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Latest AltStore update resolves crash impacting apps installed after January 28th

Anthony Bouchard ∙ February 2, 2021

It was only a couple of days ago that AltStore received an update in the form of a public beta to resolve a an issue where apps installed after January 28th would crash after the user tried launching them. This was a temporary (yet agonizing) issue for jailbreakers, and for that reason, it may come as no surprise that an official AltStore update would be imminent.

Tuesday afternoon, that very update materialized as AltStore and AltServer version 1.4.3 officially became available to the general public Worthy of note, this update is different from the public beta that launched two days ago, as it's an official public release as opposed to just a public beta build.

Jeff Bezos is stepping down as Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy taking over the role

Evan Selleck ∙ February 2, 2021

Jeff Bezos is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the giant corporation Amazon. But, by the time 2021 wraps up, one of those things will no longer be the case.

Some of the best MagSafe accessories you can buy now

Evan Selleck ∙ February 2, 2021

Late last year, Apple reintroduced MagSafe to the world. The brand is now associated with wireless charging and accessories, utilizing magnets. It's a brave new world, and accessories have the potential to be very interesting for Apple's supported products in the future.

Apple seeds first macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta to developers

Evan Selleck ∙ February 2, 2021

Earlier this week, Apple released macOS Big Sur 11.2 to the public. Now that that's out there in the wild, the push to the next update begins.

Apple is now selling refurbished iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max

Evan Selleck ∙ February 2, 2021

If you're in the market for a new phone, but don't necessarily want Apple's newest options, how about an iPhone 11 model? And you can save some money by going refurbished, too.

Apple reportedly hires Porsche’s VP of Chassis Development for Apple Car project

Evan Selleck ∙ February 2, 2021

The rumor mill refuses to give up on the idea of an Apple-branded vehicle. Then again, when news breaks of a major new hire that will help that vision along, maybe it makes sense why the rumors won't fade out.

Apple TV+ shares second trailer for upcoming documentary ‘Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry’ ahead of premiere

Evan Selleck ∙ February 2, 2021

Way back in September of last year, Apple TV+ confirmed that the documentary Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry was heading to the streaming service. And now we have a new trailer to share before the premiere date.

Apple may be developing its own health hardware products

Evan Selleck ∙ February 2, 2021

One might be able to argue that Apple is already developing its own health hardware products, with the Apple Watch leading the way. However, there's room to expand, and the company may be ready to narrow its focus even more.

iPhone 13 said to feature improved low-light performance in upgraded ultra wide camera

Evan Selleck ∙ February 2, 2021

Later this year, Apple is probably going to announce a new iPhone lineup. Long before that happens, though, the rumor mill wants to paint us a picture. Like, for instance, what improvements Apple might make to the camera systems.

Apple boosts Apple Watch trade-in savings for American Heart Month

Evan Selleck ∙ February 2, 2021

Every once in a while, Apple offers a slight boost to its trade-in values, hoping to boost sales for new products. Or, in some cases, to line up with something like American Heart Month. That's the case for trade-in values tied to the company's smartwatch lineup.

Apple Car could sport 300-mile range, 18-minute fast charge, 0-60 mph in less than 3.5 seconds

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 2, 2021

Revered Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released a bunch of previously unknown details concerning Project Titan, Apple's rumored electric vehicle project.

Emoji search has finally come to the iPad

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 2, 2021

As a regular emoji user, it's always bothered me that the iPad's been lacking the tremendously convenient emoji search option which has been available on other Apple platforms for a while now. But the company's new software update has fixed that perplexing omission by bringing the same emoji feature to the Apple tablet as on the iPhone and iPod touch.