PrivaSee, SqueakTime, and other jailbreak tweaks to try this weekend

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated November 2, 2018
Jailbreak Tweaks to check out

It’s been an exciting week for the jailbreak community. Not only have we witnessed the launch of a brand-new iOS 11-centric jailbreak dubbed unc0ver, but we’ve also been fortunate enough to observe a bevy of new jailbreak tweaks that are compatible with the new platform.

In this roundup, we’ll talk about all the new jailbreak tweaks released from Monday, October 15th to Sunday, October 21st. As usual, we’ll kick things off by discussing our favorite releases first, and then we’ll outline the rest afterward.

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Unc0ver jailbreak officially ‘out of beta’ following release of V1

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 20, 2018

It’s only been about a week since iOS hacker Pwn20wnd first launched the unc0ver jailbreak tool for iOS 11.0-11.4 beta 3; nevertheless, it has already received a bevy of incremental updates from RC1 to RC9.

As of Saturday afternoon, however, it appears we’re officially out of the beta-esque RC stages. Pwn20wned officially launched what’s being dubbed unc0ver V1, and it apparently ties up many of the tool’s known loose ends.

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Moonshine ports the Apple Watch charging animation and Nightstand Mode to iPhone

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 20, 2018

It was only yesterday that we showed you a new jailbreak tweak called SqueakTime that ported most of the Apple Watch’s watch faces to the iPhone. But as of today, there’s a new jailbreak tweak that ports the Apple Watch’s sexy semi-circular charging animation to the iPhone.

Enter Moonshine, a new and highly-anticipated jailbreak tweak by iOS developer LaughingQuoll. Not only does this tweak produce the aforementioned Apple Watch charging animation, but it also displays the current date and time in Apple Watch-style Nightstand Mode throughout the entire charging session whenever the device is awoken.

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The best birthday reminder apps for iPhone

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated May 12, 2020
Happy Birthday Card hip iPhone

With the offerings from technology, there’s really no reason to forget someone’s birthday these days. Even Facebook makes a point to notify you when a friend’s special day has arrived. But, if you want an easier way to receive birthday reminders wherever you are, check out an app for your iPhone instead.

These are some of the best birthday reminder apps for iPhone that have just the features you need so that you never forget a birthday.

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Content restrictions in iOS 12 still need some work

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ Updated September 14, 2023
limit kids' screen time

Less than two months after it was first introduced, Apple's Screen Time continues to catch flack for what it does and doesn't do. First, kids figured out a way around the tool's time limitations. Then, it was accused of draining iPhone batteries too quickly. Now, the tool's parental controls are being criticized for blocking (or allowing) the wrong content. 

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Best Wi-Fi mesh network systems for your home

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ Updated March 13, 2020
Best Wi-Fi mesh network

Unlike traditional routers, a Wi-Fi mesh network uses multiple access points or nodes that are placed at different spots around your home. Based on the setup of your home, mesh network systems automatically guide your devices to the node that's ideally suited at the time. In doing so, Wi-Fi dead zones are removed.

Here are the best Wi-Fi mesh network systems you can buy for your home and the reasons to buy them.

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