Review

Manage your cellular data usage more effectively with Membrane

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 24, 2017

Anyone without an unlimited data plan knows about the struggle of working inside a carrier's tiny cap allotments. While plenty of App Store apps exist that can help you track data usage, a new jailbreak tweak called Membrane by iOS developer candoizo can take things even further.

Membrane integrates directly with the Cellular preference pane in the Settings app to give you fine-grained control over what apps connect to the internet over a cellular connection, and which ones don’t. It also provides real-time information to keep you alert about how you're using all of your data.

Vision transforms your Home screen icons into moving 3D shapes

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 24, 2017

Looking for a unique way to spice up that jailbroken device of yours? Then look no further than a new jailbreak tweak called Vision by veteran iOS developer Elias Limneos.

Vision gives your Home screen icons a three-dimensional makeover and makes them responsive to movement. Best of all, the effects provided by the tweak are fully customizable.

Luna Display is a lag-free way to use your iPad as a second monitor

Andrew O'Hara ∙ October 23, 2017

There are a few popular apps on the App Store that allow you to connect your iPad to your Mac as a secondary display. Ideal for expanding your workspace, especially when using the 12.9" iPad Pro. Duet and Air Display are both great options, but they have quite a few limitations. Luna Display, from the makers of AstroPad, aims to be the end-all solution for a lag-free, HiDPI experience.

To see it for yourself, check out our hands on video with a prototype of the Luna Display.

Hands on with Twelve South’s Inspire [mac candle N°2] – video

Andrew O'Hara ∙ October 23, 2017

Last year, popular accessory maker Twelve South released their infamous "new Mac" scented candle. It was a hotly gifted item and stirred up quite a bit of controversy on whether or not it did smell like a new Mac. This year, the candle is back in the form of Inspire [mac candle N°2]. This is an entirely new scent, and no longer tied to a new Apple product.

DarkAppleStore, SCFilterMover, and other jailbreak tweaks to check out this weekend

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 22, 2017

Jailbreak developers continue to release new jailbreak tweaks in Cydia, and the new Saïgon jailbreak tool for iOS 10.2.1 is helping to push a few things forward.

In this roundup, we’ll talk about all the tweaks that launched within the last week. As usual, we’ll begin by showcasing our favorites, and we’ll cap off by outlining the rest afterward.

DarkAppleStore gives the Apple Store app’s tab bar a darkened makeover

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 21, 2017

Jailbreakers that use the Apple Store app to browse Apple’s product offerings can take advantage of a new free jailbreak tweak called DarkAppleStore by iOS developer CydiaGeek to spice up its user interface.

Post-installation, DarkAppleStore applies a darkened blur to the translucent tab bar at the bottom of the app, causing it to resemble the before and after images you see above and below.

This tweak bypasses jailbreak detection in the Citrix Receiver app

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 21, 2017

It’s a common sight for App Store developers to bar jailbreakers from using their apps. As frustrating as this can be, jailbreak developers regularly find ways around these jailbreak detection methods and publish them in the form of jailbreak tweaks.

One of the latest of such tweaks to hit Cydia is Citrix Receiver Unblock by iOS developer Christoph Kolbicz, which permits the Citrix Receiver app to work as anticipated on jailbroken devices.

Runners Map lets you easily share and discover running routes

Steffen Reich ∙ October 20, 2017

Tracking and mapping your runs to a T is something most of us runners do, mainly because it provides valuable insights into your training progress. At the same time, there is something to be said about archiving runs for posterity and having the ability to review and show off older running tracks. The likes of Nike+ or Runtastic - i.e. the big players in the game - have recognised the immense potential of route tracking years ago and beefed up their apps accordingly.

Nanoleaf Aurora is my favorite HomeKit lighting solution

Andrew O'Hara ∙ October 19, 2017

I've tested many HomeKit lighting solutions, though nothing quite like the Nanoleaf Aurora. It is a collection of triangular LED panels that you can arrange into any shape you can think of, only limited by the number of panels.

The limitless animations and color combinations makes this one of the most fun and attention-getting pieces of decor you can add to your home. Check out our hands-on video to see the different animations and color schemes for yourself. Then read on for our in-depth review.

Grovemade Catch-All is a simple way to store your everyday items

Andrew O'Hara ∙ October 19, 2017

Everyone has a menagerie of things to grab with them when they head out the door. Keys. Sunglasses. Your iPhone. Wallet. Instead of tossing them into a bowl or tray, Grovemade has created a more elegant solution they call the Catch-All that will easily hold you go-to items, as well as keep some unsightly ones out of view.

Simplify your Compass app’s user interface with sleekCompassView

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 17, 2017

The Compass app might be one of the most under-appreciated stock apps on an iPhone, but it can be exciting to use if you’re hiking and don’t want a map to spoil all the fun. Nevertheless, the app has a somewhat over-developed user interface.

A new free jailbreak tweak called sleekCompassView by iOS developer CydiaGeek simplifies the Compass app’s user interface by removing some of the unnecessary interface elements.

Native Union adds USB-C to their lineup of exceptional cables

Andrew O'Hara ∙ October 16, 2017

It's become commonplace at this point to use a high quality Lightning cable than those that come with your iPhone. One of our favorite manufacturers of superior cables has been Native Union. Recently, they've adopted USB-C as well, releasing a whole lineup of cables with the new connector type.