Hot off the heels of adding rootlessJB 3.0-like partial support for iOS 12.0-12.1.2 into the unc0ver v3.0.0 pre-release, hacker and unc0ver lead developer has announced yet another revision to the tool Monday evening.
Pwn20wnd announced the update via Twitter, denoting how the revision brings exploit-related fixes to the mix:
Apple today released second developer betas for what would become mid-cycle iOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4 and tvOS 12.2 updates.
Hacker and unc0ver lead developer Pwn20wnd added partial support for iOS 12.0-12.1.12 to the unc0ver v3.0.0 pre-release Monday morning, a move that follows closely in the footsteps of Jake James’ rootlessJB 3.0 tool, a rootless SSH-oriented iOS 12 jailbreak for developers; likewise, this doesn’t support A7, A8, or A12 devices.
The hacker notes that there are some significant asterisks here to consider before jumping onboard. Much like rootlessJB 3.0, unc0ver’s preliminary iOS 12 support does not comprise of Cydia or Cydia Substrate as certain jailbreak patches aren’t yet functional.
Talented hacker and software developer Jake James took the jailbreak community by surprise this weekend after releasing rootlessJB 3.0, a developer-focused rootless jailbreak tool for A9, A10, and A11 devices running iOS 12.0-12.1.2.
James announced the release of rootlessJB 3.0 via Twitter on Saturday, perhaps unsurprisingly stirring up quite of a bit of attention among his following:
Wednesday saw two separate jailbreak tools (Electra and unc0ver) pick up support for iOS 11.4.x, so one might be inclined to say that it’s been a decent day for the jailbreak community. But wait… there’s more!
Wednesday evening, hacker and software tinkerer @Geosn0w announced the release of an incomplete ‘developer-only jailbreak’ for iOS 12.0-12.1.2 dubbed OsirisJailbreak12. The work was made possible by the tfp0 exploit that was just recently unleashed by security researcher Brandon Azad:
The iOS 12.2 beta, which released for developer testing last week, permits you to set Downtime options in your Screen Time settings on a day by day basis, which wasn't possible before.
Not long after tihmstar published his iOS 11.4-11.4.1-centric tfp0 exploit for headphone jack-enabled handsets, security researcher Brandon Azad followed up by releasing an exploit of his own intended for devices running iOS 12.1.2 and earlier.
Azad shared the news via Twitter Tuesday afternoon, including a link to documentation encompassing the exploit:
Just yesterday, Apple was compelled to temporarily disable its FaceTime service after a critical bug was discovered that enabled a malicious individual to ‘spy’ on someone else via the recipient’s microphone and camera. Apple later mentioned that they would implement a fix via a software update later this week.
The circumstances present obvious implications for the jailbreak community, as installing a software update would reduce your jailbreakability to practically zilch. That said, if you’re waiting for an iOS 12 jailbreak to drop and don’t have the means to install Apple’s upcoming firmware update, then you’re undoubtedly questioning what the best course of action is.
A recent report out of Japan alleged that a seventh-generation iPod touch is in the works, and now it's been hinted that the device may have no Touch ID nor Face ID. Additionally, evidence has surfaced that new iPad models are being worked on, too, also without Face ID.
iOS developer Steve Troughton-Smith has unearthed references to four new iPads from the iOS 12.2 beta, which released for developer testing last week.
"In theory, iOS 12.2 references four new iPads in Wi-Fi and cellular variants, all without Face ID, and an iPod touch with no Touch ID nor Face ID," he wrote on Twitter.
It's interesting that the current sixth-generation iPod touch uses the identifier "iPod6,1" but the upcoming model carries the identification string "iPod7,1".
"I've always figured it means they worked on a generation and decided not to ship it, so they skipped," Steve speculated (I think it signifies a next-generation design).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZefYz-0l8ik
These new iPad and iPod touch models had been registered with the Eurasian Economic Commission. As first spotted but MySmartPrice, the Eurasian filing lists tablet computers running iOS 12 with the following model numbers:
A2123 A2124 A2126 A2153 A2154 A2133 A2152This database has reveled unreleased Apple devices in the past.
iDownloadBlog's own Harris Craycraft has taken it upon himself to revisit the sixth-generation iPod touch to see if this under-appreciated App Store machine is still worth it in 2019.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjMby_ZBNVI Subscribe to iDownloadBlog on YouTubeAs for the newly referenced iPads without Face ID, these could be fifth-generation iPad mini models and a refresh of the $329 9.7-inch iPad, in Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi + Cellular editions.
We saw leaks of some iPad mini 5 parts in the past few months so we fully expect these new mini tablets to arrive in time for the spring. The low-cost iPad, according to one report, could have a bit larger screen at ten inches diagonally.
A claimed iPad mini chassis in Rose GoldOther new features discovered in the iOS 12.2 beta include Apple News expansion to Canada, HomeKit TV support and a new magazine-subscription service (Apple may even be working on a Netflix-like subscription service for games).
Smaller changes in the iOS 12.2 beta that we managed to spot include a new Add Money button for Apple Pay Cash in the Wallet app, redesigned AirPlay icons, an overhauled Apple TV Remote widget in Control Center which now takes up the entire screen and more.
Could this be a fifth-generation iPad mini?How cool would a next-generation iPod touch be, do you think?
Would you rather be interested in the next iPad mini?
Chime in with your thoughts in the comments down below.
The iOS 12.2 beta includes a previously unseen landing page for a new digital subscription feature within the stock News app, called Apple News Magazines.
A setup card in the iOS 12.2 beta confirms Apple's working on a new AirPods version with a built-in Hey Siri that could launch around iOS 12.2's release in a matter of few weeks.
Developer Khaos Tian has managed to add his Smart TV to the Home app on the iOS 12.2 beta by hacking Apple's HomeKit protocol. As a result, he's discovered, screenshotted and capture on video some of the upcoming HomeKit features for Smart TV integration and control.