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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Apple & related news

Apple releases iOS 11.4.1, HomePod 11.4.1, tvOS 11.4.1 and watchOS 4.3.2

Mac mini refresh, lower-priced MacBook, larger Apple Watches and more goodies likely coming this fall

Apple Watch Series 4 mockups show what 2018 wearable device could look like

2018 MacBook Pro refresh includes True Tone display, 32GB RAM, 6-core chips & more

Apple unveils 2018 Back to School deals: get free Beats products and discounts

The maxed-out 2018 MacBook Pro configuration will set you back a cool $6,669

Apple finally retires the 2015 MacBook Pro, the last with legacy ports

Will the “quieter” 2018 MacBook Pro keyboard be a better typing experience?

The crucial reason you’d be wise to get AppleCare+ for your MacBook Pro

Jailbreaking

Electra1131 v1.0.3 released with support for iOS 11.4 beta 1-beta 3

ElectraTV jailbreak for tvOS 11.2-11.3 released

MitsuhaXI brings an audio visualizer to jailbroken iOS 11 devices

PurpleBar makes it easier to discern whether Do Not Disturb is enabled on the iPhone X

This jailbreak tweak lets you use the current time as your passcode

Simulate iPhone X-like swipe gestures on unsupported handsets with HomeGesture

Apps

The best funny weather apps for iOS

With Smart Downloads, Netflix just made binge-watching even easier

Tips

How to use the Do Not Disturb at Bedtime feature on iPhone and iPad

How to use chapter markers in Apple’s Podcasts app

How to customize the card template for your Contacts on Mac

How to work with Mail in Split View on Mac

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