Apple has released iOS 12 beta 3 for developers. The software update arrives two weeks after the second beta was released. Developers can get the update from Apple's site or over-the-air (OTA).
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CoolStar: Electra 11.3.1 to filter incompatible tweaks from Cydia’s default repositories
While the Electra Team works hard to produce a working jailbreak tool for iOS 11.3.1 amid unexpected delays, team member CoolStar took to Twitter on Monday to announce a rather attention-grabbing update.
As it would seem, Electra 11.3.1 will incorporate a feature called “Project Repo Unclutter” that automatically filters incompatible jailbreak tweaks from appearing in Cydia’s default repositories (BigBoss, ModMyi, and ZodTTD).
Fifth developer betas of iOS 11.4.1 and macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 now available
Apple on Monday released to its registered developers fifth betas of the minor iOS 11.4.1 and macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 software updates.
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.
The fastest way to scan QR codes on your iPhone or iPad
Learn how to scan QR codes with your iPhone using the built-in Camera app, the dedicated Control Center widget, the Action button or Camera Control.
First iOS 12 public beta is now available for testing
Apple has made the first iOS 12 public beta, seeded last week to developers, available for testers. Those in the Beta Software Program can download iOS 12 from Apple’s website.
How to see detailed battery usage stats on iPhone
In this brief tutorial, you'll learn to access the built-in battery usage statistics to see how you have used your iPhone battery in the last 24 hours or the last 10 days.
Apple seeds new betas of iOS 11.4.1, tvOS 11.4.1, watchOS 4.3.2, and macOS 10.13.6
Apple on Monday released a round of new betas to developers. The fourth betas of iOS 11.4.1, tvOS 11.4.1 and macOS 10.13.6, as well as the third beta of watchOS 4.3.2, are now available to registered developers. The updates can be installed through Apple's dev center, or via each platform's respective OTA mechanism.
PokeCall brings a classic Pokémon-centric makeover to the incoming call interface
For all those Pokémon aficionados out there, PokeCall is a new jailbreak tweak by iOS developer Frozen Penguin that makes your iPhone’s incoming call interface look more like a battle screen from the classic Pokémon games.
In the screenshot examples above, you can see examples of how PokeCall replaces the stock incoming call interface in iOS with a Pokémon-centric look and feel.