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Why You Shouldn’t Use H1Siri

Oliver Haslam ∙ December 6, 2011

When we told you all about a new jailbreak app claiming to bring Siri to non-4S iDevices yesterday, we were deeply skeptical about its authenticity. We later received confirmation that, yes, the H1Siri app did use some of Apple's own code and thus was indeed illegal.

As Pete "Plamoni" Lamonica shows in his latest video, questionable legality isn't the only reason that you shouldn't be using H1Siri – it could potentially give a third-party control over your iDevice, and with relative ease on their part.

As we warned yesterday, using H1Siri means that you are sending all kinds of personal data through someone else's servers, meaning that they can either eavesdrop on what is going on with your iDevice, or even take control of it as shown in Pete's video...

How to Save iOS 5 SHSH Blobs and Create Custom Firmware to Downgrade iOS 5.x Using iFaith

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 5, 2011

As we told you yesterday, iFaith — the Windows based tool that allows you to manage SHSH blobs on all devices sans the iPhone 4S — has been updated with the ability to save iOS 5.x blobs, and create custom firmware that you can use to downgrade your iOS 5 device.

It works very similar to RedSn0w's stitching feature, except the big difference here is that it encompasses Apple's APTicket and features iOS 5 compatibility.

Up until now it was impossible to downgrade an iOS 5.x device to a previous version of iOS 5. That's no longer the case, as our video tutorial shows you inside...

SliderEnhancer: Customize Your Slide to Unlock Bar

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 5, 2011

It seems like it's been done a million times before, so why not a million and one? Yes, Slider Enhancer is a new jailbreak tweak that brings custom text to iOS' iconic "Slide to Unlock" bar.

Tweaks like Springtomize 2 and others already have such functions built in, but if you're looking for a standalone app that's free, Slider Enhancer could be exactly what you need...

NewTabSearch: Force New Tabs to Open While Searching in Mobile Safari

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 5, 2011

NewTabSearch is a well thought-out jailbreak tweak that forces Mobile Safari to open a new tab for each new search that's performed via the bult-in search box.

It's even smart enough to know not to open a new tab when you perform the same search. Check inside for a full video synopsis of NewTabSearch...

ESRA: A Siri-Like Assistant For Older iOS 5 Devices

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 5, 2011

Let me preface this by saying that ESRA will be a disappointment to those who are expecting it to compete with Siri.

Now that the disclaimer is out of the way, let's talk more about this jailbreak app. ESRA stands for Experimental Speech Response Application, and as you can see from the video, it more than lives up to the "experimental" portion of the ESRA acronym...

Simple Concept Gesture For Multitasking on the iPhone is Brilliant

Alex Heath ∙ December 5, 2011

Sometimes we see a concept video and think, "Wow, why hasn't Apple done this?" Such is the case with a simple multitasking gesture concept by UI designer Max Rudberg.

While the iPad offers multiple enhanced gestures for navigating through iOS, including 4-finger swipes and pinch moves, the iPhone still lacks basic gesture support that would make navigating so much easier. Rudberg's concept takes a very simple approach to reinventing the way we access the multitasking bar in iOS 5 on our iPhones.

Kogeto Dot Panoramic Video Accessory for the iPhone Takes Your Action Shots To the Next Level

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated June 13, 2016

It started as a Kickstarter project and it received enough interest and funding to turn into a reality. The Kogeto Dot is a nifty little peripheral for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S that allows you to shoot 360 degree panoramic video.

It's the perfect accessory for recording sporting activities and pretty much anything that involves action. Take a gander at our hands-on video review of the Kogeto Dot...

iPhone Games in Real Life [Video]

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated February 18, 2018

If you're a small band looking to get some attention, what better idea than releasing a music video featuring some of the most popular games for iPhone?

Australian band Hey Geronimo understands that shooting a video featuring some of our favorite games, namely Plants vs. Zombies, Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, Flight Control, and Fruit Ninja, is always a sure hit with iOS geeks like us, especially when you bring those games to life...

How to Track Your App Usage With App Stat

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 2, 2011

Do you know what your favorite apps are? If you think you do, then you may be surprised to uncover the truth about what apps you use most.

App Stat is a free jailbreak app that does just that. It logs the amount of times you've launched your apps and how long you've used every app on your iDevice. App Stat was recently updated with iOS 5 support, so we've taken it upon ourselves to create a video walkthrough of it in action...

Colbert: “Siri is Clearly an Arch-Conservative Woman”

Alex Heath ∙ December 1, 2011

In a recent episode of The Colbert Report, comedian Stephen Colbert cleverly addressed the recent scandal involving Siri not recognizing abortion clinics. Several publications were reporting that Siri was unable to locate local abortion clinics, therefore suggesting that Apple was imposing some hidden, pro-life agenda.

Apple issued a statement to The New York Times saying that the whole issue was a glitch that's going to be resolved quickly, however, that hasn't stopped Colbert from hilariously spinning the story into a comedy bit you won't want to miss.

Springtomize 2 Now Available: Watch Our Video Walkthrough

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 1, 2011

We brought you the teaser trailer, and now we're bringing you the full story.

To celebrate the release of Springtomize 2, we've taken an in-depth look at the sequel to what is already a legendary app for jailbroken iPhones.

Where Springtomize changed the game with an insane amount of options and tweaks to customize the look of your iPhone's SpringBoard, Springtomize 2 is a much more polished rendition built from the ground up for iOS 5.

If you're at all interested in customizing your iPhone, you do not want to miss this video walkthrough...

Robin Williams Impersonates Siri as a Stereotypical Frenchman

Oliver Haslam ∙ December 1, 2011

We love Robin Williams here at iDB. He's just one of those comedians who clicks with us, and with a quick wit like his it's hard not to laugh, especially when he's working completely off the cuff.

We also like Siri, so when you have one of your favorite comedians using Apple's digital assistant in a gag, it's always going to be something to spark our interest.