Apple on Wednesday went ahead and seeded the latest betas of its popular operating systems to developers.
Apple seeds sixth betas of iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, macOS 11.3, tvOS 14.5, and watchOS 7.4 to developers
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iOS 14.5 has fixed a stupid bug that blocked web searches containing the word “Asian”
Apple's iOS 14.5 software update unblocks the word “Asian” as adult content, fixing an apparent bug in the Screen Time feature that blocked any web searches with “Asian” in them.
JellyLock Reborn breathes new life into a popular Lock Screen launcher tweak from the past
Remember JellyLock? If you don’t, then we’re happy to remind you that it was a popular jailbreak tweak from way back in the day that allowed pwned iPhone users to enjoy an Android-inspired app launcher from the comfort of their Lock Screen.
JellyLock’s intense popularity when was first released is a testament to just how much iPhone users wanted access to these kinds of shortcuts on their device. Fast-forward to today, and iOS features Camera and Flashlight shortcuts, but not much else. That’s why we’re excited to talk today about JellyLock Reborn by iOS developer MegaDev, as it breathes new life into this beautiful tweak for modern iterations of iOS.
Apple officially announces that WWDC 2021 kicks off June 7 in an all-online format
Apple has announced that it will host its next conference for developers from June 7, 2021, through June 11. Similar to the last summer's developers conference, WWDC 2021 will also be an online-only event rather than an in-person gathering due to the current pandemic.
Alt5tore simplifies the process of updating unc0ver directly from the AltStore app
If like so many other jailbreakers out there, you depend on the unc0ver tool to keep your iPhone or iPad pwned, then we’ve got some good news for you – especially if you take advantage of AltStore to install unc0ver on your device.
As many AltStore users already know, the app hosts download links to some of Riley Testut’s software, including the Delta emulator app for various Nintendo-centric systems and the Clip clipboard manager. Both can both be installed with the tap of a button directly from the AltStore app as long as you’re connected to the same Wi-Fi network as AltServer on your computer.
Spice up your jailbroken iPhone’s Now Playing widget with Arkita
Anyone who uses their iPhone for frequent media consumption will inevitably interact with the handset’s Now Playing widget under various circumstances. It can be useful for pausing the Now Playing track in a pinch or resuming playback when it has already been paused. Moreover, it makes skipping to the next or returning to the previous one without unlocking your device a breeze.
Despite just how useful the iPhone’s Now Playing widget can be, I still find myself desiring more when I see it. It could be that the widget is merely too plain for my taste; or perhaps that I feel that Apple could’ve done so much better than they did when designing it. If you agree, then a newly released jailbreak tweak dubbed Arkita by iOS developer P2KDev may offer a hint of refuge.
WebKit code references Apple’s unreleased iOS 15 and macOS 12 software updates
Apple's refreshed code for the WebKit layout engine used by Safari and other web browsers includes references to the major iOS 15 and macOS 12 software updates launching this fall.
Volify adds a volume slider to Spotify’s Now Playing interface
Spotify is a wonderful alternative to Apple Music on Apple’s mobile device lineup, but the app’s third-party Now Playing interface is missing an obvious element that I would’ve expected most music players to incorporate: a simple volume level slider.
If you’re jailbroken and you’d like to add a volume level slider to your Spotify app’s Now Playing interface, then we invite you to try out a newly released and free jailbreak tweak called Volify by iOS developer ginsu.
Jailbreak tweaks of the week: BigSurCenter, SafariBlocker, Yuna, & more…
With everything that has been happening in the jailbreak community recently, we’d understand if you’re having trouble keeping up. That’s why we create these weekly easy-to-digest roundups, since we want all jailbreakers to know about the latest developments and tweak releases as they happen.
In this roundup, we’ll discuss the latest jailbreak tweak releases and news from this past week, spanning Monday, March 22nd to Sunday, March 28th. We’ll kick things off by going over our favorite releases in detail and then wrap things up with an outline of everything else at the end.
Give your pwned iPhone or iPad a macOS-inspired Control Center with BigSurCenter
When Apple released macOS Big Sur last year, it invited a plethora of new aesthetics and features alike to Apple’s desktop operating system. One of the more notable changes encompassed Control Center, which received a modular makeover.
MusicLyricsShare lets jailbreakers tap and hold on Apple Music lyrics to share them
There are two types of people in this world: 1) those who listen to music because it sounds good; and 2) those who listen to music to hear and follow along with the lyrics. If the latter camp sounds like you, then chances are you might have a sudden urge to share said music lyrics from time to time.
MusicLyricsShare is a newly released and free jailbreak tweak by iOS developer ETHN that streamlines this process in Apple’s Music app by letting users tap and hold on the individual lyric blocks that appear when a song streams via Apple Music.
WaveAway provides modest iOS customization without the price tag
Whether you’re new to jailbreaking or merely looking for a quick and easy way to personalize various parts of the iOS user interface without investing money, WaveAway is a newly released and free jailbreak tweak by iOS developer Sangster that might be of interest.
WaveAway is best described as a free all-in-one jailbreak tweak that provides a myriad of different options for customizing your handset’s mobile operating system. It’s not quite as in-depth as many of the paid all-in-ones out there, such as Springtomize, but as a free release, it’s definitely worth checking out.