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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Accessories

Satechi announces aluminum wired and wireless keyboards with full numeric keypad

Logitech Crayon for iPad arrives next week at Apple stores

Apple & related news

Patent application suggests Apple Watch may be gaining an always-on display

Renderings show thin-bezeled iPad Pro with no Home button or notch

New book “Creative Selection” offers an inside account of Apple’s design and creative process during the Golden Age of Steve Jobs

iPhone Xs Max could be the name for Apple’s new 6.5-inch OLED handset

Apple Watch series 4 resolution pegged at 384×480 (sharper than original iPhone)

MFi licensed USB-C to Lightning cables from third parties may be coming soon

Apple’s creating a portal for legal law enforcement user data requests

Following Apple’s lead, Twitter permanently bans Alex Jones and Infowars

Jailbreaking

Windmill implements a fancy new toolbar on jailbroken iOS 11 devices

Rollectra/SemiRestore11 receives another update with safer execution methods

Add powerful new features to the Now Playing interface with Apace 2

This tweak breaks down cellular data usage from uninstalled apps

AutoAnswer X brings advanced automatic call-taking features to jailbroken iOS 11 handsets

Apps

Using the Apple Watch Podcasts app on watchOS 5

Review: Affinity Designer proves one can create vector illustrations on iPad like a true pro

The best clock apps for Apple TV

CleanMyMac X offers new malware removal tool, quicker scanning, and more

The Spoke makes it simple to find TV shows, movies, and restaurants you’ll love

Tips

How to create drop-down lists in Excel on Mac

How to delete previously-used Apple IDs and emails on Apple TV

Wallpapers

Gather round Apple event wallpapers

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