The iPhone XR is probably going to be replaced later this month, and we may have our first look at a benchmark score for the upcoming handset.
Benchmark for rumored iPhone 11 reveals 1 GB more RAM, general performance boost
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LongerCallButton makes the Phone app’s call button wider and easier to tap
If you ever enter phone numbers manually into the iPhone’s native Phone app when placing calls, then you might find that the green call button at the bottom of the app is more challenging to reach one-handed than it needs to be.
iOS developer iCraze identified the setback with this and has released a new jailbreak tweak dubbed LongerCallButton to address it.
This tweak removes the Dock’s background to make your wallpaper more visible
While there are slight variances in the Dock's background appearance between iPhone models, such as the iPad-style rounded corners on the iPhone X, XR, XS, and XS Max when compared to the rectangular appearance on every other handset, the fact remains that all iOS devices have a Dock background of some sort.
If you’re in the market to do away with the Dock’s transparent background to maximize your Home screen wallpaper’s visibility, then we think you’ll take a liking to a newly released jailbreak tweak called ClearDock12 by iOS developer NoisyFlake.
Apple may unveil sleep tracking in next Apple Watch on September 10
On Tuesday, September 10, Apple is going to host an event at the Steve Jobs Theater at headquarters and announce new products. That includes the oft-rumored iPhone 11 lineup, but it may also include the Apple Watch Series 5. And the new smartwatch could feature a highly requested (and rumored) new feature on board.
iOS 13 hints Apple is working on AR glasses with a ‘StarBoard’ mode
There has been a consistent rumor for quite some time that Apple is developing a pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses. And now it looks like iOS 13 is hinting as much as well.
Apple launches screen replacement program for aluminum Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3
If you own an Apple Watch Series 2 or Series 3 of the aluminum variety, and you've run into an issue with a cracked screen, then Apple may have a program for you.
Jailbreak tweaks of the week: AOD, Carabiner, SwitchShades, and more
It’s a great time to be an active participant in the jailbreak community – not only because you can jailbreak iOS 12.4, Apple’s latest non-beta public mobile operating system, but also because A12(X) support with Cydia is just around the corner.
That said, if you’re jailbroken and you’re looking for ways to trick out your handset, then you’ll definitely want to check out this roundup. Below, we’ll discuss our favorite jailbreak tweak releases this weak and then outline the rest afterward.
Top stories of the week: Siri security, ‘by innovation only’ event, and more
Leading up to September, the news cycle can be a pretty barren place. But that doesn't mean there weren't a few things that happened this week.
Sileo v1.3.6 beta 7 now available for testing, makes repo refreshes up to 3x faster
It was only a few days ago that the Sileo Team first made Sileo Beta v1.3.6 available to the general public for testing purposes, but as you might come to expect, that was only the start of things.
A newer Sileo beta, launched Saturday evening as v1.3.6 beta 7, was announced just a few minutes ago via the official Sileo Team Twitter account:
Carabiner gives your iPhone’s Home screen a more unified user experience
Apart from a few refreshed application icons and a nice new wallpaper here and there, Apple hasn’t done much to improve the Home screen experience since the original iPhone. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise to anyone that it’s a point of interest when it comes to customization on jailbroken handsets.
One such example is a brand-new jailbreak tweak release dubbed Carabiner by iOS developer LaughingQuoll. As shown in the screenshot example above, Carabiner crams several interfaces into the Home screen, providing a gorgeous all-in-one experience that provides more information at a glance.
Add new features to your App Switcher with XSwitcher
If you’re in search of a way to make your jailbroken iPhone’s App Switcher more useful, then you may want to turn your attention to the likes of a new and free jailbreak tweak dubbed XSwitcher by iOS developer CUNSTUCK.
As shown in the screenshot example above, XSwitcher lets you access various useful shortcuts in the App Switcher by just swiping down on any of your available application preview cards in the App Switcher interface.
Apple’s Tile-like tracking device may be small and round, feature ‘Items’ tab in Find My app
Apple is making some major changes to the Find My app and location service in iOS 13. That will more than likely include a Tile-like tracking device.