Pwn20wnd releases re-written Osiris jailbreak for developers and other advanced users
The developer-centric Osiris jailbreak has been completely re-written and re-released by renowned iOS hacker and unc0ver creator Pwn20wnd.
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Apple seeds second betas of iOS 12.1.1, tvOS 12.1.1, first beta of watchOS 5.1.2
Following the release of macOS Mojave 10.14.2 beta 2, Apple on Wednesday released new betas to developers for iOS 12.1.1, tvOS 12.1.1 and watchOS 5.1.2. It’s the second beta for the iOS and tvOS updates, and the first for watchOS.
Apple starts testing first betas of iOS 12.1.1, tvOS 12.1.1 & macOS Mojave 10.14.2 [U]
Apple has begun testing the minor iOS 12.1.1, tvOS 12.1.1 and macOS Mojave 10.14.2 software updates [UPDATE: pulled].
Apple invites developers to get their Mac apps notarized for Mojave’s improved Gatekeeper
macOS Mojave has several features that tighten security, including an improved Gatekeeper feature that enforces code signing and verifies downloaded apps before allowing them to run. Today, Apple issued a reminder to developers to get their Mac software notarized so customers have increased confidence that it’s not known malware.
The first beta of iOS 12.1 brings eSIM support, here’s how it works
iOS 12.1 includes support for eSIM on the new iPhones, but you’ll need to wait until your carrier flips it on before being able to enjoy the benefits of dual-SIM functionality, like using two different plans and phone numbers at the same time, or keeping your phone line while using a local data plan when traveling.
Developers can now offer TestFlight public invite links for beta software testing
Developers can now offer a public invite URL for outside users to test their unreleased beta software. The new testing option is rolling out now.
Everything to know about the new, rich Apple Watch complications on Series 4
Apple’s new watch brings a pair of faces specifically designed for the new complication families. Learn about the engaging, full-color complication on Series 4 and how they take full advantage of the new, rounder, fifteen percent larger display.
New iPhones can read NFC tags in the background, no app needed whatsoever
The new iPhones feature updated hardware for NFC which supports background tag reading. This permits the new phones to scan for and reads NFC tags without requiring users to launch an app for that beforehand.
Starting March 2019, iPhone & Watch apps must support Xs Max and Series 4 hardware
Starting March 2019, all new iPhone and universal iOS apps and their updates must be built with the iOS 12 SDK and support the new iPhone XS Max, Apple’s highest-resolution iPhone yet. All new watch apps and updates will need to be built with the watchOS 5 SDK and support the new Apple Watch Series 4.
New Developer Insights video pushes devs to adopt auto-renewable subscriptions
Auto-renewable subscriptions bring value throughout the entire subscription lifecycle while helping developers earn predictable revenue to fund app development.
All App Store apps must have a privacy policy beginning October 3
User privacy continues to be a major topic for Apple, with the tech giant requiring that iPhone and iPad developers include a privacy link in the App Store Connect metadata field beginning next month.
iOS 12 lets developers create extensions for reporting unwanted texts and calls as spam
iOS 10 included a CallKit framework that brought a system-wide way for customers to use specialized apps on their iPhone, like Hiya and TrueCaller, that automatically identify and block nuisance calls before the phone even rings. With iOS 12, Apple started allowing developers to write new types of call-blocking extensions that gather information from the user before deciding whether to report or block the number.