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Day One journaling app updated for iOS 9 with 3D Touch support and native watchOS 2 app

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated February 27, 2018

Day One by Bloom Built, my go-to journaling app for iOS and the Mac, has had an app for the Apple Watch since April 2015, but it used to be hampered by the limitations of watchOS.

With watchOS 2, apps can now run directly on the wearable device and more independently of its connected iPhone, resulting in better responsiveness and faster execution. A brand new release of Day One now includes a native watchOS 2 app, support for 3D Touch Home screen shortcuts on the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus and more.

iOS 9’s Wi-Fi Assist, fully explained and demystified

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 12, 2015

Wi-Fi Assist, a new feature in iOS 9, was initially met with some skepticism as Apple did a lousy job detailing how it works beyond stating that Wi-Fi Assist automatically uses cellular data when Wi-Fi connectivity is poor.

“With Wi-Fi Assist, you can stay connected to the Internet even if you have a poor Wi-Fi connection,” the iPhone maker said somewhat critically.

However, inexperienced users might encounter some unwanted effects when using their devices in areas with low Wi-Fi signal because Wi-Fi Assist will activate their carrier's mobile data network and therefore possibly lead to increased data consumption and unwanted overage fees on the wireless bill.

Here's what Apple is saying how Wi-Fi exactly works.

Apple partnering with local retailer Croma to set up first stores in India next month

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 12, 2015

At long last, first Apple Stores are about to launch in India, home to population of 1.25 billion people. As reported by The Economic Times, Apple Stores will be debuting in India in partnership with Tata-owned consumer electronics chain Croma, which will host Apple products at six of its locations as a pilot.

Apple's tried and tested store-within-a-store concept will go live at five Croma stores in Mumbai—Malad, Juhu, Oberoi Mall and Phoenix Mall—in addition to Croma's Jayanagar store in the city of Bengaluru, the capital of India's southern Karnataka state and the center of the country's technology industry.

Super Sharp review: simple physics make this game fun and challenging

Lory Gil ∙ October 12, 2015

Finger-swiping games really stand out on touch-screen devices. Before smartphones, there really wasn't such a thing. Now, slicing and dicing with your finger has become its own category.

Super Sharp is one such game, but it adds a nice physics-based mechanic to a minimalist puzzle that is quite entertaining. We've got a full game review of Super Sharp below. See if it is something you'd like.

Review: the Prong PWR is an iPhone battery case with a twist

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 19, 2018

After spending a year growing accustomed to the iPhone 6 Plus, I decided to go for the smaller handset. I've been pretty happy with the 6s thus far, but the smaller size means a smaller battery, and I've found it's not enough to get me through a normal day.

When I'm working, my dock is typically within arms-length, but on days when I'm out and about this gets to be a problem. We have several battery packs, but I find USB cables very limiting, and I definitely don't want to use a bulky battery case full-time.

That's where the Prong PWR Case comes in.

10 Tweetbot tips for power users

Jeff Benjamin ∙ October 11, 2015

Tweetbot 4 is one of the best Twitter clients for the iPhone that money can buy. It's always been a solid client, but new long-awaited features were added to the 4th iteration that's really brought the app back to the Twitter app throne.

Many of us have been using Tweetbot since it first appeared on iOS, and as such, we've become quite accustomed to all of the shortcuts and gestures that allow us to use the app in the most efficient way possible.

If you're new to Tweetbot, then this list of 10 tips will help bring you up to speed. But even if you've been using Tweetbot since day one, you may find a tip or two in this list that you weren't aware of. Watch the video, and let me know if any of the following 10 tips are new to you.

Massive collection of iOS-inspired wallpapers for Apple Watch

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated February 17, 2020

With the launch of WatchOS 2, Apple Watch gained the ability to include user-selected wallpapers on select watch faces. Either a photo album will rotate through wallpapers each time the watch lights up or a single photo may be chosen.

This customization gives you more possibilities and matching device wallpapers can create a nice effect. Thanks to @AR72014, this Wallpaper of the Week post includes optimized Apple Watch wallpapers from previous versions of iOS. Take a step past the fold to find your favorites, both new and old.

Tweaks of the week: BatteryIcon, Mimoji, More Recent, and more

Sébastien Page ∙ October 11, 2015

Just when you thought the jailbreak community was being hit by a tweaks drought, developers come out of nowhere to prove me wrong. For instance, jailbreak developer Creatix is responsible for the launch of no less than four tweaks this past week, and although they won't revolutionize the way you use your iPhone, they certainly will make your life a bit easier.

Kudos to all these devs who are still releasing new tweaks. You guys keep up the good work!

The top stories of the week

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated April 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.

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Mountek nGroove: a dashboard mount that uses your outdated CD player

Lory Gil ∙ October 10, 2015

Nobody listens to CDs anymore, am I right? OK, I know that CDs are still the most popular form of physical music. However, if you've got 20GB of music right on your iPhone 6s, then you probably don't have a binder full of CDs in your glove box. Which means you probably don't use the CD player in your car very often.

Why not make use of that dusty old CD player by using it to mount your iPhone 6s? Mountek's nGroove is a universal dashboard mount that fits into the CD player slot. So, it doesn't get in the way of your air conditioner, it's not using up valuable cup holder space, and it isn't in your way when you are trying to see out of your windshield.

Leave me Alone, Assembly, Pause, and more apps to check out this weekend

Lory Gil ∙ Updated February 4, 2018

This week, we were pleasantly surprised by AT&T's Wi-Fi calling support, Adobe's decision to make Lightroom for iOS free, and the fact that we may get our hands on the iPad Pro as early as the first week of November.

We were also disappointed to discover that malware was targeting iOS devices, some of our iPhone 6s chips weren't as good as others, and we may not get our hands on the newest Apple TV until as late as the first week of November.

If you are tired of the rollercoaster of tech-based emotions you've been through this week and just want some apps and games to relax you, check out our weekend list.

Google launching deep integration between search and iOS 9 apps by month’s end

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 9, 2015

Google announced today that Apple fans who are running iOS 9 on their iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices will soon start seeing app content in their search results in the Safari browser.

The company's so-called App Indexing feature is now compatible with HTTP deep link standards for iOS 9. Owners of iOS 9 devices should expect app content to begin surfacing in search results by month's end.