to run online and newspaper ads stating that Samsung did not in fact infringe their devices. The devices in question are the Galaxy Tab series and the iPad. Apple complied with the verdict and did run an online apology. Unfortunately it didn’t go as plan. The apology was slammed by the UK court as being incorrect. Apple was ordered to rewrite a new one within 48 hours. And sure enough, the new apology is online.

    apology Apple updates its online apology to Samsung

    The new apology, as seen above is more to the point and direct. The original one at best a poor attempt which can best be described as being overly snarky. The new apology has been online for a day now and so far it hasn’t ruffled any feathers. Apple has also done its part in running the newspaper advert which has also so far not gathered unneeded attention. Let’s hope this is the last we hear of it and the chapter can be closed. Unfortunately though this was only the UK side of things, the war still rages on.

  • Battlefield 4 Details “Leaked” From EA China

    Apparently some new Battlefield 4 information has leaked from EA China and posted on a Chinese forum here. The details translated are below:

    • BattleField 4 has a 1 year development cycle and has a tentative launch date of oct 23rd 2013
    • It will be on the big 3 current gen systems as well as next gen platforms (only Sony and MS, as well as PC)
    • Commander role in MP will return with new tools and abilities
    • Voice commands
    • Battlelog will be tied to the game
    • Game will support video recording with internal replay system this might be in box or via dlc, thats unclear or if its universal platform inclusion
    • Currently there are three factions: USA, Russia, and China!!
    • Female characters (NPC’s) and the ability to play as them in MP
    • Next gen systems and PC will support 64-player MP however current gen console releases wont
    • Frostbite 2.0
    • Next gen console versions run @ approx 60fps, current gen @ 30fps, PC will have a 100fps
    • Exp system will again be present

    More details can be found in this NeoGAF thread. And lastly, take this information with a grain of salt, this is just a rumor for now.

  • Lightning Returns Is Using “Elements” From Final Fantasy Versus XIII

    FF Dream was able to get some information regarding Final Fantasy Versus XIII and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII from SquareEnix’s Julien Mercero.

    Talking about Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, Mercero stated that the game will borrow elements from Final Fantasy Versus XIII along with its predecessors Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy XIII-2. He also said that the development is progressing swiftly and that the game is currently going under focus testing so they know what people like and what they don’t. He also stated that Lightning Returns will be much different that its predecessors.

    Lightning Returns g Lightning Returns Is Using Elements From Final Fantasy Versus XIII

    About Final Fantasy Versus XIII he stated that the game is still in development. He talked about how ambitious the project was and when the game appears again fans of the series will be very much satisfied.

  • Square Enix Rep: “Something Different” For Agni’s Philosophy Coming Next Year

    Talking with FF Dream Square Enix worldwide technology director Julien Merceron teased new development for the Luminous Studio tech demo or Agni’s Philosophy as its more commonly known.

    So, around June of next year, there will indeed be something different around Agni’s Philosophy, which will be presented on, perhaps, different platforms than those which have been used before,

    By June I bet he’s talking about E3, I mean it debuted there right? When asked what platforms they have Agni’s Philosophy running on he replied: “I can tell you that it will not run only on PC!”. And I’m pretty sure that means next gen, after all the Luminous Engine is for Square’s next gen games.

    Agnis Philosophy tech demo 533x300 Square Enix Rep: Something Different For Agnis Philosophy Coming Next Year

    Also Sony and Microsoft are expected to reveal their next generation consoles by E3 so it’ll be the perfect time for Square to announce what they have in store.

    We’re still not sure if Square has turned Agni’s Philosophy into a full blown game but guess we’ll know more next year.

  • Bethesda May Have Finally Found A Fix For Skyrim’s PS3 DLC Issues

    Bethesda Game Studios, developers of popular games like Fallout 3 and Elder Scroll Games like Skyrim and Oblivion have tweeted out some pretty big news:

    This could very well mean that Bethesda have finally found a solution for the now pretty popular PS3 DLC issue Skyrim is having. If you haven’t been keeping an eye on Skyrim news, the PS3 version of Skyrim has been riddled with bugs and glitches, well like any other Bethesda game. But the problems this time around are so severe it has stopped any form of DLC to come to the PS3.

    skyrimdragoborn 512x320 Bethesda May Have Finally Found A Fix For Skyrims PS3 DLC Issues

    So far the Xbox 360 and PC have received two DLC packs namely Dawnguard and Hearthfire with third one called Dragonborn being announced recently

    Lets hope this is what we think it is.

  • Former Square President Calls Square Enix Merger a “Complete Failure”

    Former Square president and then Square Enix director Hisashi Suzuki called the Square and Enix merge “complete failure” on Twitter. This comes in days after Square posted losses in their latest earnings, kicking the company while its down.

    He explained that the company’s stock value was higher before the merge and “The merger was a complete failure. There’s no vision for the future.”.

    square enix cloud strife 570x265 Former Square President Calls Square Enix Merger a “Complete Failure”

    Suzuki is currently serving as a Director over at Square Enix. He was president at Square during 2000-2002 and director at Square Enix 2003-2005.

    What do you think of Suzuki’s comments? Do you agree with them? Let us know in the comments below.

  • New GTA V Screenshot Outed

    A brand new screenshot for GTA V showing off a man on a lifeguard speedboat has popped up on Shortlist teasing their giveaway of a “very special” GTA V collector’s item. The item is or should we say items are “a set of five photo viewers, each sporting the logo of in-game brand Fly US and containing a different brand new, never-before-seen screenshot from GTA 5.” The screenshot is below:

    GTAV Screenshot 570x304 New GTA V Screenshot Outed

    The long awaited GameInformer reveal for GTA V is almost here so stay tuned to TechDeville. GTA V is set to release on the PS3 and Xbox 360 sometime in Spring 2013.

  • iOS 6.1 to bring Movie ticket purchasing via Siri

    Apple is currently working hard to get iOS 6.1 out as soon as they can. Since the beta was only recently released not a lot is known about iOS 6.1. We do know that maps will play a big part in this update. Apple fix, or try to fix whatever issues that have plagued the maps app. Now another cool new feature in iOS 6.1 has leaked. It’s the ability to buy movie tickets.

    siri iOS 6.1 to bring Movie ticket purchasing via Siri

    The picture above shows how it will be done. Movie tickets buying will take place through Siri. Some of the commands for that are shown above. When a user asks for a particular movie, Siri will show the showtimes and theatre information depending on your location. They can then click the buy tickets button. Ticket buying will take place via Fandango, which is one of the most popular online tickets purchasing services in USA.

    ticket iOS 6.1 to bring Movie ticket purchasing via Siri

    The feature will initially only be available for users in USA. It’s not compatible with all theatres. The compatible theatres will have a relative icon in front of it. Ticket purchasing is hopefully one of many new features to come in iOS 6.1.

    This update is very important from Apple’s point of view and where they stand against Android. If you want, iOS 6.1 is also available for download.