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SideStore: An open-source fork of AltStore that doesn’t require AltServer
AltStore is a well-known piece of software that allows iPhone and iPad users to sideload apps on their device, effectively sidestepping the App Store. The main benefit there is that users can install apps that Apple would never permit on the App Store.
How to use and customize the tab bar in iPad apps on iPadOS 18
Learn what a tab bar is, what apps support it, and how to use it in your favorite apps on iPad running iPadOS 18.
How to hide apps on iPhone or iPad for privacy
Want to secure private apps from unauthorized access by family members, friends, or coworkers? Learn how to hide apps and their widgets from your iPhone or iPad Home Screen and access them only after secure Face ID or Touch ID authentication.
How to lock apps on iPhone or iPad in iOS 27
Learn how to secure your sensitive iPhone or iPad apps and their data from prying eyes by locking them with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode.
TrollStore installation method for all devices on iOS & iPadOS 17.0 discovered
In a bout of potential good news for iOS & iPadOS 17.0 users — specifically 17.0, and not any other version of iOS & iPadOS 17 — it seems that a method to install TrollStore has been uncovered.
Calculator app comes to iPad in iPadOS 18 as native iPhone app sees first major overhaul in years
It only took Apple nearly 15 years, but the iPad is finally getting a its first dedicated and native Calculator app pre-installed on it from the factory since its product unveiling by the late former Apple CEO Steve Jobs on January 27, 2010. Can you believe it? The sky must be falling…
Rumor: iOS 18 could let users require Face ID to launch certain apps when device is already unlocked
When Apple takes the stage at WWDC 2024 this week, iOS & iPadOS 18 are expected to be the headlining announcements. Apple will discuss what these new mobile operating systems will bring to the table in terms of new features, and it has a lot of people (us included) fired up about it.
Developer uses hack to get animated app icons on his iPhone without a jailbreak
As many stock iPhone and iPad users know, Home Screen app icons are typically static images. A couple of exceptions do exist, such as the Calendar app that updates each day with the correct date and the Clock app that updates every second with a live analog clock.
Gamma emulator: Play classic PlayStation 1 games on your iPhone and iPad
The new Gamma emulator lets you play classic PlayStation titles on your iPhone or iPad with touch controls, Bluetooth controllers and more.
How to upgrade or downgrade your app subscriptions on Apple devices
Learn how to switch your existing app subscriptions to a different plan on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro without canceling and resubscribing.
Sideloading, alternative app stores, custom browser engines, Fortnite and more coming to iPad users in the EU later this year
European Union (EU) users will soon be able to sideload iPadOS apps from websites and download iPad games like Fortnite from other app stores.