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‘BMarks Bar – Chrome’ updated with several awesome new features

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

We raved about BMarks Bar - Chrome on the last episode of Let's Talk Jailbreak, and for good reason, as it's one of the best Google Chrome tweaks yet to be released. Recently, the tweak was updated with all sorts of new goodies, which is sure to make the bookmarking experience even better with Google Chrome.

Version 1.0.2 of BMarks Bar - Chrome brings enhanced iOS 5 compatibility, press and hold actions, dynamically updating bookmarks, and access to the bookmarks bar while in full screen mode. Needless to say, if you're a fan of Google Chrome, you definitely want to check out the new features that this update brings to the table. Full video overview of the new features inside.

InstaLauncher: launch your apps with precision and efficiency

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 12, 2018

If you're a Mac user, then you're no doubt familiar with some of the popular launcher apps like QuickSilver, and Alfred. Even Spotlight, to a somewhat lesser extent, can serve as a capable launcher for your various applications.

On a desktop machine like the Mac, launchers are useful in order to be able to quickly find and launch an application. This prevents you from having to wade through countless pages and/or lists of apps in search of the one you want to launch.

The same concept applies to our smartphones. Spotlight on iOS can work as a launcher, although it's certainly not the most desirable means of launching apps. That's why this new jailbreak tweak dubbed InstaLauncher is such an exciting and refreshing jailbreak tweak to have. It allows you to locate and launch all of the apps on your device in sub-second nature. Check out our full video walkthrough after the jump, which shows how you can become more productive on your iPhone, courtesy of InstaLauncher...

QuickCarrort: an Activator shortcut for the Carrot to-do app

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated March 15, 2018

There are tons of so-called to-do apps available on the App Store, but Carrot is one that stands out in my mind as being fairly unique. Dubbed as being a "to-do list with personality", the Carrot AI uses insults and other harmless wit to interject feeling into processing ho-hum everyday mundane tasks.

With that in mind, I'm here to discuss a recently released jailbreak tweak that works in unison with Carrot. The tweak, aptly titled QuickCarrot, allows users to quickly enter tasks into Carrot using an Activator gesture. To see how it works, take a look at our video walkthrough after the break.

Preview: VideoPace

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

VideoPace, not to be confused with another jailbreak tweak by Ryan Petrich called VideoPane, is an upcoming release that allows users to adjust the speed of videos on iOS. Once installed, a new preference panel will appear in the stock Settings app dedicated to VideoPace. There, you can slow down videos using percentage based increments, or speed them up. Have a look at our video preview inside to catch a glimpse of how it functions...

Upcoming ‘Neon Shadow’ game features same-device co-op multiplayer

Cody Lee ∙ Updated December 4, 2013

Looking through some of the more popular games in the App Store, most of them appear to feature rather simple gameplay. There's Bad Piggies, Cut the Rope and Candy Crush, all of which can be played with swipes and taps.

On the other hand, there's also a number of iOS developers pushing the envelope. And a good example of that is the upcoming Neon Shadow game—a first person shooter that offers same-device co-op multiplayer mode on the iPad...

New upcoming tweak brings picture-in-picture video to iOS

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

Wouldn't it be neat to be able to watch video on your iPhone and at the same time compose a new text message? How about updating your Facebook status while catching the highlights from today's game? Even better, what about watching one of our YouTube videos, while reading iDB?

In the past, that might have all sounded like a pipe dream for iOS users, but jailbreak developer, Ryan Petrich, has paved the way for true multitasking while watching video. His new tweak, entitled VideoPane, is sure to be an extremely popular release for jailbreakers, and we've got a hands-on preview video to show you how it all works. Trust us when we say this, you do not want to miss this video...

New videos of alleged iPad 5 and low-cost ‘iPhone 5C’ surface

Cody Lee ∙ August 3, 2013

During Apple's quarterly earnings call last month, Tim Cook said that the company had some "amazing new hardware" coming this fall. It's something he's mention several times over the past few months, and we've seen plenty of evidence to back it up.

Over the past 6 months, we've seen a number of purported part leaks for different rumored and anticipated Apple products. And today, we're adding to the pile. This morning, two new videos hit the web of an alleged iPad 5 and the low-cost 'iPhone 5C'...

Here’s Asphalt 8: Airborne gameplay footage

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 1, 2013

Mid-June, French games maker Gameloft released first screenshots depicting the upcoming eight installment in the Asphalt racing franchise, Asphalt 8: Airborne. The high-quality game is coming to iOS and Android later this summer, priced at just 99 cents.

Earlier this week, the prolific publisher posted a new teaser trailer, along with a dev diary video from earlier offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Asphalt 8, including interesting looking gameplay footage. I've included both videos for your viewing pleasure just after the break...

Control Unlocker: unlock your iPhone old school style

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

You probably already saw our preview for Control Unlocker, but just in case you haven't, let me fill you in on what it does. Control Unlocker is a new jailbreak tweak that brings an NES inspired controller to the Lock screen. Users can then use custom input commands to unlock their device.

Yes, it's entirely possible to use the Contra code to unlock your iPhone, though the controller lacks a Start (or Select) button. Have a look at our video walkthrough inside...

BuddyLock: an incredibly detailed Lock screen launcher

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 12, 2018

Earlier in the year, there was a deluge of Lock screen launcher releases to hit jailbroken iPhones. Off the top of my head, I can probably name about 5 of them that came out all around the same time. Since then, things have died down a bit, but there still appears to be a lot of interest in the category.

BuddyLock is the latest such Lock screen launcher to make its way to Cydia. Although its name sounds a bit on the goofy side, don't let its name fool you; BuddyLock is one of the deepest Lock screen launcher releases that we've ever covered.

Have a look inside as we touch on all of its features in our detailed video synopsis...

Apple releases iOS 7 beta 4: this is what’s new

Cody Lee ∙ July 29, 2013

As expected, Apple has released the fourth beta of iOS 7 this morning. The update comes three weeks after the release of beta 3—longer than the the time period between previous betas due to a lengthy Developer Center outage caused by a security breach.

Beta 4 is available now to all registered Apple developers via OTA (over the air update), which can be installed by visiting the Software Update section in the Settings app of devices that currently have iOS 7 installed. And it should post soon to the dev portal...

Get more out of the stock Clock app with ‘Stopwatch Pro’

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

Stopwatch Pro is a recently released jailbreak tweak that we previewed a few weeks ago. It's an enhancement for the iPhone's stock Clock app, which allows you to save the times and laps logged in the stopwatch section of the app. Stopwatch Pro is self contained within the stock Clock app and features no settings or options to configure. Have a look at our full video walkthrough after the break.