Daily tip: How to tethered jailbreak iOS 5 beta 1 with Redsn0w 0.9.8b1

Miss your tweaks and wondering how to Jailbreak iOS 5? As long as your okay with a tethered jailbreak for now, you can get your jailbreak on again thanks to Redsn0w 0.9.8b1.

It’s worth noting first that the Dev-team is calling this jailbreak a beta. Which means there could (and probably will be) quite a few bugs. Also keep in mind that a majority of jailbreak apps have not been updated to support iOS 5 as of yet. So just be forewarned. If you’re okay with being tethered and dealing with a few bugs, click through for a quick walkthrough!

If your device is not listed above, please do not attempt to jailbreak your device. Yes, iPad 2 owners, I’m looking at you!

Have you jailbroken iOS 5 yet? If so, what has been your experience? Are your normal tweaks working for you or have you had more issues than usual? Let us know in the comments or in our TiPb jailbreak and unlock forums!

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iPad Live 61: Tell her it’s got a Tegra

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Reflection Connection for iPad now available

Reflection Connection is a new iPad puzzle game of strategically placing mirrors to reflect beams of light to connect gems without blocking other pathways. The concept may be simple, but completing the goal is a challenge!

If you pick this one up, let us know what you think! Check out the trailer and screenshots after the break.

[$1.99 - iTunes link]

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Best Buy To Price Match Back To School Mac Sale

If you’re less than impressed with Apple’s Back To School promo this year — a $100 iTunes gift card, rather than the free iPod Touches of years previous — then you may find some respite from a big blue box. According to TUAW, Best Buy will match the deal with the same amount of their own, so a $100 Best Buy gift certificate — which can be used on anything in store, including iTunes gift cards if you really want. But what that really means is that you can put those funds to getting a new mouse, a cover for your laptop, an iPhone case, or just about anything else.

We’re not sure how legit this offer is. TUAW reports that it’s not an advertised deal, so you may have to sweet talk a sales rep in order to get it, plus I’m not sure if they offer education pricing. Still, it might be worth looking into if you’re in the market for something new.

XGear Flip Jack Leather/Carbon Fiber Review (iPhone 4)

There has always been something I have liked about the flip case design. It gives you not-so-blatant choices for use. For example, a user can keep his or her iPhone inside of the case at all times or decide to use the case more so as a pouch, taking the iPhone out for the extended use. Though it is a seemingly-dying trend, XGear presents two options with its Flip Jack case for anybody who is also enamored of the flip style.

Since a flap covers the device’s screen, Flip Jack is one of the few cases to provide screen protection without the need for a plastic film. The flap can be quickly pulled to reveal full access to the device, then snugly caught back onto the top of the iPhone’s metal band. Though the front flap cannot extend to the back of the case, it is not an annoyance whilst sticking out in my opinion.

Both the leather and carbon fiber variants of the case are equally thin and share the same size cutouts for buttons and ports. Overall, protection is good as the Flip Jack feels rigid thanks to a hard layer between the leather/carbon fiber and the microsuede lining, encompassing the iPhone well despite how the top right of the case could have been covered. There is a small issue with the microsuede utilized as it makes the case a lint magnet. However I do like how the soft material lines the entire interior.

The carbon fiber styling that the Flip Jack is available in is certainly a good quality. With an interesting, semi-glistening textured look, it presents itself even better in person than the images show. You can’t go wrong with leather either, as it is slightly above average styling and quality. It seems flip case users have been looking for more flair with color choices, however there is a lack of personalization options. Nonetheless, it is definitely nothing to complain about since the case does look nice and is one of the better choices in this price range.

Multiple styles of usage inherent with the flip style and two solid variations make the XGear Flip Jack a great sub-$35 choice. The flip style can be worth a try, especially for new iPhone users since the case provides full protection while shut and when the device is being used for the most part.

 

Buy the carbon fiber Flip Jack on Amazon

Buy the leather Flip Jack on Amazon

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Apple And Samsung Heads Trying To Work Out Legal Woes

The ongoing legal battle between Apple and Samsung has been a messy one, and the four months since Apple started the suit we’ve seen acrimonious lawyer letters, furious accusations, and a back and forth of allegations. Hopefully calmer heads are now prevailing, and according to Reuters, execs from both sides have stepped in to resolve some of these disputes. Apparently these executives hail from :the highest levels: and are “in fact meeting and talking.”

Hopefully this’ll see an amicable end to these suits, as Samsung is an otherwise close ally of Apple, providing many of the components for a number of their devices.

Logitech Keyboard Case by ZAGG for iPad 2 [Giveaway]

The Logitech Keyboard Case by ZAGG for iPad 2 case is a smart, savvy solution for hardcore road warriors and heavy typists alike. You get the lightness and portability of the iPad 2 when that’s all you need, and the power and precision of a full, functional QWERTY keyboard when you need it. Airplane. Coffee shop. Conference. Where ever and whenever you need to pound out some posts, prose, or productivity.

And ZAGG is giving TiPb readers the change to get one of five (5) Logitech Keyboard Cases for iPad 2. For FREE.

Here’s all you have to do:

Contest starts now and ends Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 12pm PDT.

What are you waiting for, enter now!