Roundup

6 Great Jailbreak Tweaks for Mobile Safari

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 20, 2011

If you're looking to supercharge your iPhone's Mobile Safari browser, then look no further than Cydia. There, jailbreakers will find a plethora of tweaks to add certain features to Apple's bare bones web browser.

In fact, there are so many tweaks available on Cydia that it's easy to get lost if you're relatively new to jailbreaking, or even if you've been going at it for a long time.

With that in mind, we've put together a list of six of our favorite jailbreak tweaks to get the most out of Mobile Safari...

The Top 10 Jailbreak Tweaks for Power Users

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 15, 2011

If you're looking to get the absolute most from your iDevice from a purely software standpoint, then look no further than this list.

Inside, we take a gander at some of the best jailbreak apps and tweaks to get the most out of your iDevice. If you're truly looking to feed into the iPhone's untapped potential, then feast your eyes on our Top 10 Jailbreak Tweaks for Power Users...

Apple Names Top iPhone and iPad Apps of 2011

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated March 17, 2019

Apple has posted its annual iTunes selection of the top apps of 2011. This year's big winner is Instagram, the social networking app that lets you easily add filters to your photos and share them with your friends.

We've listed the 12 winners for you to check. These are must-have apps, so get your downloading on!

Understanding iTunes Match: iCloud and More Details

Alex Heath ∙ November 15, 2011

Apple finally released iTunes Match in the US yesterday, and many have already subscribed to the $24.99 a year cloud service. We gave you the complete rundown of iTunes Match yesterday, and we also showed you how to enable the service on your devices.

While iTunes Match is fairly simple to use, there are some more technical details that many will find helpful...

10 Things Siri Can Do That May Surprise You

Alex Heath ∙ Updated August 13, 2019

Can't get enough of Siri? We've gathered several hidden tips and tricks for you to enjoy and learn from.

There's been plenty of Siri coverage already, but these are 10 tips that you may have not noticed...

How to Push Links from iOS to Your Desktop

Guest Author ∙ Updated March 5, 2018

How many times have you realized you needed to continue your iPhone browsing session on your laptop or desktop PC? What about when you come across an app for your Mac that you want to download to your PC, not your iPhone?

Sure, there are plenty of options for downloading something to your iPhone or iPad, or even to Dropbox , but there is an unparalleled advantage to seamlessly transferring a link or webpage to your Mac. Whether you want to send a DMG, an installer package, a torrent, or a website that only supports Flash, your options are limited when you try to view them from an iOS app.

Luckily, there are several solutions that have sprung up over the past year. Pushing from a browser to an iPhone has been relatively simple for quite some time, but one-tap solutions to go from iOS to Mac are finally available. Read on for our list of creative services that offer you just that…

20 Awesome iOS 5-Compatible Jailbreak Tweaks

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

When Apple unveiled iOS 5 last Summer, it mentioned that the update included over 200 new features. Among the additions were several features that closely mirrored tweaks and utilities from within the jailbreak community.

In fact, there were a lot of folks that thought that iOS 5 would be the beginning of the end for jailbreakers, but we aren't too worried. Not only have we had an iOS 5 jailbreak for months, we also have tons of compatible tweaks and utilities...

Three Awesome Siri Tips for Your iPhone 4S

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 15, 2011

We've all spent a day or two with our iPhone 4S handsets, and we've been merrily chatting away with Siri, our new best friend. During those chats we've discovered one or two useful little tips that you may not be aware of that can make everyone's use or Siri a little more fun.

Siri, for those who've been hiding in a cupboard or shipwrecked on a desert island, is Apple's latest innovation to come to the iPhone. The idea is to give users their very own digital assistant, which really boils down to voice-activated commands. It is, of course, a little more interesting than that, and the way users can talk to their iPhones in real-world language is, at times, a sight to behold.

Let's get onto the tips...

5 Awesome iOS 5 Features You May Not Know About

Cody Lee ∙ October 14, 2011

Ever since Apple unveiled iOS 5 last June, most of its features have essentially been public knowledge. Notification Center, iMessage, etc. — we've been talking about this stuff for several months now.

But the latest version of iOS includes over 200 new features, and many of them have gone unnoticed. So, we put together a short list of 5 awesome features that you may or may not know about. Hit the break for the rundown...

Everything You Need to Know About Today’s iPhone 4S Event

Alex Heath ∙ October 4, 2011

Today is a big day for Apple news. If you've gotten lost in the growing pile of announcements, here's a helpful recap of the main highlights from Apple's "Let's Talk iPhone" event.

Today Tim Cook and co. talked about iOS 5, iCloud, and the iPhone 4S. Check inside for everything you need to know...

5 Awesome Football Apps for the iPhone and iPad

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 27, 2019

Football season is upon us. College football and NFL fans everywhere are gearing up for an exciting year of cheering for their favorite teams.

On the iPhone and iPad, there are several excellent apps for football fans. Let's take a look at five of the best...

30 Awesome Cydia Tweaks [Video Walkthrough]

Alex Heath ∙ August 30, 2011

At iDB we regularly review new Cydia tweaks for jailbroken iDevices. Jeff does a great job of putting together video reviews of cool tweaks, and we love finding the latest packages in Cydia to show you guys.

That being said, we stumbled across a nice video walkthrough of 30 awesome Cydia tweaks. It's worth checking out. Who knows, maybe you'll find something new...