Learn how to set WhatsApp for iPhone as the default app for placing outgoing VoIP calls and sending messages instead of the Phone, Messages and FaceTime apps.
How to set WhatsApp as the default calling and messaging app on your iPhone
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How to AirPlay from iPhone, iPad, or Mac to a Windows PC
Learn how to turn a Windows PC into an AirPlay receiver to mirror the screen of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, as well as stream photos and videos wirelessly, and more.
iPhone 17 Pro could let you record 8K video for the first time
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models are rumored to boost video capabilities with the ability to record video in 8K resolution.
Nugget SparseRestore-based iPhone customization utility updated to v5.0.1 with more bug fixes
Just yesterday, iOS developer LeminLimez released version 5.0 of their popular Nugget SparseRestore exploit-based iPhones and iPad customization utility for macOS and Windows, introducing highly anticipated animated wallpapers without a jailbreak and a variety of improvements for existing users.
How to protect your iPhone, iPad, and Mac from cyberattacks with Lockdown Mode
Learn how to activate Lockdown Mode on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to enhance security and protect against advanced, targeted cyberattacks.
AppStoreTroller lets jailbreakers install apps from the App Store that require newer firmware
When you rock a jailbroken iPhone or iPad, one of the cardinal rules you follow is staying on the lowest possible firmware (or the newest jailbreakable firmware) at any given time. When you do this, software updates will quickly outpace you, and some App Store apps may require you to actually update for device’s firmware to use them.
Nugget v5 officially released with support for animated wallpapers, other bug fixes & improvements
We’ve been reporting for the past couple of weeks that iOS developer LeminLimez was working on a massive update for the macOS and Windows-oriented Nugget SparseRestore-based system customization utility for iPhones and iPads that would introduce animated wallpapers without the need to jailbreak said devices.
Apple launches new USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable with support for upcoming AirPods Max audio upgrades
As part of Apple’s announcement on Monday that the company’s AirPods Max with USB-C would support lossless & ultra-low latency audio with the included USB-C cable starting next month when iOS & iPadOS 18.4 and macOS Sequoia 15.4 launch, the Cupertino-based company has released a new accessory to help make these features usable even on devices equipped with 3.5mm audio jacks.
How to stop seeing all location pop-ups in Safari on Mac and iOS
Learn how to stop location-related popups from appearing when you visit websites in Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Jailbreak news of the week: Dig3st, Nugget v5.1 teaser, iOS 18.3.1 unsigned, & more…
Your friends at iDownloadBlog are avid fans of jailbreaking iPhones and iPads. We’ve done it for more than a decade, and it’s a fun experience that we still partake in despite the slowing of new releases and jailbreak tools.
MiniIsland narrows the Dynamic Island on jailbroken devices & keeps Status Bar icons from disappearing
If you have a jailbroken iPhone 14 Pro or 14 Pro Max, then we’d say you have quite the unicorn in your hands. It’s the newest device that you can currently jailbreak, assuming it’s running a supported firmware; and moreover, it’s the only jailbreakable handset with the coveted Dynamic Island.
How to disable the typing bubble indicator in Messages on iPhone
Learn how to reply to messages on your iPhone or iPad without showing the typing bubble indicator to the other person.