The long release notes for iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 list dozens of cool new features and quality-of-life improvements available for the iPhone and iPad.
iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 are now available with new iPhone and iPad features
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From the latest news to the most comprehensive tutorials, learn how to get the most out of your iPad with our step-by-step guides and expert tips.
Get iOS 17’s new ringtones on your MacDirtyCow or kfd exploit-vulnerable device with Dawnbreaker
If you weren’t already aware, iOS & iPadOS 17 bring new ringtones to the iPhone and iPad for the first time in several years, and while you can always add third-party ringtones to your device regardless of what iOS or iPadOS version you’re running, you might still want those new ringtones even if you’re using an older version of iOS or iPadOS.
HEPTA Theme brings exciting colorful app icons to your Home Screen
Wouldn’t you like to spruce up that Home Screen that you look at every single morning? If so, then we’ve got just the theme for you.
Jailbreak news of the week: Dopamine jailbreak updated, How to sideload Misaka, & more…
Your friends at iDB are always covering the latest topics in jailbreaking, which is the primary reason why we make weekly roundups just like this one.
Cluckabunga kfd exploit-based UI toolkit updated to v1.2.2 with minor bug fixes & improvements
Cluckabunga, an all-in-one system customization app for iPhones and iPads exploitable via the kfd exploit — namely arm64e variants running iOS or iPadOS 16.0-16.6 beta 1 — received a minor update on Saturday.
15 features you can use from iPhone or iPad Lock Screen
Check out these 15 features you can use from your iPhone or iPad Lock Screen, even when your device is locked.
What to do before handing your iPhone or iPad to kids
These tips help ensure a safe experience for both your child and your device when handing over your iPhone or iPad.
Apple stops signing iOS 16.6 after releasing newer iOS 16.6.1, halting downgrades
Apple last week released iOS & iPadOS 16.6.1 to the general public with a patch addressing some serious security concerns on iPhones and iPads.
Pulsar Control Center UI add-on for MacDirtyCow & kfd exploits makes Control Center look slicker
Anyone who might be looking for a meaningful aesthetic upgrade for their Control Center interface may want to check out a new add-on called Pulsar Control Center UI by Phuc Do for the MacDirtyCow & kfd exploits.
How to sideload the Misaka package manager app on your iPhone or iPad with Sideloadly
For those extended moments when it seems like there’s no jailbreak in sight, most iPhone and iPad tinkerers can get a quick fix from package manager apps that host add-ons for the MacDirtyCow and kfd exploits instead.
Apple will launch iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and watchOS 10 on Monday, September 18
Apple will publicly release the new iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and watchOS 10 software updates for the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch the following Monday, September 18.
The iPad Air 6 could be the only new iPad released in 2023
Apple isn't expected to update its iPad lineup in 2023 with the exception of the next iPad Air expected to release this October but without a dedicated event.