Checkra1n is one of the best ways to jailbreak an iPhone or iPad if you have a compatible device (A7-A11) because it utilizes an un-patchable hardware-based bootrom exploit known as checkm8. Perhaps the only notable caveat to checkra1n is that it’s a semi-tethered jailbreak, which means that you need a computer to return to a jailbroken state if you reboot your device for any reason.
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Review: Doogee S95 Pro is a rugged, affordable & modular Android handset with triple cameras
Doogee, a prolific maker of shockproof smartphones, kindly sent me their S95 Pro rugged smartphone with some useful add-ons for review. I've been using this device alongside my iPhone XS Max on an everyday basis for almost two months now. From my vantage point of an iPhone user for more than a decade, I can honestly say that I came away pretty impressed.
This inexpensive $199 rugged phone sports a 10,000mAh battery, three cameras and more
While we don't normally cover Android devices here on iDownloadBlog, we just wanted to quickly share with those of you who might be budget-shopping news of the latest launch in the Doogee smartphone range that brings a very capable rugged phone with a triple-camera setup, a massive 10,000mAh battery and other perks for just $199.
This portable charger is a must-have for any emergency situation
Forget about not being able to login to Instagram and Facebook, our phones are our main point of communication in emergency situations, and losing a charge can be dangerous. Most portable phone chargers power off of an internal battery, but that internal battery dies after a while and has to be recharged via a wall unit. Now, what if there was a phone charger that could be powered, limitlessly on its own?
Video: Apple’s 1993 W.A.L.T phone in action
Apple's lesser known W.A.L.T. phone (Wizzy Active Lifestyle Telephone) was a thing in 1993, combining telephone and faxing features. And now, you can see in in action in a new video.
Actually, Royole Corporation created the world’s first foldable smartphone, not Samsung
A little-known California-based startup, called Royole Corporation, has laid claim to creating the “world's first foldable phone,” giving Samsung a taste of its own medicine, but we have no doubt in our mind that Samsung, not Royole, will actually commercialize foldable devices.
Samsung’s foldable Galaxy F phone tipped to launch in March 2019 for nearly $1,800
Samsung recently showed off a prototype version of its upcoming foldable smartphone concept and now we've learned that this unusual device, tentatively named Galaxy F, will launch around March 2019 for nearly $1,800.
iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max tech specs
Apple unveiled two flagship handsets at the September 12th event, subtly named the iPhone Xs and the iPhone Xs Max, with the former being a 5.8-inch model just like the previous-generation iPhone X and the latter being a 6.5-inch model for those who prefer larger displays.
In this piece, we’ll outline the under-the-hood specs that come standard on the iPhone Xs and the iPhone Xs Max models:
US Homeland Security says millions of smartphones vulnerable to security threats
Research funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has determined that smartphones are vulnerable to a "slew" of security loopholes that could allow hackers to gain access. Specifically, user data, emails, and text messages could be susceptible. The results of the study were first announced during the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas, California.
Sony’s new 48MP camera sensor could solve Apple’s low-light iPhone shooting problems
While Apple has been steadily improving low-light photography capabilities of the iPhone cameras, Samsung still beats it in terms of high-sensitivity shooting. This could change if Apple opts to use Sony's new 48-megapixel camera sensor in future iPhone models.
Oppo Find X has a motorized camera and no notch
From the iPhone X to the OnePlus 6, to the upcoming Google Pixel 3, notches are playing a central role in this year's crop of smartphones. The Oppo Find X, however, takes a different approach. The new smartphone, which launches today, June 19, features a motorized camera without a notch.
Sony’s new Xperia XZ2 is the first phone to offer 4K HDR video recording
Monday, Japanese consumer electronics giant Sony officially unveiled its new Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact smartphones at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.