iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1 bring security fixes addressing the same kernel vulnerability that iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3 already patched on newer devices.
Apple launches the iOS 16.7.1 bug-fix update for older devices
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Vision Pro will use 100Hz refresh rate to compensate for light flickering
Apple's Vision Pro headset can boost the refresh rate of its micro-OLED displays to 100 Hertz (Hz), but only to mitigate the unwanted light flickering effect.
Dockcase unveils the new USB-C 7-in-1 hub Explorer Edition
The new USB-C hub from Dockcase connects your computer to legacy USB-A devices and memory cards while outputing video via HDMI, all in one package.
PureKFD v4.1 update adds iOS 14 support, lots of inter-exploit & platform conversion tools, & more improvements
PureKFD, one of the most popular package manager apps that hosts hacks and add-ons for non-jailbroken devices, was updated to version 4.1 on Monday with an extensive list of changes and improvements.
Apple could bring OLED panels to the iPad Air and iPad mini in 2026
Assuming customers react positively to the first OLED iPad Pro tablets in 2024, Apple could launch OLED-based iPad Air and iPad mini in 2026.
Remove the time limit from viewing Instagram Stories with this jailbreak tweak
The Instagram app provides a feature for users called Stories, which allows users to share moments in their lives with other Instagram users.
Future Vision Pros might ship from the factory with built-in prescription lenses
Future Vision Pro mixed-reality headsets should be smaller and lighter, and ship from the factory with prescription lenses preinstalled for people with eyesight issues.
Another MacDirtyCow & kfd-like kernel exploit allegedly patched in iOS 17.0.3
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of years, you would have caught wind about two powerful kernel-level exploits that have been used by iOS developers to release hacks and add-ons for non-jailbroken devices.
Jailbreak news of the week: iOS 16 downgrades dead, Fugu15 Rootful Edition, Linus Henze archives GitHub repo, & more…
Whether it’s jailbreaking, exploiting iPhones and iPads with the latest hacks and customizations, or some other facet of iPhone ownership that lets us take more control over our devices from Apple, your friends at iDB are here to cover it.
On Top To-Do, Hardcover.app, RemNote, and other apps to check out this weekend
Welcome to the weekend everyone! This means it's time for another Apps of the Week roundup, and we have some great picks for you this week. There's yet another sharp, intuitive to-do list app, an app for discovering new books to read, and a digital flashcard-maker. And as always, we've selected a fun game for you to check out.
mophie’s new 3-in-1 wireless charging stand with MagSafe incorporates an adjustable height for iPhone
Zagg’s brand mophie on Friday launched an all new 3-in-1 extendable stand with MagSafe for the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods/AirPods Pro, but unlike some of those we’ve seen in recent memory such as a longtime-favorite from Belkin, this one is rather unique in that it features a retractable design.
Capitalize on these Nintendo Switch game & accessory savings
Hello again Nintendo Switch lovers! Your friends at iDB have scoured the reaches internet once again to find some of the best deals to be had on Nintendo Switch games and accessories so that you can either enhance your game collection or upgrade your gaming experience with accessories that make it easier to best your high scores.