The top stories of the week on iDB

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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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Accessories

The best HomeKit accessories under $50

Epic iPhone X case roundup

10 great gift ideas for iPhone owners

OWC USB-C travel dock review

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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