Many of the apps Apple pre-installs on iPhones and iPads get the job done for the average user. But any needs beyond that are best satisfied by third-party apps that can be had from the App Store.
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Anthony Bouchard
Anthony Bouchard joined the iDownloadBlog.com team in 2016 after originally covering Apple and iPhone jailbreak news at ModMyi.com. As an experienced editor, he brings more than 15 years’ worth of jailbreaking knowledge to our in-depth guides, opinion pieces, and news articles. His passion for device customization and user choice sparks his strong push to empower readers with the tools they need to explore and enjoy the freedom that comes with jailbreaking. Anthony blogs about not only jailbreaking, but also Apple software & accessories, drones & photography, and Nintendo gaming systems. Anthony honed his advanced technical knowledge over the years with hands-on projects ranging from gaming PC builds to engine repair mechanics. His never-ending hunger for knowledge is why you’ll always find him tinkering – tearing things apart and putting them back together to understand what makes them tick. Give iOS 14’s notification system a noteworthy makeover with Dayn (iOS 14)
We showed you a really nice notification aesthetic rework for jailbroken iOS 13 devices last year called Dayn, and this weekend, we’re excited to share that a new version of Dayn is now available specifically for the likes of jailbroken iOS 14 devices.
Prevent iOS 14 from bugging you about headphone volume & hearing protection with this tweak
Just last year, we showed you a free jailbreak tweak called F***MyHearing that jailbreakers could have used to prevent iOS or iPadOS from automatically turning down their media playback volume while using headphones to purportedly ‘protect their hearing.’
BaDaBing makes the camera shutter sound less conspicuous on jailbroken devices
Your iPhone is designed to play a simulated camera shutter sound every time you tap on the shutter button in the Camera app to take a photograph, however this only happens when your iPhone isn’t in silent mode.
Zebra package manager updated to version 1.1.24 with a juicy change log
Proponents of the Zebra package manager for jailbroken iPhones and iPads might be excited to learn that a new update has been released this weekend in the form of version 1.1.24.
How to not overpay for YouTube Premium
YouTube Premium is a service that you won’t ever want to give up after giving it a try. It’s easy to sign up for via your iPhone or iPad’s YouTube app for $18.99 per month, but did you know you can get the exact same YouTube Premium subscription on your iPhone or iPad for just $13.99?
MediaKiller lets jailbreakers dismiss the Now Playing widget with an Activator action
When you start playing media on your iPhone or iPad, it will automatically display the Now Playing widget on the Lock Screen and in Notification Center so that you can quickly control the playback from anywhere you might be in iOS or iPadOS.
Apple no longer signing iOS 15.2.1, thwarting downgrades from iOS 15.3
After releasing iOS & iPadOS 15.3 to the general public last week with important bug fixes and improvements for iPhone and iPad users alike, the Cupertino-based company has just this evening closed the signing window for the predecessor iOS & iPadOS 15.2.1 firmware.
PoomSmart’s latest package helps jailbreakers on iOS 10-13 install the iOS 15.4 Emojis
Earlier in the week, we wrote a tutorial showcasing how you could install the iOS & iPadOS 15.4 Emojis on your jailbroken iOS or iPadOS 14 device via jailbreak tweaks and font add-ons by iOS developer PoomSmart.
Some of the best productivity-boosting jailbreak tweaks for iOS 14
Helping our readers discover the best jailbreak tweaks for enhancing their pwned iPhones and iPads is of paramount importance to us here at iDownloadBlog. That’s the chief reason why we curate specialized roundups like this one.
Saily package manager updated with bug fixes and improvements
The Saily APT-based alternative package manager app for jailbroken iPhones and iPads running iOS or iPadOS 13 and later was officially released to the general public last week with an impressive user interface, and its already being updated with improvements.
How to get the iOS 15.4 Emojis on your jailbroken iOS 10-14 device
Apple’s forthcoming iOS & iPadOS 15.4 update introduces dozens of new Emojis. But if you’re using an older version of iOS or iPadOS, as is likely the case if you’re jailbroken, then you wouldn’t ordinarily be able to use them.