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Unc0ver jailbreak picks up support for iOS 12.4.1 in latest public beta

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated May 27, 2020

Pwn20wnd updated the unc0ver jailbreak tool at the start of last week with seemingly negligible bug fixes and improvements, but as it would seem, the hacker didn’t stop there.

We learned from an announcement via Twitter late Sunday morning that Pwn20wnd had been working on iOS 12.4.1 support on devices as new as A12, but a shortage of beta testers due to the Cydia Impactor problem inevitably delayed a public beta launch in the past week. Fortunately, that update finally appears to be ready to public testing:

Showdown: Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro Max vs. Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 [video]

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 9, 2019

Samsung unveiled its Note 10 smartphone on August 7, about two months before Apple announced its flagship iPhone 11 Max device. We thought iDownloadBlog readers who may be in the market for a new smartphone might be interested in learning about the key differences between the two phones so we've put together a nice little hands-on video walkthrough.

A Swiss broadband provider offers alternative remote control for your Apple TV

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 9, 2019

The Siri Remote's been panned for usability issues. Although Apple sells the standard aluminum remote without a touch-sensitive surface, many folks dislike its minimalism. Small wonder that a Swiss provider, which goes by the name The Salt, has decided to offer its broadband subscribers an alternative Apple TV remote with additional buttons.

“The Morning Show” is the first Apple TV+ show to gain prestigious award nominations

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 9, 2019

"The Morning Show" has been nominated for best television drama series while Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon have been nominated for best actress in a drama series.

Procreate 5 brings Animation Assist, rich brush customizations & more

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 9, 2019

The graphics editor and digital painting app Procreate for iPad by Savage Interactive was bumped to version 5.0 on App Store today, with several new iPad features available in this edition including Animation Assist, Brush Studio and the ability to import Photoshop brushes.

How to replace your older 13-inch MacBook Pro battery

Peter Cohen ∙ December 9, 2019

The batteries in Mac laptops are consumable items. Over time, their charge capacity diminishes because they wear out. Fortunately many older MacBook Pros have batteries that can be replaced with very little trouble. This tutorial will step you through the process of figuring out if your MacBook Pro needs its battery replaced, and if so, how to replace it.

My favorite cases for the iPhone 11 Pro

Anthony Bouchard ∙ December 9, 2019

Apple’s brand-new iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max handsets are beautiful – both to the eyes and to the touch – but all it takes is one good drop to put an end to that seemingly short-lived appreciation. That’s why I always use a case.

Given just how many case options there are on the market today, both from no name manufacturers and from well recognized brands, it seemed like a wonderful opportunity to go over some of my favorite cases that I’ve enjoyed using since splurging on the smaller iPhone 11 Pro this Fall.

iPhone 12 could deliver another increase in battery capacity

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 9, 2019

Apple's upcoming 2020 iPhone refresh could bring a slight increase in battery capacity thanks to a smaller battery protection circuit that eliminates the need for a holder case.

15 tips and tricks for Mac beginners

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated June 5, 2023

When you first get your Mac, there's a learning curve as you navigate through its features, set up apps like Messages and Mail, and customize your desktop. After some time, you'll be ready to level up your efficiency by learning useful shortcuts. That's why we've put together a handy list of tips and tricks specifically tailored for macOS beginners, helping you accomplish tasks faster and enhance your overall Mac experience.

Apple Card’s new Monthly Installments feature may be about to launch

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 9, 2019

Apple is apparently launching soon a new Monthly Installments feature that will permit Apple Card cardholders to purchase things like a brand new iPhone with zero percent financing.

Editor’s Desk: Apple as tastemaker, Apple hardware problems, Feds take up robocalling, 4G coverage shenanigans

Peter Cohen ∙ December 8, 2019

Apple flexes its muscles as tastemaker on its own burgeoning entertainment services. The company also tries to iron out some maddening hardware inconsistencies with new Macs and iPhones. And the federal government stepped in to tech consumers' lives a few times this week with useful and not so useful legislative and regulatory action.

Supercharge aims to redefine tweaking on jailbroken & non-jailbroken devices

Anthony Bouchard ∙ December 8, 2019

Tweaking your iOS device may soon become significantly easier with the introduction of an exceptionally captivating project dubbed Supercharge led by iOS developer Kabir Oberai and designer Alessandro Chiarlitti, and contributed to by others.

Supercharge aims to become a platform that will make the process of tweaking your iPhone or iPad easier, whether you’re jailbroken or not. The work is being advertised as an innovative new tweak editor that will empower users with the ability to create and modify tweaks without writing a single line of code. Moreover, users will be able to share their works with other Supercharge users.