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The first ever iPhone 3GS jailbreak application has finally been released by long-time Apple hacker, George Hotz. It’s currently Windows-only (7 not supported), the latest iTunes installed, and an iPhone 3GS with the 3.0 firmware. The process was amazingly simple.

To get started right now, go to purplera1n.com. Download it. Make sure you have windows (but not 7), the latest iTunes installed, and an iPhone 3GS with 3.0 firmware. Connect your iPhone normally. Click "make it ra1n". Wait. On bootup, run Freeze, the purplera1n installer app. Hopefully you'll figure out what to do from there. Best tutorial gets linked to from purplera1n site. This tool is beta. Make sure to have everything backed up before running. Also if Cydia doesn't show up after running Freeze, reboot.

Despite it doesn't unlock the iPhone 3GS, but at least jailbreak it so that unofficial third-party apps can be installed and enjoyed on your new iPhone 3GS.

The jailbreak for Mac is coming soon, George writes.

[via On the iPhone]

written by Budi Putra \\ tags: cydia, Featured, iPhone 3GS, Jailbreak

Apple must be catching up before the July 4th holiday, because they have unleashed a massive number of app updates today.

Here are a collection of notable ones. We haven't had a chance to try them all out yet, so are relying on the developer's notes.

• Circuit Strike One ($0.99) - This zero-gravity shooter has received 19 fixes/improvements, many of which address the previously reported framerate drops and performance issues. It also allows users to individually reduce the visual effects to balance performance.
• UniWar ($0.99) - One of the best turn-based strategy games just got better with a 3-minute "Quick Play" mode for online play, map fixes, campaign mode improvements, and many other fixes/adjustments.
• Tyrian ($1.99) - Fixed the weapon upgrade issue found in the first version.
• Isotope ($2.99) - 3.0 fixes that allow the game to run smoothly again in the latest iPhone update as well as a number of fixes and features.
• Doodle Jump ($0.99) - Bug fixes, performance optimizations, and… a Jet Pack!
• Sparta ($0.99) - The 1.3 update adds a new shop system to allow you to buy new weapons, armor and health potions.
• Must.Eat.Birds. ($0.99) - Fixed the stability/crashing bug that several people had reported.

written by arn \\ tags: iPhone Games, iPod touch games

EpicTilt recently released a new rhythm game to the App Store called TapStar [$0.99]. While there are a number of rhythm games available on the App Store, TapStar's claim to fame is that it includes exclusively licensed content from Sony Music. That means the first release include full versions of a number of known artists and songs including:

• Lit/My Own Worst Enemy
• Romantics/What I Like About You
• John Mayer/Say
• Britney Spears/I’m A Slave 4 U
• Pink/Get the Party Started
• Sarah McLachlan/Fallen
• Cyndi Lauper/Girls Just Want to Have Fun
• Warrant/Heaven
• TLC/Creep

As well, the developer promises free updates with more songs in the near future. 11 that are listed as coming "very soon" include: Kansas/Carry On Wayward Son, Three Days Grace/Never Too Late, Cheap Trick/I Want You to Want Me, Cheap Trick/Surrender, John Mayer/Waiting on the World to Change, John Mayer/Your Body Is a Wonderland, Sarah McLachlan/Angel, Spin Doctors/Two Princes, Spin Doctors/Little Miss Can't Be Wrong, Los Lonely Boys/Heaven, and Warrant/Cherry Pie.

This first version of TapStar will seem a bit rudimentary to rhythm game fans as there are no special tap-and-hold or slide notes. Instead the game offers a pretty straightforward tap-mechanic without even many graphical flourishes letting you know how accurate you've been. So, compared to DDR, it's a bit of a bland experience. Meanwhile, the game uses Pump It Up style corner buttons that are mapped to virtual buttons on each corner of your iPhone.

The developer, however, has revealed that many features didn't make it into the 1.0 release, so we should be seeing more in future updates that improve the graphics and animation. He also predicts a total of 60 tracks to be added within the next 90 days for free, but can't exclude the possibility of micro-transactions beyond that.

While it's hard to recommend a game just based on future promises, the current $0.99 promotion price makes it hard to pass up if you love even one of the songs included.

App Store Link: TapStar, $0.99

written by arn \\ tags: $0.99, iPhone Games, iPod touch games, Music / Rhythm

Cult of Mac reports on a "sketch-looking" non functional white iPhone that is being sold on eBay as a prototype iPhone 3GS.

The seller says there?s a problem with restoring the software: ?This device is not eligible for the re...

written by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors

Cult of Mac reports on a "sketch-looking" non functional white iPhone that is being sold on eBay as a prototype iPhone 3GS.

The seller says there?s a problem with restoring the software: ?This device is not eligible for the re...

written by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors

One of the early high quality match/puzzle games for the iPhone has recently dropped in price all the way down to free. Tatomic originally debuted in October of last year at $4.99 and was well received.

The game is a Tetris variant in which your goal is to group atoms into like-colored chains. The game comes with three gameplay modes and is really well put together. Here is a gameplay video from the Lite version, but there's no excuse to not get the full version which is now free.

App Store Link: Tatomic, Free

written by arn \\ tags: Free, iPhone Games, iPod touch games, Puzzle

A few interesting lite versions of games we've covered in the past have appeared in the App Store in time for the July 4th weekend.

• Assassin's Creed Free - There were some mixed initial reactions to this game due to memories of the DS version. But the game is technically impressive on the iPhone and the lite version is worth a try. The full version has also since dropped down to $4.99 from it's launch price of $9.99.
• Siberian Strike Lite - A top-scrolling shooter also from Gameloft. The full version remains at only $0.99.
• Ragdoll Blaster Lite - Here's a ragdoll physics game we really liked. The gameplay is simple, all you do is touch the screen and drag a crosshair to determine the direction and velocity you will shoot your little guy, and the physics engine handles the rest. Each level requires you to hit a certain target, and your goal is to hit it in as few shots as possible.

written by arn \\ tags: Free, iPhone Games, iPod touch games

Fudzilla has heard from industry sources close to NVIDIA that a recent report claiming that Apple will be dropping NVIDIA-based designs for future Macs is false and that the companies' relationship is "just fine."

Apple is still buyin...

written by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors

After a few sleepless nights of following our forums and ngmoco's Twitter, we're finally able to embark on the quest for the Golden Orchid in Rolando 2 [App Store]. Better late than never, Rolando 2 is already off to a great start with overwhelmingly positive reactions from our community.

Rolando 2 comes with 2.5D cell shaded graphics which look wonderful, as well as such a great soundtrack that I hope ngmoco follows Secret Exit's lead with their release of their Zen Bound [App Store] soundtrack as a free download to people who purchased the game.

TouchArcade reader reactions have been swift and also generally very positive.

Not surprisingly, forum member dannys95 highly recommends Rolando 2 to any fans of the first game, and anyone who enjoys Rolando Lite [App Store].  Something worth mentioning is that while Rolando 2 isn't currently available in a lite version, the lite version of the original will give you a taste of the controls and an idea of the sequel's gameplay.

Redking31591 agrees with me on the high quality of the soundtrack, and describes Rolando 2 as "well worth the long wait," and "a premier iPhone experience." Cjb43 follows up with the overwhelming praise that "every facet of the game is crafted to perfection, and it all adds up to a very fun game."

While Fu3lRac3r loves the new 2.5D graphics, he wishes there was a deeper introduction to the plot of the game and also feels the ability to tweak the sensitivity of the tilt controls is something important that Rolando 2 is lacking. A couple of other minor complaints have included some camera zoom issues and small Rolandos getting stuck under the water, though not enough to mar from the overall experience.

While one user, playing on an iPhone 3G experienced some random slowdowns, across the board, performance reports have been solid for everyone else playing on iPhones and iPod touches. Also, as you would expect, Rolando 2 on the 3GS is silky smooth and feels closer to watching a cartoon than playing a video game.

But perhaps the best testimonial for the Rolando 2 experience comes from Sizzlakalonji, who wasn't very hot on the first Rolando, but figured he'd take the plunge on the sequel. The thread continued on for a few pages, and he returned to tell us how much he's enjoying the game.

There's no doubt that this game is well worth the 10 bucks, the level of quality in every aspect is very high. I just felt that in the first game, some of the "wow" factor wasn't there. I'm feeling it here for some of the reasons mentioned by others. I like the characterization of the Rolandos, along with the corresponding vocalizations. I like the variety of Rolandos with their differing abilities, and like everybody else it seems, I like the soundtrack. These thoughts are coming from someone who absolutely was not caught up in the hype, didn't read all of the pre-release threads, and was just giving this a go to see if I was too hasty on the first. I'm not sure if after I finish this game I'll go back and get the first…possibly, but I'm certainly enjoying this iteration of the game and can easily recommend it even to those who weren't wowed by the first.

My personal favorite aspect of the game is the fact that each level has different goals associated with it, which are awarded by keeping all the Rolandos alive, collecting all the crystals, and beating the time limit. Idols are also hidden throughout the game, which can be used to skip levels. Also included is a massive list of achievements, all of which get send up to your Plus+ profile if you register an account. All of these things should add substantial replay value to Rolando 2.

All in all, Rolando 2 is an evolution of the original Rolando formula. So, if you liked the first, you'll like the second. The graphics and sound are great, and so far the bulk of the complaints we've seen are the usual ones about the premium price and the fact that currently Rolando 2 currently requires the 3.0 firmware.

If you're an iPod touch user and haven't upgraded yet, or if you've stuck with 2.2.1 because of jailbreak, you will have to hold off until ngmoco releases an update that's coming soon to enable 2.2.1 support. Otherwise, we're looking at what seems will be another classic title for the iPhone.

App Store Link: Rolando 2, $9.99

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written by Eli Hodapp \\ tags: $9.99, Adventure, Games, iPhone Games, iPod touch games, Platform