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Globe Telecoms: Accepting Pre-registrations for the iPhone 4

Globe now accepts pre-registrations for iPhone 4. On Globe’s iPhone 4 microsite, they have a form there that you could fill out to let them know you are interested with the iPhone 4. I noticed in the form that they’re asking from what telecoms provider you are currently with and if you are a postpaid or a prepaid subscriber. They’re also asking if you’re a current iPhone 3G/3GS user.

It’s quite disappointing though that they do not have any information (on the website) on the pricing of the iPhone 4. There’s also no mention of a specific date when will the iPhone 4 be officially launched here in the Philippines.

Take note that Globe is not taking those form submissions as pre-orders. They just like to know how many are interested and how many subscribers from other networks that will probably change to Globe Telecoms. You will receive information from Globe when you can pre-order online.

If you’re currently a Globe Telecom subscriber, you need to get a micro-SIM. Or you can just have you existing cut from stores that offer that have micro-SIM cutters. Read more of the FAQs of iPhone 4 pre-registration in Globe’s microsite.

JailBreakMe 2.0: Jailbreak your iPhone and iPad

JailBreakMe 2.0 is a jailbreak available for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and iPad on iOS 4, iOS 4.0.1, and iPad iOS 3.21. Here’s the step-by-step procedure in jailbreaking your iPhone or iPad.

1. Sync your iPhone/iPad with iTunes.
2. On your iPhone, open Safari
3. Go to jailbreakme.com
4. Slide to Jailbreak.
5. Follow further instructions from JailBreakMe 2.0

Even if I would like to jailbreak my iPhone 3G now, I still would like to wait for the iOS 4.1 update because of the issue of iOS 4 slows down the iPhone 3G.

iOS4 slows down the iPhone 3G

Ever since I’ve installed iOS4, my iPhone 3G has been quite slow. And there are other users who are experiencing it. Some of them just downgraded their respective phones to iPhone version 3.1.3. Some users have reported that the Spotlight Search is the main suspect on why iPhone 3G users are experiencing this.

Apple will be investigating this problem as reported in WSJ.

I guess Apple will be releasing a software update to fix this issue. For the mean time, why don’t you try the solution posted in LifeHacker. First, you need to disable spotlight searches. Go to Settings > General > Home Button > Spotlight Search. Then, disable all the options there by clicking on each item.

One user said that a double-hard reset (in addition to disabling most of the options in the spotlight search) worked for him. In case you don’t know how to do a hard reset, just press the Home button and the Sleep/Wake button simultaneously. Wait until the Apple logo appears before you release the keys.

Jailbreaking your iPhone will void your warranty

Even if it was declared in the USA that jailbreaking the iPhone is legal, it will still void your warranty. If you think that the warranty of your iPhone is important to you, then avoid jailbreaking it. This also goes for those who bought the Apple Care for iPhone. You would not want to throw your Apple Care into waste because you want to add applications to your iPhone that are not available in the App Store.

iPhone 4: Launching in 17 more countries this Friday

Apple iPhone 4 will be launching in 17 more countries this coming Friday. Those 17 countries are:

Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Finland
Hong Kong
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
New Zealand
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland

Currently, the iPhone 4 is only available in US, UK, France, Germany, and Japan. The Philippines is still not yet included in the list. But you can always purchase an unlocked iPhone 4 in Singapore or Hong Kong.

Handy Light: an iPhone tethering app that disguises as a flashlight app

The Handy Light iPhone app by Nick Lee is actually a tethering app that camouflages as a flash light. I was able to get my hands on the app through the App Store for $0.99. A video demo is uploaded in YouTube to show you how to use the app’s “secret feature” which is a “secret no more” (pun intended).

I just tried the app and it works. I followed the written instructions from AppShopper. Buy it while it’s there.

Here are some reviews of the customers who bought it from the App Store

I will love this developer forever, thank you for such an amazing “flashlight” application.

Thank you for rebelling against the evil iEmpire that is A**le Inc. I buy apps extremely rarely, but I made an exception for you. Thanks for this feature, I love you long time and hope the Evil Empire is not too hard on you.

Goldra1n: a Fake Jailbreak for iOS4

According to QuickPWN, one website is selling Goldra1n, a software that is supposed to jailbreak and unlock iOS4 on iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4, for $24.99. Another fake jailbreak is “Clawpack” which is made by the owners of Goldra1n. More »

iPhone 4 Jailbreak by Geohot

George Hotz, also known by the name of Geohot, has succeeded in jailbreaking iPhone 4. Geohot made a blog post about it here. As you can see from the screenshot, you’ll see that there’s no SIM card inserted and that the home screen of Cydia is being shown. More »