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Eliza gives the Status Bar’s battery icon a wider array of colors to use

Apple makes it easy to discern the state of your iPhone’s battery, not only with a convenient icon in the Status Bar that depicts the current charge level, but also with unique colors that hint about its current condition. For example, a green battery icon indicates a good charge, while a yellow battery icon means that Low Power Mode is turned on and a red battery icon suggests a low charge.

Apple has used the same colors to depict battery states for as long as I can remember, and so it tends to be somewhat monotonous. Fortunately, a newly released and free jailbreak tweak dubbed Eliza by iOS developer WilsontheWolf provides the Status Bar’s battery icon with a wider range of colors to help it express your current battery state.

Video: Quick tips and tricks to get the most out of your brand spanking new iPhone 12 mini

The iPhone 12, Apple's smallest handset in their 2020 lineup, is finally here! The entry-level device cuts corners when it comes to battery life, but makes up for it with extreme pocketability. At just 5.4-inches diagonally and near fullscreen design with Face ID, this is going to be the beloved iPhone for many. Here are a few tips for making the most out of it.