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Italian regulators investigating Apple over ‘freemium’ app pricing model

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 13, 2018

Apple is one of a handful of tech companies being investigated by Italian regulators over the popular 'freemium' app pricing model. On Friday, Italy's Antitrust and Competition Authority said it's investigating Apple, Google, Amazon and Gameloft over apps that offer in-app purchases.

The agency wants to determine whether or not the companies offer sufficient information in their respective apps and app stores regarding pay-for in-app content. It feels consumers may be confused by the idea of downloading a game for free, and then receiving charges after the fact...

Video games wallpapers

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated April 17, 2018

Over the past few weeks, Wallpapers of the Week hosted theme-based wallpaper packs. Based on user comments, today is no different. Moving away from photorealistic imagery, this week features video game inspired wallpapers.

Save everyone's favorite iOS classic, Flappy Birds, these wallpapers enjoy a serious tone. From Assassin's Creed to Battlefield and Mortal Kombat, all the wallpapers below celebrate groundbreaking games that were popularized through various platforms...

Calendars 5 goes free for 48 hours: get it while you can!

Sébastien Page ∙ May 18, 2014

When Calendars 5 came out back in September of last year, we called it one of the best calendar apps for iOS. At the regular price of $6.99, it was a no-brainer for people looking for a powerful alternative to the stock calendar app, but it was a purchase hard to justify to people who don't necessarily need a better calendar.

As of today, price will not be an issue as Calendars 5 is going free for the next 48 hours or so. Our advice, you might have figured it out by now, is to grab this app while you can...

Winocm teases an iOS 7.1.1 jailbreak of her own

Sébastien Page ∙ May 18, 2014

Hot on the heels of i0n1c's proofs that he had jailbroken an iPhone 5c running iOS 7.1.1, iOS hacker winocm has come up with her own untethered jailbreak successfully running on an iPhone 4 with iOS 7.1.1.

While not as impressive as i0n1c's proof, winocm claims that her jailbreak could be brought to newer devices if someone was willing to "put in the effort."

Apps for cord-cutters

Lory Gil ∙ Updated April 17, 2018

Since the beginning of cable (it used to be called "pay TV"), people have been complaining about having to pay too much money for channels they don't want. Unfortunately, cable providers had solid contracts with networks and weren't willing to make compromises for their customers.

Things have changed a lot since the days of pay TV and you can now get much of the content you really want, without having to pay for 100 channels that you don’t. We've got a list of apps for cable subscribers who are finally ready to cut the cord.

I0n1c posts photo of jailbroken iPhone 5c running iOS 7.1.1

Cody Lee ∙ Updated February 11, 2016

When we did our 'state of the iOS 7.1 jailbreak' post earlier this month, we noted that there is currently no public jailbreak available for iOS 7.1 and newer firmwares. Apple patched the exploits used by evasi0n7 in 7.1, thus ending the jailbreak tool's impressive 4-month long run.

That doesn't mean that iOS 7.1 isn't jailbreakable though. In fact, we've seen proof from winocm and others that it is. And this afternoon, we're adding more evidence to the pile, as infamous hacker i0n1c has just tweeted a screenshot of his jailbroken iPhone 5c running iOS 7.1.1...

AlbumSnapper: create and manually select albums right from the Camera app

Jeff Benjamin ∙ May 17, 2014

Have you ever faced the need to create an album or filter photos to a specific album right from the Camera app? If you're a frequent photo taker, or a frequent traveller, you've likely faced such a need.

Wouldn't it be nice if you could designate a photo for a specific album before you even take the photo? Wouldn't it be cool if you could create a new album on the fly, right from the comforts of the Camera app?

A new upcoming jailbreak tweak from developer Brandon Sachs allows you to do just that. AlbumSnapper is a wonderful addition to the stock Camera app, and frankly, I don't see why this isn't a native Camera app feature to begin with. Check inside for the full walkthrough.

How to add LG-inspired ‘knock’ gestures to Activator

Jeff Benjamin ∙ May 17, 2014

The LG-inspired KnockOn feature seems to be a big hit amongst the jailbreak community. We've already seen Elias Limneos' KnockOn inspired tweak called SmartTap, and now we have Knock.

Knock is an Activator add-on that adds two new gestures to the mix: the ability to knock on (hard tap) the sides of the iPhone or the front and back of the iPhone. Knock uses the device's accelerometer to detect knocks, and a lot of work has been put into its development to prevent false positives. Have a look at our video demonstration for more details.

LSStepCount is a jailbreak tweak that places a pedometer count right on the Lock screen

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 19, 2023

Wouldn't it be cool if you could have a pedometer right on the Lock screen? Some phones, notably the Samsung Galaxy S5, already allow you to do this. Now you can do the same thing on your iPhone 5s courtesy of a new jailbreak tweak.

The tweak, which is aptly entitled LSStepCount, is a beta release that places a pedometer count right on the Lock screen and in the status bar. It's a beta tweak, so it definitely needs some TLC from a design perspective, but it works. Check out our video walkthrough of the tweak after the jump.

Logitech’s Case [+] review: the only case you might ever need

Lory Gil ∙ May 17, 2014

There are thousands of different types of iPhone cases on the market. You can spend less than $10 for a very simple back case, or hundreds of dollars on a luxury leather executive cover. There is a case out there for everyone.

Logitech has recently launched the Case [+], which may just be the right fit for every one. It is more than just a case. It is an all-in-one accessory kit for your iPhone 5 or 5s. The kit comes with a protective back cover, a car mount, a credit card holder, a backup battery, and a flap that doubles as a stand. The Case [+] kit comes with nearly everything you’ll ever need for your iPhone.

We have been putting the Case [+] through the paces to find out if it is all it is hyped up to be. Check out our hands on review of Case [+] below…

iOS 7: the ultimate Reminders app guide

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated March 28, 2023

The Reminders app is a stock iOS application that allows you to establish specific reminders based on groups of reminders called lists. The app integrates with Siri and features various geo-location elements to form what is a fairly deep and significant application.

Of course, there is no shortage of apps and methodologies to help users remember various things, but, as is the norm with most of the stock applications, no other reminders app has the privilege of being so tightly integrated within iOS. Inside, we’ll take a deep look at the Reminders app. We’ll show you the basics and some of the more advanced techniques in order for you to get the most benefit from this highly useful stock app.

Apps of the week: Thomas was Alone, Atom Run, Happy Camping, and more

Lory Gil ∙ Updated April 17, 2018

This week was another great one for new apps and games. Sometimes, it is hard to believe that technology has advanced so much in the past decade that we are able to do the things we can do on our mobile devices.

This weekend, you may be looking a game to help you pass the time, or you may be looking for an app to help you plan for your upcoming vacation. Whatever the weekend holds for you, we’ve got a list of apps and games you should check out…