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Sabtu, 31 Desember 2011

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vWallpaper 2 app now lets you set video wallpapers for your iOS 5 device
iVigilo Smartcam Pro turns your iOS device into a security camera
Facebook Messenger is leaked and available for download

vWallpaper 2 app now lets you set video wallpapers for your iOS 5 device

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 03:55 AM PST

Unlike Android users, if you’re an iOS device owner you’ll have noticed you don’t have the luxury of choosing fancy ‘live’ / moving wallpapers. I’ve found this especially annoying as an iPhone 4 user because the retinal display would have been brilliant for this task should Apple have enabled this feature. But the obvious downside would have been a compromise to battery life. Nevertheless vWallpaper is an app that’s been around for a while but now compatible with iOS 5.

As you will have guessed correctly, such a function would not possibly be authorised by Apple and hence the app is available for download only via Cydia meaning you will need to jailbreak your iOS 5 device.
vWallpaper 2 not only allows users to replace static wallpaper with videos but it also comes with cool effects like particles, 3D objects, HTML widgets and lots more. Check it out in the video below…

If you’re interested, here’s how to get vWallpaper 2 up and running:

Launch Cydia

Tap on Manage

Then tap on Sources

Tap on the Edit button at the top right corner and then tap the Add button

Enter the following URL – http://deb.danstaface.net and tap on Add Source

After skrew’s source has been successfully added it, tap on Return to Cydia button

Tap on the Search tab and search for vWallpaper 2

Tap on vWallpaper 2 for iOS 5/ARMV7 from the search results and tap on Install and then Confirm buttons to install it

After it is successfully installed, it will automatically restart the Springboard

You should now be able to find the vWallpaper2 icon on your iPhone’s home screen

Tap on it to launch vWallpaper 2

Tap on ‘Manage current theme’

Then tap on the Video toggle where you will get an option to download video from various repositories or select from the default videos: Wave.mp4 or electriblue.mp4

You also have the option to add cool effects like particles, magic fingers (seen in the video above), 3D objects, HTML widgets to the video wallpaper on that settings screen

That’s it, now tap on the Home button. It will automatically respring your Springboard and you should be able the see the video wallpaper in all it’s glory

[via Redmondpie]

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iVigilo Smartcam Pro turns your iOS device into a security camera

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 02:40 AM PST

Being concerned about the safety of your home is always necessary, and if you already have an iPhone, you can utilize it as a security camera thanks to this app.

Latest application that comes from Naboo is called iVigilo Smartcam Pro, and with this app you can easily turn your iOS device into a security camera. This app utilizes camera from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and it streams live video to the internet. Video stream can be triggered by motion and face detection, and as soon as the video broadcast starts, you can be alerted via email or Twitter. In addition, motions can be stored as high resolution images using both front or back camera with flash or without flash. As for the streamed video, any web browser on any computer, tablet, or smartphone that has internet access can view it, and we should mention that all of the app's function are controlled from the administrator panel on the device's website.

iVigilo Smartcam Pro is an useful app, if you don't mind using your valuable iOS device as a security camera. As for the price, the app is priced at $1.99.

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Facebook Messenger is leaked and available for download

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 07:58 AM PST

There are variety of Facebook apps for smartphones and tablets, and now we're getting the first Windows-based Facebook Messenger that allows people to stay in touch with their friends without opening Facebook in their browser.

As you know, there are many applications such as Digsby, Trillian, Skype, or MSN Live that have Facebook support, but they only support the basic features, therefore Facebook has decided to release its own Facebook Messenger. Facebook Messenger supports chat, but it also includes notifications, new friend requests, and even a feed that allows you to stay up to date with your friend's activity. In addition, there's a button that locks Facebook Messenger on the right side of your screen so you can access Facebook, and stay up to date with your Friend's updates at all times.

Facebook Messenger has leaked, and it is available for download, so you can try it free of charge. As for the compatibility, this application is currently compatible only with Windows 7 and Windows Vista, so keep that in mind.

[via Ubergizmo]

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