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Pinnacle brings Apex/Zenith-style Home Screen app stack organization to jailbroken iOS 16 devices
I staunchly appreciate any jailbreak tweak that improves the user experience on my iPhone, and that’s exactly what a new release called Pinnacle by iOS developer rugmj does.
16Player brings the iOS 16 Music Player to jailbroken iOS 14 & 15 devices and adds more customization
The Now Playing interface on iOS 16 received a bevy of cosmetic changes compared to previous versions of iOS, and anyone who might be interested in porting those cosmetic differences on a device running iOS 14 or 15 can now do so with a new jailbreak tweak called 16Player by iOS developers tesla_man and Bibi Fire.
YTMusicNoCast hides the Cast button from the YouTube Music app
The YouTube Music app, much like the regular YouTube app, has a Cast button in the user interface that can be used to project your playback on another nearby device capable of receiving AirPlay or Cast signals.
WSJ: Apple discussed using China’s Baidu models for generative AI on iPhone
Apple might use the Chinese internet giant Baidu’s models for generative AI on iPhone in the 1.4 billion people country, its biggest overseas market.
SpringHooker jailbreak tweak offers a free palette of settings for customizing SpringBoard
We love a good general-purpose jailbreak tweak, which is why a free release called SpringHooker by iOS developer zSaaiq has been on our radar since the developer announced it in a post shared to /r/jailbreak.
Easy Notifications makes dismissing notification banners a simple one-step process
Normally, when you have a notification banner on your Lock Screen, you can swipe to the left on it to reveal two buttons: Options and Clear. You can also keep swiping left to fully dismiss the notification, but this takes some effort.
Epic Games Store coming to iPhone before the end of 2024, but not in the US
Fortnite maker Epic has confirmed its Games Store marketplace is launching on iPhone before the end of 2024, but not in the United States.
OLED iPad Pros and iPhone 16 models might feature skinnier display bezels
Apple will reportedly leverage technology referred to as Border Reduction Structure (BRS) to give the iPhone 16 models virtually borderless displays.
How to turn off memories and featured photos in Apple Photos
Learn how to stop your iPhone, iPad, or Mac from showing pictures in the Memories and Featured Photos sections of the Photos app as well as the photo widget.
Casetify brings its Ripple Case with MagSafe to iPhone 13 Pros
Casetify claims its Ripple Case can withstand drops up to 6.6 feet, or about two meters. It's now available for the iPhone 13 Pro models.
iPhone 17 may not need a screen protector at all
Apple's iPhone 17 lineup should adopt a new type of protective display cover glass, which is said to be significantly more scratch-resistant while reflecting less light.