The latest version of greenpois0n has hit the net! RC6 brings a few notable updates, including support for the Apple TV 2 (thanks to NitroTV), and fixes for the emulator issue. If you are having problems with RC5, give this version a whirl and let us know how it works. RC6 can be run on top of RC5, no restore required.

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greenpois0n RC6 is out.http://www.greenpois0n.com/ . Both Mac & Windows.

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If you’re one of the few smartphone users who still uses their cell to actually make calls, then AT&T’s latest last-ditch promotion may be a pretty sweet deal. Any customer can text the word “yes” to 11113020 to receive 1000 free rollover minutes.

The deal has been verified with AT&T, so there is no reason to worry about getting scammed.

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Recently, a friend and I were discussing some of the missing functionalities on the iPhone which we once implemented on our now defunct PDA’s. Cydia tweaks and third-party apps are often developed to restore these functions, and are sometimes even later adapted by Apple and integrated into the iOS (multitasking and folders for example). One such task is performed by the app Schedule Me.

It is a fairly common occurrence. You want to schedule an important meeting or event with a friend or colleague. Once found in Contacts, however, the only choices are to text a message, call, send an email, share the contact or add to favorites. The “schedule appointment” or “add to calendar” function is missing. Schedule Me performs this task. Upon launch, the user may choose any contact, then add a meeting to the calendar, or a repeated event such as a birthday. The standard “add event” calendar opens and the information can be added. Contact information including telephone numbers and email addresses are included, so if you are running late for the meeting, or wish to confirm, the information is readily accessible. It is a single function app, and performs well. Here’s hoping this function is integrated into the native iOS.

The app is 99 cents in the App Store, and runs on iOS 4.0 or later. It has also been tested for iOS 4.2.1.

See screenshots, including using it in conjunction with Intelliscreen, after the break.

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According to a source for Cult of Mac, Apple is working to give iOS’s notification system a much needed overhaul. Currently, notifications pop-up on-screen, and either have to be dissmissed or delt with on-the-spot. Android’s notification system, on the other hand, stays out of the way in an unobtrusive manner.

Push notifications have been the source of many complaints, ever since they were introduced to iOS. While “simple”, the current system is a total mess, and needs to be completely redesigned. It’s unlikely that Apple will create a swipe-able bar like Android, but even just including the number of unread messages in the menubar could be a huge step forward.

Cult of Mac suggests that Apple may purchase App Remix, the company behind Boxcar. When questioned, the CEO responded with the usual “no comment“.

Have any ideas for an iOS notification system? Let us know in the comments.

Filming yourself while moving can be problematic, particularly when you leave the camera’s field of view. A group of engineers at Satarii have created an accessory that can track users’ movements via a small marker, which can be held in-hand or pocketed. The accessory itself is a motorized stand, which an iPhone (or other small camera), can be clipped into. When the final design is complete, the stand will be able to rotate a full 360 degrees, allowing users to move around without having to worry about going off-shot.

The team has been working out of their garage to make the project a reality, and is using a Kickstarter-like program to raise money to bring it to production. The device is expected to be released late-2011, and cost upwards of $200, so it’s not for the faint of heart. It could be extremely useful for professors trying to record lectures, or for FaceTiming while moving. Check out the video to see the device in action.

[Satarii via Reddit]

Bloomberg is reporting that Apple plans to introduce a low-priced iPhone to compete with cheaper Android alternatives. The device would not require a 2-year contract, making it a fitting phone for customers who fear commitment. $200 is dirt cheap for an off-contract device—current iPhone 4s are $599 unsubsidized.

Apple generally doesn’t release cheap devices, as evident by their current product line-up. A low-cost iPhone would have to sacrifice the Retina display, and would probably have “last-years” specs. Bloomberg’s source claims that the device will be one-third smaller than the current iPhone, but will likely use similar components.

Apple is supposedly also working on a dual-mode iPhone that can work on both GSM and CDMA carriers without having to switch SIMs, making it easier for users to change networks using built-in software.

Apple could very well be testing the above internally, but there is no guarantee that it will make it to market if it doesn’t meet Job’s high standards.

[Bloomberg]