Here's a fun weekend project: if you have a broken iPhone lying around somewhere that's not worth repairing, take it apart iFixit-style and put the parts in a picture frame.
This guy took apart his broken iPhone 4 and framed it
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An unofficial web player for Apple Music emerges
Because Apple currently does not provide a full-on Apple Music player on the web, software engineer Naveed Golafshani took it upon himself to create one as a fun project.
Netflix testing an intrusive popup that lets you rewind a scene
Netlifx is testing an instant replay option that, if launched, would let subscribers rewind to the start of any scene, but the implementation of this feature seems to leave a lot to be desired.
Apple is building a new $1 billion campus in Austin
Apple needs more office space for its growing army of employees so the company announced Thursday that it would be building a new $1 billion campus in Austin, Texas, as well as establish new sites in Seattle, San Diego and Culver City, California.
Apple hires Sony Pictures’ Tamara Hunter as head of casting for upcoming streaming service
Apple's upcoming video-streaming service now officially has the head of casting.
2019 iPhone could integrate touch sensing into OLED screen to become thinner and lighter
iPhone models that Apple will introduce in 2019 are understood to incorporate a touch-sensing module into the OLED screen itself, allowing the upcoming handsets to potentially become somewhat thinner and lighter, according to a new supply chain report.
Apple News launching subscriptions in Spring, but publisher response reportedly muted
Apple's acquisition of Texture, a service billed as the Netflix for magazines, is set to evolve into a subscription feature within the News app but the project is allegedly getting a chilly reception from media executives who remain wary of the company's latest media foray.
Apple reportedly continues actively working on its own cellular modem chip for iPhone
According to a new report, Apple has been actively hiring silicon engineers for its San Diego office to work alongside the company's growing Wireless Architecture team on a years-long effort to develop a custom cellular modem for future iPhone models.
Samsung is reevaluating its awful deal with a Supreme fashion brand copycat
Samsung has yet again become the laughing stock of the industry after announcing at the Galaxy A8 launch event this week that it was partnering with Supreme, which is a well-known American skateboarding shop and clothing brand. In reality, the Galaxy maker's cut a deal with a legal counterfeit brand. They are now re-evaluating the embarrassing partnership.
Algoriddim unveils all-new djay app for iOS, now free with Spotify integration, Automix AI & more
After more than eight years as a paid-for app, Algoriddim's djay for iOS is now offered as a free download with advanced features that used to be exclusive to paid versions, such as Spotify integration, the machine learning-based Automix AI engine and the classic mode with just two turntables and a mixer. They've also moved to an optional monthly subscription that brings pro-grade features to power users, including the ability to mix videos, use djay's music production tools and access Algoriddim's huge built-in library of loops, samples and visuals.
CircleSettings replaces the Settings app’s square icons with round ones
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to modernize your iPhone or iPad’s Settings app, then you should take a moment out of your day to try a free jailbreak tweak called CircleSettings by iOS developer SparkDev.
As depicted in the screenshot examples above, CircleSettings applies a circular filter over the icons displayed on the left side of the primary page in the Settings app without the need for a theming app like WinterBoard; the result is that they look circular rather than square.
MotionPicture lets you use animated GIFs and video files as iPhone wallpapers
Despite Apple’s attempts to step up its iOS wallpaper experience in recent years, with dynamic wallpapers, Live Photos, and motion, it still leaves a lot to be desired. Fortunately, a new jailbreak tweak called MotionPicture by iOS developer Dev4i can help with this.
As you may have already inferred from the tweak’s name, MotionPicture lets you have moving wallpapers on your handset's Home screen and Lock screen. Furthermore, MotionPicture works with various file types, giving you the flexibility you deserve for a personalized experience.