Month: March 2020

Keyboard Plus can make your iPhone’s keyboard more intuitive

Anthony Bouchard ∙ March 18, 2020

For the most part, Apple’s iPhone sports one of the best software keyboard experiences on the market today, but that certainly doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for improvement.

Those looking to augment their jailbroken iPhone’s typing experience are likely to enjoy a new jailbreak tweak release called Keyboard Plus by iOS developer Ryan Nair. As the tweak’s name implies, Keyboard Plus brings new features and improvements to the native keyboard experience, with the goal of making typing on your iPhone an even nicer experience than it is already.

Personalize your App Switcher experience with Custom SW

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated April 29, 2020

Most people use their iPhone’s App Switcher as a means of quickly returning to a recently-used application, but the current interface certainly leaves a lot to be desired, especially if you like what you see on the iPad.

If you find yourself in this situation a lot, then you might be interested in a newly released jailbreak tweak dubbed Custom SW by iOS developer mustafa89. As shown in the screenshot examples above, Custom SW provides users with a plethora of ways to augment the appearance and usability of the iPhone’s native App Switcher.

U.S. government in ‘active talks’ with tech companies to use smartphone location data to track coronavirus spread

Evan Selleck ∙ March 17, 2020

Usually when location tracking is talked about, it's how companies are doing something wrong with it. But the United States government is considering walking that fine line in an effort to track the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Looking for new movies to watch? iTunes has popular films for less than $5, bundles starting at $15, and more

Cody Lee ∙ March 17, 2020

If you're looking to beef up your movie collection this week, Apple is here to help you out by discounting a number of titles in their iTunes Store. Among the deals are bundles like the entire Twilight series for $20, and the Paranormal Activity collection for $15 (that's 6 movies for $15!). There are also movies based on true stories for under $8 and popular films like Gangs of New York for under $5. Check out our full roundup below.

The rumored 5.4-inch iPhone may feature an OLED display supplied by BOE

Evan Selleck ∙ March 17, 2020

Despite the global coronavirus pandemic happening now, the expectation is that Apple is probably still going to launch new iPhones later this year.

AltConf 2020, the alternative WWDC event, is canceled due to coronavirus concerns

Evan Selleck ∙ March 17, 2020

While the annual Worldwide Developers Conference draws most of the attention in the first part of June, there is another option for developers that takes place in San Jose, California, at the same time.

WSJ highlights how Apple’s culture of secrecy makes shifting to remote work problematic

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 17, 2020

As part of Apple's response to the coronavirus pandemic, its chief executive Tim Cook last Saturday encouraged employees to work from home. However, the Cupertino company seems to have hit some bumps along the road in shifting its global workforce to remote work.

Movies Anywhere will let you share your digital movies with the new ‘Share Pass’ feature

Evan Selleck ∙ March 17, 2020

There are ways to share your digital movie collection with friends and family, but it usually requires password sharing and that might not be an option for everyone who wouldn't mind sharing a film or two.

iOS 14 code hints that only two new iPhones will have 3D time-of-flight rear sensor

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 17, 2020

According to some iOS 14 code strings, it would appear that only a pair of upcoming new iPhone models might include a new time-of-flight 3D sensor on the back that will improve photography, augmented reality and power new features like object and environment scanning.

Apple acknowledges that its retail stores will be closed until further notice

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 17, 2020

Just a few days ago, Apple was planning to reopen its retail stores outside of China on March 27, but the company seems to have changed its mind, saying via a notice on its US website that its brick-and-mortar locations will now remain closed until further notice.

How to customize trackpad and mouse gestures on your Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated February 7, 2025

Learn how to customize the trackpad and mouse gestures on your Mac to enhance efficiency and boost productivity.

Let’s Talk iOS 335: Sunshine and puppy dogs

Sébastien Page ∙ March 17, 2020

Cody and Sebastien talk about WWDC 2020's new format, and of course, all the leaks that recently surfaced, including new features coming to the Messages app, Apple Pencil, the iOS Home screen, and much more.