The September 2018 release of the iOS 12 software update brought an easier way for iPhone owners to retry Face ID following an unsuccessful unlock attempt on the Lock screen.
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Apple’s updated review guidelines prohibit cryptocurrency mining apps on iOS and macOS
In an effort to limit cryptojacking on its devices, Apple has officially stopped accepting cryptocurrency mining submissions for iPhone, iPad and Mac and is no longer permitting such software to be distributed through both App Store and Mac App Store.
How to have your iPhone and iPad automatically download and install new iOS updates
Running the latest iOS edition helps protect your devices from malware and any known exploits that would put your private data at risk of being hijacked by malicious apps.
To ensure your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are up to date, turn on the Automatic Updates option to have the latest version of the iOS software download and install automatically when available.
How to live stream the 2018 FIFA World Cup on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is set to begin on Thursday, June 14th with the opening game opposing the host country Russia to Saudi Arabia. The competition will see 32 teams fight for the most prestigious sport title over the course of an entire month. If you aren't sure how to follow the competition, we will show you several ways to stream the FIFA World Cup on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Straw displays a banner notification with every song change
If the iPhone or iPad that you use to listen to your favorite media happens to be jailbroken on iOS 11, then you may want to check out a new free jailbreak tweak called Straw by iOS developer Jake Kaslewicz.
This tweak acts as your own personal song announcer by presenting a banner at the top of your display every time a new track starts playing.
StatusBarX, Tractor, and other jailbreak tweaks to try this weekend
The jailbreak community is pumped up with all sorts of new excitement over the news that Ian Beer found and plans to release a tfp0 exploit for iOS 11.3.1. More importantly, CoolStar’s Electra jailbreak is expected to add support for the new exploit in due time.
If you’re as excited as we are about the upcoming ability to jailbreak iOS 11.3.1, then take a moment to familiarize yourself with some of the latest new jailbreak tweaks. This roundup discusses all the jailbreak tweaks released throughout the past week, beginning with our favorites.
Apple stops signing iOS 11.3.1 following the release of Ian Beer’s new exploit
Apple stopped signing iOS 11.3.1 on Friday, a move that prevents most iPhone and iPad users from downgrading their firmware to anything older than iOS 11.4.
iOS 11.4 was just released about a week ago, so this news shouldn’t come off as much of a surprise. Nevertheless, it’s sure to drum up some disappointment considering the likelihood that iOS 11.3.1 will gain jailbreak support thanks to a new tfp0 exploit released by security researcher Ian Beer.
iOS 12 brings precise cursor selection and trackpad mode to iPhones without 3D Touch
Apple customers have been able to leverage 3D Touch to turn their iPhone keyboard into a trackpad since iOS 9. But wouldn't it be cool if you could select text with precision even on phones without dedicated 3D Touch hardware, like older iPhones? With iOS 12, you can!
Houdini ‘semi-jailbreak’ updated to beta 3 with support for iOS 11.3.1
If you follow Abraham Masri (@cheesecakeufo)’s Houdini semi-jailbreak project, then you might be excited to hear that beta 3 has been released this week with support for iOS 11.3.1, all thanks to Ian Bear’s newly-released tfp0 exploit.
iOS 12 lets your iPhone or iPad automatically update itself when new iOS software is available
A new Automatic Updates option in iOS 12 permits your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to download the latest iOS software on its own when new versions become available.
Untethered Hey Siri on iOS 12 works even when your iPhone is in Low Power Mode
iOS 12 adds support for Hey Siri even when your iPhone's battery is running low.
Long-awaited favicons in Safari tabs are finally back, thanks to iOS 12 and macOS Mojave
The latest version of Apple's Safari browser that ships with macOS 10.14 Mojave brings back the long-awaited favicons to help visually distinguish between multiple open tabs. What's more, favicons are available for the first time on iPhone and iPad thanks to iOS 12.