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Ever wanted an iPhone 4 running Android 2.2 Froyo? Your wish has been granted, enter the Gooappple. Hands down this is China’s best iPhone 4 replica to date and if you not convinced this phone is real head over to Android Sale where it’s selling for $239.
As you can see from the side by side image below the iPhone 4 and the Gooappple are pretty much identical apart from the obvious combination of the Android and Apple logo on the back of the device.
After watching the video below it would appear that the Android interface has been totally modified to look like iOS, it even has an iTunes clone and the compass app!
It’s amazing just how similar the GoooAppple is to the iPhone 4 both the operating system and hardware is almost identical. But at $239 you have to wonder if the build quality will be anywhere near Apples, regardless the Gooappple developer still deserves major kudos for creating such an incredible iPhone 4 clone.
Credit: Android Community for images.
Apple are currently making 4.5 million iPhones a month so If calculations are correct Apple will of made 18 Million iPhone’s by the end of the year! It’s not sure at this stage if the phone being produced by Apple are the iPhone 5 or the rumoured cheaper model people are calling the “iPhone 4S”.
Hopefully Foxconn has got over its recent problems, with accusations of poor work conditions, health hazards and an explosion on the iPad 2 assembly line that killed three workers.
Normally Apple release a new iPhone ever June, however I can’t help thinking they are releasing the phone later to increase sales of the existing iPhone 4. Apple seem to be focusing more on their software sales, announcing iOS 5, iCloud and Lion the last version of OSX, but not even a whisper of the iPhone 5 release date!
The suspense is almost killing us here at iPhone HowTo when will Apple finally put us and every Apple fan out of their misery and let us know when we will all be queuing up outside our local Apple stores for the latest shiny bit of Apple hardware
So you want to get away from the clutches of Apple and want to install your iPhone App’s from another source other than the Apple App’s store. Well here is a check list of things to do before you attempt to Jailbreak your iPhone.
- Backup all your data, Contacts, Calendars, Music, Apps, Photos, Text Messages, Emails etc here is our guide on how to backup your iPhone.
- Save your SHSH Blobs for your iPhone
- Check it’s possible to Jailbreak the iOS version you have installed
- Make sure you have a reliable Wifi internet connection, do not Jailbreak over 3G… It will end in tears!
- Make sure your iPhone is fully charged.
How to insert or remove the SIM card on the iPhone 3G or 3Gs.
The SIM card on the iPhone 3G / 3GS is located on the top of the device, use a paper clip or the SIM extraction tool (which you have probably lost!) to pop out the SIM card slot by inserting it into the hole in the top of the iPhone.
Next slide out the SIM from the holder, check the diagram below for easier instruction.
Inserting the SIM card is just a case of placing it in the SIM holder and carefully inserting it into the iPhone.
How to insert or remove the SIM card on the iPhone 4 GSM model (GSM is the model with the removable SIM Card).
The micro SIM card on the iPhone 4 is located on the side of the device, use a paper clip or the SIM extraction tool (which you have probably lost!) to pop out the SIM card slot by inserting it into the hole on the side.
Next slide out the micro SIM from the holder, check the diagram below for easier instruction.
Inserting the SIM card is just a case of placing it in the micro SIM holder and carefully inserting it into the iPhone.
Here is my top 10 list of iPhone user tips, I guarantee there is at least 1 tip in here that you didn’t know before reading! This guide is specifically for the iPhone however there is no reason why these tips should not work on any other iOS devices such as the iPad or iPod Touch. Running an IT support company in Bristol I often get asked the following questions… Especially from new iPhone users!
View link addresses in Safari on the iPhone
You can view the link address of links in Safari by pressing and holding the link text. No more blindly clicking links on the iPhone again
Auto Scroll back to the top of the page
When viewing sites or other media on your iPhone you can automatically scroll to the top by single tapping the top bar, this is the bar that has the clock in. This will automatically return you to the top of the page.
Stop iPhone from Auto completing words as you type
When typing a text message, email etc and your iPhone pops up with the annoying bubble with the suggested word in that it thinks you are about to type you don’t have to click the cross in the bubble you can simply tap anywhere else on the screen.
.com button the iPhone does other domains as well
When completing URL’s the .com button is handy but did you know it works for other domain suffix’s as well not just .com
To select other domains press and hold the .com button and you will be able to select other domain suffix’s.
No need to type www. or .com on the iPhone
No need to waste time typing full domains on the iPhone, simple just type the domain name of the site without www. or the .com and your iPhone will do the rest. Test it out now by typing in iphonehowto in the address bar, nice time saver.
