Instagram 75.0 that got pushed to App Store Wednesday has removed native display support for the new resolution modes on the iPhone XR and iPhone XS Max smartphones.
The latest Instagram update has removed support for iPhone XR & XS Max resolutions
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Hide the Control Center grabber from the iPhone X’s Lock screen with NoCCBar
If you have any of Apple’s latest handsets with rounded-corner displays, such as the iPhone X, XS/XS Max, or XR then chances are you’re familiar with the tiny Control Center grabber that appears at the top-right corner of the Lock screen, as depicted above.
For whatever reason, this grabber doesn’t appear anywhere else in iOS besides the Lock screen; yet you can invoke Control Center from anywhere by swiping down from the top-right corner of the display.
Amazon confirmed third-party Alexa speakers will gain Apple Music integration too
Amazon on Wednesday confirmed that Alexa-enabled speakers from third-party makers will soon be able to integrate with Apple Music though the online retailer didn't set a timeline.
Apple confirms iOS 12.1.2 circumvents Qualcomm patents in China
Apple's acknowledged that the iPhone-exclusive iOS 12.1.2 software update has indeed circumvented a pair of Qualcomm patents—in spite of Qualcomm's claims to the contrary.
Apple stopped signing iOS 12.1 yesterday, but you can still downgrade to iOS 12.1 beta 2
On Tuesday, Apple stopped signing the iOS 12.1 public release, preventing downgrades from iOS 12.1.1 or 12.1.2, which patched a variety of bugs and exploits that could potentially amount to something in the jailbreak community down the road.
Citing a Tweet shared this morning by hacker and unc0ver lead developer Pwn20wnd, Apple is still curiously signing iOS 12.1 beta 2, which means you could downgrade to iOS 12.1 beta 2 via iTunes if you tried:
Review: Nekteck 90W USB-C power brick is affordable, PD certified and has a captive cable
Do you need a portable power brick that provides fast charging speeds for all your USB-C devices, supports Power Delivery (PD) for overcharge protection and is priced affordably? If so, then look no further than Nekteck's handy 90W USB-C charger, priced at just $29.99.
Apple stops signing iOS 12.1, preventing firmware downgrades via iTunes
Apple officially closed the signing window for iOS 12.1 on Tuesday, a move that prevents all iPhone and iPad users from downgrading their handset’s firmware via iTunes to any version lower than iOS 12.1.1.
Apple released iOS 12.1.1 just under two weeks ago and followed up with iOS 12.1.2 yesterday afternoon, so it’s not very surprising that the company is halting downgrades to iOS 12.1. It’s somewhat typical for Apple to stop signing an older firmware version about two weeks after an update is released.
At long last, Twitter lets you switch to the chronological timeline
Twitter on Tuesday introduced chronological ordering for the posts in your timeline as a handy option that many, many of its users have actually been yearning for for years now.
Satechi’s sleek new metallic monitor stand for iMac doubles as a USB-C hub with seven ports
Accessory maker Satechi today launched a pretty cool aluminum-clad monitor stand for your iMac or iMac Pro which doubles as a stealthy USB-C hub with seven built-in ports.
Darkroom for iPad is now available in the App Store
The popular iOS photo-editor Darkroom is now available with native iPad interface.
Qualcomm claims Apple’s most recent iOS 12.1.2 update hasn’t circumvented its patents
Even though Apple has not officially confirmed that the latest iOS 12.1.2 update does pack in fixes for a pair of Qualcomm software patents that were supposed to remove any infringing functionality, Qualcomm told Reuters yesterday that the Cupertino firm remains in violation of a Chinese court’s orders to stop selling iPhone 6s through iPhone X in the country.
Apple could soon release a Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
Photos of Apple's unreleased Smart Battery Case for the new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max smartphone models leaked on the web Tuesday, indicating launch could be imminent.