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Apple launches 16.3.1 updates for HomePod and Apple TV with bug fixes and stability improvements
These minor updates for the Apple TV and HomePod models include unspecified general performance and stability improvements in the tvOS operating system.
Stop iPhone texts and calls from appearing on your Mac
Learn how to prevent your iPhone messages, Phone & FaceTime calls, emails, and app notifications from showing up on your shared Mac to enhance your privacy.
Create and use custom Live Activities on iOS 16 with the ActivityBuilder app
Live Activities are a feature introduced by Apple in iOS 16 to make your iPhone display useful information via the Lock Screen. Live Activities are interactive notifications that may show information such as your Uber progress, sports scores, or a wide array of other information types.
Meta is working on letting you pinch to zoom on Instagram stories
Zooming in on Instagram stories with the familiar pinch gesture will make it easier to discern tiny text and examine image details in people's stories up close.
This awesome foldable 3-in-1 wireless charging station is just $23
Here's a unique charging accessory that would look great on a desk or a nightstand, but also folds up for travel. It's the Anker 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station, and it features wireless charging pads for your iPhone and AirPods, as well as a spot for you to insert an Apple Watch charger. It comes with a 5-foot USB cable, and a power adapter, and right now it's on sale for just $23.
Apple silicon-inspired M2 wallpapers for iPhone
Time for the next wave of impressive Apple silicon chips. If you were not blown away by the M1 switch over the last two years, certainly the M2 lineup will impress enough to switch over from intel based Macs. While the M2 chip was available starting last year, Apple launched the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips in January. In celebration of the launch, these Apple silicon-inspired M2 wallpapers are perfect for iPhone.
Jailbreak news of the week: TrollStore v1.5.0, AltStore v1.6, Genesis 3, & more…
You’ve made it to iDB’s weekly roundup of the latest iPhone and iPad hacking news, where we show you what’s new in the jailbreak community, bug and exploitation developments, and anything else that may interest you if you enjoy these kinds of stories from this past week.
Get this Belkin magnetic wireless charger, 6 foot cable, and 20W power adapter for $13
Sometimes a deal requires a little bit of explaining, in order to demonstrate why it has value. This is not one of those times. Right now you can get Belkin's MagSafe-friendly wireless charging pad, with a 6 foot cable and 20W power adapter, for just $13.
Ink, BrainFit, Wallaroo, and other apps to check out this weekend
Congratulations on making it to the weekend again! This means it's time for another Apps of the Week roundup, and oh boy do we have some great picks for you. There's an AI writing app, an app for making your brain healthier, and a fun wallpaper app. And as always, we've selected a great new game for you to check out.
StatusMagic permits Status Bar customizations without a jailbreak via TrollStore or MacDirtyCow
Jailbreaks are hard to come by these days, which is why so many people currently use TrollStore on iOS 14.0-15.4.1 (and some 15.5 and 15.6 betas) or the MacDirtyCow bug (on iOS 15.0-16.1.2) to enjoy a subset of must-have system mods.
Get these Nintendo Switch games on deal before they return to full price
It’s the perfect weekend to save some money on your next Nintendo Switch game and accessory investments, and iDB has a few suggestions to toss your way.