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This tweak improves the timestamps in your iPhone’s call log history

Anthony Bouchard ∙ July 15, 2019

The Recents tab found in the iPhone’s native Phone app is meant to display a running history of your incoming and outgoing phone call activity, making it easier for you to call someone back or reference a phone number if you ever needed to. Sadly, the timestamps for older phone calls tend to become less descriptive over time, showing only the date and not the timeframe.

Thankfully, a new free jailbreak tweak called ExactTimePhone by iOS developer gilshahar7 can fix this problem. As shown in the before and after screenshot examples above, this tweak makes even your oldest phone history items show a timestamp in addition to the date that it transpired.

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How to start a conference call on iPhone

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated May 12, 2023
Start Conference Call iPhone

Whether you're working remotely, collaborating with your team or staying in touch with your loved ones, making a conference call on your iPhone can make your life easier. In this article, we'll take you through the simple steps on how to start a conference call on your iPhone.

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T9Dialer brings T9 dialing support to the iPhone’s native Phone app

Anthony Bouchard ∙ May 20, 2019

T9 dialing was initially introduced as a means of making text input easier on 3x4 numeric keypads, much like those found on old cell phones. Modern smartphones with their phone number hot-linking and advanced contact lists have all but phased out the need for such things, but to those wishing they could access T9 in the iPhone’s native Phone app: you’re in luck.

T9Dialer is a somewhat new jailbreak tweak released by iOS developer Jordan Koch (eskimo_dev) that ports full T9 functionality to the numeric keypad in the iPhone’s native Phone app.

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Vocito is a lightweight alternative to CallBar

Anthony Bouchard ∙ April 10, 2019

It’s no secret that the iPhone’s inbound call interface is an intrusive pain in the butt. Not only does it take up the entire display, but you can’t do away with it without first declining the phone call. Obvious much?

CallBar by Elias Limneos has long enjoyed being the premier solution to Apple’s horrendous inbound call interface on jailbroken handsets, but a new jailbreak tweak release dubbed Vocito by iOS developer Antique aims to increase the competition in this sector by introducing a minimalist alternative to CallBar.

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These jailbreak tweaks let you record phone calls with the press of a button

Anthony Bouchard ∙ March 18, 2019

Have you ever wanted to record your inbound and outbound phone calls from your iPhone? If so, then you’re not alone; in fact, this is quite possibly one of the most highly-requested features that Apple hasn’t natively implemented in the iPhone’s calling interface.

While a slightly convoluted process exists that may or may not work depending on your carrier, those with jailbroken handsets can make this process a whole lot easier by installing one of two recently-released jailbreak tweaks dubbed Call Recorder X+ (iOS 12) and Super Recorder X+ (iOS 12) by iOS developer hacx.

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CallBar XS brings everyone’s favorite phone call-centric jailbreak tweak to iOS 14

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated September 11, 2022

If you have a jailbroken iPhone, then you should probably add Elias Limneos’ new CallBar XS jailbreak tweak to your wish list.

Just like its predecessor, CallBar XS streamlines the phone-centric functionality of your iPhone by incorporating a less intrusive incoming and outgoing phone call interface. In short, it replaces iOS’ full-screen call interface with one that’s hardly any larger than a standard notification banner, and it does so without sacrificing any functionality.

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How to turn off Call Waiting on iPhone

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated March 22, 2023
Call Waiting Disabled on iPhone

Call waiting is one of those convenient phone services that was introduced decades ago on landlines. It lets you answer an incoming call while you’re currently on another call. It can be a handy feature so that you can take calls without your line being tied up.

However, call waiting can also be a nuisance. If you’re already on an important call and don’t want to be bothered by others trying to reach you, you may not want this feature enabled. So, here’s how to turn off Call Waiting on your iPhone.

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How to receive fake calls on your iPhone to get you out of bad situations

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated March 15, 2023
Receiving and picking up a fake call on iPhone

It’s happened to all of us at one time or another. You’re on a date you want to get out of, in a mind-numbing meeting that you can’t leave, or at a boring gathering you’re trying to escape. Then suddenly, you receive a phone call that takes you away from the situation, and you're free at last!

To make sure that you never have to go through that agony again, grab an app that makes that rescue phone call to you. Here’s how to receive fake calls on your iPhone to get you out of those bad situations.

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