In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to search Apple’s database to check if a third-party cable, charger, or other accessory is MFi certified or not.
How to confirm your iPhone accessory is Apple MFi Certified
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After HomePod, MediaTek wants to provide modems for iPhone
MediaTek is expected to supply Wi-Fi chips to Apple for the HomePod speaker. The Taiwanese company has bigger plans, however, as it hopes to replace Qualcomm as one of Apple's modem chip providers for iPhone, according to DigiTimes.
Is this Apple’s rumored 18W USB-C adapter headed to new iPhones?
Sources said Apple might bundle fast-charging adapters and USB-C cables with 2018's iPhones and today a rumored 18-watt USB-C adapter was shown off in a new set of alleged photos.
TintIconLabels lets you colorize your Home screen’s app icon labels
Apple designed the Home screen’s icon labels to be legible against most wallpapers out of the box, but some exceptions exist, especially when using third-party alternatives to the stock offerings. In other situations, users simply want something more expressive than just plain-Jane black or white.
Whatever the case may be, a new free jailbreak tweak called TintIconLabels by iOS developer CydiaGeek is here to help. Just as the name implies, TintIconLabels lets you adjust the appearance of your application icon labels.
BetterCCXI, Nine, PokeCall, and other jailbreak tweaks to try this weekend
Although the jailbreak community is still eagerly awaiting a public jailbreak for iOS 11.3.1 amid Ian Beer's latest exploit releases, there have been some rather interesting jailbreak tweak releases that may hold you over in the meantime.
In this roundup, we’ll discuss all the jailbreak tweaks released in Cydia this week. As usual, we’ll begin by showcasing our favorites and then outline the rest of them afterward.
BetterCCXI makes certain iOS 11 Control Center modules more accessible
One of the major improvements that shipped with iOS 11 was the operating system’s redesigned modular Control Center interface. But as nice as it is, it still leaves a bit to be desired.
Fortunately, a new jailbreak tweak called BetterCCXI by iOS developer ATWiiks lets you resolve some of the shortcomings that are present in iOS 11’s Control Center interface.
Miss how notifications looked in iOS 9? Try a new tweak called Nine
iOS 11 introduced a polarizing makeover for notifications on the Lock screen, Notification Center, and throughout the rest of the operating system. Unsurprisingly, not everyone is onboard with the redesign.
Fortunately, you now have the option of rolling back the look and feel of your iPhone or iPad’s incoming notifications with a new free jailbreak tweak called Nine by iOS developer Jake Kaslewicz.
Cosmic-Watch once again captures our universe in stunning detail
Back in 2016, we positively reviewed the Cosmic-Watch app for iPhone and iPad. Priced at $4.99, the universal app shows you the relationship between time and the cosmos using stunning 3D graphics. Now, the app is out with its most significant update since first launching and, yes, it’s out of this world.
Apple Maps lane guidance expands to Croatia and Slovenia
Apple Maps customers in Croatia and Slovenia can now use a lane guidance feature.
Facebook is testing keyword snooze
You may soon be able to snooze specific keywords in your Facebook News Feed for 30 days.
How to use your iPhone or iPad as a teleprompter
Learn how to use Apple's free Pages app to turn your iPhone or iPad into a handy teleprompter for your speeches, lectures, video recordings, and more.
DC Universe is a new video streaming service for super fans
Warner Bros. is unleashing a digital subscription service for its biggest DC Comics fans. DC Universe will offer all-new live-action and animated series, classic TV series, and films, and more, the new service arrives for iOS and Android users in beta format in August followed by its official launch in the fall.