After carrying out an informal survey of Downtime listeners and iDB readers, Sebastien reveals some of the announcements that YOU want to see at WWDC this year.
What YOU want to see at WWDC 2021 [podcast]
Apple says new brick-and-mortar stores are coming despite the coronavirus pandemic
Even though the pandemic saw many retailers downsizing their operations, Apple definitely isn't one of them, according to a new report from Germany’s Funke Mediengruppe.
Some iPad models may add OLED displays beginning in 2022
Before Apple officially made the switch to a mini-LED display in the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, there was a bit of a back-and-forth going on in the rumors department. Some stories said Apple would make the leap to OLED. Others pointed to mini-LED.
And now we know that Apple chose the latter, going with that display technology for its largest and most powerful tablet this year. However, there is still an expectation that Apple's simply biding its time, still planning to adopt an OLED display in at least one iPad model in the near future. Indeed, many believe that switch will happen in 2022.
How to delete a file on your Raspberry Pi
Like any other computer, your Raspberry Pi can fill up with unwanted items. You may have created a file that you no longer need or downloaded a file you no longer want.
If you’re ready to do a bit of cleaning on your Raspberry Pi, we’ll show you how to delete a file.
This tweak puts a white dot in the Status Bar when your LED flashlight is on
One of the things I really like about iOS and iPadOS is that a tiny colored dot manifests itself in the Status Bar when your handset’s camera or microphone activates. Not only is it a great way to be reminded that your hardware is being used in the background, but it also promotes privacy by ensuring you’re in the know whenever an app taps into your camera or microphone.
I can’t count on my own two hands the number of times I’ve witnessed someone who forgot their device’s flashlight on and failed to realize it either because they were out in the Sun or because the LED flash was being covered by something. Having said that, a similar Status Bar-centric indicator for the rear-facing LED flash could also benefit users.
Samsung reportedly starts production of 120Hz screens for iPhone 13 ahead of schedule
Apple suppliers Samsung and LG Display have reportedly kicked off production of OLED panels for the upcoming iPhone 13 family, with Samsung focused on the 120Hz ProMotion screens.
How to create Memojis for your iPhone contacts
Don't have a person's picture to use as their contact photo? In this tutorial, we'll show you how to use a Memoji as the Contact Poster or Contact Photo on your iPhone.
Mesh gradient wallpapers for iPhone
Every Sunday we update the iDownloadBlog Wallpapers of the Week gallery with shiny, new, photo quality images for your favorite iOS devices. This week, is naturally no exception, with an awesome pack of handcrafted backgrounds in pastels, perfect for a light and airy feeling. It is summer, after all, and the time for peppy wallpapers will match the mood.
Jailbreak tweaks of the week: IAmLazy, Liddel, NetFence, & more…
If you’ve got a jailbroken iPhone or iPad at your disposal, then you’ve likely got an itch for finding and installing the latest and greatest jailbreak tweaks.
Fortunately for you, we’re back with a new edition of the jailbreak tweaks of the week, where we’ll be discussing all the latest releases and jailbreak-centric news in one easy-to-digest piece.
Has an iPad replaced your Mac?
I have very down-to-earth goals for an iPad mini: I just want to use it to read books. And that form factor is still my favorite iPad size to date. But even I know my aspirations for the small tablet are insane.
Because while the iPad mini is a great tool to use Apple Books on, even if it has a dated LCD screen, that price tag makes it an outrageous eReader. And this is when someone would say, well, it's an iPad. You can use it for more than just an eReader, and that's the real appeal. And that person would be right!
NetFence is an effective outgoing firewall for jailbroken iPhones & iPads
Most people view the internet as a powerful tool for accessing information in an instant, but advertising companies see it in just the same way — often utilizing the very internet connection you depend on for said information to track your every move and report back with personally identifiable statistics.
A firewall can help preserve your anonymity and privacy over the internet by giving you the distinct choice to allow or deny these connection requests. That’s just one reason why a newly released jailbreak tweak dubbed NetFence by iOS developer FoxfortMobile might be of interest to you.
No2Theft4 alerts iPhone owners to thieves, takes their photo, and sends location data to email or SMS
Nobody likes it when their iPhone gets stolen, either by pranksters or actual thieves, and while Apple’s Find My app can certainly help you track it down, it’s limited in its feature-centric capacity.
iOS developer Elias Sfeir knows this, and that’s why he spent the time to make a popular jailbreak tweak known as No2Theft. Today, we’re excited to share that No2Theft4 — the fourth iteration of this handy anti-theft extension — is now available for all pwned iOS 12-14 devices.