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LetMeDecline makes it easier to decline calls when your iPhone is locked

When you receive a phone call from your locked iPhone, iOS automatically directs you to a ‘slide to answer’ interface with no obvious way of dismissing the phone call. You can press the side button a couple of times to dismiss the call, but not everyone knows this, and it this seems like a user interface shortcoming on Apple’s part.

Given the circumstances described above, we’re especially pleased to see the release of a new jailbreak tweak called LetMeDecline by iOS developer P2Kdev. As depicted in the before and after screenshot examples above, this tweak replaces the ‘slide to answer’ bar with dedicated Decline and Answer buttons, making it easier to get the annoying full-screen incoming call interface out of your way.

Video: iPhone connected to a SCSI Jaz drive

It never ceases to amaze me when enthusiasts like iDB reader Niles Mitchell manage to get some outdated, ancient technology running with a modern day iPhone. In the latest installment to his "Will it Work?" series, Mitchell connects his iPhone to Iomega's SCSI Jaz Drive.

How to get 12 months of Apple Arcade for the price of 10

If you're paying for your Apple Arcade subscription month to month, it might be a good idea to switch to the annual subscription and save money by getting twelve months of access for the price of ten, provided you pay upfront. Follow our quick tutorial to learn how you can switch from the $5 per month subscription to its $50 per year annual counterpart.

New to iPhone? How to manage your Voicemail and messages

Voicemails on iPhone

When you switch over to iPhone, you spend some time getting everything set up. And one of the items you likely cross off your list at some point is setting up your voicemail. But after you set it up, there are plenty of actions you can take to manage your iPhone voicemail and the messages you receive.

You can play, share, or delete messages as well as change your greeting if you like. If you’re new to iPhone, this tutorial shows you how to manage those Voicemail options.

Jailbreak tweaks of the week: Complications, Juice, Tune, and more…

Now that jailbreakers have access to the un-patchable checkra1n jailbreak on iOS devices as new as the iPhone X, it’s a great time to be a part of the pwned handset community.

In this roundup, we’ll talk about all the latest jailbreak tweak releases from Monday, December 9th to Sunday, December 15th. As usual, we’ll kick things off by talking about our favorites first and then wrap things up afterward.

Colorize your iPhone’s notification badges for free with Pastel

Albeit true that Apple’s native badge notification system leaves a lot to be desired in terms of color customization, the jailbreak community has long offered solutions to this communal grievance. Unfortunately for our wallets, many of those solutions cost the end user money in some way, shape, or form.

Here to shake things up a bit is a newly released jailbreak tweak called Pastel by iOS developer ConorTheDev, which lacks a price tag of any kind. With that in mind, you can now customize the color of your jailbroken iPhone’s notification badges without paying a cent out of pocket.

Tune provides a sexier Now Playing interface for pwned iPhones

Those who listen to a lot of music on their iPhones are probably accustomed to looking at what seems like the same Now Playing interface Apple has provided for years. But if you’re like me and you’re looking for something a bit more eccentric, then you might enjoy using a newly released jailbreak tweak called Tune by iOS developer s1ris.

As depicted in the screenshot examples above, Tune can replace the traditional Now Playing interface with something a lot more aesthetically pleasing. At this time, the tweak supports two different styles, including Helius (left) and Spin (right).

How to change group chat name on iPhone, iPad, Mac

Rename group message on iPhone

Participating in group messages on iPhone, iPad, and Mac is a cool way to communicate with friends or family. You might make plans together, chat about your favorite show, or just use it as a hangout.

One way to have easy access to that group conversation is to give it a name. That way, you can find it quickly in your conversation list when you need it. This tutorial shows you how.

How to fix iCloud Keychain not working in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Private Browsing Mode Message iPhone

Using iCloud Keychain to save your account names and passwords for websites makes logging into your favorite sites a breeze. You don't have to remember many passwords and can use iCloud Keychain across your devices. It's a fantastic time-saver, except when you find iCloud Keychain not working.

If you're stuck and Safari on iPhone, iPad, or Mac isn't auto-filling your account information or details for your credit card, here are a few things to fix this issue.