Apple’s efforts with paid podcast subscriptions doesn’t appear to be going very well

Evan Selleck ∙ August 18, 2021
Marketing image showcasing Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Service with multiple channels shown on iPhone

It may feel like forever ago, but it was only in May of this year that Apple officially announced the new paid subscription option for Apple Podcasts. This gave creators the ability to earn money from listeners directly, rather than solely relying on advertisement revenue. It also meant Apple, one of the biggest companies out there when it comes to podcast hosting, was taking subscriptions for the content very seriously.

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A member of the jailbreaking community reveals they were also a double agent for Apple

Evan Selleck ∙ August 18, 2021

The jailbreaking community has been around for a very long time. It's not necessarily something Apple is a fan of, either. The company has been waging a push-and-pull battle with the community for as long as it's been around, trying to keep a lid on secrets and exploits. Meanwhile, the community aims for a more open platform in general, offering up tweaks and much more for users who are interested in working outside of Apple's walled garden.

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Pokémon Unite launches on iOS and Android September 22

Evan Selleck ∙ August 18, 2021

Pokémon has a lot of games out there, mostly dedicated to Nintendo's various consoles. One of the areas it could use some growth, though, is mobile. Which is strange, considering so many people would download and play more games featuring the (mostly) adorable pocket monsters. Just like we saw with Pokémon GO. And maybe now we'll see that all over again.

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Some of the best jailbreak tweaks for wallpapers on iOS 14

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated October 17, 2022

There are so many jailbreak tweaks out there in addition to all the new releases we cover every day that it can be challenging for new jailbreakers to know exactly where they should start. Having said that, it’s one of our top priorities here at iDownloadBlog to assist our readers with tweak discovery. We curate specialized lists like the one you’re reading now to help shine the spotlight on worthwhile releases that you may find interesting.

In this week’s addition to our rolling series that homes in on the best jailbreak tweaks for specific facets of iOS 14, we’ll focus on the wallpaper; everywhere it might appear. The wallpaper is the first thing users see when using their device, and it’s a personal choice for the end user to make. Given these circumstances, it’s easy to see why someone would want the best wallpaper user experience they can get, and a jailbreak can help with that.

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Apple issues a firmware update for the new Siri Remote

Evan Selleck ∙ August 17, 2021
Apple's promotional image depicting a female hand holding the redesigned Siri Remote that ships with the second-generation Apple TV 4K

While the vast majority of updates for Apple's products are coupled with announcements, even the firmware updates from time to time, that's not always the case. Some minor firmware updates go mostly under the radar, especially when it comes to whatever "new" things are being added to the mix. That's the case with today's firmware update for the brand new Siri Remote.

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‘Carpool Karaoke: The Series’ is making the drive over to Apple TV+ as it gets renewed for a fifth season

Evan Selleck ∙ August 17, 2021

There is a lot of attention put on Apple TV+ these days as far as rewards are concerned. Every time one of the streaming service's entries gets nominated, Apple makes a pretty big deal about it. Especially about the wins. What's kind of crazy is remembering that it was Carpool Karaoke: The Series that landed the streaming service its first Primetime Emmy Award way back in 2018. But, of course, we've got Ted Lasso raking in the awards now, so forgetting that little tidbit isn't too surprising.

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Apple continues to tweak the mobile Safari experience, adds a toggle for a top address bar

Evan Selleck ∙ August 17, 2021

With the grand unveiling of the newest version of Safari for iOS and iPadOS, Apple welcomed a few big changes to the experience. The biggest, along with tab groups in general, is that the address bar has been moved to the bottom of the iPhone. However, Apple has been listening to the masses --especially those who have been adamant that the upcoming changes aren't great-- and keeps tweaking that experience ahead of the public launch later this year. And today is no different.

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