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HTC Sense 8 wallpapers for iPhone
The Wallpapers of the Week series is a dedicated iDB section that brings you quality wallpaper posts, every Sunday. We try to cover the full spectrum of imagery, from still shots, to naturescapes, to original digital creations.
It seems somewhat sacrilegious to host other system wallpapers on a site dedicated to Apple, but sometimes it doesn't hurt to steal some inspiration. Today's selection comes from the HTC Sense 8. Step inside to download the new wallpapers and be comforted knowing you don't have to own an HTC to enjoy them.
Jailbreak tweaks of the week: Volume Mixer 2, & More…
Another week, another jailbreak tweak roundup. We bring you these every week to make sure you never miss a beat.
We've seen some interesting jailbreak tweak releases throughout this week, and this piece, we'll talk about what our favorite releases were, and then show you what else launched in Cydia this week.
This by Tinrocket, Blogo and other apps to check out this weekend
It's the weekend, and you know what that means: it's time for another round of iDB's Apps of the Week post. Every week we put together a list of apps and games we think are worth checking out, and this time around we've got some great selections. This week's picks include a navigation app for walking, an annotation app, and more!
‘Volume Mixer 2’ lets you configure all volume settings in one interface
Your iOS device has multiple volume settings, and each one controls something different.
For example, you have your media volume, which affects your song and video sound output, and you have your ringer volume, which affects your ringtones, text tones, and notification sounds. But there are also other volume settings that you can set where applicable.
Volume Mixer 2 is a jailbreak tweak that provides you with an interface where you can conveniently adjust all of those volume levels at one time, and in this review, we'll talk about how it works.
How to submit feedback and bug reports to Apple
If you're annoyed by buggy Apple software, why not take the time to submit a bug report to them so that they're aware of it?
You see, it's in Apple's interest to improve its products and give customers the best possible experiences.
Letting the company know about a software problem you've been plagued with is always helpful, and if enough people report the same bug, the issue will hopefully be escalated to someone who's in charge.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to file a bug report or submit feedback using Apple's many bug-reporting tools and services.
Apple TV’s Siri can now tune you in to live broadcasts in supported apps
Apple has enhanced the tvOS operating system via a silent backend update that now permits users to ask Siri to tune in to live broadcasts in supported apps such as Disney XD, ESPN and CBS, the latter having gained integration with the Apple TV's universal search feature yesterday.
MacRumors has caught wind of this useful new feature addition on a splash screen that customers see after upgrading their 4th-generation Apple TV to the new tvOS software.
Fresh iSpaceship renderings visualize visitor reception buildings, food shacks and more
The Silicon Valley Business Journal yesterday shared a batch of new renderings depicting some new buildings and structures planned for Apple Campus 2, an upcoming flying saucer-shaped 2.8 million square foot structure that should become the company's new headquarters in January 2017, barring any unforeseen delays. The Apple-commissioned renderings depict two visitor reception locations, several outdoor food stations and an elegantly designed maintenance shed.
Apple to end support for QuickTime for Windows
Apple reportedly has plans to deprecate support for QuickTime for Windows, according to a research note issued Thursday by software security firm Trend Micro, which found a pair of new vulnerabilities in the software. Apple will no longer be issuing security updates for QuickTime for Windows, the advisory cautions.
An Apple support document provides the steps that Windows users can follow to uninstall the software. QuickTime for Mac is unaffected.
iTunes Movies and iBooks Store go offline in China without explanation
As of this morning, customers in China are unable to access Apple's content stores for digital movies and books, the iTunes Store for Movies and the iBooks Store, as both services went offline last evening without explanation. These stores are now inaccessible in China on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices, as well as on computers with iTunes.
No reason was give for the downtime and Apple had not commented on the move at post time, but AppleInsider has learned that it has something to do with the government's pending investigation into Apple's business practices.
Ultra-thin MacBooks with metal injection mold-made hinges due in second half of 2016?
Apple is expected to revamp the rest of its notebook lineup around ultra-thin MacBook models later this summer, which poses questions regarding the future of the existing MacBook Air lineup as Apple's thinnest notebooks. In a new report Friday, Taiwanese trade publication DigiTimes cited local component makers as saying that they are starting to see increasing competition for related component orders ahead of a rumored launch of “new ultra-thin MacBooks in the second half of 2016.”
Apple’s allegedly brokered $2.6 billion deal with Samsung to supply OLED panels for iPhones
Apple has reportedly brokered a deal with its South Korean frenemy Samsung, worth an estimated $2.59 billion, to supply OLED panels for future iPhones, scheduled to ship in 2017. Citing sources familiar with Samsung's plans, The Korea Herald reported Friday that Samsung's mobile display making arm, Samsung Display, will manufacture about hundred million OLED panels annually, measuring 5.5 inches diagonally, starting next year.