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.
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Deals
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Accessories
The best HomeKit accessories under $50
10 great gift ideas for iPhone owners
iDevices outdoor HomeKit switch is the best way to control your holiday lights
Hunter Symphony ceiling fan is my new favorite HomeKit device
D-Link Omna review: this HomeKit-enabled camera helps monitor your home
Review: Urbanears Plattan 2 Bluetooth headphones
Apple & related news
You can now place pre-orders for upcoming apps and games
Apple hires Hulu and Legendary Entertainment executives amid original content push
iMac Pro is now available to purchase
Here’s the first in-depth iMac Pro review
You’ll have to buy the $5,000 iMac Pro to get Magic accessories in stunning Space Gray
Maxing out all the upgrades boosts iMac Pro price to upwards of an eye-watering $13,000
Apple’s in-house designed T2 chip in iMac Pro enables a new level of integration and security
Apple reiterates a completely modular Mac Pro and a high-end pro display are in the works
iMac Pro’s RAM is upgradeable only by Apple or Authorized Service Providers
Jailbreaking
How to block automatic updates and prompts on non-jailbroken Apple TV 4
A hands-on tutorial for Houdini, the iOS 10.x “semi-jailbreak” tweaking tool
Ian Beer publicizes tfp0 exploit for iOS 11.1.2
Tihmstar launches JailbreakMe 4.0 for 32-bit iOS 9.1-9.3.4 devices
There is an untethered jailbreak for iPhone X on iOS 11.2.1, but don’t get too excited
Apple stops signing iOS 11.1.2 and tvOS 11.1, making downgrades impossible
Here’s why I look forward to jailbreaking iOS 11
Apps
Sound Control lets you set per-app volume controls on your Mac
Tips
How to repeat songs, albums, and playlists in Apple Music app
How to check if the battery in your iPhone may need to be replaced
How to block iOS firmware updates, prompts, and background downloads while you wait for a jailbreak
How to change your iPhone or iPad passcode back to 4 digits
How to automatically offload unused apps on iOS to regain storage space
How to restore a bricked iMac Pro
How to delete multiple pictures at once in iCloud Photo Library from your browser
Wallpapers
Colorful abstract iPhone wallpapers in a sea of black
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