Review

This add-on brings a Weather display to the BottomToolBar interface

Anthony Bouchard ∙ March 17, 2020

It was only last week that we showed you a neat and quirky extension for the BottomToolBar jailbreak tweak called Activity-BottomToolBar that, as the name implies, adds an Activity-based display to the BottomToolBar interface. But if you’re a BottomToolBar user who demands more from the parent tweak, then you just might be in luck.

Enter Weather-BottomToolBar, yet another extension for the BottomToolBar tweak to be released by iOS developer XCCiao. And as you might have inferred already by the name and the screenshot example above, this add-on integrates a Weather-centric display into the BottomToolBar interface.

Review: Logitech’s new 3-in-1 wireless charging stand for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 16, 2020

Logitech last Wednesday expanded its Powered family of Qi wireless charging accessories with three new models: an elegant stand, a simple charging mat and a versatile 3-in-1 dock designed to wirelessly charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods simultaneously. In this video walkthrough, we go hands on with the company's 3-in-1 Powered stand.

B3rry is a nifty new Lock screen-based app launcher for iOS 13

Anthony Bouchard ∙ March 16, 2020

If there’s one thing that’s been around since the dawn of the iOS jailbreak community, it’s the concept of quick application launchers. We’ve witnessed a plethora of different concepts in this department over the years, but one of the latest is a jailbreak tweak being called B3rry by iOS developer MegaDev.

As you can discern for yourself in the screenshot example above, B3rry permits users to configure up to four apps that will appear on the Lock screen at all times for faster access. The app launcher interface appears just beneath the Camera and Flashlight toggle buttons, and right below that, a complimentary and fully customizable waveform-like animation mesmerizes the user at idle.

Jailbreak tweaks of the week: Activity-BottomToolBar, ConfirmRotate, Switcher, and more…

Anthony Bouchard ∙ March 15, 2020

Whether you’re jailbroken on iOS 13 by way of checkra1n or unc0ver, chances are you’re looking for new and innovative ways to make your handset stand out from the crowd.

In this roundup, we’ll discuss all the latest jailbreak tweak releases from Monday, March 9th to Sunday, March 15th. As usual, we’ll kick things off by talking about our favorite releases first and then wrap things up with an outline of the rest afterward.

Ability offers various methods for customizing iOS’ Reachability interface

Anthony Bouchard ∙ March 13, 2020

Your iPhone includes a native feature known as Reachability that makes it easier to operate your device with just one hand. It works by sliding the handset’s interface down to thumb level, making it so that you can tap objects that would typically reside at the very top of your screen.

As useful as Reachability can be, Apple assumes one size fits all and that their out-of-the-box experience will be right for everyone. Fortunately, jailbreakers can now take advantage of a newly released jailbreak tweak called Ability by iOS developer Ethan Whited to tailor the native Reachability interface to your needs.

This tweak adds a numeric percentage to iOS 13’s native volume HUD

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated March 11, 2024

One of the things I love most about iOS 13 is the redesigned volume HUD. Instead of planting itself directly in the center of my display, the redesigned interface appears at the left side of the screen near the volume buttons, and collapses after a moment of inactivity to be as discreet as possible.

Despite the undeniable improvements that the iOS 13 volume HUD brought when compared to previous iterations of iOS, you’d be right to assume that the jailbreak community is continuously working on ways to make it better. A prime example is a newly released and free jailbreak tweak dubbed VolumePercent by iOS developer gilshahar7.

ConfirmRotate prevents accidental display rotations, especially in bed

Anthony Bouchard ∙ March 12, 2020

I often take the fact that I can rotate my iPhone’s screen between portrait and landscape orientation for granted when I’m watching videos. But there’s no disputing the fact that iOS’ auto-rotation feature can be just as annoying as it is handy, and this is why Apple provides a toggle in Control Center for turning auto-rotation on or off on demand.

While it’s nice to have the ability to toggle auto-rotation on or off on demand, that very process can be just as cumbersome as dealing with accidental auto-rotations. With that in mind, we believe that a newly released jailbreak tweak called ConfirmRotate by iOS developer CardboardFace meets us all halfway by providing the functionality we truly want.

This add-on puts Activity rings in the BottomToolBar interface

Anthony Bouchard ∙ March 12, 2020

Just last year, we showed you a rather intriguing jailbreak tweak called BottomToolBar that made pertinent toggles and information easier to reach with just your thumb while using your iPhone one-handed. But we never imagined that we’d eventually see compatible add-ons capable of augmenting the user experience.

Enter Activity-BottomToolBar, a newly-released extension for the BottomToolBar tweak by XCCiao that adds Activity ring information to the interface for those who avidly concern themselves with their health.

Review: Joli Originals continues a tradition of premium leather sleeves

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated March 16, 2020

About four years ago, I reviewed the Joli Originals iPad sleeve and gave it a glowing review. A lot has changed for iPad form factors in the last four years and iPad has celebrated its 10th anniversary. Joli Originals sleeves have kept pace over the last few years, updating their genuine leather sleeves at the same beat. I was able to get my hands on their latest version for iPad Pro and it has served as a great addition to my daily carry bag.

Switcher is a retractable app drawer for your favorite or recently used apps

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated December 31, 2022

Most iPhone and iPad users rely on iOS’ native App Switcher for fast-paced app-to-app multitasking, but if you wanted something a bit less intrusive (and perhaps even more aesthetically pleasing), then you might enjoy a newly released jailbreak tweak called Switcher by iOS developer neoish.

Cask 2 animates iOS’ table views in fun and quirky ways

Anthony Bouchard ∙ March 9, 2020

Messing around with your iPhone or iPad’s standard animations is sometimes one of the most exhilarating ways to get the most out of a jailbroken handset. But what jailbreak tweaks should you use to do just that?

A good question, and perhaps a newly released and free jailbreak tweak called Cask 2 by iOS developer Ryan Nair should be somewhere near the top of that list.

Jailbreak tweaks of the week: Ayedapt, QuitAll, Velox Reloaded, and more…

Anthony Bouchard ∙ March 8, 2020

Thanks to developments involving both the checkra1n and unc0ver jailbreaks, it's never been easier to have a jailbroken iOS 13 device. If you have one, and you're looking for new extensions and add-ons to augment the stock iOS experience, then you've come to the right place.

In this piece, we'll discuss all the latest jailbreak tweaks released from Monday, March 2nd to Sunday, March 8th. As always, we'll kick things off by discussing our favorite releases first and then wrap things up with an outline of the rest afterward.