Apple is said to have more than ten different iPhone 8 prototypes under development

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 28, 2016

The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Apple has as many as ten different iPhone 8 prototypes under development, including a higher-priced model with an advanced display based on power-saving organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology that multiple industry sources, analysts and supply chain makers have been talking about for months now.

Asian suppliers have been asked to increase output of thinner OLED displays and submit prototype screens “with better resolution than ones from Samsung” to Apple.

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10.9″ iPad Pro to have the same footprint as 9.7″ model thanks to skinnier bezels

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 28, 2016

A new report Monday from the fairly reliable Japanese outlet Mac Otakara claims that Apple's rumored 10.9-inch iPad Pro model (10.1/10.5-inch, depending on a source) will have the same footprint as the current 9.7-inch models thanks to a lot skinnier bezel on the left and right side.

Citing unnamed Taiwanese sources, the publication reports that the device will also be a tad thicker than the existing 9.7-inch iPads at 7.5 mm, making it thicker than the iPad Air 2 (6.1 mm) and the same thickness as the original iPad Air.

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Apple R&D center launching in Indonesia in 2017

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 28, 2016

According to Indonesian publication Tempo, Apple has agreed to set up a research and development center in Indonesia, home to 250 million people. The country's Communication and Information Minister Rudiantara told the outlet that Apple will be setting up its R&D facility in early 2017 in the city of Jakarta.

While Rudiantara couldn't reveal the investment value, he expressed hope that Apple would build additional R&D centers in other Indonesian regions.

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How to set up automatic account login on Mac

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated December 2, 2025
Login screen on MacBook Pro running macOS Sonoma

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just turn on your Mac and start using it without having to log in to it all the time? If you’re someone who doesn’t need Fort Knox-like security to keep people from getting into your computer, then you can set up your Mac to log in to your account automatically when you turn it on, and we’ll show you how to do that.

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Wallpapers of the week: minimal scenery

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated May 17, 2018

Every Sunday, we strive to bring you excellent photo quality images from around the 'Net. Wallpapers of the Week is the best way to deck out your devices with a fresh set of images every seven days. We cover a lot of different genres, but a continual favorite is the minimalist category. Whether it is minimal CGI designs to drawings, we receive a lot of feedback and hits.

Consequently, today, we present another set of minimalist wallpapers, this time with 'landscape' as the primary focal topic. Inside, download our latest offering. 

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Jailbreak tweaks of the week: NotificationPop, Notifications10, & more…

Anthony Bouchard ∙ November 27, 2016

This week was an improvement over last week in terms of jailbreak tweak release volume in Cydia, but things are still slow as we continue to go on without a jailbreak for iOS 10, Apple's latest mobile operating system.

In this roundup, we'll discuss all of this week's jailbreak tweak releases, starting by showcasing our favorites and then talking about the rest afterwards.

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The top stories of the week on iDB (and the best deals still around)

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated November 19, 2018

Like every Sunday, we get to take a look at some of the most popular posts that were published on iDB during the week that just ended. Whether it is a news item, a new jailbreak tweak, a tutorial, or an app review, we sum it all up in one convenient place for you.

As always, if you like what you're reading, please feel free to spread the love by sharing our posts on your favorite social network.

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Noise, Write.as, BeCasso and other apps to check out this weekend

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 17, 2018

If you're looking to relax this holiday weekend with leftover turkey and a new app or game, you've come to the right place. In the latest edition of our Apps of the Week roundup, we've selected some awesome titles including a music-making app, an anonymous blogging client, a paint-style photo editor, and some great new games for you to check out.

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Review: the high quality leather cases from Nodus Collection

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated October 17, 2018

Nodus Collection, which I reviewed exactly one year ago, is back in-action with updates for iPhone 7 and their wallet collection. If you remember the article regarding the iPhone 6 versions, it was a gushingly positive exposé about their high quality leather, excellent craftsmanship, and attention to detail.

Be warned, this is another one of those glowing reviews. However with a Black Friday twist, you can nab one for yourself at 25% off, or donate the savings to ShelterBox, supporting relief in areas hit by natural disaster or global conflict.

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This tweak keeps Google Maps from nagging you when Location Services are disabled

Anthony Bouchard ∙ November 26, 2016

While most people grant Google Maps access to their location for navigation purposes, not everyone uses Google Maps for navigation. Other users primarily use the app for region exploration and keep Google Maps from accessing their location for privacy reasons.

If you're one of these people, and you hate seeing the location services warning alert every time you open the app, then you should install a new free jailbreak tweak called Google Maps - No Location Services Alert right away.

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