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VolVibes brings customizable haptic feedback to your iPhone’s volume buttons

If you’ve recently jailbroken on iOS 13 and you’re looking for new ways to personalize your pwned handset, then one place you could start your search is with a newly released jailbreak tweak dubbed VolVibes by iOS developer Ethan Whited.

As the name implies, VolVibes introduces haptic feedback when pressing either of your iPhone’s volume buttons. The concept certainly isn’t new, but VolVibes sets itself apart as it integrates configuration options that competing tweaks simply don’t have.

Quanta makes Apple’s Smart Battery Case battery level readout more intelligent

Apple’s Smart Battery Case is almost certainly a battery-extending case, but is it really all that smart? Some would argue not, but with the augmentation of a newly released and free jailbreak tweak called Quanta (iOS 13) by HASHBANG Productions, you can make Apple’s Smart Battery Case just a little bit smarter.

If you’ve ever used an Apple Smart Battery case before, then you’ve undoubtedly come to realize that one of its biggest pitfalls is the fact that your Status Bar’s battery level indicator displays both a 100% charge and the charging bolt almost all the time (unless the Smart Battery Case is due for a recharge).

Jailbreak tweaks of the week: Appaze 2, Castmary, VolumeLock, and more…

With all the exciting developments happening in the jailbreak community lately, from checkra1n receiving Linux support to the unc0ver jailbreak being on the cusp of implementing A12X-A13 support on iOS 13.3, it’s never been a better time to be a jailbreaker.

In this roundup, we’ll discuss all the latest jailbreak tweaks released from Monday, February 10th to Sunday, February 16th. 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.

Configure Various system settings on a per-app basis with Appaze 2

If you’re anything like me, then you might use particular device settings in certain apps to get the most out of using said apps. For example, perhaps you use maximum brightness in YouTube and a lower brightness in Safari; alternatively you might use Rotation Lock in Safari, but not in YouTube.

Assuming the aforementioned behavior describes you in any capacity, you might want to turn your attention to a newly released jailbreak tweak called Appaze 2 by iOS developer AnthoPak. This tweak lets you configure system settings on a per-app basis to make using those apps as comfortable as possible.

Castmary gives your iPhone an iPad-like grid App Switcher

The App Switcher experience on the iPhone leaves a lot to be desired, especially if you’ve ever used an iPad before. That said, it’s mind-blowing that Apple hasn’t done anything about this yet.

If you’re tired of waiting for Apple to implement an official solution, then you can now take advantage of a new free jailbreak tweak called Castmary by iOS developer Simulation to get an iPad-style grid-based App Switcher on your iPhone or iPod touch.

This tweak helps prevent embarrassing iPhone volume mishaps

Whether you have a preferred volume level for listening to music and videos or you merely wish to avoid the accidental changing of your iPhone’s volume level when you don’t mean to, a newly released and free jailbreak tweak dubbed VolumeLock by iOS developer LacertosusDeus just might come in handy in various niche situations.

Just as the tweak’s name implies, VolumeLock lets you lock your handset’s current volume level with a simple gesture. It can help prevent accidental volume button presses from changing the volume level, and it can also curb pranksters who think it’s funny to turn your volume all the way up when you aren’t looking.

ColorMeCC lets you colorize iOS’ Control Center for free

Jailbreakers who enjoy theming and adding their own personal splash of color to the native iOS user interface to make it distinguishable from the crowd won’t want to pass up on a newly released and free jailbreak tweak called ColorMeCC by iOS developer MrGcGamer.

As you might’ve inferred from the tweak’s name and the aforementioned context, ColorMeCC lets you colorize the Control Center interface in ways that aren’t possible on a stock device. The tweak incorporates a plethora of options for personalizing the Control Center interface, as you’re about to see.

Colorize your iPhone’s Status Bar icons with Aerial 2

The Status Bar is something that iPhone and iPad users will interact with on a daily basis, and that’s why those looking to add a touch of personalization to their pwned handsets should consider checking out a newly released jailbreak tweak called Aerial 2 by iOS developer PolyTweaks.

As you might’ve ascertained already from the name, Aerial 2 is the reincarnation of a tweak that was initially released three years ago. Just like the original, the newer tweak lets users colorize their Status Bar’s icons however they want with individualized color pickers.

Customize your iPhone’s Dock with Dockify

If you’re in the market to change the look and feel of your iPhone’s application Dock on the Home screen, then you might feel right at home with that of a new jailbreak tweak release called Dockify by iOS developer burrit0z.

After you’ve installed Dockify, you’ll find a dedicated preference pane in the Settings app with a myriad of different customization techniques for your Dock:

Jailbreak tweaks of the week: AutoScroll, Carbonite, Fisting, and more…

It's a great time to be a jailbreaker, especially since there's the checkra1n jailbreak can't be patched and there are several other exploits looming in the wild for newer devices.

In this piece, we’ll discuss all the latest jailbreak tweaks released from Monday, January 27th to Sunday February 2nd. As usual, we’ll kick things off by discussing our favorite releases first and then wrap things up with an outline of the rest afterward.

ColorWare is the way to buy incredible custom color AirPods Pro

Last Fall a very exciting rumor circulated with some vigor, claiming that new AirPods Pro would come in up to eight different colors. This would mark an aggressive change in Apple's accessory profile, while moving away from the traditional white color scheme. When Apple failed to offer a matching Midnight Green, or any other variation, I turned to ColorWare to solve my AirPods Pro color lust. ColorWare is known across the tech community as the best modification shop and my matte black case and cosmic purple AirPods Pro did not disappoint.