With just a few weeks until Apple's rumored September 9 media event, small wonder we're now seeing a bunch of parts for the upcoming 'iPhone 6s' and 'iPhone 6s Plus' smartphones leaking out from Asian supply chain.
European repair firm MacManiack was able to get hold of a fully assembled display component for the iPhone 6s from a supplier and today posted a video of it. This could also be a ploy to steal free publicity on the part of MacManiack so take the report with healthy skepticism.
Claimed CAD drawing published Monday by the usually reliably OnLeaks provides yet another indication that Apple's next-generation iPad mini will be the slimmest 7.9-inch iPad yet, basically supporting the theory that the iPad mini 4 will match the thinness of the iPad Air 2.
The device's profile is expected to go from 7.5mm down to the iPad Air 2 thinness of just 6.1mm, or less than the iPad mini 3 thickness of 7.5mm. In addition to the technical drawing of the iPad mini 4, OnLeaks posted a nice hands-on video showcasing a claimed iPad mini 4 housing.
As a writer for iDB, sometimes, it gets difficult to stay focused on my work. I am easily distracted by chats with friends, social media, and playing games on my iPhone. The best way to combat distraction is to time my tasks and finish on deadline.
Today: Pomodoro Timer is a task manager that helps keep you focused by timing your daily tasks and giving you much needed breaks in between. You can get more done if you are aware of the time ticking away while you work.
When I'm looking around for rugged iPhone cases, I'm often thinking of whether it can withstand my camping and hiking trips. It has to be tough enough to withstand drops, but not be too bulky.
i-Blason's Prime Dual Layer Holster case is rugged, lightweight, and comes with a kickstand and a holster clip. So, you can keep your iPhone 6 at your side and free your pockets for other things, like trail mix.
The Wallpapers of the Week section is designed to bring you fresh images for iOS devices. By combing through the web and viewing submissions from readers, we post the best of whats around, on a weekly basis.
Today, we depart from the iOS specific restriction and delve into a fairly niche wallpaper genre. Inside, find four sets of dual screen wallpapers for various devices. Naturally, they can be used as standalones, but really shine when paired.
Another week brings another batch of solid Cydia releases. The headlining tweak from the past week is without a doubt Lock+, the WYSIWYG theme creator with a web-based interface. If you've been hesitant on messing with themes in the past, then you should give Lock+ a serious look; it makes theme creation simple and easy.
Other interesting tweaks from the past week are Epicentre, which adds a redesigned passcode interface with slick animations. There's also Picture Passcode, which lets you create custom security based on photos.
Check out our full list of the past week's jailbreak tweaks in this post. Of the nearly two-dozen tweak releases mentioned, you're bound to find one or two tweaks that will catch your interest.
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Multify—one of the most impressive multitasking jailbreak tweaks that we've seen thus far—is now available for jailbreakers running iOS 8.3 and iOS 8.4. Up until now, the tweak wasn't compatible with the latest jailbroken firmware, but that has now been remedied.
We reviewed the original version of Multify back in March, and were super-impressed by what it brought to the table. Now, jailbreakers who perhaps haven't had a chance to take the tweak for a spin get to do so.
The big news this week is that iOS 9 and WatchOS 2 got their fifth beta versions. While developers and beta testers are checking out all of the new features that the general public won't get to use until the fall, the rest of us have to find some interesting new content to keep us occupied.
Whether you are looking for an old-school tabletop style game, or want to go on a virtual vacation, we've got a list of apps and games we think you should check out this weekend.
Apple must like the feedback that it's getting from its recently launched "If it's not an iPhone" ad campaign. Today, the fourth video in the series was posted on Apple's YouTube channel, and it features a catchy tune, bright colors, and lots and lots of strategically placed iPhones.
Apple is planning an event for Wednesday, September 9 to announce new products, according to BuzzFeed's John Paczkowski. The well-connected reporter is hearing that the company will use the stage to unveil new iPhones, iPads and Apple TV.
In line with previous rumors, Paczkowski says the new iPhones—which the press has been referring to as the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus—will feature pressure-sensitive Force Touch displays, improved camera systems and significantly faster processors.
In the market for a new iPhone on Verizon? If so, please be advised that the big red carrier is killing device subsidies beginning next Thursday, August 13, in favor of all-new month-to-month service plans.
The company revealed four new incoming plans with varying amounts of 4G LTE data, from the basic $30 per month plan with one gigabyte of shareable data to the $80 per month plan with twelve gigabytes of cellular data.