When the iPhone was first released the camera was not a major feature, since then certain social networks made a huge point of sharing photos, the iPhone has become the most popular camera device.

Apple has made vast improvements to its smartphone camera, but in some circumstances you need to use third-party gadgets in order to take better photos and videos.

How many photos or more importantly videos have you taken where they have been a little wobbly? Thankfully, there is a way to achieve far better results, and that is by using a tripod.

This iPhone tripod collection will give you the photos and videos you have been hoping for, and the best thing is they are no more than $20.

The first is the ATC Universal Tripod Phone Holder, which is perfect for an iPhone, and is the adapter needed in order to attach a tripod to your handset. Who knew Amazon would offer such a gadget for so cheap?

Next up we have the Case Star Octopus Tripod, which can be yours for just $8.99. While this product does not have suckers, the arms can be manipulated in order to stand upright, or grip itself around things, which means you can take photos or make videos for a range of different places and angles.

Finally, we have the Tripod Bundle, which not only comes with the universal holder, but a standard tripod as well. This may not be able to attach itself at funny angles, but it does what it needs to. The price for this is just $11.59.

These are just a few options, and if you would like some tips on using a camera tripod in a crowd, then you need to study this article from In Entertainment.

Those of you anxiously waiting for the release of Kingdom Conquest 2 will be pleased to know that it has launched today on the iPhone, iPad and Android devices, but what we love so much about this MMORPG is that it is FREE to play. If you have played the first game then you’ll know that the key to the game is that you will start with nothing and then your aim is to end with a kingdom.

You are in total control of your destiny and so decide just who you wish to join your cause and whom you wish to beg to your mercy. Some of the main features are to dominate online by plotting your attacks, which takes a huge amount of planning along with the help of your allies of course. However, the thought of being able to create a 3D fortress does sound interesting, and should look awesome on the new 4th-generation iPad.

If you like a challenge then you are going to enjoy the 4-player co-op Dungeon Modes where you will need to survive waves of attacks from creatures along with those all-important boss monsters. While Kingdom Conquest 2 is free on the App Store and Google Play, you need to be aware that you will have to pay for in-game items, which seems to be the way some gaming apps are going now.

If this sequel is anything like its predecessor then you are going to be entertained for hours at a time as you become engrossed in this strange world. The graphics on this latest version is said to be very much improved, but try not to get too sucked in by those in-game items.

The Kindle app for Android has include a few bug fixes and also UI tweaks for Android tablets, which now allows you to view two pages in landscape, adjust line spacing, and change a book’s margins. You can get this update on Android devices by either checking for an update or signing in to Google Play.

Apple iPad users can now enjoy graphic novels, comic books, and children’s books since version 3.4, which deliver access to over 1,000 titles for children. While we’re sure your child will have a favorite you can find titles like Curious George, Brown Bear, and also comics like Superman and Batman. There have also been a few UI tweaks to the iPad version, which deliver a cleaner look and smaller margins.

There are a few tweaks to other iOS devices as well, which include the iPod touch and iPhone. These changes can be viewed via the official iTunes/App Store, although users that experienced Kindle app problems when trying to search Wikipedia or Google will be glad to know these are now fixed.

If you are still experiencing any problems after this latest Kindle update please share a comment below.

You’ll find a few “room escape” games on a number of platforms, which not only include mobile platforms but also handhelds like the PS Vita. The main purpose of the Dooors app for iPhone and Android can be seen in the walkthrough videos we’ve embedded below this article, although in simple terms you need to figure out how to break out of a room and this can be done by solving the mysteries.

It seems that some people find no need for a Dooors app walkthrough, and state the game is really simple to solve, but there are other Android and iPhone users that cannot work out certain rooms. There are currently 35 stages that you need to pass, and we’ve got some videos below to help you get past any you are stuck on. You can expect future updates to add new stages, which happened with v2.0 last month although we’ll be ready to add more Dooors app cheats to this page for those that need them, when more levels are added.

Pick either of the videos below for a visual look at how to complete all levels in the Dooors app, also let us know what you think of the game in the comments. Do you think it’s right to cheat, or should people figure it out on their own?

Creating an iPhone 5 for the developer to take advantage of extra power – we’ve spoken to a number of game and app developers that explain in simple terms why “more is always good“. They also point out that the two main things are “processing power and memory” when it comes to creating high detail in games and apps, and any extra power will always be “taken advantage of“, so could there really be a thing of too much power?

The right price and power balance – better parts always result in a higher price, although iPhone’s are known to cost more than many rivals and sometimes late to market with specs, but it’s fair to say Apple like to innovate with the way their package is put together. I personally know how good the iPhone has been for five generations, but this also means I can see the flaws very clearly as well, which include the signal issues on iPhone 4 and battery life problems seen on the 4S model (this did not affect everyone).

What does Apple need to bring to the table on the new iPhone 5? First up would be a better name than with the “New iPad“, would you really want a “New iPhone” name? Then if the developers can really take advantage of any extra power, it would be interesting to see what would be possible with mobile gaming and other apps with as much “bang for buck“. The display is one of the most important features on any mobile device thanks to it being the thing we look at the most, so it would certainly be a good idea to bring an edge-to-edge display with other enhancements for a bigger screen on a smaller form factor.

The upcoming iOS 6 and a new more powerful iPhone 5 could bring enhancements with iCloud, then we could have new modes of gameplay within apps that we can’t yet imagine. There has been a taste of what’s possible with playing a game on one iOS device and then picking up on another, but imagine a future where developers innovate with iCloud to bring mind-blowing features in both games and other apps?

Some phone users would wonder with such a small iPhone screen what is the point of enhancing the graphics and power more? We’d point to tasks needing much more power, which include streaming higher graphic games via Airplay to an Apple TV, or other devices for lag free gaming on the big screen while the iPhone becomes the controller.

Great graphics on our big screens via the iPhone as the console – We’d love to see some more innovation for accessories that add buttons to the iPhone, which then make it a better controller for when streaming to a big screen display. It’s well known that some traditional gamers cannot get along with touch screen games, and like to have dedicated controls, so while the iPhone 5 would be no PS Vita it could be enhanced with better graphics and a dedicated control accessory designed in partnership with Apple.

What could you see in the future for a new iPhone 5 with more power? This might be ideal for devs, but do you really care? The image above this article is the same one we reported from Ciccarese Design when we posted some concepts a few weeks ago.

Recent iPhone 5 news and rumors – We’ve heard an increasing amount of Apple iPhone rumors since the start of 2012, which is the same this time every year, but with so many rumors it’s hard to always see what leaks could be solid although some are obviously fake. In January we heard about the possibilities of a 3D interface for the new iPhone 5, not a feature I’d personally want, and how LTE/4G could help shipments this year, which is certainly going to happen now the new iPad has that feature. We’ve heard continuous reports of a bigger iPhone display, and some Apple patents point to reshaped batteries at some point in the future, which juice is something needed with more features being added each year although fuel cells might be the answer one day.

We’ve been using the new wireless charger for Apple’s wireless mouse for a while now, and it has made a massive difference to always being charged. The rumors about wireless charging for a new iPhone would be welcomed as a good step forward for convenience. Flash and NFC are also rumored features that have received mixed reactions, and one warning to those looking out for 6th generation iPhone news – watch out for the fake text messages.

A few hours ago in the US the clocks moved forward at 1:59 am to 3:00 am, and it seems that again some users have had issues with their iPhones. This problem rears its head every time there is a change with the clocks, and it also affects users in Europe as well, with residents in the UK due to move to British Summer Time later this month.

Now a number of readers have contacted Tuaw and reported that their iPhones went back an hour instead of leaping forward, which means the automatic adjustment of the time zone, went wrong again. One iPhone owner in Arizona that is an area that doesn’t really observe DST saw his device gain an hour.

To get around the problem many owners set a back up alarm just in case, and restarting the device can normally rectify the problem, or by turning the automatic time zone setting on and off. There is also the chance that many users that experienced the problem may still be running older versions of the iOS software.

This is an issue that has been affecting the handset for years now, and while many users have no trouble at all, it can be frustrating for the iPhone users that do have problems with the clocks changing each year. Did your iPhone re-adjust the time correctly?

A-Net Digital, LLC are based in Houston and have recently released a couple of new applications for owners of iOS devices. Horiyoshi is a legend in the world of tattoo’s with his artwork and tattoos being seen around the world. They have become recognized as the traditional Japanese style of tattoo called irezumi.

His worked has inspired many tattoo artists around the world including Ed Hardy of the US. The first application is Horiyoshi 3 1.0 for iOS devices. The application is a collection of his works that include a personal collection of photos and drawings, with some of them never seen before now. There are images from his studio and the famous tattoo museum in Yokohama.

Thumbnails are easily swiped through and a simple tap will open up full frame images, images can be found using keywords, favorite images can be bookmarked, and images can easily be shared via email or saved to the device. Horiyoshi 3 1.0 is available on the App Store for only $4.99/£2.99. iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad required with iOS 4.3 or later.

The next application we have for you is 100 Demons 1.0, which is a digital version of Horiyoshi’s famous 100 Demons art book. This contains stunning illustrations by Horiyoshi of ancient warriors and demons, and is often thought as one of his greatest creations. 100 Demons 1.0 is available on the App Store for only $9.99/£6.99. Requires iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch with iOS 4.3 or later.

People who have jailbroken and unlocked iPhone models in the past have probably come across redsn0w and ultrasn0w, well the good news is that these are the tools you need to carry out the jailbreak and unlock, but for some reason only a certain version of redsn0w worked for us while we tested out this method, the rest was pretty easy.

Before carrying out this method we connected the iPhone 3GS to the computer, updated it to iOS 5.0.1 and once that was installed we ran a factory reset to give the iPhone ‘a fresh start’, we’re not saying this is necessary, but this method worked for us.

Note: we carried out the following method using Windows not Mac OS X, also we can’t be held responsible if anything goes wrong, you are always taking a risk when jailbreaking a device, so don’t do it unless you are sure! Also some say that if your 3GS was built after the 45th week in 2009 you could brick your iPhone – so beware!

Now that your iPhone 3GS is running iOS 5.0.1 you should turn it off. Now download RedSn0w 0.9.10b4 via this link (Mac link here). Once downloaded extract the files and you should see a redsn0w.exe file, right click this and then select ‘Run as Administrator’ – redsn0w should now be open.

Click the ‘Jailbreak’ button, ensure your iPhone 3GS is off and plug it into your PC via the USB cable then click next, you may see a warning about your iDevice’s serial number, don’t ignore this and only continue if your iPhone doesn’t fall into the blacklisted serial numbers (you may have to briefly turn on your iPhone to check the serial number). redsn0w will now ask you to enter DFU mode, follow the on-screen instructions and then redsn0w will carry out the jailbreak. A few seconds later you should see some jailbreak options, ensure that ‘Install Cydia’ and ‘Install iPad baseband’ are both ticked, click next and then you will have to accept a warning to continue, the process will then finish and you will see your iPhone’s display showing the latter stages of the jailbreak – wait for this to finish and your iPhone should start-up running jailbroken iOS 5.0.1.

You now need to run a few checks, firstly swipe across to see if Cydia is installed, secondly go into Settings, General, About and scroll down to ‘Modem Firmware’ – here you should now be running baseband 6.15.00 – this means you have successfully installed the iPad baseband on your 3GS. Note: Some say that this baseband affects WiFi and GPS connectivity, but it worked just fine for us.

Finally load up Cydia, search for ultrasn0w, run it, reboot your iPhone and voila – you’re done. There are other methods out there which may work, but this is the only method which worked for us after 4 hours of trying different mehods. We didn’t have to install custom IPSW images or anything like that, just update to iOS 5.0.1, run a factory reset, jailbreak with redSnow 0.9.10b4 ensuring that you tick the iPad baseband (all other redsn0w versions failed for us) and then open up Cydia and run ultrasn0w – it’s simple when you know how.

Please leave us a comment below letting us know if this guide helped you! Likewise, if you are struggling with this, let us know and we will try to help you…

Presidential Election 2012 is available for owners of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch and is brought to you by Simple Tree LLC. The application will provide users with continuous updates of all the political developments along with candidate bios, and latest news. There is a calendar that provides all the important political events.

Users of the application can even share important events from the calendar with friends, and can also access various Twitter feeds to follow their favorite candidates. All updates and coverage will be delivered direct to the device, and the app has an easy to use interface.

Other features of the application include, news grouped by candidate to provide a quick overview of headlines, candidate pages, information from the calendar can be shared via email, Facebook, and Twitter. The application does need an internet connection while receiving updates though.

Presidential Election 2012 is available worldwide on the App Store as a free download. iOS 4.0 or later required.

The motor vehicle manufacturer’s Scratch Shield paint technology is thought to be the world’s first self-healing paint which allows fine scratches to mend themselves. It is also the same paint that they use on a number of their vehicles all over the world. The case itself is designed to be more tighter-fitting, robust and rigid than any other, is made from ABS plastic and will fit the iPhone 4 or 4S.

The way the self-healing technology works is when the coating is damaged, it is able to fill the gap created and change back to how it was through a chemical reaction in the structure. This process can take up to a week depending on the severity of the blemish, with lesser damages taking as little as an hour to heal.

Although the product is still in its beta stage, we can expect the case to release as soon as this year if Nissan feel they are satisfied with the results. Europe seems to be the main market aim for now, although NTT DoCoMo, the Japan based carrier is contemplating the Scratch Shield technology for use on mobile phones and have the license to do so. As Expert Reviews explains, its use on these devices offer other benefits such as a better grip and an attractive gloss like finish as well as being more scratch resilient anyway.

What do you think of this Scratch Shield paint technology? Would you consider getting this case to protect your iPhone?