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Video: The top 30 jailbreak tweaks for iOS 13.5

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 2, 2020

Jailbreaking has been picking up steam again thanks to unc0ver and other jailbreaks that work with iOS 13.5. It's this fresh breath of life that was breathed into the jailbreaking scene earlier in the year that has gotten Harris Craycraft, iDB's resident videographer, hooked to jailbreaking. In fact, we thought it prudent to ask Harris to create a hands-on video walkthrough of what we think are some of the best jailbreak tweaks for iOS 13.5 at the moment.

Apple TV+ shares official trailer for espionage thriller ‘Tehran’

Evan Selleck ∙ September 2, 2020

We first heard about Tehran, the espionage thriller coming to Apple TV+ earlier this year. And now we have a trailer.

Leaker claims no Apple Watch announcement this month

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 2, 2020

According to a prominent Apple leaker, who goes by the Twitter handle "L0vetodream," Apple will not launch nor announce its sixth-generation Apple Watch in September. Rather, fans of the wearable device should expect an official Apple Watch Series 6 announcement in October.

Russia may cap App Store fees at 20 percent

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 2, 2020

The Russian Parliament will soon vote on a bill that would cap the commission companies like Apple and Google charge on the sale of apps in digital stores to twenty percent. Last month, Russia’s anti-monopoly body alleged Apple abused its dominant position via the App Store.

iOS app economy has created 300,000 new US jobs during the coronavirus pandemic

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 2, 2020

Apple this morning published a fresh set of numbers that highlight the importance of its App Store in the overall US economy just as the application bazaar is increasingly finding itself under siege from disgruntled developers, competitors and regulators around the world.

App Store prices increase in Chile, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey due to tax changes

Evan Selleck ∙ September 1, 2020

Based on foreign exchange rates and taxes, sometimes prices change within the App Store in specific regions. That's the case now.

Apple seeds seventh beta of watchOS 7 to developers

Evan Selleck ∙ September 1, 2020

Apple will launch watchOS 7 later this year. Before that, beta versions of the software are necessary to prepare developers for what's to come.

‘Five Days at Memorial’ limited series heading to Apple TV+

Evan Selleck ∙ September 1, 2020

Apple TV+ officially announced yet another limited series coming to the streaming service in the near future. This one's based on an award-winning nonfiction book.

Apple releases iOS 13.7 with Exposure Notifications Express

Evan Selleck ∙ September 1, 2020

It has only been a week since Apple seeded the first beta of iOS 13.7, but apparently the company's ready for a full release.

Apple TV+ shares official trailer for unscripted series ‘Long Way Up’

Evan Selleck ∙ September 1, 2020

Almost a month ago, Apple TV+ shared a first look at the upcoming unscripted series Long Way Up starring Ewan McGregor. Now, we get the official trailer.

Apple Pay’s Express Transit feature launches for the Washington Metro

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 1, 2020

According to an official announcement, the Washington Metro now officially supports the Express Transit feature of Apple Pay after announcing upcoming support last December.

Claimed rear glass photo suggests LiDAR scanner may be coming to iPhone 12

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 1, 2020

We have been hearing that the next iPhone might include a LiDAR scanner for enhanced augmented reality and photography features but so far haven't seen any concrete evidence in form of leaked parts to support the rumor. Today, however, a claimed rear glass iPhone 12 component suggests that LiDAR is coming to the upcoming iPhone refresh.