iOS

Randomize your iPhone’s wallpaper image on demand with UnsplashWalls

Anthony Bouchard ∙ November 8, 2017

The wallpaper is one of the first things you notice every time you use your device, whether you're glancing at the Lock screen to view the time, or accessing the Home screen to launch an app. With that in mind, shouldn’t your wallpaper captivate your interest?

It can be challenging to choose a single wallpaper to use all the time, but with a new free jailbreak tweak called UnsplashWalls by iOS developer ipad_kid, you won't have to. It can keep things exciting by randomizing your iPhone's wallpaper on demand.

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This tweak adds a Reduce White Point toggle to Flipswitch

Anthony Bouchard ∙ November 8, 2017

Did you know that your iPhone includes the Reduce White Point feature to mitigate eye strain? It can give your eyes a rest from the vibrant colors of your display, but setting it up can be a cumbersome process because it's buried so deeply in iOS' settings.

Enter a new free jailbreak tweak called Reduce White Point Flipswitch by iOS developer Erik E, which aims to make accessing Reduce White Point easier by implementing support for Flipswitch-enabled tweaks.

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Drago brings detailed karma statistics to the Apollo Reddit client

Anthony Bouchard ∙ November 8, 2017

If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, then you’ve probably heard all about the shiny new Apollo Reddit client for the iOS platform. Designed with love by a former Apple employee, it's almost everything an iOS user could ask for in a Reddit app.

While Apollo is indubitably stunning at first glance, jailbreak developers are already finding ways to enhance the app. Drago, by iOS developer rob311, is the latest of this bloodline of jailbreak tweaks with its sights set on making Apollo even better.

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Face ID is not perfect, but it has room to grow

Samuel Rentz ∙ November 6, 2017

Leading up to my initial experience with the all new iPhone X, I was extremely excited for a number of the new device’s landmark features. Chief among these was the X’s gorgeous new OLED display, a first for Apple in their mobile devices. The display is absolutely stunning, but this excitement was quickly stolen by the phone’s new authentification feature: Face ID.

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BounceReachability, HapticTwitter, Stylish, and other jailbreak tweaks to check out this weekend

Anthony Bouchard ∙ November 5, 2017

It seems like jailbreak tweak releases are picking up slightly compared to the last few weeks, which is great news for jailbreakers who like to get their hands on new and innovative ways to modify their devices.

In this roundup, we'll discuss all the new jailbreak tweaks that made it into Cydia this week. As always, we'll start by showcasing our favorites, and we'll outline the rest of them afterward.

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NoSpotiScreenShot disables the bothersome screenshot-sharing banner in the Spotify app

Anthony Bouchard ∙ November 4, 2017

Aside from Apple Music, Spotify is one of the most popular ways to stream music on an iPhone or iPad. In fact, Spotify is my preferred way to listen to music altogether. Still, I acknowledge that the app's obtrusive banner for sharing any screenshots you take tends to get bothersome.

Enter NoSpotiScreenShot, a new free jailbreak tweak produced by iOS developer xxthepersonx that keeps the banner you see above from appearing after snapping a screenshot of Spotify Now Playing interface.

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HapticTwitter brings haptic feedback to iOS’ official Twitter app

Anthony Bouchard ∙ November 3, 2017

I give credit where credit is due, and I'd have to say Twitter’s official app is a solid way to use Twitter on the iOS platform. Nonetheless, there are still a few ways it could be enhanced, and jailbreak developers are continuously exploring ways to do just that.

With a new free jailbreak tweak entitled HapticTwitter by iOS developer Squ1dd13, you can introduce a bevy of new haptic feedback triggers to the official Twitter app.

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Pocketdex companion app for Pokémon GO gets Raid Battle tracking & iPhone X support

Anthony Bouchard ∙ November 2, 2017

Pokémon GO players will be delighted to learn that the Pocketdex IV automation app for the iOS platform has received an update on Thursday with new features for tracking nearby Raid Battles and support for Apple’s latest handset, the iPhone X.

Originally released back in mid-July by Majd Alfhaily and Surenix, each prominent developers from the jailbreak community, Pocketdex strives to be a Pokémon Go power-player’s best friend. The app makes it easier to discern your best Pokémon from your worst; merely take a screenshot of the Pokémon in-game, and the app does all the calculations for you before spitting out the Pokémon's individual values (IVs).

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