iOS

Runners Map lets you easily share and discover running routes

Steffen Reich ∙ October 20, 2017

Tracking and mapping your runs to a T is something most of us runners do, mainly because it provides valuable insights into your training progress. At the same time, there is something to be said about archiving runs for posterity and having the ability to review and show off older running tracks. The likes of Nike+ or Runtastic - i.e. the big players in the game - have recognised the immense potential of route tracking years ago and beefed up their apps accordingly.

Google Chrome picks up iOS 11 drag and drop support on iPad & two new Today widgets

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 19, 2017

Google today updated its mobile Chrome browser for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with a pair of new features. Chrome, a free download from App Store, now supports iOS 11's new drag and drop capability on compatible iPad models and brings two new Today widgets.

How to mirror your iPhone or iPad on a smart TV

Harris Craycraft ∙ Updated December 24, 2021

AirPlay is integrated into multiple Smart TVs from major brands like Samsung, Sony, LG, Vizio, making it effortless to mirror your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to the bigger TV screen. But if your smart TV doesn't have AirPlay built-in, here's how to wirelessly mirror your iPhone and iPad to it using a third-party app.

Adobe begins rolling out support for Apple’s HEIF image format, starting with Lightroom CC

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 18, 2017

This is pretty significant.

Here’s what you need to know about the KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 18, 2017

If you’ve been reading the news this week, then you’ve probably caught wind of the KRACK (Key Reinstallation AttaCK) vulnerability, which implies some serious security concerns for almost anyone utilizing Wi-Fi networks at home or work.

KRACK impacts both the WPA2 and WPA1 Wi-Fi standards. The former is the most popular Wi-Fi standard in use today, and it’s also supposed to be one of the most secure. On that note, this vulnerability can be a bit concerning.

How to repair facial blemishes in your photos with Pixelmator for iOS

Samuel Rentz ∙ Updated October 18, 2018

Pixelmator is a powerful and extremely useful image editor for both Mac and iOS. While its features and applications are numerous, one of its most common and easy to use is the ability to remove facial blemishes via the retouch brush.

“KRACK Attack” Wi-Fi exploit fixed in Apple’s OS betas, AirPort hardware not vulnerable

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 17, 2017

The new “KRACK Attack” hack that completely opens up some routers and all Android 6.0 and later devices while impacting iOS and macOS has been patched in the developer and public betas for iOS, watch OS, macOS and tvOS, Apple has confirmed to iMore's Rene Ritchie.

Video: hands-on with 3D Touch fixes & other changes in iOS 11.1 beta 3

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 17, 2017

A third beta of iOS 11.1 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch was seeded yesterday to Apple's registered developers and public beta testers. Among the other bug fixes, we saw only minor yet important tweaks since the last beta which brought several changes.

Simplify your Compass app’s user interface with sleekCompassView

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 17, 2017

The Compass app might be one of the most under-appreciated stock apps on an iPhone, but it can be exciting to use if you’re hiking and don’t want a map to spoil all the fun. Nevertheless, the app has a somewhat over-developed user interface.

A new free jailbreak tweak called sleekCompassView by iOS developer CydiaGeek simplifies the Compass app’s user interface by removing some of the unnecessary interface elements.

Apple releases third betas of iOS 11.1, watchOS 4.1 & tvOS 11.1

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 16, 2017

Apple today seeded third betas of iOS 11.1, watchOS 4.1 and tvOS 11.1 to its registered developers and members of the Apple Developer Program.

SwitcherXI, Tooth, and other jailbreak tweaks to check out this weekend

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 15, 2017

Although the jailbreak is undoubtedly going through one of those lull periods amid the iOS 11 release, that’s not to say jailbreak developers aren’t still making tweaks.

In this roundup, we’ll discuss all the jailbreak tweaks that are new to Cydia as of this past week. As usual, we’ll begin by showcasing our favorites and outline the rest of them afterward.

Apple working on a fix for GarageBand not opening after updating to iOS 11

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 13, 2017

If GarageBand will no longer open on your iPhone or iPad after you have updated to iOS 11, you're not alone. Thankfully, Apple is aware of the issue and is “investigating solutions.”