Firefly replaces traditional notification badges with an app icon underglow

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated March 1, 2020

I've never personally enjoyed the badge-centric aspect of iOS’ notification system, and with that in mind, I’m always looking to try new jailbreak tweaks that present novel ways of communicating when an app has a missed or pending notification that needs attention.

One of the latest releases in this department is a tweak called Firefly by iOS developer Sean Caissie. It replaces the standard application icon badges with something that’s both easier on the eyes and a bit more pronounced: a colorized underglow.

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This $30 power converter keeps your devices safe when you travel

Nick Logan ∙ May 9, 2019

Any true jetsetter will tell you that one of the most obnoxious and inconvenient parts of visiting other countries is having to deal with a seemingly endless number of adaptors and converters.

This BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter puts an end to these travel headaches once and for all by acting as a powerful power converter and adaptor system, and it’s currently available for over 15% off at just $29.99.

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The best free font keyboard apps for iPhone and iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ May 8, 2019
Best Free Font Keyboards for iPhone and iPad

Just like emoji keyboards, font keyboards for iPhone and iPad bring fun to your messages. Whether you’re texting a family member or emailing a friend, you can make your words really pop by using different font styles.

There are tons of font keyboard apps on the App Store. But if you’re looking for the top ones, look no further. Here are four of the best free font keyboards for iPhone and iPad that don’t come with a bunch of strings attached.

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Score a lifetime of online privacy for just $29 with VPN Unlimited

Nick Logan ∙ May 8, 2019

If you’re still surfing the web without the protection of a Virtual Private Network (VPN), you’re leaving your devices open to a growing number of cyberattacks that can be launched from anywhere in the world with just a few lines of code.

But not all VPNs are created equal. VPN Unlimited is an award-winning service that protects your connection without slowing down your browser, and a lifetime subscription is currently available for over 90% off at just $29.

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Warren Buffett’s Paper Wizard is a charming take on Atari’s classic game Paperboy

Christian Zibreg ∙ May 8, 2019

In case you missed it, Warren Buffett's Paper Wizard hit App Store earlier this week as Apple's first iPhone game since Texas Hold'em, which was released when the App Store made its debut back in 2008. As MacRumors noted, the App Store listing has Wildlife Designs as the app's developer, but the game's terms and conditions reveal that the newspaper-tossing title is actually copyrighted, maintained and operated by Apple.

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Modernize the Cydia app’s user interface a bit with cyder

Anthony Bouchard ∙ May 8, 2019

There’s obviously a lot of controversy over Cydia vs. Sileo because the latter has been designed with a modern iOS aesthetic in mind. But those who prefer the tried and true Cydia over something that’s relatively young in comparison can still take advantage of jailbreak tweaks to make Cydia better.

One such release that grabbed our attention as of late was cyder by iOS developer CreatureSurvive, which brings a plethora of modern features to the official Cydia app by way of Cydia Substrate. Obviously, this means it only supports pre-A12(X) devices, but it’s worth checking out if you happen to have a supported handset in your possession.

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