iOS 11 Maps has crazy cool VR mode that lets you move around by walking
Apple Maps on iOS 11 has a crazy cool virtual reality mode that seems to use the new ARKit framework for positioning, allowing you to move around in 3D Flyover view by walking.
Holo, Sweat Deck, Radio Callbox, and other apps to check out this weekend
iDB’s Apps of the Week column features new and unique apps and games that we think are worth checking out.
The best iPhone apps for tracking steps
We like to wade through the App Store and cherry-pick the best apps of a select category for your pleasure! This time: the best pedometer iPhone apps for tracking steps.
KeenLab demos a jailbreak for iOS 10.3.2 and iOS 11 beta
Although jailbreaking has been quite slow as of late, a new iOS 11 jailbreak demo illustrates how some security researchers are still at it.
Daily Deals: $400 9.7-inch iPad Pro, $200 iPhone SE, and more
iDB’s Daily Deals post is a roundup of our favorite discounts on tech-related products from around the web.
Instagram testing private sharing feature
Instagram today kicked off a small test for a new Favorites feature that will permit users to share posts and Story updates privately with their hand-picked followers.
Gmail will stop scanning your emails for ads personalization
As Google’s paid G Suite continues to gain traction in the enterprise, the company announced a major change coming to its consumer Gmail service later this year.
Edge-to-edge dummy offers best look yet at rumored iPhone 8 design
An iPhone 8 dummy that a prolific leaker has managed to assemble from the previously leaked parts provides the best look yet at what iPhone 8 might look like once it’s in your hands later this year.
Downgrade any 32-bit device with futurerestore + libipatcher
If you have a jailbreak and saved blobs, you can now downgrade any 32-bit device to any old iOS firmware. Tihmstar’s futurerestore gains libipatcher support, for 32-bit downgrade functionality.
How to set iPhone to automatically answer calls
If you don’t receive too many spam calls or you simply prefer to use your iPhone hands-free, you can have it automatically answer incoming phone calls on your behalf. Here’s how to set up and use the Auto-Answer Calls option.
Satellite time-lapse chronicles nearly two years of Apple Park construction progress
Satellite footage by Planet Labs has been condensed into an awesome time-lapse clip chronicling nearly two years of work on Apple Park’s main building in just 18 seconds.
Roof of Apple’s new flagship store in Chicago looks like MacBook Air lid
Has a giant MacBook Air landed on Chicago’s North Michigan Avenue? Nope, that’s just Apple’s new flagship store!