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unc0ver v3.0.0 pre-release updated with initial support for tihmstar’s v3ntex exploit

Anthony Bouchard ∙ February 15, 2019

Renowned hacker and unc0ver lead developer Pwn20wnd has issued a new revision to the unc0ver v3.0.0 pre-release Friday morning; beta 28 is now the latest version available for public testing purposes.

In a Tweet shared just minutes ago by Pwn20wnd, we learn that unc0ver v3.0.0 beta 28 adds provisions for timstar’s iOS 12-centric v3ntex exploit; on the other hand, the tool only supports the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 4 with the v3ntex exploit at the time of this writing. Support for more devices will come later:

Apple acquires digital marketing startup DataTiger

Cody Lee ∙ February 14, 2019

Apple has acquired digital marketing startup DataTiger, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The outlet points to a regulatory filing from December that shows the iPhone-maker now controls the U.K.-based company.

Apple to preview original video content at March event

Cody Lee ∙ February 14, 2019

Apple is going to offer the first glimpse at its original content during its March event, reports Variety. Citing sources familiar with the company's plans, the outlet says we could see clips of multiple shows, including the untiled drama set behind the scenes of a network news morning show starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carell.

AppLabelValentineDay decorates your iPhone’s Home screen for Valentine’s Day

Anthony Bouchard ∙ February 14, 2019

It’s officially Valentine’s Day, and whether you’re feeling just lovely all by your lonesome or you have a significant other with a jailbroken iPhone or iPad, you can get into the festive spirit by installing new free jailbreak tweak called AppLabelValentineDay by iOS developer CydiaGeek.

Once installed, AppLabelValentineDay replaces your Home screen’s app icon labels with various types of heart-centric Emojis, as shown in the screenshot example above.

Lee Clow, the creative genius behind some of the most iconic Apple ads of all time, retires

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 14, 2019

Lee Clow, the creative genius behind some of the most iconic Apple commercials and campaigns of all time, has announced his retirement today. He is 76 years old.

Check out these $590 AirPods in black or red from Russia’s luxury iPhone company Caviar

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 14, 2019

AirPods come in white only and the next version could add a black color option but how about a custom-painted pair of AirPods in red/burgundy (or black) sporting luxurious gold accents?

Generate detailed PDF reports about your heart’s health with the Heart Reports app

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 14, 2019

With the ECG in your Apple Watch Series 4, you can create a PDF of your heart's electrical activity for convenient sharing with a doctor. Wouldn't it be great if the Health app let you generate more detailed reports pertaining to your heart's overall health?

Prevent new tab pop-ups in mobile Safari with TabBlocker

Anthony Bouchard ∙ February 14, 2019

I browse the web somewhat frequently on my iPhone and iPad, and while I love the mobile web-browsing experience, I don’t much appreciate it when I’m suddenly jolted to a new Safari tab by way of unwanted ads and pop-ups.

As it would seem, I’m not the only one who dislikes this experience, as iOS developer Droom0ne has just launched a new free jailbreak tweak called TabBlocker with the goal of preventing this headache from ever happening.

Apple’s already signed up many publishers for a news service with a 50:50 revenue split

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 14, 2019

Major newspaper publishers have balked at Apple's proposed terms for an upcoming news subscription service but according to a new report, a bunch of publishers have already signed up for the service with a 50:50 revenue split.

Apple invites Hollywood stars to the unveiling of a “paid” video-streaming service on March 25

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 13, 2019

Apple will unveil a "paid" (there you have it) video-streaming service at a press event on March 25 and has invited a bunch of Hollywood celebrities to attend, including director JJ Abrams as well as actresses Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Garner.

Apple’s upcoming news subscription service is running into resistance from big publishers

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 13, 2019

As we reported yesterday, Apple is allegedly launching a premium news subscription at a media event Monday, March 25 at Steve Jobs Theater. But because greedy Apple apparently wants half of the revenue, it's facing resistance from America’s biggest newspapers.

Would you trade in your iPhone for a $550 credit toward Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S10?

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 13, 2019

A week ahead of Samsung's Unpacked 2019 press conference in San Francisco, the South Korean maker is enticing Apple users to switch to one of the upcoming Galaxy S10 smartphones by offering up to $550 off to those who would trade-in their iPhone.