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Alive! review: add filters and effects to your Live Photos

Lory Gil ∙ Updated January 27, 2019

Live Photos is a cool new feature available on the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. However, it is not exclusive to those devices. Thanks to third-party apps like Live Pictures and jailbreak tweaks like EnableLivePhotos, even older devices running iOS 9 can take advantage of creating Live Photos.

Alive! is a photo editing app specifically designed for Live Photos. Whether you've taken them on an iPhone 6s, or an older device with a third-party app or jailbreak tweak, or even if someone sent you a Live Photo, you can edit them using this app. We've got a hands-on review of Alive! for you today.

The Koomas CD-Air mount slips into your car’s CD player

Lory Gil ∙ December 7, 2015

We've mentioned before that, although every new car still includes a CD player, many of us have moved on to a more convenient method of listening to music. So, that dashboard CD player just sits there getting dusty. Well, maybe not for everyone.

The Koomas CD-Air mount slips into your car's CD player, so you can keep your iPhone 6s at arms-reach without getting in the way of your windshield or air conditioner. Plus, it has the unintentional bonus of allowing you to still use the CD player to play music.

How to install Kodi on iOS 9 without jailbreaking

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 19, 2018

Kodi is one of those apps that I love using on my jailbroken devices, but did you know that it can also be easily installed and used on a non-jailbroken device? I just finished installing Kodi on my iPad Pro in a matter of minutes. Although it's not as straightforward as installing it from Cydia, it can still easily be done with a bit of patience.

I use Kodi to stream live local channels to my iOS devices via an HDHomeRun box, but I also use it to stream video from an external drive hooked up to my AirPort extreme. Needless to say, it's a great app that's not just limited to jailbroken device thanks to Xcode 7.

Five must-try apps for the iPad Pro

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 19, 2018

During my hands-on time with the iPad Pro, I’ve been able to identify several apps that I believe all iPad Pro owners should have in their stable of apps. Inside, you’ll find details about a popular email client, an awesome text editor, a podcast recording studio, a visual drawing, sketching and painting app, and an awesome iPad Pro-optimized Twitter client. Have you tried them all?

These wallpapers will match your Apple leather case

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated April 19, 2018

If you are a wallpaper fanatic, nothing seems better than having the perfect image to match your favorite iOS devices. Previously, we posted wallpapers that matched the iPhone's aluminum body colors. In addition to this collection, we are excited to offer wallpapers for matching Apple accessories.

Inside the post you will find some amazing texture and color matching graphic design by iDB regular, Jason Zigrino. He recently posted these Apple Leather Case-inspired wallpapers to his Deviant Art gallery. Navigate past the fold to find direct download links of his latest creation!

Tweaks of the week: Splitify, 3DNotifications, and more

Sébastien Page ∙ December 6, 2015

As we enter the last month of the year, the jailbreak community is still going strong, despite the lack of any jailbreak for iOS' latest version. Like every Sunday, we sum up the new releases in Cydia for your perusing. Have a look and share what your favorites are in the comments section.

iDB Holiday Gift Guide: Cody’s picks

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 16, 2018

One of my favorite things about the holidays is gift-hunting. Whether I'm looking for something to add to my own wish list, or shopping for others, I love trying to track down the perfect present. So as you can imagine, I enjoy taking part in iDB's annual Holiday Gift Guide.

My picks this year consist of both fun and practical gift ideas, that have proven to be well-made and well-reviewed. As you might have guessed, many of the suggestions are tech-related, but I did make sure to include a few non-tech ideas for those that prefer non-gadget gifts.

Apple appears to have upped the iTunes Match track limit

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 5, 2015

According to a report by blogger Kirk McElhearn, Apple has increased iTunes Match and iCloud Music Library track limits above the original 25,000 track threshold. This increase, while yet to be officially acknowledged by Apple, has been in the cards since at least summer.

Although Eddy Cue, who serves as Apple's Senior Vice President of Internet Software and Services, said that the limit would rise to 100,000 around the iOS 9 release, the increase hit an apparent delay, and has just now begun to roll out to users.

iDB holiday gift guide: Lory’s picks

Lory Gil ∙ Updated June 12, 2018

As 2015 creeps up on its closing, Christmas is the last chance to buy that special someone the perfect gift (unless their birthday falls after Dec. 25). iDownloadBlog is ready to give you the inspiration you need to get the right gift for the right person with our fourth annual Holiday Gift Guide.

This year, my personal preferences for the perfect package under the Christmas tree leans toward wearables and virtual reality. But, I've also included a few gifts for traditional techies, as well as ideas for the non-tech geek in your life.

Listomatic, Dominion, Korg iDS-10, and more apps to check out this weekend

Lory Gil ∙ Updated March 19, 2019

This was a big week for Apple Watch. Google updated Hangouts, Pedometer++ got a big fitness update, and Apple launched a new line of (RED) branded products that includes a special Apple Watch band. With all this great Apple Watch news, who cares about iOS? Amiright?

Don't worry, we won't let you down. We've got a list of apps and games available on iPhone and iPad and there is no Apple Watch support in sight (at least not yet). So have fun and get downloading.

Tweak Count 2: quickly view how many Cydia tweaks you have installed

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 4, 2015

Have you ever wondered how many jailbreak tweaks you have installed on your jailbroken iPhone at any given time? Of course, you can always open Cydia and manually count how many tweaks you have inside of the Installed tab, but wouldn't it be better if there was a running tally of installed tweaks provided right within Cydia? That's the premise behind Tweak Count 2—a free jailbreak tweak that provides you with a real time tally of installed Cydia tweaks.