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AppStoreTroller lets jailbreakers install apps from the App Store that require newer firmware
When you rock a jailbroken iPhone or iPad, one of the cardinal rules you follow is staying on the lowest possible firmware (or the newest jailbreakable firmware) at any given time. When you do this, software updates will quickly outpace you, and some App Store apps may require you to actually update for device’s firmware to use them.
Nugget v5 officially released with support for animated wallpapers, other bug fixes & improvements
We’ve been reporting for the past couple of weeks that iOS developer LeminLimez was working on a massive update for the macOS and Windows-oriented Nugget SparseRestore-based system customization utility for iPhones and iPads that would introduce animated wallpapers without the need to jailbreak said devices.
Apple launches new USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable with support for upcoming AirPods Max audio upgrades
As part of Apple’s announcement on Monday that the company’s AirPods Max with USB-C would support lossless & ultra-low latency audio with the included USB-C cable starting next month when iOS & iPadOS 18.4 and macOS Sequoia 15.4 launch, the Cupertino-based company has released a new accessory to help make these features usable even on devices equipped with 3.5mm audio jacks.
How to stop seeing all location pop-ups in Safari on Mac and iOS
Learn how to stop location-related popups from appearing when you visit websites in Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Jailbreak news of the week: Dig3st, Nugget v5.1 teaser, iOS 18.3.1 unsigned, & more…
Your friends at iDownloadBlog are avid fans of jailbreaking iPhones and iPads. We’ve done it for more than a decade, and it’s a fun experience that we still partake in despite the slowing of new releases and jailbreak tools.
MiniIsland narrows the Dynamic Island on jailbroken devices & keeps Status Bar icons from disappearing
If you have a jailbroken iPhone 14 Pro or 14 Pro Max, then we’d say you have quite the unicorn in your hands. It’s the newest device that you can currently jailbreak, assuming it’s running a supported firmware; and moreover, it’s the only jailbreakable handset with the coveted Dynamic Island.
How to disable the typing bubble indicator in Messages on iPhone
Learn how to reply to messages on your iPhone or iPad without showing the typing bubble indicator to the other person.
iOS 18.4: Apple adds an option to Safari to stop exposing recent searches
The Safari browser in Apple's iOS 18.4 software update exposes your recent searches, but there's a toggle to stop this from happening for privacy reasons.
Nugget to get video wallpaper support after first rolling out standard animated wallpapers in v5
In a teaser shared in the Cowabunga Discord channel over the weekend, Nugget developer LeminLimez said that an upcoming update to Nugget dubbed version 5.0 would introduce animated wallpaper options to iPhones and iPads running iOS & iPadOS 17.0-18.4 beta via the SparseRestore exploit without any jailbreak being required.
Some early iPhone 16e adopters affected by Bluetooth audio streaming issues
Some iPhone 16e owners have complained about Bluetooth audio streaming issues on their handset, but Apple has been mum on the matter so far.
How to fix Camera Control not working on your iPhone 16
In this troubleshooting guide, we cover several solutions to resolve issues with the new Camera Control button on iPhone 16, including problems with opening the camera or activating visual intelligence.