Around five years ago, we showed you a jailbreak tweak called NetworkManager that gave users a little more control over their iPhone’s cellular radio selection, and this week, we’re excited to see that concept revived for modern rootless jailbreaks.
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This add-on for MacDirtyCow & kfd lets you change the Status Bar’s 3G/4G LTE/5G indicator
A popular type of customization among jailbreakers is changing their Status Bar’s carrier radio indicator so that it shows a different connection type, such as 4G LTE instead of 3G, or 5G instead of 4G LTE, and so on.
TinyBars colorizes active Status Bar cellular bars any color you want
Hot off the press is a new and free jailbreak tweak called TinyBars by iOS developer CydiaGeek that makes it easier to discern your cellular signal strength by utilizing eye-catching colors.
FakeSignalBar lets jailbreakers spoof their Status Bar’s carrier details in many different ways
One of the most popular mods I always see on jailbroken iPhones is some kind of spoofed Status Bar carrier text, icons, and the likes.
An OLED iPhone SE with Apple’s custom 5G modem could drop in 2024
Apple has apparently restarted the iPhone SE 4 development, with the upcoming phone expected to debut Apple's own 5G chip and adopt an OLED display.
iOS 16.4 adds 5G Standalone support for up to 3 Gbps iPhone speeds
Your iPhone could soon support T-Mobile's 5G Standalone network with speeds up to 3Gbps thanks to iOS 16.4, which also brings 5G support to more regions.
How to use less cellular data on your iPhone
In this article, we will discuss 19 tips that can help you save your precious data and avoid overages or added charges. Whether you are a frequent traveler, a student, or simply someone who wants to save money, these tips will help you get the most out of your iPhone's data plan.
Having trouble with your iPhone’s 5G connection? Try these troubleshooting steps
You can’t even discuss cellular services these days without at least mentioning 5G – the most current cellular standard that ships with most phones today.
Apple’s efforts to develop its own 5G modem ‘may have failed’
It has been rumored for a bit of a stretch now that Apple is working on developing its own 5G modem for use in its mobile devices. The idea is to not have to rely on Qualcomm so much, just like Apple doesn't have to rely on Intel so much these days thanks to the M-series processors. However, while rumors said the modem's debut would come in 2023, that might not be the case after all.
A new entry-level iPad will reportedly feature USB-C, A14 Bionic processor, and 5G
While Apple might be aiming big for future iPad models, the company's entry-level option remains a steadfast member of the lineup. Now a new report suggests Apple is planning to make its least expensive tablet a little bit more capable. At least in the hardware department.
Visualize your carrier’s 5G coverage with Speedtest maps on your iPhone
Speedtest maps are now available in the iPhone app. Now you can visualize your carrier's 5G service coverage, view network coverage and more.
Apple’s first in-house 5G modem may launch in 2023
Apple is a hardware company that strives to create the best first-party options on the market. The iPhone's strength isn't just the software, but also the Apple-designed A-series processor under the hood. And the company saw a huge leap ahead of Intel with the M-series chip for its Mac lineup. So it makes sense that Apple would want to keep adding to its list of proprietary hardware options.