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Ali Security demos untethered jailbreak on iOS 12

Apple released iOS 12 to the public Monday afternoon, and not even one full day after release, security firms have begun teasing untethered jailbreaks on the new mobile firmware.

The latest proof-of-concept video comes by way of Ali Security. Shown below, it demonstrates the process of the firm’s in-house jailbreak tool:

iPhones get more iOS upgrades than ever before

Lots of ink has been spilled criticizing Apple's supposed planned obsolescence, a conspiracy theory claiming iOS updates deliberately slow down older iPhones as a way of nudging people to buy the latest model. This chart by Fast Company's Jared Newman proves the opposite.

The best cases for the iPhone XS Max

If you've pre-ordered an iPhone XS Max, or are planning to pick one up at some point, you're going to want to strongly consider picking up a case. I don't care how good the phone looks without one, you're talking about a $1,100+ gadget that is completely covered in glass. The good news is, there are plenty of case options available for Apple's new 6.5-inch handset, and we've done the hard work so you don't have to. Below is our roundup of the best iPhone XS Max cases, with options for just about everyone's taste, lifestyle and budget.

How to export notes from Evernote on Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Evernote Export a Note on Mac Screen

Evernote is a robust note-taking application with availability across multiple platforms, but it does have its limitations. For instance, the Evernote Basic plan only allows you to use the app on two devices for free. So, maybe you’ve decided to use another app in addition to Evernote. Or, maybe the time comes when you want to switch to a different note-taking app completely.

You can easily export notes from Evernote to a file that can then be imported to another note-taking application, and here’s how.

LendMyPhone brings Guest Mode-like functionality to iOS 11

Macs come with a Guest Mode right from the factory, but the iPhone and iPad do not. This becomes an issue when you’re asked to share your device with friends and family, as it puts your own privacy at risk.

But all these concerns stop a new jailbreak tweak called LendMyPhone by iOS developer Luke Muris, which brings a well-planned Guest Mode to jailbroken handsets.

These jailbreak tweaks extend Dark Mode to the web pages you visit

Dark mode websites thanks to Deluminator.

Dark Mode-based jailbreak tweaks have become severely cliché in the modern jailbreak community, but a pair of new tweaks dubbed Deluminator by iOS developer FoxfortMobile and Nebula by iOS developers Squ1dd13 and Muirey03 finally offer something unique in the Dark Mode space.

While the majority available Dark Mode-based jailbreak tweaks concentrate on transforming the aesthetic of app user interfaces, Deluminator and Nebula instead focus on the web pages you load in your iPhone or iPad’s mobile web browser.

Cabello, NavAway, SafeShutdown, and other jailbreak tweaks to try this weekend

Jailbreak Tweaks to check out

Having the power to modify your iOS 11 device outside of Apple’s parameters is the primary reason to use the Electra jailbreak. For those that are already using it, finding exciting add-ons to install can be challenging.

In this roundup, we’ll help you discover new jailbreak tweaks and add-ons for your handset by consolidating all the previous week’s releases into one post. This roundup will encompass all the jailbreak tweaks released in Cydia from September 10th to September 16th.

NavAway intelligently hides the navigation bar relative to scrolling direction

Upon refreshing your Cydia sources this week, you should take note of a new free jailbreak tweak called NavAway by iOS developer Wh0ba.

Just as the tweak’s name suggests, NavAway makes your iPhone’s navigation bar magically disappear as you scroll down in specific scrollable applications. When you begin scrolling back up in the app, NavAway intelligently reveals the navigation bar again for your convenience.