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This new jailbreak tweak can forcibly hide or show the Status Bar for specific apps

Anthony Bouchard ∙ March 18, 2021

The Status Bar is something I like to keep in view at all times since it displays pertinent information about my device including the time, my current battery level, and my current wireless signal strength — be it cellular or Wi-Fi.

Unfortunately, many apps hide the Status Bar from view when you might want to see it, especially when they’re designed to operate in full screen. Some apps even display the Status Bar when you might want to hide it. Sadly, Apple offers no configurations to alleviate these concerns.

How to get Sileo on your checkra1n or unc0ver device alongside Cydia (obsolete method)

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated April 7, 2021

When you jailbreak your iPhone or iPad with checkra1n or unc0ver, the tool automatically installs the tried-and-true Cydia package manager by default. What you decide to do or install from that point on is up to you, whether you choose to install Zebra, Installer, or even Sileo. That’s right… we said it.

Sileo has long been thought of as a proprietary package manager for CoolStar’s jailbreaks such as Chimera and Odyssey. But now that Sileo is officially open source, it’s likely that we’ll see a lot more happening with Sileo in the foreseeable future. One such example would be Sam Bingner's Sileo fork, which makes installing the Sileo package manager on unsupported jailbreaks incredibly easy.

AltStore for iOS updated to version 1.4.5 with fixes for app (de-)activations

Anthony Bouchard ∙ March 17, 2021

Whether you depend on AltServer and AltStore for jailbreaking your iPhone or iPad with unc0ver or Odyssey or you simply use it to side load your favorite apps on your handset more easily, we have some relevant news you won’t want to miss.

Version 1.4.5 of AltStore is now available for iPhones and iPads running iOS 12.2 or later, and if you’re already using AltStore, then you’re probably going to want to go ahead and grab this update.

Rumor has it Apple has a ‘surprise and delight’ retail policy to give preferential treatment to nice customers

Evan Selleck ∙ March 17, 2021

Retail employees have to work with a lot of people on a daily basis. Sometimes those customers aren't always the easiest to work with, and can be downright difficult, too. Turns out, Apple has a "secret policy" that may give preferential treatment to the nice ones out there in the world.

New report says Apple is going to launch a new iPad Pro ‘as early as April’

Evan Selleck ∙ March 17, 2021

There were a lot of rumors pointing to a late March unveiling for new Apple-branded hardware. Including a new iPad Pro. However, with the end of the month quickly closing in, it's starting to look like that might not be the case. So now all eyes are on April.

7 tips to master the iPhone keyboard

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated March 13, 2026

Check out these seven handy tips to use your iPhone keyboard like a pro and start typing faster than ever!

The best household supply delivery apps for iPhone

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated August 30, 2024

Check out our list of the best household supply delivery apps for iPhone to get everything from toilet paper to toothpaste right to your doorstep.

When will Apple bring the Mac’s helpful Internet Recovery feature over to the iPhone and iPad?

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 17, 2021

Apple may be testing restoring the iOS software on unresponsive or malfunctioning iPhones that wouldn't require connecting the device to a Mac or PC to use regular recovery mode.

Natalie Portman and Sophie Mas sign first look deal with Apple TV+

Evan Selleck ∙ March 17, 2021

One of the ways Apple can secure content for Apple TV+ is with a range of first look and other deals with directors, producers, and actors. Today is one of the days the streaming service has just nailed down an option to secure plenty of new things to watch.

How to add check boxes, sliders, and star ratings in Numbers

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated March 5, 2026

Learn how to add a check box, star rating, slider, stepper, or pop-up menu in the Numbers app on your Mac, iPad, and iPhone for better data visualization and interaction.

New report says macOS malware development surged in 2020, but still pales in comparison to Windows

Evan Selleck ∙ March 17, 2021

It's always been a point of pride for some Mac users out there that worrying about potential malware threats isn't as big of a concern as it is while using Windows. And, despite the fact that a new report says threats are growing for Apple's computers, that talking point still seems to stand true.

Apple now predicted to hold an event in April rather than March

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 17, 2021

Apple was rumored to unveil new products next Tuesday via a prerecorded online presentation, but now a leaker has suggested that the supposed event will be held in April, not March.