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Sana is a new jailbreak tweak for customizing the iOS 13 volume HUD

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 30, 2020

When Apple released iOS 13 last year, one of the most substantial new features was the redesigned volume HUD interface. It not only moved the volume HUD off to the side and out of the way, but it also made the interface touch-sensitive, enabling finger-based granular volume adjustments when visible.

If, however, you were hoping for some form of customization with regard to the new volume HUD, then you would have been let down. Fortunately, a newly released and free jailbreak tweak called Sana by iOS developer samoht provides some relief.

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Fast-charging your iPhone 12 requires Apple’s new $19 20W USB-C charger, sold separately

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 29, 2020

Want to fast-charge your iPhone 12 with Apple's discontinued 18W power adapter that you previously used for fast-changing your older iPhone? Not so fast — that 18W charger that came in the box with your iPhone 11/iPad Pro won't fast-charge the latest iPhone 12 lineup. For that, you'll need Apple's new 20W charger which must be purchased separately for $19 a pop.

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iPAPatcher comes out of beta as developer re-writes tool for v1.0

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 29, 2020

Just under two weeks ago, developer Brandon Plank launched a beta macOS app dubbed iPAPatcher that allowed users to merge Dynamic Libraries (dylib) or jailbreak tweaks (.deb files) with iPhone or iPad apps (.ipa files) before installing them on a handset of your choosing. In essence, one might describe it as akin to enabling hacks and perks in your favorite apps without the need for a jailbreak.

As of this week, however, iPAPatcher is officially coming out of beta. The source code of version 1.0 of this handy utility is now published on the developer’s GitHub page, and as you might come to expect, it comes with a plethora of improvements that benefit the end user.

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Break free of the Photos app’s zoom limits with Max Photo Zoom

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 29, 2020

As you use the native Photos app on your iPhone or iPad to browse all the pictures you’ve taken yourself or saved from the internet, you’ll notice that iOS imposes limits on just how far that you can zoom in to your images. This has long left me scratching my head, as there are often times when I want to zoom far into a photography to see a small detail more clearly, and many others appear to be in the same boat.

If you agree, then there’s absolutely no doubt that you’re going to love a newly released and free jailbreak tweak called Max Photo Zoom by iOS developer Brandon Robinson. With it, you can bust through Apple’s natively-imposed zooming limits in the Photos app, enabling you to get closer to your photos than you ever have before.

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This tweak lets you zoom while snapping selfies on pwned iPhones

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated August 2, 2021

There’s absolutely no question that Apple goes all-in on making the rear-facing camera on its iPhones as powerful as possible through the combination of great hardware and user-friendly software. Unfortunately, it’s blatantly obvious that Apple doesn’t even come close to investing in their handsets’ front-facing cameras, as many seem to lack obvious features such as the ability to zoom while snapping selfies.

Fortunately for jailbreakers, iOS developer Brandon Robinson has released a solution in the form of a new and free jailbreak tweak called Front Zoom Dial. Just as the name implies, Front Zoom Dial adds the familiar zoom capability that we all take for granted from the rear-facing camera to the front-facing camera as well.

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iPhone 12 Ceramic Shield torture test finds similar scratch resistance as previous iPhones

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 28, 2020

Apple has teamed up with Corning Glass to create a new optically transparent material, called Ceramic Shield, to protect the iPhone 12 display. According to Apple, the new Ceramic Shield front cover provides "the biggest jump in durability ever on the iPhone" and is "tougher than any smartphone glass." But as a new torture test shows, the actual scratch resistance of the new iPhone 12 displays is comparable to the previous iPhone smartphones.

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Apple bars downgrades to iOS 14.0.1 following launch of iOS 14.1

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 27, 2020
Leave the iOS 14 beta

In a rather unsurprising move, Apple closed the signing window for iOS & iPadOS 14.0.1 Tuesday evening, one full week after unleashing iOS & iPadOS 14.1 to the general public to introduce various bug fixes and improvements for the company’s user base.

By closing the signing window for this particular version of firmware, Apple has effectively built a firewall against those wanting to downgrade their iPhone or iPad’s firmware for one reason or another. But this shouldn’t take anyone by shock; after all, Apple loves being in control of its users and signaling what they can and can’t do with their devices. This is nothing new.

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