Apps

Algoriddim unveils all-new djay app for iOS, now free with Spotify integration, Automix AI & more

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 12, 2018

After more than eight years as a paid-for app, Algoriddim's djay for iOS is now offered as a free download with advanced features that used to be exclusive to paid versions, such as Spotify integration, the machine learning-based Automix AI engine and the classic mode with just two turntables and a mixer. They've also moved to an optional monthly subscription that brings pro-grade features to power users, including the ability to mix videos, use djay's music production tools and access Algoriddim's huge built-in library of loops, samples and visuals.

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Commander One: a powerful, dual-pane Mac file manager that puts Apple’s Finder to shame [sponsored]

Sponsored Post ∙ Updated January 6, 2019

Managing your files in macOS, browsing network volumes, using Dropbox without downloading data to your Mac, sharing items between iOS devices and your computer and performing other file operations in the Finder—all those everyday tasks leave a lot to be desired. Enter Commander One, a free, productivity-focused Mac file manager from US-based developer Eltima that's everything Apple's annoying Finder wishes it could be, and then some more.

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Security researcher Jann Horn publishes a privilege escalation bug that was fixed in iOS 12.1.1

Anthony Bouchard ∙ December 10, 2018
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Given everything that’s been happening in the security research space lately, iOS 12 appears to be far from non-exploitable. On the other hand, bugs, exploits, and vulnerabilities for Apple’s latest and greatest operating just keep rolling in with each passing day, and this could potentially be great news for the jailbreak community.

The latest of such occurrences involves a privilege escalation bug for iOS 12.1 and earlier by Jann Horn of Google Project Zero. The security researcher published his notes online regarding the bug Monday afternoon, just five days after Apple publicly released iOS 12.1.1 to patch the bug, along with several others.

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The best teleprompter apps for iPhone and iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated January 31, 2020
Best Teleprompter Apps for iPhone iPad

If you’re ready to move away from physical notes and index cards for your presentations or videos, then it’s probably time for a teleprompter app. With a convenient app, you can always have your notes with you, adjust the settings to fit your needs, and never lose your notes for those repeat presentations.

To lend you a hand in finding the tool that works for you, we’ve created this roundup of the best teleprompter apps for iPhone and iPad.

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InstaNotifyFilter hides extraneous in-app notifications from Instagram

Anthony Bouchard ∙ December 5, 2018

If you frequently use the official Instagram app on your jailbroken iPhone, then you might have something to gain from using a new free jailbreak tweak dubbed InstaNotifyFilter by iOS developer midkin.

As you might have already inferred from the tweak’s name, InstaNotifyFilter filters some of the more extraneous notifications you might receive in the Instagram app, and citing the tweak’s description, it specifically targets the following:

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Organize your Home screen’s app icons into stacks with Zenith

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated September 23, 2022

Perhaps one of my favorite jailbreak tweaks of all time was Apex 2, an organization mod for your iPhone’s Home screen that permitted you to have nested app icons instead of folders.

Apex 2, was unfortunately never updated for iOS 11, and so iOS developer Muirey03 took things into his own hands. The result? A brand-new jailbreak tweak called Zenith is now available in Cydia.

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Electra Team confirms that the Sileo ‘Cydia replacement’ is still under development

Anthony Bouchard ∙ December 2, 2018

Given everything that’s been happening lately with the unc0ver jailbreak for iOS 11.0-11.4 beta 3, it can be easy for some to forget about Electra and some of the noteworthy developments that were in the works for it.

One that struck us in particular was Sileo, a full-blown package installer that was supposed to replace Cydia on jailbroken iOS 11 devices. Five months ago, the Electra Team teased that Sileo would be “coming soon.” Fast-forward to today, and it’s still not available; so… where is it?

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