Upcoming iTunes 11 update will restore duplicate song detection

By Christian Zibreg on Dec 5, 2012

I hope you’ve grown accustomed to the new, highly visual library views focused on media artwork in iTunes 11 and don’t mind Apple dropping Cover Flow because that feature ain’t coming back. What Apple will add to the redesigned jukebox software is the ability to detect duplicate song, which mysteriously disappeared with the latest iTunes update. That’s what the Wall Street Journal tech columnist Walt Mossberg heard from his own sources within Apple. The company reportedly told him it will restore the duplicate song detection feature “in a minor update of the program”… Read More

 

How to disable Cover Flow in the Music app with NoCoverFlow

By Jeff Benjamin on Nov 14, 2012

Cover Flow is a nice feature, but that’s more due to its visual appeal than actual functionality is concerned. If you hate Cover Flow, then you’ll be happy to know that it can be easily disabled by means of this new jailbreak tweak.

NoCoverFlow is a tweak from jailbreak developer, Ryan Petrich. With a quick installation, it will easily rid your stock Music app of Cover Flow if you so desire to do so. Take a look at our video walkthrough inside to see NoCoverFlow in action. Read More

 

‘Springtomize 2′ Has a Cover Flow Dock Feature Too

By Jeff Benjamin on Jan 18, 2012

While we’re on the subject of Cover Flow dock tweaks, let us not forget that Springtomize 2 has featured a similar tweak since its inception. True, it’s not exactly like Adam Bell’s Overflow tweak, but if you already own Springtomize 2 you might as well give it a shot.

Springtomize 2 comes in at $2.99 on the Cydia store, but chances are you already have it seeing as it customizes your device like no other tweak in existence. We’ve taken the liberty to highlight Springtomize’s Cover Flow implementation on video, so be sure to have a look. Read More

 

‘Overflow’ Brings a True Cover Flow Effect to Your Dock

By Jeff Benjamin on Jan 18, 2012

If you’re looking for one of the most authentic representations of Cover Flow for your iOS device’s dock, then look no further than Overflow — a tweak that lends a Cover Flow effect to existing jailbreak tweaks like Infinidock.

It’s an impressive looking effect, and can be had if you have a jailbroken iPhone and about $2.00 to spare. Check inside as we take it for a, ahem…spin… Read More

 

How to Enable Smoother Cover Flow Scrolling in iOS 5

By Jeff Benjamin on Nov 24, 2011

Cover Flow has always been more eye candy than it is useful, but the usefulness it did have has always been hindered by its lagginess.

SmoothCoverFlow is a free jailbreak tweak available on Cydia that aims to eliminate the choppy feel that you get when scrolling through a large Cover Flow library. Does it work? Check out our video demonstration inside for the answer…

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