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 12 beta 5, includes lyrics in Apple Music search, new FaceTime sounds
Apple releases tvOS 12 beta 5, watchOS 5 beta 5 to developers
Latest iOS 12 beta confirms HomePod is getting all-new calling features
Apple’s Q3 2018: 41.3M iPhones, 11.5M iPads, $53.3B revenue
Highlights from Apple’s Q3 earnings call
Four million people are participating in Apple’s OS beta programs
Will Apple announce the next iPhone X, iPhone X Plus & LCD iPhone on September 12?
Images of dummy units allegedly show what a second-generation iPhone X might look like
Apple removes apps and in-app purchases from its iTunes affiliate program [updated]
Icon found in iOS 12 seemingly reveals new iPad Pro with thin bezel and no Home button
Apple’s working with China to find ways to cut down on iMessage spam
Apple hits $1 trillion valuation in the US, reaching huge milestone
The display on 2018’s iPad Pro will have rounded corners, code leaks suggest
Rumored dual-SIM 6.1-inch iPhone might be exclusive to China
Jailbreaking
This tweak eliminates the two-step process to force-close apps on the iPhone X
Dimid augments the display dimming functionality of iOS
Apps
The best package tracking apps to stay up-to-date on your deliveries
Instapaper is the latest major app to remove Apple Watch compatibility due to low usage
Oilist, Picassort, Divvy and other apps to check out this weekend
Tips
How to search songs by lyrics in Apple’s Music app on iPhone and iPad
How to add an AirDrop shortcut to the Mac Dock for quicker access
How to create and format lists in Stickies for Mac
How to set up subtitles and captioning on your Apple devices
How to view EXIF image metadata in the Finder’s new Gallery view on macOS Mojave
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