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Some of the best jailbreak tweaks for iOS 14’s Now Playing interface

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated July 13, 2021

Continuing our unrelenting coverage of jailbreak tweak releases and pwnage news at iDownloadBlog, we’re coming back at you this week with yet another addition to our new micro series of posts showcasing some of the best jailbreak tweaks for personalizing a particular component of the iOS 14 mobile operating system.

We’ve already dove into the likes of Control Center and the Messages app, but this week we’ll be focusing on the Music component of pwned handsets by showcasing some of the best jailbreak tweaks for iOS 14’s Now Playing interface.

Airaw gives jailbreakers greater command over their CarPlay dashboard

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated April 4, 2025

CarPlay is something that a lot of iPhone users take advantage of to operate their handset more safely while in the comfort of their moving or stationary vehicle.

iPadOS 15 video: Check out all the new iPad multitasking features in action

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 11, 2021

Apple with its iPadOS 15 software has addressed complaints about the low discoverability of the iPad multitasking gestures by adding a new multitasking menu to the top of apps.

Microsoft is bringing xCloud game streaming to iPhone, iPad, and Mac out of beta soon with a significant boost to performance

Evan Selleck ∙ June 10, 2021

It took a bit of doing, but Microsoft (like other companies) figured out the "best way" to get its cloud game streaming aspirations on iPhone and iPad: web browsers. Microsoft launched its xCloud game streaming service in a beta earlier this year. But now the company has confirmed a broader launch is coming soon, and with one very important change along with it.

Dark Maps forces dark mode in Apple Maps at all times

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated September 21, 2021

The Apple Maps app is designed to display maps in light or dark mode based on one of two different circumstances; 1) the user’s system light or dark mode setting, and 2) the time of day it is.

Wouldn’t it be nice, however, if the app allowed you to choose between light or dark mode all the time without having to switch your system light or dark mode setting and without having to wait for a specific time of the day? If you answered yes, then you’re in for a treat.

This tweak hides podcasts from the Spotify app

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated September 21, 2021

Despite the fact that Apple Music ships natively on all of Apple’s iPhones and iPads, many users still flock to Spotify as their go-to media streaming service.

One thing users have noticed as of late is that Spotify has been investing heavily in the podcast space despite originally being a music streaming platform. This is wonderful news for podcast listeners, but to those who lack interest in podcasts, it’s nothing but extra clutter in an otherwise great app.

macOS 12 Monterey makes it easy to work across devices

Evan Selleck ∙ June 9, 2021

Apple's ecosystem isn't just about one device. It's about finding the right way to work across all the different Apple-branded products on your desk. And with two new features coming soon to macOS 12 Monterey (and, technically, iPadOS 15), it's getting a bit easier.

Apple has revived the beloved wheel-style time picker

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated October 20, 2022

Apple has revived the popular iPhone time picker on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 that lets you spin the wheel, but with a twist allowing you to switch back to the inline selector with a tap. Let me tell you all about it.

iPadOS 15 adds the Translate app, bringing new ways to communicate on iPad

Evan Selleck ∙ June 9, 2021

There are some instances where the iPad is missing out on some Apple-specific apps. The Weather and Calculator apps, for instance. And for folks who believe the Translate app would be a good fit for the iPad, well, Apple apparently agrees.

iOS 15 permits Android and Windows users to securely join FaceTime calls on the web

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated June 14, 2024

One of the best WWDC21 announcements for non-Apple fans is the ability for Windows and Android users to join FaceTime calls initiated by Apple users on macOS 12 or iOS/iPadOS 15.

Want a Windows 10-style Lock Screen on your jailbroken iPhone or iPad? Try Diary

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated February 28, 2022

Getting a little bit bored with the stock Lock Screen experience on your jailbroken iPhone or iPad?

If you answered yes to that question, then we don’t blame you. After all, being jailbroken means that you get to customize parameters of your device such as the Lock Screen to your heart’s content.

PadGrid condenses the Home Screen layout on jailbroken iPads

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated March 31, 2023

Anyone with an iPad knows that the Home Screen’s layout is locked to a specific grid with no adjustability out of the box.

The lone exception to this rule is that you can have widgets on the left side of the screen and apps on the right on the first page. Configuring the Home Screen in this way condenses the app icons. Still, it’s not ideal for the remaining pages.