How to take a screenshot on the iPhone
Ever wished you could take a screenshot or could show your IT Support department exactly what is happening on your iPhone? You can simply press the Home Button (main button) and the Lock button (top right) at the same time and the screen will flash like a photo has been taken, your screenshot will be in your Photos.
Reject an incoming call
Ever had someone keep calling you and no way of rejecting their call? Double tap the Lock button (top right) and it will reject the call. (thanks to my ex girlfriend I worked this one out).
Mute an incoming call
Same situation as above except you don’t want them to know you have cut them off, press the Lock button once and it will mute the ring tone sound. Bliss…
Save Images from Safari
To save images from Safari on your iPhone simply press and hold over the image and the menu (displayed below) will appear, you can then tap “Save Image”.
Automatically insert a Full Stop / Period
Double tapping the space bar will automatically add a full stop (or if your american a “period”). I didn’t know this, but it is saving me a STACK of time already!
Call number direct from Safari
If you see a number on a website, no need to copy and paste it or write it down, simply just click it and your iPhone will dial it directly from Safari !
Two Finger Scrolling on the iPhone
If the website your on has a scroll box and when you attempt to scroll it moves the page up or down in Safari, simply use two fingers this should then select the internal scroll box not the whole page.
Increase iPhone battery life
Follow our guide here on how to increase the battery life on your iPhone.
Apple have just released iOS 5.5 to it’s developers if you already have iOS 5.3+ installed you can upgrade over the air to 5.5 if you need to install iOS 5 (any version) on your iPhone follow the step by step guide how to install iOS 5 below. I am warning you now installing iOS 5 on your iOS 4 iPhone will wipe your existing settings and data.
Backup your iPhone, before doing any of the steps below plug in your iPhone and do a backup and make sure you have everything synced that you want backing up in your iTunes settings.
How to download iOS 5
The current version of the iOS5 beta is 5.5 to download it follow the instructions below:
- Login to your iPhone developer account https://developer.apple.com/devcenter/ios/index.action
- Click on “iOS SDK Beta” in the top left.
- Click on Downloads
- Under iOS Beta 5 Downloads select the correct version for your Apple device. FYI if you have a sim card slot on the side you GSM if your in the US and you use Verizon Wireless your most likely CDMA. PLEASE CHECK THOUGH.
- Download iTunes 10.5 Beta 5
Installing iOS 5 on the iPhone
- Install iTunes using the .dmg file you just downloaded
- Connect your iPhone start iTunes and click on “Check for Update” while holding down the Option key (or shift on a PC).
- When prompted point iTunes to the .IPSW file you just downloaded from the Apple dev center.
I hear some people complaining about iPhone battery life, personally I find the battery life on my iPhone 4 to be excellent. Most people forget they use their iPhone as a pocket computer checking email, browsing the web, taking photos, playing games and recording video!
However there are a number of tips which can increase your iPhone battery life massively, below I have outlined 15 of the best options to increase iPhone battery life this guide should work on the iPhone, iPhone 3g, 3gs and the iPhone 4.
How to increase iPhone battery life
- Reduce Screen Brightness
- Turn off Bluetooth
- Turn off 3G
- Turn off Wifi
- Turn off Push Notifications
- Turn off GPS location
- Decrease Auto Lock time
- Be nice to your iPhone battery
Whenever possible fully discharge your iPhone battery and give it a full charge, try to avoid charging it for 15 minutes to give it just enough power to last while you go out. Also don’t expose your iPhone to extreme hot or cold temperatures, this will have a negative affect on battery life. - Turn off Push Mail
- Reduce email check time - Follow this guide but obviously decrease the time not increase it!
- Keep iOS up to date
Sync your iPhone regularly with iTunes to make sure you have the latest iOS, before doing a upgrade I recommend you backup your iPhone. - Keep Apps up to date
- Don’t leave Apps running in the background
- Turn off iPod EQ for audio playback
- Use Airplane mode when playing games
How to turn on Airplane Mode iPhone, this guide explains how to enable Airplane mode on your iPhone. This mode disables all radio chipsets from transmitting so it will save you a stack of battery life. If you are on a long journey and do not need cell / wifi or bluetooth, turning on Airplane Mode is recommended to optimize your iPhone’s battery life.
This is also handy when playing games to prevent interruptions from phone calls or text messages
- Unlock your iPhone
- Tap Settings
- You will see Airplane Mode at the top, slide the switch to ON
- That’s it your done! Push the home screen to close Settings.
