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Algoriddim unveils all-new djay app for iOS, now free with Spotify integration, Automix AI & more

After more than eight years as a paid-for app, Algoriddim's djay for iOS is now offered as a free download with advanced features that used to be exclusive to paid versions, such as Spotify integration, the machine learning-based Automix AI engine and the classic mode with just two turntables and a mixer. They've also moved to an optional monthly subscription that brings pro-grade features to power users, including the ability to mix videos, use djay's music production tools and access Algoriddim's huge built-in library of loops, samples and visuals.

How to see battery percentage when charging Apple Watch in Nightstand mode

No matter how you charge your Apple Watch—either via its magnetic charging cable or charging dock—doing it in Nightstand mode displays a circular indicator on the screen along with a green lightning bolt inside. The outline gets gradually tinted green to visually denote charge progress, but it's a rough estimate of how full the battery is and as such not very accurate. Here's how you can switch to a more precise percentage display.

Commander One: a powerful, dual-pane Mac file manager that puts Apple’s Finder to shame [sponsored]

Managing your files in macOS, browsing network volumes, using Dropbox without downloading data to your Mac, sharing items between iOS devices and your computer and performing other file operations in the Finder—all those everyday tasks leave a lot to be desired. Enter Commander One, a free, productivity-focused Mac file manager from US-based developer Eltima that's everything Apple's annoying Finder wishes it could be, and then some more.

Security researcher Jann Horn publishes a privilege escalation bug that was fixed in iOS 12.1.1

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Given everything that’s been happening in the security research space lately, iOS 12 appears to be far from non-exploitable. On the other hand, bugs, exploits, and vulnerabilities for Apple’s latest and greatest operating just keep rolling in with each passing day, and this could potentially be great news for the jailbreak community.

The latest of such occurrences involves a privilege escalation bug for iOS 12.1 and earlier by Jann Horn of Google Project Zero. The security researcher published his notes online regarding the bug Monday afternoon, just five days after Apple publicly released iOS 12.1.1 to patch the bug, along with several others.