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Augment your jailbroken iPhone’s dual-SIM capabilities with eSIM+

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated October 4, 2021

Apple’s latest iPhones, from the iPhone XR to the iPhone 13 lineup, support dual-SIM functionality. Straight out of the box, these handsets can have both a physical SIM-based carrier and an eSIM-based carrier configured on the same device for traveling abroad. But perhaps unsurprisingly, the native implementation of this capability on the iOS platform leaves a lot to be desired.

Here to help with this particularly disgruntling issue is a newly-released jailbreak tweak called eSIM+ by iOS developer iArrays. Just as the name implies, this tweak augments any jailbroken iPhone that supports dual-SIM capabilities, such as those mentioned earlier.

Apple adds new Memoji features and improves Messages in iOS 13

Evan Selleck ∙ June 11, 2019

Apple introduced Animoji and Memoji not too long ago, and in iOS 13 both features are getting quite a few upgrades to make using them even more fun. Apple showed off the new changes at this year's keynote for the annual Worldwide Developers Conference.

iOS 13 gains Dark Mode, more speed, Street View-like photography in Maps, tighter privacy protections & more

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 3, 2019

During today's WWDC keynote at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, Apple announced a plethora of new features and enhancements coming to iOS 13, the next major update to the world's best mobile operating system.

How to print iPhone Messages with iMazing on Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ May 6, 2019

If you haven’t heard of iMazing, this is a software application that you can use to the manage your iOS devices. Among their features, you can back up your device, manage its content, and yes, print your conversations from Messages app.

You likely have a specific reason for needing to print your messages. And this application makes it easy to do. If you already have iMazing installed, then you’re one step ahead. If not, it’s available for a free trial for Mac directly from the iMazing website.

So, let’s jump right to it; here’s how to print iPhone Messages with iMazing on Mac .

The best iPhone emoji keyboard apps

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ April 24, 2019

These days, using emojis when sending text messages is the norm. You can say about anything with an emoji instead of text from “I love you” to “Let’s grab a burger.” And your iPhone is packed with tons of them to use. But there are apps that take these handy little smileys to another level.

You can send emojis that are arranged in a picture, those that you edit yourself, and many that you won’t find on your iPhone by default. If you want to step it up with your emojis, here are the best iPhone emoji keyboard apps.

Also coming to macOS 10.15: Shortcuts, Screen Time, iMessage effects & other iOS features

Christian Zibreg ∙ April 19, 2019

Shortcuts, Screen Time, iMessage effects, better Siri, streamlined Apple ID management and other iOS features are coming to your Mac with the major new macOS 10.15 software, which will be previewed at WWDC 2019 on June 3 ahead of launch some time this fall.

How to stop audio messages from disappearing on iPhone and iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated March 22, 2023

Audio messages in the Messages app are cool little ways of communicating without text. You can tell someone you love them, send them a song clip, or just ask what’s up, all with your own voice.

The thing about audio messages, however, is that they don’t hang around forever. By default, they expire after two minutes of sending or listening to them, not to be heard again. This might be fine for some but not for others.

If you fall into the “others” category and want to hang onto those clips, here’s how to stop audio messages from expiring in the Messages app on iPhone and iPad.

MessageColors lets you add color gradients to the Messages app

Anthony Bouchard ∙ March 22, 2019

If you have an iPhone, then chances are you spend a lot of time in the Messages app text messaging other people. With that in mind, wouldn’t it be great if you could colorize the Messages app to match your individual personality?

If you like what you’re hearing so far, then you’ll probably enjoy a new free jailbreak tweak called MessageColors by iOS developer RestiveConch. This tweak lets you apply custom color gradients to your Messages app, making it possible to achieve the result you see in the screenshot example above.

iOS 12.2 upgrades audio messages to a new Opus codec at 24000 Hz

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 14, 2019

The iOS 12.2 software makes a significant improvement over the previous audio quality in iOS 12.1.4, resulting in audio messages that sound a lot better and crisper.

How to block someone in FaceTime or Messages on Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated August 24, 2026

In this quick tutorial, we show you how to block someone who has called you on FaceTime or sent you an iMessage in the Messages app on your Mac.

How to hide alerts for group texts on iPhone, iPad and Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated March 8, 2022

Group text messages can often get out of control, with several participants sending messages in quick succession. In such situations, you can either leave the group text or hide group text alerts and see them later.

This brief tutorial will show you how to turn off notifications for group iMessage or SMS conversations on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. We will also share a pro tip that ensures you're instantly notified of the group message with you in it, even if that group conversation is muted!

How to leave a group text on iPhone, iPad and Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated August 15, 2025

Learn how to leave group chats in Apple’s built-in Messages app on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac to cut down on notifications and enjoy peace when you need it.