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How to jailbreak iOS 8.1 with Pangu 1.0.1 [video]

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 18, 2018

Pangu for iOS 8 caught us all by surprise, but it shouldn't be a shock that the talented Chinese jailbreak team pulled off a jailbreak in such a short period of time since iOS 8's release. While the Pangu tool for iOS 8 isn't exactly ideal as far as a consumer jailbreak goes—it doesn't come bundled with Cydia, it's in Chinese, and it's Windows only—it's certainly better than nothing.

In this video tutorial, we will show you how to jailbreak iOS 8.1 using Pangu 1.0.1 with a Windows machine. It's an extremely easy and simple process, as long as you follow the steps exactly. This tool can jailbreak the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and any other device capable of running iOS 8.x. Check out our full video tutorial for the details.

Helvetica Neue typeface replaces Lucida Grande as the system font in OS X Yosemite

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 18, 2018

One of the most striking changes that you will notice when you first fire up OS X Yosemite is the system-wide font change. Apple’s previous desktop operating system releases, since 1999, used Lucida Grande as the system font.

Lucida Grande worked well on lower resolution screens, but as high resolution Retina Displays become more common, it's starting to look out of place. To address the issue, Apple decided to adopt iOS’ system font of choice—Helvetica Neue—and make it the system font for OS X Yosemite.

The survival guide to pre-ordering your iPhone 6

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated February 5, 2018

Unlike last year, Apple will let you pre-order your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus tonight, starting at 12.01 am PT. If our recent poll is any indication, it seems that almost twice as many people will pre-order the phone rather than wait in line next Friday to buy it directly from an Apple Store or one of the authorized retailers.

Pre-ordering has both its advantages and its drawbacks, so you should carefully weight your options before making a decision. To help you out, we've created this survival guide to pre-ordering your iPhone 6 where we share some simple tips on how to prepare for tonight.

How to uninstall multiple jailbreak tweaks at once

Alihassan Mahdi ∙ Updated February 11, 2016

If you're a jailbreak enthusiast like me, you'll probably end up installing a bunch of jailbreak tweaks that will pile up over time. Sooner or later, you might forget about them and after a period of time, you'll end up with a lot of unused tweaks which may have a negative impact on the performance of your device and can slow it down or cause lags. Surely, it's easy to remove one or two tweaks that you don't need, but it becomes a hefty task if you want to delete a lot of tweaks that you no longer use.

Fortunately, there's a workaround that allows you to uninstall all the jailbreak tweaks that you don't need in a single tap. This involves queuing all of them together and performing a batch uninstall. To find out how, follow our step-by-step guide outlined below.

How to jailbreak iOS 7.1.2 untethered using Pangu

Jeff Benjamin ∙ June 30, 2014

Good news ladies and gentlemen. iOS 7.1.2 is out and it's jailbreakable right now with the Pangu untethered jailbreak. That means that yes, you can update to iOS 7.1.2 and rest easy knowing that it's jailbreakable out of the box.

If you've yet to jailbreak using Pangu, be sure to follow our jailbreak tutorials which lie after the break. We have tutorials for both Windows and Mac OS X. Step inside to learn how...

How to jailbreak iOS 7.1.x with Pangu 1.1 on Windows [video]

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 17, 2018

The highly anticipated Pangu 1.1 update was just today released for both Windows and Mac users. Obviously, the big news here was Mac compatibility, as Mac users were left without a usable version after the initial Windows-only version of Pangu 1.1 was released.

But Windows users should be happy too, as version 1.1 of Pangu brings with it English text that makes it easier to follow along in the jailbreak process. The update also gets rid of the nefarious checkbox that allowed pirated software to be easily installed on your device.

Pangu 1.1 is a streamlined version of the original tool. If you've been on the fence about using it, then perhaps this latest update will ease your concerns. Check inside to view our step-by-step jailbreak tutorial for Pangu 1.1 on Windows.

How to jailbreak iOS 7.1.x untethered with Pangu on Mac OS X [video]

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 17, 2018

Pangu for the Mac was just released today, and it brings with it the ability to jailbreak iOS 7.1.x untethered. The Windows version, which was released last week to much fanfare, has already allowed many people to enjoy the fruits of jailbreaking iOS.

I think it's safe to say that the Mac version has been highly anticipated since word of Pangu first hit the Internet. For those of you who remained patient, your patience has paid off. You can now jailbreak iOS 7.1 and iOS 7.1.1 using your Mac. Check our our full video walkthrough inside for all of the details.

How to jailbreak iOS 7.1.x with Pangu on Mac OS X using a virtual machine for free

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated June 29, 2014

So it's kind of a bummer that there isn't a Mac version of Pangu just yet. This is especially true for those of us who only have Macs and don't own any Windows machines (raises hand).

But just because Pangu is only available for Windows doesn't mean that you're dead in the water. There is an easy, if not a teeny bit time consuming, way to jailbreak iOS 7.1.x on a Mac right now. It can be accomplished by means of using a virtual Windows instance.

Check inside to see how you Mac users can jailbreak your iOS 7.1.x devices with Pangu using a Windows virtual machine instance. It's probably a lot easier than you imagined, and most importantly, it's absolutely free!

How to jailbreak iOS 7.1 and iOS 7.1.1 untethered with Pangu on Windows [video]

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 17, 2018

The Pangu.io jailbreak seemingly came out of nowhere, but we can confirm that it 100% works. We tested the jailbreak on our device running iOS 7.1.1 and it worked just as advertised, burning two exploits in the process.

Pangu will eventually come in two flavors—a Windows version and a Mac version—however, the Mac version is still in development. Inside, we'll show you how to jailbreak iOS 7.1.x on your device using Pangu for Windows.

iOS 7: the ultimate Spotlight search guide

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated March 28, 2023

Spotlight is the search tool that allows you to search for local files on your iOS device quickly and efficiently. Along with local file searches, Spotlight can search web contents via your device's default search engine or via Wikipedia.

The great thing about Spotlight is that it is built right into the stock iOS 7 Home screen, and it's accessible from any Home screen page.While the Spotlight search tool isn't as robust as Spotlight on the Mac, or as robust as what you'll find on competing platforms (there is no delimiting for local content), its ease of use makes it a fairly efficient tool for locating content quickly on the iPhone. Have a look at our full Spotlight how-to post after the break.

iOS 7: the ultimate Reminders app guide

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated March 28, 2023

The Reminders app is a stock iOS application that allows you to establish specific reminders based on groups of reminders called lists. The app integrates with Siri and features various geo-location elements to form what is a fairly deep and significant application.

Of course, there is no shortage of apps and methodologies to help users remember various things, but, as is the norm with most of the stock applications, no other reminders app has the privilege of being so tightly integrated within iOS. Inside, we’ll take a deep look at the Reminders app. We’ll show you the basics and some of the more advanced techniques in order for you to get the most benefit from this highly useful stock app.

iOS 7: the ultimate Weather app guide

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated March 28, 2023

The stock Weather app is a simple pre-installed application that utilizes weather data from Yahoo. The Weather app makes it easy to quickly view weather conditions and forecasts for a variety of locations at once. It feature location awareness, meaning it can dynamically update to reflect weather conditions in your current area, even when jet-setting across the country or the world.

The Weather app isn't the most robust or feature-filled app on the block, but it's good enough to get you by in a pinch. Have a look as we walk through each of the features available in this stock application.