Software maker Microsoft has announced that Sway for iPhone and iPad will be removed from App Store on October 19 and discontinued fully on December 17, 2018.
Microsoft is retiring Sway for iOS in December
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Journaling app Day One picks up Dark Mode, audio recording, new editor & other perks
Day One, the superb journaling app for iPhone, iPad and Mac, was bumped to version 3.0 yesterday. The iOS-focused update introduced several new features, including a new Dark Mode-like option, the ability to record up to 30 minutes of audio, a whole new editor and more.
Japan is forcing carriers to end smartphone bundling in a move that could hurt Apple
The government of Japan wants wireless carriers to stop bundling the cost of smartphones into fixed-term monthly service fees in a move that could hurt Apple's iPhone.
Netflix is testing how to bypass iTunes billing
Streaming giant Netflix is reportedly looking into ways to break free from Apple's revenue sharing scheme by bypassing iTunes billing altogether.
How to use Skype’s end-to-end encrypted private conversations and calls
End-to-end encryption protects your sensitive Skype text messages, VoIP calls and more from eavesdropping. Here's what you need to know about setting up and using this optional feature, called Private Conversations, in Skype's iPhone, iPad and Mac app.
How to lock your Apple Notes and recover or change its password
Learn how to protect your sensitive information by locking your notes on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to keep them safe from prying eyes.
Apple tells German carriers 2018 iPhone pre-orders are kicking off September 14
Apple will start taking pre-orders for its three upcoming iPhones next month on Friday, September 14. If true, it indicates the Cupertino tech giant should announce the new phones earlier that week, probably on Wednesday, September 12, coinciding with our own educated guess.
2018 iPhones may switch to copper coil for even faster Qi wireless charging
For this year's trio of new iPhones, Apple has allegedly switched to thicker copper wire coils that have lower resistance, resulting in faster, more efficient Qi wireless charging.
IntelligentPass, SafariUnleashed PRO, and more jailbreak tweaks to try this weekend
Things have been getting more intense for the jailbreak community lately, not only due to of the surge in jailbreak tweak development but also because of the completion of the Meridian jailbreak for all 64-bit iOS 10 devices.
This roundup will encompass all the jailbreak tweaks that have been launched in Cydia from August 13th until August 19th. As usual, we’ll begin by talking about our favorites, and then we’ll wrap things up with an outline of the rest afterward.
Mapsic incorporates music controls into Apple and Google Maps
Hot off the heels of Cydia’s latest repository refresh is a new jailbreak tweak called Mapsic by iOS developer Antique, which incorporates an elaborate music player experience into the Apple and Google Maps apps.
The screenshot examples above depict how Mapsic looks in both apps. In both instances, the music player is both low-key and visually-stunning.
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DearMob iPhone Manager lets you securely transfer iPhone data like your photos, videos, music, contacts, books, ringtones, voice memos and more with optional built-in encryption, the ability to remove DRM protection and more—no iTunes required whatsoever.
Apple Maps transit directions expand to areas of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine & Michigan
Apple Maps has expanded availability of transit directions to include select areas of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Michigan, according to the iOS Feature Availability webpage.