Jailbreaking a device has its own pros and cons. While many prefer to continue with the stock device, the more adventurous types are likely to opt for a jailbreak solution. For those who fall into the latter category, here is some good news - there is a jailbreak available for the Kindle Scribe. As is usual with almost all jailbroken devices, the Kindle Scribe in such a state … [Read more...] about Kindle Scribe jailbreak is now available
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Hackers release jailbreak for Kindle e-reader
The Amazon Kindle devices are likely the first thing you will have in your mind when you think of e-books. While that goes to show how popular the device is, there also are many who'd like to jailbreak a Kindle to achieve even more out of it. A hacking group has done just such a thing, releasing a new jailbreak which they said is applicable to any Kindle device running firmware … [Read more...] about Hackers release jailbreak for Kindle e-reader
Have you ever rooted or jailbroken your e-reader?
There are many e-readers out there that lock you into walled gardens and the vast majority of users actually like buying ebooks through one specific retailer, some want more freedom. Freedom to install your own screensavers, unlock the bootloader or even install a vanilla version of Android. Have you ever rooted your e-reader? Hacks and bootloader unlocks are quite popular. … [Read more...] about Have you ever rooted or jailbroken your e-reader?
Amazon and Apple are Waging War Against Jailbreaking
Amazon and Apple are waging a secret war against people who want to jailbreak their e-readers, smartphones and tablets. The two companies are making it near impossible for hackers to augment the software or to add in new features. Amazon has pulled out all the stops in a recent firmware update for the Kindle Voyage, Kindle Basic Touch and the Paperwhite 2. The new 5.60 … [Read more...] about Amazon and Apple are Waging War Against Jailbreaking
New Amazon Kindle e-Readers Cannot be Jailbroken
Amazon has pulled out all the stops in a recent firmware update for the Kindle Voyage, Kindle Basic Touch and the Paperwhite 2. This means that enterprising citizens with a proclivity towards exploring the inner workings of the software and modding it are thwarted. The new firmware was pushed out to all modern Kindle devices in late November of last year. Anything after … [Read more...] about New Amazon Kindle e-Readers Cannot be Jailbroken
Absinthe 2.0 Jailbreaking Tool for iOS 5.1.1 Now Available
People have been waiting a long time to jailbreak their new iPad and other devices running iOS 5.1.1. With the Apple tablet, jailbreaking is not a popular choice, but then there are always some for whom to be on the other side of law is fun. For this exclusive group, the combined efforts of the Chronic Dev team and the iPhone Dev Teams have come up with the Absinthe 2.0 … [Read more...] about Absinthe 2.0 Jailbreaking Tool for iOS 5.1.1 Now Available
RIM Does Not Want Users to Hack Their PlayBook Tablet
Hacking the BlackBerry Playbook is something that many an individual has been up to in order to gain root access to their device. The intention is usually to enhance performance by installing an upgraded or a different OS and different applications than what comes officially with the device. RIM on its part has not made much of an issue of this, though of course this isn't … [Read more...] about RIM Does Not Want Users to Hack Their PlayBook Tablet
Amazon Kindle Fire Firmware Updated to 6.2
The Kindle Fire is still fresh in the market but has already being provided with an update to its software. Termed version 6.2, the update is available OTA and will download and install automatically on the tablet of connected to Wi-Fi. The update can also be downloaded manually from the Amazon site. Amazon is claiming overall operational efficiency of the tablet post the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire Firmware Updated to 6.2
Apple releases iOS 3.2.2 for iPad
As per the latest tablet PC news, Apple has come out with a software upgrade that covers most of their iDevices, including the iPad. The upgrade has been named the iOS 4.0.2 software update and is actually comprised of two versions: 4.0.2 and 3.2.2, with the latter being destined for the iPad. Also, the latest update differs from all other updates in that the latest tweaking … [Read more...] about Apple releases iOS 3.2.2 for iPad
You can now legally hack your iPad
Hackers and jailbreakers, it's time to rejoice. As per new rules announced by the United States government, it will no longer be considered illegal for anyone to jailbreak a device to run any third party app that the original manufacturer may have otherwise declared incompatible. Or to put it in simple terms, all those who have paid for the device (and not the manufacturer of … [Read more...] about You can now legally hack your iPad