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pIn the 2.2 update, Apple added Emoji support for customers living in Japan. Emoji is the Japanese equivalent of emoticons, only there are a iton/i more. More details a href=”http://www.iphonealley.com/news/new-features-found-in-22-software-beta” target=”_blank”here/a./p
pUnfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you feel about emoji) Apple has chosen to only allow Emoji in Japan although it is included in every copy of 2.2 and later. Clever hackers have since discovered ways of enabling them via jailbreak, but a clean no-hack method has recently been discovered; with the help of an app./p
Written by Michael Johnston on February 2nd, 2009 with no comments.
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One of the lesser-known goodies included in iPhone 2.0 is the ability to use Wi-Fi while in Airplane Mode. To do this, simply enable Airplane Mode and then switch on Wi-Fi. The orange airplane icon will stay in the status bar and Wi-Fi will be enabled.
Apple says that the feature is good for those on Wi-Fi enabled planes, but it may come in handy if you’re in an area with no cell reception (such as basement or college building).
Written by Michael Johnston on December 27th, 2008 with no comments.
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In the latest iPhone software update (v2.2), Apple added a new shortcut to the Home button. Pressing the Home button from any Home screen will now bring you right back to your first home screen. This shortcut is great for those of you who just can’t stop downloading apps.
For this one to work, you must already be at the Home screen.
Written by Michael Johnston on December 8th, 2008 with no comments.
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This tip comes in the wake of last week’s announcement that now allows developers to give away promotional copies of their apps. According to Apple, you must redeem the code with iTunes on your computer which will then download the app for syncing to your iPhone. However, this may not be convenient if you’re on the road without a computer handy. To redeem an app promo code, open the iTunes app on your iPhone, tap “Downloads” and then “Redeem”.
Written by Michael Johnston on December 8th, 2008 with no comments.
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Last week’s 2.2 software update included quite a few goodies for most iPhone owners, but one in particular is only available to those in Japan. Unbeknownst to most of us in the States, Apple’s added emojicons (or Japanese emoticons), although they’re only available to customers in Japan. Thankfully Steven Troughton-Smith has figured out that a simple property list edit is all that’s required. For the full instructions, read on.
You’ll need a jailbroken iPhone and enough knowledge to grab the correct file, edit it properly, and put it back without pulling your hair out.
Written by Michael Johnston on November 25th, 2008 with no comments.
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