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How to Send iPhone SMS Messages Directly From Your Desktop Web Browser

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Are you looking for a more convenient way to send and receive your iPhone SMS messages throughout the day?

If so, then WifiSMS might just be the jailbreak tweak that you've been looking for. Unlike apps like Google voice where you can send and receive texts from a totally new number and interface, WifiSMS is basically a replica of the iPhone's SMS messaging system displayed on your desktop monitor.

As a result, you get an instantly familiar interface that's a cinch to set up. Check inside for all of the details on this must try jailbreak tweak...

What’s On My iDevice? July 2011 Edition

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

So I'm a bit late with the July 2011 edition of What's On My iPhone, but better late than never, right?

You'll notice a few changes this go round, primarily with the title of the post. Instead of just showcasing what's on my iPhone, I'm going to show you what's on my iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, etc; even the Apple TV where appropriate.

As a result, I've changed the moniker to What's On My iDevice? Inside you'll find coverage of TwitkaFly 2.0, A legit Spotify replacement for jailbreakers, and a few more goodies for your consumption. Check out the full video inside...

UShare: Copy and Tweet YouTube Links From the Native iOS App [Updated]

Cody Lee ∙ July 31, 2011

Finally! If there was a utility that could do this before, I wasn't aware of it. UShare allows you to copy and tweet your favorite YouTube video URLs from the iOS YouTube app.

Well-known jailbreak developer moeseth submits the utility as part of his TweakWeek run. The popular contest has developers submitting one free tweak a day, for 7 days, and this one in particular is a fine example of the project...

HomeScreenMusic: Control Your Tracks by Tapping a Springboard Icon

Cody Lee ∙ July 30, 2011

One of my favorite things about the iOS iPod app is the fact that you can control the music from almost anywhere. You can pause or play tracks from the in-line remote, the lock screen, and even in the multitasking bar.

Jailbreaking opens up several other possibilities with utilities like Activator and SBSettings. But if all of these options weren't enough, you now have another tweak to consider. HomeScreenMusic gives you access to iPod controls right on your springboard...

One Man’s Trash – Why No Cydia Tweak is Completely Worthless

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Sound off the alarm. It looks as if a few folks have gotten spoiled. Either that, or they’re beginning to take for granted the benefits that jailbreaking brings to the table; namely, the ability to tweak our iPhone’s in any matter that we please.

For that reason, I try my hardest — although it is admittedly difficult at times — to take an objective stance on any tweak that comes across my desk...

GVIntegrated Integrates Google Voice into iOS Phone App

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 2, 2018

Jailbreak developers have seemingly been on a role over the last few weeks, producing top-notch tweaks like CallBar and Apptivator. Well the streak doesn't seem to be over, as yet another quality utility has landed in Cydia.

GVIntegrated is an iPhone package that installs a Google Voice client into your native iPhone app. Once installed, users can initiate a Google Voice call from the iOS dial pad...

Kiss Your iPhone Status Bar Goodbye With ‘No Status’

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Are you sick and tired of your iPhone's status bar? Perhaps you think it unfairly claims too many pixels on your iPhone's screen?

If you feel that way, then you might think that a jailbreak tweak like No Status would appeal to you. After all, it does allow you to completely remove the status bar from your iPhone.

But it's this functionality that raises an issue far more important than a few pixels lost. You see, No Status doesn't actually claim the lost space back; true it makes your status bar disappear, but you don't get those pixels back; even worse, it interferes with Activator status bar swipe actions...

How to Change Your App Badge Numbers Into Roman Numerals

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

RomanBadge, a recently released tweak on Cydia's Big Boss repo, allows you to add some old school flavor to your iPhone's Home screen.

Though it's highly unlikely you've been searching for a way to change your app badge numbers into those of the first century superpower variety, it is an interesting alternative to the norm.

While admittedly, this tweak won't appeal to everyone, the following video might be enough to convince you to give it a shot...

How to Re-Enable Hidden Facebook App on Your Jailbroken iPad

Alex Heath ∙ July 26, 2011

Yesterday we told you about the secret Facebook for iPad app that was hidden inside the current, iPhone-only app. A workaround was discovered that allowed anyone to enable the official Facebook for iPad application with a few quick steps.

Not too soon after Facebook for iPad got leaked, Facebook actually started blocking access to the hidden iPad app. Now, the jailbreak community has come to our rescue again, and we've got a new teak that will re-enable the secret Facebook app on a jailbroken iPad...

‘Apptivator’ is the Perfect Addon to Activator

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated August 4, 2011

Apptivator...hmm, nice play on words there, if I must say so myself.

Wordplay aside, Apptivator isn't just a cute name; it's a fantastic jailbreak tweak that adds depth to the still-useful, but long in the tooth, Activator.

Activator is the staple jailbreak tweak that allows you to perform actions on your iPhone using a variety of methods from swipes of the status bar, to double taps on the Home button.

It's an infinitely useful tweak that many other tweaks rely on. Apptivator is sort of like a plug-in to Activator -- it allows you to invoke Activator actions simply by double-tapping an app icon of your choice.

Check inside for a video explanation and demonstration of Apptivator...

‘LockLauncher’ Adds App Shortcuts to Your Lockscreen

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

One of the much anticipated features of iOS 5 is the ability to launch the camera app directly from your lockscreen.

That featured spawned the popular jailbreak tweak entitled CameraLock -- a tweak that mimicked the functionality featured in iOS 5.

Now, it appears that CameraLock has gone on to inspire its own derivative of sorts, a jailbreak tweak entitled LockLauncher, which enables you to launch apps directly from the lockscreen.

But it's not just the ability to launch apps that makes LockLauncher special; no, it's the ability to launch multiple apps sequentially that really makes this tweak stand out...

Internalizer: Add Custom Text to the Lockscreen

Cody Lee ∙ July 25, 2011

Do you remember the photos of a T-Mobile-branded iPhone BGR published a few months ago? The device was believed to be an internal Apple test unit for a couple of reasons, one of them being the custom "Confidential and Proprietary" text on the lock screen.

Well now, jailbreakers can add custom text to their lockscreens too, thanks to Internalizer. Chpwn's latest TweakWeek entry allows you to place text on your lockscreen to use as a reminder or display contact info in case your device is lost...