KillBackgroundXS lets you force-quit all App Switcher apps in one fell swoop

Anthony Bouchard ∙ May 4, 2019

Closing out of all the applications in your App Switcher is generally frowned upon because it defeats the whole purpose of having apps suspended for faster loading times the next time you go to use them. On the other hand, some people just can’t help themselves.

If you fall under this category and you wish there was an easier way to close out of all your App Switcher’s apps in one fell swoop, then you just might take a liking to a jailbreak tweak release called KillBackgroundXS by iOS developer ichitaso.

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Take back control of your Mac’s desktop with WindowSwitcher, now 50% off

Nick Logan ∙ May 4, 2019

If you're like most people, your Mac’s desktop is consistently cluttered with several open apps and windows that sap both your attention and your computer’s power. Desktop organization is the key to productivity, and having to constantly navigate between a sea of open windows and browsers will only lead to digital anguish.

WindowSwitcher for Mac puts an end to desktop disorganization once and for all, and a lifetime license is currently available for 50% off at just $19.99.

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YTStatus lets you access the Status Bar while enjoying YouTube videos in landscape mode

Anthony Bouchard ∙ May 3, 2019

One of the things I’ve always disliked about the YouTube app is how elusive the Status Bar becomes when you begin watching a video in landscape orientation. Obviously, I wouldn’t want the Status Bar to be in the way while a video was playing, but I also don’t like being compelled to switch to portrait orientation to check the time.

iOS developer Karimo299 has devised the ultimate solution and released it in the form of a new free jailbreak tweak called YTStatus. As you can discern for yourself in the before and after screenshot examples embedded above, this tweak implements the native iOS Status Bar into YouTube’s own video controls interface.

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Swipeshot: A new way to take screenshots on your jailbroken handset

Anthony Bouchard ∙ May 3, 2019

Taking a screenshot on your iPhone typically involves pressing a couple of buttons, but Ryan Petrch’s popular Activator tweak can help you take a screenshot using almost any other gesture you can set your mind to. Take note of the word “almost” in that statement…

Swipeshot is a new free jailbreak tweak by iOS developer Nepeta that lets you take a screenshot on your iPhone or iPad with a three-finger swipe on the Status Bar. As it turns out, this is one of the few gesture techniques that Activator doesn’t appear to provide out of the box.

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Hide your Home screen’s icon labels with HideLabels12

Anthony Bouchard ∙ May 3, 2019

One of the most popular ways for jailbreakers to clean up their Home screen’s aesthetic is by hiding the labels that typically appear just below each app’s icon.

If you’re rocking any of the latest jailbreaks, whether that’s Chimera, Electra, or unc0ver, and you’re interested in doing this to your device, then you might take a liking to a new free jailbreak tweak called HideLabels12 by iOS developer Ryan Nair.

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HapticVolume brings haptic feedback to your volume buttons

Anthony Bouchard ∙ May 3, 2019

Those who know me best also know that I have a soft spot for jailbreak tweaks that give my iPhone simple haptic feedback capabilities. For that same reason, I’m excited to share the news about a free release called HapticVolume by iOS developer MayBeMe.

In a nutshell, HapticVolume compels your iPhone to exhibit a tidbit of haptic feedback whenever you depress either of the volume adjustment buttons on the side of your device.

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Readitfor.me summarizes top books to keep you ahead of the business curve

Nick Logan ∙ May 3, 2019

When it comes to getting ahead in the increasingly competitive world of business, continuing education is key. But the good news is that you don’t need to spend thousands of dollars and just as many hours in a traditional classroom in order to get the skills you need to get ahead.

Readitfor.me is a groundbreaking service that succinctly summarizes leading books written by some of the world’s most influential businesspeople, and a 1-year subscription to a Standard Plan is currently available for over 85% off at just $29.

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Sileo Team launches Sileo v1.0.3 with more speed improvements

Anthony Bouchard ∙ May 2, 2019

If you’ve jailbroken your iOS 12.0-12.1.2 handset with the Electra Team’s all-new Chimera jailbreak tool and have been experiencing baffling sluggishness while using the Sileo app, then you might want to pay particular attention to the package manager’s latest update.

The Sileo Team has announced the release Sileo version 1.0.3 for both Chimera and Electra users just this evening via Twitter, an update that strives to boost Sileo’s performance by up to ten times for those who might be using more than 12 repositories at a time:

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