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Substitute v2.0 officially released, v2.0.1 also now available

Anthony Bouchard ∙ January 8, 2021

At the end of November, hacker and unc0ver lead developer Pwn20wnd shared a Tweet indicating that Substitute — the primary tweak injection method for this particular jailbreak — would soon be updated to version 2.0 with a trove of improvements.

Without any sort of ETA provided at the time, no one could have guessed when Substitute v2.0 would launch. With that in mind, many unc0ver users were taken by surprise late last night when the update officially became available by way of Sam Bingner’s repository.

New iPad mini may boast 8.4-inch display with slightly smaller bezels

Evan Selleck ∙ January 8, 2021

We're now just over a week into January, which means the rumor mill is starting to really kick into gear. As such, we're starting to get a picture of what we might expect for new iPad models this year.

Sony unveils new BRAVIA XR 4K and 8K TVs with support for AirPlay 2 and HomeKit

Evan Selleck ∙ January 8, 2021

A new year, which means it's time for TV manufacturers to unveil new TVs. And Sony's not about to start disappointing you in 2021, as it unveils a handful of new smart sets.

Some Quibi content will live on, thanks to Roku

Christian Zibreg ∙ January 8, 2021

The New York Times reports that Roku and the recently discontinued Quibi have struck an agreement that will see the former purchasing the rights to the latter's original content library.

‘Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon’ is now available on Apple Arcade

Evan Selleck ∙ January 8, 2021

Back in December, we reported that a new adventure game, Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon was coming soon to Apple Arcade. Now, the wait is finally over.

The next 12.9-inch iPad Pro may have a thicker body to accommodate a mini-LED screen

Christian Zibreg ∙ January 8, 2021

Apple's upcoming refresh to the 12.9-inch iPad Pro may not include significant visual changes, but it should file as the company's first device to incorporate a mini-LED backlight system that's said to deliver many benefits of OLED technology, but with much less burn-in. To accommodate the new backlighting module, however, the tablet needs to become thicker.

Apple Pay may launch in South Africa in 2021

Evan Selleck ∙ January 8, 2021

While Apple Pay is readily available in a variety of different markets across the globe, it's not everywhere quite yet. And it looks like South Africa may be one of the next markets in line.

Kuo says don’t expect significant upgrades for the iPhone lens systems until 2023

Christian Zibreg ∙ January 8, 2021

According to the reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is not expected to introduce any significant iPhone camera upgrades beyond maybe lens improvements until 2023.

How to create an Apple Account for your child

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated November 26, 2025

Create an Apple ID or iCloud account for your child so they can have their own Apple Account on their iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac and take full advantage of the features that come with it.

AutoLockX prevents apps from overriding Apple’s Auto Lock feature

Anthony Bouchard ∙ January 8, 2021

As many iPhone owners already know, the iOS operating system provides users with a feature called Auto Lock that, when configured by the end user, can automatically lock the handset after a pre-defined amount of idle time. In other words, when your handset isn’t being actively used, it goes to sleep to save power and to secure your important data.

Auto Lock takes effect in most circumstances, however there are a few exemptions in which the feature gets overridden, such as during media (video) playback and while playing certain games. Some users like this because of its convenience, while others find it to be a concern both in terms of battery life and data security.

Apple unsigns iOS 14.2, 14.2.1, and 12.4.9, thwarting downgrades

Anthony Bouchard ∙ January 7, 2021

After officially launching iOS 14.3 to the public last month with new features and improvements, Apple has closed the signing window for iOS & iPadOS 14.2 & 14.2.1, a move that prevents affected iPhone and iPad owners from restoring their handset’s firmware version to anything but the current iOS & iPadOS 14.3 release.

In addition to iOS & iPadOS 14.2 & 14.2.1, the company has officially started unsigning iOS 12.4.9, which prevents older handsets that are incapable of being upgraded to iOS or iPadOS 13 from downgrading from the newer iOS 12.5 release.

Apple is still working on its self-driving car, but it’s still ‘half a decade away’ at least

Evan Selleck ∙ January 7, 2021

One of the long-standing rumors floating around Apple is the company's efforts to build an automobile. "Project Titan" as it's known, the Apple Car has been in the works for some time. However, we may be many years away before we see it actually launch.