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Chimera jailbreak updated to v1.5, supports up to iOS 12.4.9 & adds Procursus bootstrap

Anthony Bouchard ∙ December 2, 2020

As iOS 12-using jailbreakers might recall, the Chimera Team issued a new public beta of its Chimera jailbreak tool earlier this week with Procursus bootstrap and full libhooker tweak injection integration and a plethora of backported improvements from the iOS & iPadOS 13-centric Odyssey jailbreak tool.

Early Wednesday morning, however, the Odyssey Team took to Twitter to announce that Chimera version 1.5 had been officially released to the general public without the ‘beta’ asterisk attached to the name:

Apple unveils the best and most downloaded App Store apps and games of 2020

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 2, 2020

Following its picks for the best books, audiobooks and podcasts of 2020, Apple today unveiled this year's top 20 most downloaded apps and games across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch, as well as its picks for the best titles across those platforms.

Apple’s MagSafe Duo wireless charger is now available to order in the U.S.

Evan Selleck ∙ December 1, 2020

Ever since Apple unveiled its tiny, travel-friendly MagSafe Duo wireless charger, it's been a waiting game for the accessory to actually launch. But the wait is finally over.

Apple releases a new calibration tool for the Pro Display XDR

Evan Selleck ∙ December 1, 2020

The Pro Display XDR is not a cheap monitor. But, with that price tag comes notable benefits. And in an effort to make sure the display offers the best viewing experience, Apple is helping with that.

Sony launches ‘Visual Story’ iOS app for photographers

Evan Selleck ∙ December 1, 2020

For folks who use Sony's cameras, the company has just released an iOS app that's designed to help you make the most of your photos.

Apple presents the best books, podcasts, and audiobooks in the App Store in 2020

Evan Selleck ∙ December 1, 2020

Every year, Apple likes to present its picks for the "best of" in several different categories. Today, that's books, audiobooks, and podcasts.

Microsoft Teams is gaining CarPlay support and other features

Evan Selleck ∙ December 1, 2020

Microsoft Teams has quickly become one of Microsoft's most compelling apps and services. Today, the company has unveiled an even greater focus on the calling feature to help improve its functionality.

Apple TV+ picks up bilingual comedy series ‘Acapulco’

Evan Selleck ∙ December 1, 2020

Apple continues to lean into international programming for its Apple TV+ service, adding yet another series to the mix.

Samsung may be developing a ‘Galaxy Smart Tag’ to take on Apple’s rumored AirTags

Evan Selleck ∙ Updated August 30, 2023

It has been rumored for quite some time that Apple is going to launch a Tile-like tracking device, probably called AirTags. However, the company hasn't gotten around to actually announcing anything quite yet. Which may give Samsung some room to beat them to the punch.

Judge dismisses BlueMail antitrust case against Apple

Evan Selleck ∙ December 1, 2020

After being pulled from Apple's Mac App Store in 2019, the BlueMail app returned to the store in February of this year. But it's only now Blix's legal actions against Apple are coming to an end.

Apple TV+ gives a straight to series order to the psychological thriller “Surface”

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 1, 2020

Deadline said yesterday that Apple had given a straight to series order to the psychological thriller “Surface” starring English actress Gugu Mbatha (“The Morning Show”).

A developer launches Patreon funding seeking to bring native Linux to Apple silicon Macs

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 30, 2025

The advent of Apple silicon Macs has inconvenienced users who prefer to run other operating systems on their Mac. Several companies are currently working on Windows virtualization solutions, including Parallels, CrossOver and Docker, but what about Linux? Well, a developer has launched a campaign to fund a project to create a Linux port for Apple silicon Macs.