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Some of the best jailbreak tweaks for Reachability on iOS 14

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 29, 2021

When you have a jailbroken iPhone or iPad at your disposal, the possibilities are endless. With so many jailbreak tweaks available for seemingly every imaginable fringe use case you can think of, it can be intimidating to know where you should start if you’re just getting into the hobby for the first time.

Since jailbreaking is so deeply engrained in our blood here at iDownloadBlog, we take jailbreak tweak discovery very seriously. That’s why we curate dedicated tweak recommendation lists like this one to help our readers learn about the best jailbreak tweaks for specific facets of the iOS & iPadOS platforms.

Apple says ‘jelly scrolling’ in iPad mini 6 is normal behavior

Evan Selleck ∙ September 28, 2021

"Jelly scrolling" isn't something we see pop up all the time. But, when it does, it's usually a small blip on the radar in the grand scheme of things. That will more than likely be the case with the iPad mini 6's situation, too, but at least Apple isn't outright ignoring the situation.

Bonnie Hunt is bringing ‘Amber Brown’ series to Apple TV+

Evan Selleck ∙ September 28, 2021

It doesn't happen every time when Apple gives a series order to a new show destined for Apple TV+, but this time around we have quite a clear picture of what's coming down the pipe. This time around, it's a new show focused on a young woman's journey to find her own voice.

Amazon announces a new Echo Show 15, Astro the home robot, and more

Evan Selleck ∙ September 28, 2021

Earlier this month, Amazon officially unveiled a brand new Kindle eReader. And yet, the company has more to show off today. Amazon hosted its annual hardware event and showcased a variety of new products customers will be able to make their own soon enough.

iOS 15.1 beta 2 fixes bug causing issues with unlocking iPhone 13 with Apple Watch

Evan Selleck ∙ Updated October 24, 2021

The iPhone 13 lineup launched earlier this month. And, unfortunately for some new owners, a bug surfaced that caused the new hardware to not properly communicate with a paired Apple Watch to access the ability to unlock the iPhone 13 with an Apple Watch. This feature is designed to make unlocking an iPhone with Face ID much more streamlined while wearing a mask (but it works without a mask, too, like when wearing certain sunglasses).

Taking a quick tour of Apple’s new productivity and collaboration features in iWork

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 28, 2021

Apple has announced a set of new iWork features for productivity, collaboration and more with 11.2 updates to Pages, Numbers and Keynote across iOS, iPadOS, macOS and the web.

Apple seeds second betas of iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, tvOS 15.1, and macOS Monterey beta 8 to developers

Evan Selleck ∙ September 28, 2021

Earlier this month, Apple released iOS 15 to the public, along with other updates for the company's additional platforms. And now, looking ahead, the company is moving right along for the next update to the mobile operating system. Which requires some beta testing.

How to reduce the bass level of your HomePod (neighbors will be grateful for that)

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated April 5, 2024

Learn how to reduce the HomePod bass level. You'll be able to listen to your favorite music and enjoy loud audio effects in movies without disturbing your neighbors.

Microsoft Store for Windows now supports third-party stores

Evan Selleck ∙ September 28, 2021

Way back in June of this year, Microsoft unveiled the next big update for Windows -- Windows 11. There was a lot to go over at the time, of course, but one of the biggest shining spots for Microsoft's upcoming desktop OS update was a change to the Microsoft Store. The company confirmed that the digital storefront would not only allow for developers to utilize their own payment options within apps, but that it would support Android apps, too.

Apple TV+ shares trailer for the animated short film ‘Blush’ ahead of October 1 premiere

Evan Selleck ∙ September 28, 2021

Some partnerships take time before the fruits of the effort come to life. In this case, it's the multi-year partnership between Apple and Skydance Animation. The two companies announced the deal back in February of this year, and it wasn't until April that we saw the first look at an upcoming short film called Blush.

Planning for the iPhone 13 cameras actually started three years ahead

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 28, 2021

Apple began planning for the new iPhone 13 cameras at least three years ahead of the September 2021 launch of the iPhone 13 lineup, company executives reveal.

Another victim of component shortages: Beats Flex now cost $20 more

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated October 12, 2023

Apple has quietly increased Beats Flex price by $20, no explanation given whatsoever, going from $50 to $70 for a pair of these wireless earbuds that debuted in December 2020.