Qualcomm clears major hurdle to bring 5G to iPhone and other smart devices
Bringing 5G networking to mobile devices hasn’t been an easy process. However, it looks like Qualcomm has passed a significant hurdle to make it a reality.
Third-party fast chargers for iPhone may require USB-C Authentication certification
To help customers avoid any charging issues, Apple will allegedly require that any third-party chargers working at full speed with 2018 iPhones be USB-C Authentication-certified.
China’s BOE spares no expense in a bid to supply OLEDs for iPhones
China’s BOE Technology Group is seeking to supply Apple with OLEDs for iPhones, joining Samsung Display, but first it will have to deal with manufacturing hell and yield issues.
Apple makes it harder to recover data on 2018 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Recovering data from a damaged 2018 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar could prove much more difficult than with past models. Here’s the reason why.
HomePod will soon be able to make phone calls, run multiple timers at once, and more
Apple’s expected to introduce a significant HomePod update this Fall that could significantly change how you use and enjoy the smart speaker.
Crisp and colorful anime landscape wallpapers
A full spectrum of colorful wallpapers are highlighted in today’s addition to the Wallpapers of the Week. Anime landscape images always make great iPhone wallpapers and these are another great addition.
LiveRings, Semperon, and more jailbreak tweaks to try this weekend
This roundup encompasses all the jailbreak tweaks released in Cydia from July 16th to July 22nd.
The top stories of the week on iDB
Like every Sunday, we get to take a look at some of the most popular posts that were published on iDB during the week that just ended. Whether it is a news item, a new jailbreak tweak, a tutorial, or an app review, we sum it all up in one convenient place for you.
Trails.com, Listify, Pawey, and other apps to check out this weekend
This week’s edition of our Apps of the Week roundup includes a tremendous resource for finding hiking trails and campgrounds, a simple todo list creator and an app-based obedience school for dogs of all ages. And as always, we’ve picked out two great new games for you to check out.
PowerdownOptions lets you respring from iOS’ power down menu
Jailbreakers are always looking for the best respring toggle to install, and it’s hard to go wrong with PowerdownOptions.
Electra Team brings an official Safe Mode to Electra1131
The Electra Team issued critical updates to components of the Electra1131 jailbreak to bring an official Safe Mode to jaibreakers.
Daily Deals: $65 HyperX Cloud gaming headset, $100 Philips Hue starter kit, and more
Looking for cool tech at great prices? Then you’ve come to the right place. iDB’s Daily Deals post is a roundup of what we believe are the best deals available on the internet today for consumer electronics, video games, media and more. So what are you waiting for? Get shopping